The Frank: Neighborhood Deli And Grill Menu
The Frank: Neighborhood Deli And Grill at 2212 South St, Cincinnati, is a modern, chef-driven neighborhood deli focused on handcrafted sandwiches, burgers, wraps, soups, salads, and rotating daily specials. Drinks include Coca-Cola products, sweet tea, and unsweetened tea. Current bestsellers include the Smash Burger, Chop Cheese, Cobb Salad, Turkey Melt, Patty Melt, Po’ Boy, and Jerk Chicken Chili, while daily specials such as smoked jerk wings and the Big Back Burger add variety.
Most regular menu items cost around $9-$15, with daily specials reaching about $17, offering solid value through generous portions and house-prepared ingredients. Fresh ground beef, honey-smoked turkey, buttermilk-brined chicken, crisp vegetables, homemade dressings, caramelized onions, and house sauces create satisfying combinations of smoky, creamy, tangy, spicy, and savoury flavours.
Vegetarian choices include Grilled Cheese with Caramelized Onions, House Salad, and selected soups or sides. Salads provide lighter options, while specific gluten-free or vegan requests may be accommodated when discussed in advance. No dedicated kids’ menu is currently published, though grilled cheese, fries, and simple sandwiches are approachable for younger diners. Open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., The Frank is best suited to lunch, takeaway, workday meals, catering, and casual group orders rather than breakfast or dinner.
Menu Highlights
Smash Burger – $11.55
Two smashed beef patties are layered with lettuce, tomato, and onion on a brioche bun. Crisp-edged beef and a juicy centre make it the restaurant’s current most-ordered item.
Chop Cheese – $13.50
Fresh ground beef, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and white onion are packed into an Italian roll. Inspired by the New York classic, it delivers a rich, savoury filling balanced by fresh crunch.
Po’ Boy – $13.50
Colossal shrimp are Southern-fried until crisp and served with lettuce, tomato, and house-made remoulade on an Italian roll. Crunchy seafood and creamy, tangy sauce make it one of The Frank’s standout sandwiches.
Jerk Chicken Chili – $6.30
Smoked jerk-marinated chicken is combined with fire-roasted corn, white beans, sour cream, cilantro, tortilla strips, and lime. Smoky heat and fresh citrus give this soup a distinctive personality.
Cobb Salad – from $12.60
Buttermilk-brined fried chicken tops greens with egg, cheddar, beef bacon, vegetables, and house-made croutons. A choice of homemade dressing adds creamy or citrusy balance.
Patty Melt with Seasoned Fries – $14.70
Two beef patties, American cheese, caramelized onions, and house aioli are layered between toasted sourdough. Rich beef and sweet onions make it an especially satisfying lunch.
Big Back Burger & Fries – $16.80
This Thursday special combines double smashed beef, pepper jack, bacon, BBQ sauce, caramelized onions, jalapeños, and house aioli. Smoky, spicy, cheesy flavours make it one of the menu’s boldest creations.