"Housed in a cute, faux-Bavarian A-frame at the back of the Whole Foods parking lot, just steps from the culinary powerhouse of Northeast 28th Avenue, Franks has been delivering jumbo-sized dogs and hand-made milkshakes to Portlanders for nearly 30 years. Be warned: the one-third pound German beer frank is not for the faint-hearted, and the chili topping is hearty and loaded with beans. Onsite seating is limited to just one covered table, and six uncovered ones, so be prepared to grab and go on rainy days." - Nathan Williams