McCowan Fish & Chips

Reviews

• T C.

  star star star star star 1 June 2026

  I am an expat Canadian now living in the US.
  
  I've had Fish & Chips all over the place, but this place is my definite go to "spot."
  
  Whenever I come back to Toronto, my first stop to eat, is here.
  
  Halibut and fries (with a side of gravy).... Wow.
  
  Can't wait to get back to Toronto and eat here again.

• Nerissa W.

  star star star_border star_border star_border 31 May 2026

  Ordered their
  Cod fish & chips, $9.
  Poutine, $5.
  
  The fish was mushy and had more batter (long) than fish;  the long batter gives the illusion of one is getting more bang for their $$.
  Chips were fat and soggy.
  Poutine was not with cheese curds.
  Gravy was ok.
  
  Cash-only.
  They don't give receipts.
  
  Not worth its price; fish tasted "cured" with a preservative.
  
  Go somewhere else for a proper fish- fish&chip craving.
  
  Old Yorke F&C gives bigger/REAL fish/long batter and chips at $10.49 (extra $1.50 for more fish); accepts credit cards.
  
  Will not return.

• Colvin C.

  star star star star star_border 31 May 2026

  Clean and cozy family-run fish and chips restaurant in a small strip mall just a bit south of Lawrence Ave on McCowan Rd.
  
  This place is best for groups of twos as their tables are rather narrow and the place is not too big. There was plenty of business as soon as the restaurant was open at 11 am and it was a third full by noon.
  
  This place has a cute charm to it. They have lamented print of why you should eat fish as it is a rich source of Omega-3 and other vitamins.
  
  I enjoyed my order of halibut and chips. The fries were long, sizeable and slightly crispy outside and super soft inside. They were neither skinny, burnt nor oily, too. The halibut had a thin batter and I could still taste the freshness of the actual fish.
  
  Portions were rather generous. All orders come with a small side of either coleslaw or beets, which was surprising to me, since most of not all of the other (fish and chips) places that I have been to do not offer it alone as a side.
  
  My friend did not know that the sizes would be as big and he was feeling rather hungry, so he made the mistake of ordering chicken nuggets and chips with another order of poutine. By the time, all of our food came, I asked him "Are you sure you can eat all this? That is a lot of fries." to which he responds "Wow! I thought the poutine would just be snack size! Please definitely help me finish it."
  
  Well, I am not the biggest fan of gravy and I cannot handle cheese well, so I helped with ones that were not drenched in either or both. In the end, my friend had to ask for a takeout box and the owner lady was nice enough to give us a paper box and paper bag. The utensils here were also actual silver. Nice! No plastic here!
  
  No wonder this place won a few awards and mentions from newspapers and even Yelp! Totally would recommend for a simple date or catching up with a friend, one on one. You can probably have a group of four or more if you put the table together.
  
  We were both so full and neither of us spent that much even though I order their most expensive item and he order two items. Totally affordable and kid-friendly place, too. The owner lady was very polite. She immediately welcomed us with a bright smile and continuously pour us water and checked in on us without being asked.
  
  I usually do not go for fried food, but there are days when I have my cravings. Quality comfy food and service deserves a good review, but since I prefer meals with more people and usually at fancier places, I would give this place 4 stars max.

• William C.

  star star star star star 24 May 2026

  Crispy halibut and chips, not greasy, big portions. Definitely a place worthy for a visit.

• Britnee L.

  star star star star star 18 May 2026

  My absolute favourite place for fish and chips in Toronto. I didn't eat fish and chips for a few years as I wasn't really a fan. Until one day I decided to give it a try again. Mccowan Fish and Chips was my first stop as it was the closest one at the time. I simply fell in love and craved it ever since. My family and I actually tried a new fish and chips joint every week around Scarborough until we ran out of options. We collectively agreed that this is our favourite location!
  
  The fish is a great size. If their pieces are small for the day, they will give you two pieces to compensate for the size difference. They let the fish drip for a bit so it's not usually as greasy as other places. I really enjoy their crunchy batter around the meaty fish! Their chips are thick and delicious as well.
  
  The staff has always been super friendly and always smiling. They treat their long time customers like family. It's easy enough to call ahead and have your order ready in ~15min (depending on time of day).
  
  I will always recommend this place and will continue coming here!