Taking the top spot by a landslide, the Yeadon landmark remains the undisputed titan of the local chip scene with readers. Mark Westerman declared it "easy, nothing near it," while Mark Medlin, Beryl Waite, and Dot Chaggar all placed it right at the top of their lists for quality and consistency.placeholder image
Taking the top spot by a landslide, the Yeadon landmark remains the undisputed titan of the local chip scene with readers. Mark Westerman declared it "easy, nothing near it," while Mark Medlin, Beryl Waite, and Dot Chaggar all placed it right at the top of their lists for quality and consistency.

'Best by far': YEP readers name nine top fish and chip shops in Leeds - from city icons to neighbourhood gems

Benjamin Jackson
By Benjamin Jackson

Reporter

Published 31st Oct 2026, 16:30 GMT

From legendary destination restaurants to trusted suburban chippies, Yorkshire Evening Post readers have weighed in to settle the ultimate Saturday debate: who serves the single best fish and chip tea in Leeds?

Few culinary debates in West Yorkshire spark as much fierce loyalty as picking a favourite fish and chip shop.

Whether it is proper beef dripping, crispier-than-crisp batter, or a hidden neighbourhood takeaway that has served generations of locals, everyone has a go-to spot.

When we asked Yorkshire Evening Post readers over on Facebook to name the absolute best chippy in the city, hundreds of comments flooded in.

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While the debate was passionate, clear favourites emerged across every corner of Leeds.

Here are your top-rated fish and chip shops in Leeds.

Crossgates residents turned out to support Oceans for its fresh fish and traditional takeaway menu. Angela Smith Jackson, Michelle Bedford, and Julie Walker all named the Crossgates Road spot as their top choice in East Leeds.

7. Oceans (Crossgates)

Crossgates residents turned out to support Oceans for its fresh fish and traditional takeaway menu. Angela Smith Jackson, Michelle Bedford, and Julie Walker all named the Crossgates Road spot as their top choice in East Leeds. | Google Street View

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Sharing the Crossgates spotlight, Coe’s continues to hold a loyal community following across LS15. Steve Hewitt and Jan Goddard Kendall both backed Coe's as a long-standing local favourite, while Pauline Rollins remembered it as simply the best.

8. Coe’s (Crossgates)

Sharing the Crossgates spotlight, Coe’s continues to hold a loyal community following across LS15. Steve Hewitt and Jan Goddard Kendall both backed Coe's as a long-standing local favourite, while Pauline Rollins remembered it as simply the best. | Google Street View

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A Yorkshire institution widely praised for traditional fish and chips cooked in beef dripping. Steve Martin and Adam Varney highlighted the Pudsey branch as their top recommendation, while Christine Fink threw her weight behind the Guiseley restaurant.

9. Wetherby Whaler (Pudsey & Guiseley)

A Yorkshire institution widely praised for traditional fish and chips cooked in beef dripping. Steve Martin and Adam Varney highlighted the Pudsey branch as their top recommendation, while Christine Fink threw her weight behind the Guiseley restaurant. | Yorkshire Evening Post

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