Pommes Frites
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founded | January 1997 |
| Founder | Suzanne Levinson |
| Headquarters | New York City , United States |
| Products | Belgian-style fries, sauces, poutine, beverages |
Pommes Frites is a dining establishment in New York City that specializes in authentic Belgian-style fries. Initially situated at 123 2nd Avenue in the East Village, it moved to 128 MacDougal Street after the original premises were destroyed due to a natural gas explosion in 2015.
History
The restaurant was established in January 1997 by Suzanne Levinson, a native of the Bronx, following her backpacking journey through the Low Countries. Pommes Frites rapidly became well-known; within just nine months, New York Magazine noted that there were daily queues outside the venue. At the time of the explosion, Levinson co-owned the business with Omer Shorshi. The brand expanded to two locations at one point and encountered competition from an imitator, but by 2013 only the original site was still operating.
Gas explosion
On March 26, 2015, a natural gas explosion caused the collapse of the building housing Pommes Frites, resulting in the restaurant's destruction. Although no serious injuries were reported among Pommes Frites’ patrons or staff, casualties occurred at neighboring businesses. The restaurant resumed operations on May 23, 2016, reestablishing its position within New York City's competitive culinary scene.
Menu
Pommes Frites offers a focused menu centered exclusively on Belgian-style fries served in paper cones accompanied by an extensive variety of sauces. The fries undergo a double-frying process at two separate temperatures to achieve an ideal texture. Customers may select from plain, Greek, or truffle-flavored fries available in regular, large, or 'double' portions. The menu also features poutine in regular and 'Poutine for 2' sizes, with an option to add plant-based 'impossible' meat. Beverage selections include European beers, soft drinks, and fruit smoothies.
As of May 2025, there are 34 sauce options offered, such as Black Truffle Mayo, Truffle Supreme, Honey Mustard, Smoky Jalapeno Cheddar Cheese, Thai Chili Ketchup, Warm Irish Curry, Barbecue Kansas City Style, Poutine Gravy, Blue Cheese, and Frites Sauce.