National French Fry Day 2025 – The Best Fries in Eastern Iowa [GALLERY]

Did you know that the second Friday in July is actually a major food holiday?! This Friday, July 11th is National French Fry Day 2025!

According to a survey from YouGov, French fries are one of the most beloved American dishes. It's tied for first place with burgers, which makes sense, because a burger without fries just isn't as good!

Whether you're into curly, crinkle, steak, shoestring, sweet potato, or waffle, there are a ton of delicious fry options here in Eastern Iowa! Here are some of our favorite places to order fries in the local area:

GALLERY INFORMATION

• 30hop - 900 E 2nd Ave, Coralville
• Big Grove Brewery - 170 1st St SW, Cedar Rapids
• Black Sheep Social Club - 600 1st St SE, Cedar Rapids
• Boondocks - 130 E Main St, Anamosa
• CityWalk Eatery - 102 2nd St SE, Cedar Rapids
• Crosby's - 1028 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids
• Daisy's Garage - 5240 Edgewood Rd NE, Cedar Rapids
• The Double Z Bar & Grill - 629 Ellis Blvd NW, Cedar Rapids
• Edith Lucielle's Bait Shack & Wing Depot - 6913 Mt Vernon Rd SE, Cedar Rapids
• The Flying Wienie - 103 8th Ave SW, Cedar Rapids
• Frydae - 743 10th St, Marion
• LP Street Food - 302 3rd Ave SW, Cedar Rapids
• O's Grill - 3911 Center Point Rd NE, Cedar Rapids
• Patton Bar & Diner - 317 Main St, Cedar Falls
• The Quarter Barrel Arcade & Brewery - 616 2nd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids
• Rock Bar American Grill - 219 2nd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids
• Runt's Munchies - 118 2nd St SE, Cedar Rapids
• Sacred Cow Tavern - 1000 7th St SE, Cedar Rapids
• Short's Burger & Shine - 18 South Clinton St, Iowa City
• Tornado's Grub & Pub - 1600 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids
• Zeppelins - 5300 Edgewood Rd NE, Cedar Rapids

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