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Whether you want to cozy up at a corner table for a slow meal or grab a favorite treat to go, here are some hometown favorites at Merridee's.

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House Salad

House Salad

Mixed greens, carrots, cheddar cheese, and house croutons with choice of dressing

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Mandrin Spinich Salad

Mandrin Spinich Salad

Spinach, goat cheese, bacon, walknuts, dried cranberries, and mandarin oranges with Poppy Seed dressing.

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Cobb Salad

Cobb Salad

Mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, egg, bacon, chicken, white cheddar, croutons, choice of dressing

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Tuna Salad Sandwich

Tuna Salad Sandwich

Served with Miss Vickie's Sea Salt Chips and House Fruit Salad

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Summer's in Session

Summer's in Session

The season of long days, sweet lemonade, cool sprinklers, and best of all, homemade ice box pie. Our pies are the perfect summer treat, refreshing and light, made from scratch with the freshest ingredients around by the best bakers in town. Enjoy a slice at Merridee's, or take home a whole pie to share with family and friends.

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Worth Waking Up For

Worth Waking Up For

From flaky pastries to hearty breakfast plates, every morning at Merridee's begins with fresh-baked goodness. Enjoy classic favorites, fresh-from-the-oven breads, and comforting dishes that start your day the right way: made from scratch, just like home.

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Midday Made Delicious

Midday Made Delicious

Lunch at Merridee's means soups simmered with care, sandwiches stacked on house-made bread, and salads full of fresh flavor. Whether you're lingering with friends or grabbing a quick bite, our lunch menu is hearty, wholesome, and always satisfying.

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A Legacy Baked Into Every Loaf

A Legacy Baked Into Every Loaf

Merridee Erickson grew up baking alongside her mother on their Minnesota farm, mastering breads and pies by age nine. Her love for simple ingredients and honest, from-scratch baking became the heart of Merridee's—a tradition still shared with every guest today.

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Customer Reviews

Check out our most recent reviews!!

Erin Paris

Erin Paris

Fantastic restaurant!! Came for coffee and back for lunch! Visiting downtown Franklin, TN and this was recommended to me by multiple people! A bit loud and busy but they got us through the line quick! Plenty of space to sit and eat. Highly recommend to visit when you are in Franklin!!!

Kelly Sisler

Kelly Sisler

I cannot recommend this adorable breakfast spot enough. The pastries, the coffee, the menu, the atmosphere- please, please, stop in here and start your day off amazing!

P Guice

P Guice

5/2025 Update: I had the opportunity to eat here again and it's just as delicious as before. Service is fast and friendly and it gets really busy and the food is delicious! I had a delicious breakfast at Merridee's! I got a delicious iced latte and the Bennett's Scramble and the eggs were perfect! The cheese on top ... was definitely quality. The hash brown casserole was some of the best hash brown casserole I've ever had. When I come back, it'll be hard not to get more of it. It was SO good. Cool old coffee shop atmosphere. Service was quick. Employees were nice. They also offer beer and wine if that's what you are looking for at lunch time.

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Customer Reviews

Check out our most recent reviews!!

Erin Paris

Erin Paris

Fantastic restaurant!! Came for coffee and back for lunch! Visiting downtown Franklin, TN and this was recommended to me by multiple people! A bit loud and busy but they got us through the line quick! Plenty of space to sit and eat. Highly recommend to visit when you are in Franklin!!!

Kelly Sisler

Kelly Sisler

I cannot recommend this adorable breakfast spot enough. The pastries, the coffee, the menu, the atmosphere- please, please, stop in here and start your day off amazing!

P Guice

P Guice

5/2025 Update: I had the opportunity to eat here again and it's just as delicious as before. Service is fast and friendly and it gets really busy and the food is delicious! I had a delicious breakfast at Merridee's! I got a delicious iced latte and the Bennett's Scramble and the eggs were perfect! The cheese on top ... was definitely quality. The hash brown casserole was some of the best hash brown casserole I've ever had. When I come back, it'll be hard not to get more of it. It was SO good. Cool old coffee shop atmosphere. Service was quick. Employees were nice. They also offer beer and wine if that's what you are looking for at lunch time.