Fresh angel cut fish and chips outside Cromars chip shop in St Andrews
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Cromars Fish & Chips

4.6
·491k reviews·,

Scotland's best fish and chips, serving award-winning battered fish and crispy chips with homemade tartare sauce. A must-visit for seafood lovers.

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Fresh angel cut fish and chips outside Cromars chip shop in St Andrews

Cromars Fish & Chips

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Must-see attractions

Scotland's best fish and chips, serving award-winning battered fish and crispy chips with homemade tartare sauce. A must-visit for seafood lovers.

4.6
(491k reviews)

"This is possibly 'The Best Fish & Chips on the Planet'."

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Visit during off-peak hours

Avoid long wait times by visiting during less busy periods.

Consider takeaway

Enjoy your meal to-go for potentially more comfortable seating arrangements.

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Quick Facts

Open·Closes 8:30PM

Cuisine

Fish and Chips

Price

Mid-range

Phone

+44 1334 475555

Address

1 Union St, St Andrews, KY16 9PQ, United Kingdom

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Award-Winning Fish and Chips

Award-Winning Fish and Chips

Scotland's best fish and chips, renowned for fresh, perfectly cooked haddock and crispy chips.

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Deep-Fried Mars Bar

Deep-Fried Mars Bar

A uniquely indulgent Scottish dessert experience - a deep-fried Mars bar that's surprisingly popular.

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Dog-Friendly Dining

Dog-Friendly Dining

Scotland's first dog-friendly chippy, offering a special menu for furry companions.

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Visit during off-peak hours

Avoid long wait times by visiting during less busy periods.

Consider takeaway

Enjoy your meal to-go for potentially more comfortable seating arrangements.

A famous chippy in Scotland has launched the first ever breakfast supper. Cromars in St Andrews, Fife created the special morning delight for those who need a litle extra something early doors. #scotland #foodtok #fife #chippy #breakfast #standrews #uni
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A chip shop is serving a mouth-watering deep-fried Christmas dinner featuring battered turkey, pigs in blankets and Brussels sprouts. The festive feast is brainstormed by Cromars Classic Fish and Chips in St Andrews, Scotland, and is expected to have all the trimmings. Pigs-in-blankets and stuffing balls will also be battered and served on chips along with tubs of gravy and cranberry sauce. But, a...
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Don't skip the dessert

Try the deep-fried Mars bar for a unique and unforgettable sweet treat.

Embrace the newspaper plating

Enjoy the lovely presentation, resembling newspaper, if dining inside.

There’s still time to grab a £1.94 poke of chips from @Cromars 🐟#standrews #lovestandrews #homeofgolf #fife #scotland #fishandchips #dday
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from all over the internet

Visit during off-peak hours

Avoid long wait times by visiting during less busy periods.

Consider takeaway

Enjoy your meal to-go for potentially more comfortable seating arrangements.

Don't skip the dessert

Try the deep-fried Mars bar for a unique and unforgettable sweet treat.

Embrace the newspaper plating

Enjoy the lovely presentation, resembling newspaper, if dining inside.

What Travellers Say

4.6
(491k reviews)

Reviews Summary

Cromars is celebrated for its exceptional fish and chips, often hailed as the best in Scotland, with a commitment to fresh, high-quality ingredients. Diners rave about the crispy batter, delicious tartare sauce, and friendly service. While some find it a bit pricey or note occasional inconsistencies with oiliness or wait times, the overall experience and taste are highly recommended.

"Amazing experience!
The service was outstanding; the staff at the front were lovely, great vibes and made us aware of the beer deal. The decor is trendy and the restaurant was all clean.

The food itself is lush. Fresh, didn't taste oily, the tartar was delicious and a nice beer choice. It's a wee bit expensive but totally worth it and I'd go again without a second thought."

Dylan N

"One of the best fish and chips, they use rapeseed oil for cooking fish.
All the orders are cooked fresh. Good service and also good location.
Only issue was fish kept straight from the pan, so the oil was drained in to chips.
Really enjoyed the experience, a must try if you visit St. Andrews.
Enjoyed their tartare sauce, ketchup was good. All the ingredients were premium including the chips, there is no blackeye ."

Uthayakumar Soundararajan

"The service was perfect. I enjoyed the fish and chips outside in the sunshine, watching the street. Just a walk from the 1410 century ruined St Andrews cathedral. A walk from the cathedral is 600 hundred St Andrew School of Economics and Finance in Fife Council. If you are in Dundee City, you are advised to visit St Andrews through the Tay Bridge and St Michael. Golf is one of the dominant sports here."

Mark Ushie

What People Like

Award-winning fish and chips
Fresh, high-quality ingredients
Friendly and thoughtful service

What People Dislike

Can be expensive
Occasional long wait times
Can be oily

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Cromars is famous for its unique deep-fried Mars bar, a decadent dessert experience.

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Absolutely! Cromars is Scotland's first dog-friendly fish and chip shop, offering a special menu for pups.

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They use high-quality, fresh ingredients, including Icelandic cod and North Sea haddock, cooked in rapeseed oil with delicious homemade tartare sauce.

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Yes, Cromars has indoor seating, though some diners suggest takeaway if you prefer more comfortable seating.

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Visiting during off-peak hours is recommended to avoid potentially long wait times.

Cromars has launched a special breakfast supper, offering a unique start to the day.

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Cromars Classic Fish and Chips is officially Scotland’s first dog-friendly fish and chip shop with the launch of a dedicated menu for furry friends!. The tail-waggingly good menu includes tasty beef sausages and delicious ‘puppuscinnos’ your pup will love. Better yet, 50% of all sales generated will be donated to the Scottish SPCA to help tackle the animal welfare crisis in Scotland and improve support for animals and people across the country.

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Cromar’s “Established in St. Andrew’s in 2013, Cromars serves high quality, fresh produce, which is delivered daily by our suppliers J K Thompson and Ivan Woods. We pride ourselves in serving the best fish supper accompanied by our homemade tartare sauce, mushy peas and wedge of lemon. This is all prepared by our fantastic and friendly team.

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Established in St. Andrew’s in 2013, Cromars serves high quality, fresh produce, which is delivered daily by our suppliers J K Thompson and Ivan Woods. We pride ourselves in serving the best fish supper accompanied by our homemade tartare sauce, mushy peas and wedge of lemon. This is all prepared by our fantastic and friendly team.

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I tweeted recommendations for the best fish and chips in St Andrews and lots of people mentioned Cromars. You can either eat in or take away, but we chose to take away and enjoy an al fresco lunch overlooking West Sands blue-flag beach. Watching the surfers take on the waves was great lunchtime entertainment.

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Cromars "routinely" tops the lists as the best place for fish and chips in Scotland, said Country Living, and with good reason. The eatery has "everything you might come to expect and more", including deep-fried Mars bars, plus an entirely dog-friendly menu featuring beef sausages and "puppuccinos".

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