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Local fast-food chain serving hot dogs, sandwiches, fried seafood & soups in a casual setting.
Hours
| Sunday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 700 Watertown Ave, Waterbury, CT 06708
Phone: (203) 753-2426
Website: http://www.frankieshotdogs.com/
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Reviews
Frank Sustad
The service was pretty quick considering how many people were there,the staff was very friendly and polite and helpful, the food was excellent and was neatly packaged in a box with a cover put on that you can request for, definitely worth the price that it cost.
… moreshane jackson
First time here I will be back. Fresh and hot foods that taste good.
… moreJuliana Simone
June 2023 – Who doesn’t love a good hot dog? If you do, you must add Frankies to your list. Back in 2018 we visited the original outdoor food stand, but my partner and I somehow lost the photos of that meal as we were changing phones, providers, etc. and I was just starting to post reviews to GM. We do remember getting their famous hot dogs, a fried shrimp order and onion rings. All good.
Since then we’ve eaten at the Frankies restaurant next to the Brooklyn Bakery, but this was our first time back at the original stand in years. A Sunday evening, the line was long. We waited at least 20 minutes for someone to take our order after the cook said the grill was empty. All three hot dogs eaten on the spot were perfect, in terms of the crisp snap to the outer casing to the flavor and juiciness of the meat. The curly fries had a nice crunch.
The outdoor seating really needs to be maintained as the picnic tables were sticky and had crumbs on the surface. They could use some new paint and the cement floor could be redone. There is a long strip of grass on the other side of the structure not facing the parking lot. The trash barrels were overflowing with garbage. Not a nice view. We found a way to balance our plates on the top of one can kind of like the old pick up sticks game. {including a photo without the trash cans to show what it can look like} This explains why everyone was eating in their cars.
That said, this is food that health experts will tell you not to eat but is simply delicious. The meal options go beyond hot dogs. There is a variety of fried fish, chicken wings, hamburgers, wraps, grilled sandwiches, etc. and no shortage of customers for this publicly appealing menu.
… moreSince then we’ve eaten at the Frankies restaurant next to the Brooklyn Bakery, but this was our first time back at the original stand in years. A Sunday evening, the line was long. We waited at least 20 minutes for someone to take our order after the cook said the grill was empty. All three hot dogs eaten on the spot were perfect, in terms of the crisp snap to the outer casing to the flavor and juiciness of the meat. The curly fries had a nice crunch.
The outdoor seating really needs to be maintained as the picnic tables were sticky and had crumbs on the surface. They could use some new paint and the cement floor could be redone. There is a long strip of grass on the other side of the structure not facing the parking lot. The trash barrels were overflowing with garbage. Not a nice view. We found a way to balance our plates on the top of one can kind of like the old pick up sticks game. {including a photo without the trash cans to show what it can look like} This explains why everyone was eating in their cars.
That said, this is food that health experts will tell you not to eat but is simply delicious. The meal options go beyond hot dogs. There is a variety of fried fish, chicken wings, hamburgers, wraps, grilled sandwiches, etc. and no shortage of customers for this publicly appealing menu.
Toni DiPinto
Casual walk-up food. I really love this place, a good hot dog is such a good guilty pleasure! Everyone is always really nice too, the last time I was there it started POURING and they really went above and beyond to make sure I had a cover to keep my food dry for the walk to the car, which they really didn’t need to do since I was parked maybe 15ft away. Love the food, love the staff and love the retro-feel atmosphere.
… moreBryce Allwin
Ordered the fried cheese cubes – it’s literally velveeta cheese with breading… ptsd wasted $7.50
… moreMichael Smegielski Jr
This is a drive in with no indoor seating or table service. Best hot dog in Connecticut. Plenty of other drive in options. Food always consist and always very good. Been coming here for most of my 75 years beginning with my parents back in the 50’s.
… moreCal Paduda
Best hotdog in CT! You can see why they have been open 86 years – great, fast, friendly service, and delicious foods! I’ll be coming back in the Summer for lobster rolls!
… moreKevin Conod
Our first visit to Frankie’s. The scallops, clam strips and lobster rolls were excellent! Portions were generous and delicious. Keep up the good work!
… moreJustin Mercier
Awesome food, very friendly. Little wait time. Two thumbs up!
… morePaul D
This place rivals blackie’s for best hot dog you can get near Waterbury. They do a footlong style and are known for their sweet or spicy relish on a buttered roll. You have to get the hot dog when you go here even though there are some other things you can get that are pretty good. I would certainly recommend curly fries and a Birch beer but the hidden gem of this place is the fried mushrooms which have a buttery and garlic soft inside and crisp outside that kind of reminds you of a poor man’s escargot. But you won’t feel poor at all when you have these fantastic mushrooms with tartar sauce. If you want to sit down and eat your hot dog go to the Reedville drive location, it’s laid back and there’s nostalgic things on the wall.
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