Sandy's in Shepway

Just to let people know they don’t do Gluten Free anymore 👎 stars represent the disappointment after so many good historic reviews.

I decided to try this place and will definitely recommend. The fish and chips were deliciously nice and fresh tasting. I can imagine this place would get very busy in peak season on a hot sunny day. The staff were very friendly and I will thank them for making my visit a worthwhile journey. 5 stars from me 👍

Always a pleasure to have fish and chips from Sandy's. Consistent in quality regardless of time of year and visitors. Delicious bubbly light batter, on good sized fresh fish. The chips are always the best, never soggy. The owner and his staff are always friendly and efficient. Can't say I prefer to go anywhere else. Top class chippy.

Super crispy chips and tasty fish.

Me and my family visited today passing through, I have to say that this place is genuinely the best fish and chips we have ever had! The quality and the value for money is spot on and to top it off the staff are fantastic! Thank you for your great service, we will be sure to stop by again in the future!

Working round the corner , heard only good things about this place. Great portion size , good value for money and the batter is so fresh chip nice and crispy and fluffy. Best in town!

Saw the reviews for Sandys and spending the night in Folkestone before going to France, thought we’d give them a try. BEST fish and chips we’ve had for a LONG time. If you’re in the area they are so worth trying. Hot, fresh, very tasty and NO grease. Just delicious, thank you.

Such a wonderful fish and chip shop, by far the best in Folkestone. Owner (I think) Andy was really lovely and helpful. Really delicious fish and chips, I recommend trying the battered prawns. He also gave us some free crabbing bait!

Lovely fish and chips and great staff. I forgot a part of my order being in a rush, and the young girl behind the courter ran it out to me. Now that service.

Very nice fish and chips and kind staff

Excellent fish and chips with crispy and not greasy batter

Best fish and chips on the south east coast. The chips are brilliant and the fish tastes amazing. A definite recommend if you're visiting folkestone.

Fish was average, batter was soggy and no ketchup was included, had to pay for ketchup.

Chips & nuggets were nice. Freshly cooked. Always a good sign when there is a queue of people waiting for food. Portion of chips was a fiver, & nuggets, chips & an apple drink for the grandchildren was also £5.00. Not bad considering the location at Folkestone harbour. Hi Sammy. Appreciate the quick response. I rarely give a 5 star review as it means there is no room for improvement & there usually is something. In "Sandy's" case maybe a slice of bread & butter for a chip butty would tip the scales in your favour. Great food though. I only had chips but finished of the kids nuggets which were superb & not processed chicken.

Very popular chippy in Folkestone. Heaving on a Saturday evening with a decent-sized queue. Fish and chips was good - difficult to go wrong though. Good for a takeaway.

They offer vegan battered sausage, vegan fish and chips, vg nuggets and more.. really good options and their curry sauce and gravy is vegan too! No GF options. Really lovely staff!

Popped by to collect lunch to take home. Small que. Well worth the wait. Staff are always happy, chatty and customer service is amazing. Best fish and chips in Folkestone. Good portions, cooked fresh. This time we share 2 large chips and fish bites between 6! Always our go to for fish and chips.

Just finished our lunch from Sandy’s at Folkestone. Lovely fish and chips - super white fish and chips done just right. Can see why it is rated so highly on TripAdvisor. But…… would be nice for the staff to cheer up a bit! To be greeted by “so what do you want?” Was hardly the welcome we expected. So with a couple of happy pills and a brief lesson in customer service this place would have earned a five star review from me too.

Excellent fish and chips shop, very busy but service is quick. They know what they are doing. Grab your food and find a spot on the sea front.

Great fish and chips with super quick service! Batter was lovely and crispy and the curry sauce was very flavourful

Probably the best fish and chips I've ever had! I took the large haddock with standard chips and it was a struggle to finish. Initially I thought it was a bit expensive and there was quite a queue. 100% worth the price and the wait- excellent quality.

10/10 popped down from London the food is 10 out of 10. The price for the food spot on perfect very nice people working behind the counter the owner should be proud to have people like that working there.👍

Unreal fish and chips! We had a fried haddock (personally my favorite) and we shared a standard portion. Unless you are extremely hungry it should be enough for 2 people. They have 3 different sizes (small, standard and large) and its best with tartar sauce and a pickle. There are some tables outside which are perfect to have a meal at on a sunny day

Fantastic haddock and chips. Best in Kent and I have eaten in a load of Kent chippies. Crisp, light batter, fresh fish and chips cooked well (crispy and fluffy) I'm up in Whitby at the end of the month, looking forward to see how it compares to Sandy's.

Tasty, very large portions, for families you can order one portion less. 🙂

This is by far the best chip shop about. Food (cod&chips) was 5☆, staff were friendly, and they all made an effort to chat and make you feel welcome there. Definitely recommend

Honestly best fish and chips I’ve ever had. Just perfect!! Really lovely warm and friendly service just topped it off.

Really good food here. The food was hot and the chips were the best in Folkestone. Very quick service, would definitely return.

Really good fish n chips. Really fresh ingredients and big portions for the price. Be careful of the sea gulls outside!

Delicious fish and chips. Best in the UK

Coming down (I think it's down) from London for a hot sunny day at the seaside...on a Monday Folkestone. What a great place! Googled beforehand best fish and chips and Sandy's came top of list. I can see why. So often I have been disappointed by fish and chips at seaside. But not this time Sandy's absolutely fantastic, really. Very fresh fish; meaty, not flakey; crispy and flavoursome batter but not batter- overload. Chips perfect. Don't be put off by long queues; it's popular for a very good reason, and anyway you won't have to wait long because the lovely young people working there have been very well trained (possibly by parents/grandparents) and know what they're doing. Hope I can come back very soon.

Great seaside fishery. Straight from the sea. It was that good, that it was only after I had eaten everything I realised I hadn't taken a picture of the meal.

Thanks folks, the fish and chips was super tasty and the portion was really generous

Today I ordered standard haddock+ chips is £12.50 But they charge £19.50!!! Wifi??!! And large cod £10.00×2= £20.00 salt& pepper sqid( no chips) £6.00 Tomato sachet £0.50×3 =£1.50 Total is £40.00 But they charge me for £ 47.00 I can't not get it! So I explain that I what ordered, but they ignored me. I believe they races me! I m not tourist i m local people. I can't not believe that unkindly so rude at customer! Not right! Not justice! I don't want to recommend!!! Be careful they over price at you!! Before pay you should Check properly your order. I hope you helpful information this chips shop. Thank you!!!

5* all round! We got a takeaway here for the first time last weekend and ate it on the beach. The cod was gorgeous and the batter was just right. The chips were lovely too. Not badly priced either! Will definitely come back when we are next down in Folkestone!

Tasty chips and decent vegan options (rare for a chippy..)

One of the best fish and chips I have ever had. You must try this restaurant and I am sure you will come again. Such a wonderful fresh and crispy fish and chips. Chips are a bit large. Please don't forget to top the fish with salt and vinegar. Just come and try once and thank me later.

Best fish and chips I’ve ever had. Well done Sandy.

what appeared to be the owner or manager I’m thinking? Made such a rude comment about me and my partner and after politely trying to have a conversation with him to the side I just get told to go to KFC and that it was just a joke, so sarcastic, really rude and couldn’t care less he had upset a customer, horrible experience won’t be coming back again.

Stayed in Folkestone for a night and wanted fish and chips by the sea for Sunday lunch - looked at reviews and headed for Sandys. We were glad we did. Efficiently took our order and we waited outside for our number to be called - the cod was freshly and perfectly cooked, the batter was lovely and crisp. The chips were yummy - you can’t beat fish and chip shop chips! No marks for atmosphere as it's a takeaway.The staff were friendly. Highly Recommended.

Huss / Haddock and chips for 2 fish was a nice size. Thought I wouldn't manage All the chips but they were so good I couldn't stop eating.

Quite possibly the best fish and chips I've ever had! Wonderful chips that were crisp on the outside and soft in the middle. Reasonable size piece of cod with thick crispy batter. Freshly cooked and not at all greasy.

Ok, we only went in for a portion of chips (could smell them from 50 yards away!) they were glorious! They had fish the size of small boats in the warmer, nestling beside some huge battered sausages. We only had chips, but it was service with a smile from a jolly crew. Excellent chips, with salt & lashings of vinegar. Sat on the harbour wall noshing them! Now, what could be better than that?

Best fish and chips I have had, polite staff

Simply one of the best Fish & Chips I have ever eaten! Crispy light non greasy batter. Fresh lovely fish and crunchy golden chips. Huge portions. The curry sauce was wicked too! Not cheap but worth the price. Highly recommended!

Very busy but helpful stuff. Reasonably priced for fish and chip shop.

One of the best and most filling meals I’ve ever had, at such a low price. Don’t think twice, just give it a try!

Best vegan fish & chips i've had

delicious sea side food, exactly how a chippy should be.

We saw the vegan options a few weeks before we were due to go to Folkestone ahead of driving to France and are glad we found Sandy’s. Ordered for 2 vegans and 2 non-vegans, very happy with the portion sizes all round, food was enjoyable despite us not bringing any chip spice with us! All of the vegan food was quite different from what we’d had in the past, I think it’d have been nice for the vegan fish fillets to have been battered as traditional fish are but they were still enjoyable. Unfortunately didn’t get a picture as it went too quickly!

OK to be fair it was Father's Day and though there was not a queue out the door - there was a lot of people about eating fish and chips. So...staff may have been a bit jaded from the lunchtime rush. I ordered Cod. Fish was not fresh cooked when ordered but from inside a heated section. This can mean you are either getting something just freshly placed in there or something that has been sitting there. I did get a nice portion of fish but the batter was like a thick overcoat but still crunchy. The fish itself was nice but had lost a bit of its' moisture. The chips were very good. Will definitely try them again but maybe on a quieter day. In response to the owner - my review does not deserve rude responses anyway - it was an honest reflection of my experience that's the point of reviews as they are there both for Customer and feedback for the Establishment. Nor was it malicious even saying I would return in future. I visited Folkestone's Sandy's based on Google reviews, I chose Sandy's expecting a 4.8 out 5 but my experience on that day - it was more a 4. I have grown up eating Fish and Chips. I have eaten fish and chips from places as far a field as Durham, Robin Hood's Bay, Cornwall, North Wales, Merseyside and Dorset as well as places across Kent. As such I have a pretty good yard stick on what makes good fish and chips. I understand that within that area of the harbour, Sandys is the sole fish and chip shop so can get busy and cooked to order does not work so having cooked fish ready in a hot box works if there is a steady flow of customers. It can also mean cooked fish can start lose their moisture. In regards your staff, I have worked in various Customer Serving Industries so understand the difficulties and would not go out of my way to be detrimental people in that role unless they had been particularly rude. Google asks you to review Atmosphere and Service which I did but to be impartial I did say this may have been due to the lunch time rush.

Very nice. I've been back 3 times now the staff are friendly and the fish and chips lovely also super clean

Great fish and chip shop with a good vegan selection. Friendly staff.

Decent fish and chips, friendly service

Brilliant fish and chips, hot fresh and tasty. Get the views and eat the foods

Great fish and chips. Clean and friendly.

I travelled many miles by land, sea and air to this famous fish'n'chip salon to sample the highly rated and highly revered salted calamari - only to find they had run out. An emotional wreck was I so asked again for the dish. Doubly disappointed because within 17 seconds they hadn't found any, I settled for a small cod and chips. Delicious, crispy chips and a nicely battered piece of cod- well worth the round the world trip. I'll have to get my time machine fixed for the next visit in case they run out again 😁😁😁 Mal

I had the large cod and chips ...it was the best cod and chips I've had in years..well recommended. When I vist folkestone again,iam definitely going back.It was cooked fresh and the batter was nice and light with so much fish,my partner and I shared it and both of us was full.

Did not test all Fish and Chips restaurants in the UK, but this is a very good 🐟 and 🍟. Vote this one for stage.

VC Jones has closed in Whitstable; here ladies and gentlemen are the best fish and chips in the South. Chip portion is small compared to most chips shops but were so good it doesn't matter. The smaller chip portion size was disappointing but the fish size most certainly wasn't, all in all worth every penny and the trip. If Shandy was in the fridge I'd be selling up and moving in!!

AMAZING FISH & CHIPS 🍟 😋 I highly recommend 👌

Just had fish and chips from this place. Arrived just before closing and the staff were kind enough to serve us with a smile. We’ve been here before and the fish and chips are absolutely the best around. Crisp batter, succulent fish and the chips are just right. Excellent food and service. Highly recommended.

Wow, we had a delicious meal here today! Ordered cod and chips, and safe to say it was the best we’ve ever tried so far, and we’ve tried quite a few across England! The cod had a delicious, crispy batter and tasted fresh and the chips were the right amount of crispy outside and soft inside. Highly recommend!

Took our daughter Maggie for her first Sandy’s fish and chips (myself and my husband have been before) we sat on the harbour and enjoyed every bite! She said it was the best fish and chips she’s EVER HAD!! Excellent service, fantastic food, generous portions. Our favourite, we travel from Dymchurch, and will be back soon. We highly recommend.

We went to Folkestone for a fish and chips lunch. I ordered large cod and chips. The quality was excellent, fresh large cod proper chips cooked to order. Will go back again.

Great and tasty fish & chips and of course friendly staff

Amazing food and super friendly & efficient staff

Top-notch. We shared a gigantic piece of fresh plaice in very crisp batter that had been cooked to perfection, best chip shop chips I've had in years (golden, fluffy, crunchy), even the mushy peas were well above average. Large fish and chips was easily enough for two. Decent small selection of local beers to go with too.

I decided to take my friend from Italy, I had cod bites and chips, as she debating between prawn tempura or in breadcrumbs she decided on breadcrumbs. The chap added few tempura to taste, both types were excellent but prefered tempura. Wow delicious fish and chips and friendly staff. The batter was crispy and the fish was flaky Reasonable price and fresh!

We discovered it by chance while taking a walk! Super tasty fish & chips right at the marina. Nice service. I can totally recommend it and when the weather is nice you can sit on a bench at the harbor.

Very delicious food and friendly staff. They have also a chickenburger for non-fish-fans. And it was one of the best chickenburger I have ever eaten.

Update reply: The key to have 5★ review is to make sure chips are proper crunchy and freshly fried just like how you treat your wonderful fishes 🐟 (when we visited, the chips was on the edge of being soggy) As an award winning shop or high rating business, it's common for some clients to expect a bit more. We just wish you to "wow" us 🥹😁(not sure about singing but great hospitality is always welcome!) ------- Maybe I had too high expectations so I ended up not satisfied...It's a local average quick service fish &chips, nothing wrong with them. We just don't feel the food matches the award &4.9 rating😂 Speaking from the seaside trip experience and welfare of local businesses, it's alright to give them some support :)

Biggest piece of fish I have ever seen. Lovely chips. Lovely staff.

Staying in Folkestone for a night so thought I'd try Sandy's. I've seen good reviews on here and other review sites. I'm glad I did, the cod was freshly cooked, the batter was lovely and crisp. The chips were golden with a light crunch but soft and buttery within. No marks for atmosphere as it's a takeaway! However staff were friendly and chatty whilst I waited for the fish. Recommended.

My visit to Sandy's was truly delightful. The staff was exceptionally friendly, making me feel welcomed from the moment I arrived. The food was incredibly tasty and fresh, with the fish being the highlight of the meal. I highly recommend Sandy's for anyone craving delicious seafood.

Thought I'd gave you guys ago as heard such good reviews and have a change from where I would normally go. Must admit I wasn't really impressed. Yes I know you was really busy tonight, but I found the chips a bit soggy. The portion size is good though. The service is good.

The food is amazing and the staff are always very friendly and the prices are very reasonable..

The fish was super tasty. The portions are very large and the dough is excellent. I highly recommend it.

Always incredible fish and chips, have been 4-5 times now and not one single complaint. Everything is cooked fresh then and there and it's always very clean (bonus points for the donut shop next door which are also lovely)

Great food and spoilt for choice. Tught by the beach

This place does an incredible Vegan fish and chips. The vegan fish is soy based and tastes amazing served with a wedge of lemon. We also ordered vegan sausage, which comes battered and normal and Vegan Chickenless strips. All were fantastic. The menu clearly identifies all vegan options. The food was cooked fresh, and the chips were incredible. Very satisfied customers and will definitely be returning!

This is by far the best fish and chips I've had in ages. Fish and chips were cooked to perfection. Prices are reasonable for what you get. My standard size cod was nearly a foot long.

Very tasty fries and great vegan and real fish

Best chip shop around. Absolutely gorgeous food. Love a trip to the harbour and a visit to Sandy's chippy. We'll worth a try, you won't be disappointed.

This is our favourite fish and chip shop. Great friendly service, cleanest fish and chip shop I’ve been to. Delicious fish, chips and batter sausage, not too greasy. Chips aren’t soggy 👌 thank you guys!

The fish and chips are delicious, all in a family atmosphere close to the sea

Best fish and chip shop around by far. Lots of different options, very reasonably priced and great portions. Service is always friendly.

Excellent Service, Chips best I have had for a long time. Large piece of Cod, but was slightly over, a minute to two less would be perfect and was greasy, so would benefit from draining longer. The serving staff were very good, and some napkins, wooden forks and lemon 🍋 wedges were included. Not cheap but good value and with slight chang as suggested would be 5 star. I will give it another go in a month.

Best fish & chips in town, massive portions.

Not often I would be bothering to write a review but this place was out of this world and deserves the recognition. I'm fanatical about chips and have spent years refining frying techniques using different potato varieties but the chips here are on another plane. Dry and crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy inside and bursting with flavour. After sixty years I can honestly say these are the best chips I have ever experienced and I very much doubt they'll be bettered. Place is spotlessly clean and the staff are so friendly too.

Best fish and chips I’ve had in ages. Batter was crispy and chips were perfect, even after the walk home in the rain.

Fantastic fresh fish and tasty chips, our absolute go to fish and chip shop, huge portions, great addition to the local community , a shop with a sole

Just terrible to be honest. The batter on 99% of the food is just bland/soggy, the prawns are awful AVOID THEM, the chips are boring so salt or pepper or even some vinegar. Can get a 10x better meal for less money in folkestone. I strongly advise it. WORST IN FOLKESTONE

Great fish and chips, very generous portions, friendly helpful staff. Can't wait to try the pies on our next visit!!!

Busy on a Sunday as usual..massive haddock and chips 13 quid but I mean massive..Nice crunch tot he batter fresh as well..chips fluffy and soaked in vinegar by me..absolutly the best fish and chips by the sea.

Best fish and chips for miles around. A must visit any time I'm in Folkestone.. Plus right on the harbour.. Where else would you want to be? Sometimes I go to Folkestone for work. I don't have to, but of course Folkestone is where Sandy's is

Beautiful fish and chips. Best I’ve ever had. Travelled from London for this.

Perfect fish and chips, had fish, pie, calamari rings and muc more from here and all fantastically cooked, generous portions and friendly service. Possibly the best in kent at least. Kids meals are a must!

Cleanest food outlet I’ve ever been too, and the food was incredible. We had cod and chips and pie and chips and both were to die for.

Very good first&chips here, also very dog friendly staff.