I stopped by this food truck a number of Thursdays ago at this point. During the warmer months, our neighborhood has food trucks come in every other Thursday and this One happened to be the Frankuary truck. I have been to the Frankuary restaurants before, both the original downtown under the church and then the one in Lawrenceville as well, so knew what to expect. However it had been a long time since I had been, so I was excited to be trying their product again. Since this was a food truck, there's not much to say about it other than it was being worked by two employees who were churning out orders quite efficiently. For my dinner on this day I ultimately ended up choosing a locavore, New York style and then also ordered a poutine to split with my wife. The menu described the locavore as a local grass feed beef dog with the New York style as coming with sauerkraut, sweet onion sauce and brown mustard and then the poutine as hand cut fries with fresh brown gravy and cheese curds. As I mentioned before, the people working here were going through orders quite quickly and soon enough I had both of my items and headed home. Once there I started on the locavore. It was decent enough as the bun was solid and I enjoyed all of the toppings on my hot dog as well as the hot dog itself. What I couldn't get past with it though was the $7 it cost and how it would probably take 3 of them for a proper dinner for me. After I had finished with the hot dog I started in on the poutine. The fries here were quite good and the gravy added a nice flavor and wetness to the dish. It was the cheese curds which were my favorite part as I am sucker for them, and who doesn't love cheese? The bottom line for me is that I might stop by here again in the future. While all of the food that I had was solid here, I still find it difficult to sometimes pay $7 for a hot dog. To each their own though! read more

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loved that i ran into this food truck at a summer event. i never got to go to the brick and motor, and i've seen it at the airport, but unfortunately only when it's closed. so i was really excited to try it and it did not disappoint! read more

Franktuary Truck - a person holding a hot dog - Food Trucks Near Me

This pace is a dumpy scam. I bought a hotdog and fries with a root beer fountain drink. The root beer was room temperature (warm) because they have no ice...Not now, not ever! My fries showed up about 10 minutes later when I was down to my last bite of the overcooked (and FRIED!) hotdog. If you could make this NEGATIVE STARS, then that's what my real rating would have been!!! read more

Franktuary Truck - Overcooked hotdog with warm, ice less drink... and STILL no fries yet! - Food Trucks Near Me

I keep hoping I'll like the Franktuary Truck more than I do. I've tried it several times and will continue to frequent the truck because, well, it's hot dogs and I'm an American (even though they sell veggie dogs). But there's just something missing for me. Or maybe I can't get over the hipster hot dog scene. I'm just not sure. I come across the truck every so often and it sometimes stops by my place of work at lunch time. I often go for their specials and those poutine fries are amazing. But I also often walk away feeling like it's maybe a bit pricey. Or the hot dog itself is bland and what makes it shine are the toppings and condiments. When I find myself at a local food truck round up, Franktuary is not usually my first stop. But until I can put my finger on what it is that's holding me back from loving it, I'll keep checking on their specials and ordering those poutine fries. read more

I think this thing was following me around this city this past week. Smart move, very smart move. How could I resist that temptation to have a hot dog whenever I want it? I mean, to be able to walk up, tell them I want a hot dog and ta-da my wish is granted. Delicious, delicious, delicious, that's all I can say about this place (or should I say truck since it is not bolted to the ground?). I stuck to the standard dog, no one can go wrong with that. I was so tempted to try the Memphis dog, but I got my old reliable. I also wanted some poutine, but, to no fault of their own, they were out! I mean you can't hold that against them if they ran out because EVERYONE wanted some. If I wouldn't go broke because of my appetite for some good hot dogs, I would follow this truck around the entire city. I'd put a tracking device on that thing. Staff personalities range depending on the day and the amount of people in line. Huge bonus that they take cards too, it's a love/hate thing for technology. Swipe my card and then watch me sign the screen like a kindergarten student. God, I feel like after writing this I could be like Jennifer Coolidge in the Legally Blonde movie. "Makes me want a hot dog real bad!" read more

It took me a long time, but at long last I got to grab some grub from the Franktuary Truck last weekend. It admittedly took me a little while to get around to this because I'm not the biggest hot dog person. But after hearing so many rave reviews - and even tasting a friend's order of French fries at a Yelp event (they were delicious and perfectly done, by the way!), I gave their actual hot dogs a shot. And all I have to say is, yum! I got a grass fed beef hot dog and, since I was feeling adventurous, topped it off with onions and ketchup. (I say adventurous because I normally eat plain hot dogs on the rare occasions I do eat them.) Of course the hot dog itself was delicious - grass fed beef is miles ahead of the typical hot dog. But I was surprised by how much I liked the onions with it. Not that I dislike onions, but in my experience a lot of onion-topped hot dogs just don't taste good. I think a lot of onion topping is cooked to the point that there's no flavor left and the texture just ruins the hot dog for me. But not at the Franktuary Truck! I bet it was chopped and cooked not long before it made its way onto my meal. The result? My tasty beef hot dog was topped with fresh onions that tasted fresh and had a delightful crunch to them. So yep - the food is delicious and the prices are pretty darn reasonable for what you get (my hot dog was $4, a regular one is $3). I will absolutely keep an eye out for this food truck in the future - I'd love to try one of their specialty hot dogs soon. And I definitely want to try their poutine on a day that I can make it to the gym after I gorge myself! read more

Now let me start this review off by putting out the disclaimer that I am not the biggest hotdog fan however these are some damn good hotdogs! I went with the Under Dog (a New Zealand grass fed beef hotdog) I added onions, ketchup, mustard, relish, hot sauce, bacon and a little mayo. It was EPIC! The casing on the dog had a nice snap to it. Every bite was like a exposion of different flavors. There was defiantly a party going on in my mouth! The toasted bun was a nice touch also. I also had a order of Frites. (hand cut fries) They were cooked perfectly, nice and crispy on the outside and soft and warm on the inside. They also offer Poutine Frites (hand cut fries with fresh cheese curds and gravy) and drinks including Mexican Coca Cola, San Pellegrino sodas and Snapple Iced Tea. For around 10 bucks you can get a dog, fries and a drink. Not bad at all in my book. read more

Franktuary's truck serves a much smaller menu than its Downtown location: hot dogs without the fancy fixin's. Ketchup, mustard and relish are available for you to add yourself, of course. At least when I visited the truck, they only had two of the three dogs that the Downtown eatery has: the veggie dog and the organic grass-fed beef. The veggie dog seemed pricey at $3.25, considering that I couldn't get anything on it beyond the DIY condiments, but I gave it a shot. I caught a glimpse of the veggie dog package--totally Smart Dogs, which I can buy at the grocery store. Meh. The two sides available at additional cost ($2 each) were french fries or fried pickles, and I went with the latter. I don't know how awesome the organic hot dog is, but the veggie dog was just okay. The bun was fine. The pickles were sliced thinly and then fried with some sort of cornmeal coating. They were okay, too, but probably not something I'd order again. I'd still like to visit the downtown location to try the extended menu and to say that I've eaten hot dogs in a church basement, but I'll probably pass on the truck if there are other food options in the area. read more

I've been stalking these guys on twitter for a while since I had heard good things. Today's tweet revealed that they were in Oakland at "Soldiers & Sailors". "Hot Dog!' thought I, knowing what a terrible pun it was. It was almost not to be as I assumed the truck would be parked with the other trucks and waited nearby for 10 minutes. Not so! They are parked literally on the steps of Soldiers & Sailors. Ordered the veggie dog with 'kraut and a side of "boring" (aka plain) fries. Fries were great but I was quickly jealous of the guy in front of me who got them with vegan gravy and cheese. I shall not make this mistake again. Veggie dog was... fine. I'm guessing boiled which I've found is not my favorite way to cook a tofu pup. Makes it really bland. I think maybe next time I'll ask them to pop it in the deep fryer like the guy behind me did (smarty pants) OR ask for a little vegan gravy right on the dog. Still, I appreciate a business who makes an effort with veggie customers. And let's face it... it's just plain ol' fun to order from a food truck! I'm glad Frank and I have moved beyond the stalker phase into the beginnings of a beautiful relationship. read more

Franktuary Truck - The Franktuary Truck in Oakland on the steps of Soldiers & Sailors. - Food Trucks Near Me

The Frankturary food truck has been the light of my life during the Scarehouse season. They've been outside of our haunt all season. They offer 3 different hot dogs (standard, grass fed beef, veggie) they also have delicious fries you can either get them boring or putine (vegan gravy & cheese curds) the fries are perfectly crisp. They also offer speciality dogs. They one I had was an apple chutney with pumpkin seeds, accompanied by a hot apple cider it was the perfect fall treat. Also the people Who work the truck are very friendly, service with a smile. Follow them on twitter for up to date locations! read more

I wanted to love everything about this truck. How can you not love someplace that sells delictable hot dogs and one of my favorite indulgences, poutine?! The answer is improper planning. I've tried to eat at the truck three times and only gotten food twice. Once was at the Pittsburgh Jazz Festival. I saw the truck on my way in to volunteering and made note I'd stop on the way out. When I came back (with about 4 hours still left in the Jazz Fest for that day) they were out of french fries and their specialty hot dog. Basically all you could still get was a basic hot dog which I wasn't in the mood for. So I passed and figured I'd get to try them again. The next time I saw them, they had french fries but were apparently out of cheese curds. I understand it can be hard to estimate what crowds will be like, but to be out of main items two of the three times visted seemed like there are issues in properly planning. When I finally tried their poutine, I do have to say it was worth the wait. It was extremely flavorful and the portion size was nice. It made me feel like I was transported back to getting poutine from one of the fry trucks that are plentiful in Canada. I really enjoyed the hot dog as well. What I didn't enjoy was the price. I understand you pay for convenience and for a higher quality hot dog, but the prices were a bit high for what you got. Overall, very enjoyable. Hopefully they have the food stocking issue resolved. read more

Years ago I worked at Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy when these guys first started with their truck. They'd come to our office once a month on a Friday. Their grass fed dogs were and still are the best I've ever had. One of the first food trucks in the city and by far one of the best. Love it when they are at an event because I know I'm going to get some fine eating on! They stay true to their roots and it's obvious they love and care about serving good food to people. read more

I was thrilled to see the Franktuary truck outside of the Hold Steady show at the Braddock library. such a weird venue for a show, and it was hard to find, so we weren't able to grab dinner beforehand. I opted for the local dog and a mexican coke. my boyfriend had the same, with a side of fries. The hot dog was good, not greasy at all, and cooked perfectly. The bun was a generic type hot dog bun, but they toasted it, so that helped it be a bit more than just a generic hot dog bun. The sweet and spicy mustard was good; it reminded me a lot of the sha-sha sauce at B Spot, only a bit more sweet and tangy. The fries were steak fries, and were cooked perfectly. It tasted like they put sea salt on them. Overall, a good experience. read more

Upon recommendation and request, Tim brought his awesome truck to my neighborhood. I had the Chicago-to-go and A had the New York. Both were awesome and so was the poutine quebecoise. As we finished we are contemplating going for seconds. Thanks for coming to our neighborhood. Really helps the morale while in quarantine and dine in is not yet available. We'd love to have you back! read more

What's that coworker? ~~~~~~~~ There's what????? ~~~~ You're telling me there's a truck, selling hot dogs, parked right outside our office? ~~ Screw this PBJ, it's time for some beef! ~~~ Local organic grass fed beef. Is that supposed to taste better? ~~~ I don't know man, I don't know if I really want to try chic pea puree and garlic aioli. That sounds like a pretty bizarre way to screw up a perfectly good frank. ~~~~~~~ What the $%@#? How much did you say that was? ~~~ It's a hot dog, with some hippie stuff on it. Why should I pay that much? OK fine, I'll get one since you're so insistent. ~~ What the $@&*# is this? This is like the tiniest frank I've ever seen. Let alone how much I paid for it---and it's covered in green crap that isn't relish! This better be the best freaking hot dog of my life man. ~~~~ HOLY #^%@! I didn't know a hot dog could taste like this. It's like a flavor explosion in my mouth. Hippies are awesome! Thanks for the recommendation! ~~~~~ Yeah, you were right. Again. It's too bad it was so expensive for such a tiny dog. read more

Had a great lunch again but this time no wait and I liked the Basil Dog- I also had a tofu dog with a funky mustard. I do like the truck and the heart of the owners- The truck still needs painting or a wrap. Eat up. I'll be back soon. Yum. read more

I adore Franktuary (in Lawrenceville) and their food truck is just as great! The staff are friendly, and your food comes out hot and very fresh. On the particular day I visited, the guys working the truck took pains to check on the ingredients in the hot dog buns so I could avoid dairy and provided me with wonderful service overall. I will be back anytime I see them parked at an event. (FYI, they take cards.) read more

The veggie hot dogs were delicious and they treated us very well. We are glad they came to the Pittsburgh Children's Festival.

This summer I have invited numerous food trucks to my office complex in Charleroi, PA. We have 150+/- employees on location and EVERYONE just loved when they showed up! They offer numerous types of hotdogs with all the fixings. I have personally tried the chili cheese dog and the poutine. They were both incredibly flavorful! The service was incredibly friendly and it was the perfect setting for distributing food to a large lunch crowd. By far, this is one of the best hotdogs in the Burgh! Thanks for coming the whole way out to Charleroi, Franktuary! We hope to see you soon! read more

We visited the Franktuary Truck at the Pittsburgh Veg Fest on 8/4/18. We were so excited that they had pierogies on the menu. Once we paid (which we felt was a little overpriced, but hey, they were going to be homemade pierogies, right?) we watched them pull FROZEN Mrs. T's pierogies out of a bag and dropped into the fryer. This was extremely disappointing. We felt so cheated to have paid $9 for 6 frozen pierogies, which we could have bought an entire bag of 30 for that price. While we waited, we also witnessed the male employee (owner?) slicing onions with his bare hands after he was just doing other prep work in the back of the truck. We were happy at this point that we did not order anything with onions. The one positive of this experience were the fresh-cut fries. They were perfectly priced at $4 for a large portion and they were, indeed, fresh cut and delicious. read more

would rate this truck a 4.5. I had the grass fed beef hot dog. Service was friendly and quick. I did some kind of topping, called Columbia I think. It was rather scrumptious. read more

Worst food and way overpriced! We ordered 2 kielbasa and sauerkraut sandwiches from the food truck and our bill was $16.00! The item price was not even on the menu probably since it was too overpriced making it a surprise until after they hand you your food! So trying to make the best of the situation we decided to try it out and hope for the best. I mean at $8 dollars a piece maybe they are super good and worth the same price as Filet mignon? Unfortunately the kielbasa was around 3 inches long with a 4 inch bun, overcooked, and totally dry inside. After getting our dried beef jerky kielbasa we sat inside our vehicle trying to swallow piece by piece without choking. The workers who were working the truck (girl and guy) had the back door open as they were preparing other people's food who were standing in line. We then saw the tall skinny guy literally picking up food from the grill and putting it into his mouth with the same metal tongs he was serving the food with.. ( So Nasty ) Please save your money and the money for a doctors visit after getting something from the cooks mouth by not eating from this place and getting something actually worth the money! read more