French fries have always been a staple side in American culture since the nineteenth century. Since then, major fast-food chains have adopted this cherished delicacy to their menus, bringing thousands of hungry customers into their restaurants. However, there are many fast-food restaurants that surround the Lansdale area. This leads to the question: Where does one get the best french fries?

McDonald’s 

One of the most famous fast-food places for fries is of course McDonald’s. I went with high expectations since you can almost always depend on a good fry from there, but, unfortunately, I was disappointed. However, let’s start with the positives. The fries were very warm which was good because no one likes a cold fry. Yet despite that, the fries had little to no crunch. They weren’t soggy, but I still wished there was more texture to the fries. Additionally, there was a lack of salt, and therefore taste. Lastly, the fry felt more like a strip of fried oil than potato. The fries definitely could have been cut thicker; you almost needed to eat multiple at a time. Overall, I gave it a 5.1/10. 

Freddy’s 

I also tried Freddy’s fries. The taste of these fries was amazing. They were very garlicky and seasoned. However, just with Mcdonald’s, the fries were not crispy and very very thin. They were even smaller and thinner than Mcdonald’s. It got to the point where it felt they you were eating air. You 100% had to have more than one fries at a time. The flavor made up tremendously for this, making the fries rank a 7.2/10.

Cane’s 

Especially with the excitement of the Cane’s shortly opening up across Airport Square in February, it felt only right to rank their fries. Their specialty fries consist of a golden crinkle fry that is most frequently enjoyed alongside their iconic ‘Cane’s sauce’. For a typical fry, crinkle cut is usually the hardest to get right flavor-wise. Usually, they come out undercooked and bland. However, I don’t believe that is always true for Cane’s. While I wouldn’t say they were top-tier, they had a decent crunch and were considerably salted as the salt lay in the groves of the fry. After trying it alone, I gave it a try with the Cane’s sauce which only enhanced the flavor (and made them better), capturing that late-night comfort of fast food. I’d give Cane’s fries a solid 6.5/10!

Wendy’s 

Wendy’s fries are definitely not a fry I would gravitate towards compared to the others. While the fry itself was perfectly golden with both a crunch yet the satisfying softness of the potato, it lacked the piquancy that the best fries acquire. I found the lack of salt leaving a bland and unforgiving mood as I hoped for the comfort of a fry. Along with this, Wendy’s chooses to leave the potato skins on their fries. To me, this is definitely unique and I am still unsure how to feel about it as it left the fry feeling overwhelmingly chewy. So with all that being said, I rate the Wendy’s fries a 4/10.

Burger King 

An unlikely restaurant pleased me the most when taste testing fries: Burger King. Although the fries were simple, they were the physical representation of the saying, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” These fries came out warm, but not burning hot. They were large enough to be filling, and had plenty of salt all over the top. The fries were cooked perfectly, crispy yet soft on the inside. Though they didn’t have any signature flavor or seasoning on top, they were very pleasantly surprising. Overall, I would give Burger King’s fries a 7.7 out of 10.

Wawa

A Wawa is always right there when you need it. They carry a wide variety of drinks and snacks. But who knew that Wawa had french fries?! For only $2.79, you’re getting what you pay for. They weren’t super crunchy and almost mushy, and not in a good way… but again, they were super cheap! They were pretty seasoned and were not bland. Wawa fries also weren’t a crazy amount of potatoy and were kinda lukewarm. They’re an alright option if you are at Wawa and really craving some fries, but I wouldn’t go out of my way for them. Overall, I gave it a 5/10.

Chick-fil-A

A classic Chick-fil-A waffle fry is always the best way to go. While mine were loaded with salt, it was matched well with the buttery taste of the waffle fry. Additionally, they were warm and comforting. But if you’re looking for a super crunchy fry, then these are not for you. They are more of a soft waffle fry but in the best way possible. These delicious fries are great with a Chick-fil-A meal or just by themselves as a yummy snack! These fries are very potatoy which I loved. Overall, I gave it an 8/10.