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Len Duckworth’s has been battering fish on the Danforth for almost 100 years. Kingsway Fish & Chips has been frying in beef tallow since 1958. Olde Yorke is on its third generation of the same family. These aren’t trendy pop-ups or Instagram bait. The recipe doesn’t change because it doesn’t need to.
Toronto’s fish and chips scene runs deeper than most people realise. Some of the best fish and chips in Toronto come from shops that opened before your parents were born, and they’re still pulling lineups on a Friday night.
But before we begin, I think we should qualify this a little. To be considered great fish and chips, the batter must be crispy, golden, not too dark, not too light and not too soggy where it kisses the fish, the fish needs to be flaky but also still moist, not dry and chewy like some halibut can become, and the chips must be chunky and crispy on the outside, piping hot and light, not dense on the inside.
Additionally, this guide strictly focuses on Toronto’s fish ‘n’ chip shops, and not on the wealth of pubs and British eateries that also provide quality fish and chip experiences complete with mushy peas and all the fixins.
Now without further ado, here are 14 chippies that have earned their plaice (see what I did there?) as Toronto’s best!
The legacy shops
1. Len Duckworth’s Fish & Chips
Signature Dish: The halibut. Coated in a “world famous” secret batter recipe that’s been in the family for generations. Light, crispy, and golden enough to make you trust whatever they’re doing back there. Haddock, sole, and blue cod are also on the board.
Vibe Check: Duckworth’s is an East End institution on the Danforth. Family-run for close to 100 years. Open Mon-Sat only. They take Sundays off like it’s still 1930.
Address: 2638 Danforth Ave, Danforth Village
Why It Made the Cut: Almost a century in the same family, still using the same recipe. At some point, that stops being a restaurant and becomes a Toronto landmark.
2. Kingsway Fish & Chips
Signature Dish: Fish and chips fried in beef tallow, which is the original English method that most shops abandoned decades ago. All fish is butchered from whole in the shop, skinned, deboned, and cut to order. Chips are hand-cut on site. Nothing leaves the fryer until you’ve ordered it.
Vibe Check: Family-run since 1958 on Bloor West in Etobicoke. The process matters as much as the plate here, and you can taste the difference.
Address: 3060 Bloor St W, Etobicoke
Why It Made the Cut: Beef tallow frying is suddenly trendy again. Kingsway has been doing it for almost 70 years. They were traditional before traditional was a selling point.
3. Olde Yorke Fish & Chips
Signature Dish: Cod, haddock, or halibut dipped in a family recipe batter and served with golden hand-cut fries. The batter cracks when you bite into it. They also offer some of the best beers from Toronto, the UK, and Ireland on tap to wash it down. Yum, just yum!!
Vibe Check: Third-generation family business in Leaside. British pub feel without the pretense. Over 70 years in operation and 2,200+ Google reviews to show for it.
Address: 96 Laird Dr, Leaside
Why It Made the Cut: Incredibly and thankfully, Olde Yorke has been frying in Leaside for three generations of the same family, in the same neighborhood, with the same high standards. Leaside locals treat this place like a birthright.
4. New Toronto Fish & Chips
Signature Dish: Classic fish and chips with thick-cut fries and gravy on the side. Big portions. You’ll think you ordered too much, and then finish it all anyway.
Vibe Check: New Toronto Fish & Chips has been a west end staple since 1973. Serves the Etobicoke, Mimico, and Long Branch communities. Regulars don’t need to look at the menu.
Address: 146 Fifth St, Etobicoke
Why It Made the Cut: Fifty-plus years feeding the same neighbourhood. The portions keep people coming back. The consistency keeps them loyal.
5. Harbord Fish & Chips
Signature Dish: Halibut, haddock, basa, or cod, battered and fried in a no-frills operation that’s been open for over 35 years. The halibut is the move if you’re splurging. The haddock is the move if you’re not.
Vibe Check: Bright blue and red storefront on Harbord Street. Stools inside, picnic tables outside. You’re here for the fish, not the decor.
Address: 147 Harbord St, Harbord Village
Why It Made the Cut: Thirty-five years of doing one thing well while the neighbourhood changes around it. Harbord stays the same, and that’s exactly why people keep going.
The neighbourhood regulars
6. Sea Witch Fish and Chips
Signature Dish: Pick your fish: halibut, haddock, cod, trout, or pickerel. The batter hits that sweet spot where it’s crispy without being heavy. Skin-on thick-cut fries on the side.
Vibe Check: Old-school diner meets fishing boat. St. Clair West location with wooden counters and nautical decor that somehow doesn’t feel cheesy.
Address: 636 St Clair Ave W
Why It Made the Cut: Sea Witch FC serves up five fish options, which is a wider range than most chippies offer. Consistent batter, proper fries, and the St. Clair West strip are worth the walk on their own.
7. Fresco’s Fish and Chips
Signature Dish: Haddock, halibut, or cod with homemade hand-cut chips. Order the deep-fried pickles on the side. They’re famous for a reason. Quebec-style poutine and crab cakes also on the menu if you want to branch out.
Vibe Check: Counter-serve in Kensington Market. Walk up, order, grab a spot on the street. The Market does the rest.
Address: 201 Augusta Ave, Kensington Market
Why It Made the Cut: Kensington Market’s fish and chips spot. You’ll come for the fish and end up coming back for those pickles.
9. Off the Hook Fishbar
Signature Dish: Wild cod or wild halibut, battered to order. They also do a gluten-free batter and a vegan banana blossom “fish” for anyone who wants the chip shop experience without the usual restrictions.
Vibe Check: Family-owned spot on Broadview near the Danforth. Bigger menu than your typical chip shop (salads, burgers, tacos) but you’re coming for the fish.
Address: 749 Broadview Ave, Broadview
Why It Made the Cut: Most chip shops that try gluten-free or vegan options end up half-assing the original. Off the Hook doesn’t.
10. Buster’s Sea Cove
Signature Dish: Fish and chips at the counter, plus clam chowder and lobster rolls if you’re feeling like spoiling yourself. The battered fish is solid, and honestly, the whole menu is worth a look.
Vibe Check: St. Lawrence Market fixture since 1992. Ordering is chaotic, the space is tight, and the line never really goes away until well after the lunch rush. Cash only.
Address: 93 Front St E, St. Lawrence Market
Why It Made the Cut: Over 30 years inside one of Toronto’s most iconic markets. The experience is half the meal. Go on a Saturday morning and bring patience.
The ones really worth the trip and in some cases the price point
11. St. Andrews Fish & Chips
Signature Dish: Traditional English fish and chips, plus meat pies and haggis if you want the full British experience. One of the only dedicated chip shops in Scarborough.
Vibe Check: English-inspired and unapologetic about it. Ellesmere Road in Scarborough. You’re not stumbling on this place by accident.
Address: 1589 Ellesmere Rd, Scarborough
Why It Made the Cut: Scarborough doesn’t get enough credit for its food scene. St. Andrews holds it down for the fish and chips crowd out east.
12. High Street Fish and Chips
Signature Dish: Thick halibut, lightly battered, non-greasy fries. Plus mushy peas, meat pies, and sticky toffee pudding if you want to go all the way.
Vibe Check: Strip mall in North York. Doesn’t look like much from the outside. Doesn’t need to. Authentic English and Scottish fare from a spot that takes it seriously. People rave about this place on Reddit. The name alone signals British roots — if you know, you know.
Address: 55 Underhill Dr, North York
Why It Made the Cut: The strip mall exterior filters out anyone who doesn’t already know. The people who do know keep coming back for the High Street halibut.
13. British Style Fish & Chips
Signature Dish: Halibut, haddock, or cod. The halibut is the star, and “always delicious” is the consistent note from anyone who’s been. Around $10 a serving. Open Mon-Fri only.
Vibe Check: Upper Beaches on Coxwell Ave. Small, straightforward, and affordable. You’ll wonder why you’ve been paying twice as much somewhere else. The name really spells is out for you.
Address: 73 Coxwell Ave, Upper Beaches
Why It Made the Cut: British Style Fish and chips for around $10 in 2026. In Toronto. And the halibut is genuinely good, which almost feels unfair at that price.
14. Hooky’s Fish and Chips
Signature Dish: Haddock in a light batter, crispy without being greasy, perfectly salted fries on the side. Clean execution, no complaints.
Vibe Check: Inside The Well on Front Street West. Newer than most spots on this list, but the quality holds up against the veterans.
Address: 486 Front St W, King West
Why It Made the Cut: Doesn’t have 50 years of history behind it. Hooky’s Earns its spot by doing the basics right in a neighbourhood that needed a proper chip shop.
Still frying
Toronto’s fish and chip shops don’t get the same attention as its ramen spots or taco joints. They probably never will. But while trendy concepts open and close every season, these places just keep frying. Some of them have been at it longer than most Toronto restaurants have existed. To be honest, you really can’t go wrong with any of the places on our list, just add tartar, malt vinegar, and a cuppa and have at ’em!
Cor blimey, mate all these places are right pucka. Next time you want battered fish and thick-cut chips, skip the search and go straight to one of these terrific Toronto chippies!
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