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Burgers and fries are a popular combination for a reason, just like chips and dip, peanut butter and jelly or eggs and bacon. The classic pairing can be found at both large chains and smaller mom-and-pop restaurants and usually have options for customization to make it exactly how you want, from trading the traditional beef for a veggie patty to switching melty cheese for a smoky sauce.
LoveFood searched around the country for the restaurants serving up a killer burger and fries combo and compiled a list of all the top joints offering the best take on the "most classic of combos."
So where can you find the best burger and fries meal in all of North Carolina?
Al's Burger Shack
This popular restaurant, which has locations in Chapel Hill and Leland, serves up a savory combo that's not to be missed, with "juicy" burgers and crispy fries that will ensure you don't leave hungry. Al's Burger Shack has multiple locations. Find your nearest one by visiting the restaurant's website.
Here's what the site had to say about this "appetizing" eatery:
"With two locations in Chapel Hill and one in Leland, award-winning Al's Burger Shack is the best place to go for a patty and bun in North Carolina — the freshly ground chuck patties are seriously juicy and have great depth of flavor. Keep things simple here: the Classic burger comes with lettuce, tomato, slice red onion, pickle, house sauce, and American cheese, and is a winner every time. Finish your order with crinkle cut or sweet potato fries."
See the full list at lovefood.com to learn where else you can find the best burger and fries meals around the country. You can also check out our coverage of the North Carolina eateries that serve the best cheeseburgers in the entire state.