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I got to say this place can be quite fun a little joint with a group of friends. The food reminds me of bar/carnival food, but it does have a lot of options for hot dogs. I enjoyed having so many options. The staff was super friendly and personable. It is a family restaurant, and we can really feel the family vibe when we walk in. The cooks were up front and center conserving with the customers. We even got free tatter tots because they made too many extras. There were two items that were not on the menu. One of them was jalapeños poppers and I forgot the other one. The poppers were filling. The atmosphere was in the between a hole-in-wall and a fast food restaurant like McD. It had plenty of parking spots, and they probably received many regulars that just walked through from the front door to the back door. There were cute hand drawn pictures on the wall. It looks like kids made those drawings. And it was nice that it was showcased. The fountain drinks are from an MN based company, and they taste very similar to the name branded ones. They also have canned sodas too.
Nawni NguyenNawni Nguyen
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I ordered two hotdogs, chicken wings, fries, and a chicken sandwich. Unfortunately the only thing that was good was the hotdog. The chicken wings were bland and has absolutely no flavor the fries were soggy and unsalted. The chicken sandwich clearly was not hot because I asked for it to have cheese on it, and the cheese is not even melted. I asked for cheese, mayo, and lettuce. It came with cheese tomatoes lettuce. When I called about 10 minutes after I left with my order to speak with the manager. I was told they don’t know when the manager would be in he kind just pops in and out whenever. I was also told that it’s because they had a big rush when I placed my order which seems very acceptable, considering I had to wait for 30 minutes and my food. It seems like the rush that was in was taken care of a lot better than the takeout order that I placed this was my first time here and I don’t think I will be back to give it a second try.
Brittney LamontBrittney Lamont
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Although I had never been to Uncle Franky's upon entering I knew exactly what I was getting, you don't visit the kingdom without getting a look at the king so I ordered the Chicago Italian Beef sandwich with hot peppers and a side of fries. Dipped, naturally. I sat outside in a nice patio area and the two friendly women working brought out the order with ketchup and a fork, what else does a man need. The bread with perfectly dipped, not soggy and plenty of flavor. The beef has a kick of its own but the peppers provide the zing you're looking for. The fries were low key thicc cut and held a firm consistency. Plus the water bottle had a funny saying so props to that "Relish your weiner, use a condiment". All around fantastic experience, I'll be back for the dogs and the burger next time.
Albert MaruggiAlbert Maruggi
20
Uncle Frankys is a perfect example of a great hole in the wall joint with a mom and pop diner vibe to it. The place isn't big, the cook is at most 10-12ft away from you cooking your food which is awesome. Let's talk about the service first. The gal taking orders behind the counter clearly likes what she does. She was enthusiastic and helpful with everything she did. The food was cooked quick and served in right away. The taste was true to "Chicago style", dragged through the garden, topped with everything etc. Presentation was wonderful, had my mouth watering right away. Pricing was what you would expect, nothing over the top imo. This menu is a good size, I will definitely be back to try more. Definitely make a stop in here if you're looking for a good bite to eat.
Alex D.Alex D.
30
I got the Chicago Italian Beef with dip on the side and my friend got the juicy juicy burger... we split some cheese curds. The place has that "hole in the wall" feel and menu is pretty basic. We sat outside, behind the restaurant and enjoyed some great weather and our food. The Italian beef was good but it's very messy if you try to pick it up and you loose the combination of flavors if you go at it with a knife and fork. I would appreciate a larger bun, personally. I would say about a quarter of our cheese curds were cooked to the point where the cheese had left the breaded casing, leaving an empty fried dough shell. Not sure I'd seek it out, but if you're looking for a Chicago dog or Italian Beef sandwich, it's an option.
Trypp AdamsTrypp Adams
00
Came In here after seeing the good reviews. At first it looks like nothing special from the outside, but once you get inside it's truly a great restaurant. Inside is nothing fancy, but it has a very good homely kind of feeling. The atmosphere is very homey and alive. The chef Lonnie and the manager Bobby were both very welcoming and outgoing and made sure we got our food how we like it as well as feeling like we were at a family gathering. The juicy Lucy was delicious and the Chicago dog was cooked the way a Chicago dog should be made.( plus amazing prices) By far the best place to come to for hotdogs, burgers and fries. Highly recommend to escape from the hot or cold and have some good comfort food in a warm atmosphere.
Sonny McCoySonny McCoy
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728 Broadway St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
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(612) 455-2181
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unclefrankys.com
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4.5
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Unassuming hot dog joint also doling out burgers, sandwiches & treats such as shakes & malts.
attractions: Electronics Recycling of Minnesota, Northrup King Building, Mission Manor Escape Rooms, Simply Creative, The Barber Sharp, Northland Visions, Familia Skateboard Shop, Northeast Minneapolis Farmers Market, Theater Latté Da, Ritz Theater, restaurants: Spyhouse Coffee Roasters | Northeast, NE Moose Bar & Grill, Ideal Diner, Mayslack's, Spring Street Tavern, Eli's East, Indeed Brewing Company Northeast Taproom, Sociable Cider Werks, Vegas Lounge, Emily's Lebanese Deli

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