Where have you had the best fries AND the worst?!?!?!

[Blue Lightning 275]

This is something I got curious about because my favorite fries used to be made by burger king, but they're not as good as they used to make 'em
 

Also a lot of people tell me Wendy's fries are the most delicious thing they've ever had. THEY ARE SOGGY AND NO DELISHUS!!! LOL
 

What is your opinion?

[Chigens and Kay 3,832]

Red Robin's.

 

I have eaten there a number of times and I just cant get enough of their fries. I even rememeber myself saying "These are the best fries I ever had."

 

Worst fries probably goes to...McDonald's. At least in my town and surrounding area. They used to be good but now they just suck.

Edited March 10, 2013 by Chigens and Kay

[Celtore 2,770]

I remember a bar called Shoeless Joes and they served excellent fries. It was the first time I had lattice fries, they were crispy and I really enjoyed them.

 

As for the worst i've ever had, that title probably belongs to McDonalds. The secret to their fries is that they are drowned in salt and I just find them all around unpleasent... This might be a bit of a side effect for working there when I was a teenager as well, but still.

[Megas 27,626]

Best - In N Out's fries are amazing, especially when you get them animal styled

 

Worst - I guess Burger King, I never had any bad fries but most of burger king's sides in general are really meh

[TwiliciousAlkoi 369]

Best: A&W fries because they are so hot and crispy! I love crispy fries

 

Worst:Burger King because they are just not that much good tasting!

[~Sugar Sprinkles~ 638]

Best fries would be this home made cooking restraunt near where I live and they home make their fries and OMG its the best I have ever tried....and the worst? Maybe Burger king? I dunno, everytime I go to Burger King, their fries are always gushy and gross and have a nasty flavor.

[hawkflame 3,310]

Surprised everyone's saying Burger King because while they're not my favorite, I've always enjoyed them- I think I like them more now that they have a thicker cut.

 

But my choice for best fries? Nathan's. You know, the hot dog chain. They have these krinkle cut fries that are... *rediculously* good. a close second would be Chick Fil-A's waffle fries. These are the two best by a mile.

 

Lest favorite? I'd have to go with my own company's, Wendys. It's probably because I'm around them so much...

[Betez 1,734]

The best fries I've had are a tie between Five Guys and Stake n Shake. Five Guys' fries look nasty, but they taste amazing.

 

I honestly can't think of a place right now where I've had the worst fries.

As for the worst i've ever had, that title probably belongs to McDonalds. The secret to their fries is that they are drowned in salt and I just find them all around unpleasent... This might be a bit of a side effect for working there when I was a teenager as well, but still.

Worst fries probably goes to...McDonald's. At least in my town and surrounding area. They used to be good but now they just suck.

McDonalds' fries, here anyway, I think taste pretty good. Sure, they are greasy and salty, but what's a fry without salt? I will admit though that they probably would taste better without so much grease.

[~Master~ Button Mash 2,307]

Best fries? Five Guys by far. Only problem is that they give WAY too many. That seems like a weird complaint, but go there in person and trust me, you'll understand. They give fries in cups that they'll pack in your bag, but then they'll fill the rest of the bag with fries on top of it.

 

Worst? Smash Burger. They'd be much better if they didn't drown them in olive oil. Burger King is second (BK as a whole has just gone way down hill in the last few years).

Edited March 10, 2013 by AtomicBassCannon

[Crystalkeeper21 4]

Smash Burger's Smash Fries are some of the most original fries that I have had with their rosemary and EVOO.  I very much think they are outstanding and yummy. I really don't focus on the fries too much, but there I did and they were delicious. As for the worst fries, I would say those pathetic, excuse for a cut potato called McDonalds, ugh they are pathetic and not worth the calories.

[Blue Lightning 275]

I should have mentioned my own favorite fries were actually the curly ones at Arby's. I've even had All American Burger if anyone here knows that restaurant, located in only one place in the US and I gotta say they have some pretty good stuff too!
Also here's this!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5iWXv-rtVQ

[Shanks 10,816]

The best fries I ever had were my Dad's home made fries which he taught me how to make the same recipe was served at my Dad's old Italian restaurant with our most popular lunch item which was the muffaletta which is a Sandwhich that originated in an Italian deli in New Orleans. It is 2 pieces of Italian round flat bread with ham, salami, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato and a special olive spread served hot. And we also had a turkey muffaletta and even a muffaletta burger. Other than that though I also like Five Guy's burgers and this one place at my local mall that cooks their fries in peanut oil.

[Champion RD92 8,658]

Okay, first of all, McDonald's fries are complete garbage, they're super salty and greasy and gross.

 

I'm not sure about the best fries. There are a lot of places with good fries.

[AegisReflector 886]

For best fries, it's honestly a tie between Wendy's and Five Guys. Shocked at the many Wendy's haters in this topic, I think they taste pretty good, what with the sea salt addition and everything. Five Guys probably tops Wendy's though when it comes to quality and cut, plus they don't use a tremendous amount of salt (but still very greasy).

 

Worst is definitely McDonald's. Soggy and way too salty for me, although sometimes when I'm stuck to go there they give out fries that are actually cooked really well.

[TimeFactor 10]

Best fries - Some restaurant in an amusement park. I forget where and what it was called, but they were SO good

 

Worst - My school's cafeteria (which is odd considering a lot of the other stuff is delicious)

[Titan Rising 2,156]

Not a big fan of Chick-Fil-a's waffle fries.  I guess my favorite is burger king, I dunno.  Or these frozen zesty fries my mom makes with burgers

[Stellafera 3,836]

Tie between In N' Out and Five Guys. It's been a long time since I've been to the latter though, so I might remember it as better than it was, but In N' Out is so delicious, and you can actually see their awesome potato slicing machine there. 

[Rainbow Dash 1,472]

The best fries that i had would have to be In-'n-Out's. Their fries are made with actual potatoes. They are simply divine. best time to have them is at night for some reason.

 

The absolute worst fries that i ever had were fries made at McDonalds. They were soggy and greasy. you touched one and your hands were soaked. I'm pretty sure if i squeezed them i could lubricate my engine in my truck. plus they stay hot for 5 minutes due to the companies policy. They are also 90% water according to research.

[Scootalove 10,689]

Burger King's fries are probably the worst that I have tried. I like all the other restaurants with better fries, I just think Burger King is losing it's edge. But, Wendy's fries are really good.

[Crispy 5,563]

Departing from most of the answers on here, my favorite fries are made at Wing Stop!

 

Their made with salt and sugar, and they give you a big cup of cheese with them.  God damn amazing.

 

Worst probably goes to McDonalds.  Sometimes you can get lucky while their fresh, but usually you get  "Yep, we haven't switched out the oil in a while and these have been sitting for an hour, here's your soggy ruined potatoes!"

[Cupcake Ice Cream 436]

Worst - Wendy's is nasty. Even when they are cooked to 'perfection' they are bland and tasteless. Soggy and nasty

 

Best - Meatheads. They are so tasty and crisp but not just crunchy...and of course their cajun fries are to die for

[Soundgarden 2,758]

Feels like you 'mericans got like 5 million places to choose your stupid fries from. Geez, we in Sweden only got 4, unless there is a locally private owned fast food place

 

We got: McDonalds, Burger King, Max and Sybilla (The two latter ones are Swedish)

 

So, since there isn't much variety, I haven't tasted many different ones and my favorite so far is McDonalds. Not much to say...

Edited March 10, 2013 by Soundgarden

[the_jetfighter 94]

Best- Costco, the Costco cafeteria in my town is always super busy  so the fires are always fresh, and due to there super amazingness the gravy that they make, and the cheese curds that they use make some of the best poutine ever

 

Worst- i hate to say it, but when 5 guys burgers and fries opened up in the city i live in i was expecting the fries to be like this awe inspiring fried potato flying down from heaven on a golden chariot  and all i got was an unnecessary amount of cold, under cooked fries. And they did not even give the option to turn it into a poutine, it was a sad day for my world of fried food!   

[Stalliongrad 982]

Five Guys has the best fries no question. They are expensive but sooooooo worth it. They even overload the bag and cup they give you if you tip them.

 

Wendy's has the worst fries. They claim they taste better but all they did was add sea salt. They are always soggy. Everything you get from Wendy's is soggy for some reason.

[Evilshy 5,090]

Best is a tie between 5 Guys Cajun fries and my middle school cafeteria before they got health conscious.

 

Worst is a tie between ghe McDonalds in the Wal-Mart on 192nd Street and my middle school cafeteria after the got health conscious.

 

 

And I must have better Wendy's in my area than you guys, because Wendy's fries are awesome. Only problem is that there isn't much on them, but I just add my own salt and pepper.