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Downtown sit-down

Caffé Rel

459 E Main St (inside Hot Spot gas station), Franklin, NC 28734 Directions →

21 + leaningBeer + wine

The famous 'gas-station French bistro' — somehow the best wine list and the deepest wine knowledge in Franklin, tucked into the side of the Hot Spot convenience store on East Main. Chef Richard E. Long has been running it for 20+ years. Cash only, no reservations.

"Great food in a gas station."
— Caffé Rel's own tagline

The details

Cuisine
French-Italian bistro
Good for kids?
No — fine-dining tilt
Alcohol
Beer & wine + cocktails — strongest wine program in town
Website
https://cafferel.com/

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