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Hoffman's Road Fish & Chips

89 Hoffmans Rd, Niddrie VIC 3042, Australia

Recommended by 47 people

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Find Hoffman's Road Fish & Chips

89 Hoffmans Rd, Niddrie VIC 3042, Australia

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+61 3 9337 5942
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM Friday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Hoffman's Road Fish & Chips

Hoffman's Road Fish & Chips nails the suburban Melbourne takeaway ritual with hot parcels of fried flake, snapper, and thick-cut chips. Operating for decades, the counter staff greet long-standing regulars by name and talk footy over the sizzle of non-seed oil. Orders move quickly from fryer to paper wrap—crisp potato cakes, fried dim sims, and a pineapple fritter to finish.

  • Thick-Cut Tradition: Potatoes are cut thick and fried alongside snapper and flake in non-seed oil.
  • Neighbourhood Fixture: Staff recognize regulars by name and dish out fast orders alongside chat about the footy.
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Why Choose Hoffman's Road Fish & Chips

Why Niddrie and Essendon locals rely on Hoffman's Road for classic takeaway fish and chips.

  • Crisp, Non-Greasy Traditional Frying

    Hoffman's delivers classic flake, snapper, and sides fried without excess grease, preserving crisp batter and clean flavours.

    Quality fish & chips, never greasy or oily.

    Bronson Blackmore

  • Satisfying Thick-Cut Chips

    The shop prepares hearty thick-cut potato chips rather than thin fries, cooked fresh to order with substantial texture.

    need to factor in they are thick cut. Never disappointed with Hoffman's Fish & Chips!

    Bronson Blackmore

  • Decades of Unchanging Consistency

    Under the same ownership for decades, the kitchen maintains dependable frying standards that locals have trusted across generations.

    This shop has been same owners for 30+ years and they are so consistent with the food and amazing staff.

    Adrian Urbino

  • Welcoming and Generous Service

    Hospitality is marked by genuine warmth, polite counter interactions, and thoughtful extra gestures for customers.

    the old gentleman I presume was the owner was so polite and he even gave me two free potato cakes. What a legend!

    Tabby Cat

  • A True Neighbourhood Institution

    A multi-decade fixture of Essendon and Niddrie, the shop remains a beloved gathering point where staff know regulars personally.

    An institution in Niddrie / Essendon, easily one of the best fish & chips going around! Owners are so so friendly and know all their customers by name.

    Bronson Blackmore

  • Warm Community Connection

    Friendly staff engage patrons in easy neighbourhood conversation, keeping local community spirit alive across counter visits.

    The team behind the counter are always friendly and good for a chat about the footy - go bombers! It is an Essendon/Niddrie icon.

    P J

Signature flake, freshly fried chips, and seafood staples

  • Battered Flake

    Best Battered Flake in melb

    Peter Bragagnolo

  • Chips

    chips were so fresh, cooked to perfection

    Peter Iliopoulos

  • Snapper

    delicious snapper fillets

    Mitchell Boko

  • Grilled Fish

    Highly recommend the grilled fish 👌

    Adrian Urbino

Other favorites

Classic takeaway sides, fritters, and burgers to complement your fish and chips

  • Fried Dim Sims

    The dim sims fried were crispy perfect.

    Peter Iliopoulos

  • Potato Cakes

    he even gave me two free potato cakes. What a legend!

    Tabby Cat

  • Pineapple Fritter

    I ate the best Pineapple Fritter I have ever had in my life and I will absolutely order again.

    S G

  • Fish Burger

    I ate fish burger and seafood. Everything was great, delicious.

    Hüma ER

Before you head over

Practical tips for ordering, takeaway timing, and meal pickup

  • Order Ahead for Busy Periods

    Call ahead or order in advance during peak periods to pick up smoothly without waiting, or place your order directly at the counter if phone lines are busy.

  • Picnic and Pairing Locations

    Takeaway orders travel well for outdoor dining down by the river or pairing with drinks from the neighbouring bottle shop.

  • Expect Traditional Thick-Cut Chips

    Chips are served thick cut and fried without seed oils, giving them a more traditional, hearty portion size rather than thin shoestring fries.

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