Duckworth's Fish & Chips

I have lived in the area for over 20 years. When I first moved there, Duckie's was a legend for the fish and chips. I brought some of our relatives from England one evening. I was so embarrased. They should be reported for the basement alone, where the washrooms are. I had heard that the basement was bad but I had no inkling of how bad it truly is. The floors are slippery, it has a terrible smell. You nearly want to run back upstairs before you get sick.

The fish, which used to be lightly battered, is now covered in greasy batter; you get more batter than fish. The fries were so so. The only redeeming part of the meal was the cole slaw.

The service was fair, just. I know it's not a gourmet restaurant but considering that Duckworth's has been around a long time, they really need to clean up their act and see to that basement and get the fish back to what it used to be 20 years ago... You have plenty of time to do that before Good Friday.... Come on guys! You can't let Olde Yorke steal all your business...

I was a bit dissapointed because i heard great reviews about this fish and chip shop. It was not what i expected because the halibut was good ,but way to small for what i paid it was the size of a tennis ball. The chips was the best thing i enjoyed.

Been several years since I been to Duckworth's. What a disappointment. Dirty, grungy, wonder when they cleaned the fryers last. Washroom smelled awful. Prices have gone through the roof. Thirty bucks for 2 orders plus one extra fish. Ridiculous. Waitresses look like they just crawled out of bed. The whole place..dirty, run down. Whole neighbourhood's a sewer.

I like to visit a lot of Fish and Chip shops in Toronto, maybe even some day i will write a book about the best ones.

Duckworths is solid, lots of seating, good service and good food. I like the special with halibut and chips, bread and butter and soft drink.

Halibut is nice and crispy, chips crisp and hand cut.
Good stuff.

Duckworth's has been a fixture on the Danforth for longer than I care to remember and they USED to be the best for "traditional type" fish and chips. The service for both take out and eat in has always been quite fast (even when they are at their busiest).

The last few times we've been in there though we've noticed that the quality/quantity of their food has declined somewhat. We haven't been able to get the Orange Roughy (I know this isn't their fault as it is a supply issue) so we've ordered Halibut or Haddock and the pieces of fish have been quite small and seem to be almost uniform "chunks" of fish. Their chips have suffered as well and we seemed to get plates full of teeny, tiny chip "ends" rather than their lovely, big, fat golden fries of yesteryear.

Their cole slaw is probably the best I've ever had though and reminds me of how my mother used to make it!

The fish is always fresh, beautifully battered and cooked to perfection. THe chips are - without a doubt - THE BEST CHIPS IN TORONTO! Wow they are flavourful and not overly greasy. Get some fresh bread and butter as a side. The platter includes a couple of scallops and couple of Shrimp. Service is friendly and fast. The old-style booths are a little worn - some are torn and need upgrading. But for Fish & Chips this is teh best place around.

Washrooms are in the basement and while acceptable not pleasant. Good in a pinch but if you can wait, do so.

Our family has been going to Duckworths since its' inception. My parents grew up in the Danforth neighborhood on Coleridge Ave. I travel from Lewiston NY to go there once a year for a fix and some childhood nostalgia. The same mounted fish hang on the walls. The only thing I really miss is the ole' fashioned metal pop cooler inthe middle of the floor. I drove there in a snowstorm when I was pregnant with my daughter because my craving was insatiable. Luckily Duckworths was able to satisfy my pregnant needs!!!

Excellent fish & chips. Bathroom was disgusting/basement reeked.

Terrible! Food was greasy and over-priced. Place smelled like a toilet. If you really want GOOD fish & chips, go to Uncle Harry's at Birchmount & Danforth. The absolute best fish & chips in town!

i've always loved duckworths and i'll tell anyone its the best you will ever get. There is never a thing wrong with your meal. The staff is amazing and the food....mmmm the food. If anyone still hasn't tried it stop reading and go..you will not regret it.