Hello everybody! It’s been a long time (far too long), mostly due to the fact that I started getting lazy and instead of exploring and finding new and interesting places to eat, all of my eating out money just ended up going to the same local diner. But no more! The fry blog has returned! Inspired by a recent vacation to the wonderful world of upstate New York with my wonderful, highly tolerant girlfriend (from here on known as Fry Blog Girl, or FBG). This excursion out of state with FBG enabled me to go to three places that are nowhere near my normal grounds of Central Ohio. First up is State Street Diner in Conneaut, Ohio.

Little more than a stone’s throw away from the border of Pennsylvania, this is a diner that definitely is a throwback in the good way. With tablecloths that are printed in the style of old turn of the last century newspaper clippings, and ceilings that I almost hit my head on multiple times, this is a true example of old timey nostalgia that is sure to bring out the grandparent in all of us. So, how were their fries? Quite good, as it turns out. The fries are a definite fast food style, with a relatively normal cut (roughly a 4/10, maybe slightly thinner than average). The fries were warm, but not hot. Still, very fresh and tasty. Very soft interiors of the fries, no potato clumps present in these fries. No salt/seasoning present, and with the extra texture that’s part of the fast food fry definition, not needed to provide an interesting, tasty experience. A single serving was $3.50, and the plate was large enough to justify the slightly higher than average price, a standard serving size given the price.

Overall, I highly recommend this place, as the decor is fitting, the fries are tasty, and it’s only a short 2 mile drive off of I-90 if you’re heading along the Ohio/Pennsylvania border.

Overall Details.

State Street Diner

251 State Street, Conneaut Ohio, 44030

Fry Cut – Fast Food Style

Thickness – 4/10

Crispiness – 5/10

Price – $3.50 (one large serving)

Salt – None

Seasoning – None