thick enough to need a spoon — vanilla is the safe pick, but seasonal flavors win when fresh

thick-cut, crispy batter, sub them in for fries when offered — they're always the better play

crispy fried, pickle on top, soft potato bun — the best of these will surprise you

ask the server what they'd order on their day off — that's always the right call

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