The Franklin Cafe Menu
Welcome to The Franklin Cafe, nestled within the charming Gibson Inn in Apalachicola, Florida. This delightful eatery captures the essence of coastal cuisine with its vibrant brunch menu and inviting atmosphere.
- The menu features standouts like shrimp and grits and chicken and waffles, both lauded for their delicious execution.
- A must-try appetizer is the fish dip, accompanied by soft, fresh bread that's perfect for dipping.
- For those craving breakfast delicacies, the French toast platter and ham and cheese omelet are crowd favorites, renowned for both flavor and presentation.
With a warm and friendly staff, and an atmosphere that's both clean and bright, The Franklin Cafe offers not just a meal but a memorable dining experience. Don't miss their Salted Caramel Cheesecake for a perfect ending!
N/A Beverages - N/A Beverage
Coke
Diet Coke
Sprite
Lemonade
Sweet Tea
Unsweet Tea
Coffee
Decaf Coffee
Coke Zero
Orange Juice
Pineapple Juice
Cranberry Juice
Milk
Chocolate Milk
Hot Tea
Arnold Palmer
Acqua Panna
Apple Juice
Water
Ginger Ale
Pelligrino
Soda Water
Tonic Water
Espresso
Dbl Espresso
Virgin Bloody Marry
Bottled Water
Shirley Temple
Mocktail
Coke
Diet Coke
Sprite
Lemonade
Sweet Tea
Unsweet Tea
Coffee
Decaf Coffee
Coke Zero
Orange Juice
Pineapple Juice
Cranberry Juice
Milk
Chocolate Milk
Hot Tea
Arnold Palmer
Acqua Panna
Apple Juice
Water
Ginger Ale
Pelligrino
Soda Water
Tonic Water
Espresso
Dbl Espresso
Virgin Bloody Marry
Bottled Water
Shirley Temple
Mocktail
N/A Beverage
Breakfast Mains - Breakfast Mains
Southern Fried Chicken & Waffles
Homestyle French Toast
Bagel & Lox
Biscuits & Gravy W/Eggs
Franklin Classic Breakfast
Gibson Inn Sourdough
Breakfast Wrap
Ham And Swiss Croissant
Breakfast Mains - Breakfast Sandwiches
Breakfast Mains - Build your own Omelet (3 Eggs)
Omelet
Bacon
Sausage
Ham
2 Eggs
Potatoes
Fruit
Biscuits
Belgian Waffle
Grits
Cheese Grits
Side Gravy
Breakfast Mains - Sides
Breakfast Mains - Mike's Pies
Granny Apple Crisp
Key Lime Pie
Reese's Peanut Butter Pie
Salted Caramel Cheesecake
Bread Pudding
Southern Fried Chicken & Waffles
Homestyle French Toast
Bagel & Lox
Biscuits & Gravy W/Eggs
Franklin Classic Breakfast
Breakfast Mains
Breakfast Sandwiches
Gibson Inn Sourdough
Breakfast Wrap
Ham And Swiss Croissant
Omelet
Build your own Omelet (3 Eggs)
Sides
Bacon
Sausage
Ham
2 Eggs
Potatoes
Fruit
Biscuits
Belgian Waffle
Grits
Cheese Grits
Side Gravy
Seasoned French Fries
Southern Style Coleslaw
Soup Of The Day
Vegetable Of The Day
Side Salad
Fresh Catch
Chicken
Grilled Shrimp
Grilled Asparagus
Grilled Broccoli
Lemon-Thyme Basmati Rice
Yukon Gold Mashed Potatos
Smoked Gouda Grits
French Fries
Brussels Sprouts
Rosemary Potatoes
Andouille Sausage
Sausage Patty
2 Eggs Your Way
Bread
Yogurt
Fresh Fruit
Granny Apple Crisp
Key Lime Pie
Reese's Peanut Butter Pie
Salted Caramel Cheesecake
Bread Pudding
Mike's Pies
Lunch Menu - Starters
Seafood Dip (GF)
Shrimp and Bay Scallops, Spicy Parmesan Cream, Green Onions, Grilled Pita
Deviled Eggs
Crab Cakes
Baby Arugula, Creole Tomato Vinaigrette, Remoulade Sauce
Pimento Spread
Pimento Cheese
Nashville App
1/2 Raw Oysters
1/2 Fried Oysters
1/2 Rockerfeller Oysters
Full Raw Oysters
Full Fried Oysters
Full Rockerfeller Oysters
Lunch Menu - Local Oysters
Lunch Menu - Greens
Salad - Franklin (GF)
Mixed Greens, Cucumbers, Heirloom Grape Tomatos, Crumbled Goat Cheese, Shallot Dijon Vinaigrette
Apalachicola Caesar (GF)
Southern Fried Oysters, Romaine Hearts,Shredded Parmesan, Diced Red Onion, Radish, Caesar Dressing
The Panhandle
Classic Steakhouse Wedge (GF)
Applewood Smoked Bacon, Heirloom Grape Tomatos, Diced Red Onion, Crumbled Blue Cheese Dressing, Balsamic Glaze
Franklin Cheeseburger
1/2 Pound Grilled USDA Prime Beef, Choice of Cheese,Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Pickle, Toasted Brioche Bun
Fresh Catch Sandwich
Blackened, Fried, or Gilled. On a Toasted Brioche Bun, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Pickle, Remoulade Sauce
Seafood Po'Boy
Choice of Gulf Shrimp, Scallops, or Oysters. Fried, Grilled, or Blackened, on a Toasted French Bread, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Pickle, Remoulade Sauce
Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap
Franklin Hamburger
1/2 Pound Grilled USDA Prime Beef, Choice of Cheese,Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Pickle, Toasted Brioche Bun
Lunch Menu - Handhelds
Lunch Menu - Mains
Pasta Pomadora
Brown Rice Bowl
Alfredo
Seasoned French Fries
Southern Style Coleslaw
Soup Of The Day
Vegetable Of The Day
Side Salad
Fresh Catch
Chicken
Grilled Shrimp
Lunch Menu - Sides
Lunch Menu - Desserts
Key Lime Pie
Reese's Peanut Butter Pie
Tiramisu
Salted Caramel Cheese Cake
Bread Pudding
Fried Shrimp
Chicken Tenders
Grilled Cheese
Pasta
Lunch Menu - Kids Menu
Starters
Seafood Dip (GF)
Shrimp and Bay Scallops, Spicy Parmesan Cream, Green Onions, Grilled Pita
Deviled Eggs
Crab Cakes
Baby Arugula, Creole Tomato Vinaigrette, Remoulade Sauce
Pimento Spread
Pimento Cheese
Nashville App
Conch Fritters
1/2 Raw Oysters
1/2 Fried Oysters
1/2 Rockerfeller Oysters
Full Raw Oysters
Full Fried Oysters
Full Rockerfeller Oysters
1/2 Rockerfeller
Full Rockerfeller
Local Oysters
Greens
Salad - Franklin (GF)
Mixed Greens, Cucumbers, Heirloom Grape Tomatos, Crumbled Goat Cheese, Shallot Dijon Vinaigrette
Apalachicola Caesar (GF)
Southern Fried Oysters, Romaine Hearts,Shredded Parmesan, Diced Red Onion, Radish, Caesar Dressing
The Panhandle
Classic Steakhouse Wedge (GF)
Applewood Smoked Bacon, Heirloom Grape Tomatos, Diced Red Onion, Crumbled Blue Cheese Dressing, Balsamic Glaze
Side Salad
Franklin Cheeseburger
1/2 Pound Grilled USDA Prime Beef, Choice of Cheese,Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Pickle, Toasted Brioche Bun
Fresh Catch Sandwich
Blackened, Fried, or Gilled. On a Toasted Brioche Bun, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Pickle, Remoulade Sauce
Seafood Po'Boy
Choice of Gulf Shrimp, Scallops, or Oysters. Fried, Grilled, or Blackened, on a Toasted French Bread, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Pickle, Remoulade Sauce
Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap
Franklin Hamburger
1/2 Pound Grilled USDA Prime Beef, Choice of Cheese,Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Pickle, Toasted Brioche Bun
Handhelds
Mains
Pasta Pomadora
Brown Rice Bowl
Alfredo
Key Lime Pie
Reese's Peanut Butter Pie
Tiramisu
Salted Caramel Cheese Cake
Bread Pudding
Salted Caramel Cheesecake
Desserts
Kids Menu
Fried Shrimp
Chicken Tenders
Grilled Cheese
Pasta
Shrimp
Kids Chicken Tenders
Seafood Dip (GF)
Shrimp and Bay Scallops, Spicy Parmesan Cream, Green Onions, Grilled Pita
Deviled Eggs
Conch Fritters
Crab Cakes
Baby Arugula, Creole Tomato Vinaigrette, Remoulade Sauce
Charcuterie
Charcuterie Board
Steamed Mussels
Pimento Spread
Dinner Menu - Small Plates
Dinner Menu - Local Oysters
1/2 Raw Oysters
Full Raw Oysters
1/2 Fried Oysters
Full Fried Oysters
1/2 Rockerfeller
Full Rockerfeller
Salad - Franklin (GF)
Mixed Greens, Cucumbers, Heirloom Grape Tomatos, Crumbled Goat Cheese, Shallot Dijon Vinaigrette
Apalachicola Caesar (GF)
Southern Fried Oysters, Romaine Hearts,Shredded Parmesan, Diced Red Onion, Radish, Caesar Dressing
The Panhandle
Side Salad
Classic Steakhouse Wedge (GF)
Applewood Smoked Bacon, Heirloom Grape Tomatos, Diced Red Onion, Crumbled Blue Cheese Dressing, Balsamic Glaze
Dinner Menu - Greens
Dinner Menu - Entree
Jumbo Shrimp And Grits
Blackened Apalach Jumbo Shrimp, Grilled Andouille Sausage, Tasso Gouda Grits, Crawfish Julie Sauce
Red Grouper
Simply Grilled, Lemon Thyme Basmati Rice, Grilled Broccolini
Crab - Stuffed Baked Flounder
Smoked Tomato Butter Sauce, Spinach and Wild Mushroom Terrine
Prime Black Angus Filet
Pork Tenderloin
Grilled, Charred Corn Relish, Stewed Black Beans and Rice
Pan Roasted Chicken Breast
Free Range Chicken Breast, Natural Pan Jus, Sweet Potato Pancake, Southern Style Collard Greens
Franklin Cheeseburger
1/2 Pound Grilled USDA Prime Beef, Choice of Cheese,Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Pickle, Toasted Brioche Bun
Prime Black Angus NY Strip
Steak Frites (GF)
Grilled Flat Iron Steak, Pommes Frites, Baby Arugula, Chimichurri Sauce
Franklin Hamburger
1/2 Pound Grilled USDA Prime Beef, Choice of Cheese,Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Pickle, Toasted Brioche Bun
Red Fish
Dinner Pasta Special
Steamed Mussles
Bacon Jam Pasta W/ Mussels
Duck Risotto
Grilled Asparagus
Grilled Broccoli
Lemon-Thyme Basmati Rice
Yukon Gold Mashed Potatos
Smoked Gouda Grits
French Fries
Brussels Sprouts
Soup Of The Day
Side Salad
Dinner Menu - Sides
Dinner Menu - Desserts
Key Lime Pie
Reese's Peanut Butter Pie
Tiramisu
Salted Caramel Cheese Cake
Bread Pudding
Grilled Cheese
Kids Chicken Tenders
Shrimp
Pasta
Dinner Menu - Kids Menu
Small Plates
Seafood Dip (GF)
Shrimp and Bay Scallops, Spicy Parmesan Cream, Green Onions, Grilled Pita
Deviled Eggs
Conch Fritters
Crab Cakes
Baby Arugula, Creole Tomato Vinaigrette, Remoulade Sauce
Charcuterie
Charcuterie Board
Steamed Mussels
Pimento Spread
Jumbo Shrimp And Grits
Blackened Apalach Jumbo Shrimp, Grilled Andouille Sausage, Tasso Gouda Grits, Crawfish Julie Sauce
Red Grouper
Simply Grilled, Lemon Thyme Basmati Rice, Grilled Broccolini
Crab - Stuffed Baked Flounder
Smoked Tomato Butter Sauce, Spinach and Wild Mushroom Terrine
Prime Black Angus Filet
Pork Tenderloin
Grilled, Charred Corn Relish, Stewed Black Beans and Rice
Pan Roasted Chicken Breast
Free Range Chicken Breast, Natural Pan Jus, Sweet Potato Pancake, Southern Style Collard Greens
Franklin Cheeseburger
1/2 Pound Grilled USDA Prime Beef, Choice of Cheese,Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Pickle, Toasted Brioche Bun
Prime Black Angus NY Strip
Steak Frites (GF)
Grilled Flat Iron Steak, Pommes Frites, Baby Arugula, Chimichurri Sauce
Franklin Hamburger
1/2 Pound Grilled USDA Prime Beef, Choice of Cheese,Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Pickle, Toasted Brioche Bun
Red Fish
Dinner Pasta Special
Steamed Mussles
Bacon Jam Pasta W/ Mussels
Duck Risotto
Entree
Brunch Menu - Starters
Seafood Dip (GF)
Shrimp and Bay Scallops, Spicy Parmesan Cream, Green Onions, Grilled Pita
Deviled Eggs
Conch Fritters
Crab Cakes
Baby Arugula, Creole Tomato Vinaigrette, Remoulade Sauce
1/2 Raw Oysters
Full Raw Oysters
1/2 Fried Oysters
Full Fried Oysters
1/2 Rockerfeller
Full Rockerfeller
Brunch Menu - Local Oysters
Brunch Menu - Breakfast Classics
Biscut & Gravy With Eggs
Two Buttermilk Biscuits, Classic Sausage Gravy, & Two Eggs Your Way
Homestyle French Toast
Thick Cut Brioche Bread, Cinnamon & Grand Marnier, Tupelo Honey, Powdered Sugar
Bagel & Lox
Premium Smoked Salmon, Everything Bagel, Tupelo Honey Cream Cheese, Red Onion, Capers, and Fresh Dill
Southern Fried Chicken & Waffle
Belgium Waffle, Fried Chicken Strips, Spicy Tupelo Honey Butter, Warm Maple Syrup
Franklin Classic Breakfast
Two Eggs Your Way, Rosemary Roasted Potatos or Stone Ground Organic Grits, Applewood Smoked Bacon or Sausage, Toast or Biscuit
Jumbo Shrimp And Grits
Blackened Apalach Jumbo Shrimp, Grilled Andouille Sausage, Tasso Gouda Grits, Crawfish Julie Sauce
Traditional Eggs Benedict
Grilled English Muffin, Country Ham, Arugula, Poached Eggs, Lemon Hollandaise, Choice of Rosemary Roasted Potatos or Stone Ground Organic Grits
Filet Eggs Benedict
Breakfast Wrap
Ham And Swiss Croissant
Brunch Menu - Brunch Classics
Brunch Menu - Lunch Classics
Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap
Franklin Cheeseburger
1/2 Pound Grilled USDA Prime Beef, Choice of Cheese,Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Pickle, Toasted Brioche Bun
Franklin Hamburger
Seasoned French Fries
Southern Style Coleslaw
Grits
Rosemary Potatoes
Bacon
Andouille Sausage
Vegetable Of The Day
Sausage Patty
2 Eggs Your Way
Bread
Yogurt
Fresh Fruit
Cheese Grits
Side Gravy
Belgian Waffle
Brunch Menu - Sides
Brunch Menu - Kids Menu
Grilled Cheese
Shrimp
Kids Chicken Tenders
Pasta
Key Lime Pie
Reese's Peanut Butter Pie
Tiramisu
Salted Caramel Cheesecake
Bread Pudding
Brunch Menu - Desserts
Breakfast Classics
Biscut & Gravy With Eggs
Two Buttermilk Biscuits, Classic Sausage Gravy, & Two Eggs Your Way
Homestyle French Toast
Thick Cut Brioche Bread, Cinnamon & Grand Marnier, Tupelo Honey, Powdered Sugar
Bagel & Lox
Premium Smoked Salmon, Everything Bagel, Tupelo Honey Cream Cheese, Red Onion, Capers, and Fresh Dill
Southern Fried Chicken & Waffle
Belgium Waffle, Fried Chicken Strips, Spicy Tupelo Honey Butter, Warm Maple Syrup
Franklin Classic Breakfast
Two Eggs Your Way, Rosemary Roasted Potatos or Stone Ground Organic Grits, Applewood Smoked Bacon or Sausage, Toast or Biscuit
Jumbo Shrimp And Grits
Blackened Apalach Jumbo Shrimp, Grilled Andouille Sausage, Tasso Gouda Grits, Crawfish Julie Sauce
Traditional Eggs Benedict
Grilled English Muffin, Country Ham, Arugula, Poached Eggs, Lemon Hollandaise, Choice of Rosemary Roasted Potatos or Stone Ground Organic Grits
Filet Eggs Benedict
Breakfast Wrap
Ham And Swiss Croissant
Brunch Classics
Lunch Classics
Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap
Franklin Cheeseburger
1/2 Pound Grilled USDA Prime Beef, Choice of Cheese,Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Pickle, Toasted Brioche Bun