medium-rare, ask for the chimichurri or peppercorn sauce — fries should be thin and crispy

ask in a glass not a paper cup if you're staying — totally different drink

a safe order at almost any place — if this is bad, the menu has bigger problems

small is the right size — anything bigger and it's really a latte in disguise

sleeper menu item at a lot of cafes, often beats any of the pastries on offer