The Coffee House Cool Springs — Restaurant in Franklin

No hair nets on the girls in the front. That would explain a brunette hair in my bagle. I have auburn hair. 🤨 Not cool, no matter how tasty the food is. Really tasty food, though. Accidents happen, but how can they have an acceptable food inspection rating when they aren't even enforcing the simple health code on using pony tail holders? If that's what happens in the front of the house, an inattention to health and safety regulations, what's happening behind the wall, in the back?? My pet peeve- Shipments of animal (and some produce) products have to be brought in at a certain temp, checked in, then added to stock, quickly. All without it loosing its chill or salmonella starts to grow. I didn't check to see if my bagle was made by someone wearing false eyelashes or had fake fingernails, but those aren't allowed, either. I don't know the current status on poly gloves in Williamson County, but dangit, I do like seeing them on the hands touching my food. The thought of me second-hand licking a stranger's fingers has never appealed to me, even before I learned ServSafe and health code...

The Coffee House in Cool Springs is a hidden gem tucked away in an office park, yet it perfectly captures the warm, nostalgic charm of the original downtown Franklin location. This locally owned, non-chain coffee shop embodies Franklin’s welcoming culture with its cozy vibe and exceptional service. The staff, many of whom work at both locations, are incredibly friendly, greeting you with familiar smiles that make every visit feel like coming home. Their coffee is rich and expertly brewed, and the muffins—especially the gluten-free options—are absolutely delicious, bursting with flavor. It’s the perfect spot for a quick coffee break or a relaxed catch-up, bringing Franklin’s small-town heart to Cool Springs. Highly recommend this...

Visiting family and I wanted to grab a matcha from a local place. This was the closest on google maps. I didn’t realize it was located in a large corporate building. There is plenty of visitor parking in the garage (some on 2nd floor and some of 5th floor). I went on a Thursday afternoon and it looked like most of the patrons probably worked upstairs. There is seating inside and also some booths and chairs right across the way.

Matcha: delicious. I got it hot with almond milk. They had a lot of pastry options in their case (still even...