The food was amazing! Loved my meatloaf Benedict and Purple Oatmeal. Railroad car atmosphere was cool too. I would definitely come back here again. read more

What a unique location! This is in an old railroad car. If you wanna go here, make sure you have time to wait. There is limited seating and it's always crowded. We sat at the bar. Service was great. Lots of suggestions and we got to watch them make our meals. I got Joe's Breakfast and hash browns with a grilled biscuit. All were amazing. The food was all fresh and right off the skillet. Highly recommend. read more

Old school diner cuisine in a train, always stop there on our way in from Blanchard to Spokane. The food is always hot and tasty and the prices very reasonable. However, the only caveat, is when they are busy, service is slow and not on spot. Always enjoy stopping there and will continue to do so! read more

Love this place! The food is very good, and they have amazing desserts. My daughter and I love going here.

We have breakfast here once a month and enjoy the food and good service. The coffee could be a bit stronger, but the food is respectable.

Love this place, all of their breakfast options are great and the service was wonderful.

I'm originally from Miami, Florida. I heard great things about this Diner from a local so I went to visit. We had a party of 8 and the seating was QUICK. Don't even get me started on the theme of the restaurant. It looks like you're on a train! It's terrific. If you guys are in town, please stop by and ask for Gage. She is the BEST HANDS DOWN. So super friendly, so honest, just EXCELLENT customer service. I literally just wanted to put her in my back pocket and take her home with me. Love it. I will definitely be visiting again next time I'm in Washington! Oh, and the food was GREAAAATT as well. read more

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In town for a concert and decided to give this place a try and I'm very glad we did!!! It was the best breakfast I've had in a very long time! I had the Creole Benedict even though I usually steer clear of seafood at places that are not known for seafood. But watching them cook, I went with my gut and tried it. The sauce was spicy, the seafood was tasty without being fishy, and the egg was perfectly done! The hash browns were also a great blend of soft and crispy. My fiancé had the chicken fried steak...needless to say I stole a couple bites of that too! Great place, great staff, great food! A definite must go if you're staying in Spokane!!! read more

Frank's diner is the best! The food was delicious (and there was a LOT of it), and the service is outstanding every time I go (we usually go to the downtown location). I took my mom here recently for breakfast and she loved it! Keep up the good work Frank's! Definitely the best breakfast place in town if you ask me. read more

Amazing business. Consistent and efficient. Great menus for breakfast buffs. Extremely friendly and attentive staff.

Very kitschy, I mean if you're going to eat in a train car expect it to be kitschy lol. The food is your basic diner fare, tasty french toast, yummy omelets and crispy hashbrowns all well cooked and delivered fast. The wait can be long on the weekends though and waiting out in that freezing gazebo in the winter time is a no go, so make sure you plan ahead and go when you won't have to wait in the cold. The train car history is always fun, seating areas are small and tight. If we are up north and the kiddos want a fun breakfast we usually head to Franks. read more

One of THE must-try places in Spokane. Hands down the best breakfast joint. Would be my top pick any day. Thanks Frank.

I love both locations, the food is good every time and I love the aesthetic! The service is usually good and for being in a tight space you still feel like you have privacy when you sit at your table. read more

Very nice place for breakfast and reasonable prices plus liked it that ate in a LoL hahahaha plus opened up very early enough so I didn't have to wait for the ' breakfast rush' read more

We came to Frank's Diner for my son's 5th birthday. Everything was amazing. We had our own booth in the back. The food was so good, And the portions are good as well. The staff was awesome, they were all nice, and sang happy birthday to our son. Which meant a lot during this Covid time when we can not have normal birthdays and gatherings. It was so appreciated. When we left our son said BEST BIRTHDAY EVER!! Which made this mom so happy!! Thank you to everyone at Frank's Diner. read more

Came here the morning After grad. We were quickly seated and the server was very knowledgeable. It was very affordable and the food was the best breakfast food I've ever had. We didn't have any issue finding parking. Try the chicken fried steak it is amazing and I like how they cook In front of you read more

Was in town looking for a place to live as we're relocating from out of state. One of my requirements is a solid diner nearby (don't get me started about how it was impossible to find one in Southern California). Drive past this place when on my way to dinner with a work colleague and vowed to return the next day. Reviews were good, convenient location, and who can resist an old train car diner? My benchmark (IMHO everyone's benchmark should be) is a good chicken fried steak, sausage gravy, eggs with hash browns, and coffee. It tells me everything I need to know. Do you charge me extra for toast? Do you refill my coffee promptly? Can you time my (extra crispy) hash browns to finish with my eggs and steak. Can you make a decent gravy (and by extension sauces in general)? Chicken fried steak was good. Tender, crispy, not greasy. Cooked the way it should be, had good flavor. Gravy was slightly above average. The way I was raised, you don't make sawmill/milk/cream gravy without crumbled sausage and should be heavily peppered. They don't use sausage here (boo) and the lack of pepper was easily remedied. Potatoes were griddled well, short on oil as some edges were burnt, but overall decent (I've had much worse). Eggs are eggs. If you can't scramble me two eggs you clearly have bigger problems. Coffee was good, servers prompt to refill and check in about food. Service was excellent. Came just before lunch rush, was greeted quickly, offered coffee, and never saw the bottom of my mug until I left. Prices are a little high ($18 bucks for chicken fried steak and eggs with coffee is steep). All in all, I don't see this place becoming my go to diner, but I'll definitely be back, and it's worth your time to stop in. read more

This was a fun experience. We enjoyed eating our meal in a train car. The customer service was excellent. I had blueberry muffin French toast and it was yummy. My husband had the jalapeño bacon burger with fries and he liked it. The servings are pretty big. The coffee wasn't the best but I prefer strong coffee. The price is what we expected. I would recommend Franks Diner for sure. read more

Had the fried tomatoes with creole sauce and it was very good. Hash browns and an egg.

A friend who loves Frank's introduced me on most recent visit to Spokane; I'd never tried it before. Outstanding breakfast, fun atmosphere and a wily old waitress who led Go Zags cheers (this was day of the NCAA Championship game) periodically made it well worth the trip. read more

It appears that nothing much has changed around here since it first opened and honestly that's what's so great about this place. The restaurant itself is inside an old train car but it's obvious that they were not trying hard with the concept at all. It's a very chill vibe and feels just right. I've been looking for a classic diner experience since covid and this is it. The waitresses are friendly and the cooks are all having fun chatting with regulars and whipping up orders. The food, which I'm sure we jump on Yelp for, is classic Americana. I ordered "The Works" omelette with sour dough bread. You have the option of getting grilled onions or gravy, or both at no charge. Of course I got both. The food was made quick to order and was on point. What I thought was a nice touch was the jam. It was 3 choices, individually packaged and really really good. Plus a warm cup of coffee to kick the day off. I don't come out to Spokane often but when I do, this is going to be my go to spot. If you're in the area and looking for an awesome breakfast and environment come check out Frank's Diner. read more

I used to love this place. Now it's just a hassle. We had to wait forever for our table, and when we got one, we had to squeeze through the aisle to our seats. It was really cramped and uncomfortable. We both ordered breakfast, which was subpar, and ate as fast as we could to get the hell out of there. Every time I think of stopping in to grab a bite to eat with the kids, I think of the overcrowding, and opt out. Too bad. They used to be one of my favorites. read more

Oh my god, the food is SO good.... If you are not eating here then you're making a huge mistake! Fast, friendly service, great atmosphere and well worth every penny. Has to be my favorite restaurant on this vacation. read more

Wow super impressed with the level of work ethic around here. Not only is the diner fun and quaint but they manage to get people in and out very fast. The waiter constantly is checking on you and topping off your coffee. The cooks put on a show with how fast they are able to whip up everything. It all turns out perfect. read more

We just ate a fabulous breakfast of eggs, bacon, hashbrowns and toast. I highly recommend the two seats at the counter by the entrance so you can watch the chefs at work. Their graceful rhythm as they cook and plate each meal is a fascinating show, Great food, a fun and efficient waitress in a beautiful old train car with an interesting history This is our second visit and it is still the same high quality read more

What a gem. The food is delicious. The service is top notch. Go when Sam is there. She is fantastic. Highly recommended.

Found this place years ago while traveling on business in Spokane. Was intrigued by an ad they had in the paper that said "prison quality food". I had to try it. We had breakfast, we were not disappointed. A single order could feed an entire army of teenage boys. Everything was fantastic, hashbrowns are insane, chicken fried steak comes with a side of pancakes that are bigger than a hubcap. Sometimes you have to wait, but it's worth it. Of course everyone knows about this place who lives here, but if you've never been to Spokane for breakfast, you must go here. We come to Spokane about every other year as a family, and the trip is never complete without at least one trip to Frank's. Of course, it's usually the only meal we eat for it the entire day. read more

I knew this place was popular and typically busy so my expectations for quick service were low. However I think we may have waited longer getting a table than it did to order and eat. The service was terrific and personable. When the ketchup sounded empty, the server was there changing it out before I even said anything. The food was perfect , hot and made to order. The hashbrowns were crisp the eggs were cooked how we wanted them. Crisp bacon, toast wasn't burnt, coffee was fresh and I don't think a single server there was in a bad mood. You don't really need more than that. Especially when it is early and stringing together a sentence requires caffeine. read more

Always busy and with good reason! If you just happen to come in for a quick bite on Wednesday at 10:30, good luck finding a seat! There is almost always a line that is worth the wait for. Giant omelets and generous helpings of hash browns will adorn your plate if you ask for them! read more

Such an awesome place to have breakfast. The food was delicious; I ordered the meat and cheese omelette. The restaurant was really accommodating and the service staff were very friendly. I particularly loved their biscuits, which were soft, buttery and a perfect texture. I was also impressed that they offered gluten-free pancake and waffle options. The only reason I knocked the review down a star is because of the weight time for the food and the lack of attention from our server. Granted, the restaurant was pretty busy and our table was ready in a reasonable amount of time upon entry, the server did not check up on our table and it was difficult to track the server down in order to get something needed. Other than that, an absolutely great restaurant. read more

Mediocre at best. Its ok for breakfast, but honestly its barely a step up from Dennys.

The stars are awarded because the service was awesome and the atmosphere was fun... Food, on the other hand... Not at all awesome. Omelette was bland, hash browns weren't even mediocre, they were just tasteless starchy plate-filler. Fun joint, just keep expectations low. read more

This place is good, we love the pancakes and biscuits/gravy. The only down side is you need to beat the crowds on the weekends. There is obviously very limited seating as it is inside of a train car. A good family atmosphere and friendly/fast service. Ordered hashbrowns extra crispy and they were perfect. We've taken our friends here and they love it too! read more

$9.75 for a frozen hamburger patty with no cheese...overpriced ;(. Stick to the breakfast menu and you'll fair better! Another bummer was it was lunch hour and it took nearly 2 hours from the time we entered to put our name on the waiting list, getting our food and paying the bill....ouch! read more

I love the atmosphere, the food is forking delicious and i would go there all the time but it's too popular and crowded so since i don't wait in line for 1/2 hr to be seated and i get anxiety in small crowded places i dont go here.i love that its in a railcar but i wish it was bigger..any tips on a quiet time to come would be helpful ! Ps not a place to go if you want a healthy meal and i dont suggest eating here often, it's tasty, however bad for your heart. read more

I have been to this resturant many times and everytime I love it more and more. I was here recently at 6am on a Saturday... no lines and sit where ever you want. I had my fav, eggs benedict with the best hashbrowns ever. I don't know why you would ever say anything negative about this place, it's just so darn good!!! So my tummy gives it a five star rating!!! read more

Last weekend I was visiting Spokane and the front desk attendant in our hotel recommended we eat breakfast at Frank's Diner. It was Saturday around noon and sunny. So we took the recommendation. Frank's Diner is in an old train dining car located next to the train tracks. Very cool idea and fitting decor. All the meals are prepared on a griddle. There is seating at the counter where one can watch their meal be prepared in front of them, or booth and table seating. The sizzling and the smells of bacon and hashbrowns emanating from their griddle is overwhelmingly delicious. It's intoxicating. As we left our party name and number with the host, we were very excited about the prospect of an amazing breakfast. We then went outside to wait with the other parties on the patio. We sat and waited. The host came outside severa times and called the names of waiting parties to seat them. We waited for our name. And waited. And waited. Other parties were seated. Finally, it seemed that those being called had arrived after we did, but they were in groups of two. Perhaps a table capable of seating four had not yet become available. We watched a party of four leave. Then a party of five. Still we the host didn't call us. Impatiently, I went inside to check the waiting list. Our name had been crossed off in pen and also in purple crayon. Most restaurants mark parties off the list in terms of which parties have been seated and where. They cross off only the parties who didn't respond to their name being called, parties who walked out before they got a table. Frank's Diner doesn't do this. They cross everyone off the list, whether they were seated or not. Even if seated, they don't mark where they placed the party, who was waiting on them, what time it was, anything. They just cross them off, all in the same way. With pen and purple crayon. They had crossed us off. I pointed this out and the girl behind the counter said, "Well, we must have called you and you didn't respond." We were sitting with everyone else waiting for a table. We made eye contact with the host every time he came to get someone. We didn't wander away, become embroiled in conversation, or miss something. We sat attentively and waited. He didn't call our name and yet, crossed it of the list. When confronted, the girl behind the counter, argued with, and accused us. She didn't apologize, but she did say she would, "try" to get us a table. I returned to my party and suggested we leave. (By this point, I was starving and not amused.) We scanned the nearby businesses for another restaurant but came up with only gas stations. I went back inside to talk to the Frank's staff again. "How long is it going to be?" I asked. "I don't know." The girl behind the counter said. "We are trying to get you a table. He must have called you and you didn't respond so he crossed you off the list." "No. He did not call us. We didn't miss it. We were right outside. He did NOT call us." I stated, rather testily. "We are trying to get you a table." "How long is it going to be?" "There is a table of four getting ready to leave." "OK." I said. After informing my friends, I walked out of the restaurant, across the street to the convenience center. It had now been 45 minutes and I had to eat. I grabbed a snack bar and devoured it as I walked back to Frank's. They had finally seated my friends and I joined them gladly. The service was polite and attentive. The food was good breakfast fare. Almost good enough to make me forget the treatment, but not better than most decent breakfast places. Our server brought wheat toast for my friend when he ordered white, but overall, the service was very good. Several employees made a point to say, "thank you" before we left. Overall, it seems Frank's Diner is a busy restaurant, and they made a mistake. Had they apologized, and not accused me, I would have given them a pass. As it is, my guess is still that this usually doesn't happen. It was such a rare occurrence, they didn't know what to do to fix it. Their system for keeping track of parties waiting to be seated and after they are seated could use a few adjustments. If you decide to eat there, plan to wait, and keep an eye on the host. read more

This was a horrible experience all around. After a 45 minute wait on a Monday, once our table was ready, a man came in and convinced the host to cross our name off the list and give him and his party the table. My group was split up to be seated. My food came late, and later than everyone else's. I dove into my apple cinnamon hotcakes and experienced what can only be described as the cinnamon challenge or experiencing cinnamon death. The entire meal was overpowered by a disgusting brown cinnamon goo with some apples on top of pancakes. I drowned the pancakes in syrup and removed as much topping as possible but the taste of straight cinnamon still plagued my mouth. The worst pancakes I've ever had. I should have stayed home and eaten stale cereal, it would have been a much more pleasant experience. read more

The breakfast was great. I went in for dinner and had the meatloaf. The service was very good. The cooks cook the food right in front of counter. Small place . I will be back. read more

This place was FANTASTIC! Food was fresh, hot and yummy. Staff was quick, friendly and all smiles. Great little place. We enjoyed the history and quality of the No. 1787 as well. read more