Frankie’s Bar and Cafe

Went to Frankie’s last night for dinner and it was delicious! Crispy fries, tasty burger, delicious chicken wings, and a chocolatey shake. High on calories and high on taste. We’ll definitely be back!

Girlfriend and I went here for a date and it was fantastic. The staff was super nice and the burgers were one of the best I have ever had. I had the Texan burger and dear lord, so much flavor! Definitely recommend this place. Also, pretty decent pricing too!

I walk by this place at least once a week, and never ate here till recently. TBH, I thought it was a dump. How pretentious of me! On a whim, ate brunch here with a few friends and needless to say, I was pleasantly surprised! Yes, it does attract some eclectic folk, but it really adds to the charm!
Place has mostly seats for small groups, with a few bench style seats for more in the back. Was super busy when we got there so it was about a 25 minute wait — nothing to gripe about for Toronto.
Food menu is CHEAP! Felt like I was stealing when I paid because the bill was so low. Don’t let the price indicate the quality though, the burgers were off the chain! Burger menu is extensive, but I just got the Frankie’s original… with poutine. A bit dirty but don’t judge. Real curd, and the gravy was hot and beefy. BT ordered the waffle. must’ve been good cuz there wasn’t a crumb left!

Frankie’s is the perfect neighborhood restaurant. The staff are all super friendly and personable, to the point where I became friends with most of them outside of just the restaurant!
The first time my boyfriend and I came here, it was because we’re late-​risers and were really craving a good greasy spoon all-​day breakfast with eggs and toast and pancakes and bacon and all that jazz. We were trepidatious about going in, given some of the other run-​down looking restaurants adjacent to it, but as soon as we walked in, we fell in love. It is decorated really nicely, and everything is really clean, and quaint. The staff were very welcoming, and the music that was playing was great. Free wifi!
Their food is heavenly and the prices are amazing. There is a huge selection of food (breakfast and dinner menu that can be ordered from at any time.) I have never once been disappointed with my meal.
Their food is the ultimate comfort food. It’s warm and delicious and always leaves you feeling satisfied afterwards.
If you’re looking for a cozy spot to get a great home-​cooking inspired meal at a great price, with staff who are friendly and will remember you, don’t miss out on Frankie’s. It’s my favorite default place to go, and I bet it will be yours, too.

Decent burgers and friendly staff in a quaint and cozy restaurant, with more than fair pricing.
I had the Hogtown Burger which comes with pulled pork. Admittedly despite asking for certain ingredients to not be included it came with the works but was still tasty. My dining companion had a veggie burger which he said tasted like the Yves patties you get in the grocery store, but by adding a fried egg and sauteed mushrooms, he said it was one of the best prepared veggie burgers hes had in a while.
Sidenotes: french fries were a bit greasy but nicely crispy and pretty good tasting. Also, 5 beers on tap to choose from (Kool, Moosehead, Barking Squirrel, Mill Street Organic, Mill Street Tankhouse Ale).
1 Hogtown burger with fries, a veggie burger, order of deep fried pickles, and a pitcher of Barking Squirrel came to $ 47 after tax before tip which is a pretty fair deal. And for that, a 4 star review is due!

Frankie’s is a must! This was a great experience. Came by here on a Sunday evening for some food with two good friends. We all got different things and we all loved it! I got the Texan Burger and it was honestly amazing, especially with the Doritos, guacamole and deep fried jalapeños, a must try. I also got the sweet potato fries which was probably the best sweet potato fries I’ve ever had. Plus our server Jordan was extremely nice and helpful, she deserves a raise :)

Gord and I had breakfast this morning at Frankie’s Bar & Café.
We both ordered Frankie’s Original Breakfast. I had mine with ham and home fries. Gord had his with bacon and fruit.
The server was doing double duty by cooking … and it showed. My toast was cold. My homefries were both hot and cold. I had ordered my eggs easy over and one was medium. Gord also ordered his eggs easy over and all three of his eggs were medium over.
It’s probably quiet in the morning so is more cost-​efficient to having one person do both jobs … but it’s too bad the quality of the meal has to suffer.

Within the same week I got a call from management team of Frankie’s who profusely apologized for the incident. After investigating the matter he courteously invited me to Frankie’s and I went there last Saturday. Looks like the staff members have been coached because the servers including the one who was rude last time, we’re very polite to all the guests. THEY were serving and asking every guest if the food is good and if they need anything.
I am happy that they take the customer, s feed back seriously

We came here for brunch and to be honest, I thought my eggs benny were pretty mediocre. The hollandaise sauce was very heavy handed, and didn’t look particularly appetizing, even though I love that stuff. It was overly thick and a brighter than usual yellow. I was also unimpressed that the side veg was a few slices of cucumber. Bleh. Hubs liked their burger though.
We did get seated right away and by the time we left there was a short wait for a seat. I can see how it could be a good neighbourhood place. The prices are very decent for downtown brunch.

I was really curious about this place as I had passed it so many times.
Sat at the bar.
I tried the Greek salad which was superb, mainly because it was more village like and had two extra large slices of feta on top.
I’d like to go back to try some other items.
Price point is great.

Price decent, food good, but service is quite slow. They were understaffed with only two working the front on a weekend the time I was there, not sure if this is a regular thing thou.
I had the Egg Neptune which was great. The sauce was light, yet flavourable and the poached eggs oozed perfectly when cut into. The taters were also a good size cut with a decent quantity. Overall, a great place to go for breakfast.

A mainstay for me, Frankie’s has reliable breakfast, lunch, and dinner covered. It has great value and never disappointed me.
Today, I was more impressed than usual when the server asked me «is this your watch?». It was! I had left it there two weeks earlier… and they held on to it for me! I’ve been late for everything without my Timex, but no more. Thanks Frankie’s.

Best spot on Queen st. For bfast.
We were sitting at Drake’s first, service took forever and wasnt cordial at all.
All the contraire here at Frankie’s where you feel at home.
Food is great, service is awesome and pricing is balanced –just like the flavours
5*!!

Of all the places that state they have the «World’s Greatest Burger» I would say that Frankie’s might actually live up to that claim. The husband and I arrived in Toronto in the afternoon and after some relaxation, we decided it was time for a bite and a brew. I started searching Unilocal for something in walking distance. As we are staying in the Queen St West district, there were a lot of options. I am always game for a good burger and Frankie’s had good reviews so we decided to check it out.
First off, above and beyond the amazing food, the atmosphere and the bartender/​server Zee, set the tone for our experience. We’re from Michigan and I am a huge hard cider fan. I knew I liked Zee when she recommended one of the best hard ciders I’ve had to date. Toronto’s own Brickworks Batch: 1904. So that started things off right. In the front of the bar, «Two Old Guys» jammed out on their guitars singing set after set of the classics. They rocked!
Now, let me tell you about the food. I ordered The Canadian burger. It had 100% (perfectly cooked and juicy) Canadian chuck, Canadian cheddar, lettuce, tomato, red onions, Peameal bacon, some crispy things (fried onions?) and the best sauce I’ve ever experienced — Maple Mayo. I may have died and gone to heaven. The fries were crispy and delicious, though I couldn’t eat them all after packing away that burger. After dinner, Zee kept the drinks flowing, and convinced us to stay and have a great time. She is an engaging bartender and I do not have a single regret about spending a small fortune on burgers, ciders and shots. That is not to say Frankie’s is expensive, it’s actually quite affordable. We were just racking up the tab because we were having such a fantastic time.
So thank you to Frankie’s, Zee, Two Old Guys, Brickworks Cider and Toronto for a great night. Josh is still sleeping off his hangover. We’re definitely coming back here in the future.

This is the PERFECT place to go and eat an early breakfast, or if you want a nice, clean burger that’s well-​made with giant steak cut fries.
The restaurant has a nice and simple layout, with a very warm and welcoming feel to it. Everything is spotless, including the bathrooms which are very well-​maintained.
I usually order the «Big Breakfast» or the «Eggs Benny with Pulled Pork», and the food is SO CLEAN and well-​made that I can survive for the day without feeling like I ate a brick. I also don’t feel «off» or sick like I usually do from other restaurants that I’ve ordered breakfast from. I can’t stress enough how CLEAN their food is.
For lunch or dinner fare, the burgers are your standard old fashioned burger, with an assortment of topping choices, or you can select from the pre-​made concoctions they have on the list, though nothing really jumped out at me. Nothing too daring or unusual that would maybe get people talking a little more about this place. However, the burgers are very well done and also VERY clean in the gut, but it’s nothing «gourmet» or anything I’d write home about.
The staff is super-​friendly and very attentive to tables, aside from when it comes to bringing the bill. I think it’s just because it’s a very «down-​home» type of atmosphere and they’re not rushing to get people out of the place, which is OK with me. This is just a warning to people who may get impatient (I would suggest to go up front and pay at the bar if you plan to leave within 5 mins after eating.)
I feel the bar could use a bit of improvement, but that’s only a minor issue that I have with this place.
All in all I would say that Frankie’s has a winning old-​fashioned formula, and a knack for keeping things simple yet effective.
If it isn’t broken, then why fix it? I’m happy with a restaurant that keeps old-​fashioned food going in the middle of a «gourmet tornado» of «try-​hard cooks» with something to prove. However, if you want gourmet, there are tons of alternate options for you on Queen, but I urge you to give this place a try.

Sur les avis élogieux de notre chère CM Evelyn, je me suis rendu dans ce café dans le sud ouest de la ville.
Ici on est dans une restauration typique de dinner nord américain avec omelettes, burgers et salades Cesar.
Le gros avantage est le rapport qualité prix, des plats copieux et un service rapide.
A recommander si vous êtes dans le quartier et que vous cherchez un brunch le dimanche matin.

I’m thankful I don’t live around the area b/​c this diner would easily become one of my fav restaurants.
Atmosphere & service: The atmosphere is a clean hipster designed restaurant. Felt very bright and comfortable eating there. The waitress was informative but seemed like a no nonsense kind of person. Smiles would’ve been welcomed but honestly she was good at her job so no real complaints.
Food: burgers! I went @ lunchtime on a weekday so they might’ve had a different menu for dinner. I had the hogtown burger which was BBQ pulled pork with their beef patty, crispy bacon and coleslaw. Simply delicious and even their salad was fresh. I liked the way they plated their food. It looked appetizing as soon as we saw it out of the kitchen.
Would definitely recommend and reasonably priced too. Watch out for the specials for even better deals!

Oh Frankies, you are near and dear to my heart. I’ve been coming here for the past year because of the proximity to the theatre I work at and for the good prices! Cheap drinks and cheap, tasty grub. Wins in my book!
Also the service is great. Super friendly servers. Usually have specials but the burgers and some appys are definitely notable. I’m a sucker for diner food and this place always satisfies me. I frequently come alone when I’m in the hood for a quick lunch or dinner and sometimes with a group for post show drinks and grub. Always leave happy.
If you’re in the area and like diner food or a good burger, definitely pop in!

One Sunday afternoon after a weekend bender with some friends visiting for the weekend, we came here for brunch because it wasn’t far from where our friend lived and where we were staying for the weekend. When the five of us got here around 2pm and most of the brunch crowd has just been sat and most of them are finishing up, so there was just enough space for us. I reckon it would be much busy with queues had we tried to come here earlier.
There’s seating at the bar and decent amount of seating at tables, likely to accommodate a larger group.
They have your usual breakfast/​brunch items. As usual, I went for eggs benedict (read my Ann Sather review), although they didn’t have crab cake benedict, I went for a smoked salmon benedict, which is the next best thing. The order comes with a side of potatoes, but due to lent, I had given up potatoes and asked if they could substitute it for something else like sweet potato fries (which I can have).
The answer is no, you cannot substitute your potatoes, you have to order the side as additional side. This doesn’t make sense to me, I’d be okay to pay the difference if it cost more than the potatoes, so if I replace the potatoes with sweet potatoes, it would only cost $ 1.50 instead of $ 4.25 (*not actual price for sweet potato fries at Frankie’s, but from what I remember, it’s close enough). When I was about to give up arguing and tell them to just omit the potatoes, the server suggested to replace it with a salad. Which I still had to pay $ 1.50 for because it is an «additional side» even though I didn’t have the potatoes (as a side, it costs more than $ 2).
I’m disappointed with their inability to be flexible. I used to work in the service industry and nowhere has it lack the willingness to accommodate to the customers. It wasn’t like I had asked to customise my entire meal.
The food and server was pretty good and the only reason this didn’t end up being a one-​star review.
Come here only if you do not have any dietary concerns and order off the menu as it is, because they won’t replace anything anyway. I feel ripped off at the end of this meal.

Craving a Canadian rendition of a Big Mac? Have a thing for no-​frills brunches sans hour long waits to be seated? Well, chances are you’ll dig Frankie’s.
I’m sure if I lived in Toronto (and resided in Queen West), I’d be somewhat of a regular. I love a good greasy spoon diner, and Frankie’s seems to elevate that slap dash genre a few notches up the bedpost. With familiar favorites that anyone in North America would recognize along with items to fulfill any regional cravings (peameal bacon BLT for instance), they’ve got you covered. Plus they make a pretty mean Caesar complete with a delightful pickled green bean to boot.
Best of all, if you happen to be taking out Suze Orman for a meal, she’ll be proud that you picked an inexpensive place like Frankie’s to indulge.

We headed over to Frankie’s as a result of great reviews for their burgers.
Décor is functional. The burgers were fine — they wouldn’t make my top 10 list. Waitress was nice.
Would I return: If I lived in the neighbourhood, I’d have no problem going back — but I don’t and there are other places I’d rather check out the next trip to Toronto.
Would I recommend: Unlikely at this time.