ChipShop

07/31/2008 Posted by sfrucht02

This is definitely the place to take people from out of town, get them a deep-fried Twix or twice-fried cherry pie. I love the food here. Unfortunately, it's cash only so I never rarely think to go there. Also, I've notice that if I eat a lot of this beer-battered pub-food I'll feel pretty awful for the rest of the day. And I wouldn't say I'm a fried-food light-weight either, I'm from New Orleans and every Wednesday is deep-fried seafood night in my apartment. You got to try this place, just don't make yourself sick!

Pros: Always unique and memorable experience

Cons: Cash Only, Not Much Seating

06/29/2008 Posted by gregdonato

Had an very positive experience at the Bay Ridge Restauraunt. Fish batter was crunchy and the fish tasty and fried to perfection. Chips (fries) were moist and well done, the way I like them. Teddy can make you feel right at home. Don't be put off by english humor its part of the experience! Lighten up and enjoy..............

Pros: authentic

Cons: parking in bay ridge can be difficult (try below 3rd ave)

02/14/2008 Posted by bkditk22

I am not drawn to fish sandwiches, but I came in here with my son and ate a great fish sandwich. I stayed away from the fried twinkie, but maybe I will come back. It is worth the trip. The fries (chips) were very good too!

Pros: Melt in your mouth Fish Sandwich

Cons: Deep Fried Twinkie?

07/21/2007 Posted by nealr2000

I'm a Brit and I've wanted to visit this place for a long time now. I finally went tonight. The food is as good as you would get in an average fish and chip place in the UK. Not great but not bad. I was expecting a little better based upon all the hype. What soured the experiece for me was the service. I wondered if the moody waitress was doing it for effect, but no, she was just plain moody. No credit cards was annoying. I handed over $80 for a $62 check, only to get the "do you want change" response. I gather that the place was better in its early days, so I guess I was a few years late. Brits, if you live close by, fair enough, but I wouldn't recomment doing what I did and that's to drive an hour to get what I had hoped to be a better experience.

Pros: Deserts

Cons: Service with a scowl

02/24/2007 Posted by balzyguy

Excellent all around. Good prices and authentic tasty food. A couple of pointers to my American friends: (1) English "chips" are supposed to be moist in the center and even bend in the middle if you were to pick one up and hold it horizontally. And they are delicious. (2) As for fried mars bars and the like, those are a Scottish invention (they fry everything). Not to my taste, but my granny was Scottish so whatever.

Pros: Great food, good prices, cool toilet

11/21/2006 Posted by phonohohno

Shepherds Pie with Mac 'n Cheese instead of Mashed Potatoes... Yes. Please. Also? The dessert menu is proof that anything is better when it has been battered and deep fried. Think more funnel cake than KFC.

Pros: delicious, fried, beer

Cons: heart problems, cholesterol

11/16/2006 Posted by maureenuw

It's absolutely worth a trip to Brooklyn from Manhattan for these fish and chips and a pint. Very authentic!

Pros: Great fish and chips

Cons: It's a hike if you live in Manhattan

08/14/2006 Posted by mikeyb646

Went there on a Sunday afternoon for a couple pints and some good food. The food was not so great and the service mediocre. Then we were highly insulted by a member of the staff. I will never go back and wouldn't reccomend it for anyone.

Pros: Semi-good food

Cons: terrible service and angry staff.

08/13/2006 Posted by jscotese01

We went to Chip Shop with a group of six people hoping to share some relaxed good times and good food. Unfortunately, we were met with a rude hostess who seemed to be having a bad night and was blaming us for it with her attitude. The other staff was fine, but the food was unremarkable. It's not worth ruining your night with bad customer service to brave a fried twinkie or sub-par curry.

05/07/2006 Posted by cebolla79

So I called the Chip Shop at 8 and ordered fish and chips. They told me it would take 40 minutes. An hour later I called because my food wasn't here yet. They told me the delivery guy was 2-3 minutes away. 30 minutes later I called and cancled because the food still wasn't here. This is the second time this has happened. Also, they never apologize. When I canceled they said "oh no problem."