Franky’s Diner is a fairly recent addition to Sea Point’s Main Road but boy, am I glad it opened! Besides the fact that Franky’s Diner is just about the only place to get good, comfort food until 2AM Monday to Sunday, they serve some mean milkshakes and some meaner burgers and fries that you just have to sink your teeth into, especially after a night out! They even do breakfast that you can enjoy with some of their unusual or “naughty” milkshakes to spice up your day. Grab a booth, sit back and enjoy the cool American diner theme that’s hard to beat in Cape Town.

I visited Franky’s at midnight to see if there food is just as tasty late at night as it is during the day. I decided to treat myself with a Double Malted Bubblegum Milkshake that was so thick and creamy, it comes with extra whipped cream on top just for the hell of it. I love bubblegum and they do a great, classic bubblegum flavour that’s sweet and most importantly, blue.

For mains, I ordered the Franky’s Burger with lettuce, tomato, fried onion, dill pickles and mayo. I added bacon, cheese and jalapenos for an extra kick. The burgers are served with coleslaw, crunchy golden onion rings. My Franky’s burger was incredibly tasty and a great, satisfying junk food that you usually only see on TV.

For dessert, I had the Cinnamon and Sugar Doughnuts and they were surprisingly sweet, light and perfect to end off a great American style meal. All in all, Franky’s Diner is a great spot to grab some comfort food, put a tune on the jukebox and have a fun dining experience with family and friends!