But at least in my limited experience (and I cannot believe that I did not go to In N Out in either of my last two SoCal trips), they are at least crispy (which is a big fry component for me) if you eat it there. That said, I think Shake Shack's fries are way better because they are crispy and hearty with good texture and they don't have a nanosecond lifespan like some fries, like McDs. I don't think Shake Shack vs In N Out is a fair comparison. Five Guys is a much better one on one comparison. McDs is more in its lane than Shake Shack - Just my opinion.