Best French Fries Restaurants in Avondale & North Center (60618)
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Eden
Seasonal, vegetable-forward New American cooking anchored by an on-site garden.
Notable Picks
#1
Eden
8.6
Eden is a produce-driven Avondale restaurant where a seasonal New American menu leans on house-grown herbs, bright vegetables, and Mediterranean touches. The spacious dining room and patio make it a neighborhood destination for occasions that want polished cooking without feeling formal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Whipped Feta with Wood-Fired Pita, Charred Carrots with Labneh, Seasonal Housemade Pasta
What makes it special: Seasonal, vegetable-forward New American cooking anchored by an on-site garden.
#2
The Region
8.4
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Hidden Gems Heaven
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
The Region in Roscoe Village is a compact smash-burger shop that talks about its fries as loudly as its patties, advertising fresh-cut potatoes as “the best fries in the history of our planet.” The menu lets you scale up from a small order to a full basket, with crisp, deeply browned fries that stay the focus whether you’re eating in or taking burgers to go.
Must-Try Dishes:
Basket Fries, Small Fries, Smash Burger with fries combo
What makes it special: Smash burgers backed by aggressively crispy, fresh-cut fries with real crunch.
8.2
Vibes:
Brewery & Beer Garden Republic
Outdoor Dining Oasis
Group Dining Gatherings
Trendy Table Hotspots
The Bad Apple in North Center pairs a serious craft beer list with a deep burger menu that ranges from a straightforward house burger to more elaborate builds like Elvis’s Last Supper and Slow Burn. With thousands of online reviews and a long run as a neighborhood standby, it’s where locals go when they want a sit-down burger with upgraded fries, wings, and patio seating.
Must-Try Dishes:
The Bad Apple Burger, Elvis's Last Supper burger, Slow Burn burger
What makes it special: Craft-beer bar where the burger list is as serious as the taps.
#4
Gannon's Pub
8.0
Since the mid-2000s, Gannon’s Pub has been a North Center standby for pints, games, and plates built around hand-cut fries. Burgers and fish-and-chips automatically come with those fries, which are thick enough to stand up to vinegar or gravy but still crisp at the edges.
Must-Try Dishes:
Gannon’s Pub Burger with hand-cut fries, Fish & Chips with hand-cut fries, Cajun Blue Burger with fries
What makes it special: Neighborhood Irish-style pub where burgers and fish-and-chips rely on proper hand-cut fries.
Worthy Picks
7.8
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Family Friendly Favorites
Hidden Gems Heaven
Albany Park’s Bellona’s Pizza is more than a slice joint, leaning heavily into loaded fry creations alongside pizzas and Italian-American comfort food. Bellona’s Blazin’ Fries, crinkle-cut or waffle fries drowned in house chili, cheese, and jalapeños, have become a signature order for regulars and delivery customers.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bellona’s Blazin’ Fries, Crinkle Cut Fries with custom toppings, Waffle Fries with cheese and bacon
What makes it special: Neighborhood pizza shop where chili-smothered fry platters are as popular as the pies.