Focus of Food Trucks: Jim's Gourmet Fries

Sarah Hannon | Aug 10, 2022

Tucked into parking lot of the Sydenham Foodland is where you will find a local institution, Jim’s Gourmet Fries.

In its 19th season, it opened in 2004, the legendary food truck operates 5 days a week and is a popular spot for both locals and seasonal visitors. The smell of French fries and BBQ permeates the air as you place your order from a menu featuring a variety of traditional chip truck variations, available in various sizes from kids to family. The most popular item is their poutine, layers of fresh cheese curds evenly disbursed among the crispy fries and smothered in perfectly seasoned home-made gravy.

But it is not to be outshined by the fantastic smash burger that is cooked on a piping hot grill, resulting in one of the juiciest, most flavourful burgers around!

Every day you can find Jim tucked behind the grill while his team of staff members keeps things moving and organized even during the busiest times. There are a variety of condiments available to top your fries and a couple of picnic tables set up where you can enjoy your meal. If you aren’t in a rush the location is within walking distance to both a park and lake where you can relax, eat and take in the beautiful view.

Once I tasted the food, I knew immediately how Jim’s has amassed such a loyal following after 19 years, and is held so fondly in memories of people who grew up in the area and make a stop at Jim’s a must when they come back home to visit.

When it opens each spring, Jim’s is a natural lunch time destination for high school students and local businesses. If you haven’t had a chance to eat at Jim’s Gourmet Fries there is still lots of summer left to schedule a visit

Highly recommended.