Fancy Franks indeed so fancy. I was overwhelmed! Took a long time before I picked something. I had Coney Island dog, it was just ok. I wish I got something else, like sausage or simple cheese dog instead. I'm not very impressed with the hotdog. It was kinda skinny and could not taste it because too many things going on with it. I really like the traditional poutine and donuts are must have! read more

Fancy Franks - Hot Dogs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Stopped by for some fresh donuts and hot chocolate. We got the nutella and crushed biscotti donuts and they were pretty good. Freshly fried and drizzled with nutella and bits of crushes biscotti. The dough could have fried a bit more, the insides were quite soft especially since there was no donut hole. The hot chocolate was disgusting - imagine milky water with a bit of cocoa. It wasn't even sweet. Will be back to try their franks and poutine. read more

Fancy hot dogs for sure * I've been here twice and have never been disappointed. It is a bit pricey, but the hot dogs have good flavours and have TONS of toppings Make sure to try the Nutella biscotti donuts * they are fresh and taste great. Apparently the veggie dogs are really good as well Good eats! RicksGoodEats.com read more

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It's just expensive hotdogs. I came here because my girlfriend and I were interested in trying gourmet hotdogs. The place is very bright, and had a faux-retro/hip vibe going on. The man at the cash (whom I suspect was the supervisor or owner) was not that friendly; almost annoyed. We ordered the 90210 and Buffalo dogs. The avocado and tomato on the 90210 were refreshing and the deep fried dog for the Buffalo was tasty. That's about it. Nice, interesting takes on hotdogs, but too pricey. I'd rather go to Wvrst and get a sausage and beer. read more

* Happy International Hot Dog Day * // July 23 Dropped in today to celebrate this festive occasion. Partnered with Sick Kids, there were sunglasses, pins, a live DJ, bottles of water, and hot dogs in exchange for donations. This isn't an everyday event, but it was a nice touch. After enjoying the 'plain hot dog,' I went inside to check out what else was on the menu. I was full so I ordered a box of strawberry jelly/sugar powder donuts (which are made on the spot) to take home. This place reminds me of Japadog's Canadian cousin - the menu has some really unique items. There was a PB & J dog, which I h o p e isn't a hot dog with peanut butter because that doesn't sound appetizing. I noticed a shredded pulled pork hot dog, which sounds like it would work. The decor inside is pretty 'hip' and aesthetically pleasing. It's a small space, but there are high chairs and tables available for you to eat at Fancy Franks. Anyway, can't wait to come back to check out their other hot dogs. Good for: lunch, dinner, sweets read more

Today I decided to visit this place for the first time. Got the plain hot dog & a poutine, and it was quite delicious and tastier than I expected, and Also came with a good serving of food to go with it. This is the only location I've seen where Coca Cola comes in a glass bottle. (I'm pretty sure there maybe others too). Whenever I'm in the area again, I'll definitely revisit. read more

I work just down the street. It was a good new spot to try from my normal China-town routine. The place was empty when I arrived at 11:40am, and stayed pretty empty for the next hour. It's decorated with a little gastro-pub feel. you order at the counter and wait for ur food. I got the "Frank's got seoul", and my friend got "Frank goes to buffalo". To be honest, it looked better than it tasted. Mine was a bit dry, and the ingredients didn't work that well together. My friend's dog was deep fried in batter. It tasted better than mine (more saucy), but the veggie sticks on top kept falling off. I got a combo with a glass bottle pepsi (pretty cool) and fries. The fries was delicious, I saw them cutting fresh potatoes in the back with the pressing machine. However, the combo came to $15. Pretty pricey for just hotdogs if you think about it, especially for the area. I don't think I'll go back especially for anything. I don't have a craving for anything particular. We did try their tiny donuts though, it was pretty tasty. Maybe come back for a snack after work? read more

I really like Fancy Franks if I am out and about and want to be satisfied until dinner. However last time I went in they took off the 90210 because the Avocado didn't keep long enough. Too bad. And the dogs are getting smaller and smaller. It was practically lost in the very very fresh delicious bun. The new one I prefer, Frankisteiner? had very good toppings though. Where's the beef? Plump up those dogs and will be happy to return many days over. read more

This review is for the poutine and not anything else. Ok...I've been here a few times and I'm hooked on the poutine. I admit, when they pack it in it looks like alot, when you get home the fries get a little depoofed so it may look smaller but it's not bad for what you pay. I like to get the fries unsalted, just a bit of gravy and it's really good! I'm not a fan of the gravy by itself but a little bit is good. I've only had the small hotdog which I liked (nothing fancy). I'm not so sure about having so many 'gourmet' toppings on my hotdog but you should come here to try the poutine at least. For about $6.50 it's not bad. read more

We are very glad we didn't read the negative reviews before deciding to have a quick dinner here before helping our son move. Fancy Franks was a pleasant surprise. We were greeted with warmth and enthusiasm on our arrival. In a city where customer service is on a pretty steep decline, especially in the restaurant business, this earned them quick points for a great first impression. The menu was pretty expansive but the 4 of us decided on 4 different specialty dogs. Once we had all decided on steamed regular buns, each of us addressed by name and with respect, we sat and watched both patrons and staff. Regulars greeted by name, new customers walked through the menu, families enjoying the food and atmosphere. We were served quickly. As I rose from my seat to get the food at the counter, I was waved back and the food brought to us. The fries were perfect (and I'm picky about my fries!!) ... Now the dogs. I had the Frankie goes to Buffalo - I missed the part of the description that said it was a planko fried wiener and I'm glad I did! I might have passed on this amazing creation. The crust on the dog was thin and crisp. As were the carrots and celery. A perfect and creative combination. Wouldn't change a thing. Davey had the Chi-Town Fancy, a spin on the Chicago style. The bun was perfect, plenty of toppings and the hot dog cooked well. The celery salt rounded all the flavours out perfectly. He claims he will get the same thing next time which usually indicates its a hit! Jake and Tori had the Coney Island and the Frankathenapolis. Loads of great chili on the Coney and plentiful fresh toppings with a Greek flare on the Frankethenopolis made for two happy campers. The sample of the fresh donuts brought to us with a smile to round out our meal left us in just the right place. Might I say ... YUMM!!!!!!!! Did the hot dogs cost more than those on a cart? Sure they did. But let's face it, we are talking about two different experiences. A restaurant with staff and overhead can't be expected to charge what those in a portable cart can charge. We will return and we would encourage you NOT to give this place a pass. read more

The biggest problem you're going to have here is deciding what to order. No joke, I would check their menu online and try and decide in advance, or you're going to be staring at their menu board for 10 minutes. The dogs are great and all, and they do have some pretty creative toppings/names, but there certainly wasn't much to make me want to be a regular/come back often. Also, when they say a hot dog comes "with fries", they don't mean on the side...(and that isn't a complaint). read more

Awful. The dogs are garbage quality. They are full of filler. They taste like sawdust. This is basically a scam to take advantage of drunk people, because they don't care if the food is garbage. Surprisingly, even though these are the lowest quality dogs you can get, the prices are high--$7.50 to $8.50 with toppings. The toppings are fine. This is like going to a bar and getting a Bud Lite for $12--a cheap, watery beer for a premium price. Any place that is selling hot dogs as their primary item should have better quality dogs, pure and simple. And most do. read more

Saw the they were selling gourmet hot dogs. Went in to try one. It was just a hot dog. Nothing special. The sausage was thin and tasted just like any other hot dog sausage I've ever tasted. I've actually had better hot dogs from carts on the street. Very disappointing and expensive for nothing. read more

Fancy Franks - Just a hot dog - Hot Dogs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

We were passing by, and the hot dogs aren't our favorite, but we decided to try the fresh made donuts. I ordered a dozen (a little expensive $6.00 a dozen, but whatever) I got the lemon curd ones, he centre of each mini donut is filled with lemon curd, then the donut is dusted in powdered sugar. The result was very good, not sure how good they would be once they cooled off, but we had them hot, it was really good. read more

Their Chicago dog and poutine always hits the spot for me:) Chicago dog is closest I can find here to the real deal back in my hometown! All the right fixings and the hot dog itself is super moist and tasty! Poutine is hearty and delicious - I do ask for extra cheese curds as I find at times there aren't enough for the amount of fries. I always take out so cant speak about eating here. I hear it's a good option for late night eats after 2am. read more

I happened to stop by this place because everytime I'm in a streetcar passing by, going to work, I can't help but wonder. A HOT DOG RESTAURANT?! K so I am a hot dog enthusiast & when I saw this place, I couldn't believe my eyes, so I just had to try it out. The first time I went, I got the Southern Fancy (BBQ pulled pork, cabbage slaw), and with the suggestion of one of the workers, I added bbq sauce & added mayo, and IT WAS ONE OF THE BEST THINGS I'VE EVER TASTED. The pulled pork is so gooooooood, & the bbq sauce & mayo was just the icing on the cake for me. After I had this, I literally went and called all my buddies to check this place. Came back 5 times now, I'm so glad that I came upon this awesome place! Very happy customer. - Jeff B. read more

Fancy Franks is good stop for a hot dog. They offer about 12-15 versions of toppings that serve to create a unique hot dog. The southern BBQ, Korean, and Frank's Coney Island are among my favourites. They also do onion rings and donuts, both of which are delicious. Allow a little extra time if you order these. Also note... 1. No credit cards, just cash or debit. 2. They could be more creative by offering elk or other healthier meats, yet do not. 3. They do a stamp card program where your 9th dog is free. 4. They don't do combos with any consistency. Sometimes they will offer one, yet not with any known reguIf you are really hungry and want onion rings, a fountain drink, and donuts with your dog, it could get pricey! read more

Well they get points for the ambiance and decor... but the franks need not apply! I will give them credit - the fries were great. However, the franks - come on people - how can a fancy frank be boiled??? You need to grill that! The topics were ok - but not any different than any street corners. Fancy Franks - I think you can do better - use that impressive grill in the back and don't keep the hot dogs luke warm in a steel tray. read more

I've been here twice. Both times the food was good but damn...it's pricey. On my second visit I paid $7.35 after tax for a corn dog. It was big, sure, but...I dunno, between country fairs and the many street meat vendors in town, I guess I'm just not used to paying so much for a dog. The place itself is nice enough. No loud music. No TVs. Lots of storefront seating. No complaints. read more

Fancy Franks is a win! My first encounter with the tasty Fancies was at the Yelp 99 Sudbury event where we got to try the delicious Aano which featured prosciutto and arugula. A few weeks later I decided to visit the HQ with a friend from New York, and Fancy did not disappoint. Aside from the solid 'Dog we were greeted by very friendly staff, and were also introduced to their delicious miniature donuts! We had a dozen each of the classic and the Nutella/Biscotti treats and they really did not disappoint. The warm, fluffy, and flavourful little fellas are a bargain at ~$5/dozen and will definitely lead me back to this corner of College St. read more

Yah, it's a hotdog and a poutine...I'll give 3 stars to chip wagons if the food is good. I gave 4 stars because the service and staff are excellent. About the food, the bun is nicely steamed, the dog and ingredients are fresh. The poutine is LOADED and I like the fact that the cheese curds are smaller and not huge chunks like the other places. The gravy wasn't salty, just how I like it. So why 4 stars? I ordered the BBQ pork poutine. I was watching them assemble the poutine, and when it came down to the pulled pork, the staff looked at me and said that they had to make more, but it would need to take a few minutes. Am I supposed to enjoy my hotdog while my wife waits for her poutine? Or should I leave the poutine, let it get cold for the pork. NOPE, the staff told me to take my meal and enjoy, the poutine was complimentary and a new BBQ pork poutine was on its way. TOP NOTCH Fancy Frank staff. read more

Was craving a hot dog one day and stopped by with some family for a quick lunch. I ordered the Franks Coney Island and a side of fries to share. I remember loving the fries as they were crisp and nicely salted!! The hot dog itself however was okay! I didn't find it particularly remarkable and I found all the components' flavors to be quite dull? Nothing really stood out or was particularly memorable. Staff is friendly and the establishment is well kept and the lighting was nice so it made for some nice photos! Unfortunately, because the dog itself seemed to be quite forgettable, I didn't find the meal to be satisfying but wouldn't be opposed to be giving this place another try if I find myself in the area sometime in the future. :) I would say still a solid joint for some gourmet hot dogs as there are many options for everyone! read more

Fancy Franks - Our hot dogs and a side of fries to share - Hot Dogs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

VIBE Cool retro murals and bright red colours against a wooden backdrop give something decidedly unfancy a fancy exterior. It works and it brings people in, right? The staff are really nice. WE ATE Smart idea: come up with different permutations of ingredients and themes to put on a hot dog or specialize in one thing, call it "gourmet" or "fancy" and mark it up a LOT. That's business in 2012! We got the "Frank's Got Seoul," the shop's Korean take on the hot dog. Braised ribs (more shredded) with kimchi and sesame seeds topped our frank. My friend LOVED it. I loved the kimchi but it was just too much protein. The dog on its own was very good. I saw the poutine. It's a hefty portion. I found out about the donuts too late. Next time! OBLIGATORY CATCHY REMARK Uh, you fancy huh? Uh Uh. Good for a late night eat or if you're starving/craving a dog. No "street meat" here. read more

The Frankie Goes To Buffalo ($7.25 - chicken bacon, carrots, celery, blue cheese dressing, buffalo wing sauce all on a panko fried wiener) was my favourite frank. I loved the flavours and the name (so cute). The chicken bacon, celery and carrots added a nice crunch. If you like wings, this is the dog for you! The Traditional Poutine ($5.50) was drool-worthy and had just the right amount of squeaky curds and gravy. They have the best milkshakes I've had in a loooong time. What made them so good? Loads and loads of ice cream (this aint no watered down milkshake). read more

In my mission to sample every fast-ish food joint on the whole of College Street we ended up here on a balmy Thursday night in November. As is usually the case, the first thing that has pulled pork in it I tend to try and here was no exception with the SOUTHERN FANCY 100 per cent beef hot dog featuring BBQ Pulled Pork as well as cabbage slaw. They give you the option to have the bun either toasted or steamed and when it comes to you is presented in a basket. The hot dog itself was very good but for the $8 price it simply wasn't large enough, you'd have to buy fries or a poutine and it would end up pushing the price well over $10. (this likely explains why it's usually empty every time I walk past). Verdict: Tasty but too pricey - go to The Little Dog further down College! read more

Great hotdog options and service. Got a free doughnuts too overall it was a great time read more

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Avoid the over-hyped dogs; come for the tiny donuts! I'll echo the familiar sentiments that the pricing is too expensive for what you get. The boyfriend and I ordered two hot dogs (no sausage upgrade or extra toppings, or sides or drinks) - our bill came out to just over $18. For the price, we expected the dogs to be bigger - they weren't. They're about the size of the vacuum-sealed 8-pack of wieners you get in the supermarket. Wurst has similar pricing, but their sausages are literally twice the size/heft, and they have more meat choices. The hot dogs were tasty, but the portions were seriously underwhelming. The $9 Frankaphone (topped with 3 kinds of fancy cheese) looked meager and tiny, which my boyfriend inhaled in seconds. I had the $7.50 Southern Fancy (topped with slaw and pulled pork) which was delicious, but I was still left hungry after finishing (which doesn't happen EVER.) We decided to get desert, as we heard rave reviews about the hot and fresh mini donuts. We chose the Lemon Curd version (a dozen for $5.25) and it was worth EVERY. PENNY. Comparable to Tiny Tom donuts, the lemon version has tiny bits of lemon flecks in the batter (but it's not overwhelming in taste) topped with the bright yellow lemon filling you see on lemon danishes and tarts. (The presentation still needs to be worked on, as the lemon topping looked like a spastic mess, and coated most of the box it came in.) We initially planned on taking these home, but ended up devouring them all in one sitting, because evidently, we have zero self-control. You unfortunately can't mix and match different donuts in your dozen (there's also chocolate, strawberry, and plain sugar) but once you start eating these, you won't complain. Will definitely be back for the tiny donuts! In the meantime, I'll try my luck for a good weenie at Little Dog Steamies further down on College. read more

Really great hotdogs. Pricey indeed, but for all the unique toppings I feel like it's fine to have once in a while. In comparison to the hot dog street vendors, these hotdogs weren't any better, but what made these stand out were their buns. Oh man, I can eat their buns on their own if I had the chance. They were extremely soft and can melts in your mouth...in a good way. I got the turkey frank with the Seoul toppings. They gladly substituted the beef tips for the crab on my toppings. My friend got the veggie dog and fries, which was apparently great too, but not any different to the street ones he usually gets. I wouldn't go here regularly, but for a change its a good option. Previous reviews have claimed that the size is too small and not filling. But I feel like it's a regular size that you would get anywhere else. This with a side would easily satisfy someone. read more

Fancy Franks - Hot Dogs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Fancy Franks has THE BEST sausages in town. Its ridiculously good....it'll bring tears to your eyes. The casing has the perfect texture and snap when you bite down, the flavour overall is delicious. Plus they have an enormous amount of toppings! Today i tried the honey dijon mayo, oh my word! its amazing! Now their poutine......oh my goodness, where do i begin? Its seriously amazing. They have the best gravy ive tried in a long time. The fries are perfection, this poutine rocks. plus the portion is massive. I highly recommend this place. I'd eat here every day if my body would allow it. read more

Hm. It was an interesting experience. I love me a good sausage (har, har) and I couldn't wait to try this place out. The service was friendly and relatively fast and efficient. I had the Franks Got Seoul dog that came with Korean short ribs, kimchi, sesame and scallion. I got them to hold the kimchi and replaced with sauerkraut though as I'm really not a fan of kimchi, but I really wanted that kalbi. It was good - there was a lot of toppings on it - I definitely got my meat cravings satisfied. However, I can't say that the kalbi was really distinctive enough for me to definitively say that that's what it actually tasted like. It just tasted like marinated meat. We also got a regular poutine to share. It was yummy in the beginning, but got way too salty very quickly. I think I would have enjoyed it more if I had gotten a Fancy 90210 that comes with avocado and tomato (and bacon!) which may have cut down the salt a bit and added that hint of healthy eating. Who am I kidding?? I'm having a loaded hot dog! I'll just have to drink extra water and walk an extra, extra, extra steps to work it all off. read more

Fancy Franks - Franks got Seoul - Hot Dogs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I'm really really liking this place. Not because food is amazing - even though it is, but the service there is HILARIOUS! I met the asian guy who was there... I forgot his name. But he was funny as hell. He was super dooper friendly and greeted me with so much energy. His energy radiates across the room and no one there, I took note, was sad or upset with the food or anything. Sometimes, even when the food isn't the best, and when the service is amazing, the food doesn't seem to matter anymore. Nonetheless, I had the original Chicago Dog and it was so good! I found that I didn't like the bun (but that's a personal preference - I don't like eating much bread) but everything in the hot dog was delicious! Would I come back? YES! Just for that server! (ok fine.. and the food) read more

I saw this place on "You Gotta Eat Here" and thought that I gotta eat there. However, it wasn't great. I had the Franks Got Seoul hit dog ($9.00) and regular poutine ($6.50). The hot dog bun was very soggy (I guess from the kim chee). The actual hot dog and the bun were the same kind that many hot dog karts have. So, nothing special about it except the price. The Korean part (kim chee and beef ribs) were ok. The poutine, on the other hand was very good and it was a pretty good portion. The poutine makes it 3 stars. Without poutine, it's a 2. I would not go out my way to eat there. read more

Me and my wife came in today and ordered corn dogs and got them for take out oh boy wish I checked them out before I left 3 corn dogs was burnt missing batter and greasy as anything the place on bloor is 10 times better hands down I also upload a picture of the corn dogs too read more

Fancy Franks - Me and my wife came in today and that what we got - Hot Dogs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Specialty Hot Dogs. There's really not much else to say here - obviously what they make is delicious, because it is hot dogs. And it fills a niche market that undoubtedly exists. It is also pricey for something that you can make for a couple bucks at home in less time than it takes to make kraft dinner. All you have to do is math: you would otherwise buy Toronto streetmeat for 3 bucks (3.50 for a vegetarian, 4 for a sausage). At Frank's you can top that with Breaded Shrimp, Kimchi Noodles, Eggs and Bacon, et al. Sometimes, this will be a great idea. Is it at whatever point in time you happen to be at College in the Kensington district? Last night my dog partner and I split a Po Boy vegetarian dog. It was a great idea. We did the math. read more

Reviewed during: Fri Lunch time Service Speed: 3.5 / 5 Cooking speed: 3.5 / 5 Food Quality: 3.5 / 5 Food Quantity: 1 / 5 Price: 1 / 5 Cleanness: 4.5 / 5 Repeat: NO It was not very busy during Friday lunch time. It's very pricy for a tiny hotdog, I was expecting a size of a sausage. And they burnt the hotdog! I'm afraid the toppings and condiments tasted better than the meat...... I left the restaurant and went straight into Kensington for the rest of my meal. read more

As mentioned in my about me. I cook like a maniac. Although semi decent and original concept dogs, my choice was done wrong IMO Tried this out last night, had what was basically an eggs Benny hot dog, it could have been more enjoyable had it been constructed better. The eggs were draped over the top of the dog and bun, which in turn essentially exploded yolk all over my hands, eliminating what could have been the unique flavouring of a hot dog, hollandaise and eggs. Had the eggs been on the bottom in the bun with the dog on top and sauce over it. It definitely could have been a more enjoyable experience, where the yolk and sauce absorbed more into the bun instead of your hand. And for the cost paid, I felt the hot dog could have been slightly larger in size. Was not filling enough for a snack, I ended up grabbing a pizza slice to top up about 45 minutes later haha Been there once, dunno in ill give it another chance read more

Hadn't been down to this area in a while, were looking for a quick bite, so in we went to Fancy Franks. We ordered the Francine (breakfast in a hotdog, basically), the 90210 (avocados, bacon), plus poutine and and two drinks. The two dogs were really good, they hit the spot. The poutine was big, we didn't even finish it. The manager/owner was a class act, super friendly. We'd definitely come back here and try some of the other dogs. Some other reviews complained that it's just expensive hot dogs; our meal came to $26, which considering the ingredients and how filling the meal was, is a pretty good value in my opinion. I think it's more apt to say that Fancy Frank's is to hot dogs what Hero Burger is to burgers. If you don't care for nicer ingredients and better preparation, then don't complain that a cheaper burger can be had at McDonald's. read more

Saw this place on You Gotta Eat Here and decided to give it a try. Definitely worth the visit amazing gourmet hot dogs. Never thought you could use those words together but those aren't your ball park dogs. Finished the meal off with the mini doughnuts. Prices are extremely reasonable. Staff is nothing short of stellar, great service and extremely helpful. Will be a regular stop on my visits to Toronto. read more

Fancy Franks - Hot Dogs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This place wins!!!! Awesome food! Awesome staff!!! The buns are perfect and the dogs are all you think they would be! The steamies and hickory sticks are a nice touch for sure!! read more

Came in to see if we could use the washroom for my nine-year-old daughter. Was told "sorry, it's for customers only." Glad to see customer service is a priority here. read more