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French Fries Trail around Champaign-Urbana

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They are one of our most popular guilty pleasures, and we offer a list of where to find the best ones

Whether you dip your fries in ketchup, honey mustard cheese, or aioli, a simple dish becomes so much more with the perfect accompaniments. We asked our readers to help us come up with some of Champaign-Urbana’s best French fries and your recommendations did not disappoint. One reader put it best saying that “any fries are amazing,” and we agree. While Meatheads, Portillos, Five Guys, Freddy’s, That Burger Joint, Culver’s, and Steak N Shake received honorable mentions, we focus on bringing you a listing of some of the best dishes from locally owned businesses.

Baldarotta Porketta and Sicilian Sausage, Urbana: “Baldarotta ‘s house fries are amazing!” “Baldarottas, for sure!”

Big Grove Tavern, Champaign: “The truffle fries at Big Grove. They were heaven on a plate.” “Crispy, salty, and fabulous.” “The truffle fries will be hard to beat…but you can’t eat very many.” “Love how crispy and flavorful they are!” “Hands down, Big Grove Tavern’s truffle fries. Always hot and crispy.”

Billy Barooz, Champaign: “Billy Barooz sweet potato fries!”

Bobo’s Barbeque, Champaign: “I love Bobo’s Bbq fries! They are soft, potato-y and just salty enough! Even the burnt ones taste good.”

Boomerang’s Bar & Grill, Urbana: “I think Boomerang’s Bar & Grill fries are fantastic! They are homemade fries with kosher salt and pepper.  Absolutely delicious!”

Courier Cafe, Urbana: “They have great fries! I’m with everyone saying Courier Cafe! They do something that almost batters them and adds the perfect amount of seasoning without being salty.”

Farren’s Pub & Eatery, Champaign: “Their fries are amazing. The perfect side to any burger. Make sure to add the truffle salt.”

Fiesta Cafe, Champaign: “Hands down, Fiesta Cafe.” “Those fries are deeeelicious.”

Guido’s Bar and Grill, Champaign: “I could eat Guido’s fries by themself. They are amazing.”

Legends Bar and Grill, Champaign: “Try Legends’ loaded fries. They are cheesy bacon-y goodness.” “Mmmm yes. What she said.”

Miga Modern Cuisine, Champaign: “Parmesan fries!” “And their ketchup!!”

Murphy’s Pub, Champaign: “We drive to campustown just to get Murphy’s fries.”

Naya, Champaign: “They have the most amazing honey cayenne fries!”

Niro’s Gyros, Champaign and Urbana: “Not fancy, just delicious. There’s something about Niro’s fries that we love!”  “Great fries with cheese.” “We eat their fries with the Greek dipping sauce.” “Always hot and crispy outside.”  “Niro’s Gyros fries are surprisingly good and so addictive.”

Punch, Champaign: “Punch’s parmesan-paprika fries are what dreams are made of!”

Sam’s Cafe, downtown Champaign: “Love the crinkle-cut fries.”

Seven Saints, Champaign: “I can’t ever decide between Seven Saints’ waffle fries or their sweet potato fries. Luckily, my husband orders one and I order the other so that we can split them both.”

Sun Singer Restaurant, Champaign: “Sun Singer’s parmesan truffle fries with aioli are the best!”  “Sun Singer’s fries are some of the best. Just the right amount of crunch!”  “Sun Singer’s fry game is strong!!” “Truffle Fries with garlic aioli! YUM”

The Wheelhouse, St. Joseph: “The Wheelhouse’s fries taste like real potatoes and are cooked perfectly – not soggy, not crunchy. Try the poutine.” “The Wheelhouse salt and vinegar dusted fries are the best.”

Windy City Express, Urbana: “Their fries are crisp on the outside, soft on the inside, and taste like no other fries in town — the perfect amount of salt. I’ve never had a bag that wasn’t fresh, hot, and delicious.” “Everything I’ve had there is fresh, hot, and delicious.”

Wingstop, Champaign: “I can’t help myself. Wingstop’s fries are hard to beat.”

 

What would you add?  Email us here and tell us who has the best fries in Champaign-Urbana and what makes them so noteworthy!

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