The new owners are back at Franks Cakes so thought we’d try them out. Had brunch, ordered Big breakfast and a vegetarian breakfast, coffees and took home sausage roll, biscuits and some cakes. Breakfast was delicious, portion sizes were decent and everything was high quality and well cooked and flavoursome such as mushrooms, roasted tomatoes & spinach. The rosti also was homemade not your standard packet hash brown. The meat breakfast was also very good! Coffee was average but cakes were nice. A bit on the pricey side but they say their food is cooked from scratch. Nice enough casual atmosphere inside and plenty of undercover outdoor seating space. Would come back.
Lovely place for brunch, cakes and coffee. Made fresh breakfast N won't break the bank. Ample parking. Had to take away the cakes, too tempting. The pistachio roulade was nice.
The deserts are sooo addictive, custard donuts, cakes, cannolis are yum. However the service is not efficient and slow which can be improved.
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Delicious gnocchi just like Nonna makes. Gnocchi soft and pillowy and the sauce was so good. Cannoli was excellent too. Crisp outer shell and tasty filling. Good value for money too.
I really enjoy this place for breaky! Has been after taking pooch to the dog park across the rd! And she gets to come and sit with us at Franks! Have ordered a few dishes. Either the Veggie Breakfast or just scrambled eggs with bacon. Bf gets the eggs Benedict or eggs and smokes salmon. All really really tasty. Coffee is really nice too. A nice local !
Great cafe with lots of cute sweet options.... Good homestyle food. Also great place to order cakes for celebrations etc. Prompt service, never have to wait long. Staff don't say more than they have to.
This is a favourite! Friendly staff, good service, delish meals at a reasonable price as well as the most amazing cakes and coffee.
Such a good local brunching spot
Love love love
You have to come here for the cakes.
What a display. All varieties. Just delicious. Strong coffee great creme. Personally I like my coffee a little more smooth. Nonetheless still superbly made!
Highly recommend the visit.
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Franks cakes started with a Big Bang several years ago , bringing with it a bit of inner city foodie culture and sophistication to the outer burns . Under the guidance of Frank , who used to be one of Brunetti's head pastry chefs, you could taste the ambiance of inner city Chic, and quality products from the bake room ! service was great and it was a well run family business, sadly since Frank and his family have leased out the business , it has gone down hill. Not so much with the food menu, which is varied and not at all unlike many of those of inner suburban cafes, and Frank still bakes the cakes albeit from an industrial kitchen located not that far away, but the inflexible and often authoritarian like attitudes from the staff and chef... There is no flexibilty to order a half serve of eggs , not everyone wants the big breakfast at $20 plus with all the trimmings, some of us just want a simple poached egg on toast, which I asked for last weekend and was promptly told , yes you can have that but it'll still be $18 !! WTF , Also you can't say leave the fries off the side ,no dressing , or any other small Menu change seems to be beyond their capabilities. It needs approval of the chef who more than often says no.
As a dragged along regular by a loved one who likes eating there regardless of cost or service ( convenience being their schtick) I really resented this as they know we're regulars who always spend money several times a week . I will have to seriously think about going back after this ..The cakes are to die for and are more than equal to anything you'll find in an Acland street bakery or Carlton's iconic Brunetti's . Coffee is great and made like only Italians can ..will I go back ? I have no choice as it's my mums favourite place for coffee, will I eat there , I'd have to think about it ..
Customer service was amazing! The big breakfast was amazing for the price! My partner is extremely picky with food but he highly recommends the chicken Parma as he said it was one the best he's had! Thank you ❤️we will be coming back!
We popped in for an unplanned family brunch and can't wait for another trip. Despite being very busy, the food was quick and delicious. They offer a great range of dishes which meant that everyone got what they wanted. The serving sizes were large and a few of us couldn't finish, although we wanted to! The selection of delicious cakes meant that we simply couldn't leave without a few to snack on later, and they even have little treats for your fur-babies.
Perfect little pop in spot for a nice meal in a cozy environment.
My cousin is a regular here, so my family and I had to try this for ourselves. Breakfast was great and so were their cakes. There is a constant stream of customers, some to dine in, some to takeaway, many do both. On weekends, pre-Covid, it will be crowded and you may have to park on the opposite side of the road. This morning, we arrived at 9.30 and it was easy to get a slot on site but their parking lot was choc-a-bloc by the time we left.
We have been customers of this wonderful place for several years. We recently ordered a cake for my daughter's birthday. Not only did it look fantastic but it was also the moistest red velvet cake we've ever had. Thanks you Frank's for making my daughter's birthday special.
Today was my daughter's birthday and after having and an absolutely shocking and horrible experience on Hatters and Hares we arrived this place for breakfast with my daughter, an overseas guest and my Wife. I was so upset and embarrassed in front of my family and my mate because of that experience however, the staff and the team there completely changed my mood. the provided an excellent service and even they brought a candle and sang happy birthday to my daughter without us asking them. the food was great and at least I could be a bit relief of what happened earlier.
Thank you the management for the great staff and how they can make a difference. Thank you so much.
I'll never forget this and will come back again more and more.
Cheers,
This is my favourite cosy and friendly local restaurant for lunch. I always order a Salt & Pepper Calamari, calamari is crispy outside and tender inside. Slices of orange in the green salad make it light and fresh, a great dish. We also ordered 3 Mini Arancini Balls, they are very big, not the mini size. Cheesy and tasty, well-balanced dish. A few selections of burgers are also popular, worth giving it a try next time.
Excellent coffee, amazingly gorgeous cakes, slices and biscuits, great atmosphere and friendly welcoming staff. One of my favourite coffee spots!
I am Emma Eve Sylvia Derwent and it is obvious these people hate me. Just because I don’t have a job, they make me wait and don’t wanna serve me. For every person that has a job there are 400 people that don’t so stick that in your pipe and smoke it!!!
I am on medication that forces me to be lazy and I don’t owe anyone anything. I only go out to eat when I have to and I refuse to drive far away because I HATE traffic, I repeat I really hate traffic.
And no one works their butt off for my survival. I only come here because my dad’s name was Frank and I loved him heaps.
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