Al's French Frys

Started by Al and Genevieve Rusterholz in the late 1940's, their fabulous french fries quickly made Al's into a Burlington-area institution. Since opening, the building has had several additions—but the frys are still the same, and it's no exaggeration to say that they are known nationwide.

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  • Phone

    (802) 862-9203

  • Website

    alsfrenchfrys.com

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  • Type

    Burger Joint

Address

1251 Williston Rd (at Midas Dr) South Burlington , VT 05403 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes
Outdoor Seating No
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

Comments / 72


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PureWow

This old-timey lunch counter has been serving some of New England’s best fries since the 1940s. Crispy on the outside and soft and potato-y on the inside, these are textbook French fries . Read more

Irene Facciolo

Double cheese burgers are yum! And the French fries rate. A lot of fun to eat in or take out (and seasonally there's an ice cream window too)

Chris L.

Great fast food type meal, but better than the chain fast food for sure! Yummy, and some of the best hand cut french fries around Burlington

Rachel Elizabeth

Great fries and chicken strips ! And add gravy ! But pass on the grilled cheese . Literally 1 Slice of cheese on a hamburger bun .

Matt Barnes

Fantastic chili dogs . I could eat a ton of 'em. Sadly, the fries aren't what they used to be. Still, Al's is a VT landmark and it's an excellent spot for eats on a summer day.

Bentley Miller

Everytime I come home to VT, Al's is one of my first stops. Extremely friendly employees, food comes out fast, and the frys are literally the best in the world!!

Michael Payne

Amazing diner ! A true classic. May not be the world's healthiest food, but hey, once in a while it's a absolute treat. You will never forget the experience.

Gina Newman

Very good prices and excellent ice cream selection . I got the maple walnut sundae with butterscotch topping 3 days in a row !

Zak Bissonette

Just looking for fries ? Don't wait in line , all fry and drink only orders can move right to the front and you'll have your delicious snack in under two minutes!

Zach Hedrick

Unique place! Definitely try the Cajun version of their namesake! Hope to visit again someday.

Kelly LeClair

French fries are soft and somewhat greasy and salty, to die for. Large selection of other things as well .

Yuval Zukerman

Fried and onion rings are great. The burgers are a bit eh, small, and nothing to write home about. Still, better than McDonald's...

Spence Lean

So many great things on the menu, you'll have to come back!

Jake Smith

If you have a large appetite, it is probably a good idea for you to get two of whichever type of burger you decide on.

Max Brautigam

Good fries (duh)! love the classic diner-style interior

Katherine Hackett

Want lettuce and tomato on your burger ? Remember to order at the register! Those aren't part of the free toppings .

Kelly Diamond

Don't let your eyes deceive you -- a pint of fries is more than enough for two people. Eat them with cheese & gravy !

Marc

The Daily Meal 's 101 Best Burgers in America: #96 Cheeseburger

Nicholas Leader

Fries are great, retro music , creemees are okay, cheesesteak is okay

Kodi McKinney

If you're traveling and used to city prices, this place is great and absurdly cheap . ABSURDLY.

Brian Sutow

The food is great and worth waiting in line for

Amanda Glasser

Famous for their fries but the fried chicken and burgers are stellar, too! Cheese sauce is a must for fries !

LaLaneya O'Farrell

Love that Al's takes credit/debit cards now! Fun place for the kiddos!

Maddie

The burgers ! The French fries ! The cheap prices!

Katriona Hajduk

Love the fries ????

Lauren Alberini

Great customer service! Everyone smiles sweetly.... Must be something in the fries ...

James

Pizzaburger! It is a specially spiced burger patty that is quite delicious. Meat and cheese and your choice of toppings. Yum!

Shaun C

So good. All of it

Melinda Green

Awesome staff . $1.75 cheeseburgers ! Great stop on your way to Montreal.

K.Brooke Zambroski

Go to Al's and grab a pint of fries . Smother them with vinegar-then take a picture with Elijah Wood on the way out. *hint* You'll see him near the second register.

S. F.

Cash only , but they've got an ATM . Don't forget your sides of cheese sauce & gravy , you'll find the vinegar at the table!

Sara A Frail

Awesome food! Must have stop if you arrived in South Burlington.

Tim Elkins

Burger , fries , ice cream

Lauren Sullivan

Try the shakes ! Super yummy.

Jack Dodd

Everything is good!

Allison Strough-Weisneck

Family friendly there is a playground !

Tracie D

Best place ever!

Crystal Bousquet

Love frys and double cheese burgers

Matt C

Very disappointed. Ordered pizza burger , came with American cheese and no pizza sause. It was basically a cheese burger with a different meat patty. Dual line and small waiting area gets crowded .

Kelly Diamond

They now accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover! (Ice cream is still $$ only)

Sara A Frail

They now accept credit and debit cards inside!

Jake Smock

A quart of fries is like an endless pit. You CANNOT finish them alone!

Miles Fawcett

Really reasonable prices

Thomas Diman

Tasty burgers and fries

Gary Cheeseman

Get the Chili Dog . Simply amazing and the Haddock Sandwich .

Karen Tremblay Dean

Ice cream is awesome

Midtown Lunch LA

Smaller burger , larger fries .

Dan Clarke

THe French fries are good

Taylor Dobbs

Philly Cheese Steak with peppers & onions . Every time.

Jody White

Get a quart of fries to split 3 ways. Or two ways if you are really hungry.

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