Doneagles Fish & Chips Thornton Heath
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About Doneagles Fish & Chips Thornton Heath
Doneagles Fish & Chips Thornton Heath is a fish and chips restaurant on Whitehorse Lane in London, working from a counter-service format with collection and delivery rather than table seating. The kitchen fries cod, plaice and battered sausages to order, with chips as a standard part of each order. Priority is given to delivery drivers from Uber, Deliveroo and Just Eat ahead of walk-in customers, which shapes how the counter runs during busy periods. The menu stays within the classic British fish and chips range, keeping the offer tight around battered and grilled fish alongside the usual sides. Orders are placed at the counter and the shop operates as a straightforward neighbourhood chippy built around speed and takeaway rather than a sit-down meal.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid street parking
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Kids' menu · Family-friendly
- DietaryVegetarian options
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Menu & Prices
24 dishes- Get collection or delivery
- Soft Drinks
- Lucozade/Oasis
- Tea
- Coffee
- Cod & Chips
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention battered cod, chips, battered sausage and plaice.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention battered cod, chips, battered sausage and plaice.
Customer Review Summary
Two distinct experiences sit in tension across these reviews. A few customers report quality concerns: small, dry cod, soggy batter, old chips, a battered sausage left sitting out, and one bag spilled open with no replacement offered. Other reviewers describe the shop as fast, fresh, and polite, with reliable service in the local community. Several simply call it good.
Customer Review Summary
Two distinct experiences sit in tension across these reviews. A few customers report quality concerns: small, dry cod, soggy batter, old chips, a battered sausage left sitting out, and one bag spilled open with no replacement offered. Other reviewers describe the shop as fast, fresh, and polite, with reliable service in the local community. Several simply call it good.
Featured reviews
- Kadeem Whyte (kew.)
“Good service in the local community. Always fast. Always fresh”
- James Wilson
“Unfortunately priority is given to the Uber, Deliveroo and JustEat drivers (unsure why as these companies take on average 40% commission. As a walk in customer I was served a small piece of cod that was dry, they must have realised this as they also added a piece of plaice which was also old and unwanted. They tried to hide the problem with a mountain of chips. Tried again after 2 years...even worse now. 8.15pm on a Saturday evening old chips and a battered sausage that must have been sat for about an hour. It was very quiet but just bin this rubbish and make fresh, dont charge £6.50 for rubbish.”
- Marshall Harris
“Food was placed in the bag incorrectly food went everywhere, went back and wouldn’t replace”
- Jess Alves
“Amazing service, super polite and food was amazing”
- Jaki Hannan
“Very small cod, batter soggy. Very unusual from this shop. Usually very good. Very disappointed”
Highlights
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
Amenities
- Paid street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
Show more amenities
- Vegetarian options
- Casual
- Onsite services
- Coffee
- Late-night food
- Solo dining
- Dining options· 6
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Counter service
- Seating
- Table service
- Offerings· 2
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Family-friendly· 2
- Good for kids
- Kids' menu
Location
Restaurants near Doneagles Fish & Chips Thornton Heath
- Emek Kebab4.15210 mi
large kebabs, doner meat, separate salad box
- 0.1 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingGood for kids
curry goat, rice and peas, jerk chicken
- Tasty Jerk4.11,1560.1 mi£10–20
jerk chicken, jerk pork, hot chilli sauce
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doneagles Fish & Chips Thornton HeathVegetarian options · Good for kids · Reservations | 4.2461 | — | £10–20 | battered cod, chips, battered sausage |
| Emek Kebab | 4.1521 | 0 mi | — | large kebabs, doner meat, separate salad box |
| Dellys Heath Caribbean CuisineTHEHOMEOFGREATFOODOutdoor seating · Good for kids | 3.8278 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | curry goat, rice and peas, jerk chicken |
| Tasty Jerk | 4.11,156 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | jerk chicken, jerk pork, hot chilli sauce |
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