Wendy's Fries Review: Not as Cheerful as Those Red Pigtails (Regular Fries)

Wendy's is one of the largest fast-food chains with over 7,200 locations. They have made a name for themselves to use fresh, never-frozen patties accented with their square shape. And of course, with the friendly, cheerful, and sassy personality built around their logo. But are their fries worthy of the smile Wendy puts on her face? Even more so, will it put a smile on our own faces? Here's our Wendy's fries review.

The freckles, the blue ribboned pigtails, and the smile on Wendy.

Texture (2/10)

The texture of Wendy's fries does not fare well against competition. In general, the fries feel "deflated" and the internals much hollow. These sticks do not scream life or energy, rather they look scrawny and tired. We understand that fries are not stuffed but somehow it just feels like something sucked the insides out. The exterior was also a bit soggy and there was minimal crisp to be found.

Wilted, soggy, and deflated exterior while the internals are hollow.

Flavor (6/10)

Although the texture was far from ideal, the flavor was surprisingly decent. The fries had a good amount of salt, perhaps a bit too much even. Some of us could have sworn we sensed a bit of added "spice" or sugar, and definitely this wasn't just pure potato, oil and salt. It cannot be said there was a kick to the flavor but again, all around quite solid. They are tasty fries no doubt.

Shape (5/10)

Wendy's fries is your standard natural cut shape - a round potato sliced in sticks. It even had the tips with the surface of the round potato preserved, covered in potato skin. We believe visually this was pleasing. However, due to the deflated and soggy nature, as you pick up the fries, they will flop or droop down. This problem worsens as you dip the tip in ketchup adding weight.

Presentation (7/10)

We are delighted that Wendy's serves their fries in a carton container that is deep as well as contains and protects the fries well. With our takeout, barely any spilled out in the paper bag. They look delicious and are placed vertically to stick out extending an invitation to grab some. Perhaps the only way to present better would be neatly organizing the fries in the carton but we understand that takes effort and time.

Look at the smile prominently greeting you with the fries above her head.

Experience (5/10)

Wendy's fries pair well with the sauce and burger that is served along. However, we cannot say that the standalone fries experience was top notch. The soggy, flopping sticks with minimal crunch simply do not put a satisfactory smile on our faces.

Texture	2
Flavor	6
Shape	5
Presentation	7
Experience	5
Overall	5.0 / 10

Conclusion

It is clear that Wendy's is trying to differentiate itself from McDonald's by being the friendlier, fresher, and more natural choice. And we believe their fries point in the same direction of their ethos - probably fresh cut, natural shapes, and solid flavors. However, in this day and age, you cannot compete in the fries arena with whatever cooking method they are adopting for deflated and floppy sticks. Dear Wendy's, less salt, more substance please.