
Canny Cod
Fish & chips restaurantNewcastle Upon Tyne
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About Canny Cod
Canny Cod is a fish & chips restaurant at 1 Cross Morpeth St in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Its gluten-free food is certified and cooked in separate fryers, so those orders are fried apart from the rest of the menu. The fish and chips come with a carton of curry sauce. Burgers and pizza sit alongside them, and fries are also on the menu. The chicken tikka wrap is built from chicken tikka pieces kept in the display cabinet at the counter.
Good to know
- ParkingFree street parking · Usually plenty of parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Kids' menu · Family-friendly
- DietaryVegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fish and chips, curry sauce, pizza and gluten free delivery.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fish and chips, curry sauce, pizza and gluten free delivery.
Customer Review Summary
Most reviewers come for the fish and chips, describing freshly fried fish and chips crisp outside and soft inside, with large portions and friendly staff. One calls the pizza one of the best they have had, with fries alongside, and a student discount on Wednesdays gets a mention. The complaints are specific. Curry sauce is called watery, and even a happy customer found it had no flavour. Others report soggy fish, a large cod and chips that did not look large, and a delivery that arrived cold and very late. Phone calls that went unanswered and a posted cash discount that was not honoured also come up. One says quality has dropped from what the takeaway used to be, while another, who had avoided it under previous ownership, came back and found it much improved. A gluten free diner praises the separate fryers and a driver who went out of his way to deliver the order still hot.
Customer Review Summary
Most reviewers come for the fish and chips, describing freshly fried fish and chips crisp outside and soft inside, with large portions and friendly staff. One calls the pizza one of the best they have had, with fries alongside, and a student discount on Wednesdays gets a mention. The complaints are specific. Curry sauce is called watery, and even a happy customer found it had no flavour. Others report soggy fish, a large cod and chips that did not look large, and a delivery that arrived cold and very late. Phone calls that went unanswered and a posted cash discount that was not honoured also come up. One says quality has dropped from what the takeaway used to be, while another, who had avoided it under previous ownership, came back and found it much improved. A gluten free diner praises the separate fryers and a driver who went out of his way to deliver the order still hot.
Featured reviews
- John Robinson
“Has a sign up saying receive 5% discount for cash this is not true With regards to the food quality it was not great this used to be a amazing takeaway now very poor”
- Beth jane
“Brilliant service couldn’t recommend high enough! I’m gluten free and my usual place wasn’t available to order from. It took me 2 hours to find somewhere that 1 did certified gluten free food (separate fryers) and 2 that would deliver. The guy on the phone was very helpful and the guy went out of his way to deliver all the way to me (ne28). When the food arrived it was still hot and the driver was so friendly! I appreciate all the help massively!”
- Derek Senemo
“I boycotted this place in 2022 when it was under different ownership, reason being they'd started to box up the fish & chips by putting the fish in the box first, then covered it with a load of greasy chips which for me is 'SACRILEGE', anyway the business is now under new ownership. My review tonight was supposed to be for Mother Hubbard's fish & chips, but when I arrived it was closed (5/10/26), although according to Google it was supposed to be open. I decided to try Canny Cod & I'm pleased I did. I ordered regular fish & chips with carton of curry sauce. Fish was freshly fried & was superb, chips were just right (crisp on the outside & soft on the inside), curry sauce was good consistency (thin & easy to pour), but pretty bad regarding flavour ie 'No flavour at all', but for fish & chips only, i can't fault it. Based on tonight's experience I'll definitely be back. I noticed they had big pieces of chicken tikka in the display cabinet, the guy serving said this was for their chicken tikka wrap, so I'll definitely try that at some point. Keep up the Great Work Guys, you provide a Super service for the local community🙏”
- Shaun Blount
“Took 2 hours to come it was cold and the worst fish and chips I ever had and it was 26 pound for 2 fish and chips complete joke”
- Hermann Parkhomenko
“It's a really canny chippy. The taste is awesome, personnel is friendly and helpful, portions are large and the prices are democratic.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Fish & chips are served along with burgers, pizza & other homestyle fare at this no-frills takeaway.”
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Happy hour food
- Vegetarian options
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Free street parking
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Show more amenities
- Family-friendly
- Vegetarian options
- Salad bar
- Casual
- Onsite services
- Happy hour food
- Dining options· 6
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Offerings· 2
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Parking· 1
- Usually plenty of parking
- Family-friendly· 2
- Good for kids
- Kids' menu
Location
Restaurants near Canny Cod
- Chicken Shack4.1160.6 mi£1–10Vegetarian optionsGood for kids
chicken burgers, chips, spicy bean burger meal
- 0.6 mi£1–15Vegan optionsVegetarian optionsGood for kids
kimchi rice bowl, watermelon soda, kimchi pancakes
- Red Mezze4.51,4720.7 mi
chicken shawarma, lamb ribs, hummus
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canny CodOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.0432 | — | £10–20 | fish and chips, curry sauce, pizza |
| Chicken ShackVegetarian options · Good for kids | 4.116 | 0.6 mi | £1–10 | chicken burgers, chips, spicy bean burger meal |
| Kimchi Planet Newcastle UniVegan options · Vegetarian options · Good for kids | 4.7249 | 0.6 mi | £1–15 | kimchi rice bowl, watermelon soda, kimchi pancakes |
| Red Mezze | 4.51,472 | 0.7 mi | — | chicken shawarma, lamb ribs, hummus |
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