yelp led us here, and it was a good choice for lunch in a small town. i was glad to have read the place didn't look like much 'cause it really doesn't. also good knowledge to have was there is no table service; you order at the counter and then food is brought to you. saturday was the "buy 3 get 1 free" special so that's what my husband and i did. we got chili and onions on our hot dogs, and they were good. the dogs don't seem to be grilled, but the chili was good, and the buns were fresh. we also got french fries which were just okay. i was hoping for hot and crispy as they were shoestring potatoes, but they were just warm. they also needed a lot of salt and pepper. read more

Stopped in for a quick late lunch based on Yelp reviews. We weren't greeted, but we knew from other reviews: order at the counter, then take a seat and they'll bring it to you. Food was basic but tasty. We each had a burger and fries. Not gourmet but good - and priced reasonably. Once we made the attempt to chat, the counter service was friendly. read more

There closed for good one less place in town the owner wasn't always the kindest sometimes the fries were greese

Friendly staff, delicious hot dogs and fries! Spacious parking lot. Cute restaurant! Food came out fast

It doesn't look like much and honestly it isn't, however this place just has some good food! Frank's was recommended to us by a local celebrity, at least I think he is. Shingle Shaker, the official scroll reader for Punxsutawney Phil's Groundhog Day shenanigans told us about this local food establishment and I'm glad he did! It's located right in a corner, a somewhat confusing corner so don't get frustrated, pull in beside the building (Google didn't tell us that) and park. The entrance we used was on the side, in not sure if there is another entrance or not. As I said, it doesn't look like much. Just a few tables inside, seems a popular take out place though. They also have seating at the counter. You order at the cash register then find a place to sit and they bring out your food. Again, I took the Single Shaker's suggestion and ordered the loose cheeseburger with fries. Hubby ordered a double cheeseburger with fries. He would have preferred something else but they were out of any salads. Ok, so a loose cheeseburger is basically ground hamburger stuffed into a hot dog bun! The order comes with two, you can't order just one (that would have been my choice) but they are pretty delicious. They put a special family sauce on it, which is a tad sweet but good. It was a little weird because you are expecting a hot dog in a bun but instead it's burger! The buns are soft and yummy. Hubby said it reminded him of sloppy joe, he wasn't a fan but I, really liked it. His double was good and plenty for him. Our fries were good as well but I asked for them to be crispy, which they were not. The food comes out on the smallest paper plates necessary for the food to fit on! Thankfully there were napkins on the table to use, burger on the napkin and use the tiny plate for ketchup . The staff are friendly, especially the order taker at the register. While traveling I prefer local joints for eating and this was local and yummy! If you're in the Punxsutawney area be sure to so here for a loose cheeseburger! read more

I came to Frank's as it was highly recommend by locals. What an amazing, simple, hotdog, hamburger, sandwich shop. Everything was fresh and made with care. The prices are comparable to that a of a fast food chain, but the quality far exceeded that. They run quite the crowd (and for good reason) so seating might be limited. However, regardless of the line, the food will be delivered quickly. Infact, because we were even standing in a line, we received a free bag of their house-made BBQ chips. Now that's service. I would absolutely try Frank's if you're ever in Punxsutawney! I hope to be read more

Frank's Star Lunch - Double Hamburger - Hot Dogs Near Me - Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania

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I would eat here for every meal if it wouldn't make me gain a million pounds. Gold mine of a find!! Thanks to all the yelper's out there that made me come to this place, because WOW. My friend who was raised in Punxsy didn't know about this place, and now he swears he'll keep going back. and I wish I lived closer just for that reason. Being from Columbus and finding a hole-in-the-wall that ends up being so delicious is definitely hard to do!! But i am so happily surprised. Everything we tried was absolutely delightful and the family was incredible and so customer focused as well, it was a great experience. Worth taking a detour for. read more

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Excellent fresh burgers and hot dogs at very reasonable price prices. Moving soon but for now in a tight old counter spot. Worth the wait if there is one. Order big! The individual sandwiches aren't huge so quantity is the way to go read more

Frank's Star Lunch - Frank - Hot Dogs Near Me - Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania

Stopped in on my way threw and had the best hot dog and fries. The owner and staff made us feel so welcomed, Will be stopping back when we come threw again! read more

Great food And service was also good Atmosphere very nice We enjoy take and dine in at this restaurant read more

It was my first time here and the burger was average. The restaurant is cute. The chips are good. The fries are ok but what's with the Fancy Ketchup? read more

Frank's Star - the epitome of old school lunch joints. Stopped by Punxsutawney on a road trip to the Midwest for Frank's as much as I did for the groundhogs. Good crowd of retirees filled the store at 2pm on a Friday, all eyes riveted to the late-season series between the Pirates and the Cubs (so long, suckers). Ordered both the burger and dogs, to be washed down by a full pint of chocolate milk - which comes in two sizes. Hot dog offered a caseless (no pop) beef frank topped with onions, mustard, and the special beefy topping. Despite being overall soft and satisfying, it offered a diversity of textures and flavors to avoid the pitfalls of the Olneyville New York System dog (Providence, RI) in which all bites dissolve into a greasy hot dog paste. Central Pennsylvania 1, Rhode Island 0. Of note, dogs are approximately 6 inches; pretty easy to put down three. Overall good, but nothing life-changing. Despite being known for the hot dogs, the winner was actually the cheeseburger. A simple burger with a thin, gridiron-browned patty within a classic seedless bun, topped with Frank's beefy sauce, this burger takes top honors in the category of cheap ($2.75), down-home burgers. Certainly no attempt at gourmet, (no foie gras, avocado, or even bacon to be found), but this is an honest burger that puts to shame the ho-hum offerings of McDonald's. Incidentally, the groundhogs live just a few blocks away. read more

Frank's Star Lunch - The holy trinity. - Hot Dogs Near Me - Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania

Saw this place advertised on Facebook, so I checked out their site and reviews which intrigued me, so the next time I was in Punxsutawney we stopped in for lunch. We were very surprised at how good the food was... The place is small with not a lot of room for sitting at a table, but they obviously do a lot of take out orders... If your in the area around lunch time, I recommend stopping in... read more

Great food, fast service with a smile. A town tradition that is a must stop when visiting Punxsutawney! Thank you, family from Switzerland loved, loved, loved the grilled periogies! read more

Great food great service great place it's a must visit when you're in Punxsutawney Lots of history real cool story behind it

The cheeseburgers are amazing and the service is great and it's family friendly you will love it.

WooHoo!!!!! I eat at a lot of places - Make this category of hot dog/Hamburger joint and it gets 6 stars. It is small and crowded...... crowded for a reason. The burger is the best, the hotdog and chili is the right mix of heat with a soft bun. Burger toppings are like just picked out of the garden...... I would drive out of my way to go here again. read more

This area has always been a second home to me. Growing up as a kid I spent many summers and vacation visits here in the area to see family. Anytime I came here I always had to have Nick's Carlino burgers but now I'll have to get my fill of Franks loose cheeseburgers! Best lunch I've had up here this trip and I'll definitely be getting 4 everything cheeseburgers to-go before I leave town. read more

Quaint is the word that comes to mind when I think of this restaurant. There's no fancy bells or whistles but it's good down home food. Prices are incredibly reasonable and they even offer discounts for students and military. We went on ground hogs day so it was packed but we were able to get a seat at the long counter on the wall. This place is tiny and cramped. The food was ok. Nothing great. They serve you boardwalk fries with your dogs so that's a plus. The service was downright amazing. They brought the food to our table, hershey kisses on the counter, free cookies in the front shaped like Phil. It's cute and perfect for what I wanted! read more

Great food! Awesome people! Love their loose meat cheeseburgers with everything! Great prices

Can't beat a dog. The owner with full of conversation and history. The food was amazing just what you need for a simple lunch. Wife had the meatball sub and it tasted like grandmas meatballs. They said them make them home made in house so you don't get that much anymore read more

Frank's Star Lunch - Yummy yummy franks dogs are amazing. - Hot Dogs Near Me - Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania

You can tell the owners of Franks Star Lunch take real pride in their restaurant!! They were friendly and made sure we got the best price for all the things we wanted to order. All the food was excellent! And the decor was really cool--classic diner vibes! read more

If you are looking for great food and service, this is your place! The loose cheeseburgers are the #1 choice with hot fresh fries.

If you're looking for a great meal for small price , this is your place ! Franks has delicious hot dogs made to order . I personally like mine with a little mustard sauce ( the sauce is very meaty) and onions with fries and an ice cold Pepsi. 2 dogs fries and a drink for 6.50 not bad for gut busting meal . read more

Cheeseburgers and hot dogs with side dishes are really good . The food there is really good all together . Service is great they try not to make you wait . It is on North Findley St Punxsutawney Pa.. In Ground Hog Capital of Weather of Phil . read more

Small hotdog & burger spot with that old school feel and the food to go along. The house sauce on the hotdogs was delicious, the Darkbuster burger was fantastic, and perfect shoe string fries. The owner was very personable as well. Worth the stop read more

Great food and really nice staff clean and friendly they also have the Chuck wagon ever clean

Friendly and FAST service. Food is very reasonably priced. The fries and chips are home made. Burgers are terrific. Try the horseradish cheese sauce! read more

Frank's Star Lunch has a terrific staff. It reminds me of the TV show Cheers. Everyone gets a super friendly greeting and the are truly glad to see you. I love the Mushroom Swiss Burger with their sauce. Yum! The also have gluten free bread or buns for folks who crave a great hot dog or burger but are gluten sensitive. read more

Excellent Hot Dogs. Will return for hamburgers. Great hometown restaurant that has been around for many years

Awesome food! Great friendly staff and so affordable! I would go out of my way just to eat here! We had the homemade chips and fries and the dark star burger and hot sausage were the best!!!! Yummy! read more

Excellent food and customer service. When you walk in the door you are greeted and treated like family. The hotdogs are the best! We just visited again this week and my husband and I both got cheeseburgers and the fresh cut French fries. The cheeseburger was juicy, it had that fantastic crust on outside of the burger and moist center that drip juices when you take a bite. The ingredients were fresh and the fries were the best I've ever had, crispy, salty and not greasy! Love this place and every time we are in Punxsy to visit family, we will always stop in for a meal! My very picky dad (who lives near Punxsy) absolutely LOVES this place and he and my mom eat here all the time. We love Frank's Star Lunch!!!! read more

Great double Cheese Burgers uses fresh meat every day and you can taste the difference!

The food is amazing and the prices are just right. It's a small menu but everything they do they do right. When you go there, and you have to now, get the special sauce. It's to DIE for! read more

Worth the stop! The food is excellent! You gotta try the Italian beef sandwich YUMMY. Frank's have fresh cut fries and fun atmosphere, you won't be disappointed. And the burgers are fresh and juicy, the best in town. I bought some fresh homemade chips for later tonight. I can't wait to try them. read more

Nice, old fashioned style hot dog and burger place. Their fries are awesome, definitely get some with whatever you order. Overall a really nice place to stop for lunch if you want something quick and simple. read more

Food was great! Food was exactly what I expected. $12 got chips, side, Cheese burger, hot dog, fries, and sausage sandwich. Fries were fresh cut and delicious. Chips were made in the store that morning, delicious. SERVICE was perfect and more than I expected from this place. Everyone kept checking in and they even keep free Hershey Kiss out for dessert. Well done. read more

One of our favorites! Burgers, hotdogs, Italian beef, homemade chips (ranch is my favorite). Price is great and staff makes you feel welcomed! read more