Frackie's Burgers Bites & Brews — Restaurant in Davenport

Today was a lazy Saturday and I wanted a burger. I also wanted to branch out a little more the comfort of my own backyard in Bettendorf and eastern Davenport. Frackie's came up in a search for burgers in the Quad Cities and since I haven't spent a whole lot of time in west Davenport, decided to drive over to try the place.

First impressions include that the place is really easy to miss if you're not looking for it. On my first trip down Rockingham Road I drove right past it, assuming it was just another house in the area. Through my Google Maps I realized my error and quickly doubled back and parked in the lot behind the place. No judgement against the place in mentioning any of this - it's clearly labeled on both sides of the building and on closer inspection blends right into the neighborhood.

The interior is not exactly what I was inspecting. The bar and bar stools seemed really new, especially the stools - leather or a close approximation, very comfortable! The floors were mostly covered with a newish looking 1-foot square light ceramic tile, while the ceiling was solid and painted red. Lighting was provided by a combination of suspended fixtures and string lights above the bar, in addition to the neon beer signs and natural light through the windows and doors. The place has all the hallmarks of a nice, hole-in-the-wall community joint. I both liked it, but definitely felt out of place immediately.

Regardless of this feeling, the bartender was nice and set me up quickly with a soda and took my food order. I chose the Inferno Burger, which is topped with pepperjack cheese, bacon, chipotle mayo, and fried pickled jalapenos. I enjoyed the burger - it was comparable to many other burgers of its type in the area. Something I'd definitely come back for if I lived closer to Frackie's.

The ambiance of Frackie's is definitely something I'd go for if it were closer to home. No music was playing this morning, just the sound from one of the TVs playing at the bar and people talking. It really is a community place - people come in to hang out and know who everyone is when they come in. I enjoyed it, even though I was definitely not a part of the community.

If you live in this part of west Davenport, consider giving Frackie's a try. The rest of their menu looks pretty solid. I'd especially like to come back on a Tuesday to try the tacos....

Nice bar to go drink and hang out with friends once got a taco pizza got home a block away didn't have no taco shells on it they said they were sorry which was good. Just about an hour ago got some hot wings and a Dilly stack sandwich got home within 5 minutes from the bar sandwich was cold bread was white not toasted meat was cold cheese not melted called and asked how they prepared her sandwich they told me lightly toasted bread and warm melted meat and cheese. Told to cook I did not get that then he hung up on me call back ask him why he hung up he said I use foul language I might have done but I was disappointed in the food in the service. But that does not give the cook the right to hang up on me and treat me like I was one of his friends bartender was too busy on her phone or talking to friends or relatives service has gone downhill since they open they used to have some good bartenders and good cooks that cared about the customer but with the last year or two I don't see the kindness from...

Lunch get together with Wife, Daughter and grandkids for lunch. Food was very good, service was great. I had a Ruben that was very good. My youngest grandson had the Big Frackie which was huge but he killed it in no time.

Stopped down with 7 friends for a Friday lunch most were okay with their choices. I had a grilled tenderloin which was a frozen over cooked tough no taste piece of gray pork. I wouldn't recommend the grilled tenderloin. The frys were good and the service was okay she was very busy helping the cook and serving customers. I would have pointed it out to the waitress but she...