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Frankie's Hot Dogs

700 Watertown Ave, Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 753-2426
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Birmingham, Alabama, United States
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38 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Everything was great: the food, service, and ambience. I had a grilled chicken sandwich and the bun was fresh from the bakery (or somewhere) and literally melted in my mouth. The hot dogs looked good too, and the onion rings are to die for. The place is tiny and decorated with a little bit of everything. Frankie's is a great... More

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conn usa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

good hot dogs at agood price the burgers are good too!!!this has been a local fav for 40 years it is all ways fun to stop at a good hot dog stand

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Eastham, Massachusetts
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37 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

The Frankie's we go to is the one on Watertown Ave. We do not think the other locations are as good this one. Frankie's have the best dogs there is. They serve the long dogs on a toasted bun. They are much better than Blackie's which only have the relish going for them. The burgers are also very good as... More

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Naugatuck, Connecticut
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

Food is delicious, prices a little expensive, however, the food makes up for it. I would definitely recommend to a friend.

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Bristol, Connecticut
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2013

My favorite is the steak sandwich. I usually go to the Bristol location. The hot dogs are good too. Great place for clams as well.

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Watertown, Connecticut
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4 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 December 2012

Who doesn't love Frankies food? It's a real treat to get their hotdogs. I always get half fries/half onion rings because I cannot make up my mind!! It's a clean restaurant with quick service and a terrific menu.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 October 2012 via mobile

We had chilie dogs and fried clam strips. The clam strips were off the hook! My partner loved the hot dogs. Good and pleasant service. Not something I make a habit of eating, but I truly enjoyed it!

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Newtown, CT
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 August 2012

Because my husband eats more hot dogs than anything else (I know...I may be a widow in the near future!), we have become hot dog connoisseurs. Each establishment, including this one, offers only average fare. We go distances to purchase either Thuman's Hot Dogs or Old Neighbor Hot Dogs, and we take them home to enjoy. Inexpensive and satisfying!

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Jacksonville, Florida
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Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 June 2012

I don't live in Connecticut anymore, and of all the good restaurants we have up there, this is the one I miss the most. My boyfriend, too. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone and everyone. Their hot dogs are amazing and their sides are yummy. Every time I visit family and friends in CT, this is the first restaurant... More

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Houston, Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2012

I tasted hotdogs at 13 establishments over a three day period in three states and I had a two bite rule. Only two bites at each place for obvious reasons. I had to break this rule at Frankie's. This is an all beef dog that is grilled and then deep fried to produce a "ripper". On top of that the... More

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