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Fat City Franks
- Hours:
Mon-Sat 11 am - 8 pm
Sun 12 pm - 5 pm
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
11 reviews for Fat City Franks
11 reviews in English
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Review from Phee O.
Abbotsford, BC
1/22/2012 1 Check-in Here
Yummy dogs! Plenty of fun & different choices...and the staff were super friendly :)
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Review from Matt H.
2/22/2012
wanted to do a food weekend and this place was on my list, had my family whit me in toe. I ordered the cony island dog, it was good great taste and fresh full of flavor.
my wife and son ordered a kids dog, simple dog and mustered.
my dog was worth the price but the kids dogs were over priced for a dog, it was good but i could not justify the price. -
Review from Noelle W.
Calgary, AB
2/10/2012
I've walked by Frank's almost every morning on my way to work, and tonight I decided to stop in with my boyfriend for dinner.
We were greeted as we entered and proceeded to order. The hot dogs were amazing! Really unique combinations and everything was really delicious. The perogy fixings on my hot dog were a particular favorite.
I loved the decor, but instead of pleasant but ignorable music playing, the staff were listening to a news radio station. The particular interview on the station was detailing war crimes, and it was too loud to be ignored. The last thing I want to do when eating dinner is hear talk about mass graves.
We had a slight feeling that they wanted us to hurry and finish our meal, and the radio station put a bit of a depressing
tone on the dine-in experience.
I feel like they have a really winning idea with their amazing food, but the ambiance for a 50's style diner should be much more cheerful.
Maybe some Beach Boys? ;) -
Review from Dana W.
Calgary, AB
4/10/2011 3 Check-ins Here
I've driven past Le Chien Chaud many times, but had never gone before. One of the best things about it - it's really fast! I went there with my 2 year old and my mother-in-law right when it opened at 11. We had barely settled in at our table when our food was brought out. This was great as my little guy was starving!
He ate the kids dog which is the same as a regular sized hot dog cut lengthwise with toppings of your choice. I got the chicago dog with I loved - all the vegetables makes the hotdog almost seem good for you. My mother-in-law tried the breakfast dog, which she said was delicious.
The restaurant has a bright and fresh look. It has a few tables (more than I had expected seeing it from the outside. I will definitely be back again. -
Review from Wendy P.
11/11/2010 1 Check-in Here
Where can you find a hot dog piled high with creamy hummus, artichoke hearts, tangy olives, feta cheese and fresh parsley? How about rich and creamy guacamole, mayo, chopped tomato and onion, aji sauce and fresh cilantro? Or even one with potato and cheddar perogy filling, sauteed onions, sour cream and bacon? At Le Chien Chaud.
My friends and I wolfed down the above, also known as the Mediterranean, the Chilean and the Ukrainian (in that order) along with a couple of malt milkshakes (chocolate and strawberry).
At just under $6 a dog, make sure you show up with an appetite in tow. By the time we were done we were mighty full, but mighty satisfied.
I'd be doing Le Chien Chaud an injustice if I didn't mention the small town diner service with a smile. Remembrance Day proved to be a great time to show up, we were the only ones in the joint and well taken care of.
Next time I'm going for breakfast (cream cheese & chive, scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese and bacon).Listed in: Get stuffed, Hot Diggity Dog
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Review from Kaeleigh E.
Calgary, AB
8/26/2010
Fantastic hot dogs!!!
The flavours are amazing.
The ingredients they are putting on their hotdogs are quality gourmet ingredients. Then again if that's not your thing the "Canadian" hot dog is simply your regular hotdog condiments as well.
I love the Ukrainian hotdog with perogie filling, REAL bacon bits, and sour cream.
Delicious!! -
Review from Arc P.
5/22/2011 2 Check-ins Here
You look at my two star rating and think, Arc how dare you decimate a mission staple! Sure, I get the fact that it is important to support our independent restaurants, but I wouldn't have integrity if I didn't give you my sincere thoughts. My two star rating has nothing to do with the decor of the place. Dig that 50s/60s diner look. The service is a little slow, it appears that only one person was on duty though it was a busy Saturday for them. Also, I am of the opnion that the most important part of a hot dog is the dog. Drown it in whip cream if you want (now there are some fun connotations) or in my case feta cheese, hummas, olives and one sprig of parsley (when the picture clearly covers the dog in parsley), but what's going to take it to another place is a flavorful, juicy, I-can't-get-it-anywhere dog. Sadly, the dog isn't up to snuff in my opinion. It feels like something I can purchase in Safeway versus something from a local butcher shop. The price I pay justifies demanding the lather.
It's a good location so no doubt they will continue to sell, but I likely won't be here often. I had the Buffalo Mediterranean dog with Boylan's root beer for $10.76. I am sure most will disagree with me, but this place makes me want to stay home and make my own dogs. -
Review from Emma G.
1/24/2010
Absolutely the best hot dogs I've ever had! The flavour combinations are unique, but still appetizing. They're pretty much all delicious - my favourites are the Coney Island, the Ukranian and the Canadian. The monthly specials are delicious, too.
It's always really clean, and the staff is friendly. It can get really busy, so you sometimes feel rushed, but they're still smiling. The milkshakes are AMAZING - try the chocolate, mmm.
Some people find it expensive at just over $5 a hot dog, but it's filling and super delicious. -
Review from Sheila D.
Calgary, AB
8/10/2011
Great fun place .... with interesting and yummy hot dog choices BUT it can be closed when it should be open - with only a sign on the window - "gone to Stampede" "gone to Folk Festival". Very annoying after making the long trek there! PHONE BEFORE GOING!
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Review from Adam G.
Calgary, AB
3/7/2009
Another great hot dog joint. A little healthier (as far as hotdog places go), if that's your thing.
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Review from t w.
9/6/2009
i visit this place often since it is close to where i work. its a great lunch. they have about a dozen choices of how you want your dog dressed up. i prefer this place to tubby dog since last time at tubby the bun was soggy. not the case here, its better quality i feel. also the staff is friendly and quick to rush out your order.
