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Franklin Café

278 Shawmut Ave, Boston, MA
617.350.0010   |  website

3 stars

  • Neighborhood: South End
  • Directions: Orange Line to Back Bay at Hanson Street
  • Hours: Mon-Sun 5 pm-1:45 am
A hidden location, a modest sign, and a considerable reputation for simple dishes with a twist of brilliance — and it all works, nightly, for a variety of South Enders and knowing drive-ins. No desserts, which means there’s no reason to avoid the “side starch” dishes like garlic mashed potatoes. Full menu until 1:30 am every night. Casual to dressy. Other locations in South Boston (152 Dorchester Ave) and Cape Ann (118 Main Street, Gloucester).
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