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Top Spots For French Fries In Chicago

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Would you like fries with that? These aren't your standard steak-cut fries. The french fries below, are local favorites for a reason.

From Chili to Parmesan Cheese, you can get just about anything on french fries these days. Check out some of the fanciest french fries in Chicago.

The Fifty/50

2047 W. Division St.
Chicago, IL

Menu focuses on three main areas; smoked foods, fried foods, and sandwiches. Their specialties also include homemade "Triple Secret" and Fifty/50 Cheese Sauce.

Featured Fries:

Cheese Fries- Fifty/50 Cheese Sauce, Melted Cheddar, Seasoned Waffle Fries-$8 Add Bacon or Chili $1.

Also available- Waffle, Sweet Potato Fries

The Counter

666 W Diversey Parkway
Chicago, IL

Anti-Established in 2003, The Counter® is the 21st century's bold answer to the classic burger joint. 312,120+ different burger combinations make every burger as unique as each customer.

Featured Fries:

Chili Cheese Fries- Chili, Tillamook Cheddar, Red Onion, Sour Cream

Parmesan French Fries- Mixed with Parsley, Rosemary, & Garlic Aioli

"Fifty-Fifty"- Fries & Sweet Potato Fries; Fries & Crispy Onion Strings; Sweet Potato & Crispy Onion Strings

Also available- Regular Fries, Tillamook Cheddar Fries, Sweet Potato Fries

Paramount Room

415 North Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago, IL

Chef Stephen Dunne serves Paramount Room's acclaimed and award winning internatonally inspired cuisine daily, and until 1am on Friday and Saturday nights.

Featured Fries:

Hand-cut Fries with Garlic aioli

Featured (Not) Fries:
Tempura Fried Green Beans with Spicy lime-chili dipping sauce

ROCKS

Lincoln Park/Lakeview
Chicago, IL

ROCKS has two Chicago locations, in Lincoln Park and in Lakeview. Open at 5pm throughout the week and 11am on weekends, any day is a good day to grab a cocktail and a bite after work or watch your favorite teams (college and pro) on the 8 big screen televisions.

Featured Fries:

Greek Fries-Fries tossed in olive oil and oregano, topped with feta cheese

Also available- Traditional Fries, Sweet Potato Fries, Curly Fries

Have a favorite fry spot we missed? Tell us about it below.

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