Happy Haddock
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About Happy Haddock
Happy Haddock is a fish and chips takeaway in York, set in a layby off the A19 near Escrick. Orders are taken on arrival, and the fish and chips are cooked fresh to order while customers wait. The menu also lists sausage and chips, mushy peas and gravy, and scraps are available. Payment is cash only, so visitors need to bring cash. The shop opens Tuesday to Saturday and closes on Sundays and Mondays.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention crispy batter, fresh fish cooked to order, scraps and cash only.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention crispy batter, fresh fish cooked to order, scraps and cash only.
Customer Review Summary
Fish and chips cooked fresh to order is what reviewers return to, with the batter described again and again as crispy and light and the fish as flaky and fresh. Close behind are the extras: mushy peas cooked from fresh, gravy, scraps, and a sausage and chips that one reviewer called excellent. Staff draw steady praise as friendly, welcoming and talkative, with one reviewer describing a couple who chatted to everyone and another a server who was polite and smiley. The recurring complaint is payment. Three reviewers point out that it is cash only, and one gave three stars, saying they hoped to forget the visit because of it. A separate one star review says the "WE ARE OPEN" sign was lit on repeated passes at different times of day while the shop was closed, so that reviewer never tried the food. Among the happier accounts, one diner shared a portion of chips between two, and another describes chips straight out of the pan with loads of salt and vinegar.
Customer Review Summary
Fish and chips cooked fresh to order is what reviewers return to, with the batter described again and again as crispy and light and the fish as flaky and fresh. Close behind are the extras: mushy peas cooked from fresh, gravy, scraps, and a sausage and chips that one reviewer called excellent. Staff draw steady praise as friendly, welcoming and talkative, with one reviewer describing a couple who chatted to everyone and another a server who was polite and smiley. The recurring complaint is payment. Three reviewers point out that it is cash only, and one gave three stars, saying they hoped to forget the visit because of it. A separate one star review says the "WE ARE OPEN" sign was lit on repeated passes at different times of day while the shop was closed, so that reviewer never tried the food. Among the happier accounts, one diner shared a portion of chips between two, and another describes chips straight out of the pan with loads of salt and vinegar.
Featured reviews
- Zoltán Kukor
“I hope I'll soon forget about this fish and chips and that in the 21st century, there's only cash payment.”
- Deanna Hall
“Best fish and chips ive ever had! Gravy was amazing too! If I didnt live so far away I would definitely been a regular. The lady who served us was so polite and smiley.”
- Adam Wicks
“Hard to argue this isn't the best fish and chips in the area! Always fresh and tasty, great selection of all the usual condiments rounded out with super friendly service.”
- Christine Richmond-brough
“An absolute gem the fish & chips and mushy peas are cooked from fresh ,the crispiest lightest batter ,fresh fish ,the best peas and chips were fantastic 😋. We have just had the best fish and chips .The fish and chip shop is spotlessly clean and the staff were absolutely smashing . Thankyou so much for a delicious lunch. If you are in the area its well worth a visit.”
- Andrew Firth
“These are good fish and chips, flakey fish, crispy batter and a decent amount of chips, which we shared between two! Would I go again? Yes👍 Note, it's CASH only.”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Good to know
“Fish and Chips takeaway”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
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- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Location
Restaurants near Happy Haddock
- wagamama york designer outlet4.41,0902.3 mi
ramen, vegetarian pad thai, vegan chilli squid
- Bosun's Restaurant4.63912.5 mi
riverside location, grill night steak, sunday lunch
- The Bluefin4.44613.9 miWheelchair accessibleGood for kids
fish and chips, halloumi sticks, mushy peas
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Haddock | 4.2204 | — | crispy batter, fresh fish cooked to order, scraps |
| wagamama york designer outlet | 4.41,090 | 2.3 mi | ramen, vegetarian pad thai, vegan chilli squid |
| Bosun's Restaurant | 4.6391 | 2.5 mi | riverside location, grill night steak, sunday lunch |
| The BluefinWheelchair accessible · Good for kids | 4.4461 | 3.9 mi | fish and chips, halloumi sticks, mushy peas |
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