First time here and was very happy that the bad reviews from a couple of years ago don't apply. We were having a late breakfast around 11:00am and decided to try Frankie Doodles. We were greeted promptly, seated and immediately given menus. I had French toast and it was good, made with white bread, battered and fried, so kind of common. My husband had breakfast sausage and eggs. The sausage was very flavorful, as was the bacon I had. The star of the meal was the incredible cinnamon roll. Many breakfast places serve oversized cinnamon rolls with buttercream frosting, which is fine. Just too much bread and frosting for us. Here the cinnamon roll is pricey @ $8.50 but totally worth it. It's gigantic and balanced; plenty of cinnamon and cream cheese frosting. Our server was great and there was nothing sticky on the menus, salt & pepper or condiments and every table looked clean. read more

Frankie Doodle's - Incredible cinnamon roll! - American Near Me - Spokane, Washington

I have driven by this place almost every day on the freeway for literal decades, but it was never convenient to stop until recently. At one time, this place was pretty nice, but the upholstery on several chairs and booths is showing cracks and fading. Also some kind of just old smell permeated the place. Can't really describe it, but it gave the feeling of years without a proper deep cleaning. The employees were pretty friendly except the cook, who seemed to complain about everything said to him by the servers. Really good coffee, and they bring you a carafe so you can pour it when you want and not mess up the sugar/creamer/coffee ratio that often happens when the servers do drive by refills. Plus you don't have to wait for a refill when you want it when they get busy. Scrambled eggs, very good, not overly done but not runny. Sausage really good. My main gripe is my waffle, which was done great on the outside but definitely not done on the inside. My first guess is the waffle iron is either set to the wrong temp or is just old and not cooking properly. Either way, it tasted horrible and I was a little concerned after eating a few bites if it was even safe. I may still return someday because the servers were cool and the vibe was relaxing even if the place needs a major face lift. I will definitely never get waffles again, which is sad, because I love waffles. read more

Excellent breakfast, just like the good old days! Loved the waitress and the chef was spot on! Forgot how great the food was! Definitely have to go back more often! read more

I was in from out of town and this place was suggested to me by the fellow from the Weed Shop - The stoner was right and it did not disappoint ! Def going again next flight in. Exactly what I needed before a long flight back to Texas - read more

Frankie Doodle's - A few menu items - American Near Me - Spokane, Washington

Came here for lunch with my Dad. It's been several years since either of its have been here. It's cleaner than it used to be and the food came out very fast. My Dad ordered the Meat Lovers Omelette and it appeared to have a lot of meat in it. I ordered the Gourmet burger, it was alright. The ham has a slightly weird taste, but the burger was cooked well. Our server was attentive. read more

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I just discovered this restaurant and have alreay been here twice. The food is classic American and delicious. I've had the #4 special mini breakfast with german sausage.. and they know how to cook german sausage. The exterior firm and the interior soft and not to salty. The last time I went I got the classic hamburger and it was not greasy at all. the food tastes quality and the customer service is outstanding. Best of all, the value for dollar is excellent. I highly recommend this little gem. read more

The food here is average, nothing that great or amazing. For the price of it you can go to a nicer restaurant. The place seems kind of dirty. We stopped in as visitors to the area and felt out of place since the vibe of this place seemed to be for locals/regulars only. Our waitress did greet us right away and ask for our drink orders as we were walking to sit down. She didn't come back except to give us our food and final check, not to see if we needed anything else. The staff kept talking with customers they knew over helping everyone. read more

Frankie Doodle's - Skillet with bacon - American Near Me - Spokane, Washington

One of my favorite places to eat! The fries are always delicious and some of the best around. The burgers are excellent as well as all the other food, great classic spot to dine. read more

Amazing food. Amazing service and great prices, stopped through on our way fell tri cities to Idaho and we couldn't have picked a better spot read more

* Service 10 * Clean atmosphere 10 * Food 6 - Looked at pictures of the food they served. Shows a plate size chicken fried steak. This is why we went there. This however was not the case . It was the size of a store size chicken fried steak. read more

Frankie Doodle's - Diner - American Near Me - Spokane, Washington

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food was under cooked, and coffee was water down. pray I don't get sick, they normally great but I was not impressed at akl

Tried them today for the first time it was delicious. Nice clean interior friendly staff lots of menu choices will definitely be back

We hit this spot every year or so..... Old school dinner ... Great service every time. Easy parking in a secure lot. Large portions like a dinner should be. Breakfast all day. Tater tots available with everything. If you are looking for trendy - not your spot. If you are looking for a good old American dinner with a friendly server and fast service with a smile and a story this is your place. Every town should have a place like this. read more

Needed a quick morning bite before an appointment, and figured we'd give Frankie another shot. In the early 90's, this place was a Spokane must for late night dining after all the clubs closed down. The 00's were not kind to it at all, when it became an unfortunate place to patronize, because of all the aggressive panhandlers that were within proximity. This morning's brunch was just fine, and there was thankfully no derelict-dodging. Place was pretty full under the current health event; the staff was friendly; the price was right; and, we were in and out of there in under 45 mins. Frankie lives... read more

Frankie Doodle's - Magic Triangles... - American Near Me - Spokane, Washington

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This is not a typical diner!!! For starters the staff treat you like family... You have to let go of your usual expectations of being treated like a King or Queen and just be part of the family. Serving sizes are large and plentiful. Tina our server made us feel right at home as part of a family.. Great Experience!! read more

Frankie Doodle's - I think the picture speaks for itself...BTW. these were off the mini serving menu! - American Near Me - Spokane, Washington

Great food, Service is good, but can be slow... went with party of 12 on a Saturday afternoon... there was also another very large party and the restaurant was pretty full...while it took a while we all got food, hot and served correct.... read more

Frankie Doodles has a great breakfast on the cheap! Staff is nice and funny. If you want to take a step back to the 70's you'll like this place with all its nostalgia. nice little diner. read more

Frankie Doodle's - American Near Me - Spokane, Washington

I don't know how this restaurant can still stay open. The tables, chairs, and the floor was absolutely disgusting. And to add on top of this, flies everywhere while your eating. What really bothered me, was seeing an employee walking around with 5 gallon buckets going in and out of where the food was being prepared. And then he walks straight to the bathroom with these buckets. I can only imagine what must have been in it. The food was also not cooked properly, it literally looked like the chef just threw it in the microwave. I strongly suggest you find another place to dine. Feel free to step inside and have a look for yourself. read more

Frankie Doodle's - Doodles Restaurant - American Near Me - Spokane, Washington

Went there for lunch to celebrate our teenage grandson's birthday. Oh wow! What a great place! It was like an old-style diner and the food was Top Notch! There was lots of it, and it was very well prepared. The meals came to our table very rapidly. We had the extreme good fortune to have Sheila as our server. Haven't had such excellent service in any restaurant in years! She was attentive, very personable, and really added to our dining experience. If you're lucky, you'll get Sheila as your server when you visit Frankie Doodles!! read more

It has been a long time since we have gone here. Not much different still pretty friendly staff, decent food good price. No frills... Big menu with lots of choices... Coffee was good. read more

Frankie Doodle's - Liver and onions - American Near Me - Spokane, Washington

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We spent two hours at the restaurant while it was not busy. An hour after ordering we finally got our food. The food was cold and was not good. The service was bad to say the least. The owner of the restaurant was working her butt off and was very pleasant, but the other staff did not have the same energy. It may have been an off day or some other issue, but I won't ever go back there again. read more

This place is not trying to be anything other than what it is, a Greasy Spoon Diner. I mean come on.. what gave it away? The stuffed deer outside paired with the wrap around booths didn't hurt. You have your usual elderly diner folk, who are eating their dinner at 3-4pm, you have your family's looking for something easy for the kids to eat and some crayons to keep them busy, you have your usual bunch of surly, yet somewhat pleasant, waitstaff, and you have the menu (nothing about 'Frankie Doodles' screams gourmet). I had the chill with corn bread while stopping through on my drive across the US. I had been in the car for almost a month now, and I was very happy to find this place. The chili was filled to the brim with meat and beans, which is just the way I like it, and the corn bread was soft and sweet. Overall, I was pretty happy with this place. Zero pretense. Zero BS. Zero upset. read more

Frankie Doodle's - American Near Me - Spokane, Washington

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Its exactly what you expect. Hometown people making an honest living making honest food. Good people. Sticky tables and menus..The eyes of the regulars are upon you as you walk through the doors...don't let them bother you...They are human...Most of them! read more

Frankie Doodle's - Greasy spoon diner with regulars at the Counter...A hometown place with hometown feel - American Near Me - Spokane, Washington

Frankie Doodle was probably the place to go in the 50's, 60', and 70's. But while the decor is outdated the service is fast and friendly! You get a ton of food for the price and it is good but nothing to weite home about. read more

Frankie Doodle's - Chicken Fried Steak - American Near Me - Spokane, Washington

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Never knew what this place was until almost a year ago. And it's great to bring the whole family and have a great breakfast. I think this place is bomb and have taken my son here a couple times to share a breakfast. And now I think im going to go again. read more

Classic food, classic place, classically good. Nothing super special but decently good food & good prices. read more

Bland greasy food served by people who act like they hate their job, because they do. They are supposed to have unlimited coffee refills, but I once went an hour and a half without anyone coming back with new coffee. The extra star is for the illuminated sign that always seems to have select letters burnt out that can be seen for entertainment value when driving by on I-90. "rank Doods," "Fake oodle's," "Frandle's," etc. Every time I arrive in Spokane and see it's still in business, I marvel. Go to Dick's and get a burger, I beg of you! read more

Well this place is just nasty looking, old, worn out and it desperate need of updating! I mean everything needs updating from the plates to the silverware to the glasses, floors, paint, building , landscaping, etc , etc. The manager though rocks! Super nice lady and the new waitress we had for our party of 11 was very sweet and attentive. The food was actually overall good. Chicken fried steak with gravy was really good. Fries were good. Hamburger was good. Chicken Parm was good! Turkey club sandwich below average though. Salads also way below average. Come on get some decent lettuce good grief. Dressings on salads..ugh.....Bottom line is a would go back as the prices are very good and the portions large. They also serve a few beer selections which we enjoyed. They have a nice conference room to dine in as well. read more

For years I've driven through Spokane while traveling, and seen their sign from the freeway. For whatever reason this year we decided to stop and grab a bite instead of driving straight through. Little did I know that this venture off the freeway would be a trip back in time. 1st off Frankie Doodles is not much more then a typical coffee shop. The food like the client base isn't pretentious and doesn't try to be. The square building hearkens back to a different era and no doubt has seen better times. The interior follows suit complete with stuffed deer in the entry. There's a counter that will comfortably seat a 1/2 dozen, and the booths are large and comfy. The prices aren't cheap, but the old adage you get what you pay for is true. The menu is heavy on meat including a German sausage and kraut dish. The pancakes were large light and fluffy. The sausage patty was large and very good, tasting freshly made (in house maybe) with a hint of sage and pepper. The vegetable stir fry was plentiful, fresh and very light in flavor allowing you to taste the vegetables. To top it all off, the service was attentive and friendly, leaving us willing to come back anytime we happen to be passing through Spokane. read more

We were looking for a reasonably price breakfast place so decided to give it a try. While we were a little too late for it today, they have some awesome early bird specials (5am - 7am) that we will definitely check out some other time, as we are early risers normally. The eggs were good (yes you need to add your own seasoning but this isn't uncommon as it is easier for customers to add salt than take it away), the hash browns were great, the sausage and bacon were both very good, and the pancakes were huge. Yes it is old. Yes it could use a good update but hey, that's one of the reasons they can be reasonably priced. Overall I recommend it if you want a good breakfast at a good price. The service was great. If you are a one of the people that like surgically clean yuppie places, go somewhere else. If you are a normal working person who just wants to enjoy a breakfast without breaking the bank, it is worth a visit. read more

This is a pre order rating and I chose 5 stars just because they serve one of my favorite foods. I am excited because for almost 2 decades I have been trying to find some place, any place that serves fried clams! It's an east coast thing and no where to be found....Until.... I spoke to a banker and we talked food. She suggested Frankie Doodles. I was so excited! Ordered my clams and waiting for the delivery now. I'll be back to finish the review because I know my fired clams and will easily be able to tell how these are. :) read more

This place is a real gem, just off the freeway on 3rd ave. next to Dick's. (another great place) The waitress was awesome. The food was decent. The only reason that this isn't a five star, is because of David the cook. get rid of him, and you'll have lots of customers. He was very disrespectful, and was being very inappropriate and rude to the waitress. She did not deserve to be yelled at like that in front of the customers. read more

Read the reviews before coming here (at my brother's recommendation) and it was actually slightly better than I expected. The reviews have it right mostly--a "greasy spoon" place that will give you a hearty meal at prices comparable to the big chain restaurants. Has the typical bar seating, sizeable booths. A big deer greets you as you walk in, so you know you're not in for a fine dining experience. Food was good enough. I had a Denver omelet with hash browns and son had a straight up cheeseburger. We shared their big cinnamon roll, which was tasty although slight dry on the outside layers. The burger was good, the bun was firm and tasty, the fries were a hit as they were real crispy yet soft in the middle. Have to be fries from a bag but they were good. My Denver omelet was quite tasty, peppers and onion were fresh, ham was not dry or overcooked. My hash browns had pretty good potato flavor but were slightly on the greasy side--but that's what I would expect here, and it was not so bad that I didn't eat the lot of it :) Service was prompt, very attentive and accurate. As I mentioned, prices were comparable to the usual places, but I think this is more like home food than the others. read more

Food was good. They were busy our server had a huge section and was still on top of things. read more

Frankie Doodle's - This is the chef salad. It is huge. So bring your appetite. - American Near Me - Spokane, Washington

Decent spot that's been there forever, plus they have draft beer. Get the big chicken fried if you're a real man. read more

Frankie Doodle's - Chicken fried steak - American Near Me - Spokane, Washington

My wife has been here before and we were in town for a doctors appointment and she suggested we go there. I really liked it - it reminded me of diners back east. Some complained of the "dated" decor but that was part of the charm in my book. I had the taco salad. It included salsa, sour cream and guacamole PLUS it had avacado slices on the salad itself. There were choices of chicken or ground beef - I got the latter. The taco shell was a little greasy but still quite yummy. My wife got the Shrimp and Avacado salad with Blue Cheese dressing. She really liked the salad but said the dressing was a little runny. Overall we enjoyed it very much. I really want to try breakfast there. read more

Very good food, good service. The restaurant could use a remodel, however, the food makes up for it.

Lived in Spokane 10 years and finally tried this place. It was exactly what I expected it to be. Good portions for a adequate price. The food was good and regardless of these other reviews my service was great super nice people. This is the definition of your grandfathers restaurant. From a Health nuts perspective it was a little greesy for me, Good coffee though, and they gave me plenty in a personal refiller so they never really had to come back and get more. Service was good very attentive, but it was rather slow when I went. Happy people ready to serve, but I might have just gone at the right time. Tried the omelete it was a big omelete and it was better than average for your normal American Diner. Overall I probably won't make it a regular place I go, but I will definitely go back again. read more

We love this place. Me and my son go there for breakfast and the first time we went there it tasted super good so we went another time.

Love this place! Best breakfast in town. Super friendly wait staff. It's basic fare - but sometimes that's what you need.