Steak ‘n Shake
3111 Nieder Road
Small order $1.79
These itty bitty sticks need a lot of work. For starters, the size of them makes you feel as if you’re on a diet—fried food style. Three Steak ‘n Shake French fries equal one French fry at any other fast food stop. They are way too bland, so salt and possibly even pepper is an absolute must. And don’t think about putting the little sucker in your mouth right away because it is entirely too hot. Hold the fry out the window before popping it in your mouth.
One star
Spangles
3420 W. 6th Street
Small order $1.29
“It just tastes better”—sometimes. These fries have a unique potato flavor that makes you realize you are actually eating a potato. They are long and have a tight crisp to them. Although they aren’t seasoned fries, they have just the right amount of salt, so you don’t need to add anything to them.
Two stars
Back Yard Burgers
2351 W. 31st Street
Small order $1.19
Back Yard Burgers offers seasoned or waffle fries. The seasoned fries are long, thick, crunchy and perfectly seasoned. They are a little mushy in the middle, but the outside crunch makes up for the squishy, mushy inside.
Three stars
Arby’s
1533 W. 23rd Street
Small order $1.29
Who knew that a roast beef restaurant would have the best fries in town? There isn’t anything straight about them either. Their uniqueness adds to the fun. These curly fries have the perfect amount of seasoning and crunchiness. Some are short and curly, while others just seem to go on forever. It’s the one time you should definitely play with your food.
Four stars
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