Rutledge Cafe

My first time eating here. I heard about this place from a friend of mine. I had fried whole catfish and it was excellent. They also have fillets. The staff were very friendly. The pricing and portions are great. They are only open Friday, Saturday and Sunday. They have a big Sunday dinner with different items each week, call and ask what's on the menu. Definitely will be going back.

I live in Franklin and have been meaning to come here for a while now and finally did today. It was everything I hoped for and more. Wonderful welcoming staff, very attentive with our drink refills and checking on us. The food was amazing home cooking at its finest! Plentiful plate full and the choices were some favorites of mine one being the fried green tomatoes! Thanks for being a great family business in Franklin ! Will definitely be back!

Man this place is awesome! Occasional like to find out of the way family run restaurants, and this one was an awesome find. Walked in, immediately greeted by the staff, and seated. Pretty simple menu of comfort foods. I had the cheeseburger, and my wife had the butterfly shrimp. Killer fried okra. The service was simply incredible. The food was even better than the service. Just a local little place out of the way that you have to go. One of the best finds yet.

Great down home food on Sundays The poor lady waiting tables sure was running like crazy She needed help! It's definitely not a fastfood place. Most dishes made to order Great food Will definitely make a return visit

The food was delicious! The service was amazing! The servers were very attentive and friendly. That was the BEST hamburger I’ve ever eaten. I will definitely return to this place. Highly recommend this restaurant if you’re in town or passing through!

I went here while attending a baseball game for my son. The staff and burger were great. Definitely give them a try if your in the area. You will not regret it.

This place has been in business 70 yrs for many reasons. Of course because it's the best soul food on the planet hands down. Handed down from Mama Rutledge to her Son. You feel the love when you walk into the door. You don't wanna leave just for that reason alone. But the love is obviously also the main ingredient in this amazing food. This is an excellent experience you dont wanna miss. It is off the beaten path and small town where all the locals hang and those places are usually the best. And Rutledge Cafe is better than the best. Jr. Rutledge and his staff are kind, hardworking, honest, and know how to please the tastebuds with the delicious off the chain Soul food Southern recipes that came from Mama Rutledges heart.. Be there!

Best food in Franklin hands down! The staff are all wonderful and treat you like family! The prices are very reasonable, the portions are MORE than adequate, and the atmosphere cant be beat! Friday and Saturday are cook to order and Sunday is done in Southern Sunday Dinner style. If you're in town stop by for an AMAZING meal! Everything on the menu is excellent! If you don't, you'll regret it!