What’s a burger withoutfries?
Or, fried chicken withoutmashed potatoes?
And why would there be?
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Side dishes not only complement their larger entrees, but sometimes, they’ll even outshine them.
Here are nine fast-food chains that offer some buzzworthy sides.
In fact, McDonald’sreigned supremeas the fast-food chain serving the best fries in America in a recent survey fromCivicScience.
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However, the potato sides don’t stop at fries.
Wendy’s also has baked potatoes, which the chain first launchedin 1983to provide a lighter choice.
At Smashburger, the versatile ingredient is served in different forms to appeal to multiple potato preferences.
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In addition to offering french fries, the better burger chain sells sweet potato fries and tater tots.
Sonic Drive-In
Nostalgic fast-food chain Sonic is celebrated for more than just its famous cherry limeade.
There’s the mac and cheese, which features a blend of parmesan, cheddar, and Romano cheeses.
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This menu item has come out on top in multiplefast-food mac and cheese taste tests.
The chain also puts a spin on loaded fries by using potato wedges instead.
Onesecret menu item, which actually isn’t all that much of a secret, is the animal-style fries.
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This popular order consists of french fries topped with In-N-Out’s signature sauce, cheese, and grilled onions.
Customers can also ask for cheese fries, which aren’t technically on the menu, either.
If you feel strongly about the texture of your fries, In-N-Out can also cook them to your liking.
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Just ask for them “light” (lightly fried) or “well-done” (extra crispy).
“The cheese curds are the best.
It goes really well with the marinara sauce,” one Facebook user wrote on apostfrom the chain.
Chick-fil-A
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