Frank's Diner - North Spokane

I had a fantastic experience at Frank’s Diner in North Spokane. I ordered Frank’s original Eggs Benedict, and despite being in a bit of a hurry, the wait staff was incredibly accommodating. They let me customize my order, and it came out quickly, perfectly cooked, and absolutely delicious. The staff was so polite, and the atmosphere, while maybe the only downside being a bit quirky, had this really low-key charm. It felt like a group of friends just relaxing together - perfect for a small gathering. Highly recommend!

Definitely interesting place to eat another rail car. Frank South is better just cuz it's a fancier car. Food still just as great. I had the corned beef hash pretty good definitely got to try the crispy deviled eggs if you like deviled eggs. Very good 😊

🍳 Excellent Breakfast at Frank's Diner - A Place Worth Returning To! We recently visited Frank's Diner in North Spokane and were absolutely thrilled! The atmosphere is that of a classic, cozy American diner, and the food is simply beyond praise. It's the perfect place to start your day. Here is what we ordered and what we especially liked: 🥓 Frank's Spuds with Bacon (or similar dish) This was a real hit! Crispy potato rounds, topped with tender scrambled eggs and wrapped in perfectly cooked strips of bacon. The sauce on the plate added a nice tang. This dish is very filling and fantastically delicious — the perfect appetizer or starter. 🥩 Chicken Fried Steak with Gravy and Mashed Potatoes (or Broccoli) The main course was superb. A crispy crust, tender meat inside, all covered in a thick, rich "country gravy," sprinkled with spices. It's worth noting that even the side dish (we had broccoli) was perfectly prepared, not just boiled. The portion is huge, enough to last all day! 🧇 Belgian Waffle For dessert (or as part of the breakfast), we had the waffle. It was golden, fluffy inside, and slightly crispy outside. The scoop of butter and the glaze perfectly complemented it, making the flavor balanced and not too sweet. 🌯 Omelet/Burrito and Fruit We also ordered an omelet with filling, served with salsa and sour cream. Excellently prepared, the filling was fresh and juicy. The fresh fruit platter (cantaloupe, grapes, orange) was a wonderful addition, bringing lightness and vitamins. Overall Impression The service was fast and friendly, the coffee was hot and always refilled on time. Frank's Diner is more than just a meal; it's a whole experience. If you are looking for a great, hearty, and genuinely delicious breakfast or brunch in Spokane, this is the place to go! Highly recommend!

I not only recommend this place, I urge you to go experience the best meal of your year. Absolutely had the best chicken fried steak meal with the peach cobler to go. Wow, took my breath away. I truly beleave because of this the first time I had ever been there, I will never have to get married again.ive been back many times now. I believe it would be recommended that you Uber, that way you dont have to drive home with the food coma this place will put you in.

Whenever we're close we have to stop at Franks Diner in North Spokane. Franks has a great ambiance, it's located in a beautiful railway car it is a must stop not just for the railway car, the staff is excellent as is the food. There is bar seating and tables for four. If you have a group they have one table that will sit 7-8 adults. They do not take reservations, you can put your name on the waiting list and they will text you when your table is available. They have a wonderful menu. There were seven of us but my girlfriend had Boar Bacon Benedict and I had a Florentine Omelette they were excellent. Others in our party had Chicken and Waffles and the honored a request of Benedict without eggs. Easy to have a conversation, plenty of parking. They are always busy so sometimes parking and getting in quick might be sn issue, all depends on the time and the day. Sorry no food pictures, I was hungry!

Frank's Diner is an interesting place! The milieu of an authentic old fashioned Union Pacific dining car is captivating. Your whole dining experience is steeped in a time and place when you could dine in style while click-clacketing across our whole wide and beautiful United States. The food is good old fashioned comfort food. I ordered the fish and chips. My chips were exceedingly generous and savory, however my fish was a little overdone. The coleslaw and tartar sauce were great. Our waitress was friendly and helpful with a delightful smile. You'll love the beautiful history and craftsmanship of the interior. To think that one million dollars was spent on renovation!

It had been a while since our last visit to Frank’s, so we decided to stop by and immediately wondered why we hadn’t done it sooner. The food was absolutely delicious and the service was warm from the moment we walked in to the friendly goodbyes on our way out. It was so good we ended up going twice in one week. The first time we sat in a booth, the second time at the bar, and I highly recommend the bar for a front-row view of the amazing chefs at work. Watching my meal being prepared with such skill and professionalism made the experience even better. Kudos to the entire Frank’s Diner team! Btw my wife got the huckleberry oatmeal and absolutely loved it! (Twice!) :-)

Kids and I tried a new place. The service to start was great. Everyone was friendly and smiling. The ambience is cool, being in a train and all. The food was delicious and perfectly cooked. May have to come back tomorrow before we leave Spokane!!

Best local breakfast spot in Spokane! Set inside a charming old railcar, it offers a cozy and nostalgic atmosphere. The staff are always warm and welcoming, and the endless drip coffee keeps the conversation flowing. A perfect spot for a hearty meal and classic diner experience. Their German sausage is no longer on the menu, but if you ask the waitstaff, they sometimes have a small amount tucked away in the back. Gf options. Toast and French toast are shared with same toaster and batter so not safe for celiac friends.

The wait was long because we needed a booth for three. If you are flexible and willing to sit at the counter it goes quicker. Or there are more seating options for parties of two or less. Not a great location for large groups. Now to the fun part. Food was good and portions were large. I had the huckleberry oatmeal and ate it for two breakfasts in a row because the serving was so generous. My husband had the elk sausage and really enjoyed it (I didn't like it...but keep in mind that I ordered oatmeal!) The 5-year-old had waffles...which were fluffy and came with lots of whipped cream! Plus regular sausage which he ate. Our server made us feel like locals and added humor and joy to the meal. We will definitely go again for a fun and hearty breakfast experience.

Went to Franks Diner for breakfast with my son and wife this morning. We had the Ham steak and eggs and My wife had the patty Melt. The service was quick friendly and reoccurring. The ambiance is a 1906 train car. Prices have gone up a little and the menu is very different from other restaurants as they offer things like elk and boar. Great place we eat here every time we are in town at least once.

Top to bottom a fantastic experience. Excellent service and food. The Crispy Deviled Eggs are to die for. We had French Toast and Eggs Benedict. The staff are friendly and got our orders perfectly. We will come back!!!

Food was amazing. Served hot and fast. Classic greasy spoon type dinner. Built from an old train, great setting. We sat at the counter, which was just as comfortable as any table. Staff was friendly and attentive. Portions were large, come hungry, you will get filled up. I had the Rueben sandwich, best I ever had. Definitely going back next time we are in town. Next time I want to try the French toast.

Cute place with very friendly wait staff and consistent food. I really enjoy the open faced turkey sandwich and have recently discovered their corned beef and hash browns which is delicious. They have great breakfast all day and shakes as well.

The food here was decent. It's definitely a local staple and the people love it. Portions are decent size and pricing is fair. Servers were very nice and attentive. The ambiance is super cute, but also super cramped. Because it's a train car, it's pretty narrow. Didn't ruin the experience, just be prepared for this fact. One of the only issues I had was the handicap parking is on the opposite side of actual entrance. Not sure as to why, but it is.

Franks tends to be busy on the weekend I suggest going early. They have a nice gazebo you can wait in outside and a very small both to wait in inside. The food was great. Hash browns were nice and crispy and the biscuits tasted homemade. I suggest the staff clean their menus though because they were all sticky. I also like bigger chunks of Sausage in my gravy. The north location is in a better area and the train car is a fun, warm atmosphere.

What can I say this place has been here forever and there's a reason good food and great personalities it doesn't hurt that its in a train. Love this place worth the wait.

This is so cute!! We were met by lovely hosts and severs and only waited 10min for a booth! I asked if the Hollandaise was homemade and was promptly sent out a bowl of Hollandaise for me to try. It was okay but not great so I ordered the Boar, Bacon, and Eggs. John ordered biscuits and gravy and Mary scrambled eggs and cremated or beyond crispy hash browns. It took awhile as the were busy but it was well worth the wait! Lovely service and tasty food!!

Passing this one morning in Mead, WA (just N. of Spokane), and knew it was going to be perfect for breakfast. It did not disappoint! What a fun spot - decked out in a rail car. Wonderful people. I ordered Frank's Classic Eggs Benedict. One of the best I've had. And even though that filled me up, their sign outside kept flashing that their Crispy Deviled Eggs were available. I figured this must be pretty special news, since even the menu pointed out, "when available." So I snagged an order. I wasn't exactly sure what to expect. Unfortunately these might be best left to the locals. I really wanted to like them, especially since I love deviled eggs, but I think I prefer mine not deep-fried. At least I gave them a shot.

Best breakfast blade I've ever eaten. Service really good and ambiance. I love food love food

Best breakfast in town!!! Been going here for 20+ years and have never been disappointed. Well maybe for the wait on a Sunday morning. But, it was worth it.

Exceptional food! Large portions at breakfast. Big groups be aware, restaurant is an old train car so the seating is unique but not designed for large groups. Staff was great, friendly, and good customer service. Definitely a place I will stop at again in my travels.

A really cool diner . Blast from the past. Known for their breakfasts. Good hearty food and large portions. Very tasty . Excellent service.

We had the fish and Chips and it was defiantly over priced. The Cole Slaw was the worse we have ever tasted. It was like chopped cabbage with no dressing about a large table spoon worth The fish tasted good but was such small pieces for the prices. We got more French fries than anything else and they were good. I wouldn't suggest you go there for Fish and chips unless you're ready to take out a loan. B.V

WOW! This place is amazing!!! Love the nostalgic rail car diner ambiance of this place. Wooden benches in the booths with a counter for seating as well. Just like the old dining cars of the old West. Food, equally amazing! I had the Southern eggs Benedict. The country gravy is thick, rich and very flavorful. My wife had 1/2 BLT. She loved the thick sliced bacon. The staff is very friendly and attentive to you. When the customers leave the table, it is promptly cleared, cleaned and made ready for the next customer. I LOVE THIS PLACE!

OMG stumbled back in time to a wonderful diner the old rail car and decor is overshadowed by the service and friendliness but the star is the food Good portions and excellent quality The cobbler is definantly Fat Texan approved We will be back

Best service ever! Went with party of 4 Sunday morning. Only 15 minute wait. Huge portions, coffee refills offered numerous times. Not a cheap meal but, nothing is these days. Great atmosphere.

We are from out of town for soccer. We stopped in for breakfast. The train car was fun and classic. The best part by far was our service and food! One of the best restaurant experiences ever. This is one well oiled machine of professional hospitality. Well done crew at 11:00 am! Until we meet again. Stay safe and keep up the great work.

Today for my birthday we went to franks for breakfast. I had the chicken fried eggs Benedict which was absolutely great and the biscuit that they used instead of an English muffin was wonderful. My husband had the chicken fried steak, hash browns and toast and it was wonderful. He said. The service was wonderful. The atmosphere was quiet because it was early. Highly recommended

This place is so cute and nostalgic but what impressed me the most is not the good food but the honestly of the people that work here. While having lunch, a gentlemen had walked in saying that he dropped a wad of cash when he had dined in. The waitress said..."I got ya" and handed him the money! Boy, you just don't expect that any more! Way to go Franks!!

The food tasted so delicious. The people were so kind. The ambiance was so old fashioned. I loved this experience.

Excellent food, great experience- it's not just about the ambience, the food is really good. Kassie was a perfect waitress and my irish benedict tasted amazing.

Definitely keeping up with the Covid regulations fully masked and they were gloves while cooking food. I actually learned something new while sitting at the counter for the very first time their burgers are never frozen! So I'm definitely going to have to come back to try a burger and apparently their meatloaf is very good.

Yet another satisfying meal at Frank's Diner. Haven't been on for a while and it seems like they've added on some new menu items. I'll have to come back and give 'em a try. Remember, the earlier the better here, always a wait if you're not.

This was so delicious, I got the blueberry lemon French toast, and my husband got the meatloaf Benedict and deep fried deviled eggs and we ate everything! 10/10 recommend these dishes! This was our first time eating here and we were impressed. Food was done on time and pickup was easy.

Food good and the atmosphere was quaint. I had the chicken fried steak with eggs. The eggs were cooked perfectly and the chicken fried steak was pretty good. I do wish the gravy would have been sausage gravy, but it had exactly the right amount of pepper in it and was still pretty delicious. Best thing was the staff. They were all so kind and helpful. Will definitely visit again!

Franks Diner was right across the street from the North Spokane RV Park that we stayed at. It looks like a 1940-50 streetcar Diner. Don't let the outside fool you because they serve up some great breakfast. Came in about 9:30 on Monday July 3rd. Place was already full. About a 20-30 minute wait, so we walked next door to Starbucks for a coffee and waited for Frank's to text us when we were up. Got there, and they had 2 seats at the counter facing the grill. Absolutely the best seats in the house. They only had 2 cooks, but they were CRANKING out the food. Really enjoyed watching these 2 cooks working in sync and making sure that the Hash Browns and Pancakes were lined up and were all getting cooked on 1 grill. The other grill was a masterpiece. This cook, Moki, was moving quick and gracefully. Cracking eggs with one hand and working the grill simultaneously with the other. We could see him grilling the omelet ingredients while he was preparing the eggs for the omelet fold. It was thing of beauty watching these 2 work. And the staff was sliding back and forth grabbing plates and topping off the ready orders. REALLY fun to watch. Wife got Bacon, Eggs and Hash Browns, which were all done to perfection. She even asked for crispy Hash Browns and there were perfect. The Bacon was cooked perfectly and the Eggs we cooked just right. I opted for the simple Biscuits and Gravy (3 Biscuits). The were not exactly like Grandma's, but still really good. I could only finish 2 of the split biscuits. Overall, the food was one of the top 10 I've had and I even tipped the cooks a few bucks for the show. Well worth the price to watch. Came back a few days later and got some of the Crispy Deep Fried Deviled Eggs and the wife got Chicken Fried Steak. Again, a great meal and worth the price. Check them out. Prices were good, ambiance is pretty neat, and the food is great. 5 stars all the way. ONO GRINDS MOKI !!!!

Feeding the Inland Empire for decades! Great spot! Breakfast plates are both delicious and massive.

Had the best food and service at Franks! Within a few minutes of sitting down we had 3 different people ask to get us coffee or drinks which really impressed me with how busy it was with everyone buzzing around. Everyone took it upon themselves to offer drinks regardless of whose table it was. We sat at the bar and watched the team pump out plate after plate helping one another while being friendly and offering great service to all. The food was fantastic! Blueberry muffin French Toast and eggs Benedict. Super yummy!!! I love they offer free onions & gravy topping! One customer seated next to us preferred to forgo the side of toast and an extra egg was offered as a substitute. The customer to the other side was offered her soda to go. It's all the small things like this that make a huge difference and show how the business is ran with integrity over profit! Really awesome to see this type of operation still exists out there.

Come hungry. Every time I eat there it's a struggle to finish. Everything is great. The staff is so nice too.

The atmosphere is cute and love it . The food is large portions made in front of you of you sit in the front of the train. You won't be disappointed goimg here.

2nd time here and there have been some changes. Upscale diner with elk and other items on the menu. Priced accordingly. Patty melt was 19 bucks. Portions for salads are large. Service is quick and friendly. We tried chicken and biscuits, patty melt and a Caesar salad. If you want a large salad and want to add chicken it will run you $24

Great breakfast, big plates! Had the chicken n waffle! Perfect crunch. Worth the wait!!

Delicious! Amazing! An awesome dining experience! You have to stop and experience Frank's diner at least once in your lifetime. Situated inside of an old presidential train car, this place oozes class. You feel like you are a somebody riding cross country sometime back in the late 1800's. The staff is very friendly and the food is delectable. I eat here a lot and I've never been disappointed.

Spokane doesn't have that many good breakfast spots but this is definitely the top 5. The ingredients are all fresh you can sit at the bar area and watch them make your food on the flat grill step by step just like the old days. The charm inside is great, feels nostalgic. The oatmeal bowl is huuge and very hot! Takes about 10 minutes to cool down but worth it if you don't want to eat meat. The only downsides would be that it's a little bit cramped inside and the heater outside is busted so if theres a long line get your name in early and wait in your car. It's close across from starbucks and retro donuts so ya you cant beat that! Anyways will definitely be coming here often

Avery is so professional and helpful! I had a DoorDash pick up today and they were out of a certain item and she was very helpful at explaining to me how the process worked and was willing to discuss other options. It was great.

Always good I've only had breakfast here at least 30 times in the 5 years I've returned to Spokane , portions are easy to split or you can order a smaller portion on some items , always busy , seating is somewhat limited so peak hours expect to wait , they do move people in and out fairly quickly though

Best breakfast in town Food is so delicious! Caleb is awesome server He is very attentive and friendly. We have tried pretty much every breakfast place in town and keep coming back to Frank's Diner.

Friendly place with awesome breakfast and friendly staff. They sure know how to work hard here! You get served pretty quickly and it's worth the wait Cute old train car.

The two most important words when eating at Franks Diner...Freezer Jelly! It is delicious, you can put it on toast, waffles pancakes it's AMAZING! I go buy a to-go container about once a week. The food is fantastic, the staff are so friendly and to top it off it's on a train!

This was a very nice breakfast for my wife and I on a Sunday morning. After getting ourselves on the list we waited about 35 minutes to get a seat, which just about what they predicted. The outside waiting area has coffee available and is covered to keep the weather off of you. It is also heated during the cooler times of year. After being seated we were attended to right away with menus, water, and waitstaff bringing coffee as needed. Our order was taken quickly and the food was delivered promptly. My wife had the Orange Cranberry French Toast and it was awesome. The bread had the feel of a rustic homemade style and the taste was outstanding. Rich, but not overly sweet. I had the Works Omelette and I added gravy to the top. I was also fantastic with the egg feeling fluffy and loaded with ingredients. I also had the biscuit as my bread side order and it was as close to homemade as you can get. Very good quality meal at a diner. This meal and a couple coffees came in around $40 so be ready for that. Really one of the best quality breakfasts we've had though. We'd definitely go back when the budget allows.

Plenty of good comfort food...you won't leave hungry! Enjoyed some of the house made corn beef hash with large pieces of corned beef, peppers and onions...add the brown gravy and sautéed onions over the hash browns for a treat! Like silver dollars? They're the size of other places hot cakes! Nice setting and good food!

Place has been here forever. Clean, great service, great cook. I highly recommend the corned beef hash. I'll be back for sure.

Yesterday my husband and I tried breakfast again at Franks Diner after the 1st time we were served cold hash browns and eggs. Yesterday was no different, no matter how much we wanted it to be. My hash browns were cold at the edges, my over medium eggs were over easy and the whites were again cold like it had been sitting for an extended amount of time off the grill. Even our 2 slices of bacon were cold to the touch. The only thing that was steaming on either plate was the brown gravy on my husband's hash browns. The only redeeming quality of the breakfast was the coffee. I know it's a busy place and our server was prompt and we didn't wait long to be seated, but c'mon. This is not anywhere near what you should be serving your customers.

Great customer service!!! They care about how their customers feel. I ordered food for delivery. The drinks didn't make it, but the manager came and personally delivered them and went above and beyond. I can't recommend this place more. Five stars!!!

Fun atmosphere and tasty food. We made it through a meal with a 4yo and a 11mo! Staff was friendly and accommodating! The chicken fried steak was thick and hot and the salmon Benedict was creamy and tender. Dollar pancakes for the kids were enough to share for all of us.

Food was great. Service was quick. Went for late lunch. Cute restaurant. Had French dip - Au Jus was a bit salty.