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retiredguy123 07-13-2025 11:11 AM

Restaurant Fries
 
I have stopped buying fries from full service restaurants because they are usually not hot, too thick, and they lack flavor. The fries at McDonald's and Wendy's are way better and less expensive than any full service restaurant that I have tried. Does anyone have a restaurant recommendation for fries?

ElDiabloJoe 07-13-2025 12:03 PM

You'd have to be in SoCal, but The Habit's fries are the best!! Second fave actually has a bunch of Florida locations (expanding), FatBurger. Big wide fat steak fries, yummy!

asianthree 07-13-2025 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2445197)
I have stopped buying fries from full service restaurants because they are usually not hot, too thick, and they lack flavor. The fries at McDonald's and Wendy's are way better and less expensive than any full service restaurant that I have tried. Does anyone have a restaurant recommendation for fries?

Six months ago I could name more than 6 in the bubble restaurant that served perfect fry. Not greasy, crunchy exterior yet fluffy inside. A few restaurants are now serving sidewinder fries, which have become popular in non chain restaurants.

McD’s fries will still look the same from day one between your seat to 5 years later. Restaurant fries will mold within days.

TommyT 07-13-2025 01:36 PM

Chick-Fil-A

Stu from NYC 07-13-2025 01:39 PM

A bit of a drive but My Cousin Vinnies has excellent fries and greats chicken strips and wings

Stu from NYC 07-13-2025 01:39 PM

WAs in Chili's last week and fries were good.

OrangeBlossomBaby 07-13-2025 01:58 PM

I'm a fan of Five Guys fries. They're not crispy, they're actually pretty limp. But they're pretty amazing tasting. A natural "sweet" nuttiness that comes from the skins being left on when they slice them.

Pugchief 07-13-2025 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby (Post 2445239)
I'm a fan of Five Guys fries. They're not crispy, they're actually pretty limp. But they're pretty amazing tasting. A natural "sweet" nuttiness that comes from the skins being left on when they slice them.

Agree. Very tasty.
If you ask for them well done they will be firmer/crisper.
Warning: grossly overpriced

retiredguy123 07-13-2025 03:12 PM

I can remember buying the original Boardwalk Fries in Ocean City, Maryland and in malls in Maryland and Virginia. Those fries would put most Villages restaurants to shame.

ElDiabloJoe 07-13-2025 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2445253)
I can remember buying the original Boardwalk Fries in Ocean City, Maryland and in malls in Maryland and Virginia. Those fries would put most Villages restaurants to shame.

You mean Thrasher's fries in OC, the ones in the cup? Man, those were next level epic!

retiredguy123 07-13-2025 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Pugchief (Post 2445242)
Agree. Very tasty.
If you ask for them well done they will be firmer/crisper.
Warning: grossly overpriced

Actually, when you compare the price for a side of fries in a full service restaurant, the Five Guys price is not too bad, especially after adding the tip.

Bill14564 07-13-2025 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2445253)
I can remember buying the original Boardwalk Fries in Ocean City, Maryland and in malls in Maryland and Virginia. Those fries would put most Villages restaurants to shame.

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Originally Posted by ElDiabloJoe (Post 2445256)
You mean Thrasher's fries in OC, the ones in the cup? Man, those were next level epic!

Give Five Guys a try if you haven’t already.

alwann 07-13-2025 03:29 PM

fries
 
BurgerKing does a good job on their fries. If you want them really hot, ask to have a serving fro the next batch.

alwann 07-13-2025 03:32 PM

OC fries
 
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Originally Posted by ElDiabloJoe (Post 2445256)
You mean Thrasher's fries in OC, the ones in the cup? Man, those were next level epic!

Yeah, they were/are cooked in peanut oil.

ElDiabloJoe 07-13-2025 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill14564 (Post 2445260)
Give Five Guys a try if you haven’t already.

I have, many times. Best thing about 5Guys are the peanuts.


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