Friistyle Chicago
Belgian restaurant · Bronzeville ·
Belgian-style fries topped with lobster, lamb, or Italian beef
Belgian-style fries topped with lobster, lamb, or Italian beef
"I learned that Friistyle is one of a dozen Black-owned Chicago-area restaurants to receive grant funding from the LEE Initiative (in partnership with HEINZ and Southern Restaurants for Racial Justice), part of a $1,111,000 total intended to support Black restaurants and food culture." - Naomi Waxman
"Belgian-style pomme frites with a twist is the focus at this restaurant near Washington Park. Instead of being a side dish, the fries are topped with hearty proteins and serve as full, shareable meals. Toppings include smoked chicken wings, Italian beef, lobster, jerk salmon, and roasted veggies. Save time by ordering carryout here." - Jeffy Mai
"A fry-focused operation built around Belgian-style pommes frites with creative hybrid toppings, from a lobster frite (butter-sautéed lobster with celery, red pepper, and Old Bay aioli) to a Chicago-style Italian beef frite topped with asiago, giardiniera cheese sauce, and au jus." - Naomi Waxman
"Belgian-style pommes frites shop Friistyle has temporarily closed its space on Prarie Avenue due to ongoing temperature-related problems with its HVAC system, according to a Facebook post." - Naomi Waxman
"Fries are a universally loved food but seldom the main attraction. This Bronzeville spot gives Belgian-style pommes frites the attention it deserves by topping the potatoes with an array of proteins. Options include Italian beef, smoked wings, roasted lamb, jerk salmon, and lobster. Orders can be placed for carryout or delivery via third party services." - Jeffy Mai
