Smokestack Cafe & Catering is a locally owned American café and catering business in Franklin, North Carolina, serving barbecue, hearty sandwiches, burgers, salads and Southern-style comfort food. Located on South Patton Avenue, Smokestack offers a casual, welcoming setting for breakfast, lunch and weekday dinner on select evenings.
The café’s menu features barbecue favorites such as smoked brisket and pulled pork, along with a variety of sandwiches and wraps. Popular selections include chicken salad sandwiches, Philly-style sandwiches, Cuban sandwiches and other deli-style options. Burgers, grilled and fried specialties, and rotating daily dishes add to the selection.
For guests looking for something lighter, Smokestack offers fresh salads, including grilled chicken and mixed berry salads, along with other café-style choices. Traditional sides and comfort-food favorites include coleslaw, potato salad, baked beans and homemade-style dishes, with offerings varying by day.
Smokestack also provides catering for weddings, corporate gatherings, church events, family celebrations and other occasions, accommodating groups ranging from approximately 10 to 300 people. Catering options include plated meals, buffets and drop-off service, with menus featuring barbecue, pasta bars, taco bars, sandwich and wrap trays, prime rib, beef tenderloin, roasted meats, vegetables, salads and desserts.
With its combination of casual café dining and full-service catering, Smokestack Cafe & Catering is an option for visitors looking for barbecue in Franklin, smoked brisket, pulled pork, sandwiches, burgers, fresh salads, Southern comfort food, breakfast, a casual weekday meal or catering for a special event.
