I don’t know very many people who don’t love french fries.  I mean, it’s a fried potato!!!  Even “bad” fries sometimes really hit the spot, but you don’t have to worry about that at any of these places, where you can get everything from your typical french fries to sweet potato fries or other fancy alternative versions.  No one could deny these fries are just delicious.

  1. The Shaved Duck, Tower Grove, St. Louis

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www.theshavedduck.com The Fries: Smothered Pulled Pork Fries - Pulled rib and pork meat over hand cut fries topped with cheese sauce and freshly grated sharp cheddar. Location: 2900 Virginia Avenue Hours of Operation: Monday 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesday-Friday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., closed Sunday Website: www.theshavedduck.com

  1. The Brick, Kansas City

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Yelp.com The Fries: You will want to try the Sweet Potato fries, but if that’s not your thing, they also offer regular fries and “The Hot Mess.” (Tater Tots topped with cheese sauce, spicy beans, sour cream, jalapenos, tomatoes, salsa, green onions and black olives) Location: 1727 McGee Street Hours of Operation: Monday & Friday 11:00 AM - 3:00 AM, Tuesday-Thursday 11:00 AM - 1:00 AM, Saturday 9:00 AM - 3:00 AM, closed on Sunday.
Website: www.thebrickkcmo.com

  1. Aviary Cafe, Springfield

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Facebook/ Aviary Café The Fries: Pommes Frites: fresh cut and crispy double fried potatoes with truffle oil and sea salt. Serviced with garlic aioli.
Location: 400 E Walnut Street (downtown), also 2144 E. Republic Rd, Ste E120 (Farmer’s Park) Hours of Operation: Sunday-Thursday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday -Saturday 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Website: www.aviarycafe.com

  1. Mangia Italiano, St. Louis

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Facebook/ Mangia Italiano The Fries: Polenta Fries - Crispy and golden on the outside with a soft, rich texture inside and perfect seasoning. Served with chipotle aioli. Location: 3145 S Grand Boulevard Hours of Operation: Weekdays 3pm - 3am Weekends 10am - 3am Website: www.dineatmangia.net

  1. Beer Kitchen #1, Kansas City

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Yelp.com The Fries: Large variety of hand-cut fries served with choice of aioli dipping sauce (Roasted Garlic, Smoked Chipotle, Malt Vinegar, Horseradish, Basil Vegenaise, Sweet Thai Chili, Smoked Bacon). You can choose Belgian-style, truffle-parmesan, or sweet potato. They also serve three different kinds of cheese fries: The Gorgonzola Fries (blue cheese fondue, smoked bacon, roma tomatoes), The Stockyard Fries (bbq burnt ends, smoked gouda fondue, caramelized onion, pickle relish) and the Disco Fries (melted provolone, vegetarian shitake mushroom gravy). Location: 435 Westport Road Hours of Operation: Monday & Tuesday 11 a.m. to 12 a.m., Wednesday & Thursday 11 a.m. to 1 a.m., Friday 11 a.m. to 3 a.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 a.m., and Sunday 9 a.m. to 12 a.m. Kitchen open until 1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday Website: www.beerkitchenkc.com

  1. Galloway Grill, Springfield

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Facebook/ Galloway Grill The Fries: House Fries, Beer Batter, Sweet Potato, and the amazing Monster Chili Cheese Fries - house fries under Mom’s Chili and Spicy Queso. Location: 4211 S Lone Pine Ave Hours of Operation: Tuesday-Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 AM. Kitchen closes at 10 p.m. T-F.
Website: www.gallowaygrill.com

  1. Three Kings Public House, St. Louis

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www.threekingspub.com The Fries: Natural cut fries and sweet potato fries, as well as the appetizer Mussels & Fries (Fresh Prince Edward Island mussels simmered in a garlic-herb broth & natural cut fries with curried caper mayo). Location: 6307 Delmar Blvd (Loop) and 11925 Manchester Rd, Des Peres Hours of Operation: Monday-Saturday 11:00am - 1:30am, Sunday 11:00am - 12:00am. After 10 p.m. 21 and over only. Website: www.threekingspub.com

  1. The Kitchen Sink, St. Louis

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Facebook/ The Kitchen Sink The Fries: Bistro Fries, Dirty Fries and Sweet Fries. The sweet fries in particular are sweet and buttery with brown sugar and covered in marshmallow, definitely a must-try. Location: 275 Union Boulevard Hours of Operation: Sunday–Saturday: 11am–10pm Website: www.letseat.at/thekitchensink/

  1. Billiard’s on Broadway, Columbia

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Facebook/ Billiards on Broadway The Fries: ‘Bout Died Fries - fresh cut fries smothered with chili, chopped onions, diced jalapeños, and cheddar cheese. You can also get their fresh cut fries with any combination of nacho cheese, chili and bacon bits. They also have dessert fries! Location: 514 East Broadway Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Friday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m., and Sunday 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. Website: www.billiardsonbroadway

  1. Jax Café, Benton Park, St. Louis

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Photo courtesy of Stephanie Butler The Fries: Truffle Fries - roasted garlic aioli, rosemary sea salt, parmigiano reggiano. Delicious!!! Location: 2901 Salena Street Hours of Operation: Wednesday-Friday 11:00 am to 10:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am – 10:00 pm, Sunday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm, closed Monday and Tuesday Website: www.Jax-Cafe.com

  1. Dogs ‘n Frys, Florissant

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Facebook/ Dogs ‘n Frys, Florissant The Fries: Named Best Fries in Missouri by Yahoo Travel. They have 15 different varieties of fries including the pizza fries and the taco fries (pictured). Location: 503 Paul Avenue Hours of Operation: Monday-Sunday 11:00 am-8:00 pm Facebook page: Dogs ‘n Frys

  1. Grad School, Springfield

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Yelp.com The Fries: Basic and nothing fancy, but fresh made and hand cut. Location: 434 S Jefferson Ave Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 11:00 am - 10:00 pm, Saturday 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm Yelp: Grad School

  1. Cookin’ From Scratch, Newburg

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Yelp.com The Fries: Choose from pepper fries, wedge fries, American fries, basket of fries, or the amazing Loaded Fries Basket featuring bacon and cheese Location: 90 Truman Street Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday 10:30 AM to 8:00 PM, Friday-Saturday7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Sunday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Website: www.cookinfromscratch.biz

  1. Dexter BBQ, Cape Girardeau

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Facebook/ Dexter Bar-B-Que The Fries: Cajun fries and regular fries. Location: 236 South Broadview, Cape Girardeau but also with locations in Dexter, Sikeston, Poplar Bluff, Farmington, and Jackson Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday 11am-8pm, Fri & Sat 11am-9pm, closed on Sunday Website: www.dexterbbq.com

  1. ECCO Lounge, Jefferson City

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Facebook/ ECCO Lounge The Fries: waffle fries and regular French fries. Location: 703 Jefferson Street Hours of Operation (kitchen): Monday-Thursday 11:00 am-9:00 pm, Friday-Saturday 11:00 am-10:00 pm Website: ECCO Lounge

Have you had any of these fries?  Where is your favorite French fry spot?  Share in the comments below.

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The Fries: Smothered Pulled Pork Fries - Pulled rib and pork meat over hand cut fries topped with cheese sauce and freshly grated sharp cheddar. Location: 2900 Virginia Avenue Hours of Operation: Monday 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesday-Friday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., closed Sunday Website: www.theshavedduck.com

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The Fries: You will want to try the Sweet Potato fries, but if that’s not your thing, they also offer regular fries and “The Hot Mess.” (Tater Tots topped with cheese sauce, spicy beans, sour cream, jalapenos, tomatoes, salsa, green onions and black olives) Location: 1727 McGee Street Hours of Operation: Monday & Friday 11:00 AM - 3:00 AM, Tuesday-Thursday 11:00 AM - 1:00 AM, Saturday 9:00 AM - 3:00 AM, closed on Sunday.
Website: www.thebrickkcmo.com

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The Fries: Pommes Frites: fresh cut and crispy double fried potatoes with truffle oil and sea salt. Serviced with garlic aioli.
Location: 400 E Walnut Street (downtown), also 2144 E. Republic Rd, Ste E120 (Farmer’s Park) Hours of Operation: Sunday-Thursday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday -Saturday 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Website: www.aviarycafe.com

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The Fries: Polenta Fries - Crispy and golden on the outside with a soft, rich texture inside and perfect seasoning. Served with chipotle aioli. Location: 3145 S Grand Boulevard Hours of Operation: Weekdays 3pm - 3am Weekends 10am - 3am Website: www.dineatmangia.net

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The Fries: Large variety of hand-cut fries served with choice of aioli dipping sauce (Roasted Garlic, Smoked Chipotle, Malt Vinegar, Horseradish, Basil Vegenaise, Sweet Thai Chili, Smoked Bacon). You can choose Belgian-style, truffle-parmesan, or sweet potato. They also serve three different kinds of cheese fries: The Gorgonzola Fries (blue cheese fondue, smoked bacon, roma tomatoes), The Stockyard Fries (bbq burnt ends, smoked gouda fondue, caramelized onion, pickle relish) and the Disco Fries (melted provolone, vegetarian shitake mushroom gravy). Location: 435 Westport Road Hours of Operation: Monday & Tuesday 11 a.m. to 12 a.m., Wednesday & Thursday 11 a.m. to 1 a.m., Friday 11 a.m. to 3 a.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 a.m., and Sunday 9 a.m. to 12 a.m. Kitchen open until 1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday Website: www.beerkitchenkc.com

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The Fries: House Fries, Beer Batter, Sweet Potato, and the amazing Monster Chili Cheese Fries - house fries under Mom’s Chili and Spicy Queso. Location: 4211 S Lone Pine Ave Hours of Operation: Tuesday-Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 AM. Kitchen closes at 10 p.m. T-F.
Website: www.gallowaygrill.com

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The Fries: Natural cut fries and sweet potato fries, as well as the appetizer Mussels & Fries (Fresh Prince Edward Island mussels simmered in a garlic-herb broth & natural cut fries with curried caper mayo). Location: 6307 Delmar Blvd (Loop) and 11925 Manchester Rd, Des Peres Hours of Operation: Monday-Saturday 11:00am - 1:30am, Sunday 11:00am - 12:00am. After 10 p.m. 21 and over only. Website: www.threekingspub.com

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The Fries: Bistro Fries, Dirty Fries and Sweet Fries. The sweet fries in particular are sweet and buttery with brown sugar and covered in marshmallow, definitely a must-try. Location: 275 Union Boulevard Hours of Operation: Sunday–Saturday: 11am–10pm Website: www.letseat.at/thekitchensink/

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The Fries: ‘Bout Died Fries - fresh cut fries smothered with chili, chopped onions, diced jalapeños, and cheddar cheese. You can also get their fresh cut fries with any combination of nacho cheese, chili and bacon bits. They also have dessert fries! Location: 514 East Broadway Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Friday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m., and Sunday 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. Website: www.billiardsonbroadway

Photo courtesy of Stephanie Butler

The Fries: Truffle Fries - roasted garlic aioli, rosemary sea salt, parmigiano reggiano. Delicious!!! Location: 2901 Salena Street Hours of Operation: Wednesday-Friday 11:00 am to 10:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am – 10:00 pm, Sunday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm, closed Monday and Tuesday Website: www.Jax-Cafe.com

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The Fries: Named Best Fries in Missouri by Yahoo Travel. They have 15 different varieties of fries including the pizza fries and the taco fries (pictured). Location: 503 Paul Avenue Hours of Operation: Monday-Sunday 11:00 am-8:00 pm Facebook page: Dogs ‘n Frys

The Fries: Basic and nothing fancy, but fresh made and hand cut. Location: 434 S Jefferson Ave Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 11:00 am - 10:00 pm, Saturday 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm Yelp: Grad School

The Fries: Choose from pepper fries, wedge fries, American fries, basket of fries, or the amazing Loaded Fries Basket featuring bacon and cheese Location: 90 Truman Street Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday 10:30 AM to 8:00 PM, Friday-Saturday7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Sunday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Website: www.cookinfromscratch.biz

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The Fries: Cajun fries and regular fries. Location: 236 South Broadview, Cape Girardeau but also with locations in Dexter, Sikeston, Poplar Bluff, Farmington, and Jackson Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday 11am-8pm, Fri & Sat 11am-9pm, closed on Sunday Website: www.dexterbbq.com

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The Fries: waffle fries and regular French fries. Location: 703 Jefferson Street Hours of Operation (kitchen): Monday-Thursday 11:00 am-9:00 pm, Friday-Saturday 11:00 am-10:00 pm Website: ECCO Lounge

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