Food here is EXCELLENT!
So good in fact, that we returned a few days later.
Genuinely beautiful fish and chips. Cooked to perfection. Fresh, thick, tasty white delicious fish. Even the batter was perfect.
Ladies so friendly, helpful and polite.
Best fish and chips in Cardiff!
Way superior in taste and quality in comparison to Posh fish and chips.
This is a genuine review. I felt compelled to share how great this place is.{I do not usually write reviews}
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Basic fish bar. Chips do really well reheated in an air fryer.
I have visited this chippy quite regularly over the last few months. The chips have always been fresh and tasty like traditional chips. Not had fish here so cannot comment on this. The choice of pies are standard but generally fresh not had one thats been dry like I’ve had at other chip shops. Curry sauce really nice both mild or hot. Chicken is always nice here. The shop is always clean and the food is well displayed.
The only thing I would say is the staff do not really match the appearance of the shop which is fresh and clean. They are to the point not much conversation or friendly greeting they dress very casual could be a bit more professional in appearance and approach, hence marking four stars.
The best fish and chips locally. Reasonably priced, properly cooked, good portions. They do the usual chicken, saveloys, pies, curry, etc. The staff are friendly and obliging and do a great job. The only negative - for me - they don't do 'pensioner portions' - smaller portions for us oldies - after 16:30. Otherwise it's a great place. They sell wet fish, too, if you ask for it.
I can't understand the poor reviews, unless it's a rival business trying to get the Friary's customers. It really is good. My sister has lived here since 1963. I don't know when the Friary came into existence but I have been using them for a VERY long time. Always good.
I don't live far and have used this a number of times since it reopened least year under covid. I'm fussy about chippies and it's always been good. I don't think the fish and chips (what I typically get) are badly priced either. It's currently 4.95 for a decent-sized cod with loads of chips for one person (if anything too much for people who eat a lot, but that's south wales for you). Always been well cooked food when I've been there, and it's more than friendly enough too. So I'll give it 5 cos it's only a chippy and I can't see anything wrong with it. Don't forget your mask.
Don't often go out of my way to leave reviews, but tried the friary for the first time tonight and...well if you've ever seen the film Ratatouille and the scene where the food critic tries Remys ratatouille for the first time and gets reminded of his happiest time as a child? Well, this is what happened to me. Hands down the best fish and chips I have had in my adult life. PROPER chips, chunky fish, fab mushy peas. Authentic, tasty, perfectly priced. THANK YOU for bringing proper chippy teas back into my life.
Excellent as always, Don't be fooled by others!!
I don't usually write reviews but my sister who lives in Fairwater showed me the reviews on here and that prompted me to write this review. Our club has been using the Friary for years for its orders since one of our members recommended them to us.
We've never had any problems whatsoever, We just had a order for 20 last week and everything was perfect as always, I cannot understand the reviews, My sister and her family eat there every week (More than she should truth be known) and she always says it was excellent. All I can think of these reviews are just nonsense (I don't usually write reviews as I think people use it to try to destroy businesses)
So in short, Don't be fooled, Go try them for yourselves, They've been there for over 20 years and owned by the same people according to my sister, There's no way they could have lasted that long if these so called reviews are to be believed.
Just popped by the chippy because I couldn't be bothered to cook. Food is an absolute treat. Not greasy. Hot curry sauce is AMAZING! I reccomend :) (Support local business!!!)
Delicious real potatoe chips. Will definatly be returning, they were the best chips I've had for a long time 🤗
I have been coming here for 15 years and will likely still be coming in 15 years time. Consistently good fish & chips. Best around.
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