South Bend, Indiana
SMOKE RUNS
DEEP AT FRANKIE'S
Low and slow. No shortcuts. No apologies.
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Low and slow. No shortcuts. No apologies.
Frankie's BBQ is where patience is the secret ingredient. We fire up the pits before sunrise, tend the smoke through the day, and pull everything only when it's ready, not a minute before. No gas shortcuts. No compromises. Just wood, fire, time, and meat that rewards the wait. This is BBQ the way it was always meant to be made, by hand, with pride, and with enough smoke to mean it.
Pull up a seat, order by the rack or the pound, and settle in. The smoke-stained walls and long communal tables are part of the deal.
Call ahead or walk up. We pack everything tight so the smoke stays in all the way home.
Feeding a crowd? We bring the whole operation to you. Full setups for backyard cookouts, office spreads, and big celebrations.
Some cuts only come around on Fridays and Saturdays. Follow us or come early, because once they're gone, they're gone.
The pits fire up before sunrise. Come through while the smoke is still rolling. We're open six days a week.
1621 W Washington St
South Bend, IN 46628
Walk-ins welcome. Call ahead for large groups or catering.
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1621 W Washington St, South Bend, IN 46628, USA
Questions about catering, group bookings, or just want to know what's on the grill today? Get in touch. We keep it simple.
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