The Cod Pot
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About The Cod Pot
On Watford Rd in Birmingham, The Cod Pot is a fish and chips takeaway with no seating beyond space to wait in line for orders. The cod pot is offered alongside gluten-free fish and chips made fresh to order, and the owner can be spoken to directly by phone about gluten-free requests. Kids boxes are available, useful for families with young children, and high chairs are on hand for those waiting with little ones. Dogs are welcome inside. There is no booking system, as this is a walk-in counter, and orders can be taken away or delivered for eating off site. It opens Monday to Saturday and stays closed on Sundays.
Good to know
- ParkingFree of charge street parking
- Good for kidsHas kids' menu
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention gluten-free fish and chips, cod and chips, crisp chips and flaky fresh cod.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention gluten-free fish and chips, cod and chips, crisp chips and flaky fresh cod.
Customer Review Summary
Gluten-free fish and chips draw the most attention. Reviewers describe them as made fresh to order, with a wide range of options, and one calls the food 100% safe to eat. Close behind are the cod and chips themselves. The fish is called fresh, flaky and succulent under a light batter that stays crisp, and the chips are described as outstanding and the best some have had in ages. Several say the food arrives piping hot and that quality stays consistent from visit to visit. Reviewers also mention kids' boxes that children love, an excellent portion size, and friendly, funny service from the owner and staff. The caveats are small. One reviewer found the large curry sauce smaller than expected, and another notes there is no seating area, since the narrow shop only fits a queue. One family with a gluten intolerance says the chef caters for everyone, and a first-time customer recalls the owner explaining over the phone that he would cook the gluten-free order fresh.
Customer Review Summary
Gluten-free fish and chips draw the most attention. Reviewers describe them as made fresh to order, with a wide range of options, and one calls the food 100% safe to eat. Close behind are the cod and chips themselves. The fish is called fresh, flaky and succulent under a light batter that stays crisp, and the chips are described as outstanding and the best some have had in ages. Several say the food arrives piping hot and that quality stays consistent from visit to visit. Reviewers also mention kids' boxes that children love, an excellent portion size, and friendly, funny service from the owner and staff. The caveats are small. One reviewer found the large curry sauce smaller than expected, and another notes there is no seating area, since the narrow shop only fits a queue. One family with a gluten intolerance says the chef caters for everyone, and a first-time customer recalls the owner explaining over the phone that he would cook the gluten-free order fresh.
Featured reviews
- James Brennan
“After years of trying to find a decent chip shop in Birmingham, I can finally say I’ve found one. The chips are outstanding. The cod is excellent too. Fresh, flaky fish with a light batter that stays crisp. Always piping hot when it arrives home. What really stands out is the consistency. Every visit has been just as good as the last.The service is genuinely warm. Everyone is friendly and welcoming, and you can tell they care about what they’re serving. If you want great fish and chips, this is the place. Highly recommended.”
- Paul Townsend
“Excellent Gluten free options and 100% safe to eat”
- Byron Wright
“The kindest and most uplifting geeza in here, gave me a free bee and the food was amazing, my friends a picky person and even he loved it, would highly recommend 💯🔥 …”
- R M15
“Gluten free fish and chips was amazing. So tasty. Made fresh to order and lovely service. Portion size is excellent”
- StarLord
“I’ve been meaning to try this place out for a very long time but never had the chance as I am not local to Kings Norton/Cotteridge. I know the area well as I have friends nearby, so today when I finished work it was only a short bus ride from the city centre on route to my mates. It cost me £13.50p for a large Cod & Chips. A very good portion and I throughly enjoyed it as it is a proper traditional British chippy. Shame there is no seating area but the shop is quite narrow so only enough space for customers to wait in line. Irrelevant to the actual review but I wanted to add the very pretty woman that served me made the experience even more enjoyable if that was even a thing or possible? 🤔”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for popular for dinner
Amenities
- Free of charge street parking
- Dogs allowed outside
- Offers delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Has kids' menu
- Casual
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- On-site services available
- Serves late-night food
- Dining options· 2
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Popular for· 2
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Offerings· 1
- Quick bite
Location
Restaurants near The Cod Pot
- Family Vybz4.22040.7 mi
curry mutton, jerk chicken, rice and peas
- Greek House4.96321.5 mi£10–20Good for kidsReservations
greek gyros, chicken skewers and chips, 2 person meat platter
- Namaste England4.0571.8 mi£10–20Good for kids
butter chicken, gulab jamun, vegetarian thali
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cod Pot | 4.6218 | — | £1–10 | gluten-free fish and chips, cod and chips, crisp chips |
| Family Vybz | 4.2204 | 0.7 mi | — | curry mutton, jerk chicken, rice and peas |
| Greek HouseGood for kids · Reservations | 4.9632 | 1.5 mi | £10–20 | greek gyros, chicken skewers and chips, 2 person meat platter |
| Namaste EnglandGood for kids | 4.057 | 1.8 mi | £10–20 | butter chicken, gulab jamun, vegetarian thali |
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