Slanted Window Tasting Station

587 Harrison Ave, Franklin
(828) 276-9463

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Jonathan Kimsey

Looks fun! Can’t wait to visit
*Edit* I reviewed the restaurant before they opened. Having now been several times, I can now leave a more formal review. A cheese board or a flatbread is a solid option when it comes to food. For beverages I have opted for a spritz or a lighter cocktail usually. Atmosphere is really cool and down to earth. It can be a bit loud when they have live music happening but that might be your thing! Solid little restaurant.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Scott Hultstrom

In Boston we would classify this eatery, open air bar, live music venue as “Wicked Pissa”.

Love this place. Everyone is chillin, smiling, and partying.

We went with a cup of Tomato Basil Soup, Side Salad, the Reuben, and. Vegan Flatbread. Washing it all down with an Iced Tea, Hounds of Helles Brewskie and a J.A.C.P. Salted Carmel Whiskey.

Food was great, staff was professional, courteous and attentive to our needs. I think there is an ample array of spirits to let anyone dial in their palate’s desire. Whether you’re into some fusion or a traditional diner, they will take care of you.

Live music filled the air with a festive, chill vibe.

Bon Appetit!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

J Andrews

Really great stop. Nice service, tasty food and super pleasant vibe. Will visit again. Absolutely.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Muffuletta Sandwich

Nancy Sestak

We stopped in on a whim for a Saturday night dinner. Such a great setting to dine outside. The charcuterie board was outstanding - pretty and delicious! We both enjoyed some beers on tap. Kind and helpful staff too! What a unique gem. We will be back!

Randy Lovelace

What a great bunch of folks, beverages, and food! They opened their doors to us even though they had decided to close for the evening!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Doreen Peeler

Excellent!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

S KL

So glad we discovered this place! Food, drinks, atmosphere and service were all top notch. The tasting station is an asset to Franklin.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Wine Flight, Sandwiches

Ryan Hannah

Fantastic place. Best place in Franklin for great food, atmosphere and service. The charcuterie board, cocktails and bourbon tasting are a must have. Our service was incredible, I would recommend place to anyone. It was so good we went two nights in a row. I wish I lived near a place like this

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nathan Sorota

Very quaint little stop. Extra friendly staff and great service. Perfect luncheon spot.

Dylan Schacht

This place was phenomenal. Where to even begin. Came here with family who were visiting Franklin. Wasn't sure what to expect but it looked like a cool place so had to check it out.

We arrived just after open on a weekend. Our server greeted us and was super friendly and welcoming, telling us all about the place, the products they offer and really going into detail. It's that level of service which really goes above and beyond and makes you feel special rather than just another customer.

We ordered a wine tasting, a burboun tasting and a mead tasting. I've tried mead a handful of other times before but have never been blown away by it. This blew me away. From the server explaining how it was made, to the presentation, to the aroma, color and taste. Everything was so elevated and so fine. It opened my eyes to mead in a way that I didn't think would happen when I ordered it. The level of quality is unmatched by anything I've experienced. If you are a fan of mead or even if you are just curious and wanting to try it do not pass this place up, you will not be disappointed.

My party had a similar experience with the burboun and wine tasting. The selection of burboun is unmatched. The tasting was clean, the flavors were loud but perfectly balanced, and again the service and associated experience is unmatched by any other establishment in all of western NC.

After our tasting I went inside and met Renzo and purchased some bottles of mead to take home. He was super friendly and helpful and really did an amazing job of making us feel welcome. We also ordered some cocktails which also checked every box.

Later that night we returned to order takeout for the whole family and of course I couldn't resist sitting down and having an old fashioned. Renzo helped us again and really went above and beyond, he is super personable and makes you want to come back again and again.

We finished our day here with a couple cocktails and ordered flatbread pizzas for the family. The flatbreads were all phenomenal. Excellent crust, nice selection of flavors and toppings.

This place is a must visit for anyone in and around Franklin NC. Looking forward to going back next time we're out that way.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Felecia Henderson

We've been here several times now and it is nice but as far as quality, I have to say it's way over priced! I wanted to taste some red wine before I spent so much on a glass but wasn't allowed to taste but 2 wines unless I bought a flight! Anyway I didn't really like what I got but I didn't have a choice. My husband got a beer which was $8. a you can go to the brewery and get the same beer for $5! We had a sandwich and 1 glass of wine and I1 beer and the bill with tip was over $70!!! The parking is a big problem especially if you want to go at night when they have live music. The parking lot can only hold about 10 cars so it's another problem. In a time when everything is so expensive, we need to be able to go somewhere nice and be able to afford to have a nice time. I really wanted to like this place but even if I had, it would still be way to expensive!!! $70 for lunch! UGH! Really! Not us!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 5

Malinda Cannon

I love coming here! It’s off the beaten path so you don’t have the downtown noise. It is a refurbished old gas station! No matter your preference on beer, wine or cocktails they have it. You have the choice of wine or bourbon flights so you try a variety! The wine is locally grown and made in NC. There is a delectable menu to choose from if you are hungry. The garage doors roll up for indoor/outdoor seating.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Stewart Haddock

Gas pumps!

Joshua Baird

Not impressive. Food is bland. Too loud. Charged $10 for adding chicken to a $12 salad.

Food: 1

John Boynton

What a wonderful place situated on the side of the mountain love the old gas station feel. We stopped in to grab a quick bite before we went hiking on a trail. We had the watermelon feta salad, hummus with artisan breadsticks, and a side salad. We were also able to pick us up a crescent nine cannabis beverage, which was wonderful option. The food was delicious. The atmosphere was wonderful. We love the rollup garage doors the old truck, gas pumps all of the above if you’re in the area, you should stop by and support this local eatery.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Summer Salad

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Slanted Window Tasting Station

587 Harrison Ave, Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 276-9463