Dined at this Tucson institution this past Sunday - six of us in total, four adults and two children. Food, service and atmosphere was everything we wanted and more! Adults had 1) Denver omelette minus bell pepper 2) mushroom/swiss omelette 3) corned beef hash & egg 4) chorizo & eggs. Everyone enjoyed their breakfast and sides - there were a LOT of sides...bacon, biscuits, gravy, tortillas, toast... One kid had the Pansan and boy are those pancakes huge! The other made his own special of 1 pancake, 1/2 order of french toast and bacon. They devoured their food so obviously it was good stuff. Personally I am always a little leery of getting chorizo at restaurants since most places serve a mild version but Franks did NOT disappoint. The chorizo is spicy and perfect. Service is fast and friendly and the staff make you truly feel welcome. They were busy but never made any of us feel like an inconvenience. Great place! read more

This is a local gem. Great sense of community stuffed into a small package that has some wear and tear in the best way. No fancy clothes or food. Just friendly, quick service and delicious home cooking. Space is very limited (the parking lot might have 20 stalls including ADA) but be patient. It's worth the wait. Prices are very reasonable and fitting the amount of food you're served. read more

Best spot for some good grub and good vibes went here with my friend and left full and satisfied the coffee was nice and strong the way I like it also the people that work there were very friendly. read more

Frank's - Breakfast special - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Ambiance?! Only the finest greasy spoon in town! By morning, Frank's offers, fantastic, quickly prepared breakfast foods. The eggs are light and fluffy, the bacon, crisp and flavorful the Belgian waffles, crisp with melted butter and syrup on top, and the breakfast burritos are to die, for they make their own hot sauce in house and it has a super spicy slow burn with a fantastic flavor. By night, it transitions to Francisco's! Southwestern Mexican inspired comfort food. We went on a Saturday morning and if anyone is missing their grandpa, I think this would be a good place to start looking... There were literally eight tables with solo old guy diners enjoy enjoying their breakfast... And the service staff was calling each of them them by name . There is usually a short wait, when a table opens up your seat yourself, and parking is sparse... All that said, the tables turn over at a good pace, so you won't be waiting for long. read more

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This place was so great! The service was amazing and all the workers were so nice! You really feel at home here. The food is also super delicious. Can't wait to go back! read more

Frank's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

You never get the same designed coffee mugs each visit... love their collection AND my Denver omelette with biscuit and hash browns. Other person had veggie omelette with whole eggs and toast and home fries. Great service, quick and personable. This place was hopping and no line at 9:45am, if you want to arrive and get a seat right away. read more

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Loved it all. The energy of establishment shines through the staff and food. In two words they: nailed it! read more

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What a fun little spot. It is definitely not fancy, but it was friendly, quick service, good food, and hot coffee. We both got the pork chop breakfast. I did mine with lower carb options and my husband had the regular one. The pork chops were pretty thin, but cooked nicely and were flavorful. It's a walk in and find your own spot type of diner. Not a huge restaurant, but they were doing a brisk business. Service was very friendly and we got our food quickly. read more

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Fresh, made to order, local, sweet service, generous portions, responsive to request for crispy hash browns and buttery toast! read more

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I absolutely love going to simple places like this. It's so hard to find a simple, classic, family run (or appears to be family run) breakfast places nowadays because the trend seems to be the bougie brunch. I like their sign up front that says "elegant dining elsewhere." Very small place. I think the max occupancy is 48. We were able to find seating at the bar top, which is what I prefer. Service was fast and friendly. We ordered the chorizo plate and a ham and cheese omelette, both with hash browns. The chorizo itself tasted phenomenal and so authentic. It tastes great by itself, but even better with one of their hot sauces. Hash browns tasted perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. One of the best breakfast restaurants I've ever gone to. read more

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I have not been here in a long time, but remember it well. It is very busy on the weekends and I don't get in the area much during the week. The food was good and at reasonable prices. I hope that they haven't gone up too much. It looks like a dump, but it is a great local place. read more

Sometime you need a 'old fashioned' breakfast with everything cooked on the grill, simple, and/ or smothered on gravy.., and this is the place to go. Their sign outside states "elegant dining elsewhere. Not a lot of seating ( they have indoors and outdoors) but service is good and quick- they turn tables quickly. Large portions. The kitchen is open and so you can see your food being made for the most part. We had the chicken fried steak and the hungry person special which allowed us to sample several things which was not only a good idea but a tasty one. Did notice a couple things sent back but couldn't tell if it was the wrong order or not prepared correctly- in both instances I noticed them offer a refund for the specific item and in the other situation replace the order in less than 5 min. It was busy with non stop business but service was friendly and attentive. Parking is a bit challenging but side street parking is available. read more

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Frank's is fantastic. Unpretentious. Fantastic food. Great servers. Their tortillas and biscuits were both homemade and incredibly tasty.

Outstanding breakfast / lunch place! Fast and friendly staff! Lovely little restaurant that is unique and cozy. We will be here every time we visit this area! read more

This small restaurant is a great place for breakfast, brunch or lunch! I've been here twice, and each time it is bustling! The inside seating is limited & complimented with outdoor seating. I enjoyed watching the wait staff hustle around & tag-team tables to ensure service is efficient & fast. The food portions are hearty! I had the egg & bacon sandwich on a toasted English muffin. The bacon was crisp & tasty. The hash browns were good as well. Definitely a great spot to grab a quick meal! read more

Great Bowl of Hector's Chile with Tortilla! So filling. Great outdoor seating. Fun ambiance always. Be ready for great music & singing while you munch. read more

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Haven't even eaten and wanted to start this off. No nonsense diner. Wonderful Motown music bumping at the right volume, our line cooks speak Spanish (this is after all, Mexico), everyone was smiling, our server sings along with said good tunes, there's a custom salsa available (Hector, the chef's salsa) and vibes were on point. Visibly experienced cooks on the line, big respect. Service is great. Now, I've eaten. Bonkers. Just simply great food that hits all the spots. It's how you remember chicken fried steak. It's how you remember good hash browns. It's how you remember good biscuits and gravy. Nothing bad to say here. read more

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Great atmosphere homey. Good value, friendly environment. Had the French Toast combo and was delicious and satisfing .

Because I travel so much. I'm always on the look for a really good breakfast venue, this fit that description. It's a Tucson classic. The food was well prepared hot and delicious. I always like to support a local venue and this is a locally owned family business i think it's been around over for over 40 years . I have been many times, the service was fast and efficient and the food came along quickly. Staff really cared and wanted you to be happy. Even though a lot of people know each other they went out of their way to make sure you felt welcome. They serve breakfast and brunch. I came for breakfast, . One time I had the blueberry pancakes. The other times I had a classical breakfast: Bacon eggs, hash browns and biscuits. Shared a cinnamon role which was fantastic, they were accommodating to my requests for crisp hash browns and bacon. I also have a problem with beans and they were willing to sub them out and add meat in a breakfast burritos. It's a great fun place but it does get crowded which speaks to its food but they do a good job of trying to serve people the best way they can. I will be back this winter to enjoy the food and wonderful staff. read more

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Love this place! Second time coming while in town and did not dissappoint. Quick service and delish food!! Super casual.

Wanted to try this restaurant the service was good but I really didn't like the food I ordered Panham pancakes eggs and a slice of ham the pancakes were chewy and the syrup was gooey I can check this one off read more

My partner recommended eating here because he visited many times, and claimed it to have the "Best Breakfast in Tuscon." Those are some pretty strong words, so I couldn't refuse the to experience this great place myself. Honestly, it was enjoyable to from start to finish. But speaking as a critic, I would warn potential guests that this place is so popular that it was fully packed by 10 in the morning on a Friday in March. That means even if you schedule a visit on a day where you are positive it won't be crowded, more than likely you'll be wrong. My partner & I waited five minutes to be seated in a tight dining area with your chairs close to the other guests. The kitchen area is clearly visible when you enter, and you can hear the searing of the food. We were seated in the very back and it was still loud. The rowdy noises coupled with the close proximity to customers could make a guest overstimulated and uncomfortable. Customer service is at my top priority when I rate though, so this place still gets high remarks for how the staff treated us. They kept a cool head through the chaos, and gave us exactly the order we wanted. With so many people, I feared it wouldn't come out right. But they served what I ordered, which was scrambled eggs & bacon with a side of hash browns and white, buttered toast (Tip: Try the grape jelly with the toast. It's delicious!). Everything was perfectly done, and I ate it all right up. I can see why my partner named it the best food in town. It was fantastic, but with such a heavy crowd, I hope they're able to expand their business so it won't feel so claustrophobic. Great work overall, and I'll order from here again! read more

Frank's - Pancakes & buttered white toast. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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What an experience! Tight space but they move efficiently with little to no waiting. All of our food was clean and cooked well. Both my husband and I felt that the flavors, however, were very bland with no seasoning. Add a bunch of salt and pepper and you're good. Best item was the French toast, with a great chew and flavor. read more

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Stopped by Frank's Restaurant in Tucson for breakfast while visiting for the weekend--and I'm so glad we did! The food was delicious, the OJ tasted fresh-squeezed, and my whole bill was only $21. Great service, amazing value, and tasty comfort food--definitely worth a stop if you're in town! read more

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When we first walked in we were greeted with a smile and an almost immediate cup of coffee! Everyone was dancing, singing, and slinging eggs and hash browns like an beautifully chaotic ballet. The inside of the restaurant is homey and charming and the food is delicious. My omelette was yummy, the huevos rancheros were amazing with the homemade beans and salsa, and the breakfast sandwich was a new hit at our table. My dad, boyfriend and I loved our time and breakfast together this morning at Frank's! We will be back. read more

Frank's - Cynthia's Veggie - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I love small local places & Frank's hit all the warm & fuzzy spots in my heart! Fantastic & fast service, the food was so yum and I sat at the counter so I could see them preparing it all. It was a great experience on my travels thru Tucson! Wish I were here longer to make it my go to place! read more

This is my absolute favorite breakfast spot in Tucson! If you like breakfast food and never ending coffee this is THE place for you. It's such a local gem that iv been going to for 15 years. If you love CHICKEN FRIED STEAK...look no further you have found your new favorite place. On Wednesdays they have their chicken fried steak special for only $9! Chicken fried steak, two eggs, hash browns/ home fries and a fresh hot biscuit or toast. The whole staff are so nice and friendly, I highly recommend this place. They will even give you coffee to go (bonus!). read more

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Great spot if you're looking for a hole-in-the-wall, diner style breakfast - staff is friendly, food comes out quickly, and the portions are big. We've come early on the weekends to beat the crowds and were able to get a table right away. The main entrees come with your choice of home fries or hashbrowns (we've only ever gotten hashbrowns because they are so good and aren't greasy at all) and a biscuit, toast, or tortilla. What we've tried so far: - Denver omelette: my favorite because they really pack in the fillings which are ham, cheese, onions, green peppers - Mushroom, spinach, and Swiss omelette: also packed with toppings, nice vegetarian option - Corned beef hash with 2 eggs: my husband's favorite, tip: get it extra crispy - Blueberry pancake: filled with whole blueberries, standard pancake Franks is going to be one of our go to breakfast spots - need to come back and try their cinnamon rolls! read more

Frank's - Spinach, Mushroom and Swiss Omelette and 1 Pancake with Blueberries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Great little hidden gem! Small little dive spot. Food is great, service is super fast. It was super busy, packed, but sat right away. Took our order then our food already came! Great to get in and quickly out. Homemade hot sauce is amazing! read more

Frank's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

We ended up eating here by chance last year while in Tucson visiting family. We instantly fell in love with the food then and we had to come back on our visit this year. Breakfast burritos were amazing, our kids got waffles and pancakes which were top notch. The service was excellent and the place itself is so charming. 10/10 best breakfast I have had in a long long time. I will always make a stop here when I am in Tucson. read more

Frank's - Pancakes! Happiness! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Nice hole in wall place. Old converted house (?) BUSY , small with outdoor seating Fast service friendly Reasonable pricing read more

Pretty sweet little old diner with everything exactly as you would expect. Good sized portions of greasy spoon breakfast food served by super friendly people at a great price. Your coffee is always full and you're always taken care of. You can spend $15 for breakfast and get full. I love it. Great value. I will return. read more

Saturday mid-morning was busy. We took the last parking place, diner and patio were packed. They set up a table for us between the patio and sidewalk with an umbrella for shade. Omelettes were delicious and very filling, coffee was great as was the service, which was fast considering the crowd. We chose hot salsa... it was tasty and not too hot. We later noticed that some customers were parking in a lot across the street. Looks like lots of locals eat here regularly. read more

My wife and Rosco the Labradoodle stopped by one morning on our way through town. We were greeted by our server and we were seated. Right away our server brought menus and a bowl of water for Rosco. We had Huevos Rancheros. They were delightfully delicious. The menus is full of different types of dishes to choose from. Something for everyone. The servers all were very attentive and the whole place rang with such a positive vibe. Rosco had plenty of attention and always had fresh water. read more

Frank's is a quirky hole in the wall breakfast spot in Tucson. As soon as you go inside you will be able to tell immediately it's overflowing with sassy energy. It doesn't take itself seriously, and that's part of the fun. I've been a couple times and I will say I end up happy with the food, I don't think it's necessarily exceptional, but for what you pay for it's a nice change of pace every once in awhile from the modern breakfast spots in town. The flavors are not as strong as I would like. I ordered the egg/biscuits and gravy plate And I wanted more from the actual seasoning of the gravy itself. My kids enjoyed their French toast and pancakes and they made it very easy for my family to enjoy ourselves. The customer service was excellent. I think the only thing missing from Franks is bolder flavors. My husband had the breakfast burrito and with so many incredible spots in town it couldn't compete. All that being said, Frank's doesn't really care if you like them or not. lol That's the charm! read more

Frank's - Kids pancakes and biscuit and gravy for me - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Tucson's Best Breakfast Spot - Frank's Restaurant If you're searching for the best breakfast in Tucson, look no further than Frank's Restaurant. This place is hands down one of the city's best-kept secrets, but if word ever got out, there'd be a line wrapped around the block every morning! Frank's is the kind of classic, no-frills diner that does breakfast right. It's everything you love about a greasy spoon--hearty, satisfying, and packed with flavor--without leaving you feeling sluggish for the rest of the day. I loved it so much, I had to go twice while I was in town! * First visit: I had the chorizo and eggs with beans, home fries, and fresh tortillas. The chorizo was perfectly seasoned, the eggs were cooked just right, and those tortillas? So fresh and soft, they practically melted in my mouth. * Second visit: I tried the chicken fried steak, and let me tell you--it was even better than I expected. Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and covered in a rich, flavorful gravy. And I have to mention their sourdough toast--I don't know what they do to it, but it's unbelievably light, airy, and buttered to perfection. And let's talk about the blueberry pancake. I ordered one both times because it was that good. What sets it apart is that it's absolutely loaded with blueberries--not the usual mushy, smeared kind that just give you flavor, but whole, juicy blueberries that burst in your mouth with every bite. It adds a whole new level of fun and freshness to the pancake, making it easily one of the best I've ever had. The best part? No waiting around--just seat yourself and get ready for an unforgettable breakfast. The portions are generous, the service is friendly, and every bite is pure comfort food heaven. If you love a great breakfast, run--don't walk--to Frank's. This place is the real deal! The prices are up anyone's alley! read more

Food is very mid, prices are very reasonable. I took my 83 year old grandfather he thought it was great. read more

Food: Our go-to order is always pork chops, over-medium eggs, hash browns, and blueberry pancakes. My husband and I always order the same. They are very consistent with the quality and the taste. It's always hit the spot. Always our go-to breakfast when we crave pork chops. We had also tried omelettes before, and they were always good. This is not a fancy-seat restaurant; there is limited space that can accommodate a lot. It's always busy during the weekend, but we didn't have to wait to get seated. Service: top-notch; they always refill my husband's coffee and never leave it empty. Most of the people here know my husband; he has been coming here for over a decade. Overall, this place is very consistent. read more

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Actually, everything went well, even though they were busy, we were seated promptly and were able to order right away. Food was great with ample portions and was served piping hot and quickly! read more

I love coming here as the food is great and the staff are wonderful. However, the flies make it very difficult to enjoy your meal.