Franks

I discovered Franks on Unilocal and had it bookmarked for some time. I do love good sandwiches and my husband and I finally made it out there today. The sandwiches were very big, but the taste was just ok. There was also some chaos and mix up with the sandwiches and they almost gave our sandwiches to someone else.
All sandwiches are $ 5.50. I ordered the #16 St. Andrew sandwich (roast beef, turkey, harvati, lettuce, tomatoes, hot peppers, mustard and special sauce) on white bread with green peppers instead of hot peppers. My husband ordered the #3 Glover Junkyard sandwich (ham, turkey, salami, havarti, mustard, mayo, lettuce, tomatoes and onions) on whole wheat bread. You can chose hot or mild salami and my husband chose mild. We also shared a Maple Walnut tart ($ 1.75).
My sandwich was really big. They give you a lot of meat and toppings piled really high. I had to open my mouth as wide as I could to accommodate the sandwich in my mouth (yeah, I know, that sounds really obscene). My jaw hurt slightly after finishing the sandwich. Size aside, the taste was just ok. It was the sum of its parts. I liked how the meats were sliced really thin, but it tasted to me like sandwiches that I make at home, just bigger and thicker (haha), and with iceberg lettuce (yuck) instead of Boston or leaf lettuce that I use at home. Also, the bread didn’t taste super fresh to me and was somewhat dry.
My husband liked his sandwich. He is a man of few words when it comes to food. When I asked him for more commentary, he said his bread was fresh tasting (he had whole wheat, while I had white).
The Maple Walnut tart was too much crust, not enough filling for me. The crust was rich and buttery and the filling was sweet and slightly gooey. It smelled of maple syrup, but I didn’t taste too many walnuts.
When we walked in a bunch of people came in after us and it was a little hectic for the staff there. They seemed somewhat disorganized with several different people making several different sandwiches at the same time. The people behind us also ordered a #3 and a #16 and some other sandwiches. They were almost given our sandwiches when my husband said that we ordered before them and we also ordered a #3 and #16 so those should be ours. I added that I substituted green peppers for hot peppers, so the one with the substitution is mine. Well guess what? They didn’t mark any substitutions on the wrapper they used to wrap the sandwich. They gave us the first #3 and #16 that were made, because as we were discussing it a second set of #3 and #16 came out. Thankfully the order was correct and my sandwich had the substitution that I made. They really need to organize themselves better and write on the wrappers if substitutions are made.
There are only 2 tables of 4 here, so takeout is the way to go. They have cannolis and other baked goods, as well as ready to eat meals in the fridge.
They are in a little strip mall, so there is a small parking lot with free parking.

We just moved to Ottawa and we came across this place. Fabulous food.
Not big on seating but sandwiches are the best no matter where eaten.

I’ve lived in Ottawa for 20+ years; how did I not know about this place. Got a sandwich here this past week; it was awesome. Good price ($ 6) and couldn’t finish it. Also got some tarts to take home for the family (butter, lemon and cherry) and they were a HUGE hit.

Great sandwiches. Didn’t try the frozen dinners but they looked good too.

I’ll echo the reviews of others as saying this is a great place to grab a sandwich. They have numerous choices so everyone should find something they will like.
The butter tarts are good to.
They have recently raised their prices ($ 5.50 for a sandwich from $ 5.00) but it is still a good deal.
The only issue I’ve had with Frank’s is that if you go too early before the lunch hour, you run the risk of getting day old bread for your sandwich which is a disappointment. This has happened each time I’ve gone, say around 11 on a week day (which isn’t that often). I’ve never had this issue going later in the day.
ALTERNATIVES?
If you are in the neighbourhood, another option is going to Nicastro’s on Merivale (between Meadowlands and Baseline). Like their location in the market, you can make your own sandwich. The price is a little bit cheaper (I think 20 cents cheaper) and the quality is a little bit better (in my opinion) but they have a more limited choice and don’t have the butter tarts.
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All in all, you don’t have much to lose from going here so it is definitely recommended.

This was such a wonderful place for lunch-​everyone was very friendly, and the food was great! We loved the tarts-​and even got some to take home. There are many different options for sandwiches, something for everyone-​and you definitely get your money’s worth, with how much meat they include. The bread is also very good. Overall, a great place to eat!

Beautiful hand made baked goods, you must buy a buttermilk pie. No preservatives or strange chemicals, just amazing hand made baked goods, meals and great deli sandwiches.

Old school. Delicious old school sandwich shop hidden on Greenbank. I found this place by accident and it was the best surprise ever. I ordered the junkyard. Fresh crusty bread, delicious deli meats stacked sky high. They wrapped it up in the old school meat paper wrapping too :)
I also had the pecan butter tart and it was unreal.
Franks does it right. Well done and can’t wait to come back again

#4, #12, #13, #17.
That’s all you need to know.
Then, when you pay for your order at the cash, with your index finger, point to the type of butter tart you’d like to add to your bag of goodies.
The, scoot over to the cooler, and get a pie for dessert.

I’ve been to many other sandwhich shops in the city and they can’t hold a torch to Franks for variety, price and quality and the godfather is to die for and the butter tarts are amazing GO! EAT HERE NOW!!!

When you want a delicious sandwich at a good price, there’s no place better than Franks. And their butter tarts are delicious!

I can say without a doubt, Franks Foods has THE best sandwiches in all of Ottawa hands down! When you walk in there is a huge board where you can select which sandwich you want accompanied by a photo of a person the sandwich is named after.
I recommend trying the Mad Girls Gobbler.
Their location opened up in May 2010, a month after my store opened up down the road. We’ve ordered from them in past via their catering. The prices are reasonable and without a doubt a good bang for your buck. A lot of people I know have a tough time eating the entire sandwich, (just loaded with delicious deli meat). Even if I am getting full, I just can’t stop because it’s so delicious. :)
Another item on their menu that you have just gotta try is their famous butter tart which is one of my all-​time favourite desserts. A little bit on the expensive side but generous portion and delicious taste. I recommend the raisin butter tart, but plain is also good!
They also have frozen food, and catering available.
I am definitely craving Franks right about now! If you have not tried Franks, do yourself a favor and book a day to try it this week! Even better, order some sandwiches and some tarts and go for a picnic this summer. That’s something I just might do!

These are the best sandwiches in Ottawa! They have a large menu board with all different types of deli meat combos. The sandwiches are named after different people that work there or are involved with the place. They have pictures of the people to go with the names.
The meat portion on the sandwiches is very generous. You won’t be hungry!
The fresh baked good are also to die for. Good tarts and cannoli.
They also do catering and have frozen entrees for sale. I haven’t tried those.