The food here has gone downhill for a long time, but today it is rock bottom. They started hamering the chicken breast so thin it is like it is not there. The owner is smart, he covers everything up with cheap cheese and sauce and everything appears to catch your eye. Today i had the egg plant parmesian, and had to throw out my 10 dollar diner. There just is not any quality of any sort in this would Italian Deli. Gone here for 10 years , giving it that one last chance, was the owner has run out of chances... Poor low quality food.
Review Source:When I heard the Schaumburg location closed, I was bummed, as I didn't know about Streamwood. Â But when I discovered yesterday that they are open in Streamwood, I was in heaven!
I love this place! Â The dressing for the italian sub is PERFECT! Â Holy cr@p, I could eat these all day! Â Some places are too oily, some too much vinegar or too heavy with the oregano, but Franco's has the perfect balance! Â If you haven't had one yet, TRY IT!
I only have 2 gripes with the place. Â First, they stopped making sfogliatelle. Â WTF?!?! Â They were great. Â If the staff reads this, please consider making them one day a week, for those of us who know what real Italian pastries are.
Second, the cannoli shells are too hard, but the filling is divine!
I will have to work on eating my way through the rest of their menu. Â My tastebuds can't wait...
I have a HUGE problem with Franco's... everything is SO good and the hubs and I have been there for 3 straight Saturdays. Â Can you just screw up on one item Franco's? Â My waistline and checkbook are not so happy with me ;)
But seriously though... my Husband and I cannot get enough of this establishment. Â Everyone is incredibly friendly and helpful and we haven't been upset with one dish from this place. Â It is not the cheapest when it comes to prices, but it is definitely worth it and its not going to break the bank.
Cannolis and subs are made fresh to order... bread is crusty and flavorful... roasted potatoes are bursting with flavors from peppers and oils.. I could go on and on.
The location is pretty much terrible (no thanks to the crappy Sonic), but it always seems to stay busy. Â There isn't a ton of room to sit down, but there is also outside seating when it comes to the warmer months in the burbs.
For my husband's birthday they make a Cannoli cake and I am pretty sure I am going to be buying it this year!
The year they built this place I discovered it by accident. After my first visit, I went nearly every day for a couple of months because I was afraid it would close. I tried to enjoy everything before it went out of business. The location should have killed it. Hard to find. But the food. The FOOD! That's what saved it and turned it into a neighborhood institution.
The baked goods are especially excellent. Worth the trip just for the crusty breads. Italian cookie selection like momma never used to make. And they have these pastry sticks stuffed with chocolate cheese, or raspberry cheese, or cinnamon apple cheese...just go. Eat on the patio, take something home for the kids.
I ordered the pasta florentine for a baptismal party.  It was very good, but there was hardly any Italian sausage in it.  We had to look long and hard to find the sausage.  When I told the guests there was sausage in this  pasta dish, they asked me where is it?  It was mostly pasta and spinach.  Franco's needs to add much more sausage to this dish.  Was disappointed in the pasta florentine for this reason...
Review Source:WOOHOO!! Â I get to talk about their food!!!!
So we had a huge mega garage sale, and we needed something quick that my in laws could pick up. Â None of us were into fast food at that moment (easy, yes, but I didn't feel like being lethargic for the rest of the day).
Enter Franco's!
I don't know what it's called, but my mother in law came home with the largest sandwich I have EVER seen in my life! Â Craziness!! Â My son got the baked mostaccioli, and my daughter got a slice of pepperoni pizza (NOTE: this "slice" is as big as an entire styrofoam takeout container!!!!!) Â
I had a slice of sausage pizza, and it was awesome!! Â It was ginormous, and it had the proper ratio of sauce to bread to cheese. Â Totally delightful.
My MIL's huge sandwich was tasty as well, but I really couldn't get enough of my pizza to be honest!
My son's baked mostoccioli was really big as well, and so tasty! Â I love when you take a forkful, and the stringy cheese comes with it. Â YUM!!! Â
Everything was hot, fresh, and delicious! Â I can definitely see this place becoming one of my go-to lunch spots!
Can I rate the customers in a review? Â Because the customers I encountered here were so very nice and helpful. Â I was standing in front of the wall menu/counter trying to decide what to order and several customers made sure that I had a number ticket so I wouldn't be overlooked when it came time to order. Â AND each time I have entered or left Franco's when I have visited, some customer always opens the door for me. Â Maybe it's because I've always had the little boy with me, or maybe because they see how heavy the baby carrier is, or maybe there's something about Franco's that makes everyone warm and fuzzy.
I guess it goes to show the kind of people Franco's attracts. Â This restaurant/deli/bakery certainly has a family feel to it. Â The folks behind the counter have always been cheerful and ready to help. So perhaps their friendliness is contagious? Â
But friendliness can only go so far to make me a return visitor...and the food passes that test. Â I've dined in and taken food to-go several times now and each time has been a good visit. Â I love their marinara sauce, great fresh tomato flavor with just a tiny bit of zing. Their meatballs are also well-made and tasty. Â The Pasta Fagioli is filling and really warms you up on a cold day. Â Do not overlook their pastry case--it's kind of hard not to as everything looks perfectly made. I love their eclairs, cookies and tiramisu. Â
This place is busy during lunch hours, probably because of the great lunch deals. Â
A great place tucked away in Streamwood.
I was the lucky recipient of a fresh made cannoli cake from Francos for my 35th birthday last week. I nearly ate the whole thing over the next week.
This cake is amazing!!!! The cannoli filling was spot on. The yellow cake was light and fluffy and the whipped cream was so silky on the tongue.
If you want to impress, get this cake special ordered! I've had pastries from the glass case which are usually good but you never know how fresh they are. With me its all about WHEN it was made. And when you order it, you know its going to be exactly what its supposed to be.
I've been coming here for years! I love this place...except over the past few months I've noticed a big change. The ingredients are not as fresh as they used to be, the orders are sometimes wrong (even though you stand right there and watch them as your order), bakery is not fresh and tasty and some of the servers/order takers are just oblivious. They really do not have a lot of customer service skills.
Once a month I like to treat myself to the Italian focaccia sandwich but honestly, they are either skimping on the ingredients or using cheaper products. I just don't like the taste/flavor of it anymore.
I'm going to stay away for a while. I'll try back in a few months.
While the food here is decent, I can't recommend Franco's based on the terrible customer service. Â I've been going to Franco's for YEARS and I've never been welcomed or treated as a valued customer. Â It seems that, unless you are clearly Italian, you are not a priority to the staff here. Â I typically have carried out and I've always called in the order ahead of time. Â Never once have I been asked to take a number, been asked for my number or heard them even shout out numbers for the next customer. Â I have always gone straight to the register and been checked out immediately.
On my last visit, I did my normal routine of going to the register after having called in my order a half an hour prior.  I walked in at the same time as a couple who were perusing the menu and clearly didn't know what they wanted to order.  There was a person in front of me at the cash register that was almost finished being checked out.  When the person behind the counter finished ringing him up, he didn't even acknowledge my presence or look in my direction.  I said "excuse me" several times before being acknowledged and  when I finally was and told them I had a carry out order, they asked me to take a number.  I said, I called in my order and I've never been asked to take a number or give my number.  Mind you, not once, in the ten minutes I was in there did they call out a number, change the number on the digital sign or ask anyone what their number was.  The cashier who blatantly ignored me stood in front of the undecided couple for several minutes ignoring me while they still hadn't placed an order. Â
After all that b.s., I asked for a manager who said "sorry" but insisted that I take a number in the future. Â Sadly, for Franco's, I won't be returning in the future.
Carnivores stand united in the suburbs of Chicago at Franco's.  What's at stake is a Italian beef and sausage sandwich.  No need to ask "Where's the beef?" as there's plenty (see my picture).  The beef was a bit dry; however, you can  ask for extra juice.
Make sure to save room for desert as there's a bakery in Franco's. Â I satisfied my sweet tooth by downing pignoli cookies and a strawberry cream puff.
Franco's is a deli and bakery, which I've driven by a few times and didn't even notice.  I finally noticed it on yelp and went with the family today  There's really no Italian places close by, which I know of.  So it was great to find this one.
The sandwiches are huge and should be for two.. Â I had the pasta and chicken parm., which was quite good. The use a pretty good sauce. My son had the pasta, large, and I was surprised how much they gave. Â The pizza's was just ok for me.
For desert, I had a fresh cannoli, which was delicious. Â They have a ton of selections and so we took some to go.
This place is one of the reasons that I am fat. Â I should stop eating there so much, but I can't. Â Those big ol' focaccia wedge sandwiches, the roasted veggies and fresh mozz on ciambotta, the tortellini salad...OMG....I'm drooling just thinking about it. Â Every Christmas, I order one of the giant cannolis for the fam and then eat the leftovers for days. Â The pignoli cookies are sooooo good, the cannolis are filled to order and everything else I've tried from the bakery is fantastic. Â My new favorite is the sfogliatella (sp?). Â I don't even know what the hell is inside of it besides cannoli filling, but whatever it is, I call it delicious.
Review Source:Nice Italian bakery and deli. Â Smells great when you walk in and there are always people there. Â The front is a bit small and can get congested...especially during lunch, but doesn't really bother me. Â Deserts have been tasty so far. Â I've tried the zeppoli and cannolis...zeppoli was good...cannoli was great. Â The shell is super crisp and flavorful and the filling very tasty. Â
I also had their Italian Sub (mortadella, capicola, genoa salami, provolone, lettuce, tomato, and dressing). Â The bread is excellent and meats/cheese good. Â The dressing was a bit too vinegary for my taste, but overall a good sandwich. Â They have a selection of hot foods as well that change daily, but I didn't try any. Â Sandwich prices are similar to the chain places. Â Definitely worth checking out for lunch or early dinner (they close at 6 PM during the week).
I love quite a few things about this place, but what really stands out are the cannolis. Â They aren't in the giant bakery case they have, since they are made fresh to order. Â It is worth the short wait, believe me. Â I don't even like cannolis, really, but I crave theirs. Â Their other pastry items are plentiful but hit or miss. Â Also, they are willing to cater to specific dietary needs if you call ahead and ask. Â
Their hot food is also hit or miss. Â I do love the sandwiches on focaccia bread. Â The italian beef sandwiches are done just right.
The only downsides to this place are it's kind of hard to see from Barrington Road (it's behind the new Sonic) and the business hours aren't very long, especially on Sundays.
Franco's Is an Italian Deli and bakery, The sammyches are HUGE! there are about 17 to choose from. Several daily specials to chose from also like Chicken Vesuvio, Eggplant Parmigiana, Stuffed Peppers and if you are still hungry, try some of the great looking sweets, Cannoli, Tirami su, or a box of mixed Italian cookies. I love the deli / bakery concept it reminds me of the local neighborhood shops growing up in Chicago. Do you like fresh baked bread? Â Pick up a Ciambotta or a 16" Focaccia. You get the freshest homemade fix-ens at a reasonable price and the staff working the counter is top notch. A great experience both times I have tried them. You could pay 15 bucks for a plate of the same thing at Maggiano's and not be much happier.
WhatsamattaU? Why are you still reading you should be heading for Franco's in Streamwood!
On the west side of Barrington Road and Bourbon Pkwy, Directly behind Sonic Burger 2 blocks south of Schaumburg Rd.
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we go here all the time now......best sandwiches around, and amazing hot food every day for lunch...pizza, pastas, sassages, rice balls, roasted veggies, soups....and on and on.
plus they sell frozen, they cater and they have a huge bakery selection.
part of the reason i even go into the office when i do is to have lunch here...no lie.
What a place!! Â I live in the city and have been very disappointed with the Italian bakeries and delis there. Â even little Itlay is pretty thin. Â I come from New York and this place reminds me of all the places there. Â Nothing too glitzy but cannolis and sandwiches that take me home. Â The Chocolate Cannoli is amazing and if you come after 2 there probably already sold out. Â I'll be coming back again.
Review Source:We have been driving past this place for a long time and have always said; "some day we need to try that place". Â We finally did it a couple of weeks ago when my niece was with us. Â Definitely worth the trip!
It is a bit chaotic when you first walk in if you haven't been there before. Â There are prepared dishes on the left, meats that you can buy by the pound in the middle and all the sweets on the right as well as bread. Â This day we were there for lunch. Â My niece had one of the huge pieces of pizza, I had pizza and a pasta salad and my wife had - well, I don't remember what she had. Â Hey, I'm old - it happens! Â My niece loved the pizza - I thought it was just ok. Â There are better places for pizza. Â The pasta salad was very good and my wife loved her "whatever it was".
We stopped by there again a week later for some of the sweets. Â I don't know what any of them were. Â They sell by the pound so I just told them to give me 2 pounds of assorted stuff. Â Everyone liked everything we got. Â I don't need to know what something is called to like it!
The down side - it can get a little chaotic in there if they are busy. Â There isn't much room for everyone to line up to order. Â It just takes one genius that can't count out their money or wants to pay in all pennies to back the line way up. Â Just a minor inconvenience though.
We'll definitely be going back!
I had high hopes for this place but...
Their Italian beef is not as good as Portillo's, although it's served on a wonderful crusty, fresh bread. Â The next day I picked up two different hot entrees to go. Â My husband liked his veal parmigiana but my Chicken Vesuvio was nothing memorable plus the potatoes were obviously from the day before. Â
They have a mouthwatering display of pastries but again, they were not fresh and even though they're beautiful looking they were disappointing. Â We're not going there again.
YUM! I've only tried the sweets, but we will definitely be back to try the real food (although the sandwiches looked great). The cookies were beyond fresh, although i recommend avoiding the almond flour ones, not sure if the batch today was just off or what; they were kind of salty and not nearly as good as the other italian butter cookies. I highly recommend the apricot and raspberry cookies. I'm a HUGE fan of cannoli and it's been a long time since i've had a cannoli this good. I prefer a bit more pistachios in it, but otherwise EXCELLENT and so fresh!
Review Source:This bakery makes great Italian sandwiches. Â But the best part.......giant canolis filled with smaller canolis. Â Giant pastries, full of smaller pastries, let me let that settle in for you.................Ok.
I ordered this for a birthday party and everyone loved it. Â Almost nothing left.
The salads are very good and the specials are pretty good too.
It's pretty great and they are incredibly friendly. Â Unfortunately the Franco's in South Elgin closed even though I did everything in my power to try and get more people to go there.
Came back, had the italian beef. Â SUPER BEEFY. Â Great bread. Â The meat wasn't nearly as well seasoned as Portillos or Johnnies; but good Lord! they give you a lot! Â Great deal in that sense. Â
Honestly sometimes you are just looking for that beefy taste and lots of it. Â Perfect for those kinds of cravings.
Staff was stellar as always; how can they keep so perky?
Kinda hooked on that Orange Pellegrino drink, dunno where else I can even find that stuff.
Ok here is the deal with this place. Â They have all of the Italian treats that you remember from your childhood. Â From the giant cannoli to the little cookies covered with sprinkles. Â They have good sandwiches on homemade bread. Â They have arancini and sausage and peppers. Â For those who don't know arancini are basically rice balls covered with breadcrumbs and fried. Â Then you eat them with gravy. Â They are good and you can't get stuff like this everywhere. Â The little lady behind the counter is great. Â The place is a little on the pricey side so bring your debit card. Â I like to go on wed when they have spinach lasagna. Â It is great. Â
This place is a great Italian deli serving hot food for lunch. Â If you are in the area it makes for a great lunch.
I have always loved the little places like this. The "tucked away" places as a few people have said. Â I ate there last week, had the Chicken Parm. sandwich, and was still hungry for a little bowl of pasta salad, AND a canoli. (I know I spelled it wrong). All I can say is: FANTASTIC. I wish I could give it 10 stars, because that is what Franco's deserves. BRAVO!
Review Source:Francos is one of my favorite delis! I get their roasted turkey sub and it is truly delicious. The turkey is moist, flavorful, and it tastes like it was carved from the bird. Their dining area is small so my crew had to rearrange some of their tables to fit comfortably but that's ok. Also, the girls behind the counter are friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. I have also had one of their pasta salads which was also good.
Nice, hidden little treat to visit when you want something quick, tasty, and fresh for lunch.
This place is really good. Â It is kinda tucked away (behind a pet store I think) but definitely worth the effort of looking for it. Â The turkey or Italian sandwiches on focaccia wedges are soooo good and the chicken parmigiana sandwich is delicious as well. Â I used to live in Streamwood and moved to St. Charles and was SO EXCITED when they opened their South Elgin location...unfortunately people out this way didn't catch the buzz and it's already closed.
Review Source:If you're looking for a great sandwich at a great price, this is the place to go. Â i'm glad it's hidden away (as much as a place in the suburbs can be). Â it gives it a little bit of a "hidden treasure" feel.
i'm a fan of deli meats on bread...whether cheap or expensive..so to me, if you make a sandwich, you're automatically going to get 3 stars, to get the last 2, you have to work. Franco's has worked to earn my extra two stars. i've had almost every sandwich they have in the place, and they're all good. Â the bread is fresh, the meat does not taste like "oscar meyer" brand, and the produce is always fresh.
Have it with a pellegrino lemonade in a can...this is one of the few places that has it cold...
This place excites me!
AWESOME soups and salads, and their sandwiches look good too. Â They have numerous a la carte items to eat in or take out. Â
They've got all types of baked goods and meat or cheese items that you would find in a deli, plus lots of Italian imports. Â
I wish I was closer to this place so I could go here more often. Â
Staff is friendly, and during lunch time, it does get pretty busy.
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