Bar + Diner, Takapuna
Franc's Bar & Diner
Bring yourself, or bring your friends, and relax among the colourful sights and sounds of summer all year round.
Bar + Diner, Takapuna
Franc's Bar & Diner
Breakfast, lunch & dinner, we've got you covered.
Bar + Diner, Takapuna
Franc's Bar & Diner
Soak in the only unobstructed view of beautiful Takapuna Beach, just a few steps from street to sand.
Bar + Diner, Takapuna
Franc's Bar & Diner
Want $1 back for every $10 you spend? Earn and redeem Joylab Rewards Dollars in our network of 20+ bars, pubs and restaurants across Auckland.
Bar + Diner, Takapuna
Franc's Bar & Diner
Bring yourself, or bring your friends, and relax among the colourful sights and sounds of summer all year round.
Bar + Diner, Takapuna
Franc's Bar & Diner
Breakfast, lunch & dinner, we've got you covered.
Bar + Diner, Takapuna
Franc's Bar & Diner
Soak in the only unobstructed view of beautiful Takapuna Beach, just a few steps from street to sand.
Bar + Diner, Takapuna
Franc's Bar & Diner
Want $1 back for every $10 you spend? Earn and redeem Joylab Rewards Dollars in our network of 20+ bars, pubs and restaurants across Auckland.

- Main Beach
- The Strand, Takapuna
- Auckland
- View map
- 09 488 0016
- Hours
- Monday - Thursday: 12pm - 8pm
- Friday: 12pm - late
- Saturday - Sunday: 10am - late
Soak in the only unobstructed view of beautiful Takapuna Beach at Franc’s, just a few steps from street to sand. Our beachside diner smacks of fresh fish, crisp lager, flopping jandals and easy service from sunrise to sunset. Bring yourself, or bring your friends, and relax among the colourful sights and sounds of summer all year round.
Say g'day to Steve, chief joybringer at Franc's.
Menu
- BRUNCH
- Saturday & Sunday
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- Louisiana fried chicken 'n waffles
- bacon, black pepper maple syrup, burnt lemon, salted caramel cream 26.5
- Naked breakfast
- eggs how you like them, toasted sourdough 15.0 GFA | ADD sausage pattie 6.0 | bacon 6.0
- Cornbread fritters
- fresh avocado, jalapeño sour cream, fried eggs 23.0 V | ADD bacon 6.0
- Eggs bennie skillet
- chopped waffle hash brown, poached eggs, hollandaise 18.0 GF | ADD bacon 6.0 | salmon 10.0
- Breakfast skillet
- flame roasted pepper & onion sauce, baked eggs, feta crumble, waffle potato, sour dough 23.0 GFA | ADD chorizo 7.0 | bacon 6.0
- The big one
- two poached eggs, maple bacon, sausage pattie, hash brown waffle, buttermilk pancake, honey butter, roast tomato 29.0
- Steve-O’s pork belly
- crispy pork, crushed potatoes, apple sauce, poached eggs, hollandaise 25.0
- Buttermilk waffles
- chocolate banana, cream cheese frosting, candied walnuts, whipped cream 23.0 | ADD bacon 6.0
- Mince on toast
- poached egg, pecorino, rocket, super seeds 24.0 GFA
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- LITTLE FRANC'S BRUNCH
- 12 years and under
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- Scrambled eggs on toast
- grilled tomato 13.0 GFA
- Kids rosti
- bacon, poached egg, hollandaise 14.9 GF
- Waffles
- seasonal fruits, maple, whipped cream 13.0 V
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- BITES
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- Flatbread & hummus
- 14.9 V
- Fried cauliflower
- Korean chilli oil, edamame, sriracha aioli 17.9 V
- Mac ‘n cheese bites
- grana padano, harissa ketchup 17.5 V
- Grilled cajun prawns
- pineapple salsa, secret sauce 20.5 GF
- Salt & pepper squid
- sesame, spring onion, togarashi sweet chilli 18.9 GF
- Pulled lamb tostada
- almond dukkha, green harissa, pickled onions 19.0
- Corn bread hush puppies
- jalapeño sour cream 17.5 V
- Buttermilk fried chicken
- honey butter 19.9
- Chicken nibbles 9pc
- ranch dressing 21.0 ADD hot & sticky firecracker glaze 1.5
- Loaded waffle fries
- pulled pork, cheese, gravy, jalapeño 18.9 VA
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- BOWLS
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- Green bowl
- broccoli, baby spinach, green beans, red rice, smashed avocado, green dressing 25.9 VG/GF
- Nacho salad bowl
- baby cos leaves, guacamole, tortilla chips, guindilla chilli, pumpkin seed granola 23.9 V
- Buddha bowl
- falafel bites, fried jalapeños, hummus, pickled cucumber, mixed seeds, baby spinach, tahini dressing, fresh avocado 25.9 V/GF
- Add to any bowl
- grilled chicken 7.0 | squid 7.0 | veggie sausage 6.0
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- BOARD
- Franc’s board
- mac 'n cheese bites, chicken wings, salt & pepper squid, pork belly bites, flatbread & hummus 69.0
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- MAINS
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- PICK IT UP
- Smashed cheeseburger
- wagyu beef pattie, cheddar cheese, Franc’s sauce, fries 19.5 DOUBLE IT UP extra pattie 7.0
- Fried chicken sando
- breaded chicken thigh, bacon, lettuce, pickles, ranch dressing, fries 27.5
- Sticky pork belly dog
- apple kimchi slaw, chilli, mustard, BBQ sauce, waffle fries 25.5
- Plant eater burger
- mushroom & lentil pattie, lettuce, green dressing, tomato 26.5 V/VGA
- Grilled fish tacos (2)
- Franc’s sauce, shredded leaves, tomato & onion salsa, avocado, pickles 19.0
- GF burger bun - add 2.0
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- KNIFE & FORK
- Fish & chips
- Franc’s sauce, lemon 27.5
- 300g sirloin steak & chips
- fried egg, garlic butter, fries 37.5 GF
- Chicken schnitzel
- Franc’s slaw, gravy 28.9
- Pork belly
- char siu glaze, coconut rice, greens, chilli, crispy onion, sesame seeds 30.9 GF
- 16-hour lamb shoulder
- spiced cauliflower rice, roti, pomegranate salsa 36.0
- Franc’s fried chicken & waffles
- bacon, honey butter, burnt lemon 26.5
- Blackened salmon
- charred greens, feta, spice seed, green dressing, prawns, lemon 35.9 GF
- Mac ‘n cheese
- garlic & pancetta crumb 24.5 VA
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- SIDES
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- Fries
- crack salt, aioli 9.5 GF
- Waffle fries
- Franc’s sauce 10.5 V
- Cos leaves
- Franc’s sauce, spicy seeds 9.5 V
- Crispy onion rings
- ketchup 11.0 V
- Seasonal veggies
- feta, spicy seed 10.0 V/GF
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- MAINS
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- Franc’s fried chicken
- fries 14.0
- Smashed cheeseburger
- fries 14.5 GF bun add 2.0
- Battered fish 'n chips
- 14.0
- Loaded fries
- cheese, gravy 11.5
- Mac ‘n cheese
- 14.5 V
- Grilled chicken
- veggies 14.9 GF
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- TREATS
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- Chocolate brownie
- vanilla soft serve 9.0 GF
- Sundae soft serve
- vanilla ice cream, wafers, sprinkles, chocolate sauce 9.0
- Soft serve cone
- with sprinkles 5.0
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- Salted caramel apple pie
- caramel, vanilla ice cream 14.0
- S’mores
- waffle, hazelnut, dulce de leche, graham crackers, chocolate crumble, torched marshmallows 14.0
- Cheesecake of the day
- please ask one of our friendly staff for today’s flavour 13.5
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- Please click the 'Download Menu' button above to see our beverage menu

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Your Event
From your mate’s birthday to slick work parties and wedding receptions, there are joyful memories ready to be made right here (or forgotten, as appropriate).
Francs is part of Auckland’s most joyful hospitality network, where you can be rewarded for connecting with your nearest and dearest at over 20 neighbourhood locals.


Everyday / Franc's Bar & Diner
Soak in the stunning views of Takapuna and the Waitemata Harbour at Francs, just a short skip to the beach.
Our beachside diner smacks of fresh fish, crisp lager, flopping jandals and easy service 'til the sun goes down. Bring yourself, or bring your friends and relax among the colourful sights and sounds of summer all year round.
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Saturdays & Sundays / Franc's Bar & Diner
There's nothing better than that delicous meal between breakfast and lunch where it's equally acceptable to eat a stack of bacons, eggs and sausages as it is to demolish a plate of sweet, maple syrup waffles - uh oh, now we're really drooling..
At Franc's, we're big brunchers! Which is why our weekend brunch menu has something for everyone to pair with a hot coffee, smoothie or mimosa.
Book in your next catch up, brunch date or family gathering at Franc's.