1250 WEST LAKE ST. | ADDISON | 630-543-8636

Okay, so tonight we were in the mood for some 'za, yes, I said 'za, deal with it. Franky's has good prices on pizza normally, and Fridays they're even better - you can get an 18" thin crust for under $12, tax included, with unlimited toppings.

Yep. All the toppings you want on a piping hot giant pizza for less than $12.

Now, my husband being the hungry 20-something he is, we went for the 18" instead of the 16" (which is 10.50 on Fridays). And, somehow, we managed to eat the whole thing.

The sauce was just right, the cheese was stretchy and salty, the pepperoni and garlic (hey, we both had it) were plentiful... It was yummy. The crust around the edges was perfect; it was a little soft in the middle. That was my only small complaint - I wished for a somewhat crisper crust. Perhaps they needed to leave it in the oven another minute, I don't know.

However, for the bargain price it is, and the fact that you can choose whatever weird combination of toppings you like (even halvesies) -- this is a great Friday night dinner. Or other nights for that matter!

One tip we should have thought of -- it takes about 20 minutes for the pizza to cook. So if that's all you want, or you're in a hurry, calling ahead is suggested. - Renita M., Lombard via Yelp.

Franky's Red Hots is a purveyor of standard Chicago classic foods like hot dogs, pizzas and Italian beef sandwiches at a very affordable price. It's impressive that this day in age you can get two hot dogs, fries, and a beverage for $4.Definitely delivery on the value here. They have some good daily specials on sandwich combos, and a very unusual pricing structure on their pizza pies. They use flat-rate pricing on their pizzas where for $12 you can get pizza and pile on unlimited numbers of toppings. I thought that was noteworthy, but I didn't try it and will have to try it upon a return trip to the area.

After having an Italian beef sandwich in the Minneapolis area just a mere week before, I found that they did deliver a superior product to what I had before. The beef was extremely tender, the gravy was ample and the bread was very fresh. The hot peppers were also the epitome of what I have come to expect in enjoying these Chicago delicacies. I got a lot of food for $7, and would recommend this to anyone out who is searching for a one-stop shop serving all of the foods that have made Chicago famous. - Matt E., Story City via Yelp

I recently had to move from the western 'burbs to Las Vegas and one place I'll miss more than anything will be Franky's.

I first started going there when I lived in Addison for a couple years. Then as I moved farther away - Glendale Heights, then Naperville - I'd always make the trek back to Franky's on the weekends about once a week on average. The things that kept me coming back were the delicious Chicago food classics and the friendly staff.

The things that kept me coming back were the delicious Chicago food classics and the friendly staff.

Franky's serves the best gyros I've ever had - and I don't say that lightly. Gyros is probably my favorite sandwich ever and I've had it at dozens of places across Chicagoland. Franky's is the best - bar none.

The thing that makes it a standout at Franky's is they toss the gyros meat on the grill for a few minutes after cutting it off the spit. This gives the meat a great crispy edge and releases the juices inside. Put it on a pita with perfect sauce and loads of onions and I'm a very happy boy.

I'm also a huge burger fan and Franky's turns out a superior double cheeseburger as well. They have a flame grill so you get that nice char on the patties. It's awesome.

As for the dogs - they are classic Chicago style dogs. Can you find better elsewhere? Yes, but you can't beat the value of their daily hot dog basket deal.

The guys behind the counter have always been top notch too. Always upbeat and welcoming - and fast!

My only hope is with the way that area is rapidly evolving with all the new construction and expansion of chain places like Portillo's and Al's, Franky's can stay afloat. I'd hate to make it back there in a few years and find them replaced by a new strip mall or worse yet, another taco stand as seems to be the trend. - BurgerBoy D., Henderson via Twitter

Best gyros around bar none! They obviously use a good quality meat and have the right sauce. Pizza is amazing for a hot dog joint. Think Garibaldi's taste but a little thicker and less greasy. The hot dogs are second to none. I'm going there right now to gorge on everything I can fit into my stomach! - Frank M., Cook via Yelp