Merridee's Breadbasket

Merridee's Breadbasket

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Merridee's Breadbasket is a bakery and restaurant located in downtown Franklin, TN.

Merridee McCray, the founder of Merridee’s Breadbasket, grew up baking breads, pies and sweets from scratch with her mother. It was a tradition passed on to her by her grandmother, Anna Maria Faust, who once served as head cook for the Pillsbury family. When Merridee passed away in 1993, Jim Kreider bought Merridee’s Breadbasket. Today, Jim and his exceptional team are still making everything from

06/17/2026

☕️ Fuel for the day, courtesy of Merridee’s.

A Franklin morning done right: coffee in hand, fresh pastries waiting inside, and a quick wave to our friends at Ila Bridal next door. 🤍

Whether you’re grabbing breakfast before work, meeting a friend for coffee, ordering desserts for the weekend, or planning your next catered event, Merridee’s is always a good idea.

And if you’re headed to Ila Bridal to find the dress? Start with the coffee. Trust us. 😉

06/15/2026

Monday lunch plans? We’ve got you covered. ☀️🥪

Fresh-made sandwiches, crisp salads, and sweet treats waiting for you in the heart of Franklin. Whether you’re grabbing a quick lunch, meeting a friend, or planning ahead for catering, Merridee’s is serving up all the good stuff today.

Order online or stop by and start your week the delicious way. 💙

06/12/2026

Friday feels a little sweeter at Merridee’s. ☀️🥧

Whether you’re grabbing breakfast in Downtown Franklin, picking up lunch for the office, ordering dessert for the weekend, or planning catering for your next gathering, we’ve got you covered.

Every loaf of bread, pie, cookie, brownie, soup, salad, and quiche is made from scratch using the same time-honored recipes that have made Merridee’s a Franklin favorite for generations.

Hosting this weekend? Skip the stress and let Merridee’s handle the catering. Need something on the go? Order online and we’ll have it ready for you.

📍 Downtown Franklin
🥐 Breakfast • Lunch • Bakery
🎉 Catering Available
🛒 Order Online Anytime

Weekend plans? We’ve got dessert.

06/10/2026

🍓🥐 Made from scratch. Delivered with love.

From early morning breakfast meetings and corporate lunches to baby showers, bridal brunches, team celebrations, and everything in between—Merridee’s Catering brings the flavors Franklin loves straight to your event.

Fresh-baked pastries, boxed lunches, breakfast trays, sandwiches, sweets, and all the homemade goodness you don’t have time to make yourself. ✨

Planning an event in Franklin, Brentwood, Nashville, or Williamson County? Let us handle the food so you can enjoy the moment.

📍 Local delivery available
📞 Call 615.790.3755 to learn more

06/08/2026

Monday morning on the Square in downtown Franklin.
Fresh bread, hot coffee, and an easy start to the week.
Order online or grab a quick pickup on your way to work at Merridee’s Breadbasket.

Local bakery • downtown Franklin TN • coffee + fresh bread • order online • easy pickup

06/03/2026

Midweek lunch plans? We just made them easy. 🤍

Our Reuben is piled high with corned beef, melty Swiss, tangy sauerkraut, and grilled to golden perfection. Pair it with a sweet tea, grab a seat downtown, and let lunch do the heavy lifting today.

📍 Downtown Franklin
🥪 Fresh-made favorites, baked goods, and Southern hospitality served daily.

Merridee’s Breadbasket Bakery & Restaurant in Franklin near | Merridee's Breadbasket 06/01/2026

Well butter my biscuit, Monday showed up again. 🤍☕️

Rise and shine, y’all. There’s just something about two sunny-side-up eggs, crispy sausage, homemade toast, and a fresh cup of coffee that makes the week feel a little sweeter. Pull up a chair, take a breath, and let us handle breakfast this morning.

See y’all in downtown Franklin. 🍳✨

Merridee’s Breadbasket Bakery & Restaurant in Franklin near | Merridee's Breadbasket Enjoy handmade breads, pastries, breakfast and lunch at Merridee’s Breadbasket in downtown Franklin, TN. A beloved bakery-restaurant near me.

05/29/2026

Bless your heart if you’re trying to make it through Friday without breakfast. 🤍

Lucky for you, we’ve got hot coffee, flaky croissants, and fresh breakfast sandwiches waiting right here in Downtown Franklin. ☕🥐

Whether you’re headed to work, exploring Main Street, or kicking off your weekend, Merridee’s Breadbasket is serving up the kind of scratch-made breakfast that makes mornings better.

Come start your weekend right, sugar. 💙

05/28/2026

🍎☀️ Thursday called… and she said pie on the patio sounds like a good idea. ☀️🍎

This Apple Streusel is giving small-town summer, front porch gossip, and “just one more bite” energy. Warm cinnamon apples, buttery crumble, flaky crust… basically the dessert version of a slow summer afternoon in Tennessee. 🤍

Whether you’re grabbing a slice after lunch or bringing home a whole pie for the weekend, trust us — this one disappears fast.

And friendly little reminder, y’all:
✨ Summer gatherings, brunches, and catering orders are in full swing, so don’t wait until the last minute to get those orders in.

✨ Order online through our stories
✨ Patio weather + pie season = the perfect combo

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110 4th Avenue S
Franklin, TN
37064

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 5pm
Tuesday 7am - 5pm
Wednesday 7am - 5pm
Thursday 7am - 5pm
Friday 7am - 6pm
Saturday 7am - 6pm