This is a greet spot for any time of the day i will definitely come back my server was named Genevieve she was patient and checked on us often.
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#2 of 209 American in Spokane
#3 of 469 Restaurants in Spokane
Travelers' Choice2023
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CUISINES
American, Diner
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
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BREAKFAST FAVORITES
all breakfast come with crispy fresh hashbrowns or choice of fruit and toast or biscuit
Eggs & Browns
two jumbo eggs with toast and either crispy hashbrowns or fruit we love our local partners at daily’s farms that bring us our premium extra thick smoked bacon, 1/4 lb sausage links and aged smoked pit ham
Bacon & Eggs
three pieces of x-thick smoked bacon & two eggs w/ toast and either hashbrowns or fruit
Fried Green Tomatoes & Eggs
three authentic fried green tomatoes topped with our spicy creole hollandaise sauce. served with two eggs, toast and either crispy hashbrowns or fruit
Sausage & Eggs
either two links or one sausage patty & two eggs along side your choice of toast and either hashbrowns or fruit
Ham & Cheese Scramble
eggs, ham and cheddar scrambled w/ toast and either hashbrowns or fruit
Hobo Scramble
eggs, sausage, cheddar, tomato, peppers and onion. served with choice of toast and either hasbrowns or fruit
Spicy Fiesta Veggie Scramble
eggs, spinach, mushrooms, jalapeno, grilled onion with melted pepper jack and cream cheese. served with toast and either hashbrowns or fruit
Joe’s Special
three eggs with spinach, onion, seasoned beef, sausage and fresh grated parmesan. served with toast and either hashbrown or fruit
Corned Beef Hash & Eggs
a special homestyle recipe served with two eggs, toast and either hashbrown or fruit
Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs
fried crispy with country gravy served with toast and your choice of hashbrowns or fruit
SMALL BREAKFASTS
Eggs & Toast
two eggs with choice of toast or fresh baked biscuit
Biscuits & Gravy
grilled biscuits smothered in country sausage gravy
Tiny Track
four dollar hot cakes, sausage link or bacon strip & one egg
Little Frenchy
french toast, one egg, choice of one link or one bacon strip
Frank.s Classic Oatmeal
served with toast, raisins, brown sugar, butter or milk
Gourmet Purple Oatmeal
snoqualmie falls oatmeal with priest lake huckleberries. served with toast, raisins, brown sugar, butter or milk
BENEDICTS
Great Grandma Nana’s Meatloaf Benedict
grilled meatloaf, buttermilk biscuits and eggs with brown gravy. with fresh crispy hashbrowns or fruit cup
Country Benedict
buttermilk biscuits, sausage patty, diner style poached eggs, country gravy and crispy hashbrowns or fruit cup
Classic Eggs Benedict
grilled pit ham. diner style poached eggs, fresh hollandaise and either fresh crispy hashbrowns or fruit
Spicy Creole Benedict
real lobster, rock crab, poached eggs and spicy creole hollandaise with toast and either hashbrowns or fruit
Bistro Benedict
fresh grilled portobella mushroom, oven roasted rosemary tomato, spinach and red pepper pesto cream. served with toast and either hashbrowns or fruit
THREE EGG OMELETS
Diner Denver
ham, diced peppers and onion. served with hashbrowns or fruit cup with your choice of toast
Fresh Veggie & Cheese
fresh mushrooms, onion, tomato, spinach, peppers and swiss cheese. served with toast and either hashbrowns or fruit
Ham, Bacon, Or Sausage & Cheese
your choice of meat and cheese. served with hashbrowns or fruit with your choice of toast
Spicy Creole Omelet
real bahamian lobster, rock crab, peppers, tomato, cheddar and swiss cheese with spicy creole hollandaise. served with hashbrowns or fruit with choice of toast
The Works
sausage, ham, bacon, onion, tomato, peppers and mushrooms with cheddar and swiss. topped with sour cream. served with toast and either hashbrowns or fruit
WAFFLES, FRENCH TOAST, SIDES
Frank.s Homemade Belgian Waffle
Belgian Waffle With Fruit
Frank.s Extra Special French Toast
Blueberry Muffin French Toast
w / maple syrup
Silverdollar Size Hot Cakes
w / maple syrup
AMAZING BURGERS AND SANDWICHES
all burgers are served whole (not like this half burger) and not as big as the burger kim is trying to eat - but they are amazing and award winning - burgers and sandwiches all come with your choice of french fries or our potato salad
Great Northern Hamburger
special dressing, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle. Add Cheese $0.50
Bacon Cheddar Burger
thick bacon, aged cheddar cheese, special dressing, fresh greens,tomato, onion and pickle
Jalapeno Pepper Jack Bacon Burger
grilled lean beef with jalapenos, pepper jack cheese, bacon, fresh greens, tomato, onion & spicy chili pepper mayo
Hawaiian Chicken Burger
grilled pineapple, swiss cheese and mayonnaise
Spicy Cajun Chicken Burger
grilled chicken breast, jalapenos, tomato, pepper jack cheese and chili pepper mayo
Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato (BLT)
thick smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato & mayo. choice of fries or potato salad
Grilled Meatloaf Sandwich
housemade and served on texas toast with mashed potatoes and savory brown gravy
Patty Melt
angus beef, swiss cheese and grilled onion on rye with fries or potato salad
Hot Roast Beef Sandwich
slow roasted sliced thin and served open faced with mashed potatoes and rich brown gravy
Roast Turkey Club
fresh roasted turkey, smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato & mayo. choice of fries or potato salad
SOUPS & SALADS
Soup Of The Day
ask your server about today.s fresh soup selection
Endless Soup And Salad
our daily soup with a fresh green salad and a choice of bread
Bread Bowl Entree
fresh baked, grilled bread bowl filled with today.s soup du-jour
Classic Caesar Salad
entree size caesar with croutons and parmesan cheese. served with your choice of bread. add grilled chicken. add mix of lobster and rock crab
Frank.s Chef Salad
turkey, ham, swiss, cheddar, tomato and hard boiled egg with your choice of dressing and toast or grilled biscuit
Wedge Salad
a wedge of fresh iceberg lettuce topped with bleu cheese dressing, chopped bacon and hard boiled egg. choice of breads. add grilled chicken or real lobster and rock crab
PASSENGER FAVORITES
add a side salad or cup of today.s soup to any entree for only $2.75
Diner Style Turkey Pot Pie
fresh roasted turkey, tender carrots, potatoes, corn and peas in a rich cream sauce. loaded in a bread bowl
Meatloaf Dinner
house made meatloaf with mashed potatoes, brown gravy, seasonal vegetables and either toast or fresh baked biscuit
Chicken Fried Steak
crispy large chicken fried steak served with seasonal vegetables, mashed potatoes rich gravy with either toast or biscuit
Roasted Turkey Dinner
cooked fresh in our kitchen! served with potatoes, gravy, seasonal vegetable, cranberry relish and choice of bread
Pepper Steak Dinner
center cut choice top sirloin and our black pepper sauce with seasonal vegetable, choice of potato and bread
Fish & Chips
hand cut arctic cod then battered with tempura. served with fries, tartar and lemon wedges
French Quarter Creole Steak
center cut choice sirloin steak topped with real bahamian lobster, rock creab and our spicy creole hollandaise sauce. served with seasonal vegetables, choice of potato and bread
DESSERTS, SUNDAES & SHAKES
Milk Shakes & Malts
only hand scooped hard ice cream! choice of strawberry, banana, caramel, chocolate or vanilla. reg kid.s size
Fresh Baked Fruit Cobbler
baked from scratch with a delicious buttery crust
Hard Ice Cream Sundaes
Apple Blueberry Bread Pudding
scratch made and served warm with fresh whipped cream
Beverages
coca cola products. custom coffee
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Dream57602555980
1 review
Reviewed 1 week ago
Date of visit: November 2023
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Francie A
1 review
Reviewed 2 weeks ago
This is a gem. The food is wonderful. They have a variety of different eggs Benedict selections which are delicious. The atmosphere is pleasant as it’s in an old rail car. Very luxurious. The staff is very accommodating and super friendly. This is my 3rd...time and I’m going back asap!More
Date of visit: November 2023
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Denise M
61 reviews
Reviewed October 19, 2023
Can't say enough good about Frank's! Positives: Traveling thru, found Frank's! Yay! The train car's ambiance - delightful! Staff extremely welcoming without being uncomfortable. Kam, our server, was attentive, fun, engaging! The appetizer we ordered, Deep-fried Deviled Eggs, never had before but are amazing! All...3 of us ordered something different including: a hamburger plate; meatloaf dinner; & chicken & waffles. All delicious & ample fare. Yes, we needed boxes & enjoyed the rest of our food later on. Would definitely eat here regularly if I lived nearby. Negatives: None!!!More
Date of visit: September 2023
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debbiesQ8765VJ
3 reviews
Reviewed October 16, 2023 
Highly recommended! Great food, flavor, portions, service, and price! A must do while visiting Spokane!
Date of visit: October 2023
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Mark C
38 reviews
Reviewed September 25, 2023
We flew into Spokane and were on our way to Coeur D'Alene ID and then Glacier NP. I found Frank's Diner on Tripadvisor. We were getting there around noon but were looking forward to a good restaurant and meal. We were not disappointed. The restaurant...is in an old railroad car so right there you know you the meal will be great. I ordered the Hobo Scramble and it was unbelievable. My wife ordered the Hot Roast Beef Sandwich. Both orders were made perfectly, were huge, and the hash browns were perfect. This was a perfect beginning to our trip.More
Date of visit: September 2023
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931oliviaz
14 reviews
Reviewed August 30, 2023 via mobile 
Service was absolutely impeccable. Although we had to wait five minutes, there is fresh coffee served to us in the waiting area outside, which I may add, was heated. An absolutely exceptional dining atmosphere on a retired train cart. Would highly recommend if you are...a foodie, I had the wild boar eggs, Benedict and my husband had the creole eggs Benedict. Both were a 10 out of 10 and we shared a cinnamon waffle.More
Date of visit: August 2023
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fredinmn
339 reviews
Reviewed August 19, 2023 
What a unique experience dining on a rail car. Service and food were both very good. Blueberry muffin french toast was a hearty meal and will stick with you for a while. Ambiance is a real neat experience. It can seem a bit crowded due...to the size of the restaurant, but overall, a real great experience.More
Date of visit: August 2023
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David E J
547 reviews
Reviewed August 9, 2023
Great breakfasts. Neat story behind the train car. Waitress was fun. The food came out very quickly and was quite tasty.
Date of visit: August 2023
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OkanaganGirl73
24 reviews
Reviewed August 6, 2023
What a unique dining experience. This place fills up fast and now we know why. The food and service is excellent!!! From start to finish you won’t be disappointed.
Date of visit: August 2023
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371aprilz
33 reviews
Reviewed August 5, 2023 via mobile
Great food and a cool atmosphere. It was amazing to watch the cooks manage in such a small space. We had to wait for about 45 minutes for a table but that is what happens when you serve great food!
Date of visit: August 2023
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Sam H
2 reviews
Reviewed August 3, 2023
Loved the diner - am a train lover so this was perfect. Food was plentiful and delicious and our waitress was delightful.
Date of visit: August 2023
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arick614
4 reviews
Reviewed July 26, 2023
I had breakfast for dinner! Best egg dinner I've had in a long time. The staff was very kind and welcoming. Very clean! Can't wait to go to Spokane again and eat at Frank's.
Date of visit: July 2023
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Gail E
34 reviews
Reviewed July 24, 2023
Seriously some of the best service I've ever had at a restaurant. Friendly, attentive, anticipating needs without being overbearing. The food was also excellent! I had a BLT sandwich and my husband had the fish and chips. They were doing a brisk business so clearly...the word is out!More
Date of visit: July 2023
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cypins
269 reviews
Reviewed July 10, 2023
When we travel to Spokane this is where we always want to eat breakfast. The food is wonderful and the atmosphere is awesome. The waitstaff and very good and attentive. Excellent breakfast... we love it!
Date of visit: June 2023
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X7162KAdennisg
12 reviews
Reviewed July 5, 2023
This is a fantastic place for breakfast, it is very small dining car but they are effiecent and fast but have visited serveral times and always had a great breakfast.
Date of visit: November 2022
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Sunday mornings are the very busiest time at Frank's. If I were going to breakfast on Sunday morning, I might divert to Frank-e-doodles at Division and 3rd, Not as chic, but if you like you bacon crisp, they have the best... More
Sunday mornings are the very busiest time at Frank's. If I were going to breakfast on Sunday morning, I might divert to Frank-e-doodles at Division and 3rd, Not as chic, but if you like you bacon crisp, they have the best technique. Is that a poem???
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- Yes, Frank's Diner offers takeout services.
- Frank's Diner is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
- Food: 4.5
- Service: 4.5
- Value: 4.5
- Atmosphere: 4.5