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    Frannie’s Cafe

    4.6 (46 reviews)
    InexpensiveAmerican
    Open 6:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Susan J.

    Good breakfast, cooked to order! Friendly service, French Toast was really good! His eggs were cooked perfectly, crispy hash browns and delicious sausage patties!

    Al B.

    Our second fantastic meal here! Great food, very clean & nice staff! Absolutely worth the 150 mile drive!

    Sometimes one must throw caution to the wind!
    Lonnie W.

    I had checked Yelp last evening for restaurant recommendations here in Onawa where we're camping for two days on our trek back east, and didn't see any standouts. However, "Frannies", a breakfast/lunch place had good reviews. Easy to find. Plenty of parking on this charming Iowa Main Street. Interior was light, airy, and clean. Plenty of seating. The service was immediate and cheerful. Coffee was excellent. I ordered the "Breakfast Feast" - country fried steak, hash browns (or fries), two eggs to order (scrambled), and a grilled muffin (back East we call it an "English Muffin." All covered in a light pepper gravy. Everything was done to perfection. The hash browns were crispy, the steak was also crispy yet tender. Often times, a gravy can be "flour-y" or too much pepper but this was perfect. Grilled muffins were crispy and buttery. The portion was large, and I couldn't finish, but I didn't bring it home to microwave later: it would have been mush and I wanted to remember it just as it had been in all of its tasty glory. My wife had French toast and sausage (she has more resistance than I), and it was reportedly excellent as well. Prices were very reasonable. We tipped 30% on the total.

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    Ben C.

    Little stop on the trip to Omaha. So glad we found this place. Quick bite to eat. Friendly service. Food was really good. I got the pork tenderloin and boy was it tender and juicy. My wife got the Frannie Melt. It was oozing with goodness. The onions were sautéed to perfection. Son got a bacon cheeseburger which he had eaten before he could say anything. Daughter got chicken tenders. Tenders are ok but nothing to get excited about. Definitely will come back if ever around here.

    Blueberry pancake was huge and delicious!  Side of eggs. Very reasonably priced as well!
    Dana J.

    Delicious food. Very clean restaurant and bathrooms. Friendly waitress. Couldn't ask for anything more in this small town!!

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    The environment was inviting and fresh. The waitress was fantastic! The food was delicious!

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    Found this gem as we traveling from South Dakota. Amazing waitress. Everyone friendly. Food was delicious. Served quickly. Loved it!!!

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    Coffee.weak no body. Everything else good service too everything I made from scratch Breakfast good coffee weak

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    The food was cold and it took 45-50 mins to get to us. CC.

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    2 years ago

    Wonderful! Fun place to go have lunch or dinner. Great Service, family friendly and a delicious meal!

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    2 years ago

    Great small town atmosphere , food is great too. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. Can't wait to try this again.

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    3 years ago

    Breakfast food all day! Fast and friendly service! Excellent venue- clean and updated. Reasonable prices too! I was definitely impressed!

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    Excellent fast service. Easy to find off the interstate. Plenty of parking. Clean. Friendly gals.

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