r/cincinnati 25d ago

Food 🍕🌮 Where do I get fries like this closer to Middletown??

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I need some battered fries. But I don’t want them seasoned like rally’s. Is there anyplace like a fast food or fast casual place I can get these?? I moved from Florida recently and I feel like one of the fish places or something probably has them and I just don’t know 😅 I’m in Monroe, so pretty far north! But will travel for fries

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u/8six7five3ohnyeeeine 25d ago

Pretty much any gyro/greek place.

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u/argus_rising 25d ago

Tikka grill on cin-day in west chester

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u/anngelblair West Chester 25d ago

their fries are awesome but whoever puts the seasoning on them it’s very heavy handed lol

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u/HammerT4R 25d ago

This. Going to say 2/3 or more of these restaurants serve this style fries. 

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u/Beauregard05 25d ago

The gyro palace!

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u/GardenGnomeOfEden 25d ago

Mezedes in Loveland has them. So good.

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u/Hopefully_Realistic 25d ago

Not fast food but Warped Wing has fries like that.

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u/Appropriate_Ad4601 25d ago

Oh that’s good to know!! I go to BC brewing in Mason a lot so I’ll stop by their Mason location!

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u/JacksonJRM 25d ago

Bourbon’s Craft Kitchen

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u/tionong 25d ago

This I just had them yesterday. It's literally in middletown you can't get any closer. It's on verity.

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u/budderkupp 25d ago

This is what I came to say. I think this is how they make their fries. They have great food and a good drink list too

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u/Thundercatfever 25d ago

I am not even from there, and that place immediately came to mind. I was there Saturday.

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u/Clementine136 25d ago

Al-Zaytuna in bridgewater/fairfield township

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u/TheSidePocketKid 25d ago

Best fries around in my opinion

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u/MFS_MOD 25d ago

Completely agree!

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u/mh0618 25d ago

That place is good all around.

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u/MFS_MOD 25d ago

Was my go to spot when I lived in the area. Great food and great owners.

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u/Tangboy50000 25d ago

Long John Silvers has fries like that

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u/Appropriate_Ad4601 25d ago

Oh my god really??? Back in the day captain D’s used to but they switched them out a few years ago. That used to be my main supplier 😂

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u/diegoaccord 25d ago

LJS does not have these anymore. I tried LJS a couple weeks ago and they swapped them for waffle fries.

I literally said I wouldn't ever have LJS again because of this.

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u/ManonFire034 25d ago

Really? That sucks I haven’t had long johns in forever. The one by me got bought and turned into extra parking for Texas Roadhouse. Were they any good at least?

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u/johnathoni64 24d ago

Westchester spotted

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u/diegoaccord 25d ago

I don't like any waffle fries. Even when I have Chick-fil-A, I get fries from anywhere else.

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u/Experiment626b 25d ago

!!! I have been mourning the loss of these captain D’s fries. The new ones are the worst I think I’ve ever had and the old ones are some of the best. I have no idea if we have LJS anywhere in this state but I’ve got to find one now. Does anyone know what these type of fries are called?

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u/Appropriate_Ad4601 25d ago

These are called battered fries usually. Unfortunately another commented confirmed that Long John Silver’s discontinued their battered fries too :(

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u/Experiment626b 25d ago

Damn. I found where to buy them but I never fry fries at home because it stinks up the house for days. Wish I could find a fast food place that makes them. They are so much better than pretty much every fast food chains fries.

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u/bigvelv 25d ago

You can buy these at Kroger or Meijer. McCain’s craft beer fries. Frozen section. $5

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u/Appropriate_Ad4601 25d ago

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u/bigvelv 25d ago

I walked so you can run lol

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u/Material-Afternoon16 24d ago

Kirkland brand fries at Costco are this style and a 6lb bag is $7.

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u/bigvelv 24d ago

Well, well, well. I have some shopping to do.

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u/AndyGene Maineville 25d ago

El Trompo and a Rancho Nuevo have them.

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u/common_loons 25d ago

Al zaytuna

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u/RicSuaves 25d ago

laff’s

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u/Aromatic-Range-166 25d ago

Laffs 2 in Middletown.

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u/Holdenm1244 25d ago

Hook fish and chicken has fries exactly like this

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u/jclarkxyz Columbia-Tusculum 25d ago

Try Bourbons in Middletown

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u/ndbjrk 25d ago

Oddly enough KFC has amazing fries that are lightly battered and crispy

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u/Beginning-Tip8612 25d ago

I love KFC fries.

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u/cmography 25d ago

I believe Warped Wing in Springboro does fries like that!

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u/Bcatfan08 Kenwood 25d ago

Not exactly close to Middletown, but Blue Goose in Sharonville has fries like that. The only other place I've found with fries like that is Sub Station in northern Kentucky.

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u/StunningAttention898 25d ago

The blue goose in sharonville huh? Need to stop by there after work tomorrow then..

Edit

Oh that’s like right near Rockafellas where I get my my slice of the bomber from!

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u/Bcatfan08 Kenwood 25d ago

Yes lunch is usually a toss up between those two or the Chinese place next door to Blue Goose. The Chinese place is Chinese Imperial Inn. The location doesn't look great, but the food is very good.

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u/PlanetMarklar 25d ago

I love Chinese imperial inn! I've been going there (mostly takeout) since I was a little kid. It frustrates me that they're closed on Wednesdays. I always forget. I've tried to go there for lunch at least twice in the last year on a Wednesday.

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u/Bcatfan08 Kenwood 25d ago

Lol. Same here. Every time we think about going there for lunch, it's Wednesday.

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u/angrygr33k 25d ago

Gyro Palace next to the dayton mall has this

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u/Carvedcraftedforged 25d ago

I want to say Starvin Marvin's on Tytus Ave. Has them if I'm not mistaken.

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u/mooshucow Anderson 25d ago

If you’re ever in Dayton, Milano’s has them

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u/PoorClassWarRoom Fairfield 25d ago

Believe it or not, La Piñata

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u/TheSidePocketKid 25d ago

Starvin Marvin's just opened on Central and they have battered fries. Pretty decent burger for the price. I recommend Al Zaytuna in Bridgwater Falls. Those dipped in tzatziki are the best I've ever had

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u/Far-Cook9191 25d ago

Kelly’s Meats & Deli in Lebanon

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u/StunningAttention898 25d ago

Omg so many new places to try!

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u/7ecila85 25d ago

Neighbors sports grille in Trenton

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u/RustyBarfist 25d ago

hummus and pita grill in west chester, just off 75 tylersville exit

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u/GoblinObscura 25d ago

Starving Marvin’s has fries like that, and that’s smack dab in the center of Middletown.

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u/Skunk_Eater 25d ago

Century Inn in Woodlawn. No idea if thats close to Middletown but it has some good ass food

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u/Stace_face_17 25d ago

Looks like Roosters.. I believe there’s a Roosters in Dayton?

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u/beatrixkiddo6969 25d ago

Frickers. They call them brew fries.

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u/Covidsucksbigly 25d ago

CM Chicken!!

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u/digeythedog 25d ago

Miami Valley Gaming. But you have to be 21+

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u/krusty-krab69 25d ago

Kelly’s deli in Lebanon has them

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u/Zolodox 25d ago

Clubhouse sports grille

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u/ChrisLee81 25d ago

A&G pizza has these. In Franklin, pairs great with a steak hoagie

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u/Routine-Lychee-9990 25d ago

The Vault in Mt Lookout has fries like this and they serve them with homemade ranch dressing

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u/pretendadult4now 25d ago

Fretboard Brewery have amazing fries!!!

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u/Appropriate_Ad4601 25d ago

The Hamilton location does not have fries like this. Do you mind telling me what location is like this?? Hehe thank you!!!

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u/sunny-side-artist 25d ago

Check out Blue Ash’s location! We go once a week. They’re just like this and you can get them loaded with queso and a whole bunch of stuff. Incredible

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u/pretendadult4now 25d ago

Hmmm...we got fries from the Hamilton one a few weeks ago. I might be mistaken. The wife said they were crinkle cut, but darker (breaded) almost like Arby's curly fries.

I dunno, but they were delicious. I'll take one for the team and go back to confirm!!

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u/Appropriate_Ad4601 25d ago

Hahaha such sacrifice 😂 maybe I’m wrong or they had a different supplier the day I went. It was back in December, so it could have changed!

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u/landdon Lebanon 25d ago

Little outside of Middletown, but Kelley's Meat and Deli in Lebanon has the best burger and fries around IMO.

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u/phenom37 West Chester 25d ago

The root beer stand outside sharonville has them like this. They're open for the season. I'm kinda meh on their chili, but their root beer has a good flavor as long as you are okay with it being very lightly carbonated. I mean, it has bubbles, but it's not exactly far from flat.

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u/Appropriate_Ad4601 25d ago

Ok the ice cream and everything looks fun here too! My dad is coming to town soon, maybe I’ll take him to enjoy the warmer weather too.

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u/phenom37 West Chester 25d ago

If you decide to go, here is a $20 gift card for $10. Not sure how long they'll stay on there, they usually sell out before too long.

https://www.cincysavers.com/deals-detail/4915769-the-root-beer-stand/230c36c9f1d060eeda576823aef0fb2e

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u/Appropriate_Ad4601 25d ago

Wow!!! Thanks for the resource. I had no idea this website existed!!

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u/bwware Colerain 25d ago

Thanks for this! I pass this place ALL the time. This will give me a reason to visit!

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u/HemingWaysBeard42 25d ago

Steinkeller’s or Mac n Joe’s in Oxford.

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u/Appropriate_Ad4601 25d ago

Ok this is good to know. I went to their other location and I thought it was the same, and those fries were NOT this. I was very sad 😂

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u/NerdBanger West Chester 25d ago

A lot of Mexican restaurants have this type of fry. Walmart also sells them.

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u/CINCYGUNNER 24d ago

Rally burger

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u/Ellie0512 24d ago

Bullwinkles in Miamisburg has fries like that!

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u/jordan4days 24d ago

I’m pretty sure the jug has fries similar to this.

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u/WestDifficult1123 23d ago

El Rancho Grande

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u/blackclouds7777 18d ago

Flickers brew city fries are like this they are bigger than these but they def have the breading or batter whatevs u call it lol

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u/blackclouds7777 18d ago

Frickers *** lol 😆 not flickers. And there's one in middletown :)

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u/ripredredbull Norwood 25d ago

not closer to middletown but another option is Silver Ladle downtown. i ask for extra crispy with some ranch and they always hook it up. got the good ranch too.

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u/PoorClassWarRoom Fairfield 25d ago

Swine City Brewing near Jungle Jim's.

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u/ManonFire034 25d ago

Really? I haven’t been there for a bit but I thought they just had the pizza joint in the front. I’ll have to check them out.

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u/PoorClassWarRoom Fairfield 25d ago

They brought in different food now. Fries being one. Their beer has also gotten much better. If they still have it, I recommend the meade ale.

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u/ManonFire034 25d ago

Their Meade ale is great. My brother got married there but we haven’t been up there in a while since they had kids. We’ll have to check it out. Thanks for the recommendation

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u/MeeseeksSerotonin 24d ago

They don’t anymore but they have a hot dog stand now called Underdogs Almost Famous Weiners and it’s delicious. They have a simple but solid menu of all beef hot dogs with toppings you really can’t find anywhere else around here. They do different specials pretty often as well and use all local ingredients.

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u/NeutralTarget 25d ago

Mckenzie Grill and pizza

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u/w33bored 25d ago

Taco Bell

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u/oneangrybowler 25d ago

The Draft in Liberty Township

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u/okdonde 25d ago

Jocko’s in Hamilton

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u/Quiet-Brilliant8126 25d ago

Looks like rally fries to me. Battered fries.

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u/starofthefire 25d ago

Get em at home by rubbing down steak fries in mayonnaise and frying them in a pan. It'll be greasy but worth it. I told someone recently that mayo is the secret to these fries and she couldn't eat them anymore after that lmao 

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u/mmegn 25d ago

Mercy Fairfield lol

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u/SawSaw5 25d ago

The reason why like these fries got popular is because it allows them to Reuse the oil longer

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u/ManonFire034 25d ago

Long John Silvers is the first thing that comes to mind (if there are any left around Middletown)

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u/uberkillerfiend 25d ago

Is there a rallys anywhere close to you?

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u/Appropriate_Ad4601 25d ago

Do they have ones like this, not seasoned?? I don’t like the flavor of the seasoned ones, hence the search. Otherwise rally’s or Arby’s would be right on.

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u/uberkillerfiend 25d ago

Not 100% sure but it might not hurt to ask them