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Smiley Fish & Chips

75 Leslie St, St Albans VIC 3021, Australia

Recommended by 8 people

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75 Leslie St, St Albans VIC 3021, Australia

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+61 3 9356 9882
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Smiley Fish & Chips

Thin-battered flake, potato cakes with real crunch, and piping hot chips dusted in chicken salt define this St Albans standby. The family behind the counter runs the kitchen on old-school warmth—often tucking unprompted potato cakes, extra fish, or a few nuggets into takeaway packs alongside handwritten notes on delivery bags. Souvlakis, housemade tartare, and steamed dim sims round out an unfussy local feed that travels hot and skips the grease.

  • Handwritten Delivery Notes: Orders regularly arrive with thoughtful handwritten notes penned on the delivery bags.
  • Generous Free Extras: Takeaway parcels frequently come packed with complimentary extras like potato cakes, fish, or nuggets.
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Why Customers Choose Smiley Fish & Chips

Freshly prepared fish and chips backed by genuine old-school hospitality and thoughtful personal care

  • Crispy, Fresh Battered Fish and Generous Servings

    Flake and potato cakes are fried in fresh oil until crisp and light, paired with generous portions and spontaneous complimentary extras.

    The fish was perfectly crispy, the potato scallops were elite, and everything tasted super fresh, not greasy at all.

    Antony

  • Piping Hot Chips and Light, Golden Batter

    Chips arrive piping hot and crunchy, while flake and potato cakes maintain a delicate, non-greasy crunch.

    The batter is light & crisp. The chips are not soggy but crispy & piping hot.

    Loretta Silbasa

  • Generous Family Packs with Thoughtful Extras

    Family packs offer generous portions suited for sharing after busy days, frequently accompanied by complimentary nuggets for the children.

    Ordered a pack 2 for me and my kids to share and they put in some chicken nuggets for my kids free of charge

    Amy-Jane

  • Easy, Kid-Approved Weekday Takeaway

    Fast takeaway meals eliminate dinner prep on tiring evenings, delivering reliable, non-greasy dishes the entire household loves.

    Kids enjoyed it definitely be going back. Oh and we got a surprise in our order free nuggets 😋

    Elizabeth kotsoglou

  • Personal Handwritten Notes on Delivery Bags

    Delivery packaging features personalized handwritten notes that bring genuine encouragement and warmth to difficult days.

    they also went the extra mile by leaving a kind handwritten note outside the delivery bag. It really made my day and showed how much they care about their customers.

    Mia Trn

  • Heartfelt Care and Comfort When It Matters Most

    Unexpected thoughtful touches and comforting hot food provide heartfelt comfort and reassurance during stressful moments.

    You made me cry happy tears with the cute little note & lollies you put in along with my order.

    Estelle Laufeia

Classic fish and chip shop favorites cooked fresh to order

  • Potato Cakes

    this is what potato cake dreams are made of

    Helen S

  • Chips

    The chips are not soggy but crispy & piping hot.

    Loretta Silbasa

  • Flake

    The flake is huge & extremely fresh!

    Loretta Silbasa

  • Dim Sims

    the dim sims are good quality without any strange aftertaste that some brands can have

    Loretta Silbasa

Other favorites

Sandwiches, grilled alternatives, and house condiments

  • Homemade Tartare Sauce

    homemade tartare sauce was the perfect pairing for all the food

    Timothy Gabriel

  • Steak Sandwich

    steak sandwich

    Dana Emerson

  • Chicken Souvlaki

    chicken souvlaki

    Dana Emerson

  • Grilled Barramundi

    Bought grilled barramundi

    Dana Emerson

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful personal touches and unprompted treats that set Smiley Fish & Chips apart

  • Handwritten Notes on Delivery Orders

    Orders delivered in bags often come with personalized handwritten messages outside the bag or tucked inside to brighten the customer's day.

  • Surprise Nuggets for Children

    Staff frequently include unprompted complimentary snacks with family meals, such as surprise chicken nuggets for kids.

  • Complimentary Potato Cakes and Extras

    Orders routinely arrive with extra fried treats thrown in at no extra charge, including complimentary potato cakes, extra fish, or onion rings.

  • Comfort Sweet Treats Included

    Thoughtful gestures during deliveries include sweet additions like lollies tucked alongside comforting meals.

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