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British Style Fish & Chips
Category: Restaurants Fish & Chips Fish & Chips [Edit]
73 Coxwell AvenueToronto, ON M4L 3B1
Neighbourhood: Upper Beach
(416) 698-7778
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Alcohol:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
10 reviews for British Style Fish & Chips
10 reviews in English
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Review from Jeff D.
Toronto, ON
6/15/2011
Blink and you'll miss this Dundas and Coxwell institution. It defines hole in the wall and it's understated interior certainly encourages takeout. Portions are huge though and British Style is one of the best spots in Toronto for authentic fish and chips.
They offer a variety sea fare, including traditional favorites like cod, haddock and halibut. Most meals are priced in the $10 range.
Located at 73 Coxwell Ave. at Dundas St. E. -
Review from sarah l.
2/14/2010
I am suddenly into fish & chips. Kat & I were on one of our patented 'I work from home' weekday adventures and we decided to hit British Style for a comparison against my favorite, Reliable Fish & Chips. To summarize in one word - greasy. I mean everything was greasy; the people working here, the depressing ambiance and of course the food.
Location:
Reliable is closer to my house but British Style has less stressful parking. Tie.
Price:
British Style was less expensive. Point BS.
Ambiance:
No contest. Reliable is classy, comfortable and clean. BS is none of these things. The door actually says Beck Taxi on it, it was freezing inside and extremely run down. BS encourages you to leave while Reliable encourages you to stay. Point Reliable.
Staff:
Again, no contest. The woman at BS was a 'shouter-talker' and I was distracted from my conversation by her... shouting. Point Reliable.
Food:
Personal taste. I prefer Reliable with it's lighter batter. BS is VERY greasy (like lard-film coating my mouth for an hour after leaving) and Reliable is lighter tasting. You get a much larger portion at BS (the fish was HUGE.. like the size of a dvd case) which was not really a selling feature for me, but it might be for you. The batter is very different at these places making this a rather editorial point being awarded to Reliable. Both places have a good selection of specialty pops, with BS having my favorite Stewart's key lime and Reliable having a cane sugar cola drink. Point Reliable.
Clearly, Reliable wins the weekday work at home crew fish & chips shootout for February 2010.
I will never go to BS Fish and Chips again outside of force majeur unforseen circumstances (Reliable IS closed on Sundays...). -
Review from Mark A.
Toronto, ON
2/8/2010
Which Fish and Chips is the best in Toronto is one of those things that will be argued for a millennium but I prefer to say "It depends what type of Fish and Chips I'm in the mood for and how far do I want to go." Do I want the almost tempura like batter from Reliable, do I want the thick, not crisp but truly crunchy batter of Harbord etc etc....
I have not even began to talk about the chips, thick or thin, level of crispness etc etc.................
When I'm in the mood for a relatively thin and crisp batter and really tasty fries I call ahead for a pick up and head over to British Style. I have only ever had the Halibut and Chips and have found it above average but a little inconsistent. For the most part it has been not excessively greasy, well cooked and quite tasty. I have gotten fish that was overcooked and greasy but they were extremely busy both times so I tend to forgive them these 2 discretions, plus as someone said maybe the oil was in dire need of changing, who knows but I've received more good than bad so I continue to go.
TIP : If you are going to call ahead for a pick-up try and get there on time. The one time I got there about 10 minutes too late the fish had been sitting in the bag, tightly wrapped up and by the time I got home the fish had been sitting in the bag steaming for about 20 minutes and the batter had lost most of it's crispness and the fish continued to cook in the hot steamy bag.
That was not a good F&C dinner, overcooked fish and steamed batter, but I think it was my fault.
(unless it was overcooked to begin with but I won't blame them for that cause I don't know) -
Review from Jon S.
Toronto, ON
9/29/2009
This place looks sketchy, but the fish they are serving up is delish. Greasy, yet light and flaky. The chips are pretty good too.
I think this place changed owners or something. A few years ago, it was written up everywhere, and they even deep-fried Mars bars and had amazing homemade tarter sauce. Don't think they do that anymore, but thankfully the taste of the fish and chips has stayed the same. -
Review from Original E.
Toronto, ON
2/24/2010
I actually ate there back in the day when it first opened, as mentioned a very nice man from Indo-British background came up with the concept with raving reviews. I myself loved his fish, so fresh, and the chips were not so bad either. He was very protective of his oil temperatures, and took pride in how fresh everything was.
Price I found to be fair considering the quality, as for atmosphere I think it's amazing! Some people write about how they find it cheap, but hello it's fish and chips, across from the 55 Division, what the hell do you expect!?
If you want fancy atmosphere and people at your every move stroking your precious ego then go to Front Street, or Yorkville :)
I do have to agree that it has not been a consistent operation, and on a few occasion I was very surprised at how bad the quality had become.
I will try Reliable as many people rave about it, Parkside on Greenwood and Gerrard has been around for some time but lately the old couple running it have been careless with the oil, and the food taste quite rancid, shame.
I know this place on Laird that serves them up great, but you have to make the hike :(
Ok, I'll try Reliable and see for myself if the East End yuppies have it right. -
Review from James K.
Toronto, ON
7/6/2009
Not as good as Reliable but not as expensive either. If you're craving fish & cops (they're across the street) you won't be disappointed.
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Review from Deanna W.
4/7/2009
Really greasy fish and chips. Well okay, the fish was greasy and the chips were decent. Methinks a oil change was in order. Huge portions however-you can easily get a greasy order of fish and chips for $7. (haddock)
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Review from Caitlin L.
Toronto, ON
5/7/2009
I agree that the fish and chips are a little greasy, but that is probably was makes them so tasty. I am note a big seafood lover, but this place is definitely the best fish and chips joint for miles around. A "must stop" when you are in the Beaches!
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Review from Angie M.
Toronto, ON
1/8/2010 1 photo
Truly fantastic fish & chips. Huge portions - biggest we've ever seen in the city, and for incredibly good prices. Chips are incredibly crisp and the fish portions are huge and crisp. Not sure why the other reviewers were complaining about greasiness - um, deep fried food that's greasy? Isn't that the point? Honestly, this place is one of the best parts about living in this 'hood. :)
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Review from art f.
Toronto, ON
10/7/2009
a bit inconsistent, but when they're in the zone, the fish is the very best in the city. the fish, not the sides or the service or the ambiance or the...
