Retail and Development

Have you missed What the Fries? It’s now open for dine-in service again in Charlotte

What The Fries is collaborating with City Kitch West End on the newly opened front-of-the-house restaurant in the ghost kitchen
What The Fries is collaborating with City Kitch West End on the newly opened front-of-the-house restaurant in the ghost kitchen

French fry aficionados can celebrate: What The Fries is back. The restaurant known for its gourmet loaded fries, along with burgers and wraps, is now open for dine-in, takeout and delivery at City Kitch West End.

After only offering food to go back in October, the fan-favorite spot which started as a food truck — has officially opened its new dining experience in the newly planned front of the house.

Now guests can sit down and enjoy one-of-a-kind gourmet loaded fries, like smokey bacon fries and shrimp hibachi fries, the infamous Smash burger or chicken sandwich at its new Wesley Heights location.

The menu at What The Fries includes loaded french fries, burgers, wraps and more.
The menu at What The Fries includes loaded french fries, burgers, wraps and more. LunahZon Photography

The new space at City Kitch West End — featuring an open kitchen counter and booths — was designed by Southwick Architecture + Interiors.

A rendering shows the new dining space at The City Kitch that incorporates What The Fries.
A rendering shows the new dining space at The City Kitch that incorporates What The Fries. The City Kitch

“What the Fries is ecstatic to go back home at City Kitch and to partner with them on this new dining experience,” What The Fries chefs and owners Jamie Barnes and Greg Williams previously said in a joint statement.

What The Fries owners Jamie Barnes and Greg Williams in front of art by Swych19 inside their new restaurant in Pineville.
What The Fries owners Jamie Barnes and Greg Williams in front of art by Swych19 inside their former restaurant in Pineville. Alex Cason Photography CharlotteFive file photo

“We operated out of City Kitch’s University location from 2014-2021, when we started as a food truck, so it holds a special place in our hearts. We are thrilled to be part of City Kitch’s expansion and to become part of their West End community.”

What The Fries is collaborating with City Kitch West End for a restaurant in the ghost kitchen’s newly planned front of the house.
What The Fries is collaborating with City Kitch West End for a restaurant in the ghost kitchen’s newly planned front of the house. LunahZon Photography/The Plaid Penguin

What the Fries

Location: City Kitch West End, 2200 Thrift Rd, Charlotte, NC 28208 (opens for takeout Wednesday, Oct. 4)

Menu

Instagram: @whatthefriesclt, @thecitykitch_official

What The Fries is collaborating with the ghost kitchen to bring a new dining experience to City Kitch West End with a restaurant in the newly planned front of the house.
What The Fries is collaborating with the ghost kitchen to bring a new dining experience to City Kitch West End with a restaurant in the newly planned front of the house. LunahZon Photography/The Plaid Penguin

Editor’s note: This article originally ran Oct. 3, 2023, and has been updated.

This story was originally published October 3, 2023 at 1:06 PM.

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