Side Dishes Make the Meal

My husband and I have very different taste in side dishes.  He orders veggies as his side, even if he is having a sandwich, unless the restaurant won't let him substitute for their standard side.  Veggies are ok, and I'll get them as a second side, but if I only get one side it's not going to be green beans!  I always go for a potato of some sort.  At some places I get the garlic mashed potatoes, other places I go with a great big baked potato, and sometimes the fries are the way to go.   

On this note, I have to mention that I don't like when a restaurant serves potato chips as a side unless they are made in their kitchen, or at least say on the menu "served with Ruffles brand chips" so you know what to expect.  I have potato chips in my pantry, and eat them quite often, but I don't feel like paying for a handful to go with my sandwich that costs $8. I at least like a side that requires the chef to do more than open a bag and pour onto a plate.  Unless I am at a deli or sandwich shop, then it's ok.  

Back to side dishes.  So there are some restaurants that I go to just for the sides:  

Cracker Barrel for the cheesy hash-browns

Mi Casa (a Mexican joint in Baltimore) for their beans and rice

P.F. Chang's for their egg drop soup (I guess not technically a side)

Carrabba's for their mashed potatoes

What are your favorite sides, and where can I get them?