Food Porn Friday - Newport's Franklin Spa

For breakfast/brunch in Newport, Rhode Island, Husband J and I have a soft spot for the Franklin Spa. It specializes in breakfast and lunch with a major emphasis on the breakfast foods. It's no-frills, old school, and usually busy. To avoid the crowds, definitely go super early or on the later side. However, don't sleep in too much or decide you'd like to have a late lunch because it closes at 2pm (1:30pm on Sunday). We were worried it might be mobbed since it was recently featured in the New York Times' "36 Hours in Newport, Rhode Island" article earlier in the summer, but it's still the same old Franklin Spa. That's a good thing.

Here's what we had during our last visit:

Blueberry Stuffed French Toast

Husband J didn't realize that it would have this very rich cream cheese filling, but it was not overly sweet. The blueberries were big, luscious and fresh.

Breton Poached Eggs

Poached eggs, steamed spinach, lobster, hollandaise sauce with home fries

I prefer savory breakfast dishes and just sneak bites of Husband J's sweet items, if he orders any. Lobster with poached eggs just seems so decadent in the morning, doesn't it?

If you're in Newport and want a breakfast menu with unique items, a bottomless cup of coffee (if you drink it), and the feeling of a diner from long ago at a great value, then check out the Franklin Spa. Thanks to my in-laws for telling us on to this place. :)

Franklin Spa

229 Spring Street

Newport, Rhode Island

Happy Weekend!