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    Franks Cafe

    4.1 (30 reviews)
    Closed • 2:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    Juke Box
    Music videos
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    In an old house that was built soon after the end of the Civil War, Franks has been serving beer and spirits since President Franklin Roosevelt's administration ... that means your great-great-great grandfather could have drank here. The interior has changed little since the 1940's, around the time Frank's became known for serving fish fry dinners to mostly Polish, Hungarian, German and Italian factory workers and their families. Great beer selection and prices ... Fantastic food ... and free kabuki from the talented chef "Frank" in the open kitchen. Located at the corner of Sixth and Forest, back in the neighborhood and relatively near the Wyandotte Municipal Golf Course (about 7 blocks) and downtown Wyandotte (about 10 blocks) ... Franks can be hard to find because it's way back in the neighborhood ... Google a map and plan on staying for a while.

    Perch dinner
    Leslie G.

    We tried the all you can eat fish (perch and bluegill) and it was absolutely fantastic! I didn't get seconds but my husband did. It's so filling. We have been searching for good fish around Wyandotte and it's beyond that. The perch has the perfect dry batter and size, truly a Great Lakes fish. It came with coleslaw and either fries or hush puppies and served after 4pm. This is a great neighborhood bar and it's been here forever. Nothing fancy, just great food. I just wish we would've found out about the fish when they first started it. We went Wednesday and my husband asked to go back the next day. It was even better. It truly is the best fish.

    Big drink selection
    Maria M.

    Solid food and Frank is very friendly. The drinks aren't watered down and he's always down to have a shot with the customers. I had a bad pierogee craving and this hit the spot.

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    Fish was great, I had the perch and the wife had the cod. Service was also excellent!

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    7 months ago

    We've been waiting 1 hour and 45 mins and still no food. I realize it's Lent, but this is ridiculous.

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    The perch was delicious. The tartar sauce was excellent! The wait staff was so pleasant. The little bar is cool.

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    6 years ago

    Good fish and beer. Get the fried perch, legit the best fried fish I've had. Food is very good and the beer is cold

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    8 years ago

    Great dive bar. Highly recommend! No gang activity. It's in Wyandotte...not Detroit...

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    Good Perch, Good Cod! Service a bit confusing on a Friday. Excellent Old School time!

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