Lord of the Fries

Everything available vegan. Hotdogs aren’t very satisfying though. Big burger combo meal will fill you up. Worth a try.

Lord of the Lies.
I decide to finally stop in about two months after moving to Melbourne. And I leave questioning how this place is a chain. I spent a day out doing my sightseeing thing and say to myself «let’s do it».
I wasn’t interested in anything on the menu except for the fries since they talk a big game with their name. Also because I’m a saucy kind of kid I was definitely looking forward to trying a few. I order a modest regular classic fry. Add the Parisian and Mexican plus throw in the free Aussie ketchup and I’m on my way.
Sidenote: I check in on Unilocal after I’m a block away and see you get a free burger with purchase of any size order of fries. I’m not necessarily a runner but I got back to that line while me and my previous order were still fresh on the cashiers mind. He honored the deal and I got myself the spicy burger. Basically it’s the classic with jalapeños.
I walk over to Fed Square to judge and take a bite of the burger wondering why it’s crispy and not really full of substance. It hits me that this joint caters to the vegan/​vegetarian. I’m not hating on that fact cause I get down with a salad every now and then but there is no business for this deceit with an establishment that boasts the word lord in any shape, form, or fashion. I mean I ate it cause it was free and a bruh is always hungry but naturally it was drowned in what seemed to be a mayo ketchup mix. And I won’t lie it needed it.
I then move on to the fries. They were cool. Tasted like French fries. Back to being the saucy king again I wasn’t satisfied. The Parisian needed more punch. The Mexican needs more spice and to be thickened up some. I felt like I had a better experience doing a pre dip in the ketchup followed by another in one of the sauces I actually paid for.
I really want to cruise the other sauces but I feel like I got got. And I’m not in the business of gettin’ got.

Poutine! Yes, that’s right. Fries, covered in a layer of cheese and covered in a layer of gravy. Oh yes. I can barely ever finish a small one off, but oh god it tastes so good. The only thing that could make it better would be if they made it as it should be made, which is from curds rather than cheese. Then the whole thing turns into a lardy mess. So good.
This is a small place, barely several seats on the side so you are best to grab one if you can or go sit in a green space some distance away. I really like the fact that they’ve imported the frites (fries in Dutch) venue after 20 years. Have a heap of sauces and just offer chips. Just makes sense. It’s the first time I’ve come here and it was yummy. They have some standard drinks (nice organic cola though), not too much customer service — but a little more than maccas. I’m not sure I should expect anymore than that for a place that just offers fries and some vege burgers (not worth it).
Take it for what it is, fries and vege burgers. Focus on the fries, which come in three varieties of cut. Where is that chicken salt?

Sorry but I’m not a fan — I love hot chips more than my mother (seriously, I have an addiction) — but ‘Lord’ of the Fries does not stand up to its prestigious title. Now I will say that the fries (or bloody chips!!! Which is what they are) still have the skin attached and I don’t personally like that. I have tried them twice now and found the chips both times to be a bit chewy and quite oily — I think I’d rather eat KFC chips…

It’s extremely rare that I won’t finish a burger. I had the ‘original’ burger which should rather be called the mayonnaise de luxe burger or something. Absolutely awful. How this place has morphed into a chain of restaurants is beyond me. Kids wouldn’t eat the hot dogs so I had a bite to see why they’re complaining. Is it a smoked sausage? Maybe, but just awful tasting. Chips, well, not bad, a little to greasy. I am not a fan of macdonalds but when I saw the macdonalds down the road I really wished we had gone there instead.

An interesting fast food concept. I tried their fries with Belgian mayonaise and it was pretty good. Their selection of sauces is definitely interesting, but I’m not sure I agree with them all. Primarily how American sauce is a sweet Texan BBQ sauce. I can’t remember ever hearing an American ask for BBQ sauce for their fries. However, I didn’t try it out, so who knows? It might just be amazing.

This is one of those places that I have only ever been after one or two drinks but recently I have found myself here and hungry whilst stone cold sober and I have gotta say, these guys could do better.
There is nothing better than a good chip especially with a bit of garlic aioli on a cold winter day… maybe here is not the place to be looking for it.

Lord of the Fries is always my go to when I have hangover. I think it’s because ‘vegetarian fast food’ is something of an oxymoron, though in this case it’s me that’s the moron. Everyone knows grease is a sure fire way to soak up that cheap alcohol you imbibed in the name of Christs birth or any other special occasion. Given that we live in a country where there’s little more to do other than obliterate yourself with UDL’s, anyone peddling grease is going to rake in the cashy.
Lord of the Fries have been particularly astute in the placement of their outlets, with the first two stores being proximal to Flinders Street Station and the third at Melbourne Central. With the advent of the ‘flagship store’, an admittedly amazing ersatz diner on Brunswick Street, it’s safe to say that their marketing ploy to trick people into thinking they are purchasing meat has worked.
At no point is it signposted that you are eating a vegetarian product until you bite into that undercooked TVP pattie and dry reach. In theory it’s a great idea, but more often than not Lord of the Fries tastes bad. The burgers and vege dogs tend to be undercooked and the mayonnaise tastes like it’s been mixed with fly spray. And when you’re shelling out eight bucks for a burger you want it to taste like the real thing, meat or not.
As for the fries themselves they are dry and uninspiring. Both the ‘classic’ and ‘deluxe’ sauces are squeezed from a plastic container that I’m pretty sure was stolen from out the back of Swanston street McDonalds. Maybe that’s why the last time I ate their fries the ‘Golden Satay Sauce’ looked like someone had squeezed a tube of processed turd onto my food. Nevertheless I must add this ironical disclaimer. I will not stop eating at Lord of The Fries, because the chances are next time I’m hungover I will be in a train station. And those guys are always in the right place at the right time.

Love this place! Vegetarian Heaven! The sauces are great! My faves — Aussie and Indian! The Parma is a must try! The hot dogs are pretty tasty — I tried the Chicago Dog, although it didn’t have celery salt, it was pretty good! Quick service and open really late on weekends — 4am! Yummy! Can’t wait to come back!

For a placed named «Lord of the Fries,» I was extremely disappointed when I received my order of fries. They were soggy and limp. Won’t be going back.

What can i say about Lord of the Fries other than GIVE ME ALL THE FRIES. Its not often i can walk past any of the lord of the fries and not pick up some of their delicious fries with all kinds of sauces.
I must say though it took me longer than i care to admit to realise that they are vegan/​vegetarian. I remember looking at a friend very strangely when she told me to try their chicken nuggets (i’m a vegetarian).
But don’t stop at the fries, try a burger some onion rings, and whatever you do try their sauce of the month. Its usually something kinda out there, but always delicious!

Nuggets and onion rings. You cannot go wrong with them for the train ride home.
I suppose thats why they are always runout of them late at night.