Duckfat In Maine Claims To Have The World S Best Fries

Fries are pretty much the best side dish ever invented, but they don’t have to play the sidekick role anymore. There’s one little restaurant in Maine that’s making fries the star of the show and they’re worthy of a pilgrimage from any corner of the state. Today we’re headed to Portland to check out Duckfat which has some of the best fries in Maine. Hungry? Keep reading to find out why these fries are some of the best in the world.

When it comes to fries, no one does it better than Duckfat in Portland, Maine. This humble little eatery opened its doors in 2005 and has been a hit ever since.

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Locally owned and operated by Nancy Pugh and Rob Evans, this neighborhood restaurant has won several awards since they opened and quickly won over the hearts (and stomachs) of both locals and tourists alike.

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Duckfat is known for their fries. But what makes these fries so delicious?

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At Duckfat, they use hand-cut Maine potatoes feed Belgian-style in, you guessed it, duck fat.

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The menu is full of tasty fries that will make you fall in love at first bite.

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In addition to single orders of fries, you can make a meal of it and get an order of their delicious poutine.

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Their Belgian fries are topped with locally sourced cheese curds and then smothered with duck gravy and chives. Add an egg to yours for an extra special treat!

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You’ll also find several paninis and salads on their menu.

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And some pretty spectacular milkshakes. Go ahead and splurge on these bad boys. Made with local gelato from Gelato Fiasco, these milkshakes come in a variety of flavors and they’re the perfect accompaniment to your fries.

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For more information, be sure to check out their website and give them a follow on Facebook.