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1 Zuni CafeTowering haystack of shoestring fries🏆 👶🏻 Hayes ValleySan Francisco Book on OpenTable
Hayes Valley institution known for a heaping pile of shoestring fries you can pull out by the fistful without making a dent. Named by The Infatuation (2026) and the SF Chronicle (2022); they go with the famous burger and roast chicken.
1658 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102Google Maps ↗Chef Gilbert PilgramRecognitions2026 Michelin Recommended2026 OAD Casual N. America #1232026 SF Chronicle Top 100 #33Last reviewed: Nov 7, 2026
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2 Hog Island Oyster Co.Old Bay fries at the Ferry Building🏆 👶🏻 EmbarcaderoSan Francisco Book on Website
Ferry Building oyster bar frying straight-cut fries with Old Bay, which tints them brick-red. The Infatuation likes the mellow heat enough to skip the ketchup.
1 Ferry Building, #11, San Francisco, CA 94111Google Maps ↗Recognitions2026 Michelin Recommended2026 OAD Casual N. America #130Last reviewed: Nov 7, 2026
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3 Snail BarCrisp-outside, fluffy-inside steak frites🏆 👶🏻 OaklandEast Bay Book on Resy
Oakland restaurant on Shattuck Avenue. The SF Chronicle calls the steak frites transformative: fries crisp on the outside and fluffy inside, paired with silky, peppery beef.
4935 Shattuck Ave, Oakland, CA 94609Google Maps ↗Recognitions2026 Michelin Bib GourmandLast reviewed: Nov 7, 2026
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4 Spread KitchenZa'atar-dusted fries with feta and chicken🏆 👶🏻 SonomaNorth Bay / Wine Country Order online
Sonoma Lebanese counter-service spot. The Chronicle's 2026 Top 100 points to its za'atar-dusted fries loaded with feta and garlicky chicken.
18375 CA-12, Sonoma, CA 95476Google Maps ↗Chef Cristina TophamRecognitions2026 SF Chronicle Top 100 #76Last reviewed: Nov 7, 2026
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5 ZolaSalty, crisp pomme frites with dijon mayo🏆 👶🏻 Palo AltoPeninsula Book on OpenTable
Palo Alto French bistro. The Chronicle calls its pomme frites salty and crispy with a plush center, served with a mayo-dijon sauce; order them as a side or with the steak.
585 Bryant St, Palo Alto, CA 94301Google Maps ↗Recognitions2026 Michelin RecommendedLast reviewed: Nov 7, 2026
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6 Bar Malone'sTriple-cooked fries with Cajun beef gravy👶🏻 SoMaSan Francisco Book on OpenTable
SoMa bar serving triple-cooked steak-cut fries made with Kennebec potatoes. Eater SF suggests getting them with the Cajun beef gravy; The Infatuation praises the crunch of the thick-cut fries.
216 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA 94107Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 7, 2026
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7 A Sack of PotatoesGarlic onion waffle fries👶🏻 FremontEast Bay Book on Website
Fremont takeout shop built around potatoes. The Chronicle's pick is the garlic onion waffle fries; loaded curly fries and potato tornado are also on the menu.
37100 Fremont Blvd, Suite 3C, Fremont, CA 94536Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 7, 2026
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8 Beep's BurgersWafer-thin-battered curly fries👶🏻 InglesideSan Francisco Book on Website
Retro Ocean Avenue diner where The Infatuation prefers the curly fries: wafer-thin batter, a little peppery and very savory. The regular fries are also good, but the curly is the pick.
1051 Ocean Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 7, 2026
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9 Flour + Water Pizza ShopGarlic-and-cheese fries with cacio e pepe sauce👶🏻 Mission BaySan Francisco Book on Website
Mission Bay pizza shop. The ballpark garlic fries are dusted with cheese and garlic and come with a loose cacio e pepe dipping sauce.
1090 Dr Maya Angelou Ln, Suite A, San Francisco, CA 94158Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 7, 2026
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10 Foghorn TaproomSeasoned fries with house spice blend👶🏻 Inner RichmondSan Francisco Book on Website
Richmond taproom that coats each fry in a house spice and herb mix, then fries until crisp with a creamy inside. The Infatuation says anyone who likes a loud, seasoned fry should head here.
450 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94118Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 7, 2026
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11 Gilroy Garlic FriesOracle Park garlic fries, a ballpark classic👶🏻 South BeachSan Francisco Booking not confirmed
The ballpark classic at Oracle Park: fries tossed with minced garlic, best eaten within minutes. They come in a commemorative helmet bowl or a plain cardboard box. Named by The Infatuation (2026).
24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco, CA 94107Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 7, 2026
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12 Gott's RoadsideGarlic fries tossed in garlic butter👶🏻 St. HelenaNorth Bay / Wine Country Book on Website
The original Gott's in the Napa Valley. The Chronicle says the garlic fries are tossed to order with melted garlic butter and chopped parsley, and that Gott's doesn't skimp on the garlic.
933 Main St #29, St Helena, CA 94574Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 7, 2026
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13 Halfway ClubCincinnati chili cheese fries, cold cheddar👶🏻 ExcelsiorSan Francisco Book on Website
Excelsior bar known for chili cheese fries: thick Cincinnati-style chili, diced onions and a tall pile of cold sharp cheddar over medium-thick or waffle-cut fries. The Chronicle called them the best it had had in the Bay Area.
1166 Geneva Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 7, 2026
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14 Hamburguesa BarHand-cut duck fat fries beside smashburgers👶🏻 SoMaSan Francisco Book on Website
SoMa retro bar that opened in December 2025. Eater SF calls the hand-cut duck fat fries an automatic add-on to its smash and tavern burgers; poutine is on the menu too.
78 2nd St, San Francisco, CA 94105Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 7, 2026
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15 High TreasonDa Works Fries: Spam, kimchi, furikake👶🏻 Inner RichmondSan Francisco Book on Website
Inner Richmond wine bar and permanent home of Hawaiian pop-up Unco Frank's. The Da Works Fries come topped with Spam, kimchi, sriracha aioli and furikake.
443 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 7, 2026
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16 HorsefeatherDuck fat fries with duck fat snow👶🏻 NoPaSan Francisco Book on OpenTable
NoPa cocktail bar whose bowl of fries is topped with duck fat snow that melts like savory Dippin' Dots. Lighter on crunch, per The Infatuation, but made for the cocktails.
528 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 7, 2026
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17 Key KlubFast-food-width fries with house aioli👶🏻 Lower Nob HillSan Francisco Book on Website
Lower Nob Hill wine bar with fries the width of a famous red-and-gold fast-food chain's, served with tins of house aioli and ketchup. The Infatuation says you keep reaching until the plate is empty.
850 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94108Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 7, 2026
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18 LadosMasala fries, loaded with tikka masala👶🏻 SunnyvaleSouth Bay Book on Website
Sunnyvale restaurant with golden masala-seasoned fries in varying levels of loadedness. The Chronicle suggests the maximum: Crazy Curry Fries with tikka masala, tamarind and shredded cheese.
115 Plaza Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94089Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 7, 2026
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19 Lana'sShoestring and seasoned curly fries👶🏻 Old OaklandEast Bay Book on Website
Old Oakland smashburger stronghold with three fry options: thin-cut, curly and tots. The Chronicle likes the classic shoestring, and the curly fries for a heavy hand of seasoning.
517 8th St, Oakland, CA 94607Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 7, 2026
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20 Little ShuckerGolden fries with west coast bay mayo👶🏻 Pacific HeightsSan Francisco Book on OpenTable
Pacific Heights seafood spot. The fries are golden with a delicate crunch and come with a mustardy, paprika-heavy west coast bay mayo; good with oysters at a mid-afternoon happy hour.
2016 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94115Google Maps ↗Chef Adrian GarciaLast reviewed: Nov 7, 2026
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21 Lovely'sThick hand-cut fries, perfectly salted👶🏻 Cole ValleySan Francisco Book on Website
Cole Valley smashburger spot. The hand-cut fries run on the thicker side with a gentle crunch at the edges; dress them with cheese or chili and cheese, though The Infatuation likes them plain and well salted.
848 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 7, 2026
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22 Mommy's Banh MiFish sauce glazed fries with fried onions👶🏻 Downtown San JoseSouth Bay Book on Website
San Jose banh mi shop whose fries (and wings) are tossed in a sweet fish sauce glaze and sprinkled with scallions and fried onions, per Eater SF.
86 N Market St, San Jose, CA 95113Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 7, 2026
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23 Papas con Pollo el Buen GustoChicken-fried potatoes from a Fruitvale cart👶🏻 FruitvaleEast Bay Booking not confirmed
Guatemalan cart near Fruitvale BART. The potatoes are fried in the same oil as the chicken, so they come out slightly schmaltzy and savory, with ketchup, mayo and green salsa. Cash only, evenings.
3400 International Blvd, Oakland, CA 94601Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 7, 2026
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24 RT BistroTriple-cooked, thick craggy wedges👶🏻 Hayes ValleySan Francisco Book on OpenTable
Hayes Valley bistro whose side of triple-cooked fries stands out: centimeters-thick, craggy wedges fried until puffy and served with a ramekin of ketchup. Also known for its stacked burger.
205 Oak St, San Francisco, CA 94102Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 7, 2026
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25 RT RotisserieUmami fries dusted in mushroom powder👶🏻 Hayes ValleySan Francisco Book on Website
Counter-service sibling of Rich Table. The Umami Fries are lightly coated in a mushroom powder that tastes like Rich Table's dried porcini donuts; The Infatuation never leaves without a side.
101 Oak St, San Francisco, CA 94102Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 7, 2026
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26 ShojiCheese fries on a bubbling platter👶🏻 SoMaSan Francisco Book on Website
SoMa Japanese restaurant serving cheese fries on a bubbling platter of melted cheese, finished with chicken cracklings and a ramekin of herby ranch for dipping.
140 New Montgomery St, Suite 1, San Francisco, CA 94105Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 7, 2026
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27 Stick & SteamSalted egg yolk fries👶🏻 MillbraePeninsula Book on Website
Millbrae sister restaurant to Koi Palace. The Chronicle highlights french fries coated in creamy, rich salted egg yolk, a popular Asian snack flavor.
350 Adrian Rd, Millbrae, CA 94030Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 7, 2026
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28 Tacos El Muchacho AlegreAlegre fries loaded with carne asada👶🏻 NapaNorth Bay / Wine Country Book on Website
Napa taco truck open since 2015. The Alegre fries come loaded with carne asada, melted cheese, salsa and shredded iceberg, and the Chronicle says the fries stay crunchy under all of it.
751 Jackson St, Napa, CA 94559Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 7, 2026
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29 TrueBurgerThin, savory shoestring fries👶🏻 OaklandEast Bay Booking not confirmed
Oakland burger joint near Lake Merritt with thin, savory shoestring fries in the fast-food style. The Chronicle suggests the garlicky mayo, or the garlic fries for more garlic.
146 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94612Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 7, 2026
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30 Wayfare TavernShoestring fries with garlic oil👶🏻 Financial DistrictSan Francisco Book on OpenTable
Financial District tavern whose shoestring fries are coated in garlic oil, an upscale take on ballpark garlic fries. They come with the signature burger, and an extra order for the table is easy to justify.
201 Pine St, San Francisco, CA 94104Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 7, 2026
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31 WildseedBelgian double-fried fries, three sauces👶🏻 Cow HollowSan Francisco Book on Website
Cow Hollow plant-based restaurant serving thick-cut, double-fried Belgian fries in a paper cone with herb aioli, chipotle aioli and curry ketchup. A nod to Belga, the brasserie that used to be in this space.
2000 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94123Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 7, 2026
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32 Zareen'sCrisp masala-dusted fries👶🏻 Redwood CityPeninsula Book on Website
Redwood City South Asian restaurant. The Chronicle says the french fries have a crisp coating and a spicy masala dusting; the garlic naan is baked to order.
2039 Broadway, Redwood City, CA 94063Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 7, 2026
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