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L.A.’s 17 Best Fries from Santa Clarita to South L.A., Ranked
By Lauren Bethke - 7/6/2026, 7:57 PM - 200 words
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L.A.’s 17 Best Fries from Santa Clarita to South L.A., Ranked
I ate so many fries in one day that I had to take my wedding ring off because my hands had swollen from the salt.
A real “woe is me” moment from what was otherwise a nearly perfect day on the job.
Los Angeles isn't exactly hurting for good side dishes, but in a world where Sysco is quietly becoming the number one provider to restaurants, the French fry is one of the last places you can tell whether a spot is creating something or just opening a bag.
Don't get me wrong—a Sysco fry, seasoned correctly, maybe even double-fried, can be great.
A fry is still a fry at the end of the day.
But there is a difference, and you can taste it.
The best fries have personality.
Some are hand-cut and fluffy.
Some are duck-fat-fried and decadent.
Some are covered in enough seasoning to make your tongue feel nonexistent.
After several days of eating fries, I've decided I never want to eat another potato product again.
But if I did, these are the ones I'd come back for.
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