Ask two Idahoans where to find the best fry sauce and you might start a friendly standoff that lasts all afternoon. That creamy pink-orange dip is practically a state treasure, and everyone has a spot they’ll defend to the end.
The good news is that the burgers behind those sauces are just as worth talking about. So grab a napkin and settle in, because these seven joints across Idaho each make a case for why their fry sauce deserves the crown.
1. Boise Fry Company, Boise
Flip the usual order on its head and you’ve got the whole idea behind this downtown Boise spot: the fries are the main event, and the burger comes along as the sidekick.
Potatoes show up in colors you rarely see on a plate, from purple to russet to sweet potato, each ready to be dunked in around ten house-made sauces. Blueberry ketchup sits right next to classic fry sauce, and picking just one feels almost impossible…