. "Fran's is simply a staple of Toronto living. If you live or work downtown, chances are this 24 hour, 365 day a year diner has become a second home for you. Fran's has been there for me from my college days of stumbling in inebriated at 2 am with a pancake craving, to early more pre-work breakfasts, to late night exam studying. \n\nThe menu is extensive - comparable to Denny's in the states, but better quality. Where else can you order surf and turf with a side order of pancakes, a smoothie and a big ol' slice of carrot cake? No matter what you're craving, Fran's will have it, 24 hours a day.\n\nThe best deal by far is the big breakfast - for $12 you get a breakfast fit for a king, or rather Noah: 2 of everything. 2 breakfast sausages, 2 eggs, 2 orders of bacon (4 slices), 2 pancakes, 2 pieces of toast, and a big portion of their horribly addictive homefries. It's the perfect portion to split between 2 people, and the beauty is with their bottomless coffees, the bill comes to just under $20. \n\nAs often as I come here, I should probably have stocks in this place."^^ . . . "1"^^ . "2011-03-31T00:00:00"^^ . "5"^^ . "0"^^ . "0"^^ .