Uncle Franky's
Hamburger restaurant · St. Anthony East ·
Classic Chicago dogs, juicy burgers, and hefty sandwiches
Classic Chicago dogs, juicy burgers, and hefty sandwiches
"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
