Savor Some of America’s Best French Fries in Portland, Maine

Duckfat in Portland: National Recognition for Iconic Fries

A popular fry shack in Portland is once again gaining national recognition for its iconic fries.

The well-known site Not Fries (yes, that's really the name) recently published an article highlighting the best places across the country to enjoy one of America’s favorite snacks: golden, salty, crispy french fries. Naturally, a site called Not Fries would create such a list—only on the internet, right? But back to the fries...

Among the top spots for crispy delights is Duckfat, a beloved Maine institution. This East End gem has been serving its famous "Belgian Fries" for nearly 20 years.

What Makes Duckfat’s Fries "Belgian"?

What makes it a "Belgian Fry?" It's in the way Duckfat prepares the potato. The spuds are hand-punched and then twice fried in duck fat to perfection. This leaves the fry extra crunchy and extremely succulent. It also always leaves the customer wanting more.

Here is a little of what Not Fries had to say about Portland's favorite french fry.

Have you ever had fries that are so tasty that you wouldn’t care to have them from anywhere else? If you haven’t, then Duckfat will surely make you feel that way...The restaurant serves these fries with a variety of sauces. If you ever visit this city, you must try the fries here. It’ll surely become a reason for you to come back to Portland!

That's quite the high praise for Duckfat. There's nothing like ruining every other fry experience. That's called domination, folks.

Don’t Miss Duckfat’s Fries Before the Summer Rush

If you haven't tried these mouthwatering fries yet, now is the perfect time to visit Duckfat in Portland before the summer tourist rush. Trust me, once you taste them, you'll be hooked.