Sure, we can all agree that French fries in their crispy, golden state are and will always be a delicious classic. But across the country, cities like New York, Houston, Portland and many others have started cranking out ridiculous, yet outrageously delicious types of fries. Check out these 17 insanely pimped out versions of America’s favorite vegetable:
New York City
Sticky’s Finger Joint: S’more Fries
Sticky’s makes the difficult decision between salty and sweet for you.
Toloache: Avocado Fries
Photo courtesy of toloache.com
Avocado Toast, meet your newest rival.
JoJu NY: Banh Mi Frites
Photo courtesy of boneandmarrow.com
This French-Vietnamese classic just got even more hybrid.
Narcissa: Carrot Fries with Tofu Aioli
Narcissa will make you eat your vegetables and like them too.
Peacefood Cafe: Chickpea Fries
Photo courtesy of peacefoodcafe.com
Cause who says falafel is the only way to eat fried chickpeas?
Houston
Boheme Café & Wine Bar: Vietnamese Fries
Can’t choose between American and Vietnamese food? Here’s your solution.
Sammy’s Wild Game Grill: Python Chili Cheese Fries
Photo courtesy of sammywildgamegrill.com
Yeah, you read correctly. Head over to Sammy’s and try some snake with your spuds.
Chicago
Saucy Porka: Sweet Potato Curry Fries
Photo courtesy of flickr.com
Hurry for the curry.
Frite Street: Philly Cheese Steak Fries
A little bit of Philly in Chi-Town.
Los Angeles
Spitz: Street Car Fries
A street car named desire, amirite?
Plan Check: Pastrami Gravy Fries
Everything you love about a Reuben, smothered over fries.
Atlanta
Chai Pani: Okra Fries
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It’s okra, so it has to be healthy, right?
Portland
Potato Champion: Pb and J Fries
Photo courtesy of npr.org
Because it’s never not peanut butter jelly time.
Foster Burger: Black and White Fries with Squid Ink Aioli
Ketchup is soo basic these days.
San Francisco
Curry Up Now: Sexy Fries
Because Chicken Tikka Masala makes everything sexier.
Namu Gaji: Gamja Bulgogi Fries
Bulgogi Bowl lovers, this french fry dish’s for you.
San Diego
Lolita’s San Diego: Carne Asada Fries
A must try if you’re visiting San Diego.