Yum! How nice to find delicious this crust vegan pizza. We bought a Smuggler's ( red peppers, onions, mushrooms with vegan cheese. Staff at the register gave us great advice about how to adjust ingredients to make our pizza vegan. read more

Frankie's - Smugglers pizza - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Mendocino, California

I'm sorry to say that our experience at Frankie's tonight was very disappointing. The pizza crust is tasteless, the mushrooms were uncooked. Very bland and very expensive. The reviews online are very mixed, but I'd skip this place. read more

We stopped here for lunch while visiting Mendocino for a few hours. I was surprised at the big menu & range of items they had! My friend & I both got the pesto chicken piadine and it was yummy! I thought it had the perfect amount of dressing, pesto, and veggies! I wish there was a bitttttt more chicken, for how much flatbread there was. They flatbread tasted fresh and yummy though! Their pizza & ice cream also looked tasty! I'd love to stop by again and try a few more things if in the area! read more

Frankie's - Pesto Chicken Piadine - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Mendocino, California

Service very poor. They are apparently unable to customize any of the set pizza options. This didn't quite make sense, but after several attempts I gave up. read more

Great service, delicious pizza! I got a slice of pepperoni pizza for a good price and it was huge! Come early, as I'm sure they run out quickly due to quality and price. I really enjoyed the pralines and cream ice cream too. Give this place a try! read more

Small cute restaurant serving pizza and ice cream. Friendly staff and servers, but it is busy so it takes time to get served. The pizzas we ordered were very good as was the ice cream. read more

Yummy banana shake, not on the menu but the young man made it and it was delicious. Pizza to go was great half bbq #10 and have veggie #3.

Even though, they serve Cowlick's, they had more and better selection and eager to please staff. We only enjoyed ice cream in their petite patio, which was one of our of the Mendo highlights. read more

Fantastic mushroom ice cream! The pizza was awesome too, the goat cheese was lovely. The staff was very friendly as well. Well done!

I was craving something sweet after dinner, and ice cream always hits the spot! Luckily, Frankie's serves locally made Cowlick's ice cream. I love finding unique flavors, so when I saw that they had a Mushroom Candy Cap flavor, I had to try it! Not one regret! This flavor is incredible! Sweet, slightly earthly, and just overall delicious! I would have never thought that mushrooms would go well with ice cream, but Cowlick's has figured it out. SO GOOD! read more

Frankie's - Candy Cap Mushroom Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Mendocino, California

Vegan AND Gluten free pizza, yes please. We called beforehand, because when you are vegan AND gluten free, you learn to do that to make sure they're not "out" of your crust or ingredients. They assured us they had plenty and volunteered that they were going to be closed the next night for a family event, so if we wanted to get our vegan/gluten free pizza on we should get there stat! That was very nice to be given a head's up. We came during the COVID craziness, so there was masking, social distancing, plexiglass and all the other dystopian features that have been added to all our lives at the moment. They asked if we wanted vegan cheese, which they use Daiya brand for. Um, Daiya brand? Thanks, but no. Ask any vegan worth their weight in vegan cheese and 9 out of 10 are going to say no to that. But it was nice they had an option! It was great without the addition of any cheese product. That's how we order pizza mostly anyway. They had organic wine and outdoor seating which allowed us to bring our pup along. While we were there some extremely loud, eardrum busting siren went off for what seemed like an eternity. We assumed it was a Tsunami warning signal, but we didn't see anyone scurrying away in the town, so that's just a guess. Our dog took it in stride while all the humans around had to plug their ears. Tsunami alarm not their fault but what was going on Mendocino?!? read more

Frankie's - Falafel salad plate as a side to our pizza. Both vegan AND gluten free. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Mendocino, California

I would have rather had a Costco pepperoni pizza. And for the price, you could get six full pies. No cheese, no sauce, no flavor.

Long wait on the weekends, took 15mins past the 20 minute wait time. I could look past that if the pizza was good, it's not. Undercooked zero char and $30 for a small?!? The Brickery is the only pizza in town worth eating read more

Phenomenal!! The pizza was delicious...we had 1/2 navarro and 1/2 hare creek and it was the cleanest tasty homemade style pizza I've ever had!! You go Frankie's for the memorable meal. We'll be back whenever we stay in this beautiful quaint town. So lovely read more

The owner reached out after my review and was very receptive to my feedback and showed a genuine interest in improving the staff performance. Nobody is perfect and I really appreciate the prompt response and the intention to use what happened as a teaching moment. Ruth clearly cares about her business and the customers. read more

After our lunch, our Daughter looked up this place and got us here to try their ice creams. They have a nice cozy set up inside and also outdoors for seating. The staff is nice and patient and allow for tastings. Our kids tried a bunch of their different flavors and decided to get the strawberry ice cream. It was really flavorful and sweetness was perfect. We also got their Kulfi ice cream which was really nice but tad bit sweet. Would definitely recommend this place to take care of your ice cream cravings. read more

Frankie's - Strawberry ice-cream on a cake cone - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Mendocino, California

We picked up an assortment of food at Frankies; my choices were the Mediterranean platter and the lentil soup. I've never seen a Mediterranean platter with such meager offerings of anything Mediterranean -- a dollop of hummus and 3 small round falafels lost in a sea of iceberg lettuce and chopped onion and tomato. I don't eat raw vegetables and if this entree had been properly labeled as SALAD which it is, I never would have ordered it. The lentil soup was good once I put salt in it but the small amount is priced at a ridiculous $7-8. This is a tourist trap. And since I'm now a local, I know where to go for good food. I'm willing to pay for good food but this is not the place. read more

Frankie's - Mediterranean Platter and lentil soup - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Mendocino, California

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We knew we just had to stop by Frankies during our trip when the first night we saw such a long line out the door! There are quite a few pizza place options in the area, and in all honesty we were heading to a different one before realizing they didn't open until the evening. So we decided to do a quick lunch at Frankies and were happy we did! Very friendly staff and absolutely delicious pizza!! My only regret is being so full I couldn't get ice cream. Oh well - guess I'll have to come back again! Highly recommend for a nice casual pizza spot. Loved read more

Frankie's - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Mendocino, California

Ordered a 16" pizza with half-and-half #7/#9 and it was executed perfectly. With the thin, crunchy crust and variety of toppings, the pizza we had is among the best in California so far. An unexpected yet nice surprise during my visit in Mendocino, for sure. We dined in so we were served the pizza at our table. Be sure to make use of the pepper and parmesan shakers. The pesto on the #7 was just fantastic and it reminded me of the college days where pizza was often served with pesto. They could have put a bit more caramelized onions but other than that I was satisfied with what I ate and with how much I paid for it. After the pizza, we got the Banana Split with Black Forest, Black Raspberry and Cookies and Cream. This was an absolutely delectable dessert (why more places don't serve Banana splits is beyond me). Topped with whipped cream, nuts and hot fudge, the split was a perfect way to end the meal. Other notes: - This place serves gluten free pizza! 12" only, can be done with any of the items. - #7 (Navarro): Housemade basil pesto, free-range chicken, mozzarella, caramelized onions - #9 (Hare Creek Combo): Traditional Italian red sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, Italian sausage, mushrooms, roasted onions & olives read more

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Lovely local place without any pretensions. Pizza is super tasty (got the number 1 and 9 and the chicken pesto salad). Great option for the family to dine in or take out. read more

Frankie's - The number 9. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Mendocino, California

Excellent pesto chicken pizza & candy ice cream in a waffle cone! Vibe was chill and the service was excellent & accommodating. read more

Cute little shop in Mendocino with a nice patio. Found this place searching for dessert after dinner in nearby Philo. A little pricey for the wee scoops, but the ice cream was good and the pizza smelled amazing! One scoop in a cup was over five bucks; two scoops was about seven bucks. There was a small sign mentioning allergies and coconut ice cream or sorbet. I asked about the coconut ice cream and the person behind the counter pointed to the coconut ice cream and said "coconut". It was plain coconut ice cream. I ordered the Pralines & Cream. My kids got Yellow Cake Batter and Mint Chocolate Chip. The chocolate chips were the mini ones. They were clustered together, and my kid said they hurt her teeth to chew. This was the only place in the area that we could find to get ice cream. read more

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Cute spot. It was one of our favorites in the area. There is seating upstairs and also outside. We got takeout and brought it back with us. We did half of the Navarro and half of the Smugglers. Kinda of wished that there was more toppings and sauce on the pizza. read more

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The Candy Cap Mushroom ice cream is delicious. It does not taste like mushrooms...more of a maple flavor. I also had the gluten free falafel plate. It was light, fresh and delicious. Prices were good. Good selection including gluten free items. read more

Frankie's - Gluten free falafel plate - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Mendocino, California

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Gluten free pizza better than the regular one but since is coming in one size it is more expensive than worth it. The items were good but the dough was just so-so.... read more

Taste: 5 Value: 4 Service: good This may be one of the most interestingly unique and delicious flavors of ice cream I have ever had. And I've tried a lot of ice cream. Don't miss out! I went back twice ! read more

Frankie's - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Mendocino, California

Ordered the virgin creek pizza and Mediterranean salad. The salad came out as a few handfuls of spring mix, with a bit of tomato, cucumber, feta and olive - not at all worth the $14 cost for which I would have expected at least more toppings. The dressing was tasty at least. The pizza was unfortunately dry and extremely bland. It had very little pesto sauce, and the spinach, olives and mushrooms looked like they had just been added to the top and not really cooked. Had to ask for a little bit of extra sauce on the side to even get it down it was so dry and flavourless. I could only eat 1 slice. The service was perfectly pleasant, just disappointing food. Going to Patterson's Pub in order to get something else to eat. read more

Sold pizza. Not amazing. Just ok. Delicious ice cream, made by a company in fort Bragg. This place provides all that is needed for a small town pizzeria. Would recommend. Falafel is mid. read more

3.5 stars The hanging sign at Frankie's, a sunny cafe in Mendocino, reads "Pizza, Ice Cream, Beer, Wine, Falafel." What a combination! This was a friendly, casual restaurant to get a bite of organic, homemade food to eat. I started with a slice of their pepperoni pizza, which came with a nice thin crust, a chewy layer of mozzarella, and flavorful slices of pepperoni. Next, the falafel platter came with four balls of BAKED falafel, which were nicely crispy on the outside and had a dry texture on the inside. The falafels were served over salad greens, chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions, along with a green tahini dressing and a dollop of rather watery hummus in the middle. And finally came the ice cream, which was probably the highlight of Frankie's! One of their most unique flavors was the candy cap mushroom, which was sweeter than I anticipated and didn't have any distinctive mushroom flavor. But my favorite was actually the kulfi ice cream, which was flavored with cardamom and contained generous chunks of pistachios and almonds for a really nice crunch! Overall, while I can't say that the food here was outstanding (especially for the prices), the warm, friendly atmosphere was definitely a draw! read more

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Very pleasant. I had a good falafel and pretty good pizza. I also had a scoop of coffee ice-cream which was ok. My wife liked the lentil soup a lot. Staff were helpful. Pleasant environment. read more

Frankie's - Welcome sign. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Mendocino, California

Casual place, friendly staff. The candy cap mushroom ice cream was yummy and interesting and sweet like maple. They let us split a pizza with two entirely different kinds; we loved the bbq chicken. The sausage one was ok but I wouldn't get it again, as it wasn't particularly special. But the place is cute & reasonably priced and we'll definitely keep it in mind for next time! read more

Thankfully the wait wasn't too long as my daughter was hangry!!!! We ordered by phone and it was ready within 15-20 min. The pizza was too spicy for my son and husband. When I ordered the pizza I had no idea the sausage was going to be spicy. My daughter and I handled the heat well. The pizza was good when it was hot. As it began to cool, not so much. The crust was hard and stiff. Granted, I am not sure if we were just starving or what. On a positive note, service was good. The lady who helped was nice. We bought a medium and it was $27+. read more

Frankie's - Pepperoni and sausage (spicy) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Mendocino, California

Seems like a cute place to get ice cream, coffee or pizza- or all three! They have a couple of inside tables, and a cute outdoor patio. Some local art is available for purchase. Kind of a long wait, but that is a good thing- it was busy and they made the pizza from scratch. read more

Great service! The young gentlemen working the counter were so patient with our 3 year old that wanted to pick her own ice cream. Pizza slices were large, tasty, and afforable. read more

I heard about the candy cap mushroom ice cream and had to try it for myself. It's absolutely delicious - rich, creamy, tastes just like butter pecan with some tiny pieces of mushroom in it. The coffee ice cream was fantastic too. It had a bold coffee flavor that was not too sweet. High quality ice cream and a variety of flavors with social distance protocols in place. read more

Probably one of the best pizzas I've had in California. Great service, too. Would recommend to anyone in the area. read more

Frankie's - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Mendocino, California

Mendocino downtown is pretty small and doesn't have a lot of options to eat at dinner time. Frankie is one of the good places where they have a lot of seating: inside and outside. We tried out the number8 or 9 pizza which had pine nuts, tomatoes, cheese and jalapeños on top along with Fanta. The service was good and pizza tasted great. read more

Frankie's - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Mendocino, California

Really enjoyed the food and service. Stopped for lunch before we hiked the Mendocino Headlands Trail. We each had a piece of pepperoni pizza and shared their Mediterranean salad with tahini dressing. The pizza was excellent and the salad was sensational. Fresh, healthy and delicious. We highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Mendocino County is mushroom county so whenever we find ourselves in the area, Cowlick's Candy Cap Mushroom ice cream is on the itinerary. The actual Cowlick ice cream parlor is in Fort Bragg but you can find it at Frankie's in Mendocino. Unlike garlic ice cream which actually does taste like garlic, the candy cap mushroom exudes a sweet maple flavor so is often used in desserts vs. its earthy versions that we are more familiar with in savory items. Since we were aiming for more exotic and hard to find flavors, we split a triple scoop between the two of us with the candy cap mushroom, ginger and kulfi (cardamom, pistachio, and almond). Make sure to sample the flavors before committing as the ginger was more creamy and milky than pungent, just the way I like it since it was just freshly made (but does get stronger as it sets) and the kulfi had a generous amount of nuts with a hint of cardamom making it a favorite among adults. With cozy seating upstairs and breezy outdoor seating perfect on a warm clear day, you are sure to feel the charm of this coastal town. read more

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The pizza was extremely weak on sauce and cheese. It wasn't hot, just warm. And all of the cheese (no exaggeration) was UNDER the toppings. It tasted like some pieces had no cheese on them, or at least not enough to register. And whether that was a blessing or curse, I don't know, because while I like my pizza to be covered in cheese, what little of it we could taste wasn't especially good. Poor quality cheese? The spinach was barely wilted and the olive pieces were rolling around all over the box. By the time we got home (about a 3-minute walk) and opened it up, there were only a few olives actually still on the pizza. We ate it because we were hungry and paid for it, but it wasn't enjoyable or satisfying. read more