Looking for an authentic experience right on the water? This landmark holds it down and the guy who runs it is really nice and efficient! I recommend the entire menu and given the line knew it was good before getting my food. OG local. read more

The Frankfurter - a person holding a hot dog - Fast Food Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Italian Dog Seattle style is a must!! Dude making the lemonade and hotdog was dope. It was a long line, he was the only one working and he was so friendly. read more

The Frankfurter - Italian dog- Seattle style - Fast Food Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Best dog and it was the Seattle Way! If you are in the area stop by! My first time in Seattle and needed something to stop the hunger before dinner read more

The Frankfurter - A Line awaits! - Fast Food Near Me - Seattle, Washington

WOW The Seattle Dog with the spicy link was A M A Z I N G! Pairs really well with their local chips (the jalapeño ones).

Needed a quick bite, so we stopped here. Unfortunately, not that impressed. Friendly customer service, but food was bland and not that great. Luckily hot dog and pasta salad were only $10 so weren't out much. Probably wouldn't pick this place again. read more

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Amazing hot dog and great service! Would highly recommend stopping by the stand and grabbing a dog while in Seattle!

This little hotdog stand is legit! Great view of the water and a delicious dog! The owner Andy was there by himself and took care of me with such a great attitude!!! read more

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This is a very solid place. The lemonade was some of the best i've ever had. The hotdog was alright, I've probably had better.

Deeelicious! The kidster and I were down at the waterfront, and what should she hate to eat? Fish. So what to do for lunch with an 8 year old picky eater? Well, have a hotdog of course! Honestly, I didn't have much hope for this hotdog picnic on the pier since I rarely eat a dog that I like, so I was happily surprised when this one hit the spot. They have many different dogs so whatever kind of dog you like, he probably has it. If I remember right there are 3 picnic tables behind the stand that worked perfectly for us, though I can imagine if it had been a weekend during summer we may have had a really hard time finding a place to sit. With kids, this is a great place to grab a quick and tasty and CHEAP, lunch. Next time I'm down there with picky kids we'll be eating there again. read more

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This small spot is worth the wait. Seattle style hot Italian dog was very delicious! Waited about 15 min due to the fact that there was only one person working. He was super friendly and gave recommendations of where to visit. Would definitely recommend! read more

This little hot dog huh had a really long line the day I was there. I thought if the line was so long they must have really good dogs. After not moving in line after 10 minutes I realized the line was long because it is taking forever to serve customers. After a 30 plus minute wait I was finally up to the counter. There was only one person working in the hut. A very nice guy, made good conversation with every customer. This probably also attributes to the long line. Placed my order and talked to the guy about what brought me to Seattle. His day must be filled with giving advice to tourists on places to go and things to do. I finally got my order. I got an Old Fashon and Lemonade. Self-serve condiments were around the corner. I am that guy that gets only ketchup on my hotdog. By this time I was very hungry and ready to try this dog that had me waiting in line for an eternity. I took one bite of the dog and wanted to spit it out. It was not good. There is something about hot dogs in Seattle that just isn't right. They seem to have a weird seafood taste or something. I also got a hot dog at the Mariners game the night before and had the same experience. I was hoping this dog would change my opinion of Seattle hot dogs but it just confirmed my beliefs. I threw the dog in the trash can after just one bite. The bun used for this dog was delicious though. It alone almost made me want to take a second bite. I didn't like it that much though. The bun was toasted perfectly with a crunchy outside and soft pillow of goodness inside. So the two good things that came out of this experience were the guy working there and the bun. The ultimate question when rating food or a restaurant is....would you eat there again? The answer is no! I in fact will never eat a hog dog in Seattle ever again! read more

Good as food. The service is amazing always have a good conversation with the workers.

We passed by this place a couple times without giving it second thought. One afternoon after getting off the ferry and walking down to the piers, we needed a snack to hold us over until dinner so we grabbed an Old Fashioned dog and a Strawberry Lemonade. The dog was very tasty and had a nice grill on it, unlike most side of the road hotdog stands. The lemonade was superb! I almost went back for a second one later during in the trip, but didn't have time. This is a great little place to stop for a snack or lunch if you're nearby. read more

So good! We loved the Seattle dog and the lemonade! The owner was also so so nice and asked us about our lives and we made great conversation. Definitely check it out!! read more

Having been here before COVID, I knew I was in for a treat: a plump, footlong kosher hotdog in a soft bun. Well, I was disappointed. The hotdog did overflow the bun, but it was simply the skinniest hotdog ever. Barely warm. It was served in the driest bun they had, very crumbly. For certain this was not the treat I was expecting. read more

I was waiting on line to get a lemonade and another patron started arguing with me and my boyfriend about how we cut him in line and how disgusting we were. He had his two daughters with him and was cussing very loudly in front of other kids. The woman working at Frankfurter didn't say anything. She just stared for a moment, then started doing something in the back until we were done arguing. The man blocked us from going up to the counter by extending his hands and that's when I knew I had no desire to deal with that person any longer. This isn't how you run a business. You clearly know who was in front of who. Stand up for your customers and don't hide in the back because there's an altercation. There's a sign on the right of the cashier that said "Go on our website and try our coupons." I go on their website on my phone and show her a coupon and she laughed and said all the coupons are from 2013 and invalid. Why is the sign up then? I have no desire to come back here. read more

The Frankfurter - Fast Food Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Perfectly good and filling hot dogs that go for just under $5. Great for someone that's a meat-eater, in a rush, and happens to be on the waterfront. I don't recommend this place for vegetarians, though. They have no veggie dogs so the only options for those who don't eat meat are pasta salad, potato salad, and cookies. (There may be a couple more things, but nothing filling.) The salads are about $3 and are VERY small. My friend was bummed b/c she was still hungry after she finished her pasta salad (while we meat-eaters were feeling pretty good after finishing our dogs). read more

While predominantly a tourist spot on the Seattle waterfront, their dogs are the best and reasonably priced. Try their fresh squeezed lemonade, it's outstanding. Next time you're on the waterfront and have a hankering for a great hotdog, stop by The Frankfurter - you won't be disappointed! read more

Great if you're walking along the Pier's and need a quick bite. A little pricey but didn't expect anything different.

I had a meeting at an office on Western Avenue and didn't leave myself much time for lunch. Along this part of Elliott Bay, there is surprisingly few quick options. I wandered upon The Frankfurter and was impressed. I ordered the hot Italian sausage. It was more of a southern hot link, but it was tasty nonetheless. The buns were toasted, so the hot dogs and sausages taste much better. The combination meal includes chips and a drink for less than $9. It is a good deal in a part of town that is generally characterized by overpriced junk directed toward tourists. If it were closer to my office at 6th and University, then I would come back more frequently. If you are in the area, it is a good spot for lunch. read more

Hands down the best strawberry lemonade I have ever tasted in my life!!! NO JOKE!!! IT'S SUPER FRESH!!!!

Amazing food. If you're in Seattle and happen to be walking through downtown then you need to stop and get some of these hot dogs.

Hot dogs are delicious! Cookies are overlooked but are so good. Owner and staff are very friendly.

It's probably the best hot dog I had in Seattle. Customer service was horrible. Not friendly at the start or told us about a service charge. But still worth stopping by. read more

The Frankfurter that I went to is on the Waterfront on Alaskan Way. It is in a little hut type thing near Ivars. They have a full menu of all types of dogs, including your standard dog, spicy dog, italian sausage dog, cheddar filled dog, to name the ones I can remember. They have a kids menu with a skinless dog as to not freak your kids out. They offer fresh squeezed lemonade, chips and soft drinks. I had a sausage dog and junior had the kids meal. He scarfed his which was no small feat, as the dog was pretty big. My sausage dog was shortish, had nice flavor and had a rather tough skin. A nice touch was that on their condiment bar they offered many types of mustard and dill relish in addition to sweet relish and onions. Only drawback to me is that there is really no place to sit. We ended up sitting our grub on a cement block and stood to eat. If you're down by the waterfront and don't want Ivars, grab a dog from the Frankfurter. Party on. read more

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This waterfront food stand has a wide variety of hot-dog-like food. My personal favorite is a bockwurst (pork and veal) with either sauerkraut or dill-pickle relish and mustard. But whatever your taste, these dogs are a cut above, and reasonably priced too. read more

I love lemonade, in fact I am drinking it as I post this shit. This place has great lemonade with just the right amount of sugar. They toss an entire lemon into the mix and throw it in the cup. The employee had an amazing sense of humor. My buddy asked for a discount and she said, "get lost or I'll throw a lemon at you." read more

The Frankfurter - When life tosses you lemons, drink them. - Fast Food Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We were hungry so stop along the pier for a bite to eat at the place and bammm!!! Delicious hot dogs, chili and potatoe salad... HIT THE SPOT!! read more

Great service and selection. The Polish dog was comforting and delicious and very traditional . Their signature lemonade was so so refreshing sweet and so rich!!! Great location limited seating. read more

"Italian Hot" was a decent dog. Adequately spicy, though I wouldn't really call it "hot". I could be biased though, as I am one to enjoy a good XXX hot sauce (Dave's, Blair's etc). The bun was a tad stale as well, although I'm not sure if the dry/hardness was intentional. Either way, I prefer my hot-dog buns steamed or at least soft. Overall, it wasn't the best dog I've had in Seattle, and I'd expect more from a hot-dog place that doesn't also have the disadvantage of having to deal with being mobile. Ah well. Try it once. Though ONCE is enough of this place for me. :-\ read more

I was down by the water and walking around with a friend and they claimed that they were hungry . I of course was not really in the mood for eating and dodging pan handles is something I have started to get good . ANY WAY I had the Conney island with alittle bit of sour kraut with mustard and some catsup . it was aok dog . the bun was localy made and crispy . I had a small drink so it all came out to be around 7.00 . I did not try the cookies and I am a little upset I did not see the lemonade. read more

Great dog. Got there just before they ran out. Had the kielbasa Seattle style and a made to order lemonade

The best place to grab a Seattle dog when in Seattle. Had to stop here multiple times before heading back home. A must go to place if you love Seattle dogs. read more

Such a cute little hot dog stand on the pier area! The Seattle style was delicious along with their amazing strawberry lemonade! The workers were extremely nice!! read more

The Frankfurter - Strawberry lemonade - Fast Food Near Me - Seattle, Washington

During the "Ride The Ducks" tour, our guide said this was Seattle's Best hot dogs. Honestly, I think it fell short. The cook was super nice and very knowledgeable on the dogs ingredients. There are a lot of different type of dogs to choose from and the service is quick. The taste of the dogs felt average. I ordered the Italian Dog, which is suppose to be the spiciest, and I have had hotter hot dogs. Seattle style is a hot dog topped with cream cheese, sautéed onions and peppers, and since I am not a fan of onions and green/red peppers, I opted to just adding cream cheese. It's a different flavor to accept when biting into your dog, but it's not bad at all. The cookie though, that was amazing! so much chocolate, macadamia nuts and shredded coconut packed in that little cookie! read more

The Frankfurter - The Italian with cream cheese. But that cookie though. Chocolate macadamia nut. Yum. - Fast Food Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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If you're not interested in any seafood places at the waterfront, this is for you then. The option to make it a Seattle dog (cream cheese and jalapenos) is what makes it stand out. Other than that, there's nothing too special about these dogs. Just your classic hot dog stand. Can't go wrong. My favorite part is how huge their cookies are. I love getting them as a snack during long work days. Highly recommend picking one up. read more

Yum!! We got loaded up hot dogs and they were delicious. The hot dogs had grilled onion, peppers and cream cheese. The gentleman working was also very friendly, and had some good suggestions to what to do during our vacation. read more

The Frankfurter - Fast Food Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I have always loved the Frankfurter hotdogs (they used to have a store in the Seattle Center House, which I frequently visited being that I worked for the Fun Forest) and because they only have the waterfront location now, getting one of these dogs is a treat. It's worth the trek to get a dog (the Old Fashioned or the Cheesedog) and a cup of the delicious lemonade. Why, why, why won't the owners reopen a few locations? That would be a welcome change from the franchise burger joints. I'm not giving 5 stars only because of the lack of other stores...the dogs, however, ARE worth 5 stars. read more

Amazingly delicious (though a bit pricey at over $7) Seattle-styled sausage dog. I got the Old Fashion Seattle-Style. The only reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 is the price for just 1 dog. You could easily have walked down to or caught the free waterfront shuttle to Pike's Place Market and gotten something more substantial for about the same price. Still, while in Seattle, I had to try the Seattle-styled dog. read more

I used to work next door at Pier 54, during our mid-day break we'd hop next door and see if they had any "day old" cookies left, which was just the cookies left over after the lunch crowd was gone. It was a nice break and the discount was solid! Those cookies rock! This has always been a fav of mine but in my youth and needing to buy at least 2-3 dogs to satisfy my hunger I had tended to shy away from this place. Even after packing all the sauerkraut, onions I could muster... ;-) I was still hungry after 1 dog. Ah, that was in my youth.... thankfully I can't eat that much anymore so a trip down memory lane only needs to consist of 1 dog per trip. This location as is the one in the Seattle Center House, are great and serve up a fine dog. The secret here is the natural casing on the outside of the sausages. That quintessential "snap" when one bites into these beasties is the major difference why you have to either go to a really good butcher who makes their own sausage or drop on by the water front and stop in for a bite of juicy bliss. My fav the Cheese dog, is just that a dog with cheese unnaturally injected into the middle of the sausage, how or who decided on doing this unnatural act, should be canonized! Oh man my mouth is watering now! Meaty, cheesy, and served up piping hot, these by themselves are worth the price and wait. Bock-wurst is my second fav, the smooth texture of the meat combined with a heaping scoopful of kraut, followed by either the spicy hot mustard or a shot of Gulden's Golden....ah...now that's sheer delight on a bun! The Italian Hot is my third fav, not really taste-bud kill'n KA-pow heat flavor-wise, but tangy and meaty, what a combo... Wash it all down with a ice cold lemonade, and it's all good. They make the lemonade with a whole lemon in every drink! Done up fresh they'll squeeze it right there. The best part is they use pure CANE sugar, (NOT "sugar" from beets or corn syrup!), fresh lemon and nothing else. Just 3 locations, Crossroads, Seattle Center and the Waterfront, Pier 54. Center house location has plenty of seating in the food court. Waterfront has the view. read more