For many, the french fry is nothing more than a sidekick. A sandwich accessory is meant to accentuate the plate, not define it. For years the fry has been abused, ignored, and flung at friends’ faces for no other reason than because you were already full and bored and maybe kind of buzzed.
That all stops now (okay, maybe not the whole fry-to-the-face thing, comedy is comedy). Get yourself ready for Fryday, which can technically be Friday or any day of the week. French fries, this one goes out to you.
Greek Express
This fast-food Greek joint has some pretty decent gyros, but their french fries are where it’s at. They are crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside, and they will smash whatever french fry craving you’re experiencing right into next week.
Where: 5328 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43214
Website: Greek Express
Arch City Tavern
Besides having an ancient moniker for Columbus that we should really bring back into style, this bar and diner also has some pretty stellar french fries. Order them extra truffle-y and pair them with the sliders for the full experience.
Where: 862 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215
Website: Arch City Tavern
Chapman’s Eat Market
Chapman’s Beef Fat Fries are some of the best in town. Fried in beef tallow, these crispy, delicious fries can also be glammed up by adding caviar and creme fraiche. I fear I should warn you, they might ruin all other french fries for you. You’ve been warned!
Where: 739 S 3rd St. Columbus, OH 43206
Website: Chapman’s Eat Market
101 Beer Kitchen
101 Beer Kitchen is anything but the basics. Most of their food is pretty killer but today we gotta give it up for the fries. Just look at that lightly seasoned goodness and try to deny the true awesomeness that is the potato. Don’t worry, I’ll wait.
Where: 7509 Sawmill Rd, Dublin, OH 43016
Website: 101 Beer Kitchen
The Walrus
The Walrus’s french fries are almost a golden brown masterpiece. A Shakespearean sonnet in the form of deep-fried perfection. To stare directly into its crispy yellow sheen is to stare into the depths of some deep and infinite truth. Behold, the fry of the covenant…
Where: 143 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43215
Website: The Walrus
COLO Market & Oyster Bar
Fish and chips is an iconic duo for good reason. Nobody does seafood and french fries quite like COLO Market & Oyster Bar. Located in both North Market locations, their fries are crispy and fluffy to perfection.
Where: 59 Spruce St. Columbus, OH 43215 and 6750 Longshore Street Dublin, OH 43017
Website: COLO Market & Oyster Bar
The Woodbury
The Sidewinder fries at The Woodbury are the kind of fries that you’ll eat once and instantly find yourself holding up every other french fry that you consume in comparison. They’re perfectly seasoned, dense, and they have a funky, curly shape.
Where: 215 E Town St, Columbus, OH 43215
Website: The Woodbury
Loops
Fast-food french fries rarely get the praise they deserve. Loops offer three delicious types of french fries. If you’re looking to keep it simple, then the Original fries are the way to go. You can get a little fancy and order Chili Cheese Fries.
But the real reason you order fries at Loops is so you can enjoy the culinary treat that is the Fetafire Fries, which are tossed on the flat top, melted with fetafire, and topped with diced tomatoes and grated cheese.
Where: 1629 Northwest Blvd, Columbus, OH 43212
Website: Loop’s
Ampersand Asian Supper Club
You’ve got two options for fries at Ampersand. You can order the Messy Fries, which come with kimchi, sesame chili mayo, mozzarella cheese, sweet chili ginger, scallions and pork croutons. They are delightful, but the Nori Fries are my favorite at Ampersand and they’ll always be one of my top recommendations for must-have french fries.
The Nori fries are seasoned with red chili-mayo, sesame dipping sauce, white pepper & sea salt, and shaved nori.
Where: 940 N High St. Columbus, OH 43201
Website: Ampersand Asian Supper Club
