What are the standout dishes based on the menu?

Standout dishes include golden-fried chicken, savory roast beef, crispy pork chops, creamy poppyseed chicken, and signature cornmeal-crusted catfish served on Fridays.

How can I contact this restaurant?

You can contact Barbara's Home Cooking by visiting their website at https://barbarashomecooking.com/ for more information.

Is this restaurant currently open and operational?

The restaurant is currently operational, and you can visit their website at https://barbarashomecooking.com/ for more information.

Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?

The comfortable setting and attentive service make it a standout choice for professional gatherings and casual dining experiences.

Is this restaurant suitable for families?

This budget-friendly restaurant is suitable for families, offering a welcoming environment, accommodating service, and a variety of Southern comfort combos.

Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?

Roast beef and pork chops both satisfy keto and gluten-free diets, along with paleo, whole30, and dairy-free requirements.

What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?

Customers love the excellent pizzas, comfortable setting, high-quality meals, and the accommodating service staff who provide attentive care.

What is this restaurant's overall rating?

Barbara's Home Cooking has an average overall rating of 4.0/5.

What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?

The menu offers keto and low-carb options like roast beef and pork chops, while vegan and gluten-free choices include turnip greens.

What makes this restaurant unique or special?

This restaurant is unique for its nostalgic Southern comfort food, signature Friday catfish, and accommodating service in a welcoming environment.

What can I eat at Barbara's Home Cooking on a dairy-free diet?

French Fries, Roast Beef Combo and Lima Beans carry the dairy-free tag, out of 18 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.

Does Barbara's Home Cooking have vegan options?

Yes. 8 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including French Fries and Lima Beans.

Is Barbara's Home Cooking gluten-free?

11 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.

What is the highest-protein dish at Barbara's Home Cooking?

Chicken Tenders Combo, at roughly 40.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).

Barbara's Home Cooking – American

This welcoming sanctuary of Southern comfort wraps guests in the nostalgic aromas of golden-fried chicken and savory, slow-roasted beef. Plates arrive piled high with crispy pork chops, tender country fried steak, and creamy poppyseed chicken, offering a soulful dining experience that feels like a warm embrace from a family kitchen. On Fridays, the atmosphere hums with extra excitement as the kitchen turns out signature cornmeal-crusted catfish, cementing the restaurant's reputation as a cornerstone of honest, home-style cooking.

1232 Old Hillsboro Road, Franklin TN 37069 https://barbarashomecooking.com/

Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)

Cuisine: American

Price range: $

Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free

Diet fit at Barbara's Home Cooking

Dairy-Free at Barbara's Home Cooking

Barbara's Home Cooking in Franklin has 18 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including French Fries, Roast Beef Combo and Lima Beans. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.

Gluten-Free at Barbara's Home Cooking

Barbara's Home Cooking in Franklin has 11 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pork Chops (Fried) Combo, Roast Beef Combo and Poppyseed Chicken. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.

Halal at Barbara's Home Cooking

Barbara's Home Cooking in Franklin has 22 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including French Fries, Fudge Pie and Fried Okra. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.

High-Protein at Barbara's Home Cooking

Barbara's Home Cooking in Franklin has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Crab Cakes, Fried Chicken (Regular) and Fried Chicken (White). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.

Keto at Barbara's Home Cooking

Barbara's Home Cooking in Franklin has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cinnamon Apples and Turnip Greens. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.

Low-Carb at Barbara's Home Cooking

Barbara's Home Cooking in Franklin has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cinnamon Apples, Turnip Greens and Pimento Cheese. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.

Nut-Free at Barbara's Home Cooking

Barbara's Home Cooking in Franklin has 3 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including French Fries, Cinnamon Apples and Turnip Greens. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.

Vegan at Barbara's Home Cooking

Barbara's Home Cooking in Franklin has 8 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including French Fries, Lima Beans and Cucumbers & Tomato salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.

How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.

What to order at Barbara's Home Cooking

Dish	Net carbs	Protein
Chicken Tenders Combo	75.3 g	40.5 g
Roast Beef	72.1 g	38 g
Fried Chicken (Regular)	0 g	37.2 g
Sweet Potato Casserole	22.5 g	35.2 g
Catfish (Friday Only)	23.4 g	30.2 g
Roast Beef Combo	48.1 g	28 g
Pork Chops	130.5 g	25.5 g
Chicken Salad	66.7 g	23.4 g
Fried Chicken (White)	0 g	21 g
Fried Chicken Combo	20.6 g	17.7 g
Fried Okra	6.4 g	15.9 g
Chicken Tenders	9.2 g	15.2 g

Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.

Currently open

Hours

Monday - Sunday: 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

What diners are saying

Celebrated for its excellent pizzas and comfortable setting, guests frequently return to Barbara's for the consistently high-quality meals and welcoming environment. Reviewers highlight the accommodating service staff who provide attentive care throughout the meal, making it a standout choice for both professional gatherings and casual dining.

Chicken Tenders Combo - $15.95: 4 tenders, choice of 2 sides Available at: dinner, lunch
Fried Chicken Combo - $16.95: Fried chicken breast & leg/tender, choice of 2 sides Available at: dinner, lunch
Poppyseed Chicken Combo - $14.95: Casserole, choice of 2 sides Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Pork Chops (Fried) Combo - $14.95: On the bone chops, choice of 2 sides Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Roast Beef Combo - $15.95: Choice of 2 sides Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Country Fried Steak Combo - $18.95: Choice of 2 sides Available at: dinner, lunch
Crab Cakes Combo - $16.95: Choice of 2 sides Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Catfish Combo (Fridays Only) - $15.95: Choice of 2 sides Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch

Entrees Only

Fried Chicken (White) - $12.95: 2 Breasts Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Fried Chicken (Regular) - $9.95: Breast Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Chicken Tenders - $5.5 Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Poppyseed Chicken - $8.95 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Roast Beef - $9.95 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, High-Fiber, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Crab Cakes - $12.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Pork Chops - $10.95 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Country Fried Steak - $13.95 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Catfish (Friday Only) - $9.95 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch

Sides

Mash Potatoes & Gravy - $2.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
Green beans - $2.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Cream corn - $2.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Field Peas - $2.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Mac and Cheese - $2.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
French Fries - $2.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Fried Okra - $2.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Cinnamon Apples - $2.99 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Cucumbers & Tomato salad - $2.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Sweet Potato Casserole - $2.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Coleslaw - $2.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Turnip Greens - $2.99 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Lima Beans - $2.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch

Rolls, Pimento Cheese & Chicken Salad

Rolls - $4.5: Pack of 6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Chicken Salad - $10.95: Grapes, celery Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, High-Fiber, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Pimento Cheese - $6.95 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch

Desserts

Fudge Pie - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Chess Pie - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
Pecan Pie - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
Peach Cobbler - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC

Beverages

Sweet Tea - $2.5
Unsweet Tea - $2.5
Coke - $2.5
Sprite - $2.5
Lemonade - $2.5
Diet Coke - $2.5

Frequently Asked Questions about Barbara's Home Cooking

What are the standout dishes based on the menu?: Standout dishes include golden-fried chicken, savory roast beef, crispy pork chops, creamy poppyseed chicken, and signature cornmeal-crusted catfish served on Fridays.
How can I contact this restaurant?: You can contact Barbara's Home Cooking by visiting their website at https://barbarashomecooking.com/ for more information.
Is this restaurant currently open and operational?: The restaurant is currently operational, and you can visit their website at https://barbarashomecooking.com/ for more information.
Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?: The comfortable setting and attentive service make it a standout choice for professional gatherings and casual dining experiences.
Is this restaurant suitable for families?: This budget-friendly restaurant is suitable for families, offering a welcoming environment, accommodating service, and a variety of Southern comfort combos.
Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?: Roast beef and pork chops both satisfy keto and gluten-free diets, along with paleo, whole30, and dairy-free requirements.
What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?: Customers love the excellent pizzas, comfortable setting, high-quality meals, and the accommodating service staff who provide attentive care.
What is this restaurant's overall rating?: Barbara's Home Cooking has an average overall rating of 4.0/5.
What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?: The menu offers keto and low-carb options like roast beef and pork chops, while vegan and gluten-free choices include turnip greens.
What makes this restaurant unique or special?: This restaurant is unique for its nostalgic Southern comfort food, signature Friday catfish, and accommodating service in a welcoming environment.
Is Barbara's Home Cooking dairy-free-friendly?: Yes. Barbara's Home Cooking has 18 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including French Fries, Roast Beef Combo and Lima Beans.
What can I eat at Barbara's Home Cooking on a dairy-free diet?: French Fries, Roast Beef Combo and Lima Beans carry the dairy-free tag, out of 18 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
Does Barbara's Home Cooking have vegan options?: Yes. 8 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including French Fries and Lima Beans.
Is Barbara's Home Cooking gluten-free?: 11 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
What is the highest-protein dish at Barbara's Home Cooking?: Chicken Tenders Combo, at roughly 40.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).

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