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Arch Fish Shop

1605A Sturt St, Alfredton VIC 3350, Australia

Recommended by 80 people

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1605A Sturt St, Alfredton VIC 3350, Australia

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+61 3 5334 1570
HoursMonday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Arch Fish Shop

Arch Fish Shop delivers proper old-school fish and chips—golden, crunchy, and served with genuine warmth. Run across generations by a Greek family in Alfredton, the kitchen skips modern brioche and aioli trends for straightforward fried flake, potato cakes, and heaping bags of chips seasoned with chicken salt. The counter operates strictly on cash or direct bank transfer, handing over piping-hot parcels wrapped in butcher paper.

  • Classic Takeaway Staples: Heaping parcels of crunchy, fluffy hot chips dusted with chicken salt and classic battered flake at modest prices.
  • Family-Run Warmth: Multi-generational Greek family hospitality that treats longtime patrons and first-timers like familiar friends.
  • Cash or Transfer Only: Payment is handled strictly via cash or direct bank transfer, bypassing card terminals entirely.
RestaurantFish & ChipsRestaurant

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Why Choose Arch Fish Shop

Discover why Alfredton locals and road-trippers cherish this 50-year-old traditional fish and chip shop.

  • Crispy, Fluffy Chips with Generous Portion Sizes

    Freshly cooked hot chips and potato cakes deliver a satisfying crunch outside and fluffy texture inside, offering generous portions at accessible pricing.

    The chips here are amazing - super crunchy and fluffy. Good portion size considering it only costs $5.

    N H

  • Clean Cooking with No Heavy Greasiness

    Clean, fresh cooking oil ensures the flake and battered staples taste crisp and light without leaving a heavy or greasy aftertaste.

    the flake was delicious and overall the min chips was a fair amount and not greasy at all!

    5Mil

  • Nostalgic Old-School Fish and Chips Tradition

    True to its 50-year heritage, the shop bypasses modern gourmet trends in favor of honest, classic fish and chips cooked properly.

    This is an old school place, no fussing with fancy aioli’s and brioche. Just good old fish and chips perfectly cooked.

    Trish Grimmo

  • Authentic Flavors That Rekindle Childhood Memories

    Golden potato cakes and traditional frying transport diners straight back to cherished childhood memories.

    if you want traditional fish and chips like your childhood memories, this joint will bring that memory to life.

    Jamie Wallis

  • Warm Hospitality That Makes Everyone Feel Like Mates

    Patrons are greeted with genuine warmth and treated like longstanding friends from the moment they step up to order.

    Clean shop, everyone is super friendly & makes you feel like you've been mates for years

    Rheanna Mellington

  • Multi-Generational Greek Family Pride and Connection

    Decades of family ownership across generations create a personal community atmosphere where diners feel right at home.

    Lovely Greek family own it and make you feel part of the family.

    Christos Papachristos

Traditional, old-school fish and chip shop classics prepared fresh to order.

  • Chips

    The chips here are amazing - super crunchy and fluffy.

    N H

  • Potato Cakes

    The potato cakes are great, the flake was delicious and overall the min chips was a fair amount and not greasy at all!

    5Mil

  • Steak Sandwich with the Lot

    Try their steak sandwich with the lot absolutely awesome

    Gabriella Earnshaw

  • Flake

    the flake was delicious

    5Mil

Before you head over

Practical tips on payment methods, ordering portions, and visit timing

  • Bring cash or prepare for bank transfer

    Arch Fish Shop operates without EFTPOS card terminals. Bring physical cash or be prepared to use your phone for a direct bank transfer at checkout.

  • Start with a minimum chip order

    Chip portions are notably generous, with a minimum order easily covering multiple people. Consider ordering a smaller portion before sizing up.

  • Allow extra time during peak rush periods

    During busy Saturday lunch rushes or peak weekend dinner times, solo staff or high demand can extend wait times up to 25 minutes. Plan ahead if ordering during peak hours.

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