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Top Spots For French Fries In Denver

An American classic, the perfect french fry can become as individual as prints of the fingers that are used to pick up, dip, eat and repeat. Some like their fries served thickly cut while others like shoestring; some prefer the classic potato while others venture into the world of the sweet potato; still others like them lightly salted while others like to cover the fries in a variety of saucy goodness. No matter what the french fry enthusiast prefers, Denver's restaurant scene is full of venues that inspire cult-like followings. Try any of these five top places in Denver and enjoy a basket of golden brown potato crispiness.
Jonesy's EatBar
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Jonesy's
400 E. 20th Ave.
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 863-7473
www.jeatbar.com

Hours: Mon to Wed - 5 p.m. to Midnight, Thurs to Fri - 5 p.m. to 1 a.m., Sat - 10 a.m. to 1 a.m., Sun - 10 a.m. to Midnight

Voted as Denver's Best American Restaurant 2011, Jonesy's offers its customers a hardy serving of perfectly cooked golden brown fries. If just the basic delight of these french fries wasn't enough Jonesy's offers its customers four different options, including Thai Ginger, Bacon Mac & Cheese, Truffle and Buffalo. Each of these options are so good that any customer might forget all about dinner and just stick with fries all night.

Steubens
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Steuben's
523 E. 17th Ave.
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 830-1001
www.steubens.com

Hours: Mon to Thurs - 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Fri - 11 a.m. to 1 a.m., Sat - 10 a.m. to Midnight, Sun - 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Everyone knows that mashed potatoes and gravy is a wonderful match, but the pairing of french fries and gravy is a match made in heaven. At Steuben's, the fries are fried to perfection, topped with thick country gravy and cheese then baked until the ingredients all mesh together to create one deeply additive craving that lingers more bite after bite.

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Moule Frites
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Cheeky Monk
534 E. Colfax Ave.
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 861-0347
www.thecheekymonk.com

Hours: Mon to Sun - 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.

This Belgian café is known for a beer menu that rivals any other in town. But what does the beer-loving customer like to do while enjoying many brews? Snack on plates of food, of course. The Cheeky Monk serves its fries with the choice of four sauces that include lemon garlic, sriracha, honey mustard or chipotle. Any of these sauces pair perfectly with a number of the menu's other great entrées and beer.

French Fries
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Manneken Frites
5616 Olde Wadsworth Blvd.
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 847-4357
www.mannekenfrites.com

Hours: Mon to Thurs, Sun - 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Fri to Sat - 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Just as you would find on the streets of Belgium, Manneken Frites serves up fresh cut, twice cooked fries served in a traditional paper cone paired with a seemingly endless list of dipping sauces. If freshness and quality is at the top your list when ordering french fries, this is a top choice that won't break the bank.

Euclid Hall's Poutine with Hand Cut Kennebec fries
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Euclid Hall
1317 14th St.
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 595-4255
www.euclidhall.com

Hours: Mon to Thurs - 11:30 a.m. to Midnight, Fri - 11:30 a.m. to 1 a.m., Sat - 2 p.m. to 1 a.m., Sun - 2 p.m. to Midnight

Many think that fries are just a tasty treat on the side of your main course. This all changes at Euclid Hall where the chefs serve customers hand cut fries covered with melted cheese curds and gravy. But wait, that's not all. The fry lover can get a bit experimental by choosing one of four extravagant options including Wild Mushroom, Steak Poutine, Roasted Duck or a local favorite concoction that is called Duck, Duck, Goose. No matter the choice, Euclid Hall takes fry expectations to a whole new level.

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Zack Christofferson is a freelance writer living in Denver. Deeply devoted to all things food and drink, Zack can be found tasting the best liquid and solid indulgences that Denver has to offer morning, noon and night. His work can be found here


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