Pommes Frites
Categories: French, Vegetarian, Fast Food [Edit]
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village123 2nd Ave
(between 7th St & St Marks Pl)
New York, NY 10003 (212) 674-1234
- Hours:
Mon-Thu, Sun 11:30 a.m.-1:00 a.m.
Fri-Sat 11:30 a.m.-3:30 a.m. - Menu: MenuPages
- Price Range: $
- Accepts Credit Cards: No
- Parking: Street
- Attire: Casual
- Good for Groups: No
- Good for Kids: Yes
- Takes Reservations: No
- Delivers: No
- Take-out: Yes
- Waiter Service: No
- Wheelchair Accessible: No
- Outdoor Seating: Yes
- Good for: Late Night
- Alcohol: None
358 Reviews for Pommes Frites
OK - so as if having legitimate, actual, belgian-style fries in the states isn't enough, the delightful young man behind the counter was so so very helpful. He let us have as many tastes as we wanted; he inquired carefully after what kind of taste sensation we wanted from our sauce; he special made something up for us and (shh!) he silently upgraded us from a regular to a large. So freaking good. And, they have poutine! I didn't have any, since I didn't want to go into a potato-induced coma, but you could attempt to conquer the Quebecois carb juggernaut ... great. Now I'm hungry again.
Yes, I'm a tourist. Yes, I first learned about Pomme Frites on one of those insufferable, yet ubiquitous Food/Travel "Eat Here" shows (I forget which one.) It pains me to admit to all of this for the Hipster Police shall soon arrive to confiscate all of my skinny jeans and Yo La Tengo CDs. But such is the power of Pomme Frites that I'll out myself as such a square in such a public forum. The fries, yes, they delivered on taste. The line, yes, was tremendous. The condiments, by far, were the stand out. Each of us choose different ones. I can't remember what my friends had. I had the Irish Curry. Out of my group, I'd won. Since we order everything on the side, though, we easily shared our sauces. (Why you dirty, dirty boy.)
We stood, huddled around our carb-loaded cones of arteriolosclerosis goodness, eating non-stop on a stranger's stoop. (Don't worry; we cleaned up after ourselves.) The journey was so worthwhile that my Manhattanite friend admitted that he was glad to have guided us on this tourista field trip. Four stars for Pomme Frites. I love it so much I want to take it behind a middle school and get it pregnant.
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Only come here if you are a tourist who wants to look like a tourist
This place has not been cleaned in ages, it's greasy, it's dirty AND the fries are nothing special at all. Personally, I'd rather eat at McDonald's.
I stopped in here recently, and instead of sticking around and eating my fries, I decided to walk back to my place and eat in comfort. I made it two avenues over to Tompkins Square Park, and the aroma forced me to sit down at one of the chess tables to start eating.
While I greedily stuffed my face, I slowly became aware of the other park patrons eying me and my delicious fried treasures. As they closed in, I surreptitiously bagged up my sauces. Deciding that it was best to sacrifice a few to save the many, I threw a handful of fries one way and ran in the opposite direction, narrowly escaping just before they descended upon me and tore me limb from limb.
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The fries are very good, but it's a rare and sinful choice I'll make only when I'm in the area. I have this whole dietary and caloric restriction thing going on in my life, so I'll leave the indulgence to the rest of yous.
Awesome Belgian fries
Tiny hole-in-the-wall space
Perfect drunken food
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After Fuerzabruta, I needed more food. On to Pommes Frites! The fries are great but the selection of dipping sauces is even better. I think we split a large between 3 people and there was plenty to go around. The sweet chili sauce was perfection.
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mmmm I LOVE fries. I love everything about this place from its dimly lit ultra crowded hallway to the smell of oil mmmmmm happy face.
I love the array of dipping sauces but it's a bit overwhelming. It probably won't be with time or if I had the chance to try lots of them.
Last time I had the Garlic Mayo which wasn't that memorable. But honestly, their fries are wonderfully seasoned. Dipping sauces not necessary.
4 stars for an almost conclusion to my 8 mos search for amazingly seasoned fries in the city. 5 stars if it was curly....
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Anyplace gets an automatic 3-stars if they fry up a mess o' potatoes.
Pommes Frites gets 4-stars because they do a superior job fryin' taters.
Portions are generous (wifey and I shared a small size and still couldn't finish) and the mayonnaise selection is impressive. We sat in front of the store and watched what must have been the craziest people in the entire East Village pass us by... it was better than satellite TV!
Best of all, they're right next door to Tokyo Toys, the baddest-ass toy shop in all of manhattan.
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This place is awesome! Got that rustic, old European tavern thing going on, and the fries are amazing... after the nice dude behind the counter let us sample different sauces, we went with Vietnamese Pineapple Mayo and of course, the much-yelped-about Parmesan Peppercorn. The space is tinybut luckily we got a table in the back. It had holes to hold the cones in - genius!
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I'll never forget our first visit here. We took a cab from our hotel to see Stomp and arrived way too early. We looked across the street and saw this long line waiting to go in through this doorway. The line coming out was so involved in what they were carrying and eating. I suggested we go and check it out. Oh, I found heaven, I could drive up there right this very minute! The very best "fries" you will ever put in your mouth with so many choices of dipping sauces, that it drives you crazy.
I do not go to NYC anymore, without making this my first stop and my last! I wish they were a chain.
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Ah... eating two dinners in one night is what I seem to be good at while visiting New York on tour with Rachel A. On our last night together we had our second dinner at Pommes Frites, home of her people, as she says. I'd never been there, but I had heard of it when I was in Amsterdam. Maybe we were too busy looking for space cakes in Amsterdam to actually try Pommes Frites? Nah...
All this is is fries in a cone with sauce. The sauces I tried - sweet mango chutney mayo, honey mustard, garlic, pesto, some kind of pepper taste... can't remember what else. Man, all I wanted was a small sample. After all, this was my second meal. The guy gave us more fries for our sample and I was already full. I was ready to leave after the sample, but I felt bad. We ended up ordering the Sweet Mango Chutney size small - seriously? A small was awfully large. Split with 3 people it was too much and cheap at only $4. Man, I thought about drilling holes into my tables at home, just so I can stand a cone up and eat some fries off the table like at pommes frites. If only I had that backdrop of the 400 sacks of potatoes behind me.
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Should I ever slip into a coma, it would take only an IV full of Parmesan Peppercorn to revive me.
Adversely, Pommes Frites has been known to pleasantly deliver me into food coma.
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Oh lordy. My best friend lives in NY and every time I visit her, this place is a must. Once. Twice. Maybe even twice in one day.
Suffice it to say, these french fries have appeared in my dreams more times than I can count. Sigh.
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Let's just say if I was on death row -- I would probably request Pommes Frites w/ the pesto sauce for my last meal.
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What an ingenious idea!! Fries with multiple dipping sauces!
I don't remember all the sauces I tried but I do remember liking the pomegranate teriyaki the most.
The fries are thick and crispy! yum!
And we got extra fries cuz they were closing and had leftovers. hehe.
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i love this place! i don't like to toot my own horn or anything but i am quite the french fry connoisseur... and this place definitely takes the cake in my book!
It's a small joint with a bar and two small tables in the corner. The tables and bar have holes strategically placed for you to place your fries which conveniently come in paper cones.
and now... moving on to the creme de la creme.. the SAUCES! as you walk in, you see a board full of different sauces that you can choose from. it can be a bit overwhelming but have no fear, you don't have to commit to a sauce blindly. you can ask for a sample and they will happily place an array of sauces for your sampling pleasure.
my favorites are the parmesan peppercorn, pomegranate teriyaki, and wasabi mayo. although mango chutney seems to be the most popular!
i've been here twice with girlfriends and both times the pomme frites guys hooked us up with extra fries and extra sauces! so if youre a cute girl give them your cutest smile and most likely you too will get hooked up!
oh... and for those that like it spicy... don't forget to ask for the jalapenos! they're freeeeee~
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You know if I had the recipe for the Parmesan Peppercorn sauce, I would smother it over everything I ate. I would probably eat my fingers by mistake just basking in the glorious deliciousness that is the sauce.
So the lady at the counter was extremely helpful in letting us choose the dipping sauces. "This is your first time here?" she said. I guess the deer caught in headlights look came off pretty loudly when we walked through the door. Seconds later, she had a napkin out and had several dipping sauces strategically placed on the napkin. She then proceeded to fry some fries as we looked at the menu and graciously told us to try each sauce(accompanied with the freshly fried fries) and tell her what we liked. We chose Parmesan Peppercorn, Mango Sauce, and Mayo... oh dear Jesus... dipping sauce love!
We ordered a regular to share between the two of us and without much hesitation went to work. Oh man, truly a blessing in disguise.
Now if it weren't for the two ladies working there who were openly gossiping about their boss and one of their coworkers in Tagalog(oh yes, I understood you guys) I proba
bly wouldn't have been laughing as hard as I was while we were there. Aside from that, it was a great experience and thank you for popping my Frites cherry.
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One of my biggest guilty pleasures. Fries are fried to perfection, and the dipping sauces are divine. I'm making it a personal goal of mine to try each at least once. Perfect for late night snacking or on the go munching.
My favorite place ever. Seriously, fill that paper cone to the brim with those fried chunks of heaven. Don't forget the hundreds of various mayos you can choose....garlic mayo, basil mayo, curry ketchup....mmm mmm mmm. Now hand me my mini-fork so I can get busy.
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I am a Belgian who moved to NY a while ago. Like all Belgians I really need to have 'frieten' every now and then. I went to Pommes Frites trying to satisfy my craving for fries. The fries themselves were good. They were neither too soggy, nor too dry. One complaint I do have is relating to the sauces. Part of the Belgian fries experience for me are these awesome, usually super-fatty sauces. The mayo was not the Belgian-style 'frituur-mayo', which was a disappointment and the sauce selection was lacking some of my favorites ('samurai sauce' and 'andalouse').
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Take the most decadent, crispy-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside fries you've ever had, and drench them in any kind of sauce you want. Yes, it feels so wrong. But it's oh so right....
Pommes Frites will blow your mind... wait in the long line that goes out the door, and be sure to choose a few sauces to top your double-fried fries. We chose a garlic mayonnaise, honey mustard, and some sort of barbecue. It comes in a paper cone with a fork (you'll need it!).
If you are a fry lover, go here immediately. Make a trip to NYC just to go there. If you aren't a fry lover... I'll punch you.
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QUICK!
WHERE CAN I GO TO GAIN 700 CALORIES PER SNACK????!!!!
WHERE????
Pommes Frites, that's where.
I'll have some specialty mayo with that, ma'am.
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I have grown to love simplicity in business ideas. Especially those in the food business
Fries + Sauce of your choice = Nice grub whilst staggering through the village looking for something delicious to pacify your palette
A stopover doesn't set you back by more than $4-$6 but the taste does linger long enough in your memory to warrant repeated visits
Sambal Olek Rocks!
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OK. This place has THE best Belgian fires and dipping sauces!!! Their sizes are very generous and their dipping sauces are all finger-lickin' good. My favorite was the pomegranate taiyaki, MMMMMMM. Their Parmesan Peppercorn is the best of the cheese selections. Make sure to ask them for a taste of the sauces! I only wish I had taken my time to try each and every one of them :)
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We needed a little snacky after eating in Chinatown even though we were stuffed, but who am I to pass up on trying something new. Friends drove us there for a fry-by and we got the roasted garlic mayo. We stunk up the FJ Cruiser we were in and the leftover fries are probably still in that truck, but it was well worth it. Cute place, open late, and pretty quick. It's even better when you have someone wait in line for you and you take a stroll around the block of St. Mark's to scope out other potential future eating spots, then by the time you're back, fries are in your hand! They were great, although we got stuck with a lot of bits 'n' pieces. It's okay though, then they just taste like potato chips.
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ok so the fries aren't too soggy... and there are a lot of different sauces to choose from... its a great place to go to after a drunken night in east village and u need some carbs to help u get over ur hangover..
but its just fries...
i guess if i'm rating it on its product... fries with sauce.... its pretty good...
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Best spill ever: Irish Curry sauce getting all over my pommes frites. Nothing I love more than a mixed paper bag of irregularly shaped French fries (some round, cut from the butt of the potato!) ranging from crisp to soggy. Plus I got to dip it in two sweet sauces: mango chutney and peanut sauce. And to top it all off, I ate it at T-Kettle, thumbing my nose at the makers of those day old chewy tapioca balls, directing the clientele to Saint Alp's.
LOVED this plce when I used to live in the East Village. My only complaint was that when I stumbled home after a late night (1AM) it would be closed. So I am just dreaming about the next time I can have those amazing fries with some roasted eggplant or mango chutney (i think that was the flavor?).
Get ready because you are going to be addicted to these freaking french fries and their delectable dipping sauces. So fresh and delicious. These thick cut fries are served up in a paper cone. :)
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I love, love, love fries but this place unfortunately didn't impress me.
I think the main reasons were that the quality of the fries themselves were not high...Belgian fries are distinct and I've had them both in Belgium and at authentic establishments in the US...Unfortunately, they missed their mark here.
Moreover, it might behoove the establishment to consider changing their oil from time to time as it was reminiscent of the La Brea tar pits...Ughhhh
I will say the highlight of this place has to be their sauces...Very unique and very tasty...Highly recommend the curry kethcup.
Disappointed with this place as I had heard so much but left me realizing that many of these people hyping it hadn't had good Belgian fries before.
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I want to have sexual relations with Pommes Frites.
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yes it is true, i definitely suck at ordering after a night of drinking.
pomme frites.......yeah, you would think one would order some fries and one or two of the many sauces on the side and call it a night right? well, my brilliant ass decided to order the poutine that was hidden in the corner of the chalkboard. yeah, this is NYC not Quebec. note to self, you're a dumbass. durrrr.
let me tell you, the poutine was not good at all. the sauce was extremely salty and the curds were bleh. after a few bites, i had enough but my tummy was empty so i decided to suck it up and press on. nosh...ewww......i need water. nosh...yuck....this is garbage. i believe i hit my sodium intake for the month eating the poutine.
however, in a stroke of luck, the pommes frites towards the bottom were free of the nasty sauce and curds. now that is what i call damn good pommes frites. crispy, hot, not oily and just the right amount of salt. TASTY!!
well, i learned my lesson the hard way. order the pomme frites...skip the poutine.
+5 stars for the good pommes frites
+1 star watching a couple game-less drunk dudes try to pimp a couple ugly drunk chicks - this was highly entertaining i must say
-3 for the nasty poutine
3 stars it is.
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I *heart* French Fries.
Oh, Pommes Frites, I think about you every day.
Ever since my friend took me some 7 odd years ago, I have been infatuated. I try to go every time I make it out to NY. Lunch, mid-day/late night snack - this place never lets me down! My friends hate me b/c I always make them go here and I sit and savor each bite. Buy the extra sauces they are worth it, but the ketchup is also good stand alone. Yes, this place can not compare to what you can get in Belgium but it is the closest thing I have come across state side.
So good. I am going to book a trip to NY now.
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This is absolutely, hands down, my favorite place to grub.
French fries are my one weakness in life. I can live without chocolate, without sugar, without dessert - but could not live without french fries.
This place is my version of heaven.
They have so many great sauces - kinds you'd never even dream of. And they are happy to give samples. We're not talking about one french fry with a dab of sauce -- there's no skimping here, baby! They give you a handful of fries and a cup of sauce.
The regular cup of fries is gigantic, more than enough for one person.
Right now, their pomegranate teriyaki sauce is rocking my world. Two of my fave tastes definitely taste great together when on a delicious french fry!
The only drawback is the place is super tiny. I've never actually stayed in to eat there, I always grab and go - but it's really teeny on the inside, and of course, there is an overwhelming grease scent-- so be prepared.
I can't say enough good things about this place.
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OOOHHHHH this place is French Fry heaven, except it is Belgian fries!! The fries are double cooked and although so sinful, so worth it. I will happily spend an extra hour or 2 on a treadmill just to eat some of their fries. Not to mention all the crazy sauces they have. I like the mango mayo, yummy. Its been awhile since I have eaten here, but I still love it :) Had a menu on my fridge for years just to remember how good the fries were!
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The only place in NYC that I'm aware of where you can get poutine (the gravy and cheese curds are imported from Quebec, if you believe the signage).
Poutine = magically delicious. Fries and cheese curds (fresh enough to squeak when you bite 'em) covered in gravy. Although I have nothing to compare this to (don't know how "authentic" it tastes), I will happily vouch for its deliciousness. I can think of no better way to make a pre-emptive strike against a hangover.
The space itself is cramped and you will smell like grease when you leave (even if you're ordering for take-out -- it only takes about 3 seconds for the odor to glom onto you), but it's worth it. Also, don't count on having a place to sit, as the place is usually full. Thankfully the fries (and the poutine) are take-out friendly.
OMG. Frites. How I love you.
I've missed the Belgian Fries I used to have in Vancouver as a late night snack. Pomme Frites is my replacement.
Its a small little joint, with some seating in the back. You order your size of frites and they give u some dips u can sample. I went for the pineapple mustard one. Condiments they offer for free are: Ketchup, Mustard, their special Frites Mayo and some others i can't remember...
OH was it satisfying! Next up on my list? Poutine! Ah the taste of Canada! :D and of course, I do plan to try EVERY single dip they offer :D hehehehehe...Fries for dinner? HELL YES!!!
I will admit that this is a novelty restaurant because their gimmick is selling Belgian-style fries (not French!). However, they do that so well I really can't complain. I come here purely on a cravings basis, which is about once every few months.
On a good day when it's relatively empty I can run into Pommes Frites grab an overflowing cone of fried deliciousness and be on my way in less than 10 minutes. On a bad day, there are queues leading out of the store! On those unfortunate days, if the queue is too long I leave and plan it for another day. Yes, Pommes Frites are amazingly delicious, but not delicious enough to waste an hour waiting for.
On another note, the seating area in the back is horrifically dirty and small. For those of you who are clean-freaks and paranoid about germs DO NOT go back there. I always take my fries to go, so that never effects my Pommes Frites experience.
My favorite sauce is the mango chutney, second to that is the roasted garlic mayo and then third is good old ketchup.
Four stars for truly delicious Euro-fries! If you are in NY visiting, you should try to come here at least once during your trip.
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EDIT 03/30/2008: I have added two two stars back (to make this a 3-star experience) on this review because the owner of POMMES FRITES was nice enough to contact me about my visit. Based on her note, it's obvious that she takes the customer's comments seriously. While my experience is not typical of a typical POMMES FRITES fanatic, nonetheless it was encouraging to have someone respond to a valid complaint. Bon appetit (sp?)! Original review in quotes below:
"I went to Pommes Frites a while back. The fries were decent enough. Seemed a bit mushy and not all that fresh even though the staffers fry everything on the spot. I ordered for take-out...but had so many problems ordering because it seemed like the counter people had barely a lick of English amongst them all at times or were too busy cooking to explain the pricing on sauces etc. There was one guy there who knew English, but he was constantly on the cordless phone. So I finally made a multi-sauce and french fry pick...had them bag it up and pay? I asked the woman if all the sauces were in there and she garbled out a yes...I headed home. When I opened the bag, I realized she got one out of 4 sauce choices right...and I realized I was overcharged by a few bucks. I was pretty pissed since it was long day of work and all I wanted to do was crack open a beer and chow on some comfort foods. But I spud-blocked by the workers of Pommes Frites! I called Pommes Frites back to explain the situation...a guy who could speak English picked up...I explained the situation. He apologized, but didn't even offer to refund or replace the sauces if I came back. What an @-hole! He seemed to rushed to go back to his phone chat line or whatever he was doing instead of running the fry joint. My other observation is no working that day was actually BELGIAN! Otherwise, I could have understood the whole I-don't-speak-English situation. lol.
I will say this place is fried and needs a staff overhaul. Back to Mickey D and catsup for me...EAT AMERICAN!"
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