Uncle Franky's

"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." - Justine Jones, 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." - Justine Jones, Alex Lodner

"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, Stacy Brooks, Eater Staff

"It’s hard to deny some “Damn Good Dogs,” and this northeast Minneapolis fixture features a whole menu section devoted to dogs built with imported Chicago ingredients. Order the Uncle Franky dog with mustard, relish raw onion, and ketchup “because this is Minneapolis.” Or go city hopping with a Coney Island chili dog, the Chicago dog, the Carolina slaw dog, or the Wall Street dog, which, “tastes like a million bucks,” per the menu." - Nina Raemont, Eater Staff