Reviews The Village Fish And Chips, Shaldon, Teignmouth

I came here twice whilst visiting in Devon and was extremely disappointed both times. On the first occasion, the chips were clearly old and had been reheated as they had that shrivelled brown look, as well as tasting like cardboard. On the second occasion I came into the shop when there was no one there and ordered a large portion of chips, hoping that they would be better this time. Three local girls came in after me but somehow got served before me. Their chips looked very nice and as you would expect. Once they left, the only started talking to me about my appearance as clearly, I do not look English. The chips I got served seem to come more from the right side from where he served the girls and again I got chips that were rank and tasted like cardboard. I’ve got the impression that the son wasn’t keen on me as over the years you get to understand peoples facial expressions for what they are. Anyway I got into the car me and looked at the chips tried a couple and then dumped them in the bin at the Tesco petrol station when I went to fill up. We then searched on Google and found a fish shop that was open latish a few miles away and went there. You can see that one in my reviews and I gave it a positive review as the chips were excellent and the staff lovely to talk to. This particular fish and chip shop though I would not recommend to anyone. It might be good for the locals but he clearly keeps the old ones to one side and those get handed out to people that aren’t local. These days are hat with reviews and the rest you would think that an owner would just throw away the old dried out chips. NOT save them to give out to people who won’t come back. That should be the case anyway regardless of reviews but some people are just like that I suppose. If your not a local steer we’ll clear of this place as the chips you get will be old and rank. In fact cardboard would probably be more tender.

Was a little worried as the reviews weren't encouraging. However have to say this was lovely the cod was fantastic and the chips what you'd expect. A large portion for the cost and would recommend trying this chip shop.

Probably brilliant fish and chips if you can find it open. In our five days in Shaldon we never managed to reconcile the opening hours on the door with the hours on Google and the actual opening hours of the shop, but I’m sure persistence pays.

Currently in the area on a little family get away and I spied this little gem of a fish and chip shop. Although not imposing on the outside, let that not beguile you into your opinions, looks can be deceiving. The food was wonderful and of a decent portion size, the chips were cooked to perfection and they were not overly greasy and the fish was phenomenal. It is a shame I am not a local, otherwise you'd have a customer for life, but alas I shall make due with as many visits as I can before the car journey home! Keep up the good work!

Very busy but worth the wait, great chips and battered burger

I have been visiting The Village Fish & Chip shop in Shaldon for many years. Dee and her family have really made it theirs. Just wish they were open more. The Fish is fresh and the batter crispy and tasty. The chips are even better. Best chippy on the coast.

Very friendly welcoming staff, great little chippie.

Absolutely top notch grub. Lovely owners. We look forward to our occasional Thursday fish and chips from here. Cooked to order. Generous portions. Fab location to eat on the bench looking at the sea.