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Serves meat, vegan options available. A chip shop which fries in vegetable oil. Has a separate vegan and gluten-free fryer. Offers a separate vegan menu. Choices include chips, pea fritters, vegetable nuggets, and spicy bean burger. Reported closed May 2024.
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Last update on 23 May 2024 by Robertsonschipsaway
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Added by Gemstars on 14 Feb 2017
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53 Reviews
First Review by hack_man
Nik.R-H
Points +170
Chips and peas - Edit
Hoped to have the pea fritters but they unfortunately didn’t have them that day, but we instead went with chips and mushy peas. Great choice, can’t go wrong with that!
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SpencerWalton
Points +18
Dinner for Everyone. - Edit
Plenty of options. All 6 of us (vegan, veggie, pescatarian and omnivore enjoyed a nice dinner.
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OtisVegan
Points +1441
Wide variety of vegan options - Edit
A wide variety of vegan options although missing the elusive equivalent to fish, its the typical vegetable sausage battered affair with a variety of other options. The food was of reasonable quality and value worth a try if you fancy fish and chips in Whitby but I wouldn't suggest going out of your way or making it a destination
Read morePS my girlfriend's advice is to steer clear of the vegetable nuggets, 'not worth 50p each more like 20p'
Pros: A solid variety
Cons: Average taste
Guest
JackieChampionToppl
Points +54
Vegan Menu - Edit
Visited here due to seeing on Happy Cow. Not disappointed with selection available. Did have to wait for items to be cooked but small price to pay for good vegan food!
Read morePros: Full vegan menu
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naomip123
Points +4723
Vegan chips in Whitby - Edit
Finally, a restaurant which doesn't fry their chips in lard! We went to Robertson's to get takeaway chips and the nuggets. Ate them by the sea and were very impressed with the chips, which were deliciously crispy and just like chips should be. The veggie nuggets were vegetables in a nugget shape, kind of like you would buy in a supermarket, but because we'd read the reviews on here we knew what to expect! Something a bit different from just chips, and reasonably priced. Would definitely get again.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-06-04
Pros: Vegan chips, Quick service, Centre of town
Cons: Not the most exciting things to go with the chips
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AlfieRC
Points +206
Deep fried happiness - Edit
I have literally never before seen a chippie with vegan options that aren't just chips or the occasional spring roll. Honestly they could have served me deep fried garbage and I'd have been happy. Fortunately they didn't! They served me deep fried deliciousness!! As others have said, it's a little odd to have sausages made of mash with chips but it was very nice so I'm not complaining.
Read morePros: Three main vegan options, Delicious, Fast
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Lissatx
Points +741
Don’t be fooled by the sausages - Edit
Me and my partner saw this place when we visited Whitby and saw the vegan battered sausage on the menu we were excited. DON’T BE FOOLED! the chips were nice and we had curry sauce and peas but we were expecting a battered linda McCartney sausage or vegan Richmond and what we was got a battered vegetable mush with rice. Don’t get me wrong it was still delicious but we had very different expectations. Fair play to them they have a vegan menu in a chippy which is unheard of where I’m from but at the minimum the battered sausage should be a meat alternative.
Read morePros: Nice chips, Separate vegan menu
Cons: Pricey , Battered sausage could be a meat alternative
Robertsonschipsaway
Hi sorry you didn’t like the vegetable sausages! Not sure why you would want meat alternative instead of vegetables?
Read moreCheers for the review though
Lissatx
Only just seen the reply. Vegans do eat meat alternatives contrary to popular belief. Nowadays there are a lot of good meat alternatives battered vegetables just do not make the cut. Also if you read the review I did say that it was still delicious although I did expect something different when battered sausage was advertised ☺️
Read moreNyle.95
+1 on this. The chips were nice but was expecting a proper battered vegan sausage. Lots of good alternatives nowadays so was expecting more.
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rachelwrtg
Points +41
Brilliant for vegans - Edit
Central location, separate vegan fryer, several vegan options, friendly and knowledgeable service, perfectly cooked vegan battered sausage and chips. What's not to like!?
Read moreMake sure you get there at least half an hour before closing as they sometimes switch the vegan fryer off early!
Pros: Lots of vegan options! Really tasty.
Cons: Vegan fryer not always available.
Guest
disco942
Points +36
We eat here to often! - Edit
We always end up here when we come to Whitby and it never disappoints 😊
Read morePros: Quick service
Guest
janeharris
Points +58
Excellent chippy - Edit
Battered sausage, nuggets, bean burger, chips, curry sauce, mushy peas, gravy - the works!
Read morePros: Great chips, Good range of options , Budget friendly
Cons: Spring rolls not great
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AndrewThrelfall
Points +188
Eat vegan at a Whitby chippy - Edit
If you’re travelling with non-vegans, then they’ll no doubt want to to go to a fish and chip shop. But most of them use tallow to fry in. Here they advertise that they fry in sunflower oil and now actually have a vegan fryer!
Read moreThe serving staff understood vegan and said that to to use the vegan fryer for the sausages opt for them not to be battered.
Tip: if out of season then mention at the start you’d want the vegan fryer as it may need 20 minutes to warm up if it’s not been used much that day.
Pros: Vegan fryer for chips and sausages, Serving staff understood vegan
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AnneTill
Points +52
Not bad - Edit
Food was ok but service was slow. Vegan sausages were tasty and the chips yummy. Reasonable price too.
Read morePros: Some vegan options.
Cons: Omni restaurant.
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DavidA.Ramsden
Points +115
Pretty good - Edit
Previous reviews have mentioned them cooking vegan sausages etc in the same fryer as fish, this is what pretty much every chippy does unfortunately, BUT they listened and now have a completely separate fryer for vegan food!
Read moreChips were great, vegan sausages weren’t bad either, in a town that has no vegan or veggie places this was a pretty good option
Pros: Staff know what vegan means, Separate fryer for vegan food, Great chips
Cons: Not fully vegan
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Jay Watson
Points +232
Vegan chips - Edit
Lovely chips mainly because cooked in vegetable oil.
Read moreOther vegan options like a bean burger but we didn't try it or check the bun.
Salt n Vinegar on Large tray.
Yum.
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deadpledge
Points +13311
Missed opportunity - Edit
Fantastic chips can be enjoyed here and I always visit whenever I come to Whitby. A meat free menu is offered but as some have already said, these are cooked in the same fryer as the fish. Such a shame and a missed opportunity surely.
Read morePros: Chips are great
Cons: Not vegan aware , Limited options
hack_man
Very interesting. We were under the impression items were fried separately on our visit in 2017. I’ve commented on my review and will also be extra cautious next time and may just have to order chips only
Read moreRobertsonschipsaway
Hi there, we have separate fryers for vegan, vegetarian and gluten free not sure where you got that information from. Cheers
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girlafraid
Points +24
Fishy - Edit
Traditional English chippy that cooks in vegetable oil without beef dripping. There's meat free and gluten free options on the menu, but almost everything is cooked in the same fryer as the fish! The waiter knew what was suitable for vegans and checked the suitability of the gravy with the chef.
Read morePros: Nice pea fritters
Cons: Veggie options fried with the fish, sit-in is ridiculously overpriced
Robertsonschipsaway
Hi there we have separate fryers for vegan , vegetarian and gluten-free cheers
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Debbiemcg
Points +122
Best vegan chippy in Whitby - Edit
Brilliant chippy, who really understand what makes things vegan, offering inside or takeaway food.
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KatePop
Points +25
Meat-free menu fried in with the fish! - Edit
Only the chips are suitable for vegans. They have a 'meat-free' menu which includes veggie sausages and burgers. We asked if these were suitable for vegans and were informed they are fried in with the fish, which somewhat defeats the point. They do have a separate fryer for the chips which they say are cooked in vegetable oil, so goodness knows why they can't have a separate fryer for the meat-free options also. Although they don't claim to have vegan options, frying the meat-free options in with the fish shows a lack of understanding about why people want 'meat-free' in the first place. They have gone to the effort of creating a 'meat-free' menu so why not go one step further and make sure that these foods are not mixed in and cooked with the meat?
Read morePros: Chips are cooked in vegetable oil, Staff honest about how they cook meat-free options
Cons: Meat-free mixed in with meat, Little understanding of veganism
Robertsonschipsaway
Hi there we have separate fryers for vegan vegetarian and gluten-free cheers
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peaceandpeas56
Points +29
Miam !! - Edit
Had chips, mushy peas and vegetable sausages.. Not your usual veggie sausages, these are garlic tasting veg inside. Really delicious. Nice staff.
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DeanMcNally
Points +18
Pea Fritter - Edit
First time eating here, the staff were polite and helpful. I was assured the pea fritter was vegan as long as you took the gluten free batter. Mushy peas in batter what's not to like?
Read morePros: vegan options,polite friendly staff, great locatio
Cons: Parking in Whitby is a nightmare.
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Neilandpaul
Points +23
Be careful - Edit
Went here looking forward to sausage and chips but was told that they fry the sausage in the same oil as the fish the only thing separate was the chips. Had to make do with mushy peas and a side salad. Sounds familiar !
Read morePros: Good chips
Cons: Not very many vegan choices , Small portion
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TrixieFirecracker
Points +4443
Only veg oil place in Whitby - Edit
Lots of places advertising "traditional" chippie fare. Aka - Animal fat. As there were lots of veggies + vegans in our group this place was sourced to get dinner. It was asked if the veggie sausage was vegan and today we got an answer in the affirmative. It was very tasty and reasonably priced. Good dinners by the beach was had by all, just watch out for the seagulls and DON'T feed them!!!
Read morePros: Fry in veg oil separately from meat, Close to the beach
KatePop
Only the chips are fried separately, the sausages and burgers are not.
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DonnaC
Points +1708
Good Whitby Chippy - Edit
We got the veggie sausage and chips here which were confirmed as vegan but only if fried without batter. They were OK but not great, too "vegetably" for me. However the chips are really chunky and lovely and even better if served with gravy which is vegan. The staff have a sheet which lists all allergens and are happy to consult it for you if asked. A nice place.
Read morePros: nice chips, friendly staff, vegan items
Cons: meat is served
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PhoebeEve
Points +22
Chips - Edit
Chips were lovely but when I asked about the vegan sausage mentioned by other users one of the boys working said the vegetable sausages aren't vegan. He seemed quite unsure but I didn't get it just in case.
Read morePros: Cheap and good chips
Cons: Unsure workers and average service
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notgingerclare
Points +22
Great chip shop with vegan and gluten free options - Edit
Have visited a few times now. I believe it's the only chippy in Whitby to fry in oil and to fry chips and non meat items separately. The battered vegan sausages are amazing, they also sell a mushy pea fritter, a cheese fritter and a bean burger. They can do anything in gluten free batter too. They fry everything to order in the take away section so it took a little while for our whole group to be served but it was well worth the wait!
Read morePros: Friendly, helpful staff, Variety of veggie/vegan options
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hack_man
Points +25924
Share some greased tea with me - Edit
Well known amongst locals, tourists and members of the goth community who generally frequent the town throughout the year but particularly in late April and late October during the fantastic Goth Weekends as THE only fish and chip shop in Whitby to fry purely in vegetable oil. They also fry meat and non meat items separately unlike some chippies I know. We've been coming here for years, the chips are fabulous and they also do battered vegan sausages but I am yet to try these. I think I will rectify this misdemeanour very soon. I'm drooling at the prospect already. I always make sure I get a packet of chips from here drizzled in vinegar and spattered with a fair sprinkling of salt before partaking in a leisurely walk around town. We don't deep fry or use salt at home, so it's an acceptable vice I think. Obviously, there are meat products on display at the premises which may be disconcerting but I feel this is something which unfortunatley cannot be avoided particularly in a typical seaside English chippy.
Read morePros: lovely chips, vegan options, location
Cons: meat on premises
hack_man
Having read other reviews posted since mine it appears the vegan items aren’t fried separately any longer or maybe this was never the case in the first place although that’s the impression I got at the time. Also the sausages we had were confirmed as vegan on the ingredients sheet but only if fried without batter.
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