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    Pommes Frites

    4.4 (1.2k reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Fries w/ truffle dip, mango dip and garlic dip
    Trisha W.

    Cute little spot! I love the holes in the table to sit your fries in! The staff was super nice. They were very busy. So many choices for sauce to dip your perfectly crispy fries

    Menu (4/2026)
    Andie E.

    People love these Pommes Frites!! For me, they were just ok; not bad but just ok. The fries itself are thick cut & double fried but what makes these fries special is the gazillion sauce options available. Some of the sauces (not all) are pretty tasty. See my photos for their menu with all the sauce options. Pommes Frites (complimentary sauces comes on the fries but not if you want the sauce on the side): Regular $9 Large $12 Double $14.50 Sauces (on the side or extra sauce): 1 for $2.25 3 for $6.25 I ordered Regular Frites with 2 sauces on the side: --Aji Verde (Peruvian Green Sauce): this was fantastic! Get this! -- Smokey Jalapeno Cheddar Cheese: just awful. Didn't really taste like cheddar to me and you could barely taste the jalapeno. And it wasn't spicy. Skip this sauce and try another. So if you're willing to pay $15+ for fries and sauce, Go For It!

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    Jeff M.

    Pomme Frites 128 MacDougal St. New York, NY 10012 French Fries with Garlic Aioli Dipping Sauce Belgian french fries and specialty dipping sauces are the primary menu items. The serving style is unique because the fries are served in paper cones and every table has holes to secure them. The french fries were crunchy on the outside while pillowy and fluffy on the inside. If you truly want to enhance the experience, I highly recommend purchasing one of the specialty sauces. Although there was an up charge, it was well worth it. #WestVillage #WestVillageNYC #pommefrites #frenchfries #garlicaioli #garlicaiolidippingsauce

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    Jon T.

    For someone that craves carbs after walking around NYC, this place does not disappoint. If you like fries, or just want a nice snack to stroll around the streets with, then you're gonna like this place. This place is unfortunately a bit small but there are tables to sit down in front plus a touch screen menu to order if you don't feel like interacting with the staff. The Menu is vast with getting Frites starting from Regular to Double if you really want to share fries with. There's also the option to get sauces which is a must if you crave something to mix those fries in. I think I waited about 10 or so minutes after placing my order and my Belgium Frites were ready. I ordered the Truffle Frites. They are drizzled with Truffle Oil and garnished with freshly grated Italian Parmesan Cheese & Savory Herbs. I also got The Roasted Garlic Aioli which consisted of crispy roasted garlic, simmering onion & spices with a touch of anchovy. A very dangerous combo but I promise you; it's delicious. My first reaction was seeing that the person who put my fries in a paper cone. He filled the entire cone and then filled partly a second paper cone and layered it on top so it did not spill. Amazing! I was in shock of how much fries you get for just the regular size. The Truffle Frites were pretty much what you'd expect. Hot to the touch and the bite, it's crispy on the exterior a slight soft chew when you take a bite. It's really hard to complain when you get fries made to order and it's exactly how you want it to be. Did I even mention that they are also open till late too? This might be a fever dream if this was near me. Unfortunately, I'm a bit too far from NYC to visit this place often. But when I'm in the area; this is a must visit for sure!

    Regular Poutine - 16oz
    Brianna T.

    So so so so so so so so so good. I met my friend here while at the Pride Parade. The cheese, the gravy, the PEANUT SAUCE. The cut of the fries were sooo satisfying. I'm not sure how the service was, and we sat outside at a bench they had in front. It was a good day. Keep up the great work everybody and thank you for the savory treat!

    pesto Combo Sauce - 3 sauces x 2oz: pesto, rosemary, truffle
    Izzie L.

    Pommes Frites was the best impulsive decision on wintery night. These are seriously the best fries you'll ever have: perfectly crunchy on the outside and unbelievably fluffy on the inside. I would definitely recommend getting the combo of three of their specialty sauces on the side; they add that extra umami goodness to your meal. There's plenty of space for seating. Service was a tad bit slow, but mostly because the people in front of us took 5+ minutes to try a bunch of sauces. :P I'm definitely coming here every time I visit New York from now on! :D

    Pommes frites - Double Frites
    Iris T.

    I follow a specialized diet - allium-free vegetarian - so I'm always on the lookout for food places when I travel. Well, my friend was in town and we found ourselves in NYC and we both share a love of potatoes... so here we were! We came in the late afternoon for a snack of sorts so we were the only ones there (though there were more by the time we left). It's a place near NYU and by the SW corner of Washington Square Park with lots of character packed into a little space. Lots of dark wood and dim lighting. Reminded me of a pub in the medieval times, funny enough. A few tables that stretched from the door and back; we found a cool nook halfway down and they do have a restroom. There were two people working in the back. First thing's first: this place is not TRULY traditional. Belgian fries are typically twice fried in animal fat. Seeing as I'm vegetarian, the first thing I did was figure out what fat Pomme Frites used for their fries. It's vegetable oil and it's gluten free, so celiacs rejoice! And those with a wheat allergy and are vegan/vegetarian. They also have an allergen guide on their website and ingredient lists in person so if you have multiple food allergies/restrictions, be prepared to read. In addition to fries and special menu items like poutine (they also offer impossible "meat" for those who area plant based), they have drinks (including alcohol and slushies) and an extensive sauce menu and offered us samples. My friend enjoyed them since I was sure I couldn't have them. I was right. Out of all their sauces, I think only 3 were safe for me, so if you also avoid alliums... keep that in mind. We shared a double frites and got a frites sauce and jalapeño cheddar (which the ingredients list said I could have but it tasted slightly off so I focused on the frites sauce). I could also have the cheddar sauce but my friend likes spice so we decided on jalapeño. Perfectly crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The frites sauce reminded me of what I had in Belgium. Because these are thick cut fries, the insides are HOT and they stay that way for longer than your typical fries. It was great after power walking through the city for a few hours. Absolute perfection. A great place to snack, hang out, and/or eat a beautifully unbalanced meal. I'm definitely dragging my family there for fries on my next visit. I have a kid with multiple food allergies and he'll likely be sauce less but that's fine. He mostly wants the fries.

    Large Truffle Frites
    Mariel M.

    I consider myself a fry connoisseur, so when I saw a place thats main product were fries, you know I had to run. After a long travel day, pommes frites was my first stop coming to NY. I got the Truffle Pommes frites with a complimentary mayo/ketchup/onion and also got the mango chutney, garlic aioli and rosemary garlic. The fries were hot and fresh, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The perfect fry. The mango chutney sauce was the standout of the sauces I got. The inside feels like you're being transported to a different country, and the tables have holes for the cones to go into while you eat. The service was quick on a late Saturday night. Such a great bite, I could eat this everyday if I could

    Aji Verde, Truffle Supreme, Especial, TLC
    Julia K.

    Hands down the best fries in NYC! Truly authentic Belgian with a crunchy exterior and soft pillowy interior. Lots of unique specialty sauces to try & their eclectic flavors to discover - and the traditional free Especial combo of mayo, ketchup and onions ports you right back to Brussels. Rustic interior, some beer on tap, quick service, and one can also order online.

    Jasleen K.

    Always fun coming here and trying new flavors with friends. The place is small and can get really packed, but they're open late nights and it's a good bite to grab.

    Combo Sauce - 3 sauces x 2oz - Aji Verde, Mango Chutney, Smokey Hot Jalapeño Cheddar
    Zev L.

    The food was amazing as always. I've been a customer since their original location and 20 years later they're just as good if not better with their ever growing list of sauces. Love the Belgium inspired indoor. Great place to hang out and have reasonably priced fries for the quality.

    Evonne H.

    Went to tried the fries and it was pretty good fries!! Loved the sauces ... got the aji verde and it was so good!! $13 for regular fries and a sauce

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    Amanda M.

    I first came here back in I think 2010? I came more recently in 2025 and it's just the same! I love the traditional poutine. The cheese, gravy, and fries are all good quality and the portion size is very fair for $10. I know many other people too who love trying all of the different sauces but for me the poutine will always be my order. It's nice too how the service is friendly and polite and the vibe is pretty chill. When it's not crowded it almost feels like you could be in a German or Belgian spot. When it's late and the drunk crowd, still a fun time but different. Definitely some of the best poutine I've ever had! Love this spot.

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    They followed up and made it right - I was given a refund and a gift card. I will be returning. Thank you Pommes Frites!

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    So good. This place HITS late at night. It's a hole in the wall place and they do one thing but they do it REALLY WELL.

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    Is this place doing takeout during the virus outbreak?

    No at this time. Stay safe.

    Are the french fries gluten free?

    Yes, the fries are gluten free! They have ingredients for the sauces at the front so you can also make sure the sauce you pick is gluten free.

    Is the poutine gravy veggie based or meat based?

    Hi Wayo, Yes, our poutine gravy is vegan based

    Does this place accept cash?

    Yes. They accept cards and cash.

    Is the regular size filling enough?

    Absolutely!

    Can you guys sell sauces in a package or anything? I want to just buy some of the different sauces, but not in to go containers, but that are sample sides like that.

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    4.3 miYorkville, Upper East Side
    $$$

    Café d'Alsace is a wonderful Upper East Side restaurant that combines the warmth of a neighborhood…read morefavorite with the quality and atmosphere of a classic French brasserie. The restaurant has a comfortable, inviting feel that makes it easy to relax and enjoy the experience without feeling rushed or overwhelmed by noise. The food is excellent, with a nice selection of traditional French and Alsatian dishes. Everything is thoughtfully prepared and presented, and the menu offers enough variety to satisfy different tastes while remaining true to the restaurant's French-Alsatian character. The service is professional, attentive, and friendly without being intrusive. What I particularly enjoyed was the overall atmosphere. Café d'Alsace feels polished without being pretentious, making it equally appropriate for a casual dinner, a special occasion, or simply an enjoyable evening out in New York. Overall, I had a very enjoyable experience and would definitely return. Café d'Alsace is a restaurant I would comfortably recommend to anyone looking for excellent food, good service, and an authentic European brasserie atmosphere on the Upper East Side.

    I had been to the last many times in the past - but I hadn't been there for quite a few years…read more I took a friend of mine there for lunch as a reward for having helped me through a difficult moment, We had steak tartare and mussels cooked in white wine which we shared. For dessert we had creme brulee and crepe. souffle, which we shared as well. I must say they really live up to their reputation the food is absolutely delicious and it's definitely worth a try ! It's not inexpensive - you must come prepared to spend some money ! You won't be disappointed though ! The service is impeccable as well !

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    Cafe d’Alsace - Brioche, aioli, caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato, French fries choice of: Cheddar, Gruyère, Roquefort, or Alsatian Munster

    Brioche, aioli, caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato, French fries choice of: Cheddar, Gruyère, Roquefort, or Alsatian Munster

    Cafe d’Alsace - Outdoor seating: people watching plus sorbet skies--

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    Outdoor seating: people watching plus sorbet skies--

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