We came to this diner strictly for the reason that it's an old train, how cool! The diner is so charming, it truly felt like we stepped back in time. The food was so good, the only complaint we have is the scrambled eggs were super dry. None the less it was a perfect stop, we will definitely be back again. read more

Excellent service makes a meal perfect. The wait staff, servers and kitchen staff were all very pleasant helpful. We had the works omelette, which was good but I have had better, but with the service combined it was worth it. It was not noisy, plenty of parking and very kid friendly. I would not recommend large parties because they only have 2 person and 4 person booths. read more

Frank's Diner - Set in an old train car - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Spokane, Washington

You can't go wrong with Frank's! Sometimes when a place has multiple locations, one's not quite as good as the other, but that's not the case here. Both locations rock! My favorite thing on the menu is the country fried steak. Oooh, and the bread pudding. They have several yummy gluten-free options (mostly omelettes) - they use that Franz gluten-free bread that's really good. But generally, if I'm in Frank's, I'm going to have a gluten feast, swollen tummy be damned! read more

Food Was hot, and large portions. The staff on the phone was very friendly and efficient. Will go back for take out soon.

Food is fabulous, especially the bacon, fish & chips, purple oatmeal, and apple butter jam! I love the train car atmosphere and staff is friendly! Bathrooms are clean and stocked. It is a bit pricey, so we go for a treat. It can also get pretty crowded. read more

This is a cute little diner for small groups. The diner is actually an old train car, or built to look like one. The seating is limited and narrow. There is a set of bar stools, when you first walk in, which makes for a cozy homey feeling. Very clean atmosphere. From the pictures I've seen, of there food I was thinking it would taste delectable, however I thought the pancakes where bland. They didn't have the buttermilk taste I was so looking forward too. They do have large portions and the price was good. The service was impeccable - so, I give the service 5 stars. The food I give only 3 stars - overall rating 4 stars. read more

Frank's Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Spokane, Washington

Franks Diner is the quintessential diner experience. If you decide to sit up front, everything is prepped and cooked in front of you. The food is fresh, delicious and the staff is extremely friendly. I am visiting Spokane from Texas and would absolutely come back to Franks Diner on my next visit! read more

We had heard good things about this place and we were curious! We decided to go there for brunch and it definitely lived up to all the hype. We loved the environment and just how friendly everyone was. Of course we also loved the food too! My husband got biscuits and gravy and loved it, I got the Denver omelette and it was amazing! The portions are pretty big so both our meals ended up turning into two meals. We will definitely be back!! read more

Went here for brunch early Saturday afternoon. Delicous! The restaurant is based in an old train car and has a fun ambience. Seating wise, you can choose from: first available, comfy booths or counter seating (stools that overlook the grill where you can watch the delicious breakfast foods sizzle away). As soon as you enter the place, your senses are assaulted with breakfasty goodness. The scent of bacon and hashbrowns is wafting through the air. Their bacon, by the way, is excellent. Their hashbrowns (to which you can add onions or cheese) are plentiful and also excellent. Frank's has the BEST hot chocolate. I'm talking rich hot cocoa, whip cream, and colored sprinkles in a dainty mug. Yum. You'll be tempted to gulp it down in one sip. Like milkshakes? Try the huckleberry shake. Amazing. I've never had huckleberry anything and it was well worth the try. I got the kid's size shake ($3.59) and it was the perfect amount (seemed like a regular size shake to me). I heard that their hollandaise sauce was good so I got the American Benedict (a take on the Eggs Benedict but with the addition of a tomato). I was not disappointed. I got the light version. It was plenty of food. If you get the chance, go to Frank's! I haven't been but they also have a downtown location. read more

This place is awesome. I grew up in New Jersey so I really appreciate a great diner. It's in a train car, which is awesome, but a little cozy. Probably not the best choice if you're claustrophobic, but I'm not so it's awesome. Let's be honest though, it's all about the food and service right? Well, they're both on point. The chef cooks where you can watch him and it's really quite a show. To keep such a small area clean and organized, and put out quality food quickly, it's all really impressive. And the service is great too. My coffee never goes empty at Frank's! If you go at a typical breakfast hour, (especially on a weekend) expect a little wait. Trust me, there is a good reason people are willing to wait, this place is good! And...they give my son a balloon on the way out every time we leave. So the whole family is happy! read more

Cozy!!! Wonderful Benedicts that never disappoint. Bread pudding = AMAZING. The service at Frank's Diner is always exceptional be it on a busy day or a slow day. read more

The service was fantastic. Alex was my service and he was very personable and friendly. I had the turkey pot pie and it was delicious.

Quick summary: After seeing all the wonderful reviews online and hearing raves about this diner from family, I have been dying to try this place out - it didn't live up to the hype for me, though. The atmosphere in the train car is amazing, but the food, in my experience, was nothing to write home about - some was actually inedible for me, but what saved it was the hashbrowns - go for the hashbrowns. My detailed experience: My mom and I decided to stop there for brunch yesterday, on a Thursday afternoon (granted, it was around 1pm but we were going to have breakfast). I was told at its busiest hours there is a line, we didn't have to wait in line and the diner only had a few other people in, which was nice. I ordered Frank's combo, with eggs, hashbrowns, dollar pancakes (with huckleberries), and sausage, it also came with toast or an English muffin, I chose the latter, with gravy on the side. Our food came very quickly, the waitress was very friendly. They forgot huckleberries on my pancakes (which are an extra cost) so she brought me a side dish of them to put on top - they were very cold but better than no huckleberries! I noticed after digging in that the side of gravy was stone cold, tasty - but cold. So, I asked her if she could get it warmed up. She said "our gravy is hot" and I told her that mine was definitely cold! But, she obliged and happily got me a new one, which was luke-warm, not hot, but acceptable. My eggs were a little runny in the whites, I do like a runny yolk, but the whites were a bit slimy, which was a little off-putting, but there was so much food I ate around that and went on to the next item - the hashbrowns. Let me tell you, the place alone is worth going to for these hashbrowns. They don't seem like anything special but they were the best hashbrowns I ever had, which is why I gave my review 3 stars instead of 2. My 2 "jumbo sausage links" were very big, but they just didn't have a good texture, I chomped down on several hard bits and gristly bits, so I didn't end up eating those (did bring them home for the dog though, he says they were delicious and I'm crazy!) The English muffin was great and the pancakes were very tasty. Overall, I am sad to admit that I have had better breakfasts at Shari's or Denny's diners - the one thing that sets this place apart is the atmosphere, it's so cool to eat inside of a train car, it's immaculate inside, roomier than you'd think, and very comfortable. I can see the appeal, though if I ever try again I may just order a plate of hashbrowns with the added fixins and I'd be happy with that! read more

I judge a breakfast place on their coffee and this place is at the top. Wife actually had a cup without creamer. I had the chicken fried steak and it was amazing. Everyone at the table couldn't stop raving about their food. The staff was great with the kids. read more

Both of these dinners are so good. They have such a great atmosphere and really represent the community... My son loves trains and when it's his turn to choose breakfast, here is where we go. read more

Love this place. Good service, good food, clean. Folks are friendly food is fresh. They took extra care when getting to go orders. Delicious! read more

Amazing breakfast! Gluten-free bread option, great hash browns, friendly & efficient staff, grilled sliced buttermilk biscuits. What's not to like? read more

Frank's Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Spokane, Washington

Frank's Diner never disappoints! From their hostess to their food portions, food quality and service!

The food at Frank's Diner is incredible! My boyfriend and I came to Spokane to visit my grandma from San Diego. While searching for amazing spots in Spokane I came across Frank's Diner on Pinterest, and I knew I had to try it out since my dad has a Great Northern model train railroad. When we got to Frank's my grandma told me that they make their own turkey, and that she only goes for the turkey. So, my boyfriend and I shared a turkey club with fries and I don't know if it was just because we were so hungry from our plane trip up, but it was one of the BEST turkey sandwiches that I have had! So fresh! It was like having a turkey sandwich the day after Thanksgiving! The fries were hands down the best fries!! It must be those Idaho potatoes or something! Super crispy on the outside and soft on the inside! Wish we had those in California. I should get they shipped or something! Anyways! Thanks for an amazing lunch Frank's Diner! I'd go every week if I lived there. read more

Apparently they don't do to-go orders when they're busy? We drove all the way to the restaurant before they cancelled our order. I didn't even know restaurants do that? We ordered 2 meals, nothing extravagant. If it's going to be an hour or so wait that's fine, I can choose to wait or not. But don't wait 20 minutes after we ordered, when we are already in the parking lot, to tell us you won't make our breakfast. Our business is just as important as the people who dine in. read more

Franks Diner is pretty cool. The street car style diner is definitely unique and the food is really good! My wife had Eggs & Browns with biscuits and gravy on the side. I had the Country Fried Steak and Eggs. The gravy is awesome, dusted with paprika. I would have given four stars, but the bar is pretty hot to sit at, we were both sweating within 15 min. read more

When I was moving to Spokane 3 years ago, my boss told me to check out Frank's Diner. It took me almost 2 years to get around to it, and I'm sorry it did! The first time we went, we ordered several things to share, and one of those things is the blueberry muffin French toast. It was like dessert for breakfast and super indulgent. I would order it again as something to share but I want more substantive food for a meal. I have had several omelettes there and they are by far the best omelette I have ever had the pleasure of enjoying. They are huge in size and the eggs are cooked perfectly. The cooks are always fun and although the atmosphere is small (as it's an old rail car) it is nice. read more

Amazing food and amazing service! This is a fun place to eat and they really prepare some delicious food.

It's our favorite place for breakfast. We always bring our guests here too. They are helpful with accommodating my special requests. Very friendly staff. Delicious and large portions. It's a restaraunt inside railroad cars. Highly recommend. read more

Great place! We've gone to the Frank's downtown on previous trips and were thrilled to find there was one close to our hotel during this stay. We have 4 young children and knew seating might be tough. And it was. But no one made us feel bad about taking up two booths. We had our two oldest sit at one of the small booths and we sat directly across from them with the younger two kids. The food was great, as always. My husband had the meatloaf Benedict and it was delish. I had the fried green tomatoes with eggs. It was CRAZY good. Probably one of the best breakfast dishes I've ever had. It had this spicy creole sauce over the top and the tomatoes were done perfectly. It was awesome. The kids loved their food too. We'll come again! read more

FIRST it's in a remodeled TRAINCAR! The inside was gorgeous and comfy. The food was great. We had the chicken fried steak and the chicken burger with great satisfaction. Their mashed potatoes are homemade from scratch which was a great surprise! The peach cobbler was heavenly...make sure to get it al la mode to cut the sweetness of the Cobbler. Excellent dining for a "diner" can't wait to go back! read more

Place is always great, good food, plenty of it! Always fresh, and never had a bad experience.

Love bringing our daughter and grandkids here. The service is good and it's clean. Great choices for breakfast, lunch or dinner. I keep coming back! read more

Super good food, great service, great atmosphere. I ate too much because it was delicious! read more

Frank's Diner - super cute place - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Spokane, Washington

My friends and I meet up here for breakfast at least once a month, sometimes more. I am a pancake fan, and the "tiny pancakes" here are delicious! Paired with my eggs and bacon and hashbrowns and biscuit and it's a good thing I have friends with me to finish my food... It's a great value and the food is delicious. Avoid weekend mornings if possible, the place can get ridiculous! read more

Insanely good, words can't describe how good the food was. Humongous portions. Probably the best food I've ever had. Highly recommend

Great food, great service. What more can I say? I had the Creole omelette and homemade grilled biscuits. Lots of seafood, biscuit was light and flavorful. Hashbrowns were crispy. I highly recommend. read more

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Stopped for late lunch after landing in Spokane in route to Glacier NP. Friendly staff, cool atmosphere and a quality diner style meal. Agree with another reviewer that mannequins poised outside the train car windows were creepy and unnecessary...but the food was great. read more

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Great place to go for breakfast, and eating in a train was really fun! Prices are a little high for what you get, but worth it for the atmosphere! read more

Frank's Diner - Pumpkin waffle with creme brûlée topping - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Spokane, Washington

Had to burn some time with the kids this morning and they selected Frank's for breakfast. The place never disappoints. We all only needed the one meal until dinner Servers were great and interacted a lot with my two kids. Great restaurant! read more

Pretty pricey for average diner food. Ex: 13.50-15.00 for a burger, 1 egg omelette 10.00.

Pleasant greeting at the door. The hobo scramble tasted fresh and was really good. The hash browns were perfect. My wife's hot cakes were yum. All around good service. All aspects worthy of a return. Yum. Yum read more

A very generous helping of wonderful hash-browns with gravy and grilled onions. Got the Florentine omelet, something I wouldnt regularly go for and I know it tastes exactly how it should. Bad on me, I should have went with a meatier option that I crave. It had great fresh avocado and a hollandaise pesto. It was good yes and beautiful. read more

Frank's Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Spokane, Washington

The interior is so beautiful! It has a titanic feel to it. The servers are very polite and are really helpful at suggesting what to order if you're unsure of what to get. The grilled cheese is a big sandwich and tastes very delicious along with the fries. The price is worth the sized portions that come with each order. Would recommend! read more

The atmosphere is awesome love sitting at the counter and interacting with people and the food is consistently good