Let's Be Frank

(Photo by pengrin via Flickr)

Let's Be Frank dogs are not your typical Oscar Meyer weenies. Unlike most hot dogs, whose ingredients tend to be of questionable, if not downright frightening origins, Let's Be Frank dogs are made with premium cuts of meat from all natural, grass-fed, pasture-raised animals. This means that you can enjoy one, or more if you are really hungry, without worrying that you are filling your body full of nasty chemicals, hormones, or antibiotics. Plus they are nitrate free, making them safe to eat if you are pregnant and craving the forbidden goodness of salty, cured meats. 

Let's Be Frank dogs come in four delicious varieties: The Frank Dog (100% grass fed beef), The Brat Dog (family-farmed pork), The "Hot" Dog (spicy Italian pork sausage), and The Bird Dog (pasture-raised turkey). Each of these delightful dogs come nestled in a freshly-baked Acme bakery bun, and topped with grilled onions they create one of the tastiest meals you can eat with one hand. 

In addition to grilled onions and the typical hot dog condiments like relish, mustard, ketchup, and sauerkraut, Let's Be Frank offers a unique topping they refer to as Devil Sauce. This spicy, pickled concoction of peppers, garlic, ginger, and hand-toasted spices, reminiscent of Indian chutney, is an interesting and surprisingly yummy addition to any of their dogs. 

All of Let's Be Frank's dogs run $5.50, which may seem steep compared to a COSTCO weiner, but keep in mind that what you are getting for this price is actual FOOD, and not a tube of reject bits and fillers. 

Let's Be Frank has a stand at Crissy Field, one of the most beautiful and versatile outdoor recreational areas in San Francisco. There are few things better on a sunny day than to walk or bike down the approximately 1.5 mile promenade, taking in the sweeping views of the bridge and bay, and then refueling at the end with a nice, juicy hot dog.

The Let's Be Frank cart is located at Crissy Field near the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge on weekends and holidays from 11am-dusk. For more information visit their website at http://www.letsbefrankdogs.com/index.php


You can find more SF cheap eats on my examiner page at http://www.examiner.com/sf-in-san-francisco/robyn-webster