Food is less expensive than other similar places- seems to have a following. Nothing special. Service ok- wait staff seems to hang out with the regulars, I won't be one of them. I would think the run down look might be endearing and part of the charm for some but it gave me a "not real clean" vibe. I appreciate that it's locally owned which would be the only reason to return. read more

Favorite hidden gem!!! Amazing omelets and pancakes. My boyfriend found this place our freshman year of college and even now as seniors we will always stop by for a quick breakfast! read more

Came here for brunch today. I guess that's what I call it when I eat breakfast at noon. The space is really divey in the best way. Sat at the counter and watched the guy running the grill, fryer, and burners single-handedly which was super impressive. Had the green chile omelette which was really good, but the star was the hash browns. So perfect. And it all went really well with their house-made Hector's Hot Sauce. That stuff was terrific. It actually did have a little heat which you don't always get at diners. The service was also great. Super fast and friendly. They were super on top of refilling my water cup exactly when I needed it. Definitely will be returning anytime I want diner food. This was some of the best I've ever had anywhere. read more

Super friendly staff, lively, delicious, fast service and nostalgic! Great prices too! Can't way to come back and try their evening identity, Francisco's! read more

You want fancy? Forget about it! This is serious traditional American/Mexican breakfast - eggs, hash browns, pancakes, fresh toast, etc. Delicious and fresh. You will get wonderful, polite service and served fast. Diner-style. Pam was our server and she's a gem. Fair prices. It is a local favorite for a reason. Look for the funny sign, it's on the corner. read more

Had breakfast with two other friends. Certainly not the most elegant of settings, which goes with the sign out front "Elegant dining elsewhere". Had the Huevos Rancheros. Eggs were runny which I know my wife would not like, didn't bother me. Waitress was very friendly. Service was excellent. It was in a Saturday morning around 10:00. It was very busy. Parking can be a little difficult. Certainly worth the trip, I would recommend. read more

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

I've been going to frank's since I was in high school since 1980's, The food and services always very good. However I want to breakfast the last week of January.We had a lot of problems with flies around our food. read more

Great food. Great staff. Wonderful atmosphere. Favorite breakfast place! Meatloaf platter is good too but I prefer basic breakfast eggs, home fries, toast. read more

Franks looks like a little hole in the wall. Definitely not fancy but don't let that stop you from trying their food! It's delicious and brought to you hot and well prepared. Portions are generous and ingredients fresh. Also the staff are friendly and overall just a happy vibe. It gets crowded and parking is a pain but that's just because this a popular spot with locals read more

Moderately priced, very fun little restaurant. Extremely nice staff and excellent breakfast (green chile and cheese omelette w/ yummy hash browns. Great! read more

They have good basic food at a decent price. It's not the best but it's very tasty. I've had breakfast there a few times and I do like going there. read more

Whenever I visit Tucson, Frank's restaurant is always my first choice. The food is absolutely delicious and the staff is top-notch. You definitely don't want to miss out on this amazing dining experience! "Don't worry, be happy" and "Elegant Dining Elsewhere" are not just on the sign, it could be their mantra. read more

Delicious! I love hole in the wall places and this place did not disappoint. Please do yourself a favor and stop in for some good food, good service and good prices. read more

we were so nervous as a party of 6 being our first time on a Saturday morning. We were able to get right in and promptly seated. Ordered and food came out so quickly! They had crayons for the kids and since we were served so quickly the kids didn't get restless. Such a wonderful experience. The coffee was really good and the food was amazing. We had the chicken fried steak, mickey Mouse pancakes, cinnamon roll, biscuits and gravy, Denver omelet and all was perfect! Hole in the wall, 40 year old establishment but they sure know how to run a restaurant. I highly recommend! read more

Hands down my personal favorite diner in Tucson. Food is always fantastic and served quickly. I've never been to a restaurant with a more friendly and personable staff. The music is always on point as well. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a great diner or living in the area. read more

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

The food and service were great. I had a hamburger. It was sooooo juicy delicious. My husband had the green chili omelette. Very good too. The atmosphere was fun. 50s music diner. The servers were quietly singing along. The only downfall was 5hat 5he floor really needed mopping. read more

Frank's might just be the last of its kind. A true delight of an eatery where you can forget about all your troubles and just get swept away by the uniquely joyful atmosphere as soon as you step through the door! Prepare to wait a bit to be seated, Frank's is popular! You never wait too long though and I love this extra time I'm getting, to soak up the happy vibrations in this place and study the menu. The outside world doesn't matter in here. Frank's stayed Frank's and I'm so grateful it still exists! The morning Spezial is unbeatable price wise too! The Blueberry pancakes are out of this world. Great music! Tip well and come back often! read more

Food is always amazing, service is also always amazing! The staff make you feel at home honestly! The ambiance, always packed with lots of laughter and fast service! Food never disappoints and you'll never leave hungry! Always stuffed! It's a small little diner but it's one to add to the books! read more

I'm a HUGE breakfast cafe junkie! Sure I've been to Frank's, many many many years ago but with it being a little farther away from me, I always forget about it. We decided to stop in one morning and I remembered how cute it is! I couldn't help but to just keep looking at everything on the walls. Probably about 12-18 spots inside and about 6 tables outside. Everyone was super friendly and nice. Small parking lot, but with the closed down gas station next door, there is plenty of parking :) The bathroom is a 1-potter and super small and you may have to step over a few people to get to it but it's at least INSIDE the building. I've noticed a lot of little cafes have their bathrooms outside. Food was delicious and perfect on the prices. I have to remember this place is here and come more often! read more

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

Pretty standard diner fare wrapped in a very charming experience- the place is adorable with great service, but the food is... food.

Great greasy spoon breakfast joint! Small building and is usually pretty busy on the weekends! Staff is friendly and turning over tables quickly to get those waiting seated. Indoor and outdoor seating. Great price with excellent portion sizes! Highly recommend the French toast! read more

You aren't a Tucsonan if you haven't been to Franks. This is a dirty, hometown whole in the wall. The staff is always friendly and they always do their best. The food is your basic diner food. I'd bring my own coffee tho. I'm a coffee snob, otherwise the food is fast, hash browns are crispy and eggs are cooked to order. read more

A diner true to the original diners. The food is delicious and the staff is friendly. Worth a visit. I'll be back. read more

Frank's - Frank's griddle and his awesome cook. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

If I lived in the neighborhood, I'd probably have an omlet here once a week. That was good, the coffee was fine, and the biscuit better than most. On the negative side, the corned beef hash was blah and the side of blueberries really bad. The bathroom was unpleasant and the place needs some serious degreasing. This is a great neighborhood joint, but not worth traveling any distance. The people, however, are notably pleasant, so if you do happen in, you can expect a nice welcome. read more

Frank's - Talk about an open kitchen. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I have no idea how I have managed to live in Tucson since 2015 and not known about this place. It's fantastic! The food was delicious and fast. The prices are reasonable. The entire staff is great. Pam was our server and was so responsive and helpful and smiling. The guy with the fun, curly pony tail was highly pleasant. He sat us and gave us menus and brought my credit card back to me after it was run. The guy at the grill was amazing and cooked my food perfectly. The eggs an exact over medium and the hash browns crispy. They even cooked my daughter food to go that she wanted but was not on the menu. I will definitely be back! read more

Frank's - Huevos rancheros and French toast breakfast. Delicious! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I have been enjoying this place but today was very interesting. The person I was with ordered. Had to go outside and make a call when she came back she did not even sit down. Grabbed the plate and took it back. There was a large hair in the plate. They said it was her hair. So reviewing his. She was not at the table nor sat down and was accused of something that was not hers. So so disappointing. I AM NOT RETURNING. Simple and pretty good! Went for breakfast and ordered poached eggs and corned beef hash. It was good. Coffee was good not extraordinary but good. Do not be in a hurry. Settle in and relax. There is no speed here. Just a coffee and a simple breakfast. This is not fancy. read more

Great service, great food and great prices. A true Tucson gem! I highly recommend it. And come hungry.

Great atmosphere, fun owner singing along to the oldies as he's helping out his employees on the floor, quality food that comes out quickly. The coffee wasn't great, but I'm a coffee snob after living in Central America for most of the last 2 years. Some items on the menu are pricey, like $5.75 for 4 slices of bacon, but at least the bacon was good & my eggs to order came out OM both times I've been there. The blueberry pancakes are LOADED w/blueberries & I really like the hot sauce selection on the table. I had the hashbrowns & asked for them crispy, once again, delivered as ordered! It's a good spot, they stay busy, which I'm really happy this business is still here after 40 years when so many others have had to close their doors after the last few years. read more

It wasn't the sign outside or the outdoor seating, the rustic building or the convenience that brought me in the door, none of the routine reasons to stop. I've seen this place a dozen and a half times and swore on my life it was a hotdog stand, a glorified one trick sausage eatery like many of the local joints parked around the city. But I had to be sure... A quick Uturn into oncoming traffic, a few beeps and the quick heel toe, and now I find myself elbow deep into a chorizo and green Chile quesadilla writing this review. This is a greasy spoon, 100%, but it sets itself apart from your retail chains in all departments. An eccentric mix of Michoacán Mexican and American breakfast, leave your expectations at the door and follow your senses. The staff is extremely friendly and courteous, the food fresh off the grill, and the Frills are to be found elsewhere... Flavorful, rich, greasy, cheesey, and spicy, I found the cure for my Sunday morning hangover and I'm curious to explore the rest of the menu. If you haven't given this local favorite a shot, you're doing yourself a disservice. Don't expect fine dining, do expect mamas kitchen. Two thumbs. Smoke, Cook, Eat. read more

I've been coming here for years and finally get around to writing a review. Frank's is your casual, down-home, no-frills greasy spoon diner that provides a good meal (especially breakfast). Expect longer waits on the weekends, but service is fast and friendly. The servers are always smiling and Frank himself (that is Frank, right?) sings along with the radio while he pours your coffee. *EDIT: I've been told that chipper crooner is Marshall, so kudos to him! I ordered Geoff's Special. The portions are large no matter what you order. Eggs and hash browns cooked nicely, and what they call 1/2 biscuit and gravy was definitely a full-sized portion for me. The pancakes and french toast are also top notch. Most of the menu is simple stuff you can make at home. And while it seems the prices go up each time I come here, it's still worth it when I'm feeling lazy and want a divey atmosphere with my breakfast. Frank's is definitely a place to check out. Just expect a tight squeeze if the parking lot is packed (come early or late). read more

Frank's - Geoff's Special (two eggs, hash browns, 1/2 biscuit and gravy); French toast, eggs, bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

My wife and I found this little gem by doing a little research. Boy, were we not disappointed. My chicken fried stead and eggs was awesome. Loved the potatoes that came with it as well. My wife had a biscuit sandwich and she loved it, very tasty. The service and vibe were great and everyone friendly. I will definitely be back and can't wait to try something new. Their sign out front says it all, Elegant elsewhere, but on of the best places you could eat. read more

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

I searched Yelp for anything four stars and above for lunch Wednesday in the neighborhood by the Botanical Gardens. I chose Frank's because they were primarily a breakfast place and my granddaughter loves breakfast sausage. At a little after 11 o'clock the place was reasonably full which is always a good sign. If I only see a couple of cars parked I generally steer clear of a place but this was not the case at Frank's. The car in front of me pulled in and the car behind me followed me into the parking lot so I figured I was on to something. The decor was hodgepodge. Even the sign out front said "elegant dining elsewhere." When you want good food and fair prices, the decor doesn't matter. What struck me first though was how clean the place was and for an older place too. It was obvious they kept this place clean right down to the syrup bottle on the table. That syrup bottle looked brand new and had no drippings anywhere on it. I challenge you to find one like it at a famous waffle chain. She had a pancake and a side of sausage. I was surprised to see the shape of the pancake in a famous Disney character (see photo) and decorated with butter placement. She loved it so much she didn't want to eat it at first but she eventually ate the nose and all of one ear, lol. She would never be able to finish the whole thing even at her most hungry. I had the hot ham n cheese with home fries. The sandwich was so good I could have ate a second one. The tomato and hoagie bun were very fresh. The tomato was ripe too not hard like you get at fast food chains. I now have a new favorite place to go in this neighborhood. read more

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Really good Huevos Rancheros! Staff is wonderful! Prices are great! I love this place!

Frank's is always an experience of site, sounds, interesting people, great food, friendly staff, plus we love Hector!!! Try his mouthwatering chili, mmmmm! read more

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

If you are looking for a fancy place... Or roomy... By all means please go somewhere else. For good breakfast and friendly service go to Frank's. We found ourselves in Tucson a few months back and trusting Yelp reviews we landed here for breakfast. I had a spinach/cheese/mushroom omelette that I can describe as massive and delicious. Hubby had chorizo con huevo. read more

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

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Local Favorite. Generous portions. Great customer service. Food was down home comfort style.

There was a time in my life that I went to Franks 2 or 3 times a week for breakfast, going to all the job sites needed to attend to. Candace was my fave, and we would banter back and forth, and she would always throw me another biscuit across the room. The food was and is always good and quick, the decor so familiar its like home, Candace left then came back. When Candace left I did not go as much, when I changed jobs it was off my radar. Now Candace is back it feels like time has not passed, I love the place. I will still not go as often because I am working on loosing a little weight, but I just can't keep from going back (it's like my happy place). read more

Authentic neighborhood diner vibe. Not fancy, but fun. Hearty, traditional diner food (with some added Southwestern flair/dishes),

How often have you driven by a restaurant for years - like decades - and say to yourself, "We really need to go there."? That will a exactly what happened on a pleasant spring morning, and we finally went! This restaurant is small and efficient and cute! We opted to eat outside, pretty much thrilled to not have to wait for a seat on a Saturday morning. We were greeted quickly with ice water (nice!), and our drink orders were taken. The menus are part of the table covering - smart! And the prices are low, low, low! My husband and I opted for "expensive" dishes. He chose the Eric burrito with chorizo - scrambled eggs with chorizo, chili sauce, cheese, and refried beans in a fresh tortilla. It was a knife and fork burrito, and it was delicious! I chose the chicken fried steak and eggs (soft scramble was perfectly prepared), hashbrowns, and white toast. The toast has visible butter (maybe margarine, but I didn't care because it was good!). The chicken fried steak was perfect, with real gravy - no packaged stuff here. Heavenly! The menu prices are low and kind of funny. $2.20, $4.19, $10.40, etc. Low! There is a weekday special if you arrive before 9:00 am, and I think it was $2.25. Eggs, a breakfast meat, potatoes, and a bread product (including fresh biscuits!). Totally affordable. This is a no frills breakfast / lunch spot, and it is marvelous!!!!! So, don't keep driving by places thinking that you should go there. Stop, and enjoy those cute, local restaurants!!!! read more

Great little place for breakfast but get there early unless you like waiting for a table. Ambiance? Nah. Like sign says Elegant Dining elsewhere read more