Good morning, Smithville. Let us make your day.
From our oven to your table — every loaf, every sandwich, every treat is crafted with care at our Turney Street kitchen. Come as you are; stay for the smell of fresh bread.
A kitchen with a heartbeat
Franken Dog began as a one-oven dream on Turney Street — a place where the kind of food that makes you slow down lives. We bake our breads the old way: long ferments, honest ingredients, and enough time to let flavor do its work.
Our deli counter is just as thoughtful. Every sandwich is built to order, every spread is made in-house, and every guest is treated like a neighbor — because in Smithville, that's exactly what you are.
Breads pulled at dawn
Locally sourced when possible
Days a year, fresh daily
Love poured into every batch
Meet the sandwich that started it all
It's equal parts curiosity and comfort — a sandwich you won't find anywhere else in Smithville. Smoked brisket, house-made chipotle jam, sharp white cheddar on our signature sourdough, finished with pickled red onions from our own jar.
We've been perfecting this recipe since day one, and it remains the reason people drive in from Round Rock and Austin just to try it once. Once you do, you'll understand.
12-hour smoked brisket
Texas-style low & slow
House-made chipotle jam
Smoky-sweet balance
Aged white cheddar
Sharp & creamy melt
Pickled red onion
Quick-picked daily
What our neighbors say
"We've been coming to Franken Dog every Saturday morning for years. The bread is always perfect, and the staff remembers our names. It's the kind of place that makes a town feel like home."
A Loyal Customer
Smithville
"Drove all the way from Austin just to try the Franken Dog sandwich. Worth every mile. The flavors are bold but balanced — you can tell someone actually cares about what they're making."
A Visitor
Austin, TX
"Their croissants are the best I've had outside of Paris. Flaky, buttery, the kind that crumbles everywhere and you wouldn't have it any other way. I'm addicted."
A Regular
Smithville
We're waiting for you
Our Location
301 Turney St
Smithville, TX 78957
Phone
(512) 718-7213Hours
Mon – Fri: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Fresh bread. Good company.
See you at the counter.
Stop by 301 Turney St, or give us a call — we'd love to hear from you.
(512) 718-7213