I just love this place! I came for the first time because they advertised a two hot dog deal for $8.95. The dogs were deep fried foot longs served on toasted bread and they were. Delicious!! The ambiance is just right and they have two separate toppings stations that offer a variety of relishes. I will definitely be back!! read more

The food is much grosser than it used to be, and the booths and tables look like they haven't been cleaned.

I tried it since I had my car serviced nearby. Food is atrocious. Fried food is fried until it is not edible. Service is being served. Ambiance is like a Pilot rest stop. If you have no other choice- still don't go here. read more

I had a grilled ham and cheese sandwich and one of the long hotdog the grilled ham and cheese was good. I give that at three but the hotdog I did not care for maybe it's the bread they use I don't know but wasn't for me. The store seemed pretty nice inside, and the person who helped me was very friendly read more

An enjoyable experience every time. Friendly staff, great service, great food. If you are in the West Haven area, please stop by, you will not be disappointed. Greg read more

Great dog, needs some TLC on the interior First stop on our epic hot dog day. A Trek leading us to most of the major hot dog meccas in the state, in honor of one of the community events. We came to this place first because it was on the way to the end of the list, and why not have a hot dog to snack on while going to get more hot dogs?! This Frankies is a little run down. the common touch surfaces are clean, but there's lots of dust and dirt along the sils and the exhaust vents. I felt fine eating here, but I did make a note. We order a Georgia hot and a Mac n Bacon dog. They take a few minutes to come out, but once they did I made my way to the booth, took pics, and dug in. A very solid showing! The dog was split and grilled, which I appreciate. Same with the georgia hot, but that had a more solid sear on it. The georgia hot didn't really have spice to it. we were expecting a little heat but the heat never came. The mac and bacon dog was good. mac and cheese was standard fare frozen dinner warmed up mac and crispy bacon. The hot dog was a good quality though. Overall, a good start to an epic day. The place isn't the nicest to sit at, but order to go and you'll be good read more

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5 stars for the hot dog. 0 for the cleanliness of the place. The interior needs a steam cleaning. Sat down in a booth and there was gum stuck to the bottom of a sugar shaker. Its been there for a long time. The place was empty, it was 11:00 am and 3 people working behind the counter. Maybe someone coming out to clean the tables and the condiment station every once in a while, at least between breakfast and lunch would be nice. read more

The menu is big with lots of options. The seafood was a miss for me, but everything else was good -- especially the empanadas. I'd still come back for those alone. read more

My brother & I had the hotdog special & if you like hotdogs, then you have to try this place. It has a large menu so there's something for everyone. read more

I've been going to Frankie's for years! I love the hot dogs, Georgia hots, fries, smoothies and fried broccoli/ mushrooms. The food is good. They don't really serve you, they just call out your number and you get your own condiments so I can't really speak on the customer service.. oh and the have Birch beer !! read more

Frankie's - Hot dog combo! - Fast Food Near Me - West Haven, Connecticut

GREAT homemade relish. Fantastic hot dog. I agree that a deep clean would make this place nicer.

First time eating at this restaurant One of the best Georgia hots I've eaten The fries were the right crispyness and the right color And their pickles were really good in my opinion And the staff that took my order was very nice and patient with me while I decided what I wanted to order. read more

Frankie's - Georgia Hot Dog Curly fries - Fast Food Near Me - West Haven, Connecticut

Hot Dogs are good don't try BLT OR GYRO 's ONLY Hot Dogs for me the rest is below average

I just had a dog,it was excellent. You can't go wrong with a Hummels Hot dog in my opinionation.as far as the dwelling itself, let me just say it wouldn't pass the white glove test. Your better off to grab your bag and head for the door. read more

Huge menu and fantastic employees with pretty good food. I've had Frankie's growing up in Waterbury, CT so I knew what I was there for. A great hot dog and clak strips dinner . They take your order and the receipt has a number on it. They have many items like seafood, burgers,hotdogs and three types of fries . The prices are good. read more

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If your a Hot Dog Lover this is good not great it has little bit of everything from deep fried sea food to home made Empanadas but you get exactly what you ask for nothing breathtaking just good quality, I ordered 2 Beef hot dogs the buns buttered and toasted golden brown the beef dogs deep fried it works. One more thing Frankies floors restrooms very very clean read more

Frankie's - You turn your plan dog into a master piece with the very clean relish table. - Fast Food Near Me - West Haven, Connecticut

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I just ordered a grilled chicken sandwich here and it was awful. The chicken was dry and chewy and had no flavor i didnt eat more than two bites. Maybe it was my mistake i shouldve stuck to something fried. But i wouldnt order here again. A little more than disappointing read more

Not bad when you want a footlong every now and again but for a reg size hot dog, small fries & small drink for $10 is a bit much...not cheap at all and it's fast frozen food, It's not the same as I remember going many years ago! read more

Frankies hot dog is THE BEST, in my book. We waited for months to try this location after the one and only location in Florida closed some time ago, and the wait was so worth it. One night stay in West Haven on a recent trip, and we went here twice in the space of a few hours, no questions asked, no need to even think! Why all the love? I lose count. I am a self-service whore, and Frankies has that, and has that PLENTY. And I just loved the old-fashioned, handle-spinning dispensers for toppings like home style relish, raw onion, sweet relish, pickles, and of courses, ketchup and mayo. Their footlong sausage is, I don't even know for sure how they cook it, but I love that lean, grilled flavour and texture, not to mention the toasted hot bun. PERFECTION. Staff were friendly enough and food came out hot quickly, the menu was huge and varied with all sorts of special deals and combos, at dirt cheap prices. I don't care what others might say, but this to me is the quintessential all-American dog, if only because Frankies dog was my first ever American hot dog. I wish them well and I hope they last for ever and ever, so we can return and enjoy in the future. read more

Frankie's - classic Frankies dog with delicious toppings, and awesome fries - Fast Food Near Me - West Haven, Connecticut

Came here since I was in the area for business. The service counter and seating area is a bit dated. Ordered a foot long chili hot dog combo with fries and a drink. $8 Fries were ordinary. The dog is deep fried then put on the flat top for a minute. Slight crisp outside, soft and tender inside. Served on a tasty split toasted bun. The chili was mild and had the texture that's been simmering for hours. Very good! Overall, food 4 stars, price and decor 2.5 stars. read more

Frankie's - Fast Food Near Me - West Haven, Connecticut

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Omg, wth happened to this place??! Been going to this Frankie's for decades, since the 80s and it always had reliably decent hotdog/hamburger stand style food. Have also been to the one in Waterbury and used to get a dog from their stand at the Big E until it mysteriously disappeared about 5 or more years ago, replaced by Bear's BBQ. I guess I haven't been to this or any other location in quite some time as well and it has certainly gone downhill. Not sure if the original owners or family have sold off the whole chain or these individual restaurants are franchised but my first clue something was amiss happened when I went to check the menu online before meeting some friends for lunch. The website is a mess and reminds me of the translated-from-Chinese directions you get after buying some cheap junk on amazon or ebay. When I arrived there, the place was mostly empty with 1 customer and my companions had already ordered. Though it wasn't overly dirty or nasty, the joint has the feeling of a 7-11 now and the food appeared to be the same quality. It took forever for them to make a couple hotdogs which ended up tasting and having the same consistency as the ones on those rolling warmers at the Quick-E Mart that homer simpson eats. Definitely not the delicious crispy footlongs that they used to sell here by Roessler or whoever made them. My friends were not impressed with their food either and a trip to the restroom, where it was 10 degrees, the faucet handle was broken and snow came out of the sink when I put it on, was obviously no picnic either. The only reason I gave it 2 stars was I didn't get food poisoning (yet) so that was a plus, I guess. So disappointed to have to permanently scratch this one off my list but I guess there's always Glenwood and Cricket. read more

Ordered shrimps and fries yesterday , the shrimps were not fully cooked the batter was not crunchy , too soft and bad taste , the fries saggy stuck together , next time i get a hot dog , but will never order the shrimps again read more

The nastiest, so not Frankie's anymore. What a joke for food. Chicken wings were disgusting.

It is what is is! Hotdogs, burgers, chicken tenders, fish... if it can be fried, they can handle it! I'm a Frankies customer for years, and they are consistent which I appreciate. I did notice that the hotdogs are no longer footlong bug regular bun size. The hotdog was good. Just what I had a hankering for. The chili cheese dog is good. They serve breakfast all day. I have not had breakfast there but I like the option of a 5pm pancake. The menu is huge but everything I have tried I enjoyed. No photos of the hotdog. It disappeared too quickly. Wink! read more

Frankie's - The menu is huge - Fast Food Near Me - West Haven, Connecticut

Came In Today with My Family ; I Grew Up On Frankie's My Dad Brung Me Here Since I Was A Little Princess , & My Parents Parents Brought Them Here . Same Faces Over The Years Reminds Me Of A Kick Ass Shack From The 70's That Serves Up Thee Best Hots Dogs , All Beef Of Course ( Not Many Places Around Sell All Beef Dogs ) Now To Business .. I Gave Frankie's Four Stars Due To The Inflation Of Prices , 4 Long Dogs Chili Cheese Dogs , Curly Fries , A Bowl Of Soup And One Root Beer .. 30 Dollars , I've Never Paid That Much Here Before But All In All For A Damn Great ALL BEEF Hot Dog Sometimes You Must Splurge. Customer Service Is What It Has Always Been , Friendly And Strictly Down To Business Never The Less Frankie's The Best. Skip Jordan's & Mac .. The Mac Daddy Of Hot Dogs Is Frankie's read more

Frankie's - Thirty Bucks Spent Well ( Bout Two Years Ago It Would Be About 21 Dollars ) - Fast Food Near Me - West Haven, Connecticut

If I could give zero stars, I would. Customer service is ABSOLUTELY horrible. Tried calling afterwards to talk with a manager since no one was there when I was, the employees hung up on me every time I tried asking for a manager. Would NOT recommend! read more

I love my grilled chicken wraps it's the best And the sweet potato fries it's delicious read more

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My favorite place for a long dog simply because of their homestyle relish. Went this past weekend on a late Saturday afternoon. Ordered my long dog SPLIT, WELL-DONE WITH BACON. Topped it myself with small amount of kraut, mustard and their incredible HOMESTYLE RELISH that is a tiny bit spicy. I took one bite and realized it truly is the best hot dog around. I love that you can put the condiments on yourself so you don't get a soggy bun from the wet saurkraut that some heavy-handed hot dog makers sometimes do. I also love their pickles to eat out of hand in a tiny condiment cup while I'm waiting for my order to be called. Their steak fries also ordered well-done so they get super crispy are terrific too, but I can no longer eat them. Trust me--Just try their long dog, split, well-done with bacon. You won't be disappointed. I don't even get anything else because the dog fills me. Makes my mouth water just thinking about it. read more

Food is just okay. I ordered an egg and cheese sandwich and a coffee (black). The cashier gave me my coffee first - I checked it and there was milk or cream or something in it, so I asked for what I ordered - a black coffee. The cashier pours out the coffee into a small sink, and instead of taking a new cup, he RINSES the cup and the plastic lid in the sink! The lip of the cup touched the sink, yet he proceeds to fill the dirty cup with coffee! I didn't even want to drink it at that point. The sandwich was not very good, either. Way too much butter/margarine. I won't be going back. read more

First of all I'm not sure what to say about some of the negative reviews. Been coming here for many years and although the fried seafood could use some improvement everything else I've eaten here over literally 100's of meals has been at least very good. (dogs and burgers are flat-out great including my dinner this past Saturday night) Frankie's is one of my favorite fast-food restaurants, please ignore what are in my opinion the questionable bad reviews and give them a try, you won't be sorry. read more

I don't go here often but when I do, I really enjoy it. I don't eat hot dogs often but the ones from here are quite good. Steak fries are excellent. They've expanded their menu which was already fairly extensive. read more

I get breakfast here often or sometimes a lunch and the staff is courteous, the food is always good and I visit here at least once a week. Portions are excellent as well. read more

The food here ain't bad. It ain't amazing but it's filling. The options at this location are plentiful compared to the Waterbury locations. The breakfast menu is literally my favorite . The burgers and hotdogs are ok if that's what you're looking for. My 12 yr old son loves the burgers and breakfast sandwiches but he pretty much orders the same stuff everywhere go so that ain't saying much. The fried fish is another go to menu item that I can count on for big portion and big flavor. Did I mention they serve beer here. Not a bad option should you choose that route. The interior is reminiscent of a typical diner but at least you can go inside and sit down unlike the Waterbury location. I'd love to give this spot a 4 but it doesn't quite match other restaurants that I've reviewed. Overall I'd say yes to trying this place out for a quick bite and no if you're looking for ambiance. read more

Are you hungover and need some greasy food. Stop by frankies for there delicious food. I absolutely love it here when i want to eat something greasy and that is the truth. I dont think eating here everyday would be ideal for any humans health. Hot dogs are hands down best in the area. Chicken is top notch. It really is just old school style fast food. read more

Frankie's is a small, Connecticut-based chain, and this location has been here as long as I can remember. I would echo the other reviews here in saying that nostalgia is certainly part of the charm of this place. But beyond that, I like Frankie's for three reasons: - They're best known for their foot-long hot dogs, and I like the self-serve relish (3 varieties) and fresh onion dispensers, allowing you to dress the dogs as you please. - The menu is actually quite broad, encompassing burgers, hot and cold subs, fried seafood, fries and other fried vegetables, and even pasta dinners. Would note that there are more choices here for vegetarians than at most fast food places. - Many items are final-prepared to order, making them hot and fresh when you get them. The items I've tried have been pretty solid, and Frankie's represents a nice change from the fast food standbys. read more

"The Hot Dog King." I don't think Frankie's calls itself this anymore, but it used to when I was a kid. There is nothing wrong with going to Frankie's. It's an old school, fast food, foot-long hot dog joint. I probably love it just because it makes me reminisce... sue me. It still tastes good. read more

I love this place. Hands down they have the best burgers. Even though I don't live in Connecticut, I look forward to a burger with zucchini sticks, every time I visit my mother. My husband enjoys the grilled chicken wrap. My entire family enjoys eating here because they are tasty and quick. read more

This place is cool. Hot dogs galore with all kinds of fried stuff. Do not come here on a diet ha. I ordered ordered a Mexican dog with chili and an American with cheese, steak fries and a drink for 12.00. A great deal. I love the self serve condiment section. Sweet relish, onions, ketchup, mustard etc on this station. The place also serves fast food style breakfast all day. The food was good for what it is. I would come back. read more

Frankie's - American, mexican and steak fries - Fast Food Near Me - West Haven, Connecticut

So I haven't tried all the hot dog places in the greater New Haven yet. And word on the street is there are lots of great places. Thus I will give Frankie's 4 stars until I make my way to all the other awesome places that serve America's favorite picnic and stadium snack. After a few visits I can say that the staff is fast. The dogs a crunchy like I like them. All the necessary toppings including a variety of relish. Next time I am going to have a crab cake sandwich or something else really fun. read more

So there used to be this place in Stratford called Cricket Drive-In. My dad used to take me there when I was little and get me a hot dog with the works. Throughout my childhood, and up until they closed on Dec. 31st of 2004. They were the best hot dogs I've ever had, this place had such a following of people. The day they closed, the line was out door the entire day and people were buying the max that they were allowed to buy. I told you that to tell you this. I've searched high and low for a comparable hot dog to Crickets. Frankie's of West Haven is the only thing that comes close. They are no Cricket dog, but they'll do. read more