Frank's Diner Downtown
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Frank’s Diner Downtown is an American diner at 1516 West 2nd Ave in Spokane, Washington, serving breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.
Menu & prices
Why go
- Benedicts range from classic and country to Caprese, meatloaf and Creole Bay.
- The French Swiss Dip comes on an Alpine hoagie roll with Swiss cheese and au jus.
- Railcar cocktails include a sake Bloody Mary and a champagne mimosa.
Opening hours
Today06:00 – 21:00Show all
Monday06:00 – 21:00
Tuesday06:00 – 21:00
Wednesday06:00 – 21:00
Thursday06:00 – 21:00
Friday06:00 – 21:00
Saturday06:00 – 21:00
Sunday06:00 – 21:00
Good to know
BreakfastLunchDinnerBrunchHighchairs AvailableParking AvailableTable ServiceTakeoutWheelchair Accessible
Dishes to try
- French toast
- Belgian waffles
- Hot cakes
- Eggs and scrambles
- Steak
- Corned beef hash
Atmosphere
- The dining room occupies a former railroad president’s private railcar.
Good for
- Families Highchairs are available.
History
- 1906Barney Smith built the railcar as an observation car.
- 1909Northern Pacific Railroad converted it into presidential car No. 1787.
- 1931After the car was replaced, Frank Knight bought it and converted it into a diner during the Great Depression.
- 1931–1991Frank and his heirs ran the diner on Seattle’s 4th Avenue South until the land lease ended in 1991, when the car moved to Spokane.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access Check specific entry and toilet requirements by phone before visiting.
Sources: Must-Try Diner in Spokane | Frank's Diner · Frank's Diner- Downtown - Food Menu · Frank's Diner- Downtown - Drink Menu · checked 13 Oct 2026
Where
1516 West 2nd Ave, WA, Spokane
- Website
- franksdiners.com/
- Phone
- +15097478798
Questions and answers
Where can I see Frank's Diner Downtown's food and drinks menus?
See the Food menu and Drinks menu.
What are Frank's Diner Downtown's opening hours?
It is open daily from 06:00 to 21:00.
Can I buy hot cake kits at Frank's Diner Downtown?
Yes. The diner sells hot cake kits.
Does Frank's Diner Downtown have parking?
Yes, parking is available.
How can I contact Frank's Diner Downtown?
Call +1 509 747 8798.
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