Best French Fries Restaurants in Wicker Park & West Town (60622)
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Lucy's
Smashburgers and loaded Porky Fries served in a casual corner spot.
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Lucy's
8.6
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Lucy's on California Avenue is a neighborhood burger counter where smashburgers share the spotlight with crisp, skinny fries and Porky Fries piled with pulled pork and sauce. Locals treat it as a casual hang for baskets of fries, cheese sauce, and fried chicken sandwiches.
Must-Try Dishes:
Porky Fries, Cheddar Cheese Fries, Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich with Fries
What makes it special: Smashburgers and loaded Porky Fries served in a casual corner spot.
8.3
The Hat Chicago is a fast-food counter at the edge of Wicker Park where Chicago dogs, rib tips, and sandwiches come with big portions of fries. Regulars lean on it as a late-night street-food stop for Merkts cheddar fries and Buffalo chicken–topped fries until the early morning hours.
Must-Try Dishes:
French Fries, Merkts Loaded Fries, Buffalo Chicken Fries
What makes it special: Classic Chicago street-food counter with fries dressed every way imaginable.
8.2
Fatso’s Last Stand in Ukrainian Village is a late-night counter where char-grilled and smashed burgers share space with Chicago-style dogs and fried shrimp. The Double Fatso’s and Ooey Gooey burgers, cooked fast on a small line, deliver unapologetically rich, classic flavors at prices that keep locals returning after concerts, bar nights, and casual dinners.
Must-Try Dishes:
Double Fatso's w/ Cheese, Ooey Gooey Burger, Char Dog w/ Fries
What makes it special: Char-grilled and smashed burgers with true Chicago stand energy late into the night.
8.1
Devil Dawgs’ Wicker Park outpost is a compact hot dog stand where Chicago dogs, Italian beef, and burgers land next to buckets of fries. It’s a go-to for late-night crowds who want a Big Chicago Dawg and a Bucket O' Fries after nearby bars close.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bucket O' Fries, Chili Cheese Fries, Big Chicago Dawg with Fries
What makes it special: Hot dog stand turning out Chicago dogs with big fry portions.
Worthy Picks
7.9
Salt Burgers + Fries is a Wicker Park fast-casual spot known for smashburgers and shoestring fries loaded with Salt Sauce, cheese, and grilled onions. It functions as a modern, locally owned alternative to drive-thru chains when you want seasoned fries with some heat from Ghost Fuego toppings.
Must-Try Dishes:
Salt Fries, Ghost Fuego Fries, Double Cheeseburger with Fries
What makes it special: Shoestring fries stacked with Salt Sauce, grilled onions, and peppers.