New Toronto Fish & Chips — Restaurant in Toronto

Wyck Recommends: New Toronto Fish & Chips – A $10.95 Time Machine (with Gravy , Sadly No Poutine) * gravy cost extra.

Picture this: You’re walking down Fifth Street in Etobicoke and you blink—suddenly it’s 1984, and you’re in a cozy little diner that hasn’t changed since fish and chips were a national personality trait. No neon signs. No food trends. Just good value, kind people, and bomb gravy.

What We Had:

Fish & Chips Combo (Haddock) – crispy battered fish, golden fries, side of coleslaw

Gravy on the side – not included, costs extra, but honestly? Worth it. Combo Price: $10.95 before tax. In this economy? Practically historic. Service: Genuinely lovely. The older woman behind the counter is warm and welcoming, and the server was helpful, calm, and kind.

Vibe Check:

It’s giving retro realness—wood-paneled walls, red vinyl booths, and classic diner energy. No trendy decor. No playlist. Just the comforting hum of a place that knows exactly what it is. Usually quiet—no rush, no chaos, just you and your perfectly fried lunch.

The Space Itself:

Simple, clean, and charming in that “my grandparents would love this” kind of way. Booths, counter service, a few local newspaper clippings on the wall—nothing fancy, everything familiar. A rare spot where you can sit down and still hear yourself think.

About the Neighborhood:

New Toronto is full of surprises—quiet, low-key, and just steps from the lake. Fun fact: New Toronto used to be its own town until Etobicoke annexed it in the '60s. This place feels like a relic from before that ever happened.

Hits:

✔️ $10.95 for haddock, fries, and slaw—absolute steal ✔️ Gravy (extra) is rich, flavorful, and worth every penny ✔️ Friendly, old-school service with heart ✔️ Real seating, real plates, real peace ✔️ A hidden gem that deserves more traffic

Misses:

✖️ No poutine (gravy this good deserves better destiny) ✖️ It’s not flashy—don’t come for the vibes, come for the meal ✖️ It may not “wow” foodies, but it absolutely delivers

Final Verdict: It’s not the trendiest fish and chips spot—but it’s one of the most genuine. Delicious, affordable, and served with kindness. A neighborhood secret that shouldn’t stay a secret.

Rating: 4.1/5 Perfect for: Solo lunches, no-fuss classics, comfort food in peace Avoid if: You need Insta-friendly plating or can’t function...

This was our first time visiting New Toronto Fish & Chips, and it was what you expected for a landmark restaurant that has been around for over 40 years.

We got there 10 minutes before closing and opted to do their takeout special.

Everyone was super pleasant to us, including some regulars that were eating there that talked us up while waiting when they heard we had never been there before.

We took the food down to the beach to eat and very much enjoyed the food with the view.

We ordered the haddock takeout special and got gravy and coleslaw.

The fish was fantastic, really enjoyed it, it's been a while since I had a fish this good, one spot the batter was a bit undercooked, but not to the point it wasn't edible, just for my taste.

The chips were not good, to be fair, we showed up 10 minutes before closing, so I assume we got what was left, or that's how they tasted, very dry and old tasting, I wanted to enjoy them after the fish was so good, but neither of us finished eating the fries sadly.

The coleslaw was a bit to vinegary for my taste, but I actually mixed some tartar sauce in it and it actually made it tastier for me.

The gravy was AMAZING and second to the fish, it was the only way I was able to eat as many chips as I did.

Overall I would go back next time I'm in the area to give them a second chance, but would go earlier, as I feel the chips were unfairly judged based on when we...

My girlfriend and I ordered 2 Halibuts and Chips and an order of onion rings only to find out from a manager that because we're ordering takeout we don't receive the fries AND coleslaw that we thought we were paying for (which was specified in the menu). So all we got were some dry chips, some fish and onion rings. No coleslaw. No tartar sauce. No lemon wedges. NOTHING that is a basic expectation of fish and chips. Let's not forget that there is NO DINING IN because of the pandemic too! I called the restaurant back only to be given attitude from a rude server who knew nothing about customer service. Having been in the restaurant industry for a portion of my life, I genuinely don't understand how these people are still in business. This is the first and last order I'll be making from New Toronto Fish and Chips as their Mickey Mouse BS genuinely felt like false advertisement.

"First of all it's not my menu, it's the restaurant's menu." As she proceeds to interrupt me while I'm trying to express my issue at hand. If you're the manager and you're reading this, you should fire her immediately. As a server you don't get defensive and repeatedly interrupt the customer to argue semantics while they're trying to express...