Frank's Star Lunch Near Pittsburgh Has Been Serving Hot Dogs For Decades
By Beth Price-Williams|Published September 06, 2019
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
What does nostalgia taste like? Well, it probably depends upon to whom you’re talking. For some, it may be a hot bowl of chicken soup on a rainy day. Others might feel the nostalgia wash over them when having a PB&J for lunch. Nostalgia might also taste like a juicy hot dog, topped with mustard, ketchup, relish, and all of your favorites, made just the way you like it at this hot dog restaurant near Pittsburgh.
Set off on a leisurely drive to Frank's Star Lunch, tucked in Punxsutawney, just an hour and a half from downtown Pittsburgh.
While you're in Punxsutawney Phil's hometown, plan to visit Gobbler's Knob and to stop by and say hi to Phil and his wife, Phyllis.
If you love hot dogs, you're going to love the dogs at Frank's Star Lunch. Buy one for just $1.85 or treat yourself to three for $5 (as of September 2019).
Frank's Star Lunch claims quite a storied history in Punxsutawney, originally known as Original Star Lunch and opening in 1922 with Frank Mamolito at the helm.
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Choose from an assortment of complimentary toppings — pickles, relish, and BBQ sauce, for example — to create your perfect hot dog. Or, add bacon, ranch, sauerkraut, gravy, or fried egg.
The old school hot dog joint remained a staple in the community until 1964, when it closed. Mr. Mamolito passed down his famous hot dog sauce to his daughter, and his grandsons sold it at a local hot dog stand for years.
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Bringing the kiddos along? The kid's menu features hot dogs (pictured below) and grilled cheese, paired with fries or cookies and a drink.
Several years ago, Frank and Chuck Hetrick reintroduced the 21st century Frank's Star Lunch, still serving that famous hot dog sauce that will soon turn 100 years old.
Not really in the mood for hot dogs? Frank's menu also features such classic options as burgers (available in single, double, or triple), pierogies, and mac and cheese.
The hot dogs may be the star of the meal, but don't forget the sides. Choose from such favorites as curly fries, fat fries, chili cheese fries, or homemade potato chips.
Click here for the official website of Frank's Star Lunch. Or, go here for Facebook.
Have you ever been to this hot dog restaurant near Pittsburgh? Share your experience in the comments! Craving a hot dog but want to stay a bit closer to home? Head over to the Original Hot Dog Shoppe. Click here to read more.
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