Jaxon’s Downtown is a locally owned pizza and barbecue restaurant in Franklin, North Carolina, serving hand-tossed pizzas, smoked meats, chicken wings, calzones, strombolis, sandwiches and casual American favorites. Located on Depot Street near downtown Franklin, Jaxon’s offers a relaxed, family-friendly setting for lunch and dinner, with dine-in seating, outdoor seating and takeout.
Pizza is a centerpiece of the menu, with hand-tossed, stone-cooked pizzas available in several sizes. Guests can build their own pizzas or choose specialty combinations such as Supreme, Hawaiian, Veggie Delight and BBQ Chicken Pizza. The menu also features calzones and strombolis with a variety of meat, cheese and vegetable fillings. Gluten-free pizza crust is available for an additional charge.
Jaxon’s also specializes in barbecue and smoked meats, including pulled pork and smoked chicken wings. One of its signature appetizers, Smokehouse Fries, combines French fries with pulled pork, bacon, onions, charred tomatoes, barbecue sauce and melted mozzarella cheese. Barbecue sides include smoked baked beans, smoked macaroni and cheese, and coleslaw.
Beyond pizza and barbecue, the menu includes chicken wings, chicken tenders, Philly steak and chicken sandwiches, Italian subs, meatball subs and other sandwiches. Appetizers include homemade breadsticks, hand-breaded fried mushrooms, Wisconsin cheese curds, onion rings and loaded fries. Guests looking for something lighter can choose from salads, including Greek salad and other fresh vegetable and protein combinations.
Families will find a children’s menu with choices such as pizza, chicken tenders, grilled cheese and barbecue. Desserts include cannoli and warm lava cake served with ice cream.
Jaxon’s offers a casual place to gather with family and friends, share a pizza, enjoy barbecue or pick up dinner to go. Its combination of pizza, smoked meats, sandwiches and traditional comfort food gives visitors several dining options in one location.
Whether you’re looking for pizza in Franklin, hand-tossed specialty pizza, smoked chicken wings, pulled pork BBQ, calzones, strombolis, gluten-free pizza crust, sandwiches, family-friendly restaurants or takeout near downtown, Jaxon’s Downtown offers a varied menu for lunch and dinner.
