Looking for places to eat in Ashland? For just about 50 hard working and delicious years Frankie’s Pizza has been a cheesy staple in the Ashland area. Bringing unique and classic pizzas, evolving menus, all the while remaining the welcoming, charming, and homey Frankie’s we all know and love each time we walk through its doors.
Throughout those decades, Frankie’s has been a family owned and run operation; providing local families, and those passing through, the perfect environment for a scrumptious meal and long-lasting memories. Whether it’s Summer time and Badge is playing in the parking lot with the warm waft of baking pizzas in the air, or it’s the dead of Winter and you’re craving a Taco Pizza with those crunchy crushed up Doritos, Frankie’s never fails to deliver on flavors your tastebuds can count on.
Ever since I can remember Frankie’s Pizza has been a must-stop whenever my family came ‘Up North‘ to visit my Great Grandparents in Ashland. And to this day when my Husband and I travel to be on Lake Superior, one of our favorite spots in the world, we’ve gotta stop and have a slice at Frankie’s!
So, what makes this pizza joint special and a continuous choice for pizza lovers searching for places to eat in Ashland? Tag along, and find out!
Where is Frankie’s Pizza?
Frankie’s Pizza is located on Lake Shore Dr East (AKA US Highway 2); you can’t miss it as you’re driving down the road and you see it’s wooden exterior and that classic Frankie’s sign. This place may not look super big from the outside, but don’t let looks deceive you. There’s cozy booths and long tables, and even outdoor seating in the back during summer months, so they can easily accommodate a family meal or a get together with friends.
Frankie’s Pizza Address
1315 Lake Shore Dr E, Ashland, WI 54806
Frankie’s Pizza also has a secondary location in Hayward, WI located at 16144W US Hwy 63.
The Frankie’s Pizza Experience
Frankie’s Pizza is a corner stone in many family dinners that have taken place on Lake Superior, and my family is one of them. From as far back as I can remember, we’ve scooted in our chairs and enjoyed the one-of-a-kind Frankie’s Pizza in an atmosphere of laughs and wholesomeness. If I close my eyes, I can smell the pizza toppings and hear the arcade games catch phrases; Frankie’s is like your pizza home away from home.
I have a few favorite memories from this establishment; one from my childhood, and the other with my Husband years and years later.
I was fascinated by jukeboxes and music when I was growing up, especially classic rock. I can remember using the few dollars I had to play a few of my favorite Beatles and Elton John songs, the restaurant fairly empty aside from our big family, and suddenly the head cook popped out. He asked who was playing the music, and in my shyness I told him it was me. To my surprise, he gave me some more money and told me to keep on playing the good stuff! Whenever I see a jukebox, I can’t help but think of that jazzy memory and Frankie’s Pizza still has a digital jukebox hanging on the wall for you to play some tunes & bring back some memories as well.
Another Frankie’s inspired memory I have is with my husband, my boyfriend at the time, on one of our very first Dawdles. It was his first trip to Ashland, so we had to stop at Frankie’s Pizza of course! We ordered a pizza to go, drove up to Washburn, and had a picnic on the beach. It was a perfect Summer day on Lake Superior.
And from our editor, Corey, comes this memory: “The round pizzas, cut criss-cross style into squares, were a staple in my family’s history in Ashland and on the road. After some of the family moved away from the Ashland area, my uncle would bring us ready-to-bake Frankie’s pizzas whether we were at the cabin in Minnesota or even all the way in California one time! Frankie’s is a source of comfort and memories for our family and a lot of others in the Ashland area. In fact, we just had a family get-together at Frankie’s this summer!”
The walls inside of Frankie’s may not be decked out with contemporary decor (we like the homey charm!), but if their walls could talk, they’d be decorated in hundreds of pure memories of laughter, celebration, togetherness, and darn good pizza.
Order Up! What’s on the Menu at Frankie’s Pizza?
*Ding Ding* Orders Up! What’s going to be on your kitchen ticket? Frankie’s Pizza provides more than yummy pizzas, although, I can’t recommend them enough! There’s a lot of awesome restaurants in Ashland Wisconsin, but not one that’s got the taste of a freshly baked Frankie’s Pizza.
The items listed below and provided by Frankie’s Pizza menu, for prices and further details please visit their menu page here.
Pizzas
- Works
- Pepperoni, Beef, Mushroom, and Green Pepper
- Special
- Pepperoni, Sausage, Mushroom, and Onion
- 3 Cheese
- Extra Sauce, Parmesan, Cheddar, and Pizza Cheese
- Veggie
- Mushrooms, Green Olives, Tomato, Onions, and Green Pepper
- Taco
- Beef, Sausage, Taco Sauce, Lettuce, Tomato, Cheddar Cheese, Nacho Cheese Doritos
- BLT
- Bacon Bits, Mayonnaise, Lettuce, Tomato, and Cheddar Cheese
- BCB
- Beef, Onion, Cheddar Cheese, Bacon Bits, and Tomatoes
- Hawaiian
- Canadian Bacon and Pineapple
- 5 Meat
- Beef, Sausage, Pepperoni, Bacon Bits, and Canadian Bacon
- Spinach Garden
- Tomato, Onions, Garlic, and Spinach
- Buffalo Chicken
- Diced Chicken, Ranch, and Hot Sauce
- Garden Chicken Alfredo
- Diced Chicken, Alfredo Sauce, Broccoli, Tomato, and Garlic
- BBQ Chicken
- Diced Chicken and Barbeque Sauce
- CDI Special
- Double Sauce, Double Crust, Double Cheese, Canadian Bacon, Pepperoni, Sausage, Mushroom, and Onion
- Quesadilla
- Queso Cheese, Onion, Green Pepper, Banana Pepper, Jalapeno, Chicken, and Mozzarella Cheese Topped with Lettuce and Tomatoes with Sour Cream on the side
- Roasted Garlic Chicken & Bacon
- Roasted Garlic Sauce, Diced Chicken, Bacon Bits, and Pepperoni
- Build Your Own Options Available
Appetizers
- Garlic Bread (Single Order) (Family Order)
- Garlic Bread w/ Cheese (Single Order) (Family Order)
- Pizza Toast (2 Slices) (Family Order)
- French Fries
- Onion Sings
- Cheese Balls
- Spicy Cheese Balls
- Chicken Strips (4)
- Pizza Fries (10″) (12″)
- Pretzel Breadsticks
- Jalapeno Poppers
- Asparagus Fries
Wings
- Chicken Wings (Half & Full Orders)
- Sauces: Stingin’ Honey Garlic, Honey BBQ, Roasted Garlic Parmesan, Buffalo
- Served With: Celery Sticks, choice of side dip (Ranch or Bleu Cheese)
Sandwiches & Burgers
- Hamburger
- Cheese available to add
- Reuben Burger
- Sauerkraut, Thousand Island Dressing, and Swiss Cheese
- Frog’s Burger
- Fried Mushrooms and Swiss Cheese
- Chicken Sandwich
- Grilled or Crispy Chicken Breast, Lettuce, Tomato, and Mayonnaise, Cheese available to add
- Hamburger Deluxe
- Mayonnaise, Lettuce, and Tomato, Cheese available to add
- Pizza Burger
- Sausage Patty with Mozzarella Cheese, Fried Onions, and Pizza Sauce
- Clucking Frog
- Grilled Chicken Breast, Fried Mushrooms, Swiss Cheese
Dinner Salad
- Classic Salad
- Choice of Dressing: Homemade Honey, Light, or Original French, Rach, Bleu Cheese, Thousand Island, or Italian
Desserts
- Cheesecake
- Toppings Available: Strawberry, Chocolate Caramel
- Malt/Shake
- Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry, or Caramel
- Ice Cream Float
- Root Beer or Orange
What Folks Are Saying About Frankie’s Pizza
It’s hard to come across someone who doesn’t love a slice of pizza, and even harder to hear someone not love Frankie’s Pizza! Check out what these pizza loving folks have to say about Frankie’s Pizza, from locals to tourists, they can’t get enough.
“WOW!! This pizza is sooooo good!! Would come back again!! Super friendly waitress!😍 pizza crust is amazing!!”
– Dawn K ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“The crust, the sauce, the toppings, the cooking method, everything contributed to one of the best pizzas I’ve ever had in my life. I got the 10” “Special.” My buddy got a 10″ as well and 2 more pizzas to go for his family back home, 5 hours away, because they love it too. Staff was very friendly as well.”
– Travis A ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“I remember my family would come here every spring when I was little. Total nostalgia when I walked in again after 20 years. Hasn’t changed a thing and please don’t. The taco pizza is still to die for! I wish there was a Frankie’s pizza in my town(traverse city, Mi)!!!!”
– Angie W ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“We sat down with a group 10+ today, on a Friday evening and ordered 5 pizzas. They all came out very close to one another so there was little to no waiting and they were all hot and delicious!! After the rush of getting our food out and for others that were in the dinner, we heard the manager praise the kitchen and his team. What a great atmosphere! Thank you for the great dinning experience for my family!”
– Leah B ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Who else hears their stomach grumbling and humming to head over to Frankie’s Pizza for a delicious night out? Grab your family or your best pals and grab yourselves a table, and while you’re at it, play something on the Jukebox for us folks at On Lake Superior!
