Fast food restaurants

Frankie Fat Cake

2 44 reviews Glenfair Boulevar, Daventry St, Lynnwood Manor, Pretoria, 0081, South Africa

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Frankie Fat Cake is a fast food restaurant located on Glenfair Boulevard in Lynnwood Manor, Pretoria. It specializes in traditional South African vetkoek, commonly referred to as fatcakes, which are yeast dough pastries filled with a variety of savory ingredients. The menu features classic options like chicken mayo, ham and cheese, as well as innovative burgers such as jalapeno and bacon onion ring varieties. The fatcakes are noted for their soft texture and subtle sweetness, complemented by fresh garnishes and crispy slap chips. The atmosphere is casual, catering to those seeking a quick, satisfying meal in a straightforward setting. Positioned as a local favorite, Frankie Fat Cake offers a simple yet authentic take on familiar fast food while maintaining a focus on quality and generous portions. It serves as a notable destination for those interested in experiencing a blend of comfort food with South African culinary tradition.

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Dine-in

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Lunch
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Lunch
Dinner
Counter service
Dessert

Atmosphere

Casual

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Reviews for Frankie Fat Cake

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Based on 44 reviews

Frankie Fat Cake in Lynnwood Manor, Pretoria, is widely recognized for its flavorful and fresh fast food offerings, particularly its vetkoek and diverse range of fatcakes. Reviewers consistently praise the quality of ingredients, noting the freshness of garnishes and the appealing balance of flavors, such as a subtle sweetness in the bread. Portions are generally regarded as good value for money, complementing the overall dining experience. While the food quality receives strong commendations, some patrons mention slightly longer than expected waiting times, suggesting occasional delays in service. Despite this, the consistent warmth, taste, and ample servings help maintain positive impressions, making Frankie Fat Cake a favored spot for flavorful fast food with a local twist.

Moller Thompson

Feb 21, 2026

Waiting time is slightly longer than expected but the food was good, chicken mayo vetkoek was delicious and the slap chips were also good.

Zaine Smith

Dec 22, 2025

Food was honestly delicious. Fatcake was soft and the garnish on the Dagwood was fresh. The lettuce still had crunch. Portion to price i highly recommend them!

Linda Botha

Dec 16, 2025

Thank you for the amazing fatcakes (vetkoeke) that we bought today. The Cheese poppers were so fresh and tasty! We loved the Chicken Mayo and Ham & Cheese Fatcakes. The Fatcakes has a hint of sweetness in it, which is awesome. We will see you very soon.

Marc Klynhans

Dec 13, 2025

I'm the king of bad luck. If there is something to go wrong, it will go wrong for me. This place was a breath of fresh air. I ordered some vetkoek and mince, a jalapeno burger and a bacon onion ring burger. Jalapeno burger was delicious. Mince tasted good, lots of chips, and the food was hot. Based on other reviews, I hope my weekend doesn't go downhill, but without knowing, 5 stars.