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<title>marylu</title>
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the BEST FISHN CHIPS IN THE CITY IS JOHNS FISHN CHIPS ON DUNDAS near kipling, greek owned and you have choices with the batter--you can have that heavy batter or breaded which is light and amazing or grilled--there fish is amazing, and the best baklava ever, it is a family owned place, and i have been going there for approx 25 years, it is not cheap, but it is worth it, the fries are fresh, and i have not found one place in the city that beats it.  I do not like to eat greasy batter, that is not fishn chips]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com//2007/09/harbord_fish_chips/#c660317</link>
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<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 21:22:55 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>ed</title>
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Another bonus, probably the only one open on Sundays is Harbord, and that is when I go there, maybe even today, lol.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com//2007/09/harbord_fish_chips/#c579888</link>
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<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 12:46:29 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>ed</title>
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Harbord is good, and I didnt like the fish at Chippies, over priced and over rated.

I consider myself a bit of a connaiseur and there are a lot of terrific places in Toronto, some of them mentioned here, Duckworth, Viking, St Andrews, Reliable, Kingsway and lots more.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com//2007/09/harbord_fish_chips/#c579886</link>
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<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 12:44:11 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Mike</title>
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I always liked harbord, i walked passed a chippys and saw the guy at the counter coughing up a hair ball and never had any desire to walk by again, when i go to harbord its nice to see them making everything right infront of me and i can load up my fries with as much vinegar and ketchup as i want, what a bonus!]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com//2007/09/harbord_fish_chips/#c575225</link>
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<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 11:02:23 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>johnny</title>
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Chippy's sucks! (note: windows are covered up)
Terrible service to boot!
Owner is an assh0le!

Harbord is the best!]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com//2007/09/harbord_fish_chips/#c438537</link>
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<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 12:58:18 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Adam</title>
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I don't get why nobody has mentioned Penrose Fish and Chips yet. If you're willing to stray into the scary above-Bloor (yea, even above Dupont) neighbourhoods of Toronto, you'll find this slice of heaven at Mount Pleasant just north of Davisville. Chippy's is pretending to be what Penrose really is - and while I like their chips, their fish is dry and batter is soggy in comparison. Plus their chips, as good as they are, don't hold a candle to the big fat suckers at Penrose. As for Harbord, it's at least an honest mom and pop, and their portions are more than you can ask for, but it's more batter than fish and I challenge the average person to want to finish the chips. Penrose's halibut (I've never gotten the haddock, and never will) is tender and juicy...and the batter is like a warm hug. It's the kind of meal that will make you say "Screw it, I don't care if I die young for eating this."]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com//2007/09/harbord_fish_chips/#c316281</link>
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<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:14:07 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Jeff</title>
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I really didn't like this place at all. The batter was wayyy too thick and there was hardly any fish inside. Furthermore the batter was incredibly dark brown and seemed way over cooked to me. I tried to cut into it and all I got was the batter breaking into tiny pieces and dust. Where was the fish? somewhere in there I guess, but I had to get through a layer of greasy sawdust first.

Maybe they just messed up my order though as many of you here seem to like it, and the picture above doesn't look as dark and overcooked as mine was.

Though I really don't think I'll go there again for the fact that they had crappy tartar sauce. If you're going to be a "mom and pop" homemade fish and chips place, get some real tartar sauce instead of stuff in little packets that tastes like garbage and is a pain to get out and onto the fish.

I always thought the place looked cool, and maybe I just have weird taste in fish and chips, but I was really incredibly disappointed with my meal.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com//2007/09/harbord_fish_chips/#c271410</link>
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<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Sun, 23 Mar 2008 10:01:09 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Speaking my Language</title>
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Yeah. It's amazing how some moron decided to create a hipster fish n' chips and people actually bought it... Chippy's sucks, for all reasons concerning why any diner would want to eat at any establishment.

Now as for Harbord... not as cheap as it could be (who the hell wrote that it's $6.85 for halibut and chips?), and the batter is waaaaaaaaaay to crispy and overcooked. But you get a lot of golden fry and the people who run the place are doing a decent enough job after taking it over many years ago. Solid.

Now for the best in Toronto? Fuckin' simple, my friends.... DUCKWORTHS on Danforth. This is exactly what you want in a traditional Fish and Chip place. If only it weren't so goddamn outta the way for me, y'know? This is the place you and your dad should go to get along for a change...

Honorable mention goes to the long-standing VIKING'S in Etobicoke. ]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com//2007/09/harbord_fish_chips/#c267207</link>
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<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:23:18 PST</pubDate>
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<title>marcia</title>
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the fries are made from fresh good quality potatos and the fish is the best.fries are hand-cut so they must be fresh and they're all potato unlike some places where they add stuff to it so it can last like weeks.tell me that's not disgusting ok.fresh fries.fresh fish.best fish and chips.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com//2007/09/harbord_fish_chips/#c251534</link>
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<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2008 19:39:50 PST</pubDate>
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<title>OpenSource</title>
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I like Harbord, but the fish can be too greasy.  I won't go to Chippy's - too yuppy, and way too expensive (man, it's fish and chips for crying out loud!).  I'll leave Chippy's to the lemmings.

However, there was a great place out east on Danforth, called Len Duckworth's.  Great fish and chips, not too greasy, price was right.  Always a line-up of locals, working stiffs.  I remember "chips and scraps" when I was a kid.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com//2007/09/harbord_fish_chips/#c228735</link>
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<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Tue, 02 Oct 2007 22:25:58 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Harsh</title>
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I tried Harbord - My take on it would be 6/10. The fish was okay, nothing special. Batter - a little over-fried, thickness and spread wasn't consistent. But fries were good and also the fact that you can choose your vinegar/salt. Definitely better than chippy's - but not as great as others. Personally I like Kingsway F&C @ Royal York. They have the batter right - british style but not as heavy/soggy.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com//2007/09/harbord_fish_chips/#c228704</link>
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<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:57:40 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Nadia</title>
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There's a brand-new fish & chips place in Kensington Market, on Augusta just south of the Embassy. It's called Something's Fishy, and I think it's the best I've tried in Toronto. Homemade herbed tartar sauce! Mountains of thin-cut crispy fries!]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com//2007/09/harbord_fish_chips/#c226614</link>
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<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2007 15:26:17 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Nate Derby</title>
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I don't eat fish so I can't give my opinion on theirs...but the fries definitely rule. A bit starchy towards the end of the pile (but that can be cured with a tasty liquid of course). It's a 3 minute walk from my place ? it's the best for pre-midnight snacking.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com//2007/09/harbord_fish_chips/#c225346</link>
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<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Sat, 15 Sep 2007 04:20:54 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Sean B</title>
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St. Andrew's Fish and Chips in Scarborough is the best IMHO. It's on Ellesmere across the road from the Scarborough Civic Centre.  A bit pricer than Chippy's but 10 times better. Being there is like dining in some Scottish grandparents' living room. Has a nice homely feel and you can order mushy peas!]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com//2007/09/harbord_fish_chips/#c224490</link>
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<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2007 13:33:33 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>t</title>
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i've been on the search for toronto's best fish and chips, and harbord is it so far. i tried chippy's and it's seriously one of the worst fish and chips i've ever had. i really miss captain mike's in hamilton and tartans in oakville...]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com//2007/09/harbord_fish_chips/#c224423</link>
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<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2007 08:33:27 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Christine</title>
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I love Harbord Fish & Chips.  Though when I went, they usually had the tartare sauce in packets.  Homemade stuff is better, but other than that, it was all great.  And don't forget the malt vinegar on the chips.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com//2007/09/harbord_fish_chips/#c223762</link>
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<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Fri, 07 Sep 2007 23:07:32 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>lathamb</title>
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Ya, Chippy's is garbage. Tooooo greasy, and overpriced. Harbord is the shit for real F&C lovers. 

Chippy's is just hipster mastorbation.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com//2007/09/harbord_fish_chips/#c223661</link>
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<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:26:25 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Steve</title>
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If you're ever prepared to cross the East-West divide, I'd argue that British Style fish and chips at Dundas and Coxwell would be the best, hands down. And it's only a short walk from there to a cushy lake view at Ashbridges Bay.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com//2007/09/harbord_fish_chips/#c223650</link>
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<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Fri, 07 Sep 2007 13:37:03 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Solagraci</title>
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where is mom and pop's fish and chip shops in etobicoke?]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com//2007/09/harbord_fish_chips/#c223637</link>
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<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Fri, 07 Sep 2007 12:50:57 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>adam s</title>
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Chippy's has always been out of halibut when I go there.  The tarter sauce cost extra and in my opinion doesnt compare to mom and pop's fish and chip shops like Harbourd or my fave McNeighs Fish and Chips in Etob.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com//2007/09/harbord_fish_chips/#c223627</link>
<guid>http://www.blogto.com//2007/09/harbord_fish_chips/#c223627</guid>
<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Fri, 07 Sep 2007 11:39:53 PDT</pubDate>
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