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Chippy's Fish and Chips
Categories: Restaurants Seafood Restaurants Fish & Chips Seafood, Fish & Chips [Edit]
490 Bloor St WToronto, ON M5S 1X8
Neighbourhood: The Annex
(416) 516-7776
- Price Range:
-
$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
17 reviews for Chippy's Fish and Chips
17 reviews in English
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Review from Missy K.
Toronto, ON
3/17/2011
I'm no fish & chips expert, but I just love this place... the fish, the batter, the mushy peas... delicious every time I've eaten from Chippy's!
One time they even stayed open a little late for us when we called in an order... what more can you ask for? -
Review from Danny W.
Toronto, ON
4/16/2011
Not memorable, at least not in a good way. Fish & chips is my comfort food and I had heard good and bad things about this place so I thought why not try it and decide for myself.
First the good, nothing wrong with the hand cut fries, good crisp and moist on the inside. That's pretty much it.
When it comes to the star of the show I was disappointed, the haddock was well cooked but on the thin side and the batter was just plain bad. My belief on batter is that it needs to have a crispness to it but this didn't. I wouldn't even call it a batter but more of a skin because that's basically the texture it had, It was limp and it didn't really adhere well to the fish.
Its pricey for what you get, you get fish and chips but tar tar and cole slaw are extra which is in contrast to other places I've reviewed that charge less, give a superior product and include those extras in the price.
The scenesters can have this place, real chippy fans should look elsewhere. -
Review from Roma M.
11/2/2010
Voila a breakdown of the things I've ordered at Chippy's:
Cod: Watery, cold and not fried properly
Halibut: How can you run out of these when you have such a small menu? Fail!
Prawns: Decent, but overdone and slightly too dark.
Mushy Peas: Delicious!!! That's all you need to know.
Fries: Nothing special.
After these visits and the $$ I've spent here, I'd say Chippy's has had enough tries. Come here on a rainy day, or save your money and try another frozen fish and chips venue. -
Review from Alice T.
3/12/2011
Wasn't impressed with our visit, for one it was summer and there was no a/c and there little fruit flies flying around...
The fish wasn't the freshest and the batter was just greasy. The fries were ok but all in all not the greatest and their mushy peas were grayish in colour. The curry mayo was alright but nothing special.
It reaffirmed my belief that fish n' chip shops should stay along the coast where the locals know their fish and the fish is fresh. Sorry Chippy's! -
Review from Ashleigh G.
Toronto, ON
3/19/2011
I've enjoyed the food, when the location has been open. But, the website contains misinformation about the hours that the owner has made no attempt to fix.
2 years ago I walked in the rain after checking the hours on the site, only to find it closed when I arrived. I complained was assured by the president that the site would be fixed shortly.
2 years later and the problem is still not solved. Tonight they say on their website that the Bloor location is open until 11. It's 10:15 and I was just told they closed 10 minutes ago. In the day when it's a line of html to fix the problem, it's embarrassing that it's taken them this long to fix the problem.
I had a great meal at The One that Got Away recently. I think I'll just be going there next time. -
Review from Kent P.
9/16/2010
Too many chips and not enough fish - especially for the price ($10 for haddock + whatever extras you get - tarter, etc). It's OK.
One bonus: They have mushy peas. Mmmm! Nice and peppery. Ours were cold though, so that's a little weird.
Cash only. This is a good spot if it's raining and you can't sit outside at Harbord Fish n' Chips (which is the real deal).
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-PAT.Listed in: ALL HYPE
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Review from Gord M.
East York, ON
8/22/2010
3.5 stars: 3 for the fish and 4 for the chips.
Great chip truck-style fries like I used to have back home when I was a kid: thick-cut, salty, crispy and really tasty.
The fish - haddock - certainly wasn't the best I've ever had, but it was still pretty solid and it was delivered in a snap.
It also didn't hurt that they played Radiohead's Kid A in its entirety as I ate (perhaps at an intentionally slower pace). -
Review from James V.
Toronto, ON
3/7/2010
A wise man once said "Do not judge a book by its cover."
I wish that wise man was with me at the time, because this was so true with Chippy's: it looks fantastic from outside. But later on you discover that the giddy feeling you had before entering the premise disappears fast because, well to put it frankly, the food is shit. The fries sat around for too long, the coleslaw is served in a cup that dental hygienists use to feed you fluoride, and the fish itself is as bland as chewing on a generic flavourless meat.
This fine looking establishment needs less focus on ascetics and more on the food. -
Review from Shari M.
Toronto, ON
10/18/2009
Worst fish and chips I have ever had. For a place that specializes in fish and chips, it was quite disappointing that there was nothing stellar about their halibut and chips.
On the food alone I would have rated it a 2 star.
What put it at the 1 star? A hair in my fish.
No repeat customer here. -
Review from Mitch S.
Toronto, ON
8/12/2009
Super convenient and tasty fish and chips in the heart of Toronto. They offer halibut, cod, haddock, prawns, salmon and scallops! Also, the fries are great and the portions are generous...this place will easily fill you up.
I'm not sure if anybody else has had this experience, but when I went in here the waitress knew everybody and it seems like I was the only newcomer...hopefully I'll be a regular soon :) -
Review from William W.
Toronto, ON
4/2/2009
I disagree with other reviewers in complaining of too much batter. Quite the contrary I've seen fish with way too much batter and Chippy's I find reasonable by comparison. I was there for lunch and they have a cod and chips lunch special for 5.50 that I find excellent value. As usual for fish and chip places they give far too many chips and too little fish but as I said that seems par for the course. I heard once that a light golden colour on chips meant the oil was fresh; a dark golden colour meant the oil had been used several times. These were definitely dark golden. That said I actually prefer the chips like that. I find them crispier and more flavourful (what do I know). Anyway, if you're in the mood for some deep fried goodness and happen to be in the area around lunchtime, you could do a lot worse then Chippys.
Oh I almost forgot to add--I'm guessing that whomever listed the place as family friendly doesn't have small kids. While the food is appealing to the young ones (they love the grease), the setup is completely impractical. It's all bar seating so there's no way you could set up a high chair or booster. -
Review from Catherine M.
ON
11/17/2008
Chippy's has the dubious honor of being the only fish 'n' chip shop in the Annex, and if you're looking for some carby, greasy comfort food, this is the place to go. Many of the local pubs offer a fish and chip option, but for the casual eater who just wants to grab a container and head home, this is a good option.
Chippy's prices are reasonable - a small chips will cost you about $3 plus tax, where most of the fish and chip combos will run between $7 and $12. The portions are huge, so much that I can often walk out of there with just a small order of chips and a smile. They also offer a limited number of sides, including mayo with flavors like garlic and curry, coleslaw, and your classic mushy green peas. Fish options include cod, salmon, prawns and seafood cakes, among others.
They make everything fresh when you walk in, I have had them drop a small single portion of fries in the fryer rather than use ones that are already waiting on the side. The staff members always have a chipper (heh) mood and write funny fish-related puns on their sidewalk board like "In Cod We Trust".
Chippys is conveniently located next to Bloor Cinema, but try to eat them BEFORE you go watch that horror movie retrospective, ok? In the fall I've been known to grab a small chips and then get a coffee and sit on Starbucks patio.
Favorites: CHIPS, garlic mayo, prawns
Needs work: beer batter can be too "floppy" on the fish for my taste, it has been argued successfully to me that it's worth a walk south to Harbord Fish and Chips if you want some serious fish action. -
Review from Mika D.
Toronto, ON
3/12/2011
We had the haddock, which was one of the tastiest I've eaten,
The fries were a bit overcooked, so I'm a bit undecided on that.
overall, it was tasty and huge! -
Review from N.J. G.
Toronto, ON
9/8/2009
I have to agree with a lot of what reviewer Catherine M said.
I had a hankering for some fish & chips and had been eyeing this menu. I ordered the Halibut combo which consisted of two pieces of fish and a portion of fries. Drinks and sauces were to be purchased separately, including the tartar sauce which other places include at no additional price. With a small tip included I paid $11.
After ringing the old school bell on the counter, service was prompt. I can't say I've ever encountered a bell on a counter anywhere else and I thoroughly enjoyed dinging it. I was greeted by a "hipster" who was indeed playing interesting music (today's selection was underground hip hop). He quickly became distracted by what seemed like a personal call and I started missing the nice Asian duo that normally looked back at me from behind the counter at my regular joint. My food was quick to be done and was packed up in a fun take-away box.
I have to agree with other reviewers who were a bit put off by the batter. While I didn't think it was way too much, it was a tad on the thick side and a smidge on the squishy side. The fish itself was incredibly delicious and kept me wondering if I was eating chicken or fish, it was so thick and flavourful. It also makes me wonder if it was what I ordered since I though Halibut was one of the darker fish, hence it's lower price.
The fries here are more crispy than at Harbord but you get twice as many at Harbord as you do here. Also, these ones come pre-salted whereas at Harbord you add what you want.
Overall, I though this place was "Meh, I've experienced better" ...at Harbord Fish & Chips. Please no one tell Harbord that I sampled another joint's goods. I was tempted once but I will be unfaithful no more. -
Review from Alejandro A.
Toronto, ON
12/2/2008
They always have great puns on the sandwich board that sits out front. Too bad the fish isn't as great. The fried fish is usually quite bland, in my opinion. And you know how you'll sometimes order fish and chips at a pub and get more batter than fish? Yeah. These guys do that.
I would be willing to overlook the over battered fish if it weren't for that fact that it was combined with an overpriced menu. I know that fish is generally expensive, yet I just feel that these guys over charge.
The thing is, off the top of my head I can't think of a better on the spot take out fish and chips store. The only one that comes to mind is Harbord Fish and Chips, and while they're better, it's not by leaps and bounds. I've mostly come to the conclusion that good fish and chips are just hard to find. -
Review from Richard W.
Toronto, ON
7/7/2009
Good fish and chips. Great place for a quick lunch. Well priced as well. And I have say that I don't think there was too much batter on the fish, it was fine for me.
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Review from Soobey S.
Toronto, ON
2/26/2011
Worst fish and chips I ever had. Went once and never returned. Portions were absolutely puny for both fries and fish. Fries came in a cute little box like at A&W - pathetic. No comparision between this place and Harbord F&C. Chippys totally blows.
