[zcaveman]

Most places around here that serve hash browns probably get them out a bag/box of grated potatoes and fry them on a griddle with oil. Only one side is crispy (if that). They are usually still oily. So far Denny's make the "better" hash browns. As for home fries (the cubed jobs), most places seem to deep fry them and they are hard and not very tasty. Billy's Cafe, TooJays, and the Plaza in Belleview are the few places that actually care about home fries and use real potato chunks and do them on the griddle. There might be more places but I have not found them yet.