Whether you like your onion rings breaded or battered, cut thick or thin, extra crispy or dipped in ranch, ketchup, or house sauce — any way you slice it, rings are classic comfort food. We scouted the South Sound for several months looking for some of the tastiest onion rings around. This is where to go.

Go here for beer-battered goodness. We’d be amiss if we didn’t give praise to the hand-cut fries, too.

All appetizers are always $5 at Coles. The onion rings are good, but it’s the house Boom sauce that takes Coles to the next level.

These rings are always hot and fresh and delicious. Get a side of Goop and a butterscotch milkshake, too.

When you order the rings at Tides, the serving is hearty so bring a friend and share the beer-battered perfection.

723 E. 34th St. and 112 S. Ninth St., Tacoma

The batter on these rings is light and crisp, with the Dusty’s sauce taking your taste buds to new heights.

Emily Molina is a South Sound contributor.

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