Went in with customer for lunch. For $16.99 each the quality and quantity is second to non. I also was impressed with the complete atmosphere. Well done ladies. read more

Came back with more people, ordered (mostly) different stuff, and I now think it's worthy of a 5 star rating. They're still understaffed, and this was really apparent on a Saturday at brunch, but the food. The food. Frankie's #1 burger was again amazing. The meat is so ... meaty. Almost decadent, with how strong and beefy it is. The pickles were really good, actually. The 4-cheese grilled cheese (ordered with extra brie instead of blue cheese) was buttery and delicious. The fig jam was a perfect accent - sweet and smooth. I ordered the Rocky (cheesesteak) with onion rings, with no peppers. The rings were unimpeachable. The steak was tender and (again) meaty. The cheese was perfect. 5/5, eagerly awaiting my return. read more

Great neighbourhood diner. Very good value for money. The cuisine is pretty standard and won't win awards for inventiveness, but for a sandwich, a burger, or brunch it's a great spot. Service is diner level as well which is fine. read more

Frankie's has always been a top brunch place of mine. They serve you with decent portions at affordable rates. This is the 6th time I've come back to Frankie. Had been used to going to the location on College and Yonge. Decided to try this place as it was closer to Eaton's. Service is great, their staff are always greeting you with those smiles that just brighten up your morning. read more

Frankie's - Western omelette. So much fries! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Had brunch here on the weekend. Was initially going somewhere in Liberty Village but a certain restaurant which didn't allow for reservations had a wait time of up to 1.5 hours. Ridiculous. Anyhow, we walked around and came across to Frankie's. The only seats available was at the bar, which was fine. The service was good and the food came fairly quickly. I also liked the prices as it wasn't inflated like most places in the area since it was in downtown Toronto. Ordered the big breakfast. It was alright but I question the number of eggs used. The big breakfast is supposed to come with three eggs. I did ask for scrambled, and I usually make three at home also, but it looked more like 1.5 eggs were used. I had a huge craving for pancakes... but it was definitely better at I-Hop. But yummm Canadian Maple syrup !! read more

My friend and I went to Frankie's on a whim last Sunday for brunch because the original place we wanted to check out was a 30min wait. We waited less than 10min to sit as we agreed to sit at the bar. We were so hungry so we quickly ordered the same things: a cup of coffee, and the pulled pork eggs bennys. The food didnt take too long, and it was a massive portion. You could probably share one order between 2 people. The pulled pork bennys, oh man, I don't even know where to start. It was so saucy and delicious. Just thinking about it makes me want to fall into a food coma. That plate was literally the epitome of a food coma. Highly recommend this dish, but highly would not recommend it if you have plans to be active after. I didnt leave my bed for the rest of the day after that. 10/10 hangover/brunch meal read more

They recently underwent renovation. The new signage says "Frankie's, THE WORLD'S BEST BURGER". Given my previous love-hate relationship with the old Frankie's (it was Cheap, but oh-so-many-unpleasant-smelling-people-around-me, but its Cheap!), I had to give it a try. The place now has 3 plasmas at the bar, some small-uncomfortable-looking (but clean) booths, and good lighting. I *think they kept the old menu and the old price too (maybe the fries went up?). I ordered the Original burger with cheddar, and a glass of white while I waited. I wasn't asked how I'd like my burger, but she was friendly while I sat at the bar. My server was kind, BUT, VERY preoccupied with the cute gay couple sitting next to me, and didn't see me try to wave her down for some water . Oh, well. I don't blame her. My burger (just under $7 after tax) was actually, med-well, and comes with pickles, lettuce and tomatoes. Still the same mediocre cheap burger from the old Frankies. But the meat was very dry, despite having a hint of pink in the middle. I also tasted some jalapeño in the mix perhaps? (which I liked). Overall, if you want my verdict in a phrase, it's Big Mac but slightly bigger. Don't get me wrong, I'd go back, it's in my 'hood. I just felt let down because their new signage seemed to promise more. read more

My review is based on my first and only time visiting Frankies, but I honestly don't expect a great deal of variation. What you have here is a dirt cheap, licensed grub-diner kind of deal. I think I paid about $6 for a bacon cheeseburger with fries, plus a $2 draft of Coor beer (not Coors, Coor). The burger immediately reminded me of the frozen discount brand patties my family used to barbecue eons ago, which isn't a terrible thing for someone like me (I have a great love of food, I can be picky, but when I'm hungry my standards are fairly slack). This seems like an excellent place to go after getting slammed at a near-ish, cheaper bar for some cheap food and maybe a few refresher beers. I love how close it is to the park / my house, so we'll see how it combos in the warmer months. With seldom exceptions, you get what you pay for. I'm quite sure I'll be back. read more

Stopped in here when we were in town for a quick bite to eat. Got the onion ring poutine and Big Mac burger. The onion ring poutine was absolutely delicious and would definitely go back for that! Big Mac burger was massive and can be shared between two people for sure! Cute spot in town and great prices! read more

Fantastic morning, breakfast here just made my day. $15.00 taxes & tip included for a HUGE platter of food (3 eggs, bacon, sausage, toast, fruit, pancakes, potatoes, juice and bottomless coffee). With the sun streaming in the window, it couldn't get better than this. Highly recommend as a perfect, clean and affordable greasy spoon!! read more

Frankie's - The "Big Breakfast" - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

If your in the neighbourhood for brunch, you can't beat this place. Cheaper food, great service, the decor is really basic but clean. Bacon slices are nice and thick. Basic breakfast for 3 eggs, 3 slices of bacon, 2 pieces of toast of white,rye, or brown, a slice of tomato and homefries for around 6 bucks. read more

I came across Frankies while browsing on Yelp, so I went down to try it one evening last month. It wasn't quite what I expected for a diner, with stylish black and white decor, dim lighting, some pictures of old Queen Street West, and the the beer list written onto a pillar. There are a few booths near the front with tables at the back, and a long eating counter with a well-stocked bar behind it. There was also music playing from a Yamaha stereo and 3 tvs tuned to different channels. There were only a few other people there at the time, so the single server was pretty quick, and the food came quickly too. I returned around lunch time today and it seemed more diner-like, with the lights and music turned up, lots of customers seated or picking-up orders, and two busy servers. On my first visit, I had the Queen West pulled pork sandwich with fries and a pop ($8.95 for the sandwich + $2.95 for the combo). The sandwich was very good, with cheese and chipotle mayo and lots of coleslaw, and a whole lot of fries. The menu has several sandwich choices, chicken wings or tenders, salads and about a dozen different burgers. Today I had the 'Which Came First? Breakfast' of 3 eggs and grilled chicken with home fries and toast ($10.95). The chicken breast was good (along with some HP Sauce) although a bit small, the eggs were excellent, and the home fries were crispy and plentiful. The breakfast menu has the usual variety of egg dishes, omelettes and griddle items. The coffee was pretty good too and definitely hot. Overall, it seems like a nice diner to grab a quick meal during the day, with a slower pace for relaxing in the evening. I am sure that I will be returning from time to time. (A final note: when I sat down to write this review, I found that there is also an unrelated Italian restaurant called Frankie's on Queen St East.) read more

It is always a scary situation to walk into an establishment you've walked by several times, but have never entered, thinking it was a bit "sketchy", but I have to say: Frankie's is neither sketchy nor scary. It is probably one of the most inviting, quality restaurants that genuinely cares about the customers and food they serve. On a later-than-we-should-have-been-out-with-a-three-year-old, my wife and I decided to venture into Frankie's at about 8:30pm with our over-tired and over-hungry son. The establishment is small, but the layout uses space well, and is beyond reproach in cleanliness (which can be difficult to achieve late on a Saturday). We were greeted warmly, and were not rushed to make choices from the wide offerings in the menu. And what an offering! It's a balanced menu with calorie-conscious and self-rewarding items, all of which read deliciously. My wife ordered the four-cheese grilled cheese (and was asked at the time of ordering if she was sure she wanted the blue cheese, which I can appreciate, knowing some people aren't fans of the blue- but she went with the item as designed, blue cheese and all). My son wanted macaroni and cheese, and I ordered the Canadian burger, knowing you can't really go wrong with that combination, and being in a new restaurant, I wanted to play it safe. What great food!! It was ALL delicious, offering quality, well-considered twists on each plate. The grilled cheese was a cheesy blend of flavours that simply... worked. Grilled to perfection. The Mac and cheese was a kid's (and adult's) dream - cheesy, tasty and clearly made from scratch. The burger and fries was probably the best burger I've had for a long time (and I've eaten at Burger Priest recently) - the ground chuck was tender and spiced well, the bacon was grilled to perfection (not the rubber so often encountered in so many restaurants), and the maple mayo made this burger into the stuff of dreams. This wasn't a burger to be consumed quickly: it deserved to be savoured. On the way out, we chatted with the chef and our hostess/waitress, and offered our compliments for a fantastic meal. Not only did they seem genuinely happy to hear we enjoyed our visit, they seemed honestly modest in accepting the praise. Everyone should try Frankie's. I know we will return soon. read more

Was baffled by the high rate of this place, which turned out to be quite a disappointment. The food was below average, the host/waitress/bartender was totally unfriendly and the interior looked cheap. Besides, since when can't you have side salad instead of fries? Apparently now you have to pay extra for it. read more

Frankie's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I lived on Ossington and passed this joint over a hundred times. I never gave it a second thought, as it always seemed like a sketchy bar where old drunks go to die. One time a month ago my boyfriend and I were in the neighbourhood and my blood sugar was dangerously low enough to kill someone, so we popped into Frankie's as a means to avoid homicide and wet our whistles. We ordered the pulled pork poutine and a cobb salad. To kid ourselves of making healthy choices, we substituted the regular fries for sweet potat'er ones (which wasn't a bad choice, by the way). I was shocked by how solid, good the food is there. The salad was abundant and fresh, with good portions of everything. Caesars are practically perfect for $5, with a pickled string bean instead of celery! Yum! The poutine had just enough gravy and cheese and didn't skimp on the juicy pork. "This is the first time I've seen you actually satisfied by a poutine," my boyfriend said as I rammed a dripping forkful into my obliging maw. When I went back a second time, I ordered the tex-mex burger. Again, enough guacamole and cheese and fixins. The patty was the way I like dem thighs, THICK. Homemade fries...no more words necessary. You get what you pay for and they aren't over-ambitious with their style. It's classic and it's good. Due to popularity and convenience I had been to The Lakeview one too many benders. Cram that place and the kitchen gets overworked and sloppy. Pork gets dry. Burgers aren't so friendly. Next time you're thinking diner food in the hood, give this place a try. read more

Price decent, food good, but service is quite slow. They were understaffed with only two working the front on a weekend the time I was there, not sure if this is a regular thing thou. I had the Egg Neptune which was great. The sauce was light, yet flavourable and the poached eggs oozed perfectly when cut into. The taters were also a good size cut with a decent quantity. Overall, a great place to go for breakfast. read more

I've been here at least 10 times, always was a god spot for breakfast. Service has absolutely turned to shit. Do not go here.

I came for a light breakfast with my bf. We split the Frankie's Original Breakfast and got the peameal bacon for $1.50 extra. Unfortunately, they don't have gluten free toast or pancake options, but the rest of the breakfast was delicious! The eggs were perfectly cooked, and the home fries were super crispy. Best potatoes I've had in a while. It was a bit chaotic in the restaurant. The two waitresses seemed frazzled and understaffed, but they were friendly and served us in a timely manner. The food is affordably priced. I would definitely come back! read more

Frankie's - Frankie's Original Breakfast with peameal bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Great little diner with a really sweet waitress. This little nook has great food and a relaxed atmosphere. If you are in the area stop by and get the french toast. read more

Frankie's - The counter. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Frankie's is a must! This was a great experience. Came by here on a Sunday evening for some food with two good friends. We all got different things and we all loved it! I got the Texan Burger and it was honestly amazing, especially with the Doritos, guacamole and deep fried jalapeños, a must try. I also got the sweet potato fries which was probably the best sweet potato fries I've ever had. Plus our server Jordan was extremely nice and helpful, she deserves a raise :) read more

Frankie's - Texan Burger - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Great greasy spoon in the neighbourhood the food is great. Place is a little small so if you have a big group you might not get a table right away if you get there around 11-12 on Saturday or Sunday but it is worth the wait. Prices are cheap. read more

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Girlfriend and I went here for a date and it was fantastic. The staff was super nice and the burgers were one of the best I have ever had. I had the Texan burger and dear lord, so much flavor!! Definitely recommend this place. Also, pretty decent pricing too! read more

Frankie's - Texan burger!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Their burgers are absolutely amazing - they taste like BURGERS, which is shockingly rare these days. The prices are decent and the food is good. When I've gone in, the breakfasts look INCREDIBLY YUMMY, but I haven't had the chance to try them yet. A lot of people I know like the cobb salad. It was okay (the lettuce is basically shredded into tiny slivers, which is a bit odd) - the chicken was fresh and it was tasty, but it took FOREVER to make (I waited almost 40 minutes) and the salad dressing was almost entirely oil. Like, to the point where I wonder if they made a mistake and gave me a little container of oil instead of dressing. But nope, someone else I know got it and had the same complaint. It made the salad absolutely disgusting. So if you order it to go, make sure you have a good salad dressing to go with it. I'm normally not fussy - I like a good oily dressing YUM! - but I'm not a huge fan of pure oil slathered on lettuce. I think it's a bit ridiculous that they charge you for using a credit card there, but last time I went, it was only a minimal charge. read more

Decent burgers and friendly staff in a quaint and cozy restaurant, with more than fair pricing. I had the Hogtown Burger which comes with pulled pork. Admittedly despite asking for certain ingredients to not be included it came with the works but was still tasty. My dining companion had a veggie burger which he said tasted like the Yves patties you get in the grocery store, but by adding a fried egg and sauteed mushrooms, he said it was one of the best prepared veggie burgers hes had in a while. Sidenotes: french fries were a bit greasy but nicely crispy and pretty good tasting. Also, 5 beers on tap to choose from (Kool, Moosehead, Barking Squirrel, Mill Street Organic, Mill Street Tankhouse Ale). 1 Hogtown burger with fries, a veggie burger, order of deep fried pickles, and a pitcher of Barking Squirrel came to $47 after tax before tip which is a pretty fair deal. And for that, a 4 star review is due! read more

I had their original burger here. To be honest, I think this place is better than Burger's Priest(deep fried heart attack) and Richmond Station(soggy burger). The presentation is lacking, but the taste is the best. The patty is grilled perfectly. It had a little bit of char, but not too much that it's bitter and not too little that it tastes uncooked or worse, still bloody that it makes the buns soggy. There is nothing worse than a soggy burger. The original burger is served with fries and some spiced mayo. Service was friendly and helpful. The server showed all of the good specials they have and didn't try to rip me off by talking about their fancy toppings. This is a plus for me because I rarely got servers who don't say that everything on the menu is good. Most burger places in Toronto depend on presentation to get hyped and almost all, fail to live to that hype. Frankie's gives you no fuss burgers, grilled perfectly, and spiced secretly. Don't expect fancy burgers with truffles or what not when you come here. read more

Within the same week I got a call from management team of Frankie's who profusely apologized for the incident.After investigating the matter he courteously invited me to Frankie's and I went there last Saturday.Looks like the staff members have been coached because the servers including the one who was rude last time, we're very polite to all the guests. THEY were serving and asking every guest if the food is good and if they need anything. I am happy that they take the customer,s feed back seriously read more

SO...this ISN'T THE BEST FOOD in the city, but it's quite delicious considering the price point and it's super convenient. I've been here a couple of times and the food is consistent. The burger's a quite good (they actually taste like meat), and the onion rings are hot and fresh (though the french fries leave much to be desired, as they taste slightly of onion rings and are a little soggy). The chicken wings are good, while being large and super crispy! The price of everything is UNBELIEVABLY CHEAP, especially considering the location, and service is super friendly! I'd definitely recommend at any point during the day (especially post drinking eats!) and will probably be back for just that! read more

Yesterday we picked up some burgers to eat in the park for Canada Day, and damn what a way to celebrate. We got the Canadian burger, the Frankie's #1 and the Hogtown. The Frankie's #1 was absolutely delicious - with two patties, pickles, secret sauce and a sesame seed bun it blows the McVersion of this burger out of the water. It, like all of their other burgers, was MASSIVE. A two-hander you can't put down. The patties were well-seasoned and succulent, and they didn't hold back with the toppings! We upgraded to poutine because, well, Canada Day, and it did not disappoint. The gravy was yummy (although I could have used a bit more cheese) and the thick, steak-cut fries held up their end of the bargain and didn't get soggy or mushy. I highly recommend Frankie's and their delicious burgers. I do not recommend you eat one if you have anything else to do that evening because the food coma was pretty deep. read more

A very good choice for diner style breakfast! Frankie's has good food, fast service, and a comfortable ambience. The walls have several huge photos of Queen Street from the old days. Our food was hot and tasty. I had the Big Breakfast and was very pleased with the generous portions. The pancakes were large, the home fries hot, spiced, and crunchy, and the remainder (eggs, bacon, toast, sausage) all sound diner fare. The coffee is OK but a little edgy, and they have a silky 25-cent fee to use the credit card machine to pay, but otherwise we enjoyed our visit and would definitely recommend this place for those seeking a good, standard breakfast. read more

Came here for breakfast after another restaurant was Too full. The restaurant is located on a hip street. As we walked in we needed to wait for a spot. The restaurant is quite small so I would not recommend coming in bigger groups. We were 6, so we had to sit at the bar. The wait time was about 25 minutes however when we sat down our food came pretty quickly. This is a great place to come for a basic breakfast. I haven't tried their burgers so I don't have any review regarding that. Other than that it was a good place. read more

The burgers here were delicious and the toppings were plentiful and just the right amount of food on the plate. At first the fries look sparse, but trust me. The space is beautiful but apparently lacking AC which sucked on a hot day. Service was slow, but it was lunch and I'm guessing they don't get TOO much business around that time - forgivable. The strawberry milkshake was soooo good too. :) My kind of place. read more

I have been going to Frankie's for a couple years now. I am between Toronto and Ottawa often and usually try to stop in when in town. My goto lunch is their 4 cheese grilled cheese. Pretty much the best in town and can't beat the price. read more

I walk by this place at least once a week, and never ate here till recently. TBH, I thought it was a dump. How pretentious of me! On a whim, ate brunch here with a few friends and needless to say, I was pleasantly surprised! Yes, it does attract some eclectic folk, but it really adds to the charm! Place has mostly seats for small groups, with a few bench style seats for more in the back. Was super busy when we got there so it was about a 25 minute wait - nothing to gripe about for Toronto. Food menu is CHEAP! Felt like I was stealing when I paid because the bill was so low. Don't let the price indicate the quality though, the burgers were off the chain! Burger menu is extensive, but I just got the Frankie's original....with poutine. A bit dirty but don't judge. Real curd, and the gravy was hot and beefy. BT ordered the waffle.. must've been good cuz there wasn't a crumb left! read more

Frankie's is our go to breakfast place. Never had a bad experience, staff (especially Zee) is super nice and the food is always on point. I love this place! read more

Looking for brunch spots on Queen West, this seemed like a good place for one of us to brunch and the other to lunch. Service was great - very friendly server who offered a few suggestions for food. We took her up on one - the pulled pork eggs benny (amazing) and I piggybacked on that and went for just the pulled pork sandwich. Not one for heat, I asked for no jalapenos and it came out with them anyways. One bite in and I had to send it back - it came back jalapeno free and was excellent. Overall, great prices, great service and great food. A definite must for food if you want a diner and are in the area. read more

Great breakfast at an even better price! Hash browns are nice and crispy, try one of the benedicts. Service was prompt and friendly - no wait for Sunday brunch - and I love the ambience. read more

Frankie's - eggs neptune - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

What a great restaurant had their mushroom melt was so big so tasty. We were a group of 6 and the others had the chicken wing's thai chilly ,fish and chips and chicken with rice great taste. Also had the sweet potate fries great. Sampled almost all the dishes . Really a great place to eat a must go to. As far as the serve Zee is great very cheery was really friendly and will come back when im in the area. read more

I was really curious about this place as I had passed it so many times. Sat at the bar. I tried the Greek salad which was superb, mainly because it was more village like and had two extra large slices of feta on top. I'd like to go back to try some other items. Price point is great. read more

YUM! We're in Toronto for the weekend from Michigan, so we had no idea where to eat. Came here bc of the great yelp reviews and they did not disappoint! The food is fresh and portion sizes are great. You can get a giant plate for only 8 bucks. Sides are generous portions as well. Get a side of hash browns! They're soooo yummy and crispy. I had the french toast and it was heavenly, and all of my friends loved their breakfast, too. Definitely a great find! read more

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The burgers we're so good, the bacon was probably the best bacon I every had, the breakfast was filling, the breakfast potatoes were perfectly seasoned and the milkshakes made it very high on my milkshake ranking list (yes I made one). The service was great as well, very friendly and funny and the location was great too. No complains, had a great dining experience, would definitely come back. read more

Frankie's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario