Grey St Chippery, located in Hamilton, is not only known for its award-winning fish and chips, which earned the 2023 Best Seafood accolade from Restaurant Guru, but also for its exceptional quality and flavor. The fish is perfectly crispy on the outside, with a golden-brown coating, and every bite delivers tender, flavorful fish inside. The thick-cut fries are cooked to perfection, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Paired with a fresh salad and a zesty lemon wedge, the meal is balanced and satisfying.
The owner is not only incredibly friendly and welcoming, but also quite handsome, which adds a charming and relaxed atmosphere to the restaurant. Whether it’s the hospitable staff or the comfortable environment, every customer feels truly at home thanks to the owner’s kind demeanor.
Overall, the service, taste, and food quality are all top-notch. If you’re in Hamilton and looking for a classic fish and chips experience, Grey St Chippery is a must-visit, offering a dining experience you...
   Read moreFood was ok. Chips were precooked, not cooked from scratch (they may buy them like this, in Australia chips are always cooked from fresh). Snapper fish was nice, flaked ok. Batter could be a little more crunchy. Didn't see any option for other styles of coming apart from battered. No crumbed option offered, no grilled option. Hamburger was nice, meat a little thin but the bacon portion was generous. Not this places fault but hamburgers in NZ are not as generous as in Australia (adding this for international travelers). The place was clean, better than most fast food places I have seen in NZ. Staff were friendly and accommodating. Three or four tables with 4 to 6 seats each means there is plenty of seating. All did was served in a box in paper bags. They don't rip the paper bag slightly to let steam escape, so you may want to do this to stop the steam from the chips make them go soggy. I would...
   Read moreTried to get food in here for my daughter who is dairy free. Asked if they could tell me if certain items had dairy in them or not. Older lady behind counter actually said they were to busy to care about whether or not it was dairy free or not. She made it VERY clear that she wouldn't be interested in finding out or not. Walked out without anything. Stupid thing is the food probably would have been fine but she didn't even bother to check.
Response to review has changed. I took a long time before posting this. Response at first was "it was busy that night". Very rude, uncaring for those with dietary requirements. Dairy free really...
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