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Your A-List: Best French Fries
What makes a good fry? Thickness, quality ingredients, flavor and crispiness? Sure, those things are a necessity, but if you really want to stand out among the plethora of fry locales in Austin, a little bit of imagination helps, as well. And Phil’s is not afraid of shaking things up a bit, as evidenced by their unique french fries that mix both white and sweet potatoes. Mmmm… sweet potatoes. Homer Simpson would pass out. Not that he’s necessarily a fry guy, but you get the idea. Mouth-wateringly tasty.
Named after Amy and Steve’s late business partner Phil Clay, who died tragically in a motorcycle accident, the culinary homage that sits adjacent to Amy’s Ice Cream on Burnet Road was opened a year and a half ago and has been serving satisfied singles and families ever since.
Just as Amy’s has for 20 years now, Phil’s is making a name for itself thanks to a family friendly atmosphere, community spirit, personable service and quality ingredients. Time will only tell what Amy and Co. have up their sleeves next. But we imagine it will be delicious, and hopefully just as sinful.
Phil’s Ice House [site]
5620 Burnet Road [map]
524.1212
Others receiving votes:
Write-ins: Crown and Anchor, Dan’s Hamburgers, Freddie’s, Hoffbrau, McDonald’s, Lamberts, Roaring Fork and Shady Grove
Image of Phil’s burger and fries by Kelly West AMERICAN-STATESMAN
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