Uncle Franky's
Hamburger restaurant · St. Anthony East ·
Chicago dogs, burgers, and shakes served with a smile
Chicago dogs, burgers, and shakes served with a smile
"This tiny roadside restaurant is the Twin Cities’ finest purveyor of Chicago dogs. Get one run through the garden, topped with tomatoes, peppers, onions, and a zippy, jewel-toned relish. (Hold the ketchup for a proper Windy City bite, or add it — this is Minneapolis, after all.) Uncle Franky’s also serves a great Reuben and a noteworthy Juicy Lucy, if it’s a burger kind of day. Yes, there are takeout and delivery options." - Stacy Brooks
"Uncle Franky’s in Minneapolis offers an affordable, ketchup-washed riff on the iconic locals-only burger. It’s a half-pound burger with all the fixings for just $8.95, a classic Juicy Lucy for under $10." - Serena Maria Daniels
"Nothing beats a good dog for a cheap and satisfying lunch. Even a double dog at Uncle Franky’s is under $10. While the tiny Minneapolis spot is famous for its hot dogs, and rightfully so, give their version of a Juicy Lucy a try for around $8, or the triple (yes, triple!) Windy City Burger for $7.50. Plan for a nap immediately afterward." - Alex Lodner
"Uncle Franky’s might seem like the place to come for a Chicago-style dog, but this hot dog joint that tries to make a weiner joke wherever possible has also perfected the hometown burger. The tiny restaurant takes a maximalist approach to the juicy lucy, with a melted pepper jack cheese and onion center and a generous amount of toppings, including ketchup, mustard, pickles, and raw onions. Go classic with the accompaniments by ordering the onion rings and a chocolate malt." - stacy brooks
"Grab a Chicago dog “dragged through the garden,” as they say, (read: topped with everything) or a half-pound, thinly sliced Italian beef from Uncle Franky’s in Northeast. This lineup also features Coney Island chili dogs, an extra-juicy Juicy Lucy, Philly cheesesteaks, and even double hot dogs. Don’t forget to order a side of onion rings." - Justine Jones