Sam and Frodo, Bert and Ernie, Bonnie and Clyde, if you’re not already onto us, we’re naming some of the most iconic dynamic duos there are. The ultimate dynamic duo however, is chili and cheese, which make for the most flavorful fare, especially atop a throne of fries! Here’s a checklist of places to get your chili cheese fries fix in LA!
Healthy Junk
Anaheim
The motto at Healthy Junk is “eat happy” and that definitely rings true if you order their chili chez fries. Blanketed in their homemade chili and chez sauce, these fine fries will be sure to put a smile on your face and in your belly!
Chicana Vegana
Pop-up
This female-owned pop-up curates California-inspired food with a Mexican-American twist, including chili cheese fries with a unique unique kick! Seasoned and doused in cheese, chili, grilled onions, cilantro, mustard, and sour cream, these babies are a must-have! While you’re there, test out their cali baerito, asada fries, or nachos!
Sage
Echo Park, Culver City, & Pasadena
One of the many things Sage does right is appetizers. They spice up the classic dish of chili cheese fries by topping fresh cut fries in black bean chili, cheese, garlic aoili, and habanero cream cheese. This item is nut-free, gluten-free, and sure to please all!
Doomie’s
Hollywood & Culver City
If you love fries, then you’re probably no stranger to Doomie’s! Doomie’s has an assortment of fancy fry flavors, but today we’ll stick with the tried-and-true chili cheese fries. Topped with housemade chili and cheese, this dank dish makes a great addition to any of their entrees, or is even great solo! Don’t worry, we’ll be back soon for the other fries!
Kale and Quinoa Cafe
Studio City
Five words: Beef jerky nacho cheesy fries. This menu item might stray a little off the beaten path of chili cheese fries, but we had to include it! Straight fries smothered in nacho cheese, cashew cheese, green onions, jalapeno, and vegan beef jerky, this dish is one for the books (or articles!)
Mohawk Bend
Echo Park
Up-level your chili cheese fries at this favorite vegan-friendly gastropub! On top of the classic vegan chili and cashew cheese combination, these suckers come with salsa verde, jalapeño red onion, and guacamole. Anything with guacamole is an automatic win!
Earles on Crenshaw
Crenshaw
Earle’s knows what’s up with the coveted chili and cheese combo! From slathering the delicious duo on Fritos, hot dogs, burgers, or getting a classic bowl of chili with cheese, this spot has your back. Oh wait—we can’t forget the star of the show, chili cheese fries! Try them all!
Modern Times
DTLA
If you’re looking for a meaty rendition of chili cheese fries, make your way to the Dankness Dojo! Order the Asada fries, which are their house fries with asada braised seitan, borracho beans, chipotle crema, coconut cheese, and pico de gallo. Are you hungry yet?
We are the Vegan Hooligans
Highland Park
The name of this place speaks for itself! Try some of their wild diner-style menu items or try their namesake, the Hooligans fries! Topped with chili, nacho cheese, spicy mayo, and chives, they’re so good you’ll be going back for seconds!
PJ’s Grill
Carson
This vegan-friendly joint offers many options in the comfort food genre, including chili cheese fries of course! Try them with jalapeños, or try them as a side with any of their main items. You can also veganize any regular menu item to fulfill your wildest vegan visions!
