The Best French Fries

[marlie202]

Ok-I have tried Pommes Frites on 2nd Ave--where else are the best fries in NYC????.thanks

[R Washburn]

B. Cafe. Unfortunately, they don't have the same selection of dipping sauces as their old place (B. Frites), but the new place is great.

They also serve the best $22 steak frites in Manhattan, IMHO.

[esyle]

Artisanal, hands down.

[Sean Dell]

Have we mentioned Petite Abeille in the above? I'm coming to have a new appreciation for their fries, washed down with a lovely Belgian beer? The terrible thing is that the place is one block from my office, which is a wicked temptation to put before a weak sinner like me..

- Sean

[jinet12]

I LOVE the pomme frites at Balthazar

[jwobkk]

The fries at Les Halles are outstanding...too bad I can't say that about the steaks.

[Sean Dell]

Couldn't agree more. Which is why I prefer the steak frites at Balthazar.

And, incidentally, isn't it funny how some recommend Schiller's fries, without recommending the mother ship?

- Sean

[haleyjen]

Balthazar or Schiller's.

[porkpa]

I have eaten fries at many, if not most of the places mentioned above. My favorite fries in NYC and probably anywhere else are to be found at the steakhouse Cite.

[csw]

union square coffee shop serves the best herb fries.

[D...DF]

Burger Joint at Parker Meridian (for the shoestring variety).

[tbear]

I have said it before, and will say it again. Zip Burger on 52nd has excellent Belgian style fries and home-made mayo.

[mr_fro2000]

Depends on what style of fries you like. I prefer regular-sized shoe string fries (mickey d's size) to belgian-style fries.

I was PLEASANTLY surprised w/ the fries I had at Dylan Prime which were super hot, extra crispy and nicely salted.

[Drew E]

There's a place in the east village at Ave. A between 7th and 8th. diagonally across from Niagara. Little dump of a place...but the fries are excellent. The come in two sizes, $4 and $6. The $4 order is probably equal to 4 supersized McD fries. They've got a ton of toppings, all free, although they're (I think) Hellman's, not homemade.

[surly]

you're referring to the tiny no-name place on the west side of avenue a that also serves egg creams, right? i think a lot of old-timers refer to that place as "ray's", which was apparently its name back in the day.

[DoctortedNYC]

I had excellent fries with an excellent burger at Artisanal last week.

[Sean Dell]

Balthazar.
Petite Abeille
And, for something different, Beppe, who call theirs 'Tuscan' fries, served with herbs and a little garlic. Oh dear. Quite fantastic.
Bruxelles

All American is going on my list for a Sunday lunch motorcycle ride when the weather warms up.

- Sean

[piccola]

I think it's telling that no one mentions Pommes Frites, which is basically a fry joint

[Lucia]

The OP specifically asked for a suggestion other than Pommes Frites.

[piccola]

duh. that's what happens when you only read the subject line.

[elecsheep9]

I used to love B. Frites, the place that was a few blocks from the Ed Sullivan theatre. I was sad when they closed down.

[joe_restaurant]

raouls in soho...and ask for the au poivre sauce for dipping. sinfully good!

[shirlotta]

extra virgin in west village has really good fries - really nice crispy texture, thin cut (but not too thin), fried with herbs and garlic cloves, and served with gorgonzola sauce. YUM.

[elecsheep9]

Its not in Manhattan, but if you want to venture out to Long Island, there is this old burger stand on Merrick Road in Massapequa called "All American Drive-In". They have the best fries you ever can hope to have. Its not gourmet at all, and you certainly aren't gonna call these Pommes Frites, but I tell you, ask anyone who's spent time on the South Shore of Long Island where the best fries are, and they will tell you All American Drive-In.

[TipsyMcStagger]

I agree! I grew up skateboarding distance from All American and hadn't been for many years. But I was on LI two weeks ago and stopped in. That place is sooo good...in the greasy, artery clogging, road-food kind of way! :)

By the way, they cut their own fries from whole potatoes in the restaurant. Anyone who has read "Fast Food Nation" knows what's a rarity that is.

Tipsy

[elecsheep9]

I grew up in North Massapequa, not too far from Boundary Avenue and just about 4 miles up Broadway from All American. However, I had cousins who lived super close to All American, on Massapequa Avenue, a few blocks south of Merrick Road.

People who never grew up with All American just don't understand what they are missing out on. I love their quarter pounder with cheese also. And the prices are sooo cheap!

[marlie202]

Sounds good--will try Tartine and Cafe Bruxelles-thanks--I love moules too

[lconnor]

Tartine in the West Village can't be beat, particularly w/the roasted chicken and guacamole.

[Lucia]

This topic comes up from time to time, so you might want to do a search. My favorites are Cafe de Bruxelles and Petite Abeille.

[MMRuth]

Haven't been for about six months, but love the ones at Cafe de Bruxelles - used to be our first stop after getting off a plane in Miami (before we moved back to NYC). My husband and a friend once ate 7 orders of them. If you go - the other dishes I like are the moules, the steak and the endive salad. I try not to stray to far from those based on past experience.

[bakedbeans]

Sarges Deli on 3rd and 36th