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About Happy Haddock
Happy Haddock is a takeout restaurant on Duff St in Macduff, serving a compact menu of seven dishes for collection. The kitchen offers haddock and chips, Irn Bru battered chicken, and a battered macaroni cheese pie, alongside a deep fried Mars bar and homemade crisps. Different batters include Irn Bru, chocolate, caramel, and jammy dodger. Payment is accepted by cash or card. It opens evenings only, Wednesday to Sunday, and walk-ins are welcome. A wait is common at peak times. High chairs are available for families with young children.
Good to know
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Plenty of parking
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Has kids' menu
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Menu & Prices
7 dishes- Fish & Chips
- Onion Rings
- Iron Bru Chicken Fillets
- Battered Double Cheese Burger
- Haddock and Chip Supper with Curry Sauce
- Fritto Misto
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention irn bru batter, battered haddock and chips, deep fried mars bar and homemade crisps.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention irn bru batter, battered haddock and chips, deep fried mars bar and homemade crisps.
Customer Review Summary
Irn Bru batter is what reviewers return to most, whether on chicken fillets, onion rings or a fish supper, with the haddock itself described as a big, fresh piece with crispy batter. Close behind are the deep fried sweets, including a Magnum in jammy dodger batter, a Mars bar, a cream egg, chocolate brownies and an ice cream bar in white chocolate batter. Several also mention the battered macaroni cheese pie, curry sauce and the homemade crisps. Portions are called generous, and the owner and staff are repeatedly described as friendly, with one visitor saying they were offered different batter flavours to try while waiting. One reviewer notes it gets busy but stays cheerful. The one critical account came from a three-star reviewer who found the fish excellent but the chips very dry, not rescued by curry sauce or ketchup, and who wished they had tried the Mars bar instead. Another reviewer was handed free donuts with their order.
Customer Review Summary
Irn Bru batter is what reviewers return to most, whether on chicken fillets, onion rings or a fish supper, with the haddock itself described as a big, fresh piece with crispy batter. Close behind are the deep fried sweets, including a Magnum in jammy dodger batter, a Mars bar, a cream egg, chocolate brownies and an ice cream bar in white chocolate batter. Several also mention the battered macaroni cheese pie, curry sauce and the homemade crisps. Portions are called generous, and the owner and staff are repeatedly described as friendly, with one visitor saying they were offered different batter flavours to try while waiting. One reviewer notes it gets busy but stays cheerful. The one critical account came from a three-star reviewer who found the fish excellent but the chips very dry, not rescued by curry sauce or ketchup, and who wished they had tried the Mars bar instead. Another reviewer was handed free donuts with their order.
Featured reviews
- Paige Lewallen
“We stopped by today while visiting the area and the fish and chips were absolutely incredible. We also tried an ice cream bar in the white chocolate batter and it was easily the best thing I've eaten this year. The service was friendly and kind, we'll certainly be back if we ever visit Scotland again ❤️”
- The Chippy Tour
“Having watched all the great TikTok videos featuring The Happy Haddock’s interesting and unusual foods alongside traditional chippy fare, I had been looking forward to visiting for a very long time. On entering the shop, it was easy to see how much love the owner had for the business. The shop was cosy, lightly styled, clean and tidy. The two young members of staff were polite, friendly and ready to help. First off, I ordered haddock and chips, with the fish being a good size and served in a crispy, tasty batter. The chips were plentiful and had just the right firmness and flavour. Then, this is where it got interesting. Irn Bru battered chicken. Tender strips of chicken in a delicious batter made with Irn Bru. Then came the battered macaroni cheese pie, which sounds heavy, but was packed with great taste and texture. And then came dessert, with battered items including Magnums, Toffee Crisp, marshmallow and crisps cooked in-house, which were fantastic. Overall: The Happy Haddock was everything I had hoped it would be. A lovely, well-kept shop with friendly staff, quality traditional fish and chips, and a menu full of fun, unusual and surprisingly delicious creations. It is exactly the sort of chippy that makes you smile, offering something different while still doing the classics properly. 🟠 Cooking in: Oil 🟠 Payment: Cash or Card 🟠 Fish Reviewed: Haddock 🎥 See the full video review on The Chippy Tour YouTube channel”
- Iain
“Irn Bru suppers all around! I had the chicken fillets and my wife had the battered haddock! Both delicious and portions generous. Guy who runs the chipper is also a top lad. Would return. 👍🏻”
- Linda Waller
“Visited the Happy Haddock on Sunday 29 March. Ordered scampi supper & haddock supper & onion rings. The food was amazing. Good choice of various batters. Irn Bru caramel etc. The owner and staff were so nice. Homemade crisps were so good. Will definitely be back again.”
- Neringa Mockute
“Amazing place while waiting on our food the owner was very kind and welcoming offered us to try different flavour batters. The food was amazing aswell got fish supper and batter corn, the portions were big aswell got standard supper but was more like a jumbo lots of chips aswell.definitely recommend. Will be coming back.”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Popular for popular for dinner
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Free of charge street parking
- Offers takeaway
- Good for kids
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Quick bite
Show more amenities
- Has counter service
- Good for solo dining
- Popular with tourists
- Usually has a wait
- Offerings· 1
- Serves small plates
- Parking· 1
- Plenty of parking
- Dining options· 1
- Serves dinner
- Family-friendly· 1
- Has kids' menu
- Popular for· 1
- Popular for dinner