Such a cute, charming little breakfast spot right in downtown. We came in on a busy Saturday morning, but they still made sure to get us seated in a timely manner, which I really appreciated. The service felt so homey -- everyone was friendly, welcoming, and attentive without feeling rushed. That kind of service really makes a difference. I ordered the Mexican hot chocolate (so comforting and delicious) and an omelet, which was amazing. Portions are generous and super satisfying. There's something about eating here that just gives you that nostalgic, comforting feeling, like a classic breakfast spot done right. Definitely a place I'll keep coming back to. Great food, great service, and great vibes. read more

Frank's Downtown Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Manteca, California

Frank's is a cozy little café with a comfortable, laid-back atmosphere. Seating is limited, with a small outdoor table, a few booths, and a couple of smaller tables, but on weekday mornings it's usually easy to get seated right away. I'm not sure how busy it gets on weekends. The coffee is always fresh, and the menu has all the classic café breakfast options you'd expect. My favorite is the chorizo omelette with a side of strawberries. The omelette is flavorful without being greasy, and the strawberries are always fresh and delicious. The toast is decent, though I think trying a different bread brand could make it even better. The servers are consistently friendly and attentive. Orders come out quickly, and coffee refills are always topped off without having to ask. Overall, Frank's is a great spot for breakfast and definitely worth checking out. read more

Stopped in for a late breakfast. This restaurant was recommended by my son back in Oct of 2025. Back in Manteca so breakfast was on . We're greeted by friendly people. This is a small restaurant that seats maybe 30 or so people. Food was delicious. Very clean and some outdoor seating. Will return to try other items on the menu!! read more

Frank's Downtown Cafe - Linguiça and eggs, eggs over medium, hashbrowns, wheat toast. - Cafes Near Me - Manteca, California

We tried this cafe for the first time this morning and we were impressed! Great location and the staff and the food were wonderful! The owner Frank introduced himself to us and he was the sweetest. We love the hometown feel this place was giving. We had the Portuguese omelet and the chicken and waffles and it did not disappoint. We will definitely be back! read more

Frank's Downtown Cafe - Mimosa - Cafes Near Me - Manteca, California

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Great downtown local spot to enjoy some good food. We enjoyed our late breakfast on a Monday mid day afternoon great way to start off the month of December Parking is tight since it's located on. Small business block there is. Parking lot to use if no street parking is available Can't go wrong with anything you choose to eat. We enjoyed some omekettes and club sandwiches read more

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Amazing place for breakfast! Lovely service - especially if you're a family with children. The food was delicious and filling. And prices were reasonable. Thank you! read more

It's a small but busy place. They have both inside and outside seating so you don't have to wait for a table to be available. The menu is mix of breakfast and lunch food that you can order from anytime of the day. Everytime i go to a breakfast spot and they offer Country/Chicken fried steak, that's the first thing o go for. It's a make or break for me if this will be a repeat order from me. So with that being said, their Country fried steak was a repeat order from me. It has crispy thin batter and tender meat and smothered with peppery Country gravy served with eggs (I like mine over easy) and hash brown. It also comes with your choice of toast, pancake or biscuits w/ gravy. I also like their other food menu like omelets and French toast which I have also tried before. This place is a repeat breakfast spot for me and my Family. They're attentive, keeps your coffee refilled and always have your food hot and fresh. read more

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We came on a pretty quiet Tuesday morning and we are glad we beat the crowds! Every table filled up as soon as we sat down and we had 5 adults & 3 kids! Coffee was hot and fresh. Served within 10-15 mins of ordering & I've had a LOT of breakfasts in my life but this is easily in the top 5 of all time. Got a Skillet with sunny side up eggs. (Reallllllly good! Very filling & plenty left over or to share)! Others got Chorizo omelette, senior breakfast, waffles & the kids split a pancake meal. The most impressive hash browns we have had in years as they were requested "extra crispy" & they were delivered as such. 5/5 would MF recommend y'all!!! Very attentive staff, great cook, and for 5 adults & 3 kids, it was reasonably priced (130ish before tip). Thank you! read more

Frank's Downtown Cafe - Little skillet action. Super bomb. I'm stuffed and have quite a bit left over! - Cafes Near Me - Manteca, California

Came here on a rainy Saturday for lunch. Place is a nice hole in the wall. Inside it seemed dark and tightly spaced so we were happy to sit outside with a a warmer overhead. The service was friendly and quick. The food was well presented. I liked my eggs, hash browns, and sausages. My French toast lacked flavor and came with cheap syrup. My son liked his sunrise sandwich and potatoes. read more

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Food here are always good. Service is excellent. Place is great. Small and cozy kind of cafe. Check out my pics. read more

Frank's Downtown Cafe - Fried zucchini so delish must order. - Cafes Near Me - Manteca, California

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Came here with family for breakfast and the experience was great!! The customer service was amazing with Frank (the restaurant owner) being very enthusiastic and jolly, creating a fun and humorous experience! The other servers were also very kind and cooperative. The ambiance was also very light and lively with the greenery and cream colored walls. The only contrasting factor is the seating being black. The music playing was very 50's diner style but was also upbeat and lively. The food was considerately proportional and fulfilling. The pancakes were fluffy and buttery, the eggs were perfect and the sausage links were very flavorful and great texture! The biscuits and gravy were very big! Super filling. It was moderately flavorful, not too much but could be a bit more flavorful. The biscuits were super fluffy and baked just perfect! Overall, this was a good experience to start the day with. Intertwining tastiness and humorous Frank crating a fun and light atmosphere. We will definitely continue to support this small and local businesses in Manteca. read more

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The food was amazing . Portions were big and very affordable. Food was ready fast and tasted fresh. I would come back. Staff were friendly and attentive. read more

Frank's Downtown Cafe - Buffalo chicken salad - Cafes Near Me - Manteca, California

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Food was good I wish they included some type of potatoes or hash browns on the combo menu Service was good Love the ambiance! Classic downtown cafe! read more

Frank's Downtown Cafe - Wifey and I enjoying our breakfast! Biscuits N Gravy Waffles Eggs & Sausage - Cafes Near Me - Manteca, California

First time here and I was very impressed with the customer service. Clean and fast service. The chicken fried steak was BOMB! read more

Frank's Downtown Cafe - First time here - Cafes Near Me - Manteca, California

The loaded breakfast skillet arrived steaming hot and packed with savory sausage, fluffy eggs, and perfectly seasoned potatoes. The old-school, friendly diner vibe made the comforting meal taste even better. read more

Good food and mimosas and at a great price for how much you get of it! Service was quick and the place was cute and clean with comfy booths to enjoy your breakfast in. read more

Wonderful breakfast spot. Had to order the Mexican hot chocolate. It was a must. My husband needed up ordering one for himself after trying mine. I had the chicken fried steak which was tender and fried perfectly, I then opted for hand browns, scrambled egg, and a pancake. I would order meal again. My husband had the chorizo burrito and he enjoyed it. Service was great and quick. And if you happen to be staying at the Great Wolf Lodge it is conveniently close by. read more

Frank's Downtown Cafe - Mexican Hot chocolate - Cafes Near Me - Manteca, California

I had been on a bit of a cheeseburger kick at the time that I came here. I was on the hunt for the best cheeseburger in the general area. Unfortunately, when I got to this place I ended up receiving a sub par cheeseburger. I'd say a bit below average. Was a little burnt, very dry, and poorly placed in the container so the bun was kind of smashed. I will say that the fries were decently crispy at least. Now generally my reviews are more about dine-ins. In general I feel that's more fair. But then I do to-go orders like this. I'm parked right by the restaurant to I can eat it at peak freshness. Keeping all that in mind, the overall quality should not have decreased drastically enough to justify the cheeseburger being that sub par. Now they are sort of a small restaurant so I feel compelled to give them another chance eventually. read more

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Came here with the fam after our stay in Great Wolf Lounge. We got seated promptly and they asked if we would like Coffee. Which my mom and I said, "of coarse." After browsing the menu, we all decided to order something different. The food was really good, but the winner was the coffee with hot chocolate. That drink was really, really good. Overall, great place to come and have brunch with. Great service as well. read more

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Breakfast with my son and DIL. The Chicken fried steak is delicious! I also ordered a Michelada. It was so good, everyone is friendly and nice . read more

Frank's Downtown Cafe - Michelada - Cafes Near Me - Manteca, California

Franks is such a great breakfast spot but ALWAYS packed! I recommend going early to ensure you have a shorter wait time. They have both indoor and outdoor seating options. If you are Portuguese, you'd be pleased to know there are a couple Portuguese options on the menu. We all enjoyed our food and were served very quickly. The servers are all attentive and helpful in regards to the menu. Overall, a great little cafe for breakfast in Manteca! I would highly recommend! read more

Cute little cafe in Manteca that offers breakfast and lunch all day. Good for anyone to enjoy tasty food, great service and large portions. Doesn't have a ton of tables but they do a great job of accommodating a large group. read more

Frank's Downtown Cafe - Menu June 1st - Cafes Near Me - Manteca, California

Cute, cozy little downtown cafe with a few outdoor tables. Was great to be able to have my friends well behaved dog on a leash sit outside with us. Service was prompt and friendly. We chose this restaurant because of the great reviews. Well, all of the above was good, but unfortunately none of the 3 of us were impressed by the food! The reviews had us expecting a great brunch, but reality is it was just ok. My friend ordered a hamburger and did not like the flavor of the institutional patty, commenting that it wasn't even as good as a McDonalds burger. I had the senior French toast and bacon. The French toast was great but one piece of bacon was seriously overcooked and the other was burnt. The dog enjoyed the burnt piece. My other friend ordered the chicken fried steak with eggs over easy and hash browns. The eggs and hash browns tasted good and were cooked properly. The chicken fried steak was acceptable but maybe just a tad below the average you would receive at a standard chain restaurant. We had hoped for an above average home style cooked experience; if that is what you are looking for, I fear you too will be disappointed. If they would significantly improve the food, this restaurant would live up to its current 4.6 rating. read more

The food was delicious! Deceptively large portions. My husband and I had to take half of our breakfasts home. He had the chorizo and potato breakfast burrito. I had the Frank's skillet with a substitution and an addition. The server didn't bat an eye at it and the kitchen delivered! He was super polite and waited on all of the tables inside and out and never once did we feel ignored. And did I mention the Mexican hot chocolate?! Sooo good and served in a beautiful jarrito mug. We will definitely be back! read more

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Food and service was great my friend had the patty melt i had breakfast Very cute place can't wait to return read more

Frank's Downtown Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Manteca, California

Exceptional service! Food is always made to order hot & fresh.. They are very accommodating for our large family. I would recommend getting there early because there tends to be a line on weekends. Overall we love this establishment and recommend it for all.. read more

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Hey! This is a great place to eat the service is great! The food is great! Never had anything here I didn't like. Frank is a good person always has a smile for you and will stop and chat with you! I like that personal touch makes it feel like home. Best of all easy on the wallet. I highly recommend this place and I be going back myself say hi if you see me. read more

We checked out Frank's for breakfast on the way back home to Sacramento this morning! It's located in a cute little area right in downtown Manteca. The inside is small with a few tables inside and outside with that old school diner feel. We ordered the Chorizo Breakfast Burrito, French Toast and the Downtown Omelette. All the food was very good and were large portions as well! We loved how the chorizo was not greasy and I loved the uniqueness of their coffee options like the Mexican Chocolate Iced Coffee. The staff were also very friendly and attentive. They were hustling around and making sure all of the orders were coming out fast. We will definitely visit the next time we are in town! Check them out! read more

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The food was great and the ambiance reminds me of some old timey restaurant. The owner is really nice and the service was great. I recommend the omelets and the skillets. Their orange juice was also great because it is freshly squeezed. read more

Frank's Downtown Cafe - Freshly squeezed orange juice in a beer mug - Cafes Near Me - Manteca, California

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Food and service was great. We sat outside as the inside was full but the service was still spot on. The kids loved the hot chocolate and finished their food on their plates which is rare. Prices seemed high, but everywhere you go things are expensive. But at least this food was worth the cost read more

Best service and dishes! My top fave was the mexican hot coco!! So flavorful and yummy! Servers and hosts were welcoming and friendly! Prices are pretty good and portion is a good size for a person. I did enjoy the California Melt that came with fries on the side. I'll be back for more coco and melts! read more

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The owner is so friendly and funny! I've been here a few times and the food is always good, nice quiet little place in downtown Manteca. Perfect for a small brunch. read more

Frank's Downtown Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Manteca, California

Excellent food and environment is so family like and the owner is so nice . Walks around to say hi ans make sure all is good . Small and quaint so nice . read more

Came on Sunday and it was still cool enough to sit outside with a slight breeze. We were given our beverages quickly and menus. Hubby and I decided to order the steak and eggs and split it and I'm so glad we did! The steak was large done, perfectly, medium, rare, and big enough to share. Very little gristle, and really tasty. Three eggs again was plenty to share and also hashbrowns ordered extra crispy came perfectly. Sourdough toast, two pieces was perfect. Nice relaxing time great food and a great price. We will be back! read more

Frank's Downtown Cafe - Steak and eggs - Cafes Near Me - Manteca, California

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This was such a great find. I met my sister for breakfast. She was in from Idaho. I was in from out of town. Manteca was our hometown so long ago. The service was great. The food was great! We had such a wonderful visit. Really well-cooked meal. Biscuits are big and not too dense. Chicken fried steak was perfect. And even though one wouldn't think a mimosa woukdcwork with a country breakfast, it did and it was good! They had an impressive drink menu. I'm sure lunch is just as good, and I look forward to going back. read more

Frank's Downtown Cafe - Chicken Fried Steak and Eggs with crispy hash browns and a biscuit with gravy. - Cafes Near Me - Manteca, California

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This place is just ok. The breakfast burrito was bland and the bacon inside were tiny barely there pieces and the cheese was no where to be found. The Mexican hot chocolate was just ok, it looked pretty but didn't find it rich and it was barely sweet. The waitress was aloof and unfriendly. I really don't get all the great reviews and will not be returning. read more

Well we were under the gun today looking for a spot that had breakfast after 11 and we came across Franks. I went straight for my go to, Chicken Fried Steak an Eggs w/a side of biscuits an gravy. I had the home style spuds. The wife had a veggie omelet, my son had pancakes, eggs,an sausage,my daughter had the French toast with a side of bacon. All the food was good. Nothing out of the ordinary or spectacular. But not bad at all. I had coffee kids had juices it all came to about 75 bucks (typical). So the food was cooked well and tasted fine, but was pretty cookie cutter. Service was great. Very friendly people and aside from being really small the place was decent. There you have it nothing to write home about but definitely worth a review. read more

Went here for the first time and it did not disappoint! It's a small spot so getting here early is best, but well worth the wait if you have to. The place was already packed but only waited about 5-10 minutes. We didn't wait long to get served and the food came out at a reasonable time. Everything was delicious! The whole menu was available so that was a plus. We ordered the corned beef hash, ham steak, chicken strips, grilled cheese, and Belgian waffle. There are so many options that come with your meal. The ham steak was a great size. All the food portions were a good amount of food. The service was excellent! Our waitress was attentive and checked on us periodically. This place is amazing! Great service, great food, great place! You will not be disappointed! read more

Frank's Downtown Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Manteca, California

I really enjoyed this place! it's small, but that's what makes it feel cozy, intimate like that "local diner" vibe. I wish I remembered our waiter's name because he great. He gave amazing service and made us feel genuinely welcome. The food was great and came out pretty quickly for a full house. One thing that really stood out to me was the eggs!! they were cooked perfectly, just like you'd make them at home. I'll definitely be returning to this little gem! read more

Always great food and service!! Love the atmosphere! The Mexican hot chocolate is my favorite. So delicious