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    Jefferson Fry Co

    3.5 (35 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    JFC Burger ($11.99)
    Susan K.

    Origin: The brainchild of Emmet Moore, Jefferson Fry Co. is inspired by Moore's parents, who had a food truck and fish and chip business in Ireland. Having mastered preparation of potatoes, Moore identified a need for fries with toppings (known as dirty or loaded fries) after moving to the United States. His wife and several business partners have joined efforts to make fried potatoes be at the forefront of fast meals across Connecticut, starting with their first location opening (Cromwell) in 2018. Moore named the shop after U.S. President Thomas Jefferson, who, like Moore, looked to introduce the potato fries he had enjoyed abroad to these shores. Concept: Seventeen different toppings are available for potato fries. The team conjures familiar as well as creative combinations, with topping components made on site. This menu is most prominently displayed in the shop, with common accompaniments -- hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, and hamburgers available as sidelines. Yes folks, "dirty fries" are meals in themselves! For example, chicken curry dirty fries are topped with grilled chicken, mushrooms, and onion that are enveloped in curry sauce. As of early 2023, there are four locations in Connecticut (Cromwell, Canton, Vernon, Storrs). The team hopes to eventually take the concept nationwide. Experience: I made my way to Jefferson Fry Co. because the Trophy Room at the Graduate Hotel is apparently closed on Sundays, and I was looking to get some semblance of what I had been looking forward to (the Trophy Room smash burger). The cashier told me the JFC burger is very popular (although she had not tried it herself), so I ordered that. I was pleasantly surprised by the way the different ingredients-- onions, double beef patties, plain fries, bacon, lettuce, tomato, cheese, and special sauce married perfectly, forming a marvelous alchemy of flavors and textures. I was glad that I thought to dine at the hotel's temporarily vacated Trophy Room, as the Jefferson Fry Co.'s fluorescent lit, television-flickering, music-blaring, crammed interior with busy, centrally located open kitchen was not befitting of savoring the $11.99 burger. (Other locations have more attractive designs.) Tip: A rotation of fries with different toppings is available for free each Friday with purchase of an entree. This makes for an easy way to try all that Jefferson Fry Co. has to offer. The weekly rotation of "FryDay" promotions is published on the company website. Check out the cookie butter shake... subtle flavor of Biscoff cookies.

    Chicken tenders
    Scott K.

    Good fast food but not really that fast. The Thai fries were very tasty, however, they needed to be fried quite a bit more. More peanut sauce please, as well. The portobello mushroom sandwich again was good, but it was such a thin slice that you could hardly taste anything but the very crispy coating. Again, more of the garlic aioli promised on the menu. They bottle several flavors of their own soda, but also have a limited selection of Coca-Cola fountain drinks, including a sweet, black tea and Powerade.

    Original left, double right, bbq fries
    Jessica H.

    After a late night all I wanted was a burger and fries! There are many fry combinations to try. We went with the BBQ fries. They are thick cut fries topped with pulled pork, bbq sauce and some cole slaw. It sounded amazing but was not as full of flavor as you'd expect. I ordered a single original burger and my son got the double fry cheeseburger. He was very happy with his burger. Mine was served without mayo or ketchup and came with one pickle slice. I had to ask them to put on the condiments and they did, but barely. The vibe was cool. It is a fast food place but there were televisions around the space playing the formula one race. My son was happy.

    Size of fries vs the comically tiny sauce that I had to pay extra for !

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    Great staff amazing food and I just love the way the sauce compliments the burger. Great food

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    1 year ago

    Some of the best burgers in the local area. Fresh ingredients and solid service. Would recommend.

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    2 years ago

    Serving chicken that is severely undersized and was told that the management team told them to serve it that way.

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    2 years ago

    Quick service, great hours, affordable, busy, popular place, good variety of burgers and dogs, and especially mixed shakes from scratch!

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    Quick service. Good food. The cheesy fries were really good. Staff were courteous and attentive!

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    SO much better than Haven for hot chicken :) fry day is elite and the service is quick and good

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    My wife and I went here twice for the Tuesday Special, A Two-foot dog, Fries and Soda…read more On our visits we were greeted by happy employees. They made us feel welcome and were very helpful to us newbies. Our orders were taken and we were explained the process. Most of the condiments are self-serve. Both times I had the chili, yellow mustard and onions. My wife had Cole Slaw on her first one and Sauerkraut and mustard the second week. We made quite the mess but enjoyed the food. The hot dogs are very tasty and cooked just the way I we like them, a little char but not burnt. We had to cut the dogs into quarters and the rolls held up fine. The chili, while it tastes good is a little bland and my wife would have liked a little more flavor in the Sauerkraut too. The order of fries is large, hot and crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. The store is a nostalgic walk into the past with retro fixtures, tables and decorations. It's fun to read the 45's that line the walls while enjoying these dogs. The dogs are a novelty and are good enough to come back for. They have an extensive menu and I'm tempted to try the other offerings but the Two-Foot dogs always call me back.

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    If you're looking for a fun, casual spot with great food and an even better drink menu, Wally's…read moreWieners is worth the wait. While they're known for their impressive selection of hot dogs, the menu also features delicious burgers, chicken sandwiches, turkey burgers, and crispy fries, so there's something for everyone. On this visit, we both opted for burgers. I had the Mushroom & Swiss Smash Burger, which was perfectly cooked with a flavorful, juicy patty and melted Swiss cheese. We shared an order of the crab fries, which were outstanding and easily enough for two. To wash it all down, I enjoyed a refreshing Dark & Stormy. One surprise was their espresso martini menu, featuring approximately seven different variations. It's a fun addition that sets Wally's apart from your typical burger and hot dog joint. Be prepared to wait for a table during busy times unless you're happy grabbing a seat at the bar. The food, drinks, and lively atmosphere make the wait well worth it.

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