Most recommended spot:
Chef's Kitchen, 1903 Beaver Ave.
The fried pickles are one of the most popular menu items here. They're dipped in flour and a homemade beer batter before they hit the fryer, and then served with a basil pesto ranch dipping sauce.
"The best fried pickles in town are at Chef's Kitchen in Beaverdale," said Emily Brekke, 27. "They come on a huge heaping plate and they are awesome. They are fried pickle chips so they are just the right amount of pickle and batter."
More places to find frickles:
High Life Lounge, 200 S.W. Second St.
Mug's Pub & Grub, 165 S. Jordan Creek Parkway, Suite 120, West Des Moines
The Stadium at inPlay, 615 Third St.
Third Base, 1720 25th St., West Des Moines
Rookies, three locations, eatrookies.com
Hooters, 1480 22nd St., West Des Moines
Mary Go Round Lounge, 6584 N.E. 14th St.
Papa Chubby's, 305 S.E. Oralabor Road, Ankeny
Fireside Grille, 523 S.E. Eighth St, Altoona
The Game, 3719 86th St., Urbandale
Cactus Bob's BBQ Corral, 5955 Merle Hay Road, Johnston
Readers confess their love for fried pickles:
"I am a fried pickle freak!" - Julie Hampton, 30
"I think I would marry them if it were legal." - Erica Stone, 29
"Hooters is definitely my favorite ... although for more than just the fried pickles." - Drew Rapp, 24
"I know good fried pickles - I'm pregnant." - Alie Huie, 27
"I love fried pickles cuz they're just damn terrific." - Amanda Harris, 26
