Franks Diner - Kenosha, Wisconsin

JZ F.

Franks is one of those places that you have to at least see once! It’s a classic diner with simple choices and small areas. They service is meant to be fun and shared so you’re not dedicated to anyone in particular. Took us a minute to “get that” while we waited for “our server” to come back around.
The greeting was a little cold the first time up the stairs to put our names in, but softened back up when we were called for our table. Again- you have to understand the workings of this famous old train car restored diner.
Breakfast took a while to get to the table, but the portions were large, the bread was homemade and you didn’t go home hungry or broke.
I guess you go for the entertainment. As we ate, the music got turned up, the servers gathered and shots of tequila were shared with anyone and everyone that wanted one. Seems Party at Franks was Alive and Well.
Frank did come around to check on things twice so I give credit where credit is due. He cared and wanted to make sure guests we’d taken care of.
The walls are covered with fun memorabilia, bathroom is downstairs, and cash is preferred. Would I go back? Sure. Top five? Probably not, but definitely worth a check mark on your Bucket List for Kenosha.

Josh R.

What a great experience it is to go to this place! It is obviously a very unique diner, so that’s worth it alone, but the staff is super friendly and the food is good. The garbage plates are really good and if you sit at the counter, it’s fun to watch them being made. I also got a Bloody Mary and it was good. Definitely worth a visit and it lives up to the hype.

john T. J.

HOLY COW !!!

This place lives up to the HYPE !!!
I have heard stories about this place for a few years. Decided to swing by on a day off for lunch. Walked right in and got a booth, I know... I was lucky. 1pm is the sweet spot on weekdays. The food was delicious, the staff were great, and the decor and history of the place put it over the top for me. The sausage gravy & biscuits rule, and so does the garbage plate. DO NOT SKIP THIS PLACE IF YOURE IN KENOSHA !!! I said what I said...🙌

Wisco S.

Full 5 stars! Atmosphere, food, service! This is probably one of my favorite places in the state to get breakfast. Wooden ceilings, tile floors, best box car diner in Wisconsin if not the entire mid west!

Russ C.

It’s great! The “Everything Pickle Sandwich” lunch special was amazing. Their coleslaw is also the best coleslaw I’ve ever had - fresh and delicious. Overall awesome atmosphere, great food, and wonderful service.

Marisa M.

Highly recommend! Absolutely amazing food, service, and energy at this place. The bloody mary and mimosas are HUGE! If you go on a weekend, definitely expect a bit of a wait. They will take down your number though, so you are free to walk around downtown Kenosha and check out all the local shops, they will call you once your table is ready. And everything was 100% worth the wait.

Dan K.

I need to go back soon! Too many good choices to eat for breakfast. You’ll probably need to wait but it’s well worth it.

Amanda V.

Tried it out for this first time! Food was good! The place was really cute inside. Will definitely be going back to try more of their options. Patty melt was out of this world!!