Frank’s Night Out
12337 S Rt 59,Ste 143, Plainfield, IL, 60585
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Address :
12337 S Rt 59,Ste 143
Plainfield, IL, 60585 - Phone (815) 577-2222
- Website https://www.franksnightout.net
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Opening Hours
- Mon :10:30 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : No
Caters : Yes
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Rachel B.
Awesomely goodness. Stumbled across this place after seeing a friend's visit on facebook. Very unique hot dog pairings and the best fry concoctions in town! Truffle parm fries I would compare to a gourmet restaurant, without the price tag! This has now become a regular dinner spot in our family!
(5)Peter G.
The best description I can give is that it's like putting perfume on a pig. It's a below par hot dog with a bunch of flavors added to it. Not very appetizing.
(1)Kevin W.
Lives up to the hype. Everytime I go, I leave satisfied and I can't wait to come back again. There's a great selection and something here for everyone. Everything is made to order and high-quality. Things to try: Cheesehead dog, million dollar shake. Service is great and friendly, and this is one of my favorite places to go when I'm in the suburbs.
(5)Steve G.
This place is fun!!! Way to take the typical food we are used to and play with other regions and ingredients to make something totally different! the surprising thing is, the food is really good. These flavors and combinations work. I have tried the kim chee hog dog, the Maple bacon hotdog and even the special DBLT (Duck Breast, lettuce, and tomatoe) all were worth a trip back. They also have specialty french fries that we are really awesome as well - go for the Ragin Cajun, they were different and delicious. Keep it up!!
(4)Alexis W.
Yummy food and friendly staff! We had the Notorious P.I.G (bacon wrapped hotdog with pulled pork, BBQ sauce, pulled pork, mac-n-cheese, and jalapeños) , Deep South Dog (bacon wrapped hotdog, mac-n-cheese, cheddar and jalapeños) and the Doug's Duck Sausage (duck sausage, Sauterne and apple chutney, Foie Gras Mousse, Feur de Sel, and Truffle Oil) We also had the loaded fries and duck poutine fries! Everything was pretty good. Not in love with the fries, but toppings were great and saved them!
(3)Jess S.
Came here from northbrook! Well worth the trek! The hotdog creations never fail to be defucknlicios, and foodgasmic! Any hot dog you order is awesomely amazing in taste! Emmm
(5)Vicky D.
I ordered a gyro and the garlic Parmesan fries. The gyro was great but the fries were not that great! They piled lots and lots of garlic on the fries unlike the picture on here! I will also be posting a picture!
(3)Angie M.
Let me start off by saying that it's nice to finally see something unique . This may seem like "just another hot dog joint" but the unique toppings and food choices make it stand out from the Five Guys and Chipotle's popping up in every strip mall. I found this place through Yelp, after looking for something other than the same old stuff. WARNING! Do not look at the menu on an empty stomach. After reading it my mouth was salivating at all the wonderful and unique offers on the menu. I brought my sons, 3 and 5 with me for lunch a Saturday afternoon. I chose the Cheesehead Dog and they had a hot dog and chicken tender kids meal. We also got a regular ol' order of cheese fries to split. First my dog- I'm going to go against the popular vote here and say I'm not a fan of the Vienna Beef hot dog. I don't think it's substantial enough to hold up against the toppings on these dogs. Also I like a dog that bites clear through. Not sure if it's all Vienna hot dogs or just they way these are cooked but for such a small/thin dog, the casing was too thick and hard to bite through. Was it bad? No. just not the dog I would have liked. A thicker ball park type Frank would have been better in my opinion. I also didn't care for the cheese curds. I was under the impression that they were the dough covered fried ones, but there are simply just raw pieces of cheese curd. Overall, despite these things I still enjoyed the dog. The homemade cheese sauce is extraordinary! Speaking of cheese- the fries are awesome! Hand cut and the portion is very generous. I probably could have just had the boys fries and ordered a Side of cheese because we had a ton left over. Though to be fair my kids don't eat much. Afterward we took some milkshakes to go. The boys split a Cookie Dough one and I had the Chocolate covered strawberry. They were both delicious and huge!! The employees were both very friendly and helpful. The place is clean and they have movies playing for the kiddos, games and popcorn while you wait. We will definitely be back to try more of the menu!
(4)Andy N.
"So, there's a tornado warning out there. Are y'all still open?" "Yep." - Frank's Effing. Sweet. This review is long overdue, but now that I live in Chicago, I feel the need to pay respects to Frank's for introducing me to the Chicago Dog and keeping my tummy satisfied when I was experiencing my first Midwest storm and potential cyclone. Over a year ago, I had the opportunity to visit Plainfield and get trapped in a small hurricane. However, my friends assured me that I still needed to try a hot dog before I flew back to LA that evening. So what did we do? They Facebook messaged the place and they said they were still open during the storm. Hell yes. We got our survival gear (consisting of pants and a flask of course) and made our way over. It must have been the eye of the storm that we were passing, because it wasn't until we entered the restaurant that it started POURING again. Good thing there is FREE POPCORN to get us settled in for the feast. Chicago Dog - SO GOOD! I get that y'all don't like ketchup on these weiners, and I can tell why. It was classic, big, and delicious. Duck Poutine Fries - These were badass! Golden cut fries with a layer of cheese and duck fat. If you are in the area, you can't miss out on having a hot dog at Frank's. It simply cannot be beat. They can persist through the storm, and so can you.
(4)Amanda S.
This was our second or third time back but this place is still doing it all right. First off, the guy working behind the counter was awesome. He was extremely helpful and friendly, even personalized a shake for me. We went a little overboard this time. Best part was students get 20% off AND shakes were half off. We saved $7-$8 alone with those deals. Tijuana Dog- Total disappointment. The cheese sauce had no flavor. The chorizo just wet the thing down. It was just ehh. The cheesehead- This was awesome. The grilled onions added a nice sweetness and the cheese was great! Memphis Madness- Peanut butter on a hot dog, what? I loved the mix of the PB and Jalepenos. Order this one! The Notorious PIG- I'm so torn on this one. I know it's a popular dog for them but I think the pulled pork was too sweet or too much. We also ordered this one on the pretzel bun which was a good move. Funnel Vision- This was our dessert dog. I liked this one but I was disappointed in the maple syrup. It was only on the bottom of the bun, just missing something. We also got the bacon Bleu cheese tater tots. These were good but I probably wouldn't get them again. I also would like to try their fries eventually. We ended with the best shake to ever be in my mouth. We personalized a shake with our friendly server. We got a Salted Caramel Nutella Pretzel. Stop it right now. Best thing ever. Half off? Even better! Make sure to end your meal with a shake!
(5)Lauren M.
Sitting here at Frank's Night Out enjoying my Mangy Mutt hotdog. This is our first time here and I'm so glad we discovered this hidden little gem. It's nestled in a strip mall next to a tatoo parlor and yoga studio. On the menu is a pluthera of crazy hotdog, sandwich and fries creations that all sound delectable! I finally settled on the Mangy Mutt while my husband and son noshed on the Cheesehead Dog and Bacon Blue Cheese Dog. We washed them down with garlic parmesan fries and loaded fries. Boy was that good! My one critique, which kept me from giving this joint a 5 star review, was the buns. My sons pretzel roll was great but the other dogs were served on plain ole steamed buns. These gourmet dogs need a fancier edible vessel like a brioch bun or bakery roll or even a Texas toast bun. This would totally up their game!
(4)De F.
Well, a much improved experience on my second visit! Food was great on the first trip, but the service was slow. Not this time! Ordered 4 chili dogs to go. The were ready in minutes, and they were excellent once again! Franks Night Out has me hooked!!
(5)Heidi K.
So I've been back a few times now, and I've had some great dogs. Customer service has been much better. The brunette girl with the nose piercing? Yeah, super friendly and helpful. I've dealt with her the last two times, and she's been nothing but pleasant. I gotta say my favorite hot dog (so far) is the tijuana dog, although the gyros dog was an interesting concept. I'm looking forward to trying the rest of the hot dogs out.
(4)L H.
Hot dog was alright Mold in bun greasy soft fries Portillo's is way better and I will drive to Shorewood or Oswego to get it.
(1)Brent B.
Mehhhh Everything sounded delicious while reading it on the menu but very overwhelming when eating it. Ordered the Tijuana Dog and the Korean Kimchi, the Tijuana's chorizo was over cooked and the Korean Kimchi was smothered in Sriracha mayo but I might say the fried cookie dough was outstanding!
(3)Terri R.
Good Chicago dog but my dog came out luke warm. If you can't make a perfect Chicago dog I usually don't order the different varieties. It's why I also order a taco when trying a new Mexican restaurant. I give them kudos for a very different menu. They had a wide array of bizarre combinations. Parm fries had fresh grated parm but oddly enough the fries lacked flavor. Must come back to try the deep fried candy and cookies! Music is too loud. Cashier was mediocre.
(3)James N.
Really good dog and shake and the cheese sauce I think is better than shake shacks. I only wish fries were a little better. Little over cooked. Not sure the blanch fries first, but seems the cook to finish giving them that too dark and oil tasting fries. If u blanch first lower temp them finish cook higher temp u get a crispy outside pillowy soft inside. Will try other items now I know the dog was good. Fries r not bad but could be great.
(4)Ashley C.
Amazing. I have never been disappointed with their food. Love the fries with cheese and bacon. The hot dogs are out of this world!
(5)Misty S.
This is a place where I want to try everything on the menu. My first time here, I spent quite a while standing in front of the counter reading the menu. Everything sounded good - hot dogs with jalepeno-pineapple relish, cheese curds, bacon wrapped, peanut butter, Sriracha mayo, avocado, goat cheese crumbles, baked bean, etc. Hot dog/sausage price ranges from $2.25 - $5.25. I was in the mood for mac & cheese, so I went with: DEEP SOUTH DOG - $3.75 - Bacon Wrapped Dog, Mac-n-Cheese, Cheddar, & Tomatoes - It was good, but maybe too basic. I would want to be more adventurous next time on my order. TRUFFLE PARMESAN FIRES - The flavors tasted very artificial and dull. I would try their cajun fries next time instead. I took advantage of the complimentary bacon & sea salt popcorn while I waited for my food. It was delicious! Besides hot dogs, they offer burgers, sandwiches, pizza puff, etc. They forgot about my friend's order and offered him a large milkshake for the error. Great customer service and great milk shake!
(5)Tony F.
This is not just any old hot dog place. No two dogs are alike. Customize, or choose one of their own creations. You can't lose. Also has great specials that you can get via text. Very highly recommended!
(5)Twylla S.
This place is incredible. I look forward to coming over and over to try everything on the menu...because this is a place where I want to eat everything on the menu. I stumbled across Franks when yelping for "best Mac and cheese." Franks takes my beloved to a whole new level. Loading it on top of several of their dogs. I gave the "homewrecker" a chance which is a foot long Frank on a hoagie with chili, onion and mustard. This dog was a masterpiece to behold. And enormous enough that if I had finished it I wouldn't have eaten again for days. I opted to finish half and nom down on our hot and angry fries which were so angry I think they could only see red. Whoooo! But were they good!! I have also tried the Korean dog which was exactly what I dreamt it would be a vinegary concoction with some bar b q pork. The Cajun Blt is exactly as it sounds a bacon wrapped frank with lettuce and tomato topped with a Cajun aioli. I can't get enough of the Cajun aioli! The rajun Cajun fries represent we'll and it's my belief that you cannot go wrong I ordering them! Should you grab a specialty fry I suggest making it your main dish or convincing your mate to split it with you as the portions are large and in charge! The Greek fry was a divine invention which is basically a gyro sans pita add delicious crispity crunchity Golden fries. Now in case you don't have plenty to write home about at this point I highly suggest grabbing a shake! They are off the chain ridiculous. Everyone at my table ordered one and they all tasted exactly how I imagined. I got pb&j! What? So good. And last but not least they have that soda machine where you can make any flavored soda you ever dreamt. Go here. Now. And then go again tomorrow!
(5)Rion R.
Finally made a visit to Frank's and it met all of the high rated reviews. Three dogs and a large fry ran me at $14. Their prices are fair for how high of quality and made to order their food is. I had the Chicago style dog just to see where they stand. They are on par with Portillos for the Chicago dog. Well done and I would take out of town folk here to try a real Chicago dog. I also tried a bacon wrapped dog with peanut butter and jalapeños. Weird, good but I will explore the menu further next time. I will be back for their two Chicago dog, fry and drink for $6 special. They also have weekday specials but nothing on the weekends. The have a $30 The Mastiff challenge that no one has beat to date. I believe it is a lb of hot dog, lb of fries and quite the fixings. I applaud this place for offering such a large variety of dogs, burgers and even shakes. I will be back for the $5 shakes as they looked awesome off the order of someone else. If you are local turn out and support this place. Well worth the visit.
(5)Kari F.
Oh goodness, great hot dogs! So much selection and not pricey either! Worth a trip for lunch! Dining room is a little small and the guy at the register was really out of it but food so good!
(4)Bethany J.
Family of three with a 1.5 yr old. Our second visit. We've loved everything we've ever had plus the wait staff is super accommodating and helpful. Particularly impressed with their chicken gyro tonight. Was worried that it would be sub-par because it's probably not a common order, but WOW!!!! Tzatziki was awesome, pita was melt-in-your-mouth fresh and the meat was flavorful, tender and not greasy at all. This is a must-try spot! We love Frank's!
(5)Grant P.
It's cheat day, it's cheat day, it's cheat day, whaddayawannaeat? I knew for sure last Saturday that I wasn't going to let the day go by without a hot dog entering my belly. After stringent calorie counting, and 2 lbs lost over the past week, it was time for a little reward and I knew where it was coming from--Frank's Night Out! We drove the frigid 45 minutes or so out to Plainfield and were overcome and overwhelmed with the gadozen choices on the menu. Holy cow there's a lot of hot dogs. How do you choose which one? All the flavor combinations seemed irresistible, but I went with the Philly Cheesesteak Dog. And frankly (get it, "frank-ly?") you didn't need the dog. The steak was flavored well and the peppers were tender and just right. Everything was topped with a layer of melty cheese that cascaded over the side of my sandwich. The steak was a little tough, but manageable. My wife ordered the Notorious P.I.G., which I think is fun to say and probably more fun to eat. But I didn't get a bite this time. She said it was delicious and very piggy. The other thing we ordered was a side of Duck Poutine Tater Tots. This sounded awful to me, but Laura wanted it so I agreed. I've had poutine before and don't like it. It's usually very very salty and soggy. I wasn't feeling it. But this was good. Really good. The gravy wasn't overwhelming, and the salt factor was nonexistent. Maybe the creator knew that the potatoes were salty enough as it was. But the star of this attraction was the duck itself. Tender shredded pieces of duck topped the whole dish. It was flavorful and tasty, and enough to have a bite of duck with just about every tot. I enjoyed it a great deal, especially after expecting the worst. The bits of cheese curd added nothing for me. They were small and kind of tough. Honestly they were unnecessary. They apparently give free flavored popcorn away daily too, but by the time we got there most of it was gone. Saturday's flavor of the day was Sea Salt & Bacon Fat. Not sure if it was because the corn had been sitting out all day and was stale, or if this flavor just doesn't work on popcorn but it was kind of disgusting. So as a whole, I was very pleased with my meal. Some of the dishes could be tightened up a little bit, I feel by using better ingredients, for examples the dry curds and tough steak. But for the prices I'd definitely come back because they're doing things with hot dogs that not many others are.
(4)Adam J.
The wife and I heard about this place and had to give it a whirl and I'm thrilled that we did. If I can compare it to anything, it's like county fair food brought to Rt 59. Awesome dogs, gluttonous options and many deep fried desserts. Atomic Dog was great. Perfect slaw/hot sauce/Bleu cheese/dog ratio Pastrami dog was wonderful, but the pastrami was a bit tough. I know that's sometimes hard to control Wife's Bleu cheese/shroom dog was outstanding. The fact that the dogs are Vienna really tie it all together. A lesser pork dog would ruin the flavor combos. If my body didn't hate lactose, I would have saddled up to a shake as well. Best shake menu I've ever seen
(5)Kevin K.
Franks specialty hotdogs are very good. My favorite is the Tijuana dog. There fries are also fresh and very good. We're I was disappointed was when I went in for just a regular Chicago Dog. The hotdog was over cooked and not very good. I would stick to there specialty dogs!!!
(3)Pat W.
Do yourself a favor, stop by Frank's night out right next to Nevins Brewery in Plainfield and get yourself a cheese steak dog with the works and a side order of tots, you just have to trust me on this, it is the best dog I ever put in my mouth bar none. You're welcome!
(5)Daniel R.
It is my mission to one day try EVERYTHING on the menu. The only problem is I LOVE the two or three things I usually get....one day. This place is awesome! My son and I always go out of our way to try unique little hot dog stands and Frank's is one that CANNOT be missed. What can someone really say? You just need to go in there and close your eyes and pick one out. That is the best way to go. Get the Parmesan garlic fries and you will have a nice little meal for yourself.
(5)Vicky W.
We went to Frank's a few weeks back and the reviews do not lie. Great hot dogs, even when you want to plain and boring like me. The fries were fantastic and let me just say the shakes are out of this world. Definitely will go back again and bring everyone I know! Keep up the good work!
(5)Ashley B.
Excuse me while I drool. This place...ohhhhhh this place is delishhhh. Deep fried Reese's, Krispy creme burger, LOADED FRIES!!! Nommmmmm
(5)Vernon J.
I was to told to go here by someone, who like me, enjoys a great hidden treasure. I went here and was amazed at the variety and once I started eating my food, the quality and taste assured that I would be back. I had the Kim Chi dog and thoroughly enjoy the unique flavor. I cannot express how good the fries were. They are on par with Five Guys fries and better than Penn Station (when they aren't refrying their fries). I had the Italian beef and I can easily say it has everything I like about Italian Beef from Portillo's without the mess. Most recently I had their Maxwell Street polish. On a recommendation from another regular I had them deep fry the polish...you have to try this, it is good. I grew up around Maxwell Street and though the dogs were good on Maxwell, the hygiene of those stands left something to be desired,... not so here at Franks, it is a great clean and fun environment. They have board games to play there. I am now a regular.
(4)Erica C.
This place isn't anything to rant about. I cam in at 5ish on a Thursday and service was slow. You'd think they'd be on it during dinnertime. I ordered the Krispy creme burger only to tell me after I ordered they didn't have it. Tried 2 different hot dogs but the dogs weren't of good quality. Their cheese for cheese fries wasn't too cheesy either. I did enjoy the milkshake I ordered. That was the best part.
(2)Jay S.
No thanks this was my second time out there! The first was pretty close the same a year ago. A wet mess! Sorry!
(1)Jon F.
As the French would say - I am le impressed. Franks you are awesome! Keep doing what you do! The SO and I stopped in with a friend since I had been wanting some exotic dogs/meats. The restaurant is a little hard to spot (keep heading south at the Binny's) but has easily accessible parking and is nice inside. The menu is big, but not too big and well laid out. There is tasty & free bacon popcorn (not sure if its bacon grease to replace the oil, bacon salt, or what) to enjoy while you wait. I ordered one of the day's specials - the bacon bomb burger - and an order of truffle fries. This burger is a monster... of deliciousness. It played out like 2 burger patties with bacon and jalapeno sandwiched in between, formed together into 1 patty, battered, and deep fried. The fix'ins were simple (lettuce, tomato, onion, and possibly a special sauce?) but the flavor and fill was GIGANTIC. As a big eater this thing could have filled me up and I wasn't over-it 2/3 of the way through like some foods in this category of healthiness. I definitely wanted every last bite! They did erase it from the menu after my order, so I'm not sure if its a pain to make or maybe there is some pre-fab that has to be done. The truffle fries on the other hand - good fries, good cheese, but compared to some other's I've had / made recently something was missing (and unfortunately I think it was most of the truffle-y-ness). I'm not sure if they are just fried in truffle oil or how they are prepared, but the truffle flavor doesn't exactly burst through. I didn't see any typical bits of black truffle fungus floating around, but at home we make it with truffle cheese. Good fries for sure, but not a must-have at this time. I was also able to try the SO's dog which had mac 'n cheese and tomato. A bit on the simpler side, but it was still tasty and well prepared. I tried my friend's duck poutine fries and they were great. About our friend's order though - it got lost in the mix somehow. When they realized the mistake they offered him some free fare, so knowing that he was already stuffed to the brim and we wanted to try a shake he got us a peanut butter, banana, and bacon shake. The food and the shake were out in quick order. The flavor in the shake was good, but the pieces of bacon were a bit too hard to "chew". I'd soften them up a little bit - I'm not sure if this was too-cooked or too-frozen. Overall despite a couple of very small misses Frank's Night Out was both delicious and filling and satisfied my exotic dog cravings. I can't wait to come back!
(5)Samantha R.
I received great service and the food was fantastic!
(5)Toni F.
We tried Franks after a shopping jaunt at Caputo's down the street. It's an unassuming little place smack dab in the middle of a large strip shopping area. Easy to find - just look for the 7 foot tall hot dog greeting you at the door. The menu was a bit overwhelming and I was really hungry so I just settled on a Chili Mac'n Cheese Dog with an order of fries. My husband ordered a straight Chili dog. Our order come out promptly with hot, 'skin on' fries that actually tasted like potatoes. The dogs were really good - a nice snap when you bit into it with a nicely steamed poppy sead bun. I am usually not a big fan of the "cheese whiz" type cheese on hot dogs or nachos but this cheese was fresh and there was a nice balance between it and the chili and mac. I enjoyed my lunch enough to try Frank's again - I have my eye on the Bacon Blue Cheese dog for my next visit.
(4)Michael H.
I've been here a few times and have been really impressed by the variety and the friendly staff. I recently ordered for our office and everyone seemed to enjoy it. So far the Notorious P.I.G. is my favorite. You can't go wrong with pulled pork, Mac & cheese, and jalapeños on a hot dog! Next time I gotta try the Krispy Kreme burger.
(5)Michael P.
Yeah, this place really does live up to the hype! Reminds me of a solid mash-up of Hot Dougs and Criff Dogs (NYC). Wide range of 'dogs to choose from and not for the faint of heart, health conscience eaters. This is a down-n-dirty eating that you go for when you have that particular "I'm going for it" scratch! Big bonus to mention right off is the option for a veggie dog to be swapped out. Not all options, however, are vegetarian friendly but there's enough there to eat from or to have something like bacon left off. First time there my wife tried the Chicago-style and New Yorker, I dug in and went ape on the Korean Kimchi, Bacon Blue Cheese and Jamaican Me Hungry dogs, along with sharing a baby-sized mound of tater tots. The Chicago style dog got rave reviews from my wife (her first time with that type of hot dog) and liked the New Yorker but wasn't feeling the grilled onions. Which is a particular taste on a dog, so if you don't dig 'em that might not be for you. Korean Kimchi dog was rockin' - only minor thing would be to have the short rib chopped up a bit finer but otherwise this was spectacular. Bacon Blue Cheese dog was better than expected although I would say the bacon either needs to be something more smokey or seasoned. It was slightly lost when layered with the more heady blue cheese. Jamaican Me Hungry also ruled with a nice combo of sweet and spicy. The heat from the sauce and habanero salsa wasn't overpowering and geared more to people who what a little kick without choking. A more kicky option would be nice to offer for those of us who do like a punch in the tastebuds. The tots...yeah, those pushed the right buttons. Big complaint for me is when a joint doesn't know how to use a fryer properly (i.e. dropping while the oil isn't back up to proper temps yield soggy fried foods). Franks nailed it and served up super cripsy tots with the interior nice and fluffy. Big thumbs up also for the innovative drink dispenser as odd as that might sound. It's a newer machine with digital display - pick out the type you want and you get more flavor options for many of the types of soda. Gotta call out the guy behind the register when we went, 100% awesome! Really friendly and seemed to be enjoying working there. Place was really clean. With the range of dogs, burgers, shakes and other items we'll be going back as soon as we can!
(5)Jerome Anthony N.
This place has amazing hot dogs and, the topping combinations...off the hook! The best thing, in my opinion, the milkshakes! The s'mores shake...I'd get it again and again!
(3)John K.
This place is great! Just as good as the "fancy" specialty dog places downtown, but at a fraction of the price. I can actually take my whole family here for dinner and not go bankrupt. Employees have always been very friendly, and the food tastes great. If you are looking for a different kind of food experience, this place is worth a try.
(5)Michael R.
I probably should wait to rate Frank's until after a visit when I actually have a hot dog, but I can always add an update! Went here earlier this week and met a friend who lives nearby and highly recommended it. I had the burger special, which was a burger on Texas Toast (ok so far) with pulled pork on top (getting better) and a few fresh cut jalapenos (OK, I'm listening) mixed in with their mac 'n cheese (there you go!). Tots on the side were decent, but let me get back to the best part-the mac 'n cheese. I can imagine going back and my boys ordering a vat of that-I'm sure it's made without skimping on the hearty ingredients! The menu is something-not easy to read-but it's evident a lot of thought and trial and error over the years went into creating the many options of hot dogs, sandwiches, etc. The chili I saw on other's dogs and fries looks like it's going to be a staple on anything I order in the future. Can't wait to go back and try a dog or sausage (the lamb one sounds tasty per the menu write up) and the fries. Those dessert choices look scary, as in can't go back to work, I'll have to take a nap now to recover, so maybe the next time I play hooky, I'll head there.
(4)Ed B.
Got excited when I saw the menu, and even liked the taste of my New Yorker and Truffle-Parmesan Fries until I started noticing all the mold on the shaved parmesan in the fries. Pretty much lost my appetite after that.
(1)Kelly K.
I came here on a whim. I've driven past this place on an almost daily occasion and never had the chance to stop in until now! I ordered the Deep South dog and fries with a fountain drink. So this thing had components of everything I love. A bacon wrapped hot dog, covered in mac and cheese and tomatoes. Now there's a few reasons I can't give more stars. The mac and cheese was pretty bland, tomatoes are bland in general and unfortunately the bacon really didn't even come through for me. I was kind of disappointed. I really think if they did something to spice up the mac and cheese and maybe use a hickory smoked bacon that could give that hotdog a good kick in the flavor department! I just had the plain fries, and they were just plain ole' good fries. I wish I would have mixed it up with one of the others. Oh well, next time. They also have that coke remix machine where you can flavor your soda. I would like to come back for a Chicago dog and compare it to a Portillo's Chicago dog. That would be a good test! Service was good, it was a dead Monday late afternoon so we were the only ones in there and the blonde woman at the front was friendly. Everything has to be made to order because it took a little bit longer than most places but I appreciate the freshness. I think once they are more established and have the right feedback they'll be able to kick it up a notch.
(3)Brandon B.
Great hotdogs! Love it, plus the complimentary popcorn is a plus.
(5)Marissa R.
The Parmesan Truffle fries are out of this world!!!! OMG they are amazing! I've been here several times and can't wait to try something different each time I go back! The Chicago style dog is pretty good, too! So far I've only tried one shake, definitely worth a try! It was delicious! I love how this place is unique and has good quality!
(5)Angela P.
Frank's has major potential and I'm proud to have such a cool business in my town. Let's be real: Plainfield doesn't have much even downtown and outside of downtown is a lot of chain eateries. I had the cheddarhead hot dog and the cajun fries. The hot dog came covered in cheese sauce and cheese curds. The hot dog was good but not what I expected. The cheese sauce was good, but I expected typical fried cheese curds. These curds were hunks of warm cheese pre-fry. Next time I would probably just get the cheese covered dog. The cajun fries were very good. I liked the spicy aioli, and the fries were well seasoned. The portion (just over $2) was big enough to share. I really wanted to try the salted caramel shake mentioned in a previous review. I thought they did seasonal shakes, but it appears they do a "shake of the day." That day's shake was Oreo, so I just got a lemonade instead. My husband had the "Notorious PIG" and the chili dog. Both looked good (the PIG is covered in bacon, jalapenos, pork and cheese). He said both were good although he didn't seem impressed. On his last visit, he had the "Deep South," his favorite so far. Service is...awkward. The cashier did not say a word to us and we never heard her say hello to any customers. She literally just stood there and stared at us. When she dropped off our food, she just showed us the tray and asked, "is this yours?" How should I know? I've never eaten here and they're all covered in cheese. I don't think it was intentional; something tells me she is family or it's her first job - or both. I don't need you to kiss my feet, but some kind of signal (lights? smoke signals? any language, really) that you are ready for me to order or you can SEE me standing there would help.
(4)Gen-Gen G.
It's too bad this place didn't have any printed out menus when I was there, because I'll be needing a score card for the hot dogs I've already tried. Just a few days ago, I had the Notorious P.I.G, the Chili Cheese dog and a large order of tater tots. The tots were perfectly cooked. Nicely crunchy and the large order is large (as in share with a friend large). The chili cheese dog could have used some diced onions on it, but the chili was good. There was a good proportion of melted cheese to chili. Now, the Notorious P.I.G... bacon-wrapped hotdog with mac and cheese on top. I loved this hot dog. It had me at bacon-wrapped. :-) Plus, they have a soda machine that dispenses every flavored soda known to man kind. It's amazing, but there can be a line if someone gets overwhelmed by choices. The place is clean and nicely decorated. There were only a few other people there when I visited so it wasn't very noisy. They had a table outside, but unfortunately it's getting to be too cold for outside dining. I can see this place becoming a regular hang out. Hopefully there will be menus the next time I'm there. It'll help in trying all their hot dogs and desserts. (No room for desserts on this visit sadly.)
(4)Rob B.
You've got to experience this unique place before it becomes too famous! The concierge at the O'Hare Westin asked me if I've tried it so I brought her a notorious PIG and she loved it too! My husband enjoyed the Krispy Kreme bacon cheeseburger with a fried egg oozing all over it. As usual messy but delicious
(5)Tiff T.
Decent service, good location, good food. Had the hot & angry fries only and it was yummy. Would like to go again to try the other food items.
(4)Jenni E.
This restaurant has a really cool concept and I only wish that I lived closer so that I could try more things on the menu. They have a huge menu with lots of choices of different kinds of hot dogs, different kinds of fries, burgers, sandwiches, etc. They also have specialty shakes, desserts - you name it. It was REALLY hard to decide what to have. There were at least 5 things I wanted, but I didn't want to order way too much food. I went with a simpler hot dog, the Chinatown so that I could also try fries and a specialty shake. The hot dog was just okay - it was covered in sweet sauce and a pineapple salsa. It was really too sweet for my liking, but i could see where they were trying to go. There were tons of other options that I should have tried that all included the hot dog being wrapped in bacon and the next time I come here that is what I will have. The fries were just okay - I also should have upgraded to one of the specialty fries, but just couldn't decide. The best part about my meal was my banana, peanut butter and bacon milkshake...YEAH. Anytime you can drink pork...I'm a fan. This was darn good. I know that my meal wasn't all that great, but I was overwhelmed and I don't think I made the right choices. It was pretty crowded when I went, but it was a school holiday so that could have contributed to why. Food was a touch on the expensive side for a hot dog stand, but that is probably because everything is special - this isn't just your standard dog and fries. I will have to come back after I have studied the menu for awhile so that I can order the right thing next time.
(4)Kellie k.
Be ready with napkins. You will be needing them! Franks in 20 minutes away from me. There are many hot dog stands we passed on the way to Franks. We'll be making that decision again. I got the Notorious PIG. I is big. It is messy and it is well worth the detriment to health from eating it. I was in love at first bite. DId I mention that I went on friday so the PIG meal was 5 dollars and came with a deep fried reeses peanut butter cup? Top that off with a peanut butter and Nutella shake and I'm a very happy girl. (bye bye 3 months of my life. You'll be missed maybe?) My husband had the Tijana dog. As he was very satisfied with his selection. Next time he says he is going for the jumbo dog and looks forward to stealing whatever shake I get next time. Believe me, there WILL be a next time. The staff was polite and upbeat even when slammed.
(5)Tim H.
What a great time for all who came to their Chicago's Best TV viewing party last night. There was a ton of free catering items for us to sample. They're launching a great deal for your cateting needs. Who doesn't want mini dogs! The buns are so tasty and the toppings are amazing. I must have four new favorites! Potato skins, philly steak sliders and wraps accompany the mini dogs. Look for their catering menu coming soon! Here's the link to their episode on YouTube... youtube.com/watch?v=xp-_…
(5)Matthew G.
My son and I were very excited to check this place out. We weren't disappointed. Selection is amazing and the food is great. I had the Carolina dog and my son had the Philly Cheese Steak dog. Both loaded with quality toppings. Got out of there for under $20 for dinner which seemed about right. Andre, the gentleman working the counter, was as pleasant a restaurant worker as I can recall.
(5)Eppie E.
This place has a fantastic motif and is clearly run well. The different variety of hotdogs is fantastic and refreshing next to the 50 standard hot dog stand restaurants. The only reason I didn't give this place 5 stars was due to a technique issue with cooking the bacon wrapped hot dogs. The bacon wrapped dogs have a tendency to come out slightly overcooked. This is a great disappointment because everything else seems to be spot on. This was not a one time occurrence and it seems to be systemic. With the hot dog bring the star of the show I had to drop the rating. That being said... franks is still the best hot dog place around.
(4)Carrie H.
I normally don't like fast food but this is no average fast food restaurant. Wow, the options go on and everything is so unique and yummy!!! Fun food with a twist!
(5)Charles S.
This place reminds me a little of Franks & Dawgs in Chicago. Gourmet dogs with catchy names. I had the notorious P.i.G and thought it was fantastic!! I even went with the super sized hot dog, just in case I was hungry. Basically it's a hot dog wrapped in bacon and fried, topped with BBQ pulled pork, mac & cheese and topped with jalapenos! Three of my favorite foods combined all in one delicious package. Fries were fresh cut and yummy! Can't wait to go back soon. A bit pricey, but well worth it.
(5)Dan B.
Not too long ago I noticed a place called Frank's Night Out on the new businesses section on the main page of Yelp. After looking over their menu online I noticed a variety of different hot dog choices, from the traditional Chicago style, to regional varieties not often found in the area. In addition they have various exotic sausages, a Southwest Buffalo sausage, a duck sausage with fois gras, and even a lamb sausage. Having tried similar unique sausage combinations at Hot Doug's in Chicago with fantastic results, I was genuinely excited to visit Frank's Night Out. Upon arriving there was a large statue of a hot dog applying mustard and for some reason ketchup on itself. I decided to snap a picture of it before heading in. There was a short line, and I took the time to admire some of the photos located on the walls and observe the decor. There are a great many photos of older hot dog stands and other frankfurter related imagery on the walls. When I placed my order I decided I was going to try a few things here. I ordered a Chicago-Style hot dog with fries and a drink, and a Southwest Buffalo sausage. The Chicago-style hot dog came on a soft regular poppy seed bun. The sausage itself was of the natural casing skinned variety. The pickle slice included on the hot dog was a bit thicker than I prefer and not actually as long as the bun or hot dog. This means that you don't necessarily get pickle flavor in every bite. The pickle was not too sour, but the thickness of it, combined with the shortness made it a bit less than ideal. There were two sport peppers on my dog, they weren't too hot and were a good compliment. There was a lot of salsa-like tomato applied to the dog. The salsa like tomato application was very wet, and it combined with the relish made the bun a bit soggy. There was not a lot of mustard on the dog, and I didn't detect any celery salt. The onions were fairly thick cut, but like the mustard were applied a tad more sparingly than preferable, especially when compared to the relish and the tomato. The predominant taste when I bit into the hot dog was the salsa-like tomato. It wasn't a bad taste, but it definitely threw off the flavor balance of the hot dog. Overall, this was a good Chicago style hot dog, but far from a perfect one. A better balance of mustard, onion, relish and tomato would be preferable. Next we'll move on to the Southwest Buffalo sausage. Having had various buffalo and southwest style sausages from other places in the past I was excited to try this. It came on the same type of Italian bread typically found on an Italian Beef sandwich. The bread had a bit of a rough texture to it but was well suited enough to the task of complimenting the sausage. The sausage itself was a bit bland, with most of the flavor comining from the peppers, and grilled onions on it. The peppers weren't particularly hot, and were a decent compliment. The grilled onions really stole the show with this sausage, the onions were well grilled and tasted great. There was a sauce on this sandwich as well that tasted like some combination of a chipotle sauce, mixed with mayo and black pepper. It wasn't bad either but not particularly spicy. I thought this was a decent sausage, but expected a bit more kick out of it. I was very impressed with the grilled onions which led me back to the counter for an additional order. Since I'm not in Plainfield very often and since this place is more of a sausage specialty restaurant than a traditional hot dog stand, I decided to try one more entree. I went for for the Maxwell street polish as the grilled onions on the Southwest Buffalo Sausage seemed like they would be perfectly suited to this dish. The Maxwell street polish came on a regular poppy seed hot dog bun. The nice thing here is that the grilled onions were done perfectly and had just the right amount of carmelization and texture. The mustard was well applied. The problem lies with the actual sausage itself. It didn't have that deeply embedded char grilled flavor present in most Maxwell street polishes. It wasn't particularly spicy either. I would say that the sausage itself was a bit bland but the overall sandwich was pretty good. I also tried the fries, as regular readers of my hot dog reviews know. I am not a big fan of fresh cut fries. The ones here weren't too salty, they weren't too greasy, but they were also a tad bland. I did notice that they have tater tots which I will have to try on a future visit. Overall, while none of the items that I tried knocked my socks off. I like the uniqueness of the menu and recommend it as a place to try unique sausages without having to go to the city and wait in a long line. With some refinement to the recipes this could be a five star restaurant and THE place in the suburbs to try unique sausages. For now I'm giving it four stars, unique and good food at a good value.
(4)Jose M.
wow! so the first time i hear about this place I had to see it for my self. All the food is amazingly delicious!
(5)Shawn P.
Service by Andre was outstanding! Good employees are hard to find and you have a good one! Andre was very helpful, friendly and professional! Great Job Andre! Food was really really good!! Lots of options!! It was a good trip to Franks!
(5)Mike R.
This business is great. It is a hidden gem. The Chicago Hot Dog is perfect.. I tried the New Yorker on my second visit and it did not disappoint. For the true hot dog lovers this is the place in Plainfield. May be tough finding Frank's but it is well worth the visit.
(4)Charles A.
I had been meaning to try this place for a while now. I am so disappointed in myself for not making the effort. This place was awesome. Had the poutine with duck. Loved it! My wife and I split 3 different dogs all were really good we had the cheese dog the dog with chili and mac & cheese on it and we had the dog with the pastrami to go along with our Poutine. Again all were great I can't wait for my next cheat day so I can try some different hotdogs next time
(5)HomeInsight T.
Casual place w/ simple decor, reasonable prices, tasty fast food. Positives: - Clean, comfortable, casual - ample seating - Really good menu for a hot-dog place (reg hot dogs, gourmet-ish dogs, burgers, sandwiches, gyros, shakes, fries, etc.); willing to customize order - Vegetarian friendly (yahoo a decent veggie dog!! Chinatown in veg dog version was really good) - Kid friendly (hot dogs, mac n cheese, tater tots) - Quick service, decent wait time, food was hot, portions were fair. - Prices were decent. - GREAT staff member taking orders. SUPER polite, extremely friendly, very helpful, patient, outstanding manners & demeanor, exceptional fellow & far beyond what I expected from this type of place-- I told him he seemed to belong in a 5-star restaurant vs. a hot dog joint. - Wall hangings & TV screen helped to entertain guests (including kids), great way to boost customer participation w/ pics of folks w/ the mascot statue, including Vanilla Ice! - Free popcorn was tasty (some hint of seasoning, refreshingly different, very light & yummy) - thrilled to see some natural looking cheese! (esp in mac n cheese!) Negatives: - Of the 2 high chairs in the place, 1 was completely broken, wood bar hanging sharp off of top and center, but stacked there for use, piled over and blocking the single usable one from being reached -surely this is not safe to even have for guests to accidentally get splintered/caught on, zero booster seats available that I could see - cash register seemed to limit the order taking if not done in a precise manner, not easy to go back and make a slight change, though the staff did a great job, the machine could be updated to work more efficiently, can't imagine when it's busy & you get a confused patron ordering for first time - Missing out on some really easy vegetarian/healthy options that could easily be added w/ many of the simple toppings/building blocks already on menu (meatless salad, cold/grilled veggie sandwich/pita, coleslaw side, suggest adding some chopped fresh fruit as a side option = home run! Would wonderfully balance the menu out and appeal to more -esp moms and those looking for some good with their guilt! - signage from Rt. 59 not so easy to see (I drove past when looking for this w/o navigation assistance)
(4)robert r.
A must try place!!!! Great dogs, burgers and fries! Done the right way! Try the popcorn while waiting
(5)Neilly B.
We stopped in this past Saturday & everything was amazing! I had the Cajun dog- yum! My husband had the Ditka dog- very good. We shared an order of the bacon blue cheese fries-OMG!! The kids meals were great too. The only disappointing thing was that we hadn't tried Frank's sooner. I can't wait to go back!
(5)Whitney G.
Frank's is consistently yummy. My daughter loves the soda machine that mixes flavors and I have several pictures of her with the hot dog statue. :) I wasn't impressed with the Italian sausage, but I'm a snob when it comes to encased meats because my grandad made the best. All in all, I give it two thumbs up!
(4)Jason Z.
I've been on the lookout for a good vegetarian hot dog for years since moving to the area. I am SO glad that I found Frank's! Hooray for veggie dogs! The vegetarian hot dogs that they use here are delicious and surprisingly close to the real thing. The Chicago dog is delicious and everything you could possibly want on an authentic Chicago style dog. I also tried the New York dog which had brown mustard, grilled onions, sauerkraut, on a pretzel bun, and the Jamaican dog with jerk sauce, onions, and mango salsa. Both of these were also great. I also have to give this place credit for having fresh cut fries AND tater tots, which are a personal favorite of mine. The option to have different toppings beyond just your standard cheese fries or chili fries is also really cool. I think I'll try some cajun tots the next time I'm there. There were only two things that stopped me from giving this place a perfect rating. The biggest of the two was the poor maintenance of the condiment baskets on the tables. Each table seemed to have a different combination of ketchup, mustard, hot sauce, etc. Some tables had mustard, some did not, and there was a seemingly random assortment of hot sauces at each table. The salt shaker at my table was nearly empty. I realize these are small details in the bigger picture of the restaurant, but I always worry that a poorly kept front of house reflects a poorly kept back of house, and I'd hope the kitchen gets better attention than what I saw at the tables. The second issue I had is that the hot dog statue outside is spraying ketchup on itself. Ketchup on a hotdog is a sin and an abomination and the owner of this establishment and the artist who created the hot dog statue should be ashamed of themselves.
(4)Elizabeth L.
Great place to eat! Super attentive and welcoming staff. Food came out quickly. The creative menu is fun; we will be back again to try some more!
(5)Zack R.
This place is a fat kid's wet dream. Any weird style hot dog you can imagine they have something close to it and they customize fries as well. I tried the Notorious P.I.G. and an order of loaded cheese fries. Honestly it was a little too much for me but it was delicious. I didn't finish the fries because I had already successfully clogged one artery and didn't want to make it two. Cool new place and the food is good and unlike anything you will get around the area, which makes it worth checking out for everyone who doesn't hate encased meats.
(4)Aaron C.
Homemade fries and awesome dogs. Had a homewrecker footling bacon wrapped with mac n cheese and onions. Next time will just get a regular dog, woah. Delicious food, great and friendly service. Also have one of the Coke machines where you get to make your own flavors. Definitely worth a visit.
(5)Richard G.
Saw this place on Chicago's best so had to give it a try. I'm from Chicago and love a good hotdog. The menu is loaded with some pretty wild hotdog creations that are pretty alluring. Been back a few times already very good dog's very crazy filling hotdog's with some great flavors. I recommend anyone to go give it a shot they won't be let down. The only downside is it can get expensive. The Notorious PIG is my dog of choice.TRY IT-LOADED WITH FLAVOR.
(3)Kris H.
Well, they have a super cool hot dog statue out front, which my kids insisted on taking a picture with and the service was fast. The food, however, was not good. We got the Notorious P.I.G. which has gotten very good reviews. In my case the bacon was not detectable, the pulled pork was very sweet, tasted a bit refrigerator-stale, and the mac-and-cheese, while gooey, was not very tasty. The raw jalapenos on top were a little baffling and didn't seem to tie with the rest of the ingredients. Also had the Mangy Mutt which was so drowned in toppings that it was almost impossible to pick up and eat even with the aid of the waxed paper wrapper. Imagine my chagrin when two bites later the partially dissolved paper ends up shredding off in my mouth. We had two kinds of fries, the garlic parmesan that was fine, but the fries were limp and had been under the lamps for too long. The second type, the duck poutine, was where things really went wrong. I've had poutine before which I love. I've had duck many times and cook many duck-y things myself including duck fat roasted potatoes. I know what duck tastes like and it's usually awesome. The duck and associated gravy in this case was definitely off. It tasted slightly fishy and one piece of duck I ate was slimy. I told them about the duck being off before I left and got a bemused "huh" from the staff. No apology for not having enjoyed the dish, no promise to speak to the chef or the manager. Nothing but a non-word. I and my husband are now feeling not too great in the digestive department. Was it the duck? I don't know since I discarded it pretty quickly, but it's the obvious scapegoat (as it were). I can't ever go back here again.
(1)Derrick G.
Great hand cut fries, awesome Mello Yello machine, add flavors just like BK Coke machine, very tasty Italian sausage. Prices were very fair and menu selection included shakes and much more. Friendly place even byob if you must.
(4)Rakesh G.
As a lover of hot dogs, I was super excited for a good hot dog place. But Frank's does no justice to my love of the encased meat. First of all, the dogs they use taste like store bought and are tiny. They barely fill half the bun. They would be much better homemade or if they were larger or if there there was an option to switch to a bratwurst. Second, the recipes aren't very connective. So when they say they add tomatoes and goat cheese or whatever, you taste each seperate flavor and not connection. I had the Thai One On and the Deep South Dog. A major plus was that they might be the only sweet potato fries maker in Plainfield. The minus was that my fries came with some regular fries mixed in. Given the place has been only open for two weeks I expect service to speed up. It took 15 minutes for these two dogs.
(2)Nicole R.
All in all Frank's has very good food. We have had quite a few issues in the past and have since stopped ordering unless we are eating in. We'd order tatertots and get french fries, we'd order a specialty hotdog minus an ingredient and it would come with everything. Not so concerned about the fries/tot mix-up but when food allergies are very common these days, they should be double and tripple checking their orders before, during, and after completion. Tijuana dog without onion is my favorite!!
(3)Kelly C.
This place came onto my radar a couple weeks ago, and I have been here at least four times that I can recall. I love this place more than would seem reasonable for a hot dog place. But there are many reasons to love it. First and foremost, this is not your standard hot dog place. Sure, you can get your standard chili and Chicago dogs here, but there are several 'fashionable franks' that are worth checking out. My favorites are the Chinatown, the Tijuana Dog and the Carolina Dog. I tried a chubby burger and feel like that sauce was sent from heaven. Their sides are also pretty magnificent. Their standard fries are great, but you can load them up with a number of options. The cajun is delicious and the loaded fries are pretty amazing too. Yesterday I tried the fried cheese curd option -- I was expecting it to be like Culver's, but instead of small breading-coated cheese bites, they were large and coated in a batter. It was a totally different and delicious concept. They also have tater tots, which is probably the key to my heart. I have tried one thing on the dessert menu: the fried reese's. They take two reese's peanut butter cups, dip them in a batter (and it's not a terribly sweet batter, which is nice), and then fry them up, douse them in powdered sugar and serve them to you lollipop style. What comes to you is a warm, perfect mix of sweet and salty (bless you, peanut butter). Frank's is not health food, but it's just about the best example of upmarket diner food I recall. And it's probably worth an expanded waistline and a shortened lifespan to eat here on the regular.
(5)Tim O.
The Notorious PIG is a must try. Very generous portions. The Mike Ditka chicken sausage is a hidden gem. Great service.
(5)Corie V.
Not worth it. After a long wait for our food, the cheese curds I ordered were not cooked thoroughly and tasted quite "off", gross. I am a huge cheese fan and for me to refuse cheese anything, says a lot! The rest of our meal was just okay and drinks were flat. Definitely not worth the wait/price for an empty hot dog place. We will not eat here again.
(1)Justin R.
The Notorious P.I.G. was wonderful. I feel like this was the best day of my life or maybe this is the first day of my new life. Either way my life is better now that I had a bacon wrapped hotdog, topped with pulled pork, mac and cheese and sauteed jalapenos.
(5)Meg S.
I heard about this place from a friend. He was posting pics on Instragram daily of his FNO treasures. One night I decided I'd try it out since he was over the moon about it. Got it to-go and it didn't take long. Fries are great, but I wasn't crazy about the dogs I got. My husband barely commented on his so I know he wasn't too impressed. We only tried a couple different ones so I know we will go again. It's cool to have a hot dog place around with different stuff to try!
(3)Matt D.
This place is awesome. I was disappointed when my favorite Thai place closed down where Franks is now, but I was so excited when I saw Frank's being built, FINALLY something in Plainfield that wasn't a corporate chain and FINALLY something open late that's not a McDonald's or Burger King, (Franks is open til 1 am on Thursdays and 3am Fridays and Saturdays). This place is not your standard diner/burger/dog stop either. I've had the Deep South Dog (bacon wrapped, deep fried, covered in Mac 'n cheese and tomatoes--ridiculously delicious) Carolina Dog, Cheesehead and Angry Fries. All are amazing. You gotta try this place if you live in the area or are stopping by. Tons of unique creations and combinations* of dogs, sausages, and burgers too which they call chubby burgers. They got the classic Maxwell street polish and Chicago style dogs too for those not so brave with trying new food. Haven't tried something yet from here that I didn't like. Will be back very soon. *I've posted the full menu in the photos, have a look for yourself at all the insanely delicious encased meat creations they offer.
(5)Tammy S.
This place is incredible ! The food is amazing and the employees are fantastic ! They make you feel welcome and that is very rare. I was so happy to see they even have veggie dogs ! The milkshakes are out of this world !
(5)Sandi F.
The menu was huge, lots to choose from but what we chose was nothing to brag about. The Chicago Style Dog was nothing short than tasteless. The hot dog itself was bland and the toppings were scarce and also tasteless. The bun was a bit on the stale side and not steamed. The Tijuana Hot Dog was the same, very bland. The one thing that made the meal were the fries, skin-on and made to perfection. For the value this is not the place for us; Portillos and Costco have this place beat. We won't be coming back anytime soon, sorry.
(1)Tpath H.
I saw Frank's Night Out on an episode of Chicago's Best and was stoked to try it. I read the reviews here before going. I didn't want to go and be overwhelmed so I checked the menu out prior to going. My son and I went for lunch today. It's a small place and like other reviewers said the cashiers are less than enthusiastic but they aren't rude... "Frank" was there, the owner/chef, at least according to what I understood from Chicago's Best. He was very interactive with the customers and super friendly. The free popcorn was a nice treat while waiting. Now on to the food. I, ever the rebel, didn't get a dog. My mistake. I got the philly cheese steak. It was small and the meat was very bland and there was a ton of gristle in it. My son got the notorious p.i.g. and cajun fries, both of which he said were very good. I had like 2 of his fries, they were tasty. I opted for no side so I could have the funnel cake. When my son and I tried it he made me laugh by saying "it's good but why does it taste like a pancake?". It was waythick and dense for a funnel cake. Nothing like what you'd get at the fair but not horrible. Since my son enjoyed the p.i.g. and we both liked the fries, I will return to try a hot dog of some sort and some more fancy fries.
(3)John O.
Great place to eat, the truffle fries are the best and my wife enjoyed the home wrecker. Bathrooms were a little gross but won't fault them for that.
(5)Mike G.
Our attention was drawn to this restaurant by the hot dog statue located outside the front door - cute photo op for the kids. Everyone loves a good hot dog, and the online menu for FNO indicated that they offered more than the ordinary dog. We had a quick lunch on a Sunday afternoon after yardwork - the perfect finish to our work. All dogs were excellent, especially the lamb sausage dog (whatever that's called). Price is very reasonable, quality is very good. In an area with precious few good restaurants, low-end and high, this restaurant stands out. We will return and sample a few of the other dogs on the list. Only drawback - teenage girls taking orders, etc., on a Sunday afternoon. C'mon ladies, put a smile on your face, interact with the customers a bit and make them feel you're happy they're there paying your salary!
(5)Danielle D.
Great selection of unique hotdogs!!! The cheesehead and Thai one on are both amazing!! If you love cheese you also have to try their philly cheesesteak with velveeta cheese. I was very impressed with how yummy it was! ! Definitely recommend eating here if you haven't already!!
(5)Marissa T.
Great hot dogs and great value! We got two of the specialty dogs the Memphis and the Carolina which were delicious but we said we the hot dogs themselves were so tasty we'd get them with no toppings as well. And my daughter had a hot dog with mac and cheese as a topping, a sure kid pleaser. We had the angry spuds with Chorizo, hot sauce, queso fresco, and jalapenos which were a bit of a diet buster but well worth it. Our entire meal of three specialty dogs, tots, onion rings, two milk shakes, and a soft drink was less then we pay at a chain fast food joint. Keep up the good work Franks Night Out!
(5)Lori R.
ZOMG best funnel cake ever! Also homemade corn dogs, fantastic gourmet hotdogs and tater tots! Fun place to have some fantastic 'sometime' food, like deep-fried Reese's peanut butter cups.
(4)Fatimah M.
Wow, super disappointing! I had been looking forward to coming here all week! I got the chili dog and my husband got the Philly dog no peppers with a side of the Greek fries. That's all we ordered and it took like 20-25 minutes to come out. There were other people there but by no means packed that it would take that long. I figured the chili would be piping hot... Nope, just warmish. Apparently the ribeye on the Philly was bland. There was the Greek sauce on the fries which was not on the menu, apparently they kept messing up orders, we saw people having to keep going up and heard waitresses keep apologizing. The coke machine had flies crawling on it and there were fruit flies all over. Yuck! The dogs themselves seem small and taste is nothing special (I kept thinking I could have just gone to portillos, saved the 20 minute drive and slow service and been happier). The fried Reese's was good... But not enough to redeem itself.
(2)James T.
This place is lights out when it comes to gourmet dogs. The imagination and creativity is outstanding. Hot dogs strangely are one of my favorite dishes. This place does not disappoint. The menu is top notch from top to bottom. Stop in frank'a and enjoy yourself.
(5)Bea A.
Went on 9/12. I loved the unique menu. We had one dog with Philly cheesesteak on top, really good. The second one was a dog with bacon bits and Mac and cheese with tomatoe slices on top. Great. You should try these, oh yes and the Loaded Fries. Perfection. Clean and fresh. Delivered to your table. Real good desserts different and decadent.
(4)Marlena O.
A good place to go if your craving greasy food. There are plenty of choices on the menu. I like that they do not have your typical fast food menu, and especially liked the funnel cake :)
(4)Shawn C.
Not a healthy stop, but if you're going to binge - this is the place to do it. Prices are better than reasonable. Excellent place to send teenage boys. Super nice staff. It seems to be well known locally - pretty crowded.
(5)Tina P.
love this place really great food prices are a little High but very very good. I would take all my friends and family there it Rocks
(3)Wm B.
Encased meats at their very best! This is an awesome spot to get a 'dog or something a little more imaginative. Duck Sausage is fantastic, so is the Lamb. Sides are great too!
(5)Fluid M.
It's nice to see the wide variety they offer. Not to many other hot dog joints in the immediate area have choices that even compare to what they offer. We ordered the buffalo sausage sandwich, Carolina, and a Chicago style dog. Both were tasty. We also got to try the, mac n cheese as well as the fries. If there was anything we could criticize, it is was that the hot dog meat itself wasn't special. It tasted as though they could have been bought anywhere. Which to say isn't a bad thing, but with such lavish toppings, you would expect the meat to either taste or be cooked in a way that matched. All and all it was a great food experience and this will be a staple lunch spot for us!
(4)Jason L.
Truly a hot dog heaven! Stopped in recently and besides the food being spectacular, the variety gives this place 5 stars. It your looking for a time or two away from the redundant old hot dog and want to spice things up, this place is for you. (Although I am sure there would no issue with just getting a regular dog if you so choose.) A new small business brought me in and the uniqueness and tasty food will keep bringing me back. I had the cheesehead and everything on the dog was fantastic. They also have some great unique specials to try that are not on the regular menu. Need I say more than a surf and turf dog and a vanilla bacon milkshake! Definitely a must try, please stop in and support this place because to me every other hot dog stop is now non-existent.
(5)Patricia V.
tried this yesterday. we had the new yorker dog, chicago dog meal and the cheesehead. all were excellent! this is a great place, moderately priced plus they're open late fridays and saturdays, which in plainfield is rare.
(5)Doug S.
The Chubby burger is a sloppy mess, I took two bites and in the garbage it went right with the greasy fries. Stick with the dogs
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