Bel-Fries

I have been craving some good fries for days and randomly walked by this spot. Call it coincidence or the law of attraction! Bel-Fries was such a pleasant surprise. It's a small shop, but it offers delicious options and fantastic toppings! I got the queso and bacon, and they were so yummy! The fries were thick-cut and a good portion for the price. I can't ask for more, and I will certainly go back to try the Cajun ones! It'll be my go-to spot for Friday nights after happy hour with my colleagues from Supp! Let's go!

Don’t know why people still come here. They changed their fries to the frozen ones which taste old and starchy and they’re now charging $8 for the small fries. You can get this at any diner for $2. The only redeeming thing are the sauces which are great, but for a fry place you’d expect them to have fresh fries.

My coworker would always bring this to work and I always better whether I will get it. The fact that was charge $17 for only six nuggets and fries is crazy. For some reason, I thought the medium box would have more chicken?? maybe it was the time of day I went😞

Perfect fries. Had the Cajun and truffle. Seasoning was great and the sauces were great. Fries crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Not too oily. Manager was great too. Friendly service, great location, great simple menu

This is a tiny shop. They only have outdoor seating and a singular table inside you can stand at. The fries however were GREAT! The staff is very kind and knew all the toppings on the different fries when we had questions. They also sell more than just fries here!! I got the blackened Cajun fries (small) and my friend got the truffle fries. We also got two sodas for a total of $39. We opted to stand inside and yap while we ate. Service was quick and the fries were fresh!

Yummy! Fun! And clean. Poutine fries also. Love the lower east side. So much uniqueness and new stuff.

Good fries, although not cooked in beef dripping as is tradition in Belgium. Also appear to be cooked from frozen which was somewhat disappointing. Cheese sauce was very good though. Overall the fries were good but not as good as one you'll find in Belgium. Decent value for money for a quick bite on the go.

I actually arrived a little before the shop opened and didn't realise it myself, but the staff didn't seem to mind. Very friendly and pleasant staff. I went there because someone I follow on Instagram introduced me to the place, and the generous portion of fries and chicken were both delicious, I particularly enjoyed the cheesy fries with truffle sauce. Freshly made, of course. I was able to relax at a table outside the restaurant and enjoy the delicious fries.

Bel-fries chose the perfect location because this is the perfect post-bar snack. Lots of carbs with a little too much salt and it's a recipe for a great midnight meal. Fries definitely in the pricey end but they know their target audience.

I had had these fries before several months back on a late night with some friends and thought they were pretty good. I had an event at 7 today so I decided to go for some quick fries since I wasn't going to have time for dinner. Got a free sample which was a nice gesture. The fries were fine but I did think to myself, hey that's a little sus that all the sauces are just off to the side in dispensers and I wonder how old the sauces are. It's a random Tuesday, not exactly a busy day, so I did have a fleeting thought that the sauces could be off. They tasted fine although they were super runny. It's 5 hours later and I have been on the toilet for the last 30 min emptying out my entire existence. There's nothing else I ate today that was suspicious. I don't think I'll come here again unless they sort out how the sauces are stored and I can rebuild trust in their freshness. $13 for some small fries, a couple sauces, and horrific indigestion is just not worth it. UPDATE: now 6 hours later I just puked up all the fries. definitely food poisoning. Thanks Bel Fries!

Yummy! Fun! And clean. Poutine fries also. Love the lower east side. So much uniqueness and new stuff.

Stopped by here while checking out food in the area and seeing there was a fry spot which I love. I got the Cajun fries which came with two sauces one I believe with their truffle sauce and the other was like a barbecue sauce. I was not a fan of the barbecue sauce, but the truffle sauce was good. My sister also got mozzarella sticks and fries and loved it. The menu has a lot of different fry options which is really cool that range from I believe $12-$15. Service was OK nothing to brag over. He took our orders, made it, and gave it to us. The Cajun fries had a good flavor, and the poutine fries were even better though very decadent. There are also some carbonated drinks you can buy. There is small patio seating right outside the restaurant that you can sit at.

Great snack for a freezing day. My boo and I ordered two of their paper cones: one filled with Bel-Fries and the other filled with popcorn chicken. The popcorn chicken had fresh white meat and was larger in size than most popcorn chicken I've tried. I would moreso call it chicken nuggets. The breading was a bit on the thick side and not so flavorful. They did offer sauces, one star removed for that. It was a $2.50 upcharge per sauce and they don't give enough for one to fully enjoy their eats with. The fries were tasty and imo balanced out the plain tasting chicken nuggets, but they did add too much salt because all of the fries at the bottom were blech with the salt that shifted downward. I think their bottom fries would be tastier and less likely to accumulate excess salt if they added seasoning when frying instead of afterwards. The service was fast and friendly. They explained things we weren't sure about. Happy eats!

My husband and I love fries so we had to sample this place. Thankfully we already had many great food throughout the day so we didn't need much late in the day. We just got the classic in small - we didn't want to pay for dipping sauce so we just went with the default ketchup. The fries were well seasoned and were crispy on the outside but soft on the inside - the way fries should be. Prices were alright for NYC. As for the service...not sure but the cashier seems to be a bit shady. The couple ahead of us left the screen on the tip page so we had to wait until the screen was ready for our transaction, but the cashier seems to have filled out the tip field himself. I think people need to be more conscious about this if they don't want any troubles. There were some seats outside which had an awning so that was nice.

I had heard a lot about Bel Fries, so I decided to check it out - It was disappointing. The traditional Bel Fries are nothing special and sauce is a separate cost. Additionally, when I visited with friends, the male worker with curly hair and a beard had a terrible attitude because we ordered separately - the service was horrible and he seemed to be bothered at every other interaction he had with customers. There is seating available through, in case you you want to sit and eat. Overall, I wouldn't recommend it.

Had Bel-Fries for the first time @ their holiday market popup since the lines were pretty short. Ngl, at first I didn't really like the black truffle fries but they grew on me. If it says anything, now I'm craving them and have a severe truffle addiction. The fries were filling and the taste was simply immaculate. Best fries ever! Defffff give this a try!!

Saw that there was a fries place after our Burlesque show nearby and wanted to check it out. While the fries were OK, what made this an extremely poor experience for me was the service. The two guys working 11/16 Saturday night had the worst attitudes I've ever seen - even for NYC standards. They genuinely looked pissed off taking your order and did things incredibly slowly. If you show even a shred of annoyance, they will slow your order down to crawl and give you sarcastic remarks. If you check in on Yelp AND write a review in front of them you get 10% off, but then they take your number, email, and name for some reason and text it to the owner.

If you're looking for fries that will make you question every life choice leading up to your decision to order a salad instead, Bel-fries is your place. Let's break it down:   Animal Fries (m): These fries are so good they should come with a warning label.   Poutine Fries (m): Fabulous doesn't even begin to cover it. These fries come smothered in gravy and cheese curds like they're trying to win a "Most Indulgent Dish" award. Definitely a dish for people who believe calories are just a conspiracy.   Queso and Bacon Fries (m): Seriously. Order a small, unless you're training for a competitive eating contest. The medium is enough to make you feel like you've swallowed a small, delicious boulder.   In summary, these fries are a gut-busting, belly-filling extravaganza. Enjoy every bite and remember: you might need to roll home.

The fries from bel-fries were pretty good! I got the cheese fries from there and it was flavorful. The fries were really seasoned. The portion size was also huge and it fills you up. I also liked the sauce options they had such as curry mango and sricha mayo. The service was also pretty good, the cashier was polite and gave good suggestions. My food also came out fairly quickly and the store was empty when I went. It had a nice and sleek minimalistic design to it. The prices were ok. Price: $11.16 Rating: 8.5/10

I decided to stop here because my youngest did not want to eat any K dogs. I remember this place from trying their fries at a night market that I had visited. They were really hot and crispy fat fries and were delightful to eat. So we came to this location and ordered on our first visit some mini corn dogs and fries and some dipping sauces on the side. DELICIOUS! The truffle sauce is a must. On the next visit was the popcorn chicken and fries. My overall take is that the mini corn dogs were so good that I didn't get to take a picture. The popcorn chicken my daughter enjoyed, but yes, the fries are the winner winner best dinner of the evening. I would pass on the cheese sauce and the Samari sauce. Just go with the truffle. That's all you need. It's so worth it. Two thumbs up from me, yes I will make another return to this franchise, maybe not this location, but I will have those fries again. Happy Yelping!

Delicious Chips. The highlight was the sauces, to be sure. It was a bit of a bummer there were no places indoors to sit, since it was rather chilly that night. Nevertheless, it was delicious and a great experience. Would highly recommend.

Really great fries, pricey though. First time we went, they didn't have all the toppings ready when they opened, so ended up just getting plain fries with sauce on the side, still very good fries. Service is a hit or miss... 2nd time there, got our order wrong and we had specifically asked for it in a cone, came in a box. Ordered another set of fries, again asked specifically in a cone, came in a box again. If you can't hear the customer's order correctly, maybe lower the music. Kinda put me off but will give them one last try in the future.

13$ for a small fry with sauce. Insane. This is worth 7$ max. The the service was fine but very slow.

Fries were super crispy, truffle mayo was especially good. Staff were really friendly and helpful when ordering and asking about the menu. Only outdoor seating available.

Unrefrigerated mayo! Buyer beware. I was given a sample and chose the truffle mayo. I didn't notice that it was I refrigerated until after I took a bite. Didn't want to be an a-hole and return it. Foolishly, I still ate it. Within 5 minutes of being done eating it, my belly gave me a warning to get to a toilet within 5 minutes. Sure enough...Pompeii! Even afterwards, I'm burping truffle. That's can't be good

Was looking forward to this place for a few years. Finally went last year. HUGELY disappointing. For a place that just sells frites? It should be great. Mediocre. In and Out or McDonalds has better fries. Keep in my mind I'm a bit of a frites snob, but this place really sucked. They dip their fries in something (potato starch? Corn starch). If you're jonesing for great fries in NYC - don't go anywhere near this place. Balthazar is where you want to go. Joe Allen's are pretty good too. Same with the fries at Dirty French. Or Cafe Luxembourg.

Unsure and couldn't provide a proper judge. It was a late night drunk fries cravings and we decided to come. Long line at 3am! Fatty unhealthy fried food craving filled but quality was basic.

FANTASTIC!!!! This place is so good, especially the mozzarella sticks and the Poutine, the poutine is my go-to every single time! The gravy is delicious. They're open until 4/5 am and sometimes the fries are better than others but on a good day the fries are crispy, there's tons of gravy, and the right amount of melted cheese curds and scallions. I typically share one Poutine with a friend but they're so good I could eat them all myself! I've also tried the regular fries which aren't anything to write home about, but the mozzarella sticks are very delicious, they're skinny like what a typical pizzeria would sell, which to me are the best! I eat at Belfries every time I'm in the neighborhood! Like I mentioned, it's open very late, at least on the weekends, so it's always busy after the bars in the area let out! The place itself is small but has a bar top style table that you can stand at and eat if it's not busy, there's also outdoor seating and people typically sit on the stoop of the apartment next door to eat as well, but this isn't a sit down spot more of a quick treat place!

I love French Fries! A spot that's dedicated to Fries is right up my alley, and i like this one. The Fries are seasoned but not too much. Not stringy, wobbly Fries. Just thick and crispy enough to dunk into those delicious sauces. I went with Kewpie Mayo, loved it. Nice service, clean enough. Great outside seating.

This has been a spot that I've wanted to visit for a while. I arrived here around 5pm on a rainy day. The staff member was only person there. My friend and i ordered 3 different of their menu items as we wanted to have a variety to try. We got (all in small size) the - Queso & Bacon 5/5 this one was delicious. The fries were toasty and warm and fluffy on the inside. The queso had a nice thick cheesy flavor. The bacon was so nice too, it was a nice thick cut and had a perfectly salty taste. When the employee was assembling the fries, i had made a quiet comment to my friend that they should add more bacon. I must not have said it quiet enough cause the employee heard me and said alright and added another scoop of bacon! Thanks for the bacon generosity!!! - the cajun fries 4/5 were seasoned perfectly and they came with 2 sauces (not pictured) we got the samurai sauce 4.5/5 and frite sauce 2.5/5. The fries paired great with the sauces. The samurai sauce was tart and had a lytle heat which was great. The frite sauce had a thick mayo feeling and tast that I didn't enjoy but my friend did. - the popcorn chicken and fries 3.5/5 felt like a McDonalds old school chicken tender chicken which i enjoyed. All the food was great, the service was great and I will return to try the poutine and other sauces.

Fries are delicious! Perfect for a drunk night lol Service is good fast food joint outside seating nothing spectacular but hood fries to sober up lol its an fast food spot outside eatery

Got the chicken and fries with truffle sauce drunk around 3AM and while it was good, I would've rather had McDonald's fries for a lower price

Great vibes!!! food was great. The fries were excellent and the chicken sandwich was done right and not too heavy. Everything was made fresh to order. Overall, a good late night bite for us and would definitely go back.

I tried the bel fries today and loved them. They're perfectly crispy on the outside and so soft inside. The garlic aioli was flavorful and the perfect dipping sauce for the fries. I noticed a truffle sauce on their menu also that I will be trying next time.

I went to their popup in Bryant Park Winter Village. Their popcorn chicken and fries were a nice, hot snack/ lunch for a chilly winter day. The fries were on the bottom with chicken carefully stacked on top so we had to sit to eat some to prevent spilling. But the portions were filling!

Had the popcorn chicken and fries at the Bryant park winter market. Great slice and flavor, delicious chicken and French fries, and an excellent snack sized portion.

3.6 Fries were good. Hot and tasty. Ordered canjun fries with 3 sauces I guess I only picked one.. did not even ask us what other sauce we want or if we wanted 3 sauces (since it charged us more) Which was kind of weird... & gave us random sauces *black truffle sauce was very good -Outdoor seating (very hot on summer days) Probably wouldn't come back but worth a try if ur around the area

The perfect snack food to tide one over before dinner. I opted for fries with queso and it was exactly what I was craving. Definitely a grab and go type of place. I want to try some of their other sauces next time! You also get quite a big portion! Service was standard. 5/5

Leaning the club? Hungry? Vegan? They got you! Plenty of Vegan sauce choices! Like they knew fries are the only option sometimes, and considered us!!

First time at this spot, so I had a question about one of the items. Person behind the register answered with sarcastic rude response. Threw me off, I just walked out. Would've loved to order. Poor service

Fries are amazing here. Often overcharge at night. The sauces are great and the fries are hot and fresh.

Amazing Fries! So glad I came across Bel-fries not under the best circumstances ( 3 women trashing it after being charged $1.75 for extra sauce). We decided to go visit and support their reopening. Belfries is a small Fries shop in the lower east side with a verity of toppings from cheese to bacon to truffle sauce. We ordered the traditional Belgium fries with truffle sauce and the queso and bacon fries with a Mexican coke. Great fries, great service and great ambiance.

We really enjoyed them at their Bryant Park pop up. Sure they are even better at the main store.

This is a tiny little shop on the LES that opens late and stays open late for after clubbing snacks. The fries are packed with flavor and their version of In and Out's animal fries is a great dupe. The staff is friendly and will send you discount coupons. There is outdoor seating and plenty of shopping nearby. They'll pack your fries tightly and securely to go. Mine stayed hot all the way to the UES!! Stop by and enjoy!!

Without a doubt Bel-Fries has THE best fries in New York. The double truffle fries are *chef's kiss* & I would highly recommend this spot to anyone else that is a fries enthusiast like myself. They really need to come out with an OnlyFries account, because I would totally pay for that kind of content.

Was here on a Tuesday afternoon strolling with my friend looking for somewhere to grab a bite. We really liked the music they were playing so we decided to stop and grab something. I've never been here before so I was asking the cashier some questions about their menu and different sauces...he was extremely rude and his attitude seemed like he didn't want to be there. He did not help with any questions and was acting like I was bothering him and yelled at me. Would've been a totally different experience if I had better help but I decided to leave because I wasn't getting any help and the customer service was very rude...don't recommend at all

Best fries ever. The bacon queso fries are AMAZING, i stop for an order every time I'm on the LES. The workers are so friendly & it's always quick service!

Bel-Fries has been on my list forever, and I'm so glad I was finally able to make the trip down from CT to try them! The queso bacon fries were delicious, as well as the popcorn chicken. Their small cone size was a perfect portion and didn't leave me feeling overwhelmed. The artisan sauces were good, and the food was ready fairly quickly. I really appreciated that they had a little sit down area outside! The inside was fun and trendy, and if I were local, I could definitely see myself stopping here when I had a craving for fries.

I somehow was able to use self-restraint to not come to Bel-fries all this time...but finally caved and got the poutine. It was bomb. The fries are all made to order so don't expect it to be ready too quickly ;) Need to go back and try every sauce.

Pretty good for a grab and go snack (if you LOVE fries)!! Not too shabby, but nothing out of the ordinary for some normal fries and toppings. Service was just fine and dandy!! Yummy queso and bacon for the win!!

Accidentally stumbled here because we wanted a snack, and omg! The curry fries are fantastic.

The food was delicious and fast! Finn was so helpful and patient with us and explained the menu. David was great too!

The new fry place on Ludlow a few stores down from 375 Fries just opened, and I learned that it's actually owned by the same people, so you know the fries are good. 375 is going to shift its focus on chicken and leave the fries to this new spot. Unlike 375 used to have, there are no combos and wild toppings here - just fries and different sauces, like a classic frite shop. They're very good, as are the plethora of sauces you can choose from. Go grab some fries and support this new business that just opened amid the current pandemic.

Amazing service! Good food with different options. I got the animal fries, pop chicken and fries and mozzarella so I tried different things. Will come back.

Shout out to Finn. This hits every time! Got the double truffle fries. Serving size is perfect too!

Crunchy, thick and fresh hot Belgium fries. Right in LES. Small spot and friendly service. I would recommend trying the black truffle mayo and the roasted garlic aioli dipping sauces !!

Discovered this place after wanting to find new fry places other than Pommes Frites (one of my favorites!) Bel fries is located in the LES in a super young and hip area with many other cafes and restaurants near by. The store front is simple and during these times, they have set up tables and chairs on the curbside for seating. It was actually very comfortable because there was a tent set over it and each table offered a fry holder! Do wish they would provide hand sanitizers at the tables though. The menu is pretty simple and way less complex than Pommes Fries. However, with that being said, I do feel like Bel Fries is more of a 3.5-3.75 than a full four stars because I wish they would offer more variety of sauces. The flavors sounded interesting especially the black truffle which ended up being our favorite sauce of the three we ordered. The yuzu mayo was good but for some reason, the mix of the two flavors together made it taste like celery so if you don't like celery, don't get this sauce! The Frite sauce was just okay and normal. Would much rather try other sauces over this. The black truffle mayo was definitely a favorite! Would recommend the extra $$ to try this sauce. We also opted for the free chopped onions which is always a good idea! We got our sauces on the side for ease of eating but next time I would definitely try to just have them directly on the fries. Could be a different experience! I would say it's a good fry place to try out especially if you're in the area. It's not overly crowded so the eating experience is enjoyable.