Fancy Franks

This place is legit. I went for a Chicago style dog and they delivered 110%. The dog had a perfect «pop» when you bite into it (essential) and tasted just like it does in the states but with better tactics. The sports peppers are thinly chopped, which are the main difference. Other than that. Everything else tastes exactly the same. Spot on!

Looking for a great dog place for ahwile… fancy franks did not dissapoint! Had the frankie goes to buffalo dog and it was an unconvensional masterpiece.
Friendly service and a nice environment. I will definatly be coming back.

I love it, but it’s not QUITE the die-​hard love that I thought I was going to have. I actually am a huge hot dog fan and have travelled the world (seriously) in sampling them. I’ve had hot dogs in Reykjavik, Copenhagen, and London, among others. Fancy Franks unfortunately doesn’t beat them, but they do win lots of points for creativity and presentation.
Here’s the main problem. The standard sausage/​dog itself that they use is quite bland. This is disappointing considering one of the «drawbacks» of eating hot dogs is its high sodium content. So if this thing is high in sodium, at least let me have some more flavour in it. Also, only ONE item on the menu is a true steamie (steamed hot dog). Everything else is grilled. Steamed hot dogs are my big love so it was a bit disappointing to know that they can’t do this for 99% of their dishes.
BUT! The toppings on the hot dogs were excellent. My Po Boy hot dog had massive, juicy, fresh shrimp on it. There were only two, but these were the two biggest shrimps I’ve ever seen in a Canadian establishment. My friend got the FFGHD-​TX hot dog and it looked crazy delish. I’ve never seen so much condiments on a hot dog, to the point that even I, crazy sauce addict, would not add anything else to it.
We also got the mini donuts, which were super lovely. They bring to mind the juiciness of the old-​school Krispy Kreme donuts, and come very highly recommended. I would return for these. Half a dozen is plenty for two people to share.
The place is bright, open, and spacious. The staff were very friendly and happy. These are very good garnishes (har har) to the eating experience. Cafeteria-​style seating, so little privacy when you eat, but that’s to be expected from this kind of a place. I’d enthusiastically recommend it, but I HAVE had better dogs per se.

Got a veggie dog with a whole mound of toppings. The veggie dog itself was good taste and consistency. The bread was more doughy/​chewy than it was fluffy (I prefer the buns at Wurst).
I got the veggie dog to go, and by the time I ate it (about 7 – 10 mins later) the bread had already gotten soggy. I think ipart of the problem is that some of the condiments are soaked in water (like the lettuce). I think if I ate the hot dog right away though, that the soggy bun wouldn’t have been an issue.
Try the chipotle sauce on your dog! Recommended by the guy behind the counter and totally a solid choice. Also, the hickory sticks were a win for me. Corn relish was nice too.
Smily service, clean and bright interior, and open later than a lot of other food places in the area. And for about $ 5 incl tax and tip? I say it might be worth a try if you’re in the mood for a hot diggity dog.

We ordered the Frank’s got Seoul and kimchi and noodles poutine after seeing all of these mouth watering pictures.
I have to say I was disappointed because I expected way more flavour. The kimchi was pretty bland and didn’t offer much but a crunch with the hot dog. The kimchi and noodles poutine was drenched in teriyaki sauce which made it taste nothing but that. It actually left a really tangy taste in my mouth that made me have to stop eating it.
Maybe we’ll try something different next time we’re in the area.

Hot dog was «okay». Kind of place you try out once if you pass by it on Queen Street downtown but it’s not going to be a repeat for me. Many street vendors offer a delicious dog for 4 $ anytime you want one.

Choices galore! Bad place for the indecisives… so much choices. Everything was good, solid late night, after drinking food option. The Cook to order, fresh donuts are to die for. Drunk nights finest. A drunken choice you won’t regret… Prove there are some choices made after 2am that don’t end in self loathing regrets (unless you’re health conscious that is)…

Tasted good but when you come home… What the heck did they serve us? I thought this place would be a staple since we live just around the corner but there will be a big X on the place as in NOT for us. Try at your own risk.

Awesome place for a tasty hot dog. Some of the combinations area wild but if your into trying new food this is xfinity the place to go

You’ve never tried a fancy hotdog and have whimsically held the thought in mind? Satisfy your need for novelty here. Otherwise, move along!
AMBIANCE
+ Clean, well-​lit space. Two main areas of seating in this location 1) long communal table with high bar stools 2) a few bar stools facing the window (people-​watching!)
SERVICE
+ Chipper cashier! Happily recommended his favourite (it was too much for me) and also provided a less-​intense alternative (the 90 201).
FOOD (Take-​out!)
+/​-​90 201 came with avocado, tomato, and bacon. It was decent — not something I’d come back for. Though, admittedly, I am curious about their other offerings. Overall, I can’t see any reason to choose Fancy Franks over regular street meat (VALUE!!) other than the straight novelty.

Who’s up for some fancy dawgs!!!
Taking the ordinary hot dog n elevating it creatively is what set’s this place a part from the old street meat on Queen and Spadina. I’ve been to this location specifically twice n the college location once. I must say, each time I’m here, I’m always super hungry. So what amazes me each and every time is the friendly staff n speedy service.
This time around I decided to try the porker poutine.
Oh Hawt Damnnnnnnnnnn. The greasiness of those fries soaked in gravy, squeaky curds, ground chorizo n bacon is mouth watering goodness. But you must save some room for half a dozen of their mini donuts. The nutella n crushed biscotti is so boss. They did not stand a chance even though I was super full.
Hands down, I would come back without a doubt

Fancy hot dog you say? Does that oxymoron even make any sense? Well I thought I would put it to the test as I can say I’ve had some of the best hot dogs this universe has to offer. When you’re dropping $ 8 on a dog, you don’t want some greasy schneiders hot dog stuffed into a pair of buns. You want something mouth watering and an experience that brings you back to your days at the ballpark, CNE, or when your grandmother used to fry you up a dog to go with your ramen noodles. Why because we ghetto like that.
Anyway, this place looks great inside and the décor is definitely that out of a higher end restaurant. The food however, was not as mind blowing as I would expect for the price I paid. I picked up a Coney Island along with a few dozen nutella and original donuts on the side. I’m fancy like that. The dog was delicious and juicy, it made my eyes half roll to the back of my head. The toppings however were pretty basic, and compared to a dog you can get from a street vendor, the quality was about the same. The donuts were good, they weren’t hot off the press krispy kreme good, but they tasted like your typical carnival donut from Tiny Tims.
Would I go back? Sure why not, I love hot dogs and this place has a plethora of choices to choose from. I think at one point I was staring so hard at the menu that I blacked out a bit and thought about how they make seedless watermelons, seedless. Knowmsayin?

We stopped by for a quick dinner on Sat night and it is very easy to spot as it is located west of the Spadina and Queen intersection.
Décor: Loved the full wall mural and seating. Menu looked like it was written in chalk on the top of the wall.
Food: We ordered 2 hotdogs, fries and mini-​donuts (I was surprised they had donuts!). First, the 2 hotdogs we tried were: Fancy Francine and Kimchi Dog. Fancy Francine bit — it had a whole egg sunny side up with bacon and hollandaise sauce underneath. Tough to eat but tasty. The kimchi dog was a korean twist with kimchi, seaweed and mayo. Similarly, tough to eat but tasty. The buns for both were soft and fresh. Flavour-​wise, the toppings were great but I found the hotdogs to be a bit tough to bite through — perhaps the it could have been cut a bit before serving. Fries were great. But by far the best and perhaps most surprising was the mini-​donuts — we ordered a 6-​pack of the nutella glazed with crush biscotti — wow — this was amazing!!! Donuts were made on the spot so they were warm and soft. Combined with the nutella — the whole thing melted in your mouth!
So — hotdogs were a bit mixed (Kraft Dog has better flavour) but the donuts were the best!

Fancy Franks is a small-​ish hot dog place on Queen Street right by Spadina. You’ll find it surrounded by lots of pretty good food options, but being that this place was thought to be the quickest, we made our way in. The place itself sells hot dogs with lots of variety and toppings. They also do some desserts like homemade doughnuts as well.
They have some cool concoctions like a shrimp po’boy, Chicago dog, Chili Cheese Coney, and others. I guess I’m not that exciting a person, but I went with the standard Frank’s Hot Dog ($ 4.50). The dog is their original and comes on a warm oversized bun that looked more like a hoagie roll. There are lots of free toppings, but I kept it simple with the only real interesting things being honey dijon and hot sauce (gf thought it was gross). The hot dog was pretty good and is a standard steamie, but the bun was incredibly good and would be ideal for larger pieces of meat or chunks like lobster…
The mini doughnuts were damn good. The guy behind the counter whips them up fresh from the fryer and you can watch him make it as well. There are a couple of choices but the most popular is the nutella ones and that is exactly what the gf wanted. Warm, soft, and tasty albeit pretty greasy as well.
I’d come back to Frank’s to try some of their more unique preparations, but besides that, nothing too special. The place is A-​OK and is more of a snack than a meal to me.

Meh…
I got the Coney Island dog and wasn’t satisfied.
Wasn’t worth the 7.45.
Don’t think I’ll make the trip back here…:(

Been there twice and expecting something spectacular the second time but left feeling unsatisfied.
I’ve had the Seoul and Po’boy and wished both times that the hot dog was better in quality. To be honest, I could’ve done without the hot dog. Got the fries as well this time and they were just okay. Felt a little disappointed that they were not as crispy as I would’ve like them to be and majority of them were short, like left over fries.
The service was decent and welcoming but the menu was overwhelming and kind of felt rushed to order. Totally missed out on the poutine menu on the left side. They should’ve had the menu board organized so that the sides are on the right for flow. I was also a little confused about the drinks because they had bottled sodas in a fridge and only found out later that they had a self serving soda dispenser.
Seating is limited and not ideal for a large group. Majority of the seating are bar style seating. There are some two seated tables along one side.
Would’ve given 3 stars but disappointing food and confusing menu brought it down to 2. I wish it was better, something like Japadog in Vancouver.

I’m not a big lover of hotdogs but this place got me!
I went here with a friend of mine and we were both over-​whelmed with the extensive menu. Everything sounded amazing, while my Canadian friend opted for the most bland option, I chose the Southwestern. I had the girl at cash recommend something since that’s always gotten me good results. The place itself is not very large but comfy and cosy.
My friend loved her hotdog but men was waaay better, it was a hotdog with pulled pork and coleslaw. Superb! We ended the meal with half a dozen of their mini-​donuts (3 cinnamon sugar and 3 lemon curd) these are amazing when eaten fresh. Also their size didn’t make me feel too guilty :)
Will definitely be going again! Fancy fancy hotdogs!

This place is fairly new (within the last two weeks). I wanted to go to Burger’s Priest next door, but it was closed.
I ordered some sort of dog with avocado on it (I can’t remember the name), and I was a little disappointed. Mainly with the size. It felt like a Shopsy’s hot dog in a tiny bun. I guess for the money I paid I was expecting more. From that standpoint, the value isn’t fantastic.
That being said, it was very good. I also ordered a fries, and they were tremendous. They’d give any fry truck a run for their money.
I’ll probably return, but I’d try a sausage next time. Hopefully the value’s better.

Hot dogs… most $ 7 + Tax.
The dogs are small :(But they are somewhat generous with the toppings.
Not bad, but nothing special; I don’t think it’s value for money though. LOTS of options you can add though, which is nice.

Fancy Frank’s is an awesome respite from some of the too-​cool-​for-​you restos and the tired old standbys on Queen St., West. When you first walk in, it might seem like one of those too-​cool restaurants, but the staff are very friendly, and happy to help you out if you don’t understand the menu.
The couple behind us wanted to know if there any vegetarian options, and were told that unless they actually add meat, almost anything can be vegetarian.
Of course we added meet. Delicious 90 210 hot dog with guacamole, bacon, and a drizzle of olive oil. That was like bites from heaven. And you know it’s pretty awesome when you can say that about a hotdog.
Despite being busy, as we left, the cashier shouted out «Goodbye ladies!» Nice touch that made us feel very good about stopping in. Absolutely recommend this place, and we will be returning and making this a regular spot.