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title: Top 5 Best Places for Belgian Fries in Ghent
description: From legendary friteries to the lesser known spots, we take a look at the best places to grab delectable Belgian fries in Ghent.
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# Top 5 Best Places for Belgian Fries in Ghent
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[Inglorious Marketeers](https://top5gent.be/blog/author/inglorious-marketeers)
Dec 12, 2019 10:38:36 AM
The French claim they invented them, but so do the Belgians; regardless, nearly everyone agrees that fries, also known as chips, are a delicious, savoury snack – the perfect accompaniment to a burger, or just great on their own. When in Ghent make sure you hear one side of the story and head to one of these top* friteries* to get a taste of this [national dish](http://theculturetrip.com/europe/belgium/articles/belgian-fries-a-delicious-piece-of-history/).
## 1: Bij filip
*Eating Frites at the Great Butchers's Hall*
Ghent’s most typical chip shop is right in the centre, against the wall of the Great Butchers’ Hall. A small counter, no frills, just good frites with a generous dollop of mayonnaise, escargots at a great price and all sorts of croquettes and frikadels. All served by Filip in a wonderful Ghent accent.
*Address and contact : *
Bij Filip, [Pensmarkt 8, 9000 Gent](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Patrick+Foley's/@51.0500379,3.7173624,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x47c371439cf98dd7:0x9b3874f329387c0b!8m2!3d51.0500379!4d3.7195511)
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## 2: frietketel
*A wide range for vegetarians and vegans*
De Frietketel is a good choice for vegetarians. In addition to the traditional snacks you can also enjoy vegetarian and vegan burgers here. All products are deep-fried in palm oil.
The portions are probably the biggest in the whole of Ghent. The home-made tartar sauce (also available in a vegan version) is certainly worth trying and the vast offering of snacks makes it difficult to choose indeed.
Although there is a long queue sometimes, it is certainly worth the wait.
*Address and contact :*
Frietketel, Papegaaistraat 89, 9000 Gent
Tel : +32 9 329 40 22
[](https://twitter.com/frietketel)[/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/57699053/TripAdvisor.0.jpg)](https://www.tripadvisor.be/Restaurant_Review-g188666-d1072036-Reviews-De_Frietketel-Ghent_East_Flanders_Province.html)
## 3: de gouden saté
*Eating frites into the wee hours*
De Gouden Saté in the student area is famous because it only closes for a couple of hours a day. Their speciality is a ‘Julienke’, named after one of the frites stand’s former owners. You can’t eat your frites on the spot, but don\`t worry: they taste even better on your way to one of the local pubs.
*Address and contact : *
De gouden saté, Sint-Pietersplein 28[, 9000 Gent](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Jigger's/@51.0579697,3.7241467,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x609b819efb4dc440?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjrl7eJ09XlAhVMTsAKHZbKBh8Q_BIwCnoECA8QCA)
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## 4: de papegaai
*Beef stew sauce at its best*
The home-made beef stew sauce (‘stoofvleessaus’) at De Papegaai is highly recommended. The frites here are deep-fried in vegetable oil. De Papegaai serves a wide variety of vegetarian and vegan food. You can enjoy your frites in the cosy dining area or outside on the terrace weather permitting.
*Address and contact :*
De papegaai,[ Annonciadenstraat 17, 9000 Gent](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Hotsy+Totsy/@51.0542848,3.7165228,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xfb159f02e5a0c7e4!8m2!3d51.0542848!4d3.7165228)
Tel : +32 9 336 88 88
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## 5: frietcultuur
*Eating frites with students*
Frietcultuur is located near Ghent University and is therefore very popular among the student population. The frites at this frites stand, which offers a wide range of organic burgers, vegetarian and traditional snacks, home-made dishes and chef’s recommendations, are deep-fried in vegetable oil. The food is served on the premises.
*Address and contact : *
Frietcultuur, [Kantienberg 28, 9000 Gent](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Kaffee+De+Planck/@51.040609,3.72949,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x458a8fe582a13d93?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi-jauJ19XlAhWyo3EKHVguAj4Q_BIwFnoECAsQCA)
Tel : +32 9 324 73 87
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