Famous Franks A-lot

I got the bbq chicken sandwich and a cup of Mac and cheese. Honestly I’d understand if they were closing and just put together whatever they had but I had ordered well over an hour before they did. The $6 LARGE cup of Mac and cheese was warm but they didn’t even bother to fill it up and for $6 I could’ve honestly made it at home and I should’ve, especially since it tastes like any easy make at home Mac and cheese box. The bbq chicken sandwich was $10… the bread was hard, stale. For it to be called a bbq chicken sandwich is just wrong, they should call it “Grilled chicken sandwich” because you have to add the bbq yourself. Also it got cold after like 10 seconds of when I opened it. They were nice people, but lowkey the food wasn’t great.

We went to Philadelphia for the day and the market was a great option to taste bits of local food. We had the classic Philly Cheesesteak sandwich with fries, and it didn't disappoint. It's hard to find comfortable sitting here and the market is vibrant and bustling with turists, but it's totally worth a visit when in Philly.

Service was nasty, especially the lil short guy that look like he got eye liner on in the front making the plates, his attitude alone would make anyone not wanna return. The wing minimum are also pretty strange. Minimum of 4 for these or 8 for those. I ordered all these wings under the assumption that they would taste as good as they look. But soon as I made it home, they smelled like a dog cage, the sauce is dry, and the wings hard as hell. I ended up using sweet baby rays sauce just to try to finish them so I didn’t feel like I wasted $27

I’m not sure when this place changed ownership/management but it has gone downhill. They used to be known for their cornbread, they no longer sell it. I ordered a large cup of Mac and it wasn’t filled to the top; it tasted like instant Mac with a layer of cheddar added to the top. I also bought whole wings; the sauce was good but the skin was too tough to chew and the chicken was dried out. Lastly, the line wasn’t too long but service was extremely slow. Oh and btw they don’t sell blue cheese. My total was a bit over $20 for 6 wings and large mac, my money could have been spent elsewhere.

I definitely do not recommend this place. The food wasn’t that good, the people weren’t friendly, and it took a long time. We stopped here for lunch and I really regret it. I got the chili cheese dog, my bf got the pizza dog, and we split fries and a Mac n cheese. The fries and Mac n cheese were just ok. We did find a weird green spot on the Mac n cheese though that was concerning. The hot dogs and buns were dry. The chili was dry and flavorless. I definitely think there are better places to go in reading terminal.

Delicious! I had the baked Mac n cheese, string beans and hot barbecue wings. Also a piece of pineapple corn bread. Everything was good. I would definitely go back.

Very recommended! Came back for more of their spicy buffalo wings and order more of their sauce (i think it’s 1.35$) when you heated up at home you’ll need extra sauce to make it more delicious !! Their mac and cheese is to die for too! good customer service as well :)

My partner ordered pizza fries specifying that they were vegetarian and could not eat meat. They then tried to put the sauce from the meatballs in it with clumps of meat in it, which I would not have noticed if I wasn’t watching. Then they claimed they had no regular sauce they could give me which makes no sense. When I went to get ask for a refund they asked for the receipt, which had fallen out of my pocket and whoever was at the register started laughing. It is very inappropriate. On top of that we ordered a burger which they completely burned and is charred all over the bottom.

I ordered a Kielbasa with sauerkraut with cranberry cornbread and mango cornbread. The sauerkraut had 0 flavor. The Kielbasa was just okay so highly disappointing. The cranberry cornbread was just okay but the mango cornbread was good. Based off my experience and what I order I will not return to this establishment .

Tried the whole wings and blueberry cornbread. Not bad but nothing to write home about. The wings had a nice sticky but almost dry texture and were flavorful and juicy. The blueberry cornbread was just...good. I love how they alternate the cornbread flavors, though. Full disclosure, I'm a bit biased towards my own. I make a mean cornbread. Time to whip out the cast iron skillet...

Frank's Alot is a vendor in Reading Terminal market in Philly, known for their comfort Southern food. You can order in line from the case and customize what you want to eat/how much you want to eat. The prices are reasonable and you're paying by weight. The sweet n spicy wings were a bit dry but they looked very appetizing.

Pretty bad hot dogs. Stale bun, microwaved chili, cold dry cheese. The dog itself was a good quality but everything else was subpar.

I love their food so much that I travel with my 5 family members from Pottstown/Norristown, Pa and pay for parking just to buy their food at least 2 times a month..I know it sounds care, but that's what we do for good food and service...

I was working at a conference right across from Reading Market and when I saw Frank's had pierogis, I knew I had to try them!! Pierogis are one of my favorite foods since my family would make them every Christmas growing up. While I'd never expect a place to have them as good as our family's homemade recipe, I really enjoyed the pierogis here! They have an eclectic variety of food like wings, Mac n cheese, cornbreads with different fruits, and more. I got the pierogis that were 4 for $6, along with q side of sour cream. They tasted really good and I enjoyed them for lunch. All their food looked tasty, and I was very happy with my lunch here!

Food was great and satisfies a barbecue cuisine that's hard to find in center city. Would recommend to anyone for Sunday football takeout. My notes: - Wings were great. Felt healthy because they're not covered in sauce. - My boy got the kielbasa and sauerkraut and that thing is thick! - Bread was not fresh but it was late in the day. They make an effort to crisp it up on the grill which I appreciate. Crispy bread is always better. - Great mac but when is it ever bad? - Didn't take amex. Robbed me of 4x membership rewards points. - Worker was rude because we ordered 10 minutes before close - $25.39 for mac, wings, & sausage sandwich

Within Reading Terminal Market, my wife wanted chicken fingers for the kids and some pierogies. It was busy and underwhelming, to be honest. Despite the hustle and bustle, I managed to get what I wanted, but overall, it was unremarkable.

Its decent joint inside reading terminal market. Prices are a little high, but their wings are delicious, cornbread is good with a touch of banana. Service is pretty fast as we got their early. I love their chicken pierogies. Those are the ones people on Philly told me I had to get. Good customer service, however it's a little expensive for what you get.

I definitely do not recommend this place. The food wasn't that good, the people weren't friendly, and it took a long time. We stopped here for lunch and I really regret it. I got the chili cheese dog, my bf got the pizza dog, and we split fries and a Mac n cheese. The fries and Mac n cheese were just ok. We did find a weird green spot on the Mac n cheese though that was concerning. The hot dogs and buns were dry. The chili was dry and flavorless. I definitely think there are better places to go in reading terminal.

I visited this location on Saturday. The food appeared to be pleasing to the eye and I wanted to purchase. So I came around the counter and asked if I could order. There were 3 staff members and the one said yeah and pointed to the sign that said order here. I think she was trying to be smart but I let it slide. The other lady was on the phone and the guy was walked away. I was standing there for a while and was never served. I will never patronize this business the attitudes are disgusting. The customer service was piss poor.

Franks's Alot of bad food. Chili is disgusting as tasteless as the sauerkraut. Stay away from this establishment. Simply horrible.

I tried the BBQ wings recently at Frank's in Reading Terminal. Like most food in Reading Terminal, pretty much everything touched turns to magic. The wings were really yummy-tasted like BBQ flavored rotisserie chicken. Well seasoned skin and quality meat. I'm giving a 4/5 instead of 5/5 bc the wings were kind of cold when I got them. Believe or not, even cold, these wings somehow still tasted delicious. That says something! I'd definitely get their wings again and I'm sure they're even better hot. The staff were kind of rude...but...when food tastes good enough I can get past that haha. The market is also an extremely busy and crowded place, so it's possible they were just a bit stressed which I can understand.

Pretty sweet pierogis and Philly dogs. Service was efficient and the cooks were friendly.

I had really high hopes because the food looked appetizing but it was a BIG let DOWN! The young guy serving the food seemed a bit irritated and unfriendly. I ordered the chicken wing platter w/ two sides and a drink. The BBQ chicken wings was not good. Maybe ate two pieces. Mac & cheese...no comment. The string beans were okay. It's disappointing when you visit the Reading terminal and miss out on good food. I'm giving it 3 stars because the cashiers were really nice at the end.

This my first stop while visiting RTM, the chicken looked good but while tasting it didn't really have flavor but it was tender. The pierogis were okay, I wish they were crispier. Employees here didn't seem friendly either. I'd go somewhere else

mac and cheese caught my eye but it was very bland, chicken tender seem to be made from frozen, its not a solid piece of chicken tender it is blended patty with no seasoning . service is decent but food was very disappointing .

Review: I've been eating here a lots (famous franks a lot). I love they chickens (grilled dry rub) and since the seasoning are dry I ask blue cheese (pay extra) on side. They have different variety foods (family's food). Love them and I hope I can get back there soon !

Like others said-- I find the staff to be really unfriendly and rude. I was polite and very thankful and they were just not happy. The food is really good though! Love the cornbread and mac and cheese.

I have to say the cornbread here is a everything. I love the apricot but lately I've had to settle for the pineapple cornbread. They have great honey spicy chicken it's full of flavor and it's great. They don't charge by what you order is instead they charge by weight so keep that in mind when you order.

Terrible customer service. I presume the lady there was the owner as she was directing everyone else. Please be advised cash only unless you spend more than $7. The chicken was dry and not flavorful. Pierogis were also dry and tough. Cornbread was ok but the different fruit flavors they have seemed gimmicky. Go anywhere else at terminal market. Don't waste your money and calories at this place.

The picture is from my Snapchat, however the wings were amazing and crispy and the sides were equally as nice. Loved how quick the service was and really would recommend anyone going to Reading Terminal Market

I highly recommend the Italian sausage sandwich! The people who work here are also nice. Good place for a quick bite...

I came here to try the Dry Rub Chicken, ITS SOOOOOOO SOOOOOOOOO GOOD, they offer me with souce on it, its extra, but ITS WORTH IT!!! The service is is EXCELLENT! Im coming back again next time FOR SURE!

The wings and cornbread (they have multiple flavors) in this store are amazing!! Their spicy buffalo and bbq are very delicious! Had their banana cornbread too it's super good! Very recommended!

I Simply Love Franks. This is My Favorite Place, They Are One Of The BEST Food Venders I have Ever Experience in the Reading Terminal Market. Love Them!

I decided to stop by today. I'm glad I did. I ended up getting the bbq chicken platter. I also ordered a lemonade. The chicken is well seasoned and moist. The green beans are juicy. What I could've done without was the roll. The lemonade is fresh and tasty. While waiting I got to hear someone sing from behind the counter. Free entertainment lol. I'll be back to try the cornbread next time.

Excellent chicken pierogies and mac&cheese served by a salty Philadelphian. Don't ever change.

I frequent this place when I'm in Reading Terminal. The bbq chicken wings and buffalo wings are delicious! I love a wing that is cooked all the way through, not slimy and these wings are cooked just to my liking. If you like a more tender wing you may not like these. They are flavorful and always consistent. I've never tried anything else but am going to try the cornbread! As far as customer service, sometimes they're nice and other times they're a little sharp and trying to get the line to keep moving. It's fast paced and they often have a line so I'm not bothered by the off putting attitude of the workers as it gets customers to move along. I would suggest knowing what you want beforehand.

We bought two large aluminum tins of honey barbecue wings but the proprietor would only allow us to buy two pieces of cornbread to go with it. I guess it's like Jesus feeding the 5000 with five barley loaves and two fish since we had to cut the cornbread into Communion size pieces to give everyone a tiny piece

Let me start out by saying that if I could give NO stars, I would **Tldr: Friend goes to establishment. Employee made honest mistake, friend tries to exchange for correct order. Employee calls owner, owner angrily refuses to exchange/refund unless friend agrees that owner takes $$ out of employees' paycheck to fix problem. Owner offers negligible discount to reorder and pay a second time. Owner is non-Black, other people involved are.** I sat and listened to a friend argue with the owner of this establishment for about 30 minutes. She went to the counter today and ordered grilled wings and received the incorrect kind of wings. When she walked the 10 minutes back to Reading Terminal, the man who helped her immediately admitted to her face that he'd given her the wrong wings and apologized. Instead of an exchange, he walked away and called a woman (we're assuming this was the owner) who said that because she took the bag and returned she was unable to refund or exchange her order. She said, and I quote "You can order again and I will give you a 10-30% discount but how am I supposed to make my money if I refund for every mistake that is made? Do you want me to tell the guy who gave you the wrong wings that I'm going to have to take it out of his paycheck?" My friend resorted to just taking the loss on the chin. I want to note that she has to work in a medical clinic for the rest of her shift without a lunch that she paid money for, and is also out $13 because this awful person threatened to take the money out of her worker's check! I should mention that my friend is a black woman who speaks AAVE and this woman on the phone "seemed like she was non-black, probably Asian." It's not a stretch of the imagination to consider that her weird, unacceptable behavior toward both her employee and my friend were a product of racism.

If you like deep fried or roasted chickens, you come to right place. It is not cheap but you can buy by pieces. We ordered few garlic chicken wings and they just tasted so great. Definitely I will come back for others.

I've been a frequent customer at Franks A-Lot multiple times over the past year and it was time to give them a review. They're serious about what they serve, from their Best of Philly hot dogs, to their grilled dry rub marinated wings, not to mention the homemade Mac and cheese. If you in the Reading Terminal Market you gotta stop by and give them a try.

Garlic wings were great. It comes with 2 sides and a drink for $11.95Next time I'll skip the cole slaw...........it really didn't have much of a taste except for sugary. Very weird. The onion rings were okay, you get 5 of them. I really liked the corn peach corn bread which runs about $2 and something. I'd go back again. There's no place to sit down here...........you have to be lucky to find an empty table in the middle of the market, or an empty booth and eat standing up.

I passed by Franks A Lot and saw there was tremendous amounts of barbecue food. My boyfriend and I had already bought a sandwich from Tommy DiNic's, but feared it wasn't enough so I got an order of the barbecue chicken. The barbecue chicken was delicious. Moist, tender, juicy, and up-to-par. I wish it came with dipping sauces though for a a little extra flavor.

The line was quite long at Franks A Lot, but the food was definitely worth it. The menu was varied; it was pretty much classic American food and pierogis, which happen to be one of my favorite foods. I ordered two pierogis and onion rings. The pierogis had been sitting for a while, but seemed none worse for the wear. They were still hot, were nicely seasoned, and had a creamy potato filling. I had to wait a few moments while the onion rings were fried. I do not mind waiting for fried food, for this means that it is fresh - always a good sign. The onion rings were piping hot and flavorful. The sweet onion circles were coated in a thick batter, which was a nice change to the usual bread-crumbed rings found in most eateries. These onion rings were some of the most superior ones that I have eaten. I would recommend Franks A Lot for their pierogis and onion rings, and if ever I am in the area and craving these food items, I will return.

Don't typically post reviews online but feel the need to give folks a heads up about this place. Took 20 minutes to get through the line and place an order for a salmon burger. After waiting another 30 minutes, found out that they had given my burger to someone else. Was assured that they had a batch on the grill and that I would get my burger in another 3 minutes. After waiting yet another 10 minutes, and witnessing a series of epic clumsiness (dropping tongs and pans, and yelling behind the counter), I lost my patience (60 minutes in total) and asked for a refund. In the hour that I waited, I witnesses numerous mixups involving other orders and stunning tardiness. The ladies behind the counter appeared inexperienced and flustered, unable to keep up with the queue and volume. Very negative experience.

All that I tried is the buffalo wings and cornbread. The wings were so good I went there 3 days in a row. The place is small but they have a lot of stuff. Check it out if you're in Reading terminal.

Services was ok but the perogies were homemade and very delicious. It is also 2 for $2, so it is a no brainer to stop here amd have some. I will definitely be returning for more.

Skip this place! The only reason why there's always a line is because they are so slow to serve! We waited an hour in line thinking this place must be good because of the number of people waiting and the somewhat positive reviews on Yelp (although few). Big mistake. The food here is just edible. I don't think I would ever come back. After waiting an hour and another 15-20 mins for the mac & cheese to finish cooking, we sat down and expected to enjoy some good BBQ wings. Nope. We bit into some DRY, BURNT wings and felt sooo ripped off of not just money, but precious time that we will never get back. *sigh* - BBQ Wings: dry, burnt, no flavor inside - Mac & Cheese: undercooked and nothing special - Sting Beans: steamed and a little salt sprinkled, meh - Pierogies: they boast it like it's their specialty but it's just fried dough. bland and I don't see what's so good about them?

My son really wanted Mac and Cheese. They had it prominently displayed in the counter cases. The problem was that it had a crusty top. He likes soft mac and cheese without the crust. He nicely asked them to scoop from under the crust and they obliged. They even let him taste it first. They also gave him a free chicken wing when he expressed interest in them. He ate both up, and went back for seconds on the mac and cheese. As a dad who often has his kid order something only to change his mind and toss a perfectly good sandwich out I really appreciated how accommodating they were to a fussy young man.

What a shame when you make a bad decision on your one stop to RTM and this was it this past Saturday afternoon. $6.95 for what was to be a grilled bbq chicken steak sandwich was a couple small pieces of grilled chicken on a decent brioche roll and nothing more. Not only that, but they must have forgotten my order, since it took almost 15 minutes to be handed over to me. I had to ask for napkins and a fork for my wife's grilled chicken avocado salad (much better than my choice) and it came with a side of sauce (sweet, odd sauce - didn't use it). The sandwich was to come with onions too, but nope! To think I threw them a tip to makes it even worse. The 2 pierogies I ordered were OK, but they had been sitting around a bit, flat and pretty lifeless. Asked for sour cream and didn't get it. There was a decent line, so it was hard to jump back in for some, so I just ate them while I waited for my pathetic excuse of a sandwich. Lesson learned. Can't say I'll try my luck with another menu item based on this one experience. Next.

I went there today and had pizza fries and beer battered onion rings. They both were the worst thing I tasted and had to grow them away. The onion rings had no taste in batter and also it didn't have any salt or pepper or any other seasoning. It was so oily it was like eating oil. Pizza fries had fries with tasteless cheese and a marinade sauce. Normal French fries from McDonald's are 100 times better than this pizza fries. People seemed to order grilled chicken and I think it should be good I didn't try as fries and onion rings killed my mood

The BBQ wings here are perfection! The have right balance of crispness on outside and tenderness inside. They taste like they are cooked on an authentic coal BBQ grill. The sauce is also the right balance of tangy/sweet/spicy but not overpowering. You can also order sauce on the side. My other favorite is the cornbread. It is very moist on inside and cooked just right (golden brown) on outside. We ordered Mac and cheese as well. I will say it was average. Not bad at all, but nothing to rave about. Overall, great fast takeout service. We drive 30 minutes to Reading Terminal just to get these wings!

I read all the reviews here. My chicken was too dry. Must have sat out too long. The pineapple corn bread was awesome. But the mac n cheese was hands down the best ever in the world. Thats why I'm here. Searching on line for the recipe. I live in NY. And I will go back to PA for Frank's mac and cheese!!!

Franks A Lot, or as I call it, the Asian girl-babelious Hot Dog spot, has great food. Hot Dogs are just a small part of the goodies served up by Russell's army of Asian hotties. The Sausages and the Texas Tommy's are great and so is the Chili. (order it with cheese and raw onions on top) They have a pretty decent grilled Hamburger and the barbecued chicken with the sweet glaze is a winner too. I like the Mac & Cheese, but the show stopper are the Onion Rings! Large rings of onion deep fried in a lite, crunchy batter, fantastic. There's a little secret about this spot that I'm willing to share with my fellow yelpers, so send me a message and find out. Peace

I think the weather brings out odd cravings. First hamburgers, now hot dogs. After a horrible bout with internship, I hurried out of that building for a hot dog, plus tea -- reviewing tea spot right after this. I got to Frank's early so I witnesses the ladies prepping the meals of the deal. Everything was steaming hot and looking very tasty. Too bad I wasn't in the mood to eat anything heavier. The hot dogs were not ready so I told them to take their time with it. Didn't take long at all. I took the two hot dogs, kosher, with the side of fries to the tea spot. It was a bit chilly a couple of weeks ago but the dogs were piping hot by the time I got around to them. They were very tasty and the fries were more than enough. In fact, I had to waste the fries because I couldn't eat them all. If you have children or just a child this would be a good lunch to chow on because it was plenty for me. Now, about a few days ago I went back again and guess what I got. Two hot dogs minus the fries. I caught them when they closing but I wanted something quick anyways. I WILL try their other dishes. Trust.

This review is only for the pierogies. I know, how did I not get a hot dog at a place called Franks? But, the homemade pierogie sign won me over. They are nicely salted and stuff with potato goodness. Get it with the sour cream. Yummy and quick!

Summary: Okay food, terrible service I was looking for a place to grab a bite to eat with one of my friends who works in Center City, and hadn't been to Reading Terminal (RTM) in a while, so I figured that it was a great chance to head back to this veritable food Mecca. After getting totally lost somewhere in the lunch rush, we finally came by Franks-A-Lot, which he had been wanting to try for a while. This place is mostly classic American, serving BBQ, chicken, hot dogs, along with a few Polish items. The line wasn't too bad (~3-4 minutes), and when we got to the front, the fellow taking orders helped us make our selections quickly. I got the pierogi platter, which includes 5-6 freshly made pierogis, 2 side items (I got the mac & cheese and the potato salad), and a drink. My friend got the turkey burger. Everything was priced reasonably, and I paid 7 dollars and change for my platter while the burger was around 5 dollars. However, our experience went sharply downhill the moment we got to the checkout counter. I don't mean to stereotype, but the Asian lady handling the register was probably the meanest and worst person that I have ever had to deal with at a restaurant. She was constantly yelling at customers (including us), she snatched money/credit cards from people's hands, handed bags to the wrong people and then literally ripped them out of their hands when she realized her error, and even made a young 5-6 year old boy ready to cry. She accidentally gave him my friend's burger, and then just made a very horrible looking face and yelled something in another language, as if it was his fault that she messed up, and ripped the bag away from him. It was truly... shocking, for a lack of a better word to describe it. Once we got past that horrible check-out line, we (miraculously) found a table in the seating area and got to the food. My friend said that the burger was decent, albeit nothing too special. As for my platter, the pierogis were over seasoned and very tough, while the potato salad was passable. The only redeeming element in the tray was the mac and cheese, which was above average. I understand that I'm not paying for a gourmet pierogi, but still, there have to be some standards. Unfortunately, I found none. All in all, I just hope that this was a bad day for them, and hope to try them again in a few weeks to see if it was just a one-off thing. Tip: At RTM, try to avoid the afternoon lunch rush if at all possible - it's really bad between 12-2 PM.