Being that Frank's pizza is open virtually all night, Frank and his employees have seen some very interesting characters waltz into his shop. Including, but not limited to: throwing up all over the place, and peeing in various spots across the eating area. "Some people have a hard time understanding that these decorated plants in the shop are not real plants", explains Frank with an uncanny Italian chuckle. Mats, disco lights, and even the tip jar have all been stolen before, Frank tells, "they're not bad people, they're just drunk." Frank's Pizza is not only a restaurant, but a great people-watching place as well.
Frank grew up in Italy, and even graduated from university with a degree in accounting. When he decided to move across the pond to the United States, he landed in Staten Island, NY. While in search of a career however, Frank was working and spending most of his time at a local pizzeria in Staten Island. Seeing opportunity, Frank took his ideas and experience from his time at the pizzeria and ran with it, opening the first Frank's Pizza in Staten Island in 2006. "It was fun, and better money than any career I was pursuing", justified Frank. As to how he ended up in Bloomsburg, Frank started working in college towns when he opened up his second store near Seton Hall University. From there, multiple Frank's Pizzas showed up near schools like Albright College, Wilkes, and more. In 2011, Frank opened his Bloomsburg location right across from Bloomin' Bagels and competitor, Tri Pi Pizzeria on Main Street.
Hailing from Italy, Frank is about 40 years old with some grey areas in his hair, standing tell and slender in his black polo and khakis (the usual work attire). His loud and booming voice carries throughout the whole establishment to his employees and to customers. "How can I help you my friend?" he asks genuinely and politely. It is easy to see that Frank loves what he does, and has a true passion for delivering his favorite Italian food to Bloomsburg. He gained this love through his father, who raised him in Italy on true Italian cuisine. His father encouraged him to do what he had to do, regardless of the degree he has. Had Frank not spoke with such a hard accent, he explains, he might have found a job as an accountant. "At the time there was a real barrier between me and English", Frank recalls of a time when he was struggling to get a job in the states. He stayed persistent, and realized everything he'd been looking for was right in front him at his pizza shop he'd been working at.
With Frank's background in Italy, the entire restaurant is themed in Italian flag colors. Photos of Italian market squares and shops litter the walls of the Trattoria, along with Godfather pictures in frames. The counter is open and it is easy to see the pizza toppings available, backed up by old fashioned brick ovens and the self-serve refrigerator. On a busy night, its difficult to find open seating as the loud music plays, and orders are shouted by employees announcing the ready meals. This is the atmosphere that Frank's looks to create every weekend night in Bloomsburg. It seems to happen with ease, because when that late night hunger hits, the only place open, is Frank's. A menu with variety, and a hometown ora around the shop makes Frank's a go-to for college students and Bloomsburg locals alike.
Frank grew up in Italy, and even graduated from university with a degree in accounting. When he decided to move across the pond to the United States, he landed in Staten Island, NY. While in search of a career however, Frank was working and spending most of his time at a local pizzeria in Staten Island. Seeing opportunity, Frank took his ideas and experience from his time at the pizzeria and ran with it, opening the first Frank's Pizza in Staten Island in 2006. "It was fun, and better money than any career I was pursuing", justified Frank. As to how he ended up in Bloomsburg, Frank started working in college towns when he opened up his second store near Seton Hall University. From there, multiple Frank's Pizzas showed up near schools like Albright College, Wilkes, and more. In 2011, Frank opened his Bloomsburg location right across from Bloomin' Bagels and competitor, Tri Pi Pizzeria on Main Street.
As for what separates Frank's from chain and other local Italian cuisine restaurants, Frank himself describes that their signature "Fat Sandwich" is unlike any other item in town. Consisting of French fries, lettuce, tomato, and onion on every sandwich, there are 12 variations of this monstrosity of a sub. Some of these variants include mozzarella sticks, gyro, cheese steak, or even chicken fingers. The sandwich isn't the only thing "fat" about the menu. It spans from hot subs, cold subs, pizza pies and slices of over 6 different toppings, and 21 value combo meal specials. With nothing on the menu over $8.05, Frank's is the perfect place for college students, and anyone looking for a hometown slice of pizza, at a hometown price.
Hailing from Italy, Frank is about 40 years old with some grey areas in his hair, standing tell and slender in his black polo and khakis (the usual work attire). His loud and booming voice carries throughout the whole establishment to his employees and to customers. "How can I help you my friend?" he asks genuinely and politely. It is easy to see that Frank loves what he does, and has a true passion for delivering his favorite Italian food to Bloomsburg. He gained this love through his father, who raised him in Italy on true Italian cuisine. His father encouraged him to do what he had to do, regardless of the degree he has. Had Frank not spoke with such a hard accent, he explains, he might have found a job as an accountant. "At the time there was a real barrier between me and English", Frank recalls of a time when he was struggling to get a job in the states. He stayed persistent, and realized everything he'd been looking for was right in front him at his pizza shop he'd been working at.
With Frank's background in Italy, the entire restaurant is themed in Italian flag colors. Photos of Italian market squares and shops litter the walls of the Trattoria, along with Godfather pictures in frames. The counter is open and it is easy to see the pizza toppings available, backed up by old fashioned brick ovens and the self-serve refrigerator. On a busy night, its difficult to find open seating as the loud music plays, and orders are shouted by employees announcing the ready meals. This is the atmosphere that Frank's looks to create every weekend night in Bloomsburg. It seems to happen with ease, because when that late night hunger hits, the only place open, is Frank's. A menu with variety, and a hometown ora around the shop makes Frank's a go-to for college students and Bloomsburg locals alike.
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