Buffalo Wild Wings Fries Review: Chicken, Potatoes and Buffalos

Buffalo Wild Wings, also known as B-Dubs, is perhaps the largest is sports-bar chain in the country, boasting over 1,200 stores in America. They are known primarily for their amazing chicken wings and sauces, and of course, the large screens in every direction you look. Given its sports-bar status, it did not cross our minds that we should review their fries, until one of our close friend told us it was her favorite brand for fries. When someone puts their reputation with such claims, we feel obliged to review it. Here is our review of Buffalo Wild Wings fries.

Buffalo Wild Wings in San Jose, CA., near Westfield Oakridge.

It was our first time at B-Dubs and we weren't sure what to expect. It was quite clear that they took the "buffalo" theme quite seriously. And yes, as a proper sports-bar, it was dark with many screens. But we also thought it was well balanced for being a restaurant on days without games. It felt more modern than what we expected.

They are clearly leaning in heavy on their buffalo motif.

Texture (8/10)

The fries are super crispy and with quite a bit of crunch. From the very first bite, we knew we were in for a treat. They are golden brown, and they hold up well to any load of sauces or ketchup being dipped. The slender profile is balanced with the stuffing not being too mushy, and the fries don’t flop at all. These are natural cut fries, and you can clearly see the skin left on these, especially on the tips. When you bite into them, you can feel the high crisp, crunch, and quality that makes up these fries. Again, the texture of these fries are stellar.

You can see the crisp and rigidity on the fries!

Flavor (8/10)

The fries are well salted, maybe even too salty for some, but they are full of flavor. They also have some pepper dusted on them. It’s not super spicy, but rather just an interesting kick. What is unique about B-Dubs fries is that they use really big coarse salt and big pepper flakes that we have not seen anywhere else. What this does is it provides a punchy flavor whenever the granules are present, while giving your palate a break for areas that do not have them. Even though the flavor profile is really simple, these parts with the coarse granules stimulates your taste buds, and they’re really good. They make you reach for more before you finish your first.

Look at the coarse salt they use. No where else have we seen these big crystals.

Shape (8/10)

B-Dubs fries are thinner than your average fry, but their length is remarkable. The fries are a lot longer than most fries, and even with such length, they hold up because there’s enough stuffing to hold them up while the exterior is crispy. Some fries are curved, which shows that Buffalo Wild Wings stays true to the shape of their potatoes, and because of this, you’ll also find some small chip-like bits at the bottom. We are quite impressed with the consistency of the shape. This is as good as it gets with natural cut, classic fries.

The sticks are consistent, relatively straight, and are handsome fries!

Presentation (6/10)

The fries are served in a metal tray, like the rest of the food. It seems like this cafeteria-style tray is the base serving plate of all of B-Dubs food. And this makes sense when the chances of these trays falling off the table is high on a rowdy game day. The fries are all by itself in a single tray and you get a good amount of fries. We appreciated the fact that the fries were presented to be "over-flowing" as much as possible. There is some wax paper underneath which probably allows the tray to be quickly loaded as well as cleaned. Since this is a sit-down restaurant, you’re not gonna get a McDonald's style carton. We did not see any other special presentation to call out.

The metal plate or tray is the hallmark of Buffalo Wild Wings.

Experience (7/10)

The fries cost about $9, which we think is a bit expensive for what you’re getting, but considering that it is a proper restaurant with amenities like TVs, we feel it is justifiable. The service was friendly, the fries arrived fast, and as we said above, they were great fries. But we also think they could have had just a bit more quantity given the price. We felt great dining at B-Dubs for a quick lunch, despite it was primarily designed as a sports-bar. Finally, the fries complemented their wings with perfection.

Texture	8
Flavor	8
Shape	8
Presentation	6
Experience	7
Overall	7.4 / 10

Classic unapologetic sports bar interior with lots of screens!

Conclusion

We could never have imagined a sports-bar chain would serve such amazing fries. But here we are after experience Buffalo Wild Wings. It is French Fries done right in its most classical form, natural cut, with honest coarse salt and pepper. These indeed are one of the best fries we have reviewed, way above the average we typically review. Again, the texture and taste is where these fries really shine, only possible with the perfect ratio of thickness, frying time, and seasoning. If Buffalo Wild Wings were to slightly increase the quantity and present the sticks with a bit more intention, we feel this indeed could be a top spot contender.