This place really didn't live up to expectations. I feel kind of silly for paying $12 for a hotdog. I ordered the francophone and went to sit down and wait while it was made--I was called up about 10 minutes later when it was ready... The 3 different types of "gourmet cheese" were cold/unmelted, was never asked if I wanted any toppings or condiments on it--so it was basically just a $12 hotdog topped with cold shredded cheese. read more

Fancy Franks - $12 hotdog - Hot Dogs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The hot dogs at any Toronto Vendor are way better and cheaper- with better service as well. I ordered the Buffalo hot dog and asked for it to be substituted with a chicken dog in place of the beef one. The cashier without issue processed my order, but the hot dog 'chef' (if you can call it that) and the condiment people made a huge fuss about my substitution. This isn't Terroni, there are no Hot Dog traditions, give me my chicken hot dog. They gave in to my request but said they couldn't put all the condiments on the chicken dog that they would on the beef Buffalo dog. It was totally gross anyway, i don't even think the extra condiments would have saved it. $8.00 for a gross hot dog. If you want a hot dog with the works, bring some bacon and guacamole to your closest hotdog vendor, i promise you will enjoy it much more than Franks, and I just gave you an invisible Hot Dog Groupon to save $4.00 read more

unfortunately they look better than they taste and they cost more than they're worth. the dogs are plain 'ol dogs but the topping options are great - it's just the quality of said toppings are average. the space is pretty chill and the doughnuts are pretty yummy though! 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

I've only tried the chili dog and a dozen donuts, so take my review with a grain of salt. The hotdog tasted like a standard Schneiders, plus huge heapings of saucy ground beef on top. As expected, it got messy real fast... my hotdog eventually just fell through my bun and I had to eat it with a fork. Not the best experience. I can't complain about the donuts, I got the off-menu option of vanilla/cinnamon glaze, and they were warm and gooey. Nice atmosphere and good service, plus I got 15% off by showing my student card, but as some other reviewers have said, it's too pricey for just a hot dog, even it does have some innovative toppings. I'll stick with a spicy street meat sausage next time. read more

Deciding to try this place since me and my friend were in the area and hungry. I'm not a fan on Hot Dogs so i ordered a poutine instead. It was very decent but I wouldn't really recommend getting a poutine here. I felt like it tasted bland and overpriced. Maybe the Hot Dogs are much better, but will not go here again to get a poutine read more

Stopped in to try Fancy Franks today and I'm a fan. I had the Coney Dog and loved every bite. Nice spice in the chill, not too hot, not too mild. Took it to go and managed to eat it in my car without getting wearing any of it, which was a pretty amazing feat considering the toppings were piled on. My only suggestion would be for lots of napkins in the take out bag. read more

Catering primarily to the lunch crowd, FF is a relatively small store front, with a large communal table down the center of the room, and a small seating area across the front window. I'm not sure how busy it gets around noon, but I can only imagine the anxiety of trying to nab on of these seats. I mean, these are not your average Yonge and Dundas street vendor wieners. Trust me. Unless you have an office or apartment close by, or you really could care less about your outfit, you're probably going to want to sit down. Thankfully, at closing time, seating was not an issue. The way it works at FF is you can choose from the massive selection of outrageous hot dog concoctions (think Korean short ribs and kimchi), or you can choose to build your own. FF offers a huge variety of "free" toppings like olives, sauerkraut, corn relish and specialty condiments, and you can add meat, cheese and other gourmet items (like sauteed peppers and onions or slaw) for a price ($2-3 each). You can also sub out your all beef hot dog for a sausage (sweet, spicy or chicken, $1 extra) or for my vegetarian friends, a veggie frank (free). In addition to wieners, they also serve fries, poutines, milkshakes and doughnuts. I really wanted the doughnuts, but alas, were told that they had turned off their machine for the night. I also would have loved a sample of poutine, but guess what? I had already eaten an entire Thai meal and definitely only had the stomach space for one midnight snack, if that. So speaking of meals, this is what we had: Franks Coney Island with chili, mustard, and requested sans chopped onions ($6.50) Both boys went with this classic and weren't disappointed. As in all of our choices, the wiener itself had a good beefy flavour and a satisfying snap in the casing. I also liked the bit of charring from the grill. The bun was toasted for maximum topping security and flavour, and packed with the meaty rich chili. I have never had a Coney Island chili dog, but I loved the spicy tangy kick of the mustard against the bold beef flavour of the chili. Solid choice Southern Fancy with BBQ pulled pork and cabbage slaw ($7.50) Also excellent, maybe my favourite. The pulled pork was generous and very tender and moist, while the slaw had a nice balance of tangy and creaminess. My only criticism would have been that I think it could have used some more (if there even was any?) BBQ sauce to add some smokiness to the party. Frank and Beans with baked beans, bacon and maple syrup ($8) Totally reminded me of my childhood, and my sister's favourite stand by meal- beans and wieners. I was expecting sad little bacon bites, but was really impressed by the massive portion of crispy salty bacon against the soft supple texture of the sweet baked beans. The maple was absolutely not overwhelming, as it ended up being a really well balanced bite (well, maybe not nutritionally balanced). The Frankaphone with Smoked Gruyere, Horseradish Cheddar Squeaky Curds, Honey Dijon Mayo ($9) Updated subsequent visit:Talk about rich, this dog was fat on fat on fat, thankfully cut by a little spicy dijon flavour. I loved the horseradishy heat and the chew of the curds, but I did think the whole thing needed a little acid to cut the fat. I was tempted to put a little ketchup on it just to brighten things up a bit, but I didn't want to ruin the French theme.... read more

I stopped in for a quick bite on a Friday evening. The restaurant has a large selection of Frankfurt's. There is a good number of topping you can add to your meal. The price is a little high for a Hotdog, but it was damn good. read more

In a nutshell, the place is pricey however the service and the food was outstanding. I had the Coney Island dog, my little one had the plain ol frank. Side of poutine with a Pepsi and a chocolate milk...$22.01 later. The dogs are %100 beef with lamb casing. My little one wasn't crazy about the dog casing but she enjoyed it nonetheless. The poutine was outstanding! The manager came over and ensured that we were enjoying our meal and that everything was to our satisfaction. He even gave us some mini donuts with chocolate and strawberries for us to try. I saw some negative reviews about this place, but I really enjoyed the food and the service. The only downside is the price. read more

Slow service. Terrible for a steam dog and just not inviting will stick to my hotdog guy on Bathurst and college

Came to the Bloor location with my husband and our two girls. The place was empty. A couple of guys came in, looked at the menu and then left. We ordered 2 poutines and 4 dogs totaling $42. Seen it on, "you gotta eat here". Food quality is poor. Portion for the price is very small. Nothing special. Came to try something new. Wished we went to the hot dog vendor down the street. Customer service was great! read more

When it first opened the donut machine wasn't working and now it does but it takes forever to get a dozen made, so if you want donuts order them via the telephone then go pick them up. As for the hot dogs; ya creat selection but way over priced. The poutine is what I come in for every now and then. The staff are nice. The store is clean. read more

Wow, I am honestly shocked this place is rated so low. Besides that, My friend and I swung by this place late after an event to grab some snacks, and Eric served us with a giant smile, and was super helpful in terms of giving us suggestions, tips, and information about the shop. We had the hotdog with eggs (which were perfectly cooked over easy), and cajun fries (could that basket get any bigger?!) with the nutella biscott donuts on the side (I saved two for my husband, he wad in love). The place was incredibly clean, and the staff even handled drunk, unruly customers that came in, just as normal (I'm sure they're used to it, it's college.) I have nothing but great things to say about Eric and the food that was served. I am an immediate fan and can't wait to bring my husband here to try all of the other franks (I have my eye on the pulled pork one, obviously). read more

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Don't.. Just don't. I came here expecting gourmet hot dogs (which in hindsight sounds like an oxymoron) and instead found barely boiled hot dogs on "steamed" (read: soggy, mushy) buns. The only saving grace here were the French fries, which when compared to the hot dog were surprisingly delicious. Moral of the story: you're better off (stomachs and wallets) sticking to Toronto street meat. read more

Great service, the food was good. I say good for myself because I hate hotdogs. And so you say, "Then wth were you doing at a hot dog place??!!" My boyfriend LA LA LOVES EM....so yea :) Haha, anyways... I got the Po' Boy gets Fancy and he got the Fancy Francine. They were both amazing, I loved the fact you could add extra toppings as you liked and THE DOUGHNUTS!!!! We got a half a dozen of nutella and half of the lemon. FREAKING AMAZING. I'll go back for the donuts, my boyfriend will go back for both haha. read more

I have been to this location twice, I really enjoy their food. Yes it's kind of pricey for a hot dog. However they have a great variety/selection for everyone's flavour preference. There are different toppings you can add to your already loaded dog. Can get messy so make sure to grab lots of napkins. We tend to order a poutine along with our dogs, and they're all seasoned well - not too overpowering that makes you down a gallon of water. I knocked off a star due to the service being very on and off. I had to ask them if I got toppings added, they may not always ask you. So if you see something you want to be added let them know if they haven't offered it to you. read more

This was my first time at this location. The service was great - super helpful (which we love)! I asked what was popular and what the guy recommended. He suggested the Frankie Goes To Buffalo (panko fried weiner). It was good, nice mix of textures, crunchy, chewy, spice with a bit of kick to it. Very flavourful. Love the varied menu. Clean funky washrooms. Wish it was a tad cheaper, but apart from that, I'll be back! read more

Delicious option when you want a cheat day!! They were very nice and gave us free donuts for dessert to! read more

Fancy Franks - Mmmm - Hot Dogs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This place was decent. The milkshakes were a tad "watery" but the donuts we ordered were made right on the spot and sinfully delicious. Possibly a little too doughy but we were hungover and starving so they were perfect. Didn't try their other food, but the place smelled good and the decor was cool. I'd go back maybe. read more

i enjoyed fancy franks. i thought the portion and price were okay, but i'm not a big eater. the toppings are very creative, and of the ones i tried, worked really well together. the food came out quickly, but it wasn't busy when i went. all-in-all it's a nice addition to college street and i'd certainly go there again if i had another hot dog craving. read more

So delicious. Nice customer service. Decent price. Had poutine (the best fries). Some specialty dog with plans to go back and try others. Milkshake shared was perfect. read more

Awesome spot, had the fancy schmancy poutine and it was ahhmaaziing had all my fave things: scallions, a fried egg, Korean bbq rib, cheese curds, and gravy + they have donuts. The staff is beyond friendly and very helpful, I dropped my phone and it slid under their drink fridge the owner immediately told me not to worry and pushed the fridge over (it was pretty heavy) and got my phone. A+ food and A+ staff. read more

Fancy Franks is worth visiting if you are looking for something quick and familiar with a slight spin (and if you don't mind spending more than five dollars for a hot dog). Toppings range from the standard ketchup and mustard to BBQ baked beans. Thick milkshakes, doughnuts, and poutine all make the list of items never previously considered for pairing with a hot dog. But it works. The chocolate milkshake is perfect. It is not too sweet, it is not too heavy, it isn't paired with mountains of whip cream. The flavor is deep and has layers, and unlike many shakes bought back home, is not made using the chocolate syrup that no matter how much you mix it, it never fully mixes. The doughnuts are bite sized ringlets of dough made fresh to order, and the cinnamon glaze is great. Not only are they great fresh, sitting them in a fridge over night does them no harm. The hotdogs can be messy, but then, how can anything with baked beans on top not be messy? This is not an "order and go" kind of place, not unless you want to be wearing your food. As best I can tell, the hotdogs are nothing special. What sets Fancy Franks hot dogs apart from Seven Eleven hotdogs is the toppings selection, price, and freshness. read more

Frankie goes to Buffalo is definitely the star of the show here. Great place if you're not in the mood for street meat but have a hankering for hot dogs or poutine. The name says it all, various choices of toppings and styles or hotdogs making it "fancy". Poutines are good too. Only thing stopping me from giving a complete 5 star is the price. It is a bit pricy for a hot dog at the end of the day. Otherwise a great lunch spot in the area! read more

"The Food at This Place is Awesome!!" Hands down great food, I've only managed to have the dogs yet.. All great ones & eager to try the poutine. I'm usually in at lunch hour to get my usual dog and drink always leave with the taste buds happy :) Only reason I'm giving this a 3/5 star review is the man who I'm assuming is the owner (I could be wrong about him), came into the kitchen area of the restaurant last week while many customers, kids and my self were enjoying our lunches to yell at the 2 poor staff members working so hard to make food for the busy rush of hungry people! It was so un called for disturbing everyone's meal! Anyway enough of my rambling on about my meal last week.. :P !! All together this place is such a cool idea & one of a kind place all of the other times I've came into eat I have been greeted and severed by the kind lady cashier! read more

Charming retro style decor inside but pretty underwhelming hotdog given the price (around $9+). Fast food trucks selling sausages and poutine definitely give you more of the bang for your buck in comparison to Fancy Franks, if you were to spend at least $9 for a hotdog/fries combo read more

There's this young Spanish looking chick here- SHE MAKES THE MOST BOMB HOT DOGS OF LIFE!!! I wish I knew her name .. but I love going in there when she's there because I know I'm about to get a realllll good meal read more

This isn't a restaurant review as much as a WTF review. I'm recently employed in the College and Spadina area. I've been to Lets Be Frank on Spadina a number of times for lunch since they opened and I love the place. Today I thought I'd try Fancy Franks for my lunch break. Before I left the office I went online to check the menu out; fancy franks hasn't got one hotdog listed on their website menu.. Not 1. The poutines and donuts look good, I could care less about the milk shakes or ice cream in March. WTF Frank, I've only got 40mins for lunch, why do you make planning my break so darn difficult? read more

Great little place for hot dogs. Staff was friendly and it was pretty quick service (waited only a few minutes). I got the FFGHD as a daily special which was priced at $5, great value! I did get Chi Town on a separate visit and it was again a great dog but priced a bit high. read more

There are other way better hot dog joints in town. I had the Coney Island and the casing of the hot dog was too hard for me to bite through. That led to a very messy lunch and I must have gone through 15 napkins. My friend and I also tried the cajun fries and there wasn't much cajun about them. They had little to no spice and to be honest, the experience was so underwhelming I think I'm done composing this review. On a positive note, they put a boatload of chili on that hot dog, so they don't skimp. But what's good about having a ton of food you don't truly enjoy? read more

I've been looking forward to trying this establishment ever since it's opened, so maybe it's my fault for having expectation. Now, I know that Opinions are like a**Holes,(everybody has one) - but I feel as my experience goes beyond a simply matter of opinion. We ordered two different Dogs. The first, the "Korean" dog. I opted to upgrade to a Spicy Sausage. The inattentive girl working the counter asked me what I wanted on my dog, only to be reminded by the cashier that I had ordered the Korean Dog. She added the braised rib meat, kimchee and a few rings of diced scallion to my Sausage. Firstly, At 8.50 - i was pretty disappointed a the size of the sausage. It wasn't much more then a 1/2'' thick, and barely long enough to cover the small bun. The Korean Beef was moist, but flavorless - and did not bring any of the soy/ginger/sesame flavors that I would expect from "korean" beef ribs. The second dog we ordered was the Greek style dog, topped with Tomato, Cucumber, Feta Cheese and Black olives. The biggest issue with this dog was the deliver. It *really* doesn't make sense to prep your toppings in pieces that are so big that they require individual bites. The tomato slices were a mouth full in themselves, along with the super thick cucumbers and whole black olives. Spending the extra time to PROPERLY dice your toppings in a manner that they can all be shared together would have made this dog much more enjoyable. There's really no point in putting toppings on a hot dog, if they have to be eaten separately. I understand and appreciate what They're going for - but I hope that these details are things they can sort out, as I surely won't be going back to spend nearly $20 on two hot dogs that weren't even in line with the quality of $3.50 street meat. Having the chance to read other Reviews here - i see that most of my thoughts have fallen in line with the experience of others. Guess that shows that i'm not someone with unrealistic expectations. read more

Chevon just made me the best hotdog I've ever eaten. Incredibly fresh bun good snap on the dog. And we have just taken awesome donuts home. THANKS! read more

I tried the Po'Boy hot dog. The hot dog itself was good. But the prices were a bit over priced.

Fairly new store, nice pleasant and welcoming when you walk in. Looks like an interesting concept. For what it is, a hot dog, seems pricey. You don't just get a hot dog, you are buying into an original concept, I guess that makes it reasonable. Everything seems well thought out except they seem to have forgot the Canadian story. I would say at least 50% of Canadians have had and enjoyed the basic steamie all dressed and they don't offer that version here. If you are looking for cheap and cheerful, try Little Dog down the street. read more

Ordered the chili dog with onions. The ground beef + onion combination was alright but that was an awful, awful hot dog. I would have been better off buying a street hot dog. The hot dog itself was dry and most rubbery I've ever had anything. I couldn't fully chew through it and ended up giving up halfway (the portions aren't even that big) because it was just not worth the effort to eat it. Definitely not worth the price tag at all. Otherwise the store itself is nice and clean with decent decor. Really awkward placement for a menu (its on a side wall at the far back or the restaurant in chalk.) Staff was friendly and the food took a little bit long but not unreasonably so. read more

It was pretty nice. Good tasting hot dog. A little on the pricey side. Poutine was really good. Good service overall.

Finally stopped by for a few hot dogs and what a nice surprise. Steamed buns freashly made corned dogs and poutine that would make any Montrealer feel at home. Also try the mini doughnuts freshly made and delicious. read more

This was my first time stopping by, as it had come highly recommended. Immediately, the man working behind the counter was warm and friendly, and completely inviting, letting us know which toppings were being offered, and what his personal recommendations were. We ordered the pulled pork hot dog, and the Korean beef-ribs hotdog, and both were extremely well done. The kimchi on the Korean beef rib dog was an awesome kick of flavour. We split the fries, and later we were treated to the amazing in-house donuts. Even though we were both full from generous proportions, we could still make room for these. They are fantastic - and freshly made! They practically melt in your mouth. The food was great - everything was fresh and the place is spic and span. Above all else, the excellent customer service was what will bring us back, and make us recommend the place to our friends. It was amazing, and much appreciated. The friendly staff make this a neighbourhood gem, and service like that makes everything top notch! read more

Very friendly service. The manager/supervisor working was lovely and accommodating. He made sure our 15 month old had a high chair (high enough for tall tables, bonus points!), and gave us some donuts to sample. Had plain frank with pickles & ketchup, steamie with avocado & tomato, and the frank'n'beans. The only thing that would've made it more user-friendly is to make all do-it-yourself toppings free and make up for it with the pricey gourmet topping'd dogs. It's confusing to be asked what you want on a hot dog and then be told, "you can't have that, it's extra". She did it anywayy, which is nice, but we're so used to Subways and Chipotles, that having to pay extra for something laid out for you is a little disconcerting. All in all, it was a good hot dog. Although I agree it's pricey, it is 1) handmade and 2) "gourmet" so.... take it or leave it. The soup was handmade and really delicious. Nice atmosphere. Staff handled a lunch rush with pretty good grace. Cook had it all figured out. They were even training someone when we were there. Would go back, for sure! read more