Guy Fieri’s Favorite Wisconsin Diner Just Hit 100 Years, Here’s Why It’s Legendary
When a diner makes it a full century, you know they’re doing something right. That’s exactly the story in Kenosha, where Frank’s Diner just celebrated its 100th birthday with specials, a block party, and naturally, plenty of Garbage Plates.
Of course, in true Frank’s fashion, the milestone was billed as their “99th birthday” thanks to a quirky piece of history recently shared by tmj4.com: when founder Anthony Franks rolled his railcar diner into town in 1925, city officials made him wait a full year to open because there were already “too many Greek-owned restaurants.” Only Frank’s would turn red tape into an inside joke.
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Guy Fieri and the Wisconsin Diner He Can’t Quit
With 49 seasons of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives under his belt, Guy Fieri has eaten his way through America’s best comfort food. And when it comes to Wisconsin, he crowned Frank’s the state’s ultimate stop. The Mayor of Flavortown knows a thing or two about iconic eats, and Frank’s railcar diner, with its sassy servers and line out the door, fits the bill perfectly.
The Famous Garbage Plate That Put Frank’s on the Map
Frank’s isn’t just about history, it’s about portions big enough to make a Packers lineman sweat. The Garbage Plate piles together eggs, hash browns, peppers, onions, cheese, and your choice of meat into a skillet-sized feast. As Guy himself would say, it’s “off the hook.”
Why Frank’s Diner Is a Wisconsin Legend
Locals know it. Foodies road trip for it. And now, with 100 years of history, Frank’s is more than just breakfast… it’s a bonafide Wisconsin landmark. Whether you’re in Kenosha or driving up from Rockford, Frank’s proves Guy Fieri would never steer you wrong.
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