French fries are a pivotal American side dish provided at nearly every fast food place and burger joint. Here are my top ten establishments that have fries worth eating:

1. Wendy’s

These fries have everything you could ever want. They are thick and crispy, yet fluffy on the inside, not too salty and just plain amazing. If you want quality fries, run to your nearest Wendy’s.

Also, right now any size fry is only one dollar. You’re just plain stupid if you pass this deal up.

2. Chick-fil-a

The waffle-shaped fries that Chick-fil-a serves up are too good to pass up. The fact that it is shaped differently than other fries is what makes them more unique than plain rectangle shaped french fries

3. White Castle

These fries are absolutely disgusting, as most items at White castle are. But they are so disgusting, that they are amazing. There is something about the greasy, soggy texture that comes with eating White Castle fries that puts a smile on your face.

4. Culver’s

Although known for their cheese curds, I am always getting fries as my side for my kiddie meal at Culvers. Their crinkle-cut fries are extremely fluffy and taste amazing dipped in their ranch dressing. Goodbye cheese curds, crinkle-cuts are coming for your top spot.

5. Portillo’s

These fries are only number five because they are amazing when you dip them in Portillo’s cheese. If there is no cheese, then you best believe I’ll be saving my tastebuds through that pain and getting onion rings instead.

6. Taco Bell

Yes, Taco Bell. It’s pretty sad that a fake Mexican restaurant can make better french fries than four American-style burger joint’s, but it’s also one of the funniest things ever — let’s be honest. But these fries are very good and when dipped in the nacho cheese that they come with, I’m in love. As of now, it’s the only item on Taco Bell’s menu that doesn’t send you straight to the toilet. So that’s definitely a major plus.

7. Popeye’s

There’s nothing particularly great about these fries, and I would way rather have mashed potatoes. But, it’s pretty hard to eat mashed potatoes while driving myself to cheer practice. The fries are an okay alternative when I need to get them.

8. Checker’s

These fries are cooked to perfection, but the lack of seasoning that they come with is just disappointing. However, eating them with a small plop of ketchup makes them taste just fine.

9. Arby’s

Arby’s is awful and the only reason they made it onto my list is simply because Arby’s is the only place in this area where I can get curly fries. I love curly fries.

10. McDonald’s

These fries, if ordered unsalted, are nicely thin and cooked well. However, If ordered with salt, I can literally feel my blood pressure skyrocket.