Franklin, TN Travel: Our Favorite Coffee Shops, Antiques, and Family Fun

We recently traded the Midwest for a bit of Southern charm in Franklin, Tennessee. We absolutely fell in love with this town! Between the historic architecture, the incredible antique stores, and the amazing food, we loved our few days away here. 

But let’s be honest: any good day starts (and ends) with great coffee. We spent our time scouting the local scene, and these spots are our favorite spots... we did leave out a few because we did, quite literally, throw them away after trying them.

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The Franklin Coffee & Matcha Guide

1. Hank’s Coffee Station

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Located in a refurbished old gas station, the aesthetic here is 10/10. It is "country chic" at its finest—super cozy, incredibly welcoming, and it has that "community living room" feel.

We loved the outdoor patio area where the kids could run and play while we drank our coffees. 

Our Orders: Salted Whipped Honey Latte and the Cowboy Latte

Address: 1411 West Main St, Franklin, TN 37064

2. Crema Coffee Roasters

For the matcha lovers, Crema is the gold standard. They are serious about their craft, and their Brentwood space is bright and modern.

Our Orders: Granny Shot Matcha and the Spring Vacation.

Address: 330 Franklin Rd, Suite 904D, Brentwood, TN 37027

3. Honest Coffee Roasters

Located inside the historic Factory at Franklin, this spot has a cool industrial vibe and is surrounded by amazing local shops.

Our Order: Strawberry Jam Matcha.

Address: 230 Franklin Rd, Suite 11AB, Franklin, TN 37064

4. The Well Coffeehouse

The coffee is excellent, and their mission is even better—they use profits to help provide clean water around the world.

Our Order: John the Gardener (the blueberry, basil, and lavender latte!).

Address: 711 Cool Springs Blvd, Franklin, TN 37067

5. Perenn Bakery

This is an absolute must-visit for both the aesthetics and the menu. It feels like a high-end European bistro right in the heart of Tennessee.

Our Order: Herbes de Provence Latte.

Address: 94 E Main St, Franklin, TN 37064

6. Elroy Coffee Co.

This shop has such a sleek, welcoming atmosphere. It's the perfect place to hunker down and enjoy a unique flavor profile.

Our Order: Honey Almond Pistachio Latte.

Address: 400 Downs Blvd, Suite 150, Franklin, TN 37064

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Shop	Favorite Vibe	Our Top Pick
Hank's	Refurbished Gas Station	Salted Whipped Honey Latte
Crema	Modern & Bright	Granny Shot Matcha
The Well	Mission-Focused	John the Gardener
Perenn	European Bakery	Herbes de Provence Latte
Honest	Historic Factory	Strawberry Jam Matcha
Elroy	Sleek & Community-Centered	Honey Almond Pistachio Latte

Parking: Downtown Franklin can get busy! If you’re heading to Perenn on Main Street, try the parking garages on 2nd or 4th Avenue—they are usually free and centrally located.