In a town known for wine country cuisine, wood-fired pizzas, and farm-fresh ingredients, the humble French fry still inspires fierce loyalty. Ask around Santa Rosa and you’ll quickly discover that locals have strong opinions about where to find the crispiest shoestrings, the fluffiest steak fries, or the perfectly seasoned garlic fries.
These five spots consistently come up in conversations among longtime residents, bartenders, brewery regulars, and late-night diners. Whether you prefer classic diner fries or upscale pub versions with aioli and parmesan, these restaurants have built a reputation around doing fries exceptionally well.
1. Superburger
There’s something almost nostalgic about the fries at Superburger. Thin, crispy, salty, and served piping hot, they’re the kind of fries people crave after concerts, baseball games, or a long day at work. The restaurant’s old-school roadside burger stand atmosphere only adds to the appeal.
Locals especially praise the consistency. The fries arrive golden brown nearly every time, with just enough crunch on the outside while staying soft in the middle. They pair perfectly with one of the restaurant’s classic cheeseburgers and a thick milkshake…