The Pub Chip Shop Menu

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  • Boxty Tot Boxes
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  • Pies
  • Pasty
  • Sides
  • Kid's Menu

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  • Salads
  • Mains
  • Specialties
  • Boxty Tot Boxes
  • Bap Sandwiches
  • Pies
  • Pasty
  • Sides
  • Kid's Menu

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  • Garrett K.

    One of the worst experiences ever! The food is delicious the first time I visited however the service was terrible the second time. For a late night restaurant they really dropped the ball. My friend and I visited The Pub Chip Shop to get some food at 1:00 AM on a weekend. One of the employees who was the cook was screaming about how he doesn't care, it was his birthday and was going on about how drunk he was, flicking people off in the restaurant! I can't make this up. It was like a bad scene out of Gordon Ramsey's Kitchen Nightmares. My total was around $10.00 and he charged my credit card for .68 cents and started laughing then walked back to the kitchen. There was only one other employee who was working very hard trying to keep up with everything yet nothing was getting done. We waited for over 45 mins, the person behind me was waiting for over 30 mins with no food. The out of line cook said something along the lines of "you might as well leave because no person here is going to get food" We waited and waited for almost an hour with no food as the cooks friends visited him in the kitchen to talk about whatever was happening that night. Totally ridiculous so we ended up leaving. I will not be giving The Pub Chip Shop another go. Maybe it is the south side hipster mentality or just bad management overall?

    (1)
  • Rob B.

    Brit here. Lived in Pittsburgh for 6 years. Finally I can eat real food. Thank you, Jesus.

    (5)
  • Danielle B.

    Oh man. Pipers pub opened a chip shop?!?! You bet I'm in! I love Pipers, if I could eat there everyday and not spend all my money and weight 800 lbs I would. Here however, I think I will pass. My partner and I ordered fish & chips, seitan & chips and mac & cheese. I love me some mac and cheese but this was sub par. The seitan was good (with the hot sauce) but the chips? There was 0 flavor. Maybe I set my expectations too high, but any which way we were the only people there and it was not tasty. And I was burping all evening. Yuck. I'm going to pass. Nice try, but unless I"m drunk I'll go next door or find something else better on the South Side.

    (2)
  • Kristen Z.

    The decor & seating is minimal BUT the portions & flavors are huge & delicious! We both had the the Fish & Chips & we shared a Bacon Cheddar Boxty Tot Box. The haddock was fresh & crispy. The tot box was ahhh-mazing! The staff was friendly & very knowledgeable of their menu. I'm looking forward to trying their brunch in the future.

    (5)
  • Cara J.

    The Pub Chip Shop opening was the most anticipated South Side opening of 2013 (and possibly 2012), and it was worth the wait. You really can't go wrong here from everything I've ordered (or watched others order). The baps (sandwiches), pies, and fish & chips are all outstanding. The only problem is you can easily order way too much food if you're not careful. No, you do not need a side of fries with that bap (if you're me). Try the mushy peas which actually taste like they have fresh peas in them. It's best if you are taking your order to go as there are not many seats (and the seats that do exist aren't the most comfortable), but they do have more condiments on the counters than you can shake a stick at including the dreaded staple of pub food - malt vinegar. Service is quick and pleasant at lunchtime, and they are also open for late-night Carson Street munchies post bar crawl. Enjoy!

    (4)
  • Chels M.

    This place rocks. From the atmosphere to the sauce on the Mac & cheese. Very friendly and funny staff. Small place but every time I went I got a barstool window seat and it's perfect for people watching. Kinda reminds me of the pie shop in sweeny todd. So let's start with these have amazing chips (fries) and my favorite things is they have vinegar bottles for the fries and I love that. The apple pie is delightful and super flavorful. Jam packed with apples though after a while I was apples out. But it was great. But the mother of the journey was the white chapel. It is a steak sandwich with mac&cheese ontop. Yea I understand you don't want to read anymore because you must try it right now but let me just say it's amazing! I get extra mac&cheese sauce on the side to dip fries in! So good. Oh and the chicken tenders are phenomenal! Falls apart when you bite it and the flavor is spot on! I highly recommend!

    (5)
  • L S.

    great little shop with perfect pub food. super friendly staff and everything came out faster than expected. communal seating may not be for everyone but not a big deal. will definitely be back.

    (5)
  • Lizzie M.

    The food is phenomenally amazing! The best thing that has happened to southside. I have not had one bad meal at Pub Chip. The staff is always fast, friendly, and accommodating. Try the fish and chips, pierogies, and the Thai chili sauce--you won't regret it.

    (5)
  • Scott T.

    Shit here be bangin! It's so nice to get authentic chippy food. If you loved the fish and chips from next door, try them here. The different fryer, etc gives it a whole different experience. Also, I don't care what you order, but get a side of pan gravy. That stuff is so thick and delicious that I may order up enough to fill a kiddie pool and have a pan gravy wrestling party. I love it! Only complaints I've heard were from morons who were upset that the food wasn't 'Merikan enough.....because, you know, chips should always be loaded with a pound of salt and the fish should always look like the crap you get from the VFW over Lent. Of course, those types of people will never be satisfied (unless eating disgusting food from the VFW apparently)

    (5)
  • Missy B.

    We were visiting and we had heard of this new shop. Decided to give it a try. It was so incredibly delicious that we can't wait to go back. I had the haddock and chips. The best fish I think I've ever had. The portions were generous and the price was great. I do wish they had more seating tho, it got tight when it was busy. It was a Great new restaurant to try. Wishing you much success for many years to come!

    (5)
  • Emily O.

    The little meat pie was delicious, though it could have been warmer inside. Soup was delicious.

    (4)
  • Kay E.

    Darren and friends brought me home some fried chicken, pasty, and a little apple pie from here, and it was all delish not to mention cheap. Recommended.

    (5)
  • Jim H.

    The pies are a little dry, but the tater tots are worth the trip on their own.

    (4)
  • Donut Z.

    I think I have died and gone to heaven. The only upsetting part about this place is that I could not order the entire menu the first time I visited. This place has the BEST fish (beer battered Haddock) and chips I have ever, ever had. The fish is so good you don't even want to eat it with any condiments. Other items consumed: Lake Erie Perch Taco (I almost ordered another once I realized only one comes per order) - maybe some of the best fish tacos in Pittsburgh. I also don't know where else you can find Lake Erie Perch here but it's one of my favorites and the cornmeal breading on the fish was so light and flavorful. The only pie consumed was the Seafood Pie (filled with haddock, shrimp, oysters, with a creamy sauce) and it was absolutely delicious! I was a fan of the filling more so than the crust but it was still delishhh! Also recommended are the Boxty Tots. These are not your typical tater tot but more of a ball of fried mashed potatoes with a wonderful salt and peppery seasoning. The guy behind the counter did recommend their Bloody Hot sauce and It was so good I pretty much dunked everything into it, including my fingers when the food was all gone. It's like a thicker Franks Red Hot Sauce. Will be going back soon and it seems most people order in advance and then just run in and pick it up. I hope the crispiness of the fried items lasts till I get home, that would be sad to get a soggy fish and chip. Next time will try Chicken and Mushroom pie and Scotch Pie. I hear the Pierogi Pasty is to die for so may have to try that as well as the Fried Mars Bar. YUMMY YUMMY YUMMY!!!!!

    (5)
  • Vanessa K.

    I want to like this place more than I do. The food is tasty all right, but the service has been weird to me and it's kind of off-putting. The first time I was here I had to wait and wait and wait for my chips, turns out that the dude taking orders had requested "salt-free" chips for me. I have very low blood pressure for a chubster, so I want ALL the salt. That was just weird and nothing I said would have sounded remotely like "May I have the chips without salt, please." I like that there are vegan/vegetarian options, but again with the service consistency. The first time I got a vegan mushroom risotto pie, it came with a vegan gravy that made it A++++; tonight I order the same food and I guess I was supposed to ask for the gravy? Next time I will know to ask for it, because I got home with my food and was sad. :( It was kind of dry without the gravy. Maybe these are minor issues, but it adds up to me being kinda meh on the place, even though I enjoy the idea and the food for the most part.

    (3)
  • Cara R.

    Awesome place! Fish and chips is delicious, and the portion is huge. Mac and cheese is amazing. Way too many tasty things to come only once. I'll definitely be back for a scotch pie and boxty tots.

    (5)
  • Patti D.

    This is a wonderful place. Great food. So very good and fresh! Prices are good but it's the atmosphere and the friendliness of the staff. They make you feel right at home.

    (5)
  • N D.

    Steak&Ale pie was flakey and oozed gravy nicely. Fish 'n' serious chips were fried up proper, with a crisp light batter, fresh coleslaw and a fresher fried Mars bar. All is right at this joint on Carson St. We left with a Scotch egg and another pie for later and feeling pretty darn happy.

    (4)
  • Karen T.

    I was really excited to try this place because I'm a savory pastry person at heart - if it's a choice between a meat pie or apple pie, I'm always gonna choose meat pies! Checked out this place during their soft opening. The inside isn't all that big. There are probably seats for about 8-10 people at most. Most of the others waiting in line with me were doing to-go orders. I really like the theme they have going on - you should check out their cash register (I see someone has already taken a photo of it), it looks cool! On to the food - I really wanted to like this place and overall I do. It's just that they got my order wrong. I read that one of their signature meat pies is their Steak & Ale pie, but unfortunately they told me they were out of that. So I ordered the Chicken & Mushroom pie along with their Steak & Oyster pie. Both pies were warmed up for me and placed neatly in a box. However, when I got home, I realized that while the box was properly labeled with my order, the contents didn't match. It turns out my Steak & Oyster pie was actually the Steak & Ale (which I found out because instead of finding oysters inside, there were mushrooms). And instead of Chicken & Mushroom I got Curry Chicken (which I found out because there were lentils inside, instead of mushrooms). Of course, it wasn't a complete loss. The Steak & Ale meat pie (5*) was delicious - I love the gravy sauce inside, as it makes the meat pie very flavorful. The Curry Chicken pie (3*) wasn't as good though. Inside it wasn't soupy at all, so I found it a little less exciting and the chicken a little less flavorful compared to the steak. But one thing they both do well is the dough - the pie crust is excellent, flaky, and not soggy at all. So food was a solid 4*. And while they did get my order wrong, their service was friendly and fast. I could see how someone else might being more upset at the mix-up, but since it's their first week opening, I'm willing to give them the benefit of the doubt for now and give them 4* overall. I'll definitely come back to try their fish and chips and perhaps some of their other pies. Maybe next time I'll actually get to try the Steak & Oyster one.

    (4)
  • Alan B.

    Not a lot to add to the accolades here - deliciously unhealthy fried food here, with great pies too. My only gripe is that I wish there was more seating and maybe even served beer? Piper's next door gets a little crazy with football matches sometimes, and I'd love to have a pint while downing my fish & chips. Bonus points for the deep fried cadbury egg for Easter.

    (4)
  • Dee C.

    So gooooood. Had the steak boxty tot box for "breakfast," so much heaven. Eggs, fried taters, cheese, so much bacon I couldn't ask for more. Their cinnamon rolls are delicious. I risked the snow storm for their Saturday brunch offerings on account of hunger. Go try it. I had to take mine home to enjoy. :D

    (5)
  • Adam A.

    Excellent selection. The fish bap was perfect. I'll be back again to try one of the pies.

    (5)
  • Brittany J.

    Great food, great service, great price. Most things are either deep fried or covered in bread, so don't expect a lot of diet options. They do have vegan ranch! And a seitan option too. Try the try the perch tacos, they were our favorite.

    (5)
  • Julia R.

    Very authentic and wonderful atmosphere. Some of the best fish I ever had in Pittsburgh. Went on an early Saturday afternoon before the craziness on the south side started. The staff was very friendly.

    (5)
  • Nick W.

    Great food, friendly service, very clean. Small, not too many places to sit...so might not be great for a group of people who wish to sit and eat their food. Recommend: Deep fried mars bar, pierogi, lake erie perch taco, doner kebab, sausage roll, chip bag with chili yogurt sauce for dipping.

    (5)
  • C F.

    WOW...WOW!! Delicious Fish and Chips! This place is pretty new so it is CLEAN! The guys behind the counter are super nice and the food is spot on. We have been going to a place in our hometown that we thought was terrific but now we know what we have been missing all these years. Fish and Chips; yes but you have to try the Scotch Egg with PAN GRAVY. We had one (at the place next door when we lived here a few years ago) but this place turned us into huge fans of a Scotch Egg! (YOU HAVE TO GET THE PAN GRAVY) If I lived here permanently, I would def go here frequently! We are leaving Pittsburgh in a few days and we wanted to visit this place one more time before we left so we are on our way there now! We stopped in last Saturday LATE night on our way back from walking down Carson Street and got a Oatmeal Ice Cream Sandwich that was perfect. We sit in the front of the window so we can watch the people go by! YOU GOTTA GO.....Day or night :) Good food, nice staff and great location!!

    (5)
  • Traveller I.

    I spent 20 years living near an award winning chip shop in UK, and made it my mission for longer than that to seek out good chippies throughout Britain, so was very excited when this place opened. It is an American take on a British chippie, albeit a very good one. Where in UK do you get pierogies or hot sauce or tacos or chowder in a chippie? The Scotch pie was too large - you would get it half that size in Scotland - and the filling was more like sausage meat than is usual. It was heavy on sage - that's an English favourite, not Scottish. And it came out several minutes before everything else. The chips were plentiful, hot and crispy - too crispy for a British chippie, but I liked them anyway. The fish was hot, fresh and tasty, but the batter was a beer batter (in UK beer batter is used in pubs, not chippies) and a bit greasy. We asked for brown sauce for the chips - an east coast Scotland thing - and they had HP sauce, which is a decent alternative, as well as proper malt vinegar for the chips. So - not good enough for me to make a special trip when I'm wallowing in nostalgia for the homeland, but probably the closest to a proper fish supper (ie fish and chips) I've found here.

    (4)
  • Jessie T.

    My daughter and I found this place. We've been tired of eating at the popular chain eateries for quite some time so we've been exploring places nearby with high Yelp reviews. This place is amazing! The staff is attentive,the food is excellent & the view is phenomenal. Going there is an experience for all the senses. It seems as though everyone who works or eats there are all like family. I highly recommend this place on your eating journey.

    (5)
  • Danielle G.

    This past Saturday I had a grandiose plan of drowning my sorrows in high brow fried foods, so my husband and I headed to the pub chip shop. (Did I say that right? ) Any who, we placed our order. I got the special which was general tsos chicken fingers. I also ordered the bacon & cheese boxty tots. I don't remember what my husband ordered because I was so goddam hungry I didn't really care what he ordered. We were the only two customers at the time, and it was taking a really long time for our food. There were two guys in the kitchen and they were chatting it up with each other and another guy who I think just stopped in. I think we waited for 25 minutes. I was ready to go bitch ass crazy at this point. Then our food came. The General Tsos chicken fingers were un-fricken believable. I mean chicken fingers are usually a crowd pleaser, but these were on another level. Crispy breading, juicy white meat, perfectly fried. The dipping sauce was sweet and flavorful. And the tots (which I've had before) were a great guilty pleasure, as usual. The food was so good I forgot, and didn't care how long it took to get in my belly. This isn't a place my waistline can afford to indulge on the regular, but every once in a while...MMMMMMM good!!!

    (4)
  • Ashley L.

    I really have been looking forward to trying The Pub Chip Shop for a while now. I was really excited that they were open on Labor Day. I did like the shrimp and chips I ordered but I think with certain preferences, I would have enjoyed a different option more. The shrimp were big and tasty but the batter kind of fell off of the shrimp. I still enjoyed it and the chips were crispy and perfect. But I think the next time I will try the fish for sure!

    (3)
  • Pauline T.

    What in the world in a boxty tot? I ordered that. "Steak and gravy" caught my attention--that and the specialty "White chapel" ("flash fried rib-eye steak with Welsh mac & cheese"). The White Chapel - the mac and cheese was nothing like I've ever had before, and I really liked it. It was a different, but really good, a taste that I can't describe. The steak part was good too, but even better were the crispier, greasier pieces. (Side note: this is also my fries preference: greasy, crunchy, or both. I won't eat normal-looking/tasting fries.) Steak and gravy boxty tots - The steak was similar here, but with gravy, obviously. The gravy was good, a little salty, as gravies are. But the potatoes that it came with were... also something I've never had before. I took a picture of it--I can't describe this either, but I liked it--a lot. I still don't know what a boxty tot is.

    (4)
  • Zacky B.

    Great food. Friendly service great atmosphere. The chips, regular fries, are great. The shrimp, which was my meat/seafood of choice, were good but were hard to get cooled down and were a bit too big.

    (4)
  • Mike H.

    This place took my expectations, put them in a box (a BOXTY to be exact) and gave the boxty back to me leaving me asking myself why I haven't come here sooner. Located on Carson Street right next to Primantis in Pittsburghs South Side, The Pub Chip Shop's food is the perfect blend of a quick meal and a delicious sit down dinner. The atmosphere has that Irish Pub feel (naturally) a bit like Claddagh if you've ever been. The Pub Chip Shop specializes in THIS & Chips. The THIS could be anything from Oysters to Shrimp, Chicken and even Sausage served with Chips (actually Fries). The other thing they do well are what I was speaking of in the beginning, meals in boxes. This all is much more appealing in action than it initially seems from the title. I specifically got the THAI CHILI FRIED CHICKEN BOXTY. I was concerned if this would be enough food as my dinner and the guy assured me the portion would be pleasing and sure enough, it was above and beyond. The chicken in these boxes is unlike any breaded chicken breast I have ever had. Juicy melt in your mouth all white meat chicken with the right amount of spices but, that's just the start. The box has home made HUGE tater tots in the bottom as the lining with the chicken next topped with a heaping of Tri color cabbage and green onions with a sea of sweet Thai chili sauce on top. If you are concerned about spicy dishes, don't get this cause it had some serious heat but, being someone who doesn't usually eat spicy food, I couldn't stop eating it! I also got a side of their house made mac and cheese that's made with white cheddar cheese sauce. I was on the verge of sleeping under the table to wake up and just order here again. With a huge Honest Tea and the food my total was about $12 but, I didn't even finish my meal because the food is very filling and the box is filled to the top giving you every dollars worth. The location was clean, the staff was nice and on Friday and Saturdays they are open till 3AM!!! What I got didn't even scratch the surface of what this place offers. I plan on going back to try one of every Boxty till I've had them all. Don't skip over this place just cause all is Pittsburghers preach Primantis, if the wait is too long next door, I'd say visit THE PUB CHIP SHOP for an equally respectable meal.

    (5)
  • Tricia B.

    Fried is the name of the game here. I'm pretty sure if you were to have done a cholesterol test on me pre- and post- eating here, the results would have been frightening. No amount of exercise is going to undo what the Pub Chip Shop did to me, and I am totally okay with that ;) This is a good ol' fish and chips shop reminiscent of the ones you'd find in the UK. They do fried and they do it well. Since I don't eat fish, I tried their chicken and chips (fries). The food was outstanding! The chicken was breaded in a well-seasoned, light flour coating that gave it a nice crunchy, crisp bite while keeping the meat moist on the inside. Fried food can sometimes be too heavy or greasy, but this chicken managed to be light (well, relatively speaking -- it is still fried, after all!) The fries were a home run as well -- thick cut and striking the perfect balance of crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. My husband tried their specialty BBQ "boxty tots", which were phenomenal. Basically these are homemade tater tots smothered with a bunch of delicious toppings. The employees were super friendly. There isn't a ton of seating inside, but there are a few communal-style dining tables for you to eat in if it's not busy. Next time I need a high-calorie fix, I will definitely be high-tailing it back here to try the rest of their menu!

    (5)
  • Randy H.

    Love this place! If you're in the mood for pot pies have I got a place for you. I love the Pub Chip Shop! This cute little store front on E Carson Street in South Side Pittsburgh has an amazing selection of pies to pick from. Today we tried the mushroom risotto pit pie, the flavors are amazing. I love the cute size, just the right sized portion! Along with the pot pie I also ordered the oysters and chips combo. Five fresh oysters battered in cornmeal breading and served with a hefty portion of fries. Served in a white paper bag that's fun to tear into. Loved this dish too. Very tasty! They have a large selection of sauces to top it off so the choices were difficult but I settled on Thai chili sauce and was very pleased with my selection. My daughter and I placed our order and had a seat at the community table. The wait was reasonable and the food was hot, everything was delicious. I would definitely recommend this place if you're ever in the South Side of Pittsburgh. I've hardly done the menu for this place justice; you've got to try this place for yourself. You won't be disappointed.

    (5)
  • Camy C.

    This was the first meal we had when we arrived in Pittsburgh after 5 hours of driving and we were starving! Took ~10 min for most of our food to arrive (seafood pie was delivered later) but we tried the following: Fish and Chips - Haddock hand dipped in our house Beer Batter w Chips $8 with the spicy thai chili sauce. This was my favorite.. delicious flaky beer batter. The chips were perfectly done. well, my favorite was actually the spicy thai chili sauce. I wanted to bring a bucket of that sauce home. nice kick with Asian flavors. Seafood Pie with boxty tots $9 - haddock, salmon and shrimp in a creamy sweet corn shrimp sauce. We had a similar dish while traveling in Ireland last month and while it was good, it was nothing outstanding. What are boxty tots? Well, they were like a combination of hush puppies and potato hash (in a ball shape). It was ok... not sure what else is in it since it wasn't all potato.. some kind of binding agent to hold it together which made it feel doughy to me. We were stuffed with the other foods so ended up taking this to go after two bites.. We got a side of Mac and Cheese $3 - tender pasta in creamy Welsh cheddar sauce. It was really nice when warmed up again in microwave the next morning. All in all, it was good. I'd probably only come back for the fish and chips.

    (3)
  • Annie C.

    As a long time fan of Piper's Pub, I was anxiously awaiting for the Chip Shop to open. And it was worth the wait! Luckily the shop opened while I was pregnant and I gladly took advantage of the whole "eating for two" thing! I love everything, from the classic fish and chips, to the Cornish pasty, to the sausage roll and the banger bap. Oh the baps! I love the baps-basically a bun, but SO much more! I went again tonight with my family and it was fantastic. I had a bap and the welsh Mac and cheese on the side. It's all just as good as it was when the place opened.

    (5)
  • Julia M.

    I am in love. I'm so excited about this place that I am writing this review while I am still eating the pie because I feel the need to share the awesomeness. Like right now. I love savory pie, and the Steak and Ale pie is an incredible rendition comparable to the pies that I've had in England and Wales. I decided to make it a binge and went for the scotch egg, too, which was (no lie) my favorite food when I was growing up in England. The atmosphere is lovely - big communal style tables if you want to stay to eat and the staff were unreasonably friendly. You can hot pies to eat in or to go (which is what I did), but apparently you can get them to heat up yourself, too. I can't wait to sacrifice my waist-line to try the rest of their menu.

    (5)
  • Chris H.

    I was really excited to try this place, but was slightly disappointed by my meal of perch tacos. They were dry, lacked sauce, and were served on cold tortillas. I would give the tacos 2 stars, but I also realize that I went to a fish and chips place and got tacos, so I'll also take into consideration that I should have tried the fish and chips instead. My boyfriend thought his thai chili chicken tacos were four star worthy. The only thing here that I would really recommend was the mac n cheese. It was delightful. Sometimes you get bland sauce and overcooked noodles, but this was not the case this time. The sauce was pretty special. It was creamy and very flavorful. I had to physically move the cup it came in, so I would not eat my boyfriends half *accidentally.* I would go back just for the mac n cheese. I might even be interested in trying the fish and chips. Oh, also, the boxy tots seem to just be mashed potatoes dropped into a fryer. They were herb seasoned and pretty unique.

    (3)
  • Amanda C.

    A little bit of home! I have been dying to try this place. I'm from Australia and there's nothing like a good meat pie to comfort the soul. I ordered the Steak & Ale pie and couldn't wait to start devouring it. I asked for it to be extra hot and they kindly obliged. The pie itself was very tasty but unfortunately, for my preference, the ratio of filling to pastry was out - 1/3 filling, 2/3 pastry, making it difficult to taste the delicious filling. Surprisingly, the star of the show turned out to be the Perch Tacos - these were amazing!! Coated and fried to flaky perfection, placed within a Reyna tortilla and then topped off with cabbage, Baja sauce and fresh cilantro. An absolute winner! The Pub Chip also has a small selection of beers and cider available. The space inside in quite small - fitting maybe 10 or so customers but more than adequate for turn over. Perfect for a pre-movie meal or quick meal out.

    (4)
  • Meghan B.

    I've been meaning to try this place out for a while now and I finally did! Thank god I did! I don't know how I lived without their Thai chili chicken tacos... $5 for two tacos; the chicken is fried fresh when you order, napa slaw, Thai chili sauce and some scallions. Simple and delicious! The chicken was perfect- juicy, thin but tasty breading and they were huge! The sauce wasn't too spicy and the slaw complemented both really well. For $5- the quality and quantity is unbeatable. I also ordered their fried mushrooms with a side of ranch. Wow. Perfectly fried with a puffy, light breading. They went so well with the ranch, too. Customer service was perfect as well- friendly and super helpful. I cannot wait to bring my boyfriend here, he's going to be in love. I already have told all my coworkers in the southside to get here ASAP! Yum!

    (5)
  • Jessica B.

    Apparently the boxty fixins ran out which I can understand, but the attitude of the guy in the back leaves much to be desired.

    (3)
  • Karen G.

    Fish n chips are this close to the stuff I had in London. Soooooo goooooooood!!! Now if they only had the 5pence ketchup they sell w/the fish n chips - like crack! Nom!!

    (4)
  • Jay B.

    Oh my this is an awesome place to grab some lunch. I went with my husband and toddler we ordered a variety of foods mac n cheese my son loves the steak n gravy tot box was so great the breaded mushrooms probably the best tasting I have ever eaten. My husband got the bangers tot box. We got the scotch pie and the steak and ale pie Togo yummy. we will absolutely be back and most likely quite often. I highly recommend this place even if your not on the area it's worth the drive

    (5)
  • Bernadette U.

    Full disclosure I've never been inside this establishment. We've always ordered to go and my husband has picked up and brought home. But, man everything I've ordered from this place is amazing and authentic to similar items I've had during visits to Ireland. Fish n' Chips, the Shrimp n' Chips, the Seafood Pie, the Scotch Pie, and Mushy Peas I would highly recommend all of these items! I'm looking forward to exploring more of the menu. In terms of portions, it's a lot of food and I have on occasion ordered the Kid Boxes which are scaled down version of their Mains, which is a great way to enjoy this menu. Also, their portions are great for sharing, so orders of their mains are more than enough for 3 people. But again, I've never eaten in-house which is why I didn't rate the full 5 stars.

    (4)
  • Derry R.

    Great value for your dollar. Being rooted from the Emerald Isle, the chips here remind me of home. We ordered boxty tots with cheddar and bacon, fish & chips as well as a chicken bap with Welsh cheddar. In my opinion, the boxty tots were the weakest dish. I would have liked them to be more fried. The fish was huge for the price, and the chicken bap was enormous. Completed my meal with a Strongbow English cider. Would definitely recommend!

    (4)
  • Antoinette P.

    Best new thing on Carson Street! Everything I have had is so good, I cannot really narrow it down to a favorite. The savory pies are delicious! And the Sausage Rolls make for create snack! Excited that they offer catering as well, no more boring lunch&learns.

    (5)
  • Sara H.

    Great food! Love this place. Best Chicken and chips I've had. Super friendly people as well.

    (5)
  • Emily L.

    One of my favorite spots! I had the steak boxty box and was not disappointed. Only complaint is that I ordered the Welsh Mac and Cheese to go, and they forgot to give it to me :(.

    (5)
  • Chelsea S.

    So I have decided to update because I've been here since my last review and actually tried stuff off of their menu rather than Pecan Rolls (amazinnnngg) & sausage rolls. My go-to here is the chicken and chips- which to my surprise arent chips.. they are french fries. Am i the only person who didnt know that, lol. It was a great surprise. I ordered my chicken strips (3) with the welch cheddar dip. The chicken was tasty and you can tell that its hand-breaded. I did really like it-- but I have had a few times where i find it too salty.. whether its too much seasoned salt, garlic salt or regular salt im not sure.. but it tastes a tad toooo salty (same with fries) The welch cheddar is a GREAT dip, but i wish they gave you more :( its those tiny little cups. I could scoop half a piece of chicken in it and use it all. Im a condiment person :D One time, Bobby ordered the steak pot pie and added mac & cheese on top (munchie food at its finest) That was reallllly good! Great pot pies from this restaurant. Oh, another time bobby had the oysters and chips. He really liked it. I'm personally not a fan of oysters. i tried it and the breading was tasty :p They have nice hours too.. I've been here on a Saturday at 1:45am. They informed us that they closed at 3am- kudos to those workers!

    (4)
  • Michelle G.

    A-MAZ-ING! Super helpful staff and fresh out of this world food. Definitely want to limit this to days when you've got a good workout in since most of the menu is fried or bakes bread happiness. Everything came out in less than 10 minutes- fresh and hot! The fish was out of this world. Simple, fresh- not too greasy and not too much breading. Loved the Thai Chicken Boxty with box tots- the box tots are morsels of heavenly potato and herb happiness- and the cabbage and thai sauce over everything is nice and sweet/spice. I HIGHLY recommend either (or both.) We also tried the mac and cheese and thought is was just so-so. I could see how some folks love it- just wasn't our favorite. We happily washed down this delicious food with Strongbow Cider. I recommend this place.

    (5)
  • Nikki B.

    We were famished after a concert and needed some late night eats. So we headed to the Pub Chip Shop and weren't disappointed! We spit an order of the Thai Chili Chicken Boxty Tots. Amazing. If you like heat order them! I had the seafood pie, it was both filling and delicious. Pittsburgh is lucky to have such a unique eatery.

    (5)
  • Jerel V.

    I took my kids here, because I was excited about their menu, and I was craving fish tacos, the crew at pub chip are awesome and the food was off the charts, my tacos were super fresh and my kids loved their food. I plan to make many future visits.

    (5)
  • Jim A.

    This place does no wrong when it's time to loosen the belt a lil bit. Hands down best fish n chips in the city. Scotch eggs are worldly and the fried candy bars are a perfect end to a meal. Every time I've been here (I think 5 times), nothing has been even close to just average, just amazing. Now maybe my yinzer comes out when I stop by, bc of all the fried food. But I bet on Donnie Iris's musical talent that you won't have a bad meal. Unless you hail from SoCal.

    (5)
  • Donald S.

    As far as fish and chips go, this is part of the elite

    (4)
  • Lillian C.

    Fantastic fish and chips, absolutely perfect and piping hot! The breading has the right amount of crunch without being dry and the fish is very juicy, tender, and succulent! This was a steal at 8 bucks. The fries were exactly like I like em- fat, stubby, fresh, and crispy and golden on the outside while hot and tender on the inside. We also had the gulf shrimp as well which was marvelous, but the fish edges out on this one. The curry sauce was absolutely divine as well. If I had to knock one thing, it'll be the boxty tots. I subbed my fries for tots and I found them way too dense (the binding was a bit gummy for my taste) and I could have done without it. Thankfully, they give you an INSANE amount of chips so that you can pretend you're eating in moderation while you share / steal other people's fries.

    (5)
  • Kimberly T.

    We were trying to figure out where to have dinner when I read Sarah K.'s review if this place. Hot fried food on a cold snowy night sounded wonderful. I ordered the Shrimp and Chips. It came with 5 huge battered shrimp. It had a bit to much breading for my taste but they were still delicious. I dipped the shrimp in the house cocktail sauce and dipped my fries in the Baja sauce. The Baja sauce is like a thick ranch dressing. I'm not a huge ranch dressing fan but I loved the Baja. My hubby ordered the Fish & Chips. It had two huge pieces of fish. The fish was tender and flaky with the crust that was the perfect amount of crispy batter. He dipped it in the Thai Chili sauce which was creamy and spicy. He also had the tarter sauce which was good but a smidge mayonnaisey. I wanted to try the Grandma's Apple Pie but I was too stuffed. Guess I will have to come back . Actually there are a lot if things in their menu that I would like to try.

    (4)
  • Jammy K.

    OMG the best food i've ever had in my life. I am a gluten for this place. Def going again.

    (5)
  • Lin X.

    I ordered fish and chips as takeout. The chips were awesome and I really loved them. But the fish was just okay. They weren't tender enough for my taste. I'll probably come back to try other items on the menu.

    (3)
  • Faith A.

    Now don't get me wrong, I like the Chip Shop... I just not a grease laden fried or filthy food lover overall (with the exception of French fries) and that is where my 3 stars come from. If you definitely don't want a healthier or balanced meal- you are surely to be in a gluttons paradise here. Sausage rolls, scotch eggs, fried everything, and hand pies galore... I like the shrimp and chips, BLT Bap, and thai chicken tacos - when I'm craving something like this, this is a great option. The staff is always nice, helpful/willing to make a recommendation, and the space is really cool. I guess if you want something healthier, go next door to Pipers- some great salad or veggie options :)

    (3)
  • Andy T.

    When this chip shop advertised the magic ingredient - curry sauce - i scoffed. Curry sauce is hit and miss in the the UK, where I am from, so no way did i think it could be replicated 5,000 miles from home. I didnt even order it, but my friend did, and one dip convinced me! The chips were golden, the pies flaky and this is the best chip shop outside of the British Isles i have eaten in. Chamone! Owww! Double michael jackson

    (5)
  • Ashley H.

    If your looking for comfort food that's priced right and the flavor is even better than you imagined, that's the Pub Chip Shop. Oh and you better come hungry because the portions aren't tiny! The BF and I decided to treat ourselves to some post Valentine's Day belly lovin's and stopped in to try the talk of the Southside - The Pub Chip Shop. We walk in not knowing what to expect: Its similar to a deli counter - the menu is on the wall and you walk up when you know what you want to order. Decisions, decisions. The BF chose the Fish n Chips (one of us had to) and I selected the daily special of Brisket Tots and Mac. Since we were feeling especially indulgent, we decided to try their Vegan Mushroom Risotto Pie. All of this food, plus a few NA beverages and tip, around $35. Not bad at all! When it arrived - Sweet Lord where are we putting all of it!?!?! I had to try the pie - Flakey and buttery crust with amazing flavor of mushroom risotto inside. I could just eat this and be happy. But no - I have a whole meal to consume. Up next the Brisket - I couldn't even see it ... It was covered in mac n cheese!!! Under the cheese was brisket, THEN tots!!! HOLY MOLEY!!! So creamy and flavorful and delicious. It's everything you loved as a kid, adultified. That's right - a new word - adultified. The BF said (and I couldn't try the fish and chips because I was burried in cheese and beef) the fish was crispy and fries were delicious... But it too was huge! Next time we have decided that we will SHARE a meal and a pie because our stomachs were incredibly full - but OH so happy.

    (5)
  • Allie O.

    Bravo! This is hands down my new favorite food joint! Nothing beats the prices, portions, and excellent customer service! Everyone here is super down to earth and friendly! It's so relieving and it makes me want to continue coming back. I recommend the bloody hot seitan wings, best in town for all you veggies! Also the FRIES!!! Seriously, amazing. I've had a lot of fries in my time, I'm sorry, chips, chips in my time and these are hands down the best I've had! Moral of this review, you will not be disappointed.

    (5)
  • Mayowa B.

    The Pub Chip Shop was an aaaaaaamazing place! Their food was BOMB!! I had a boxty, which is a potato pancake, with scrambled eggs, juicy steak, and a fresh white cheese sauce on top. It was made fresh to order and was only 7 bucks! I just can't believe this place exists, I can't wait to go back--- hidden treasure! It's more of a grab and go place but there's a little bit of searing inside. Highly recommended, I WILL be back for more

    (5)
  • Madeline V.

    I love this shop and was so happy when I spotted it on East Carson Street near my workplace. The fish & chips here is the perfect thing to order...the batter isn't too heavy and the fish seems very fresh. The chips are thick-cut and stand up well to the hearty two pieces of fish that come with each order. Since fish & chips is the basic premise of shops such as this one it's the only thing I tried my first time, but I'm dying to come back and sample the pies as well as the Thai fried chicken tacos or the tots that have received such rave reviews. I'm glad The Pub Chip Shop is in Pittsburgh!

    (5)
  • William M.

    After attending the Yelp Burgh bash event, I left with one restaurant I really wanted to actually go to and try. The sampling from Piper's Pub and the Pub Chip Shop, in my opinion, were the top offering of the evening. So some co-workers and I were heading for an attempted evening of karaoke at Lava Lounge, and decided to try dinner at either Piper's or the Chip Shop. We opted for something less formal, and hit the Chip Shop. Now, I would have given them a full five stars, but even with the five-star aspects that I really do like, I will wrap this up with the one that I don't. And it's easily fixable. The menu is truly unique for this area, with the Brit offerings ranging from the bangers and mash to the but-of-course fish and chips. One the sign outside they were promoting their Nutella Rangoons with a peanut sauce on one side, and the other side was the nana's pierogi special of the day, which was pierogi on a bed of halushki. My co-workers both ordered the Nana's pierogi special, and I went right for the staple...the fish and chips, even though I've been no-carbing it for the last month. The atmosphere is...well...deli counter. One big high bench with chairs on either side as a seating area, with an additional few seats at the window counter. Doesn't really shout 'Come on IN and eat', but rather 'Here ya go, take it with you'. We planned to eat there, but no one asked 'For here or to go?' so our food ended up coming in to-go boxes and a bag. I was in a suit coming from work and going to karaoke, and I really would have loved to use a plate and a fork...even a paper plate...I'm cool with that. But instead, I was eating magma hot fish out of a paper bag by wrapping it in napkins and dipping it in the tartar sauce. ALL of their drink offerings are bottled, even water. So if you're a Diet Coke addict like me, they only have Pepsi products, or a collection of specialty sodas. No brewed iced tea. And I REALLY hate getting a plastic bottle of water in a restaurant. But that's what I had to do. My co-workers didn't rave OR complain about their pierogis. They just ate them, so I can't really comment on those. But I can say that my fish and chips were the top of the line, and very fairly priced. Two healthy sized chunks of fish, with a delicious home made batter, and a boatload of pretty chunky chips that were done just right. The fish taste exactly like good fish should, as opposed to either breaded dry sawdust or something that washed up on a beach and roasted in the tropical sun for a week, which I have found at numerous other fish-raving establishments in the burgh. These fish and chips are a perfect take-out goodie. I know that they are limited on space, but they could nudge just a tad nearer to a 'restaurant' by at least asking if we plan to eat there. And hit up Aldi for a case of paper plates. Or grab some plastic plates or baskets and toss them in their dishwasher next door at Piper's. If I lived on the South Side, it might actually be a 'fast food' joint that I would hit frequently when I was coming home from work and didn't feel like cooking. But I do not live on the South Side, and I am truly grateful for that. The South Side is just a tad too 'Coney Island Side Show meets drunken frat children' for my tastes. So there really isn't much to draw me there. However, I will still go back and try a real sit down meal at Piper's Pub the next time I muster up the desire to venture into the side show. And even though The Chip Shop isn't on my route to become a regular stop, I do very highly recommend it if you are in the area. It's very reasonable and the food is done with dignity. But without a 'sit down' option that is really viable, it won't draw me back there. And ironically, neither will karaoke at the Lava Lounge.

    (4)
  • Larissa G.

    When I heard about The Pub Chip Shop I was ecstatic. As a study abroad alum I'd been craving true English fish and chips on a regular basis since I returned home several years ago. Now I wish my schedule and the South Side's parking situation weren't always getting in my way, because otherwise I'd stop in here a lot more often! The moment I walked in I knew I was going to be happy - the smells of the fish being cooked and the pasties for sale immediately reminded me of my time overseas. In fact seeing the pasties made me happier than the knowledge I'd be eating fish and chips again - I lived off of those during my travels and knowing I could leave with a Cornish pasty or even a Pittsburgh-theme pierogi pasty made me happier than I can explain. But that would have to wait, as that first visit was about once thing and one thing only. I sat down with my lunch companion after we got one order of fish and chips. Holy heck, those fish and chips! They were enormous. They were one of the freshest samples of haddock you can find in western Pennsylvania. And all of the fried breading tasted light and practically melted as I ate it, and best of all, it wasn't dripping grease everywhere as I ate it. Yep - that's English-style fish all right! And the hand-cut chips (french fries, for the uninitiated) were cut into huge portions and tasted like potatoes. Yes, this is a big deal. How often do you really get chips/fries that taste like potatoes when you go out for lunch or dinner? Not often enough in my book. Eating that meal after so long was kind of perfect, although in true American style our order of fish and chips was so massive that we had to take some leftovers home - sadly we didn't take a pasty or dessert home with us as well at that time. Really the enormous portions are my only complaint, as I'd love for a smaller option to be available. But still, who am I to complain about delicious goodness? I'm dying to come back and sample their desserts, as I've heard good things. I've had some pasties at events around the 'Burgh and yep - they're delicious too! So all around, I approve of this place and I am extremely happy that this shop came to Pittsburgh. Definitely stop in if you haven't yet!

    (4)
  • laura W.

    This place is divine. We got a pasty, pie, soup and a dessert. Everything was fresh, flavorful and DELICIOUS. Not expensive either! I recommend going for the pies- they are more filling and a little more bang for your buck. The soup we had- seafood chowder- was freaking incredible. I also recommend going for the specials: -brisket/cheddar pie -Irn Bru battered Cadbury egg This place is amazing.

    (5)
  • Erin L.

    Amazing! Food is really good, you can't go wrong. The shop is tiny but they are going for the English style take away chip shop vibe. Their meat pies are fun but I am a big fan of the tots and the shrimp and chips!

    (5)
  • Don A.

    Unreal how there is a proper chipper right here in Pittsburgh. Hat's off to you boys - in all seriousness this was better tasting and higher quality fare than the last chip shop I'd ever been to in th EU (Cork, Ireland to be exact). I'm actually glad I don't live in Southside anymore, I'd be morbidly obese by the end of the year :-D Rock on Pipers!

    (5)
  • Laura M.

    My dining companion was on a pescatarian diet for Lent. One night in Mar., he was originally planning to have me over for dinner at his place, but he got stuck at work late. This gave me a good excuse to suggest that we check out the Pub Chip Shop, which my labmate had recommended to me, when he texted to ask if we could just eat out somewhere instead. Both of us ordered the fried haddock. Trying to make a somewhat healthy choice, my dining companion substituted cole slaw for the chips (fries). I, on the other hand, decided to enjoy the fried goodness without shame, and ordered the mac and cheese in addition to the chips. Although it was more fried goodness than I could consume in one sitting, I certainly did not regret this choice! The fish was excellent; crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside. My dining companion, who'd visited the UK as a child, said that it was very much like the fish and chips he remembered ordering in Scotland. The chips, however, were the highlight of the meal. They're of the thick-cut variety, and were crispy on the inside and soft (like a baked potato) on the inside. The one part of the meal that disappointed slightly was the mac and cheese (score: 6.0). Although the sauce was thick and creamy, the white cheese was just too mild for my taste. I tried a sample of the mushy peas, and they were delicious--next time, I'll order them instead. I washed all of this down with a can of Irn Bru, a Scottish soda that tastes vaguely like a carbonated orange creamsicle. I couldn't stop there, however--oh, no. I had to try the fried Cadbury cream egg! And once again, I had no regrets. The egg, which is battered in Irn Bru, melted in my mouth with an explosion of chocolate and vanilla cream flavor once I bit through the crispy outer fried shell. I'm sure I gained at least a pound that day from consuming all of this fried goodness, but boy, was it worth it! We ate in, which was fine since it was late on a Tues. night. The guy at the counter was very friendly and conversational, and explained how everything was made from scratch, pointing out the bags of potatoes for the chips. I look forward to returning once I've melted off the weight, particularly so I can try the pasties. This is definitely one of the most unique eating experiences in PGH.

    (5)
  • Damaris S.

    Very sad day last month. The food smelled amazing but the packaging could be improved. Spent like $7 on a meat pie thing to-go, and when I walked down the block I dropped it. Of course it ended up upside-down and the folded box opened to spill my pie on the street. I'm sure it would have been amazing. Maybe BYOB: Bring Your Own Bag if you get some thing to-go since it's not provided. Food here is worth the extra protection!

    (4)
  • John H.

    It's unique, tasty and exactly what you'd expect. You're not going to out-cardio what you order and everything is brown. Brown as in fried, but isn't that the point? Scotch egg was great and this place would be perfect late at night stumbling in between bars.

    (4)
  • Lynn H.

    We had fish and chips. The.batter was amazing. It was not the thick gooey mess it was light and crispy. The ice cream sandwiches tasted homemade. It draws a good crowd and patrons were friendly.

    (5)
  • Shaun E.

    Gotta give it to them for bring creative. The walls are covered in menu items. The restaurant was small. There's like three tables in the whole place. I'm surprised there was nothing out back or upstairs to sit. Maybe some outside patio stuff would help open it up. It's the same owners as pipers pub which is also delicious. I got the fish and chips. It came out quick and piping hot. The batter was crispy and the fish. Oh my. It was so fresh and absolutely no fishy taste whatsoever. The problem with coming hot out of the oil was that it was unedible. Even after waiting ten minutes the center remained tough to eat. I snacked on the chips while I waited and they were somewhat overcooked and oversalted. I wish they wouldn't have salted it so I could control how much I wanted on it. I'll have to come back to get the fried desserts. I'm surprised the cashier didn't recommend that when I asked him what I should order! Overall I'd say I'd recommend this. Definitely something different in the southside.

    (4)
  • Jeffrey V.

    A great find while visiting Pittsburgh. Portions are huge and very creative. I had the White Chapel and it was enough for two. The sausage roll was delicious and more of an English sausage than an American. Seating is a bit limited but tables turn quickly. If your a fan of food trucks you'll love this place. All the taste of a gourmet truck without the uncertainty and eating in the wild.

    (5)
  • Rachel C.

    Sweet baby Jesus was I sinfully gluttonous today! But it was well worth it for all the tasty morsels of food I devoured! I have been waiting and waiting and waiting for this to open and the day has finally come... AND YUM! I love me some fish n chips and this hits the spot. It's not across the pond (well maybe a river or two), but right here in good ole Pittsburgh. You may get great fried fish during Lent around these parts, but now it's year round here! I had to go with the classic order for my first time. The fish was undoubtedly fresh and the deep fry was crisp and surprisingly not greasy in the least. I really enjoyed the fries too. You know those fries you kill for? The ones that are so crispy and perfect, you almost don't need to dip them in ketchup? Almost. These are them, yo! I had a couple bites of the mac n' cheese as well. Love the big noodles, but it could have been a little bit creamier. But I didn't stop there! Remember, gluttonous? So I tried the oatmeal toffee chocolate chip ice cream sandwich. Do I even need to say how amazing it was? And with freshly baked cookies? AND ICE CREAM. And the apple pie tasted straight outta yo momma's oven. We got crafty and scraped half the ice cream off the cookie and made ourselves an a la mode pie. Desperate fat kid times, you know? The fried mars bar was a warm melty fried mars bar. Was it delicious? Yes. But the other desserts are just made with homemade goodness, they'd be hard to avoid! Yep, this all happened. You read it here first. I wasn't hungry until 9pm that night. When I ate an apple. Which was boring and lame.

    (5)
  • Jason P.

    I love this place. This is one of those South Side joints that I can't get enough of. The staff has always been extremely friendly- one time the gent working the register shorted me a dollar in my change. I completely didn't notice and was pleasantly surprised when he walked over to me after realizing the mishap and returned me a buck. Sadly, not too many places these days can I say for sure would do the same thing. The perch fish tacos are great. The Scotch Eggs are great. The steak and ale pie is great. Notice a trend?

    (5)
  • Alberta H.

    Chris and I visited late one cold Friday night. There are not a ton of spots to sit and eat your food, if we lived in the south side I guarantee we would be getting takeout on the regular. I tried the Thai chicken boxty and Chris had the fried oysters with chips. The chicken boxty was delish, the biggest surprise was the tots! These were homemade balls of almost mashed potatoes that were then fried. They looked almost like hush puppies and were amazing! Typically when people talk about tots I envision the tubular potatoes that nearly caused a riot on Glee. These were grown up tots and they was fantastic. Chris's oysters were fantastic, the breading was super flavorful. The fries! Lord the fries! They were thick cut babies that I normally sigh at because I expect mealy centers. Not so with these chips! They were thick and perfectly crispy! Odes have already been written about these chips on yelp, and people aren't lying! They also have beers (for dine in only) or 6 packs to go. I will definitely return! On an off time so that we can get a seat because I'm afraid if wreck while trying to eat those fries!

    (5)
  • Tony D.

    This place is quite a bit smaller and quieter than the boisterous Piper's Pub next door, which is great if you're not looking for a bar atmosphere. The items are very straightforward; signatures are of course fish (or various other seafoods) with chips. The chips are fantastic, salty, and crispy. The fried fish is very fresh and tasty. We also tried a bap, which is essentially a sandwich, although with no other fillings. They have a number of other food types as well, like tacos and beef patties, which may be my palate next time.

    (4)
  • Jack M.

    This place is absolutely da bomb. Fantastic food of all kinds and the British/Scottish is as good as it gets. Go for the fish and chips. The battered cod is quite fresh and the batter that they use to coat the cob is heavenly. Their daily specials are also quite a steal. Just be sure to ask what they are when you go or just hit up their Twitter for that info updated daily. Their pot pies are amazing (great combinations). Their Clam Chowder is yummy (warm & creamy, full of flavor). And the Scottish Eggs are quite the transcendental experience. Prices are quite reasonable. You can't really go wrong with just about anything.

    (5)
  • Elizabeth K.

    I LOVE MEAT PIES.... That said, I don't understand why this place is not open past 11 o'clock on a Thursday evening when everyone knows that everyone goes out on Thursdays in the south side... ALSO, the fried potatoes and GRAVY are mmmmmmazing.

    (4)
  • Jeremia F.

    I really enjoyed the simplicity of this place, order your food off of the menu on the wall and take it with you or grab a seat at a communal table and enjoy your meal while meeting someone new. We kept our first visit simple by ordering fish and chips. I feel that they really did it right here. The fish was silky and flaky and the batter was light and crisp with no spongy pockets of oil. Probably the best fried fish I have had in the city if Pittsburgh. I was raised on Fish Fry don't cha know. The price was right and the lady at the counter was kind enough to answer a number of my questions about the menu since there were many things I have never heard of. The only thing that sort of irks me is the TIP jar on the counter of these places, a place were I irder at the counter, retrieve my order an than clean up after myself. Have I missed the point????

    (4)
  • Amanda M.

    If I could, I'd give Pub Chip Shop 10 stars. What a great addition to the south side. Quality, tasty, artisanal food done quickly! I chose the special of the day which included pulled pork in kraut with bacon accompanied by potato bliss. Imagine a hash brown and a hush puppy had a love child and dressed him up in sour cream and chives. That's what I call potato bliss. I also purchased the ice cream cookie sandwich special which was a peanut butter cookie with chocolate ice cream. It was the size of a softball! My only criticism is that the cookie was a bit hard (even after letting it thaw a little) which made it difficult to bite into sandwich style. Overall, the world needs more places like this!

    (5)
  • Pauline D.

    Stopped here for lunch before heading back to NY. So happy we did! The fish and chips were absolutely amazing and my husband loved the perch tacos. Will definitely return when in the area again.

    (5)
  • Barry R.

    The Chip Shop is on a mission to change English food's bad reputation. You won't find bland, overly salted, or soggy fried food here, only freshly prepared UK soul food classics with creative twists. Will the food here take years off your life? Will the food here add life to your years? To both questions I emphatically answer, "Yes, absolutely!" I'd like to start by saying that I lost track of time and accidentally skipped my gym class to eat fried food here. My original plan was to workout for 90 sweaty minutes of pain and gain. Instead I lost track of time and space, sampling the various beautiful battered bangers that the chip shop proudly purveys. In hindsight, while many would be ashamed of such behavior, I regret nothing! The chip shop is worth skipping out on important life events like anniversaries or possibly even your own wedding (If it's meant to be, they'll elope and conduct the ceremony at the chip shop) If I'm running late for a triple bypass operation, safe bet you'll find me here, scarfing the best crispy fish and chips I've ever had outside of London. Pittsburgh does fried fish well in general, but no one does it better than the Chip Shop. They offer all the fixins' from heinz ketchup, to grey poupon, to sriracha, to malt vinegar, and tons of extra homemade sauces in between, like thai chilli sauce and ranch dressing. The mac and cheese texture and flavor were excellent, pro tip: add the provided malt vinegar for a little hint of tang that perfects it! My wife got the Scotch Eggs which are hard boiled eggs, wrapped in sausage, then deep fried. When you polish off that artery assassination, you can finish off with apple pie or an over the top oatmeal toffee chocolate chip ice cream sandwich. Friendly fast and knowledgeable service. Extremely reasonable prices. Attractive wooden butcher block tables and window views. An epic vintage cash register to ring up the best UK comfort food you'll find outside of the isles. It don't get no better!

    (5)
  • Joseph T.

    I was quite satisfied with the quality of the food. I really enjoyed the White Chapel which is a sandwich with fried flank steak, macaroni n cheese, and chopped raw onions. I would have prefered sauteed onions to raw onions, but that is the no qualm I can muster. The Mac'n'cheese was fantastic! Overall, the sandwich was a very interesting take on a cheesesteak sandwich. I also tried a piece of pie from my friend and thought it was quite good too. Oh, and I didn't see any mashed peas on the menu. I liked the seating here. There is a communal table that seats about a dozen and a counter which seats another half dozen. The restaurant was empty when I stopped by, but I could easily find myself talking to another patron here. Though, it's kind of difficult to talk because they play very loud music. I suspect music was being blasted because it was a Saturday night (hopefully, another reviewer can confirm this occurrence). Lastly, the name of the restaurant is a bit misleading as they do not serve any alcohol. I think 'The Chip Shop' is more appropriate. If that name is already taken, then maybe 'The Pittsburgh Chip Shop.' For me having the word 'pub' in your restaurant's name signals that you serve alcohol (particularly beer); however, this isn't the biggest problem because the restaurant is located in Southside where you can easily find an establishment serving alcohol.

    (4)
  • Sarah G.

    Not going to lie, this place was a little underwhelming. We came here late at night to try some greasy fried food and watch drunk Yinzers stroll the strip. Drunk Yinzers? Check. Greasy fried food? Check. But good grub? Ehh. We had the sausage roll and french fire sandwich. The sausage roll tasted a little off to me -- maybe too much spice? And the sammy was literally just two pieces of bread and french fries. That's it. What? Then there was the deep fried Mars Bar, which anyone who has respect for their body should avoid completely. It was soggy and greasy, not a novelty worth eating. The only bright spot in a sea of fried food were the tater tots. These homemade balls filled with cheddar-y goodness are the best thing I ate here. Worth getting some to go next time you're in town.

    (3)
  • Darren W.

    The Pub Chip Shop serves as a model for that which is novel and affordable in modern urban dining. Nothing on their menu is above $9, and everything they offer is either a twist on the familiar or something uncommonly seen in this city. Furthermore, much of what's on the bill of fare can be eaten without utensils, and all of it is easily portable. A week or so ago, a couple of friends from out of town and I took a Sunday evening drive down to the South Side to see what was causing such a stir and found that the buzz is justified. Brick walls, an antique cash register, a case full of odd-looking pastries, and a gang of young gents with tattoos and hip facial hair met our gazes as we passed through the Pub Chip Shop's doors. Dining space is limited to some stools, a counter, and a table, but luckily this part of town wasn't brimming with binge drinkers at the time. Considering the shop's incredibly reasonable pricing, we elected to take on damn near half the bill of fare, which ranges from purely Scottish delicacies such as pastys, boxty, and baps to more worldly eats like pierogi, Doner kebabs, fish tacos, and fried drumsticks. The three of us stood with fists upward and stomachs roaring, our appetites guided by the spirits of freedom-fighters long fallen. We knew that a horde awaited us, the outnumbered... youtube.com/watch?v=uUoy… youtube.com/watch?v=WvI8… The army of food we faced included battlers from both the British Isles and The States. Two weighty clucker legs, brined, flour-coated, and christened in hot fat, not all of which was drained, charged forth first. The poultry within the brittle, seasoned jacket was dewy, fragile, and full-flavored, displaying that the UK has its own mastery of Southern cooking to contend with. I would spare one of the warclubs of protein for Kay to devour later at home. A squadron of fried oysters stormed forward next. Coated in armor of cornmeal, each mollusk bled heavily. Juice and saltwater rushed down my throat as I conquered each crunchy, slippery, brackish minion. An honorable cole slaw that was creamy but not overly so would cleanse my palate for what was to come. While Matt and Renee clashed with bangers, rashers, and vegan vindaloo (!), I had a goliath of a pot pie to challenge. Round with walls prison-high, the Seafood Pie was a circular panzer of bronze, flaky dough that contained within it a milky yet hearty stew of haddock, oysters, and shrimp. The "creamy sauce" as described on the menu made its presence known, but did not coat the tongue so much that the seafood's robust flavors were missed. I split it open, destroying the craft and vanquishing its inhabitants. Onward... "Chips" accompanied the chicken and the oysters and may as well have been golems of gorgeously saffron-colored spud. Forged from a union of mashed potato and potato chip, the exteriors were hard, but when punctured revealed lush, fluffy interiors. As they mindlessly, obediently marched towards me, I crunched and munched through these tuber soldiers with the ruthlessness of a tyrannosaurus. A terrifying trio of desserts would conspire for my final test: Grandma's Apple Pie, Oatmeal Toffee Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sandwich, and The Deep Fried Mars Bar. Craggy and long like a scaled sea serpent, I've long tracked the Deep Fried Mars Bar like Bernard Heuvelmans did the Loch Ness Monster. I had seen it prepared on television. I once tried to recreate it and failed. The true nature of my mission had been revealed. For too long, I'd been... youtube.com/watch?v=UEpc… Before it would allow me a duel, it would first put a pie and a cookie in my way. The ice cream sandwich was captured and detained, but the apple pie was overstuffed with shards of tart, caramelized, cinnamon-dusted fruit and a sort of "cream" as PCS calls it, the crust remaining essentially the same as that of the seafood variety. The cookie sandwich had a rocky, candied, frozen exterior, but the power of my jaws and canines proved too great to protect the chilling, vanilla-flecked dairy product. The Mars log had no more beasts to second it. Hissing, it lunged, I sidestepped, taking a huge, telling chomp out of it, nearly burning my mouth on its molten, luscious innards of chocolate and caramel. To feel the sugary and crisp give way to the honeyed and luxurious is one of dining's greatest pleasures. With this trial complete, we headed back home with prisoners of war for Kay to have her way with. The Pub Chip Shop is the worthiest of restaurant experiments for it is directly taking on the fast food hegemony with horns out.

    (5)
  • Maura Z.

    This place is pretty good mostly, but don't expect anything decent during the night shift. We waited over a half hour for our order to come up, and when we finally got it, it wasn't very good. The tots were burnt, bacon undercooked, and the burger (mctavish) was cold and overdone. Way overpriced for the quality, obviously.

    (1)
  • Jim B.

    I like the pies and sausage rolls a lot. The pasties are unfortunately not much like an English pasty, the ingredients are all wrong, and the pastry is really dry. The Fish and Chips are really good, but the chips are often overdone or a strange very dark brown color. They have a lot of other stuff that looks good that I will definitely try.

    (3)
  • Tina A.

    This shop is so cute, from its butcher-block communal table to its old fashioned brass cash register. And the menu is full of tempting choices. The gentleman at the counter was kind, funny, and provided excellent insight on the food. My friend and I had the mushroom risotto and seafood pies, and split a side of "boxty tots." Both pies were very good-- clearly made from scratch and with care-- but unfortunately they arrived to us barely lukewarm, and the seafood pie was under-seasoned. Can we talk about those tots, though? Oh my Jesus, they were incredible. Crispy on the outside, tender, flavorful, and creamy on the inside. With just a splash of malt vinegar, they sang. The pies are certainly good, but the tots alone are worth the trip. Next time I'll try their fish and chips!

    (4)
  • Joseph F.

    Have you ever woken up in the morning and said, "Gee, self, I sure do wish there was a place I could swing by for a good old-fashioned Scottish meat pie, or maybe some shaved roast beef with mac-and-cheese on top, and finish it all off with a chocolate-chip-oatmeal-toffee ice cream sandwich." Have you ever been on your afternoon stroll, taking a break from work, and thought, "Oh, gee, self, if only we were in Edinburgh, we could stop in one of those quaint little shops and grab a deep fried Mars bar..." No? Well, maybe it's time you did. The Pub Chip Shop has meat pies. And chicken pies. And vegan vindaloo pies. And sausage rolls. And Scotch eggs (hard-boiled egg, coated in sausage, breaded). The Pub Chip Shop has sandwiches. Chicken sandwiches. And fish sandwiches. And a shaved roast beef topped with mac-and-cheese sandwiches. And chili dogs. I'm not even kidding. The Pub Chip Shop has desserts. Home-made apple pies. And home-made ice cream sandwiches. And deep fried Mars bars. The Pub Chip Shop has mushy peas. And fries. And tater tots (done their way). And cole slaw. The best part? It's all mouth-watering, saliva-inducing, tell-me-what-I-need-to-do-to-get-you-to-deliver-­to-my-house-every-day delicious. The best UK food I've ever had happened right here in Pittsburgh.

    (5)
  • Ryan A.

    Living less than two blocks away, I can't count how many times I have been here. Whether it be for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or after a few too many zima's; Pub Chip shop does not disappoint. I've tried a lot of the menu but always go back to the fish and chips or any of the boxty tot boxes for breakfast. My new intoxicated go-to is the ripper (chili cheese dog) and chips for less than $6. You do typically have to wait a little bit for your order but it is well worth it.

    (4)
  • Sarah K.

    Yum yum yum yum. This place makes me wish I was born a Brit! I say five stars just because they have deep fried Mars bars (and I haven't even tried one yet)! However, I did taste the boxy tots, chips and pierogi pasty and they've stolen my belly's heart. (That's a thing). I plan to go back and drink buckets of Welsh cheddar sauce and try everything else on their menu.

    (5)
  • Sharon F.

    This place was great. Went here for takeout the other night. We ordered a bunch so we could try a lot of different menu items and even had some for breakfast the next day! What we sampled: Cornish Pasty My husband adored this and I thought it was really delicious. The crust was really amazing. Fish and Chips Delicious. Flawless. Non-greasy. Boxty Tots So good. I know it is blasphemy, but even better than the chips. Full of flavor! Breakfast: Scotch Egg Not for me, but I don't like eggs. My husband on the other hand loved it! Sausage Roll Delicious even the next day! Dessert the next day: Apple pie Delicious even heated up! I can't wait to go back and have more of those fish and chips and try some more of the menu. Also you must get the Thai chili sauce!

    (5)
  • Wascally W.

    Went to the Chip Shop on Father's Day with my boy at around 5. Not a soul around. We each had the fish and chips. Witnessing the guy in the back hand dip the fish is always good. Plenty of sauces to order, along with the old standbys on the tables. The orders came out each in their own bag, with two enormous pieces of fish on top of abundant fries on top of a paper basket. Did NOT see the basket until halfway done. Gotta say - one of the best examples of this Brit standby I've ever had, and one of the few that actually needs no condiments. The fish were so frigging hot and good - crispy but not over battered, with a delicious taste. I set one of the two meaty fillets on a napkin, and the oil did seep out, but you wouldn't say it was too greasy while eating it. And the chips were crispy perfection. Just rightly salted, nicely crusted with a soft, buttery interior. Again, no tomatoey condiments needed here. Glad I don't live closer! Will definitely return to try some of their tasty sounding savory pies!

    (5)
  • Valerie S.

    This place was so delicious. I've been to Piper's and enjoy their food immensely as well, so I was excited to try their smaller, faster neighbor. I got their special, which was chicken fingers and fried crimini mushrooms on bread. The mushrooms were stuffed with a heavenly cheese/basil/deliciousness. I still don't think you could have eaten it with your hands as an actual sandwich, but I don't really care, because it was very tasty. I can't wait to eat there again, and I've been recommending it to everyone I see.

    (5)
  • MaryAlice R.

    I want to give this place another try due to the reviews. I got the fish tacos and the fish was not de-boned making the whole taco disappointing. I will try the pasties next time I think since they look amazing.

    (3)
  • Stephaine B.

    Yummy! We stopped in for a quick meal during our St. Patricks Day adventure. We had been to Pipers Pub, and had really enjoyed it, so when I saw that the Pub Chip Shop offered crispy seitan and other vegetarian and vegan choices, I knew we had to stop in. Very clean and the service was very friendly. We chose to eat in, and were able to watch the Patty Day revelers walk a stumble by. We got an order of the crispy seitan and chips to share, and the one order was enough for both of us. The seitan was DELICIOUS! Nice and crispy, full of flavor, and enhanced by the many different sauce choices. The chips were as they should be, hot, crispy on the outside, properly saltedc and nice and fluffy inside. Needless to say, we gobbled it up. We're already looking forward to going back, and trying some of the pies and the toffee chip cookies. :)

    (5)
  • Alex W.

    I've visited the Pub Chip Shop twice now and I have had two different experiences. On my first trip I had a Fish Bap and an order of chips. The fish was cooked very well, however its was on greasy side and could have used a stop on some paper towels before making its way to my bun. The chips were great, and the portion of a single order is definitely generous. The food on this trip was good, but not great. On my second trip I ordered the White Chapel which is essentially a cheese steak topped with their English cheddar mac n' cheese. It was awesome. In my opinion this is the best mac n' cheese in the city, it's "go out of your way to stop here" good. On this particular stop mine and my friends food was all cooked excellently and not greasy. My only criticism is that the prices are on the steep side. You're not going to leave here without spending at least $10, but $15 is more like it. These guys have a winner in The Pub Chip Shop!

    (4)
  • Jen M.

    As a fan of Piper's Pub, I was truly excited to see what other British treats their new spinoff had to offer. Upon walking into the chippy and looking over the menu, all seemed to be going well. They have a bit of a Sweeney Todd theme going on, and all categories of fried wonderment are covered (from meat pies to Cornish pasties to sausage rolls, baps, even doner kebab.) As an ex-expat in the British Isles, this seemed to pass muster. However, once the food arrived, the expectations fell flat. The pie and pasty crust was good, but flaky and something was not quite on with its texture. A salmon pasty was stuffed with bland salmon and mashed potato, with no hints of the promised caramelized onions and Welsh cheddar sauce. The meat pie fell apart and required mustard to glue its pieces into some sort of food sphere. The chips were nice, no complaints there... However, after ingesting the salty and greasy food I yearned for a simple cup of water but was informed that they did not offer cups. Whether this was due to limits of the space (which also has limited seating options) I am not sure, but really feel that providing patrons with access to tap water is not too much to ask. In summary, I would go back to try the fish and chips or ice cream sandwich and bring my trusty water bottle in hand.

    (3)
  • James C.

    Was at Pipers next door and the food came from here. I had the Bangers and Chips and my girl had the steak pie. Both were delicious. The chips were actually fries, but very good fries. The good was very delicious and worth it. If only I had known, I would have just went straight here.

    (5)
  • Monica T.

    I love that you can get vegetarian and vegan options at this fish and chips place. I only wish you could order their pies from next door at Pipers so you could enjoy a beer with your meal. Delicious and unique in the area. I don't know of another place like it in Pittsburgh.

    (4)
  • Jessica W.

    This is the place to go if you want English style food. Their potato salad and mac and cheese were great! The shepherd's pie had a little too much breading. The staff was super friendly.

    (3)
  • Perry E.

    This is one of my new favorite places in Pittsburgh. It's very affordable and the quality of the food is amazing. We had the thai chili boxty tots, fish and chips and apple pie. All of these were good, but the thai chili boxty tots were my favorite. The combination of the heat from the chili and the juiciness of the chicken, plus the tots was outstanding. The only problem with this restaurant is having to choose only one or two items. There are so many things on the menu that sound just as good. I'll definitely be back to try more of them. One item of note: there's only seating in the entire place for roughly 12 people, so plan accordingly. The food is all packed for take-out, so if you can't find a seat you're still in good shape.

    (5)
  • Laura W.

    Very greasy. But so good. Only got fish and chips and the chips were the BEST, jerry, the BEST! But again, really greasy. I don't really know how I feel about the people cooking and working the register either. Personally I prefer Piper's Pub next door.

    (2)
  • Maureen K.

    The fried fish was huge! You get two giant pieces of fish and "chips" with your order for $9. I would have to say the fish tasted very fresh and was cooked just right. The fish was a bit oily (which is expected because it is fried) but had a little too much batter also. It was still very tasty. The fries "chips" were very good. They left the sins on when they cut them, which I love. There is very limited sitting in their shop. It is primarily used by guests that are waiting for their food to be ready. Do not expect to have a spot to eat here unless you are alone or with one other person, but be prepared to take your food to go. I would eat here again without hesitation. By far one of the best places to get fish and chips on the Southside.

    (4)
  • Becky Z.

    LOVELOVELOVE The Pub Chip Shop enough to try to remember how to log in to Yelp so I could write a review. That's love. The Pub Chip Shop makes me wildly happy. All the foods I have tried there have been wonderful, but the new addition of (weekend only?) brunch items has rocked my world. Boxty tots with eggs and bacon on top? And Welsh cheddar sauce? Pure perfection! When I told friends who live in England about this place they sort of scoffed and said, "I doubt it is authentic. I mean, one would need to be able to acquire mushy peas in this alleged chip shop to be authentic." It was with great satisfaction that I was able to tell them that Pittsburgh's Pub Chip Shop not only has mushy peas, but they are, in fact, fantastic. Only way this place could possibly be better is if it had the ability to run my food out and throw it in the car after taking my order and cc info over the phone or internet. Warning: Follow them on Twitter for the daily specials only if you want to immediately change your lunch or dinner plans.

    (5)
  • Joseph F.

    Have you ever woken up in the morning and said, "Gee, self, I sure do wish there was a place I could swing by for a good old-fashioned Scottish meat pie, or maybe some shaved roast beef with mac-and-cheese on top, and finish it all off with a chocolate-chip-oatmeal-toffee ice cream sandwich." Have you ever been on your afternoon stroll, taking a break from work, and thought, "Oh, gee, self, if only we were in Edinburgh, we could stop in one of those quaint little shops and grab a deep fried Mars bar..." No? Well, maybe it's time you did. The Pub Chip Shop has meat pies. And chicken pies. And vegan vindaloo pies. And sausage rolls. And Scotch eggs (hard-boiled egg, coated in sausage, breaded). The Pub Chip Shop has sandwiches. Chicken sandwiches. And fish sandwiches. And a shaved roast beef topped with mac-and-cheese sandwiches. And chili dogs. I'm not even kidding. The Pub Chip Shop has desserts. Home-made apple pies. And home-made ice cream sandwiches. And deep fried Mars bars. The Pub Chip Shop has mushy peas. And fries. And tater tots (done their way). And cole slaw. The best part? It's all mouth-watering, saliva-inducing, tell-me-what-I-need-to-do-to-get-you-to-deliver-­to-my-house-every-day delicious. The best UK food I've ever had happened right here in Pittsburgh.

    (5)
  • Sarah K.

    Yum yum yum yum. This place makes me wish I was born a Brit! I say five stars just because they have deep fried Mars bars (and I haven't even tried one yet)! However, I did taste the boxy tots, chips and pierogi pasty and they've stolen my belly's heart. (That's a thing). I plan to go back and drink buckets of Welsh cheddar sauce and try everything else on their menu.

    (5)
  • Sharon F.

    This place was great. Went here for takeout the other night. We ordered a bunch so we could try a lot of different menu items and even had some for breakfast the next day! What we sampled: Cornish Pasty My husband adored this and I thought it was really delicious. The crust was really amazing. Fish and Chips Delicious. Flawless. Non-greasy. Boxty Tots So good. I know it is blasphemy, but even better than the chips. Full of flavor! Breakfast: Scotch Egg Not for me, but I don't like eggs. My husband on the other hand loved it! Sausage Roll Delicious even the next day! Dessert the next day: Apple pie Delicious even heated up! I can't wait to go back and have more of those fish and chips and try some more of the menu. Also you must get the Thai chili sauce!

    (5)
  • Wascally W.

    Went to the Chip Shop on Father's Day with my boy at around 5. Not a soul around. We each had the fish and chips. Witnessing the guy in the back hand dip the fish is always good. Plenty of sauces to order, along with the old standbys on the tables. The orders came out each in their own bag, with two enormous pieces of fish on top of abundant fries on top of a paper basket. Did NOT see the basket until halfway done. Gotta say - one of the best examples of this Brit standby I've ever had, and one of the few that actually needs no condiments. The fish were so frigging hot and good - crispy but not over battered, with a delicious taste. I set one of the two meaty fillets on a napkin, and the oil did seep out, but you wouldn't say it was too greasy while eating it. And the chips were crispy perfection. Just rightly salted, nicely crusted with a soft, buttery interior. Again, no tomatoey condiments needed here. Glad I don't live closer! Will definitely return to try some of their tasty sounding savory pies!

    (5)
  • Valerie S.

    This place was so delicious. I've been to Piper's and enjoy their food immensely as well, so I was excited to try their smaller, faster neighbor. I got their special, which was chicken fingers and fried crimini mushrooms on bread. The mushrooms were stuffed with a heavenly cheese/basil/deliciousness. I still don't think you could have eaten it with your hands as an actual sandwich, but I don't really care, because it was very tasty. I can't wait to eat there again, and I've been recommending it to everyone I see.

    (5)
  • Stephaine B.

    Yummy! We stopped in for a quick meal during our St. Patricks Day adventure. We had been to Pipers Pub, and had really enjoyed it, so when I saw that the Pub Chip Shop offered crispy seitan and other vegetarian and vegan choices, I knew we had to stop in. Very clean and the service was very friendly. We chose to eat in, and were able to watch the Patty Day revelers walk a stumble by. We got an order of the crispy seitan and chips to share, and the one order was enough for both of us. The seitan was DELICIOUS! Nice and crispy, full of flavor, and enhanced by the many different sauce choices. The chips were as they should be, hot, crispy on the outside, properly saltedc and nice and fluffy inside. Needless to say, we gobbled it up. We're already looking forward to going back, and trying some of the pies and the toffee chip cookies. :)

    (5)
  • Alex W.

    I've visited the Pub Chip Shop twice now and I have had two different experiences. On my first trip I had a Fish Bap and an order of chips. The fish was cooked very well, however its was on greasy side and could have used a stop on some paper towels before making its way to my bun. The chips were great, and the portion of a single order is definitely generous. The food on this trip was good, but not great. On my second trip I ordered the White Chapel which is essentially a cheese steak topped with their English cheddar mac n' cheese. It was awesome. In my opinion this is the best mac n' cheese in the city, it's "go out of your way to stop here" good. On this particular stop mine and my friends food was all cooked excellently and not greasy. My only criticism is that the prices are on the steep side. You're not going to leave here without spending at least $10, but $15 is more like it. These guys have a winner in The Pub Chip Shop!

    (4)
  • Laura W.

    Very greasy. But so good. Only got fish and chips and the chips were the BEST, jerry, the BEST! But again, really greasy. I don't really know how I feel about the people cooking and working the register either. Personally I prefer Piper's Pub next door.

    (2)
  • Maureen K.

    The fried fish was huge! You get two giant pieces of fish and "chips" with your order for $9. I would have to say the fish tasted very fresh and was cooked just right. The fish was a bit oily (which is expected because it is fried) but had a little too much batter also. It was still very tasty. The fries "chips" were very good. They left the sins on when they cut them, which I love. There is very limited sitting in their shop. It is primarily used by guests that are waiting for their food to be ready. Do not expect to have a spot to eat here unless you are alone or with one other person, but be prepared to take your food to go. I would eat here again without hesitation. By far one of the best places to get fish and chips on the Southside.

    (4)
  • Jen M.

    As a fan of Piper's Pub, I was truly excited to see what other British treats their new spinoff had to offer. Upon walking into the chippy and looking over the menu, all seemed to be going well. They have a bit of a Sweeney Todd theme going on, and all categories of fried wonderment are covered (from meat pies to Cornish pasties to sausage rolls, baps, even doner kebab.) As an ex-expat in the British Isles, this seemed to pass muster. However, once the food arrived, the expectations fell flat. The pie and pasty crust was good, but flaky and something was not quite on with its texture. A salmon pasty was stuffed with bland salmon and mashed potato, with no hints of the promised caramelized onions and Welsh cheddar sauce. The meat pie fell apart and required mustard to glue its pieces into some sort of food sphere. The chips were nice, no complaints there... However, after ingesting the salty and greasy food I yearned for a simple cup of water but was informed that they did not offer cups. Whether this was due to limits of the space (which also has limited seating options) I am not sure, but really feel that providing patrons with access to tap water is not too much to ask. In summary, I would go back to try the fish and chips or ice cream sandwich and bring my trusty water bottle in hand.

    (3)
  • James C.

    Was at Pipers next door and the food came from here. I had the Bangers and Chips and my girl had the steak pie. Both were delicious. The chips were actually fries, but very good fries. The good was very delicious and worth it. If only I had known, I would have just went straight here.

    (5)
  • Monica T.

    I love that you can get vegetarian and vegan options at this fish and chips place. I only wish you could order their pies from next door at Pipers so you could enjoy a beer with your meal. Delicious and unique in the area. I don't know of another place like it in Pittsburgh.

    (4)
  • Don A.

    Unreal how there is a proper chipper right here in Pittsburgh. Hat's off to you boys - in all seriousness this was better tasting and higher quality fare than the last chip shop I'd ever been to in th EU (Cork, Ireland to be exact). I'm actually glad I don't live in Southside anymore, I'd be morbidly obese by the end of the year :-D Rock on Pipers!

    (5)
  • Jessica W.

    This is the place to go if you want English style food. Their potato salad and mac and cheese were great! The shepherd's pie had a little too much breading. The staff was super friendly.

    (3)
  • Perry E.

    This is one of my new favorite places in Pittsburgh. It's very affordable and the quality of the food is amazing. We had the thai chili boxty tots, fish and chips and apple pie. All of these were good, but the thai chili boxty tots were my favorite. The combination of the heat from the chili and the juiciness of the chicken, plus the tots was outstanding. The only problem with this restaurant is having to choose only one or two items. There are so many things on the menu that sound just as good. I'll definitely be back to try more of them. One item of note: there's only seating in the entire place for roughly 12 people, so plan accordingly. The food is all packed for take-out, so if you can't find a seat you're still in good shape.

    (5)
  • Becky Z.

    LOVELOVELOVE The Pub Chip Shop enough to try to remember how to log in to Yelp so I could write a review. That's love. The Pub Chip Shop makes me wildly happy. All the foods I have tried there have been wonderful, but the new addition of (weekend only?) brunch items has rocked my world. Boxty tots with eggs and bacon on top? And Welsh cheddar sauce? Pure perfection! When I told friends who live in England about this place they sort of scoffed and said, "I doubt it is authentic. I mean, one would need to be able to acquire mushy peas in this alleged chip shop to be authentic." It was with great satisfaction that I was able to tell them that Pittsburgh's Pub Chip Shop not only has mushy peas, but they are, in fact, fantastic. Only way this place could possibly be better is if it had the ability to run my food out and throw it in the car after taking my order and cc info over the phone or internet. Warning: Follow them on Twitter for the daily specials only if you want to immediately change your lunch or dinner plans.

    (5)
  • Rob B.

    Brit here. Lived in Pittsburgh for 6 years. Finally I can eat real food. Thank you, Jesus.

    (5)
  • Garrett K.

    One of the worst experiences ever! The food is delicious the first time I visited however the service was terrible the second time. For a late night restaurant they really dropped the ball. My friend and I visited The Pub Chip Shop to get some food at 1:00 AM on a weekend. One of the employees who was the cook was screaming about how he doesn't care, it was his birthday and was going on about how drunk he was, flicking people off in the restaurant! I can't make this up. It was like a bad scene out of Gordon Ramsey's Kitchen Nightmares. My total was around $10.00 and he charged my credit card for .68 cents and started laughing then walked back to the kitchen. There was only one other employee who was working very hard trying to keep up with everything yet nothing was getting done. We waited for over 45 mins, the person behind me was waiting for over 30 mins with no food. The out of line cook said something along the lines of "you might as well leave because no person here is going to get food" We waited and waited for almost an hour with no food as the cooks friends visited him in the kitchen to talk about whatever was happening that night. Totally ridiculous so we ended up leaving. I will not be giving The Pub Chip Shop another go. Maybe it is the south side hipster mentality or just bad management overall?

    (1)
  • Danielle B.

    Oh man. Pipers pub opened a chip shop?!?! You bet I'm in! I love Pipers, if I could eat there everyday and not spend all my money and weight 800 lbs I would. Here however, I think I will pass. My partner and I ordered fish & chips, seitan & chips and mac & cheese. I love me some mac and cheese but this was sub par. The seitan was good (with the hot sauce) but the chips? There was 0 flavor. Maybe I set my expectations too high, but any which way we were the only people there and it was not tasty. And I was burping all evening. Yuck. I'm going to pass. Nice try, but unless I"m drunk I'll go next door or find something else better on the South Side.

    (2)
  • Kristen Z.

    The decor & seating is minimal BUT the portions & flavors are huge & delicious! We both had the the Fish & Chips & we shared a Bacon Cheddar Boxty Tot Box. The haddock was fresh & crispy. The tot box was ahhh-mazing! The staff was friendly & very knowledgeable of their menu. I'm looking forward to trying their brunch in the future.

    (5)
  • Cara J.

    The Pub Chip Shop opening was the most anticipated South Side opening of 2013 (and possibly 2012), and it was worth the wait. You really can't go wrong here from everything I've ordered (or watched others order). The baps (sandwiches), pies, and fish & chips are all outstanding. The only problem is you can easily order way too much food if you're not careful. No, you do not need a side of fries with that bap (if you're me). Try the mushy peas which actually taste like they have fresh peas in them. It's best if you are taking your order to go as there are not many seats (and the seats that do exist aren't the most comfortable), but they do have more condiments on the counters than you can shake a stick at including the dreaded staple of pub food - malt vinegar. Service is quick and pleasant at lunchtime, and they are also open for late-night Carson Street munchies post bar crawl. Enjoy!

    (4)
  • Antoinette P.

    Best new thing on Carson Street! Everything I have had is so good, I cannot really narrow it down to a favorite. The savory pies are delicious! And the Sausage Rolls make for create snack! Excited that they offer catering as well, no more boring lunch&learns.

    (5)
  • Sara H.

    Great food! Love this place. Best Chicken and chips I've had. Super friendly people as well.

    (5)
  • Emily L.

    One of my favorite spots! I had the steak boxty box and was not disappointed. Only complaint is that I ordered the Welsh Mac and Cheese to go, and they forgot to give it to me :(.

    (5)
  • Chels M.

    This place rocks. From the atmosphere to the sauce on the Mac & cheese. Very friendly and funny staff. Small place but every time I went I got a barstool window seat and it's perfect for people watching. Kinda reminds me of the pie shop in sweeny todd. So let's start with these have amazing chips (fries) and my favorite things is they have vinegar bottles for the fries and I love that. The apple pie is delightful and super flavorful. Jam packed with apples though after a while I was apples out. But it was great. But the mother of the journey was the white chapel. It is a steak sandwich with mac&cheese ontop. Yea I understand you don't want to read anymore because you must try it right now but let me just say it's amazing! I get extra mac&cheese sauce on the side to dip fries in! So good. Oh and the chicken tenders are phenomenal! Falls apart when you bite it and the flavor is spot on! I highly recommend!

    (5)
  • Lizzie M.

    The food is phenomenally amazing! The best thing that has happened to southside. I have not had one bad meal at Pub Chip. The staff is always fast, friendly, and accommodating. Try the fish and chips, pierogies, and the Thai chili sauce--you won't regret it.

    (5)
  • L S.

    great little shop with perfect pub food. super friendly staff and everything came out faster than expected. communal seating may not be for everyone but not a big deal. will definitely be back.

    (5)
  • Scott T.

    Shit here be bangin! It's so nice to get authentic chippy food. If you loved the fish and chips from next door, try them here. The different fryer, etc gives it a whole different experience. Also, I don't care what you order, but get a side of pan gravy. That stuff is so thick and delicious that I may order up enough to fill a kiddie pool and have a pan gravy wrestling party. I love it! Only complaints I've heard were from morons who were upset that the food wasn't 'Merikan enough.....because, you know, chips should always be loaded with a pound of salt and the fish should always look like the crap you get from the VFW over Lent. Of course, those types of people will never be satisfied (unless eating disgusting food from the VFW apparently)

    (5)
  • Donut Z.

    I think I have died and gone to heaven. The only upsetting part about this place is that I could not order the entire menu the first time I visited. This place has the BEST fish (beer battered Haddock) and chips I have ever, ever had. The fish is so good you don't even want to eat it with any condiments. Other items consumed: Lake Erie Perch Taco (I almost ordered another once I realized only one comes per order) - maybe some of the best fish tacos in Pittsburgh. I also don't know where else you can find Lake Erie Perch here but it's one of my favorites and the cornmeal breading on the fish was so light and flavorful. The only pie consumed was the Seafood Pie (filled with haddock, shrimp, oysters, with a creamy sauce) and it was absolutely delicious! I was a fan of the filling more so than the crust but it was still delishhh! Also recommended are the Boxty Tots. These are not your typical tater tot but more of a ball of fried mashed potatoes with a wonderful salt and peppery seasoning. The guy behind the counter did recommend their Bloody Hot sauce and It was so good I pretty much dunked everything into it, including my fingers when the food was all gone. It's like a thicker Franks Red Hot Sauce. Will be going back soon and it seems most people order in advance and then just run in and pick it up. I hope the crispiness of the fried items lasts till I get home, that would be sad to get a soggy fish and chip. Next time will try Chicken and Mushroom pie and Scotch Pie. I hear the Pierogi Pasty is to die for so may have to try that as well as the Fried Mars Bar. YUMMY YUMMY YUMMY!!!!!

    (5)
  • Julia R.

    Very authentic and wonderful atmosphere. Some of the best fish I ever had in Pittsburgh. Went on an early Saturday afternoon before the craziness on the south side started. The staff was very friendly.

    (5)
  • Nick W.

    Great food, friendly service, very clean. Small, not too many places to sit...so might not be great for a group of people who wish to sit and eat their food. Recommend: Deep fried mars bar, pierogi, lake erie perch taco, doner kebab, sausage roll, chip bag with chili yogurt sauce for dipping.

    (5)
  • Karen T.

    I was really excited to try this place because I'm a savory pastry person at heart - if it's a choice between a meat pie or apple pie, I'm always gonna choose meat pies! Checked out this place during their soft opening. The inside isn't all that big. There are probably seats for about 8-10 people at most. Most of the others waiting in line with me were doing to-go orders. I really like the theme they have going on - you should check out their cash register (I see someone has already taken a photo of it), it looks cool! On to the food - I really wanted to like this place and overall I do. It's just that they got my order wrong. I read that one of their signature meat pies is their Steak & Ale pie, but unfortunately they told me they were out of that. So I ordered the Chicken & Mushroom pie along with their Steak & Oyster pie. Both pies were warmed up for me and placed neatly in a box. However, when I got home, I realized that while the box was properly labeled with my order, the contents didn't match. It turns out my Steak & Oyster pie was actually the Steak & Ale (which I found out because instead of finding oysters inside, there were mushrooms). And instead of Chicken & Mushroom I got Curry Chicken (which I found out because there were lentils inside, instead of mushrooms). Of course, it wasn't a complete loss. The Steak & Ale meat pie (5*) was delicious - I love the gravy sauce inside, as it makes the meat pie very flavorful. The Curry Chicken pie (3*) wasn't as good though. Inside it wasn't soupy at all, so I found it a little less exciting and the chicken a little less flavorful compared to the steak. But one thing they both do well is the dough - the pie crust is excellent, flaky, and not soggy at all. So food was a solid 4*. And while they did get my order wrong, their service was friendly and fast. I could see how someone else might being more upset at the mix-up, but since it's their first week opening, I'm willing to give them the benefit of the doubt for now and give them 4* overall. I'll definitely come back to try their fish and chips and perhaps some of their other pies. Maybe next time I'll actually get to try the Steak & Oyster one.

    (4)
  • Alan B.

    Not a lot to add to the accolades here - deliciously unhealthy fried food here, with great pies too. My only gripe is that I wish there was more seating and maybe even served beer? Piper's next door gets a little crazy with football matches sometimes, and I'd love to have a pint while downing my fish & chips. Bonus points for the deep fried cadbury egg for Easter.

    (4)
  • Dee C.

    So gooooood. Had the steak boxty tot box for "breakfast," so much heaven. Eggs, fried taters, cheese, so much bacon I couldn't ask for more. Their cinnamon rolls are delicious. I risked the snow storm for their Saturday brunch offerings on account of hunger. Go try it. I had to take mine home to enjoy. :D

    (5)
  • Adam A.

    Excellent selection. The fish bap was perfect. I'll be back again to try one of the pies.

    (5)
  • Vanessa K.

    I want to like this place more than I do. The food is tasty all right, but the service has been weird to me and it's kind of off-putting. The first time I was here I had to wait and wait and wait for my chips, turns out that the dude taking orders had requested "salt-free" chips for me. I have very low blood pressure for a chubster, so I want ALL the salt. That was just weird and nothing I said would have sounded remotely like "May I have the chips without salt, please." I like that there are vegan/vegetarian options, but again with the service consistency. The first time I got a vegan mushroom risotto pie, it came with a vegan gravy that made it A++++; tonight I order the same food and I guess I was supposed to ask for the gravy? Next time I will know to ask for it, because I got home with my food and was sad. :( It was kind of dry without the gravy. Maybe these are minor issues, but it adds up to me being kinda meh on the place, even though I enjoy the idea and the food for the most part.

    (3)
  • Cara R.

    Awesome place! Fish and chips is delicious, and the portion is huge. Mac and cheese is amazing. Way too many tasty things to come only once. I'll definitely be back for a scotch pie and boxty tots.

    (5)
  • Patti D.

    This is a wonderful place. Great food. So very good and fresh! Prices are good but it's the atmosphere and the friendliness of the staff. They make you feel right at home.

    (5)
  • N D.

    Steak&Ale pie was flakey and oozed gravy nicely. Fish 'n' serious chips were fried up proper, with a crisp light batter, fresh coleslaw and a fresher fried Mars bar. All is right at this joint on Carson St. We left with a Scotch egg and another pie for later and feeling pretty darn happy.

    (4)
  • Missy B.

    We were visiting and we had heard of this new shop. Decided to give it a try. It was so incredibly delicious that we can't wait to go back. I had the haddock and chips. The best fish I think I've ever had. The portions were generous and the price was great. I do wish they had more seating tho, it got tight when it was busy. It was a Great new restaurant to try. Wishing you much success for many years to come!

    (5)
  • Emily O.

    The little meat pie was delicious, though it could have been warmer inside. Soup was delicious.

    (4)
  • Kay E.

    Darren and friends brought me home some fried chicken, pasty, and a little apple pie from here, and it was all delish not to mention cheap. Recommended.

    (5)
  • Jim H.

    The pies are a little dry, but the tater tots are worth the trip on their own.

    (4)
  • Brittany J.

    Great food, great service, great price. Most things are either deep fried or covered in bread, so don't expect a lot of diet options. They do have vegan ranch! And a seitan option too. Try the try the perch tacos, they were our favorite.

    (5)
  • C F.

    WOW...WOW!! Delicious Fish and Chips! This place is pretty new so it is CLEAN! The guys behind the counter are super nice and the food is spot on. We have been going to a place in our hometown that we thought was terrific but now we know what we have been missing all these years. Fish and Chips; yes but you have to try the Scotch Egg with PAN GRAVY. We had one (at the place next door when we lived here a few years ago) but this place turned us into huge fans of a Scotch Egg! (YOU HAVE TO GET THE PAN GRAVY) If I lived here permanently, I would def go here frequently! We are leaving Pittsburgh in a few days and we wanted to visit this place one more time before we left so we are on our way there now! We stopped in last Saturday LATE night on our way back from walking down Carson Street and got a Oatmeal Ice Cream Sandwich that was perfect. We sit in the front of the window so we can watch the people go by! YOU GOTTA GO.....Day or night :) Good food, nice staff and great location!!

    (5)
  • Traveller I.

    I spent 20 years living near an award winning chip shop in UK, and made it my mission for longer than that to seek out good chippies throughout Britain, so was very excited when this place opened. It is an American take on a British chippie, albeit a very good one. Where in UK do you get pierogies or hot sauce or tacos or chowder in a chippie? The Scotch pie was too large - you would get it half that size in Scotland - and the filling was more like sausage meat than is usual. It was heavy on sage - that's an English favourite, not Scottish. And it came out several minutes before everything else. The chips were plentiful, hot and crispy - too crispy for a British chippie, but I liked them anyway. The fish was hot, fresh and tasty, but the batter was a beer batter (in UK beer batter is used in pubs, not chippies) and a bit greasy. We asked for brown sauce for the chips - an east coast Scotland thing - and they had HP sauce, which is a decent alternative, as well as proper malt vinegar for the chips. So - not good enough for me to make a special trip when I'm wallowing in nostalgia for the homeland, but probably the closest to a proper fish supper (ie fish and chips) I've found here.

    (4)
  • Jessie T.

    My daughter and I found this place. We've been tired of eating at the popular chain eateries for quite some time so we've been exploring places nearby with high Yelp reviews. This place is amazing! The staff is attentive,the food is excellent & the view is phenomenal. Going there is an experience for all the senses. It seems as though everyone who works or eats there are all like family. I highly recommend this place on your eating journey.

    (5)
  • Zacky B.

    Great food. Friendly service great atmosphere. The chips, regular fries, are great. The shrimp, which was my meat/seafood of choice, were good but were hard to get cooled down and were a bit too big.

    (4)
  • Karen G.

    Fish n chips are this close to the stuff I had in London. Soooooo goooooooood!!! Now if they only had the 5pence ketchup they sell w/the fish n chips - like crack! Nom!!

    (4)
  • Jessica B.

    Apparently the boxty fixins ran out which I can understand, but the attitude of the guy in the back leaves much to be desired.

    (3)
  • Danielle G.

    This past Saturday I had a grandiose plan of drowning my sorrows in high brow fried foods, so my husband and I headed to the pub chip shop. (Did I say that right? ) Any who, we placed our order. I got the special which was general tsos chicken fingers. I also ordered the bacon & cheese boxty tots. I don't remember what my husband ordered because I was so goddam hungry I didn't really care what he ordered. We were the only two customers at the time, and it was taking a really long time for our food. There were two guys in the kitchen and they were chatting it up with each other and another guy who I think just stopped in. I think we waited for 25 minutes. I was ready to go bitch ass crazy at this point. Then our food came. The General Tsos chicken fingers were un-fricken believable. I mean chicken fingers are usually a crowd pleaser, but these were on another level. Crispy breading, juicy white meat, perfectly fried. The dipping sauce was sweet and flavorful. And the tots (which I've had before) were a great guilty pleasure, as usual. The food was so good I forgot, and didn't care how long it took to get in my belly. This isn't a place my waistline can afford to indulge on the regular, but every once in a while...MMMMMMM good!!!

    (4)
  • Mike H.

    This place took my expectations, put them in a box (a BOXTY to be exact) and gave the boxty back to me leaving me asking myself why I haven't come here sooner. Located on Carson Street right next to Primantis in Pittsburghs South Side, The Pub Chip Shop's food is the perfect blend of a quick meal and a delicious sit down dinner. The atmosphere has that Irish Pub feel (naturally) a bit like Claddagh if you've ever been. The Pub Chip Shop specializes in THIS & Chips. The THIS could be anything from Oysters to Shrimp, Chicken and even Sausage served with Chips (actually Fries). The other thing they do well are what I was speaking of in the beginning, meals in boxes. This all is much more appealing in action than it initially seems from the title. I specifically got the THAI CHILI FRIED CHICKEN BOXTY. I was concerned if this would be enough food as my dinner and the guy assured me the portion would be pleasing and sure enough, it was above and beyond. The chicken in these boxes is unlike any breaded chicken breast I have ever had. Juicy melt in your mouth all white meat chicken with the right amount of spices but, that's just the start. The box has home made HUGE tater tots in the bottom as the lining with the chicken next topped with a heaping of Tri color cabbage and green onions with a sea of sweet Thai chili sauce on top. If you are concerned about spicy dishes, don't get this cause it had some serious heat but, being someone who doesn't usually eat spicy food, I couldn't stop eating it! I also got a side of their house made mac and cheese that's made with white cheddar cheese sauce. I was on the verge of sleeping under the table to wake up and just order here again. With a huge Honest Tea and the food my total was about $12 but, I didn't even finish my meal because the food is very filling and the box is filled to the top giving you every dollars worth. The location was clean, the staff was nice and on Friday and Saturdays they are open till 3AM!!! What I got didn't even scratch the surface of what this place offers. I plan on going back to try one of every Boxty till I've had them all. Don't skip over this place just cause all is Pittsburghers preach Primantis, if the wait is too long next door, I'd say visit THE PUB CHIP SHOP for an equally respectable meal.

    (5)
  • Tricia B.

    Fried is the name of the game here. I'm pretty sure if you were to have done a cholesterol test on me pre- and post- eating here, the results would have been frightening. No amount of exercise is going to undo what the Pub Chip Shop did to me, and I am totally okay with that ;) This is a good ol' fish and chips shop reminiscent of the ones you'd find in the UK. They do fried and they do it well. Since I don't eat fish, I tried their chicken and chips (fries). The food was outstanding! The chicken was breaded in a well-seasoned, light flour coating that gave it a nice crunchy, crisp bite while keeping the meat moist on the inside. Fried food can sometimes be too heavy or greasy, but this chicken managed to be light (well, relatively speaking -- it is still fried, after all!) The fries were a home run as well -- thick cut and striking the perfect balance of crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. My husband tried their specialty BBQ "boxty tots", which were phenomenal. Basically these are homemade tater tots smothered with a bunch of delicious toppings. The employees were super friendly. There isn't a ton of seating inside, but there are a few communal-style dining tables for you to eat in if it's not busy. Next time I need a high-calorie fix, I will definitely be high-tailing it back here to try the rest of their menu!

    (5)
  • Ashley L.

    I really have been looking forward to trying The Pub Chip Shop for a while now. I was really excited that they were open on Labor Day. I did like the shrimp and chips I ordered but I think with certain preferences, I would have enjoyed a different option more. The shrimp were big and tasty but the batter kind of fell off of the shrimp. I still enjoyed it and the chips were crispy and perfect. But I think the next time I will try the fish for sure!

    (3)
  • Pauline T.

    What in the world in a boxty tot? I ordered that. "Steak and gravy" caught my attention--that and the specialty "White chapel" ("flash fried rib-eye steak with Welsh mac & cheese"). The White Chapel - the mac and cheese was nothing like I've ever had before, and I really liked it. It was a different, but really good, a taste that I can't describe. The steak part was good too, but even better were the crispier, greasier pieces. (Side note: this is also my fries preference: greasy, crunchy, or both. I won't eat normal-looking/tasting fries.) Steak and gravy boxty tots - The steak was similar here, but with gravy, obviously. The gravy was good, a little salty, as gravies are. But the potatoes that it came with were... also something I've never had before. I took a picture of it--I can't describe this either, but I liked it--a lot. I still don't know what a boxty tot is.

    (4)
  • Thomas N.

    This place is amazing! After not getting a waitress for over 10 minutes across the street we left there and decided to try here. So glad we did because this place is a hidden gem in the south side of pittsburgh. The food is delicious and you get a lot for the price. Make sure u stop in

    (5)
  • Randy H.

    Love this place! If you're in the mood for pot pies have I got a place for you. I love the Pub Chip Shop! This cute little store front on E Carson Street in South Side Pittsburgh has an amazing selection of pies to pick from. Today we tried the mushroom risotto pit pie, the flavors are amazing. I love the cute size, just the right sized portion! Along with the pot pie I also ordered the oysters and chips combo. Five fresh oysters battered in cornmeal breading and served with a hefty portion of fries. Served in a white paper bag that's fun to tear into. Loved this dish too. Very tasty! They have a large selection of sauces to top it off so the choices were difficult but I settled on Thai chili sauce and was very pleased with my selection. My daughter and I placed our order and had a seat at the community table. The wait was reasonable and the food was hot, everything was delicious. I would definitely recommend this place if you're ever in the South Side of Pittsburgh. I've hardly done the menu for this place justice; you've got to try this place for yourself. You won't be disappointed.

    (5)
  • Camy C.

    This was the first meal we had when we arrived in Pittsburgh after 5 hours of driving and we were starving! Took ~10 min for most of our food to arrive (seafood pie was delivered later) but we tried the following: Fish and Chips - Haddock hand dipped in our house Beer Batter w Chips $8 with the spicy thai chili sauce. This was my favorite.. delicious flaky beer batter. The chips were perfectly done. well, my favorite was actually the spicy thai chili sauce. I wanted to bring a bucket of that sauce home. nice kick with Asian flavors. Seafood Pie with boxty tots $9 - haddock, salmon and shrimp in a creamy sweet corn shrimp sauce. We had a similar dish while traveling in Ireland last month and while it was good, it was nothing outstanding. What are boxty tots? Well, they were like a combination of hush puppies and potato hash (in a ball shape). It was ok... not sure what else is in it since it wasn't all potato.. some kind of binding agent to hold it together which made it feel doughy to me. We were stuffed with the other foods so ended up taking this to go after two bites.. We got a side of Mac and Cheese $3 - tender pasta in creamy Welsh cheddar sauce. It was really nice when warmed up again in microwave the next morning. All in all, it was good. I'd probably only come back for the fish and chips.

    (3)
  • Annie C.

    As a long time fan of Piper's Pub, I was anxiously awaiting for the Chip Shop to open. And it was worth the wait! Luckily the shop opened while I was pregnant and I gladly took advantage of the whole "eating for two" thing! I love everything, from the classic fish and chips, to the Cornish pasty, to the sausage roll and the banger bap. Oh the baps! I love the baps-basically a bun, but SO much more! I went again tonight with my family and it was fantastic. I had a bap and the welsh Mac and cheese on the side. It's all just as good as it was when the place opened.

    (5)
  • Derry R.

    Great value for your dollar. Being rooted from the Emerald Isle, the chips here remind me of home. We ordered boxty tots with cheddar and bacon, fish & chips as well as a chicken bap with Welsh cheddar. In my opinion, the boxty tots were the weakest dish. I would have liked them to be more fried. The fish was huge for the price, and the chicken bap was enormous. Completed my meal with a Strongbow English cider. Would definitely recommend!

    (4)
  • Julia M.

    I am in love. I'm so excited about this place that I am writing this review while I am still eating the pie because I feel the need to share the awesomeness. Like right now. I love savory pie, and the Steak and Ale pie is an incredible rendition comparable to the pies that I've had in England and Wales. I decided to make it a binge and went for the scotch egg, too, which was (no lie) my favorite food when I was growing up in England. The atmosphere is lovely - big communal style tables if you want to stay to eat and the staff were unreasonably friendly. You can hot pies to eat in or to go (which is what I did), but apparently you can get them to heat up yourself, too. I can't wait to sacrifice my waist-line to try the rest of their menu.

    (5)
  • Chris H.

    I was really excited to try this place, but was slightly disappointed by my meal of perch tacos. They were dry, lacked sauce, and were served on cold tortillas. I would give the tacos 2 stars, but I also realize that I went to a fish and chips place and got tacos, so I'll also take into consideration that I should have tried the fish and chips instead. My boyfriend thought his thai chili chicken tacos were four star worthy. The only thing here that I would really recommend was the mac n cheese. It was delightful. Sometimes you get bland sauce and overcooked noodles, but this was not the case this time. The sauce was pretty special. It was creamy and very flavorful. I had to physically move the cup it came in, so I would not eat my boyfriends half *accidentally.* I would go back just for the mac n cheese. I might even be interested in trying the fish and chips. Oh, also, the boxy tots seem to just be mashed potatoes dropped into a fryer. They were herb seasoned and pretty unique.

    (3)
  • Amanda C.

    A little bit of home! I have been dying to try this place. I'm from Australia and there's nothing like a good meat pie to comfort the soul. I ordered the Steak & Ale pie and couldn't wait to start devouring it. I asked for it to be extra hot and they kindly obliged. The pie itself was very tasty but unfortunately, for my preference, the ratio of filling to pastry was out - 1/3 filling, 2/3 pastry, making it difficult to taste the delicious filling. Surprisingly, the star of the show turned out to be the Perch Tacos - these were amazing!! Coated and fried to flaky perfection, placed within a Reyna tortilla and then topped off with cabbage, Baja sauce and fresh cilantro. An absolute winner! The Pub Chip also has a small selection of beers and cider available. The space inside in quite small - fitting maybe 10 or so customers but more than adequate for turn over. Perfect for a pre-movie meal or quick meal out.

    (4)
  • Meghan B.

    I've been meaning to try this place out for a while now and I finally did! Thank god I did! I don't know how I lived without their Thai chili chicken tacos... $5 for two tacos; the chicken is fried fresh when you order, napa slaw, Thai chili sauce and some scallions. Simple and delicious! The chicken was perfect- juicy, thin but tasty breading and they were huge! The sauce wasn't too spicy and the slaw complemented both really well. For $5- the quality and quantity is unbeatable. I also ordered their fried mushrooms with a side of ranch. Wow. Perfectly fried with a puffy, light breading. They went so well with the ranch, too. Customer service was perfect as well- friendly and super helpful. I cannot wait to bring my boyfriend here, he's going to be in love. I already have told all my coworkers in the southside to get here ASAP! Yum!

    (5)
  • Jay B.

    Oh my this is an awesome place to grab some lunch. I went with my husband and toddler we ordered a variety of foods mac n cheese my son loves the steak n gravy tot box was so great the breaded mushrooms probably the best tasting I have ever eaten. My husband got the bangers tot box. We got the scotch pie and the steak and ale pie Togo yummy. we will absolutely be back and most likely quite often. I highly recommend this place even if your not on the area it's worth the drive

    (5)
  • Bernadette U.

    Full disclosure I've never been inside this establishment. We've always ordered to go and my husband has picked up and brought home. But, man everything I've ordered from this place is amazing and authentic to similar items I've had during visits to Ireland. Fish n' Chips, the Shrimp n' Chips, the Seafood Pie, the Scotch Pie, and Mushy Peas I would highly recommend all of these items! I'm looking forward to exploring more of the menu. In terms of portions, it's a lot of food and I have on occasion ordered the Kid Boxes which are scaled down version of their Mains, which is a great way to enjoy this menu. Also, their portions are great for sharing, so orders of their mains are more than enough for 3 people. But again, I've never eaten in-house which is why I didn't rate the full 5 stars.

    (4)
  • Chelsea S.

    So I have decided to update because I've been here since my last review and actually tried stuff off of their menu rather than Pecan Rolls (amazinnnngg) & sausage rolls. My go-to here is the chicken and chips- which to my surprise arent chips.. they are french fries. Am i the only person who didnt know that, lol. It was a great surprise. I ordered my chicken strips (3) with the welch cheddar dip. The chicken was tasty and you can tell that its hand-breaded. I did really like it-- but I have had a few times where i find it too salty.. whether its too much seasoned salt, garlic salt or regular salt im not sure.. but it tastes a tad toooo salty (same with fries) The welch cheddar is a GREAT dip, but i wish they gave you more :( its those tiny little cups. I could scoop half a piece of chicken in it and use it all. Im a condiment person :D One time, Bobby ordered the steak pot pie and added mac & cheese on top (munchie food at its finest) That was reallllly good! Great pot pies from this restaurant. Oh, another time bobby had the oysters and chips. He really liked it. I'm personally not a fan of oysters. i tried it and the breading was tasty :p They have nice hours too.. I've been here on a Saturday at 1:45am. They informed us that they closed at 3am- kudos to those workers!

    (4)
  • Michelle G.

    A-MAZ-ING! Super helpful staff and fresh out of this world food. Definitely want to limit this to days when you've got a good workout in since most of the menu is fried or bakes bread happiness. Everything came out in less than 10 minutes- fresh and hot! The fish was out of this world. Simple, fresh- not too greasy and not too much breading. Loved the Thai Chicken Boxty with box tots- the box tots are morsels of heavenly potato and herb happiness- and the cabbage and thai sauce over everything is nice and sweet/spice. I HIGHLY recommend either (or both.) We also tried the mac and cheese and thought is was just so-so. I could see how some folks love it- just wasn't our favorite. We happily washed down this delicious food with Strongbow Cider. I recommend this place.

    (5)
  • Nikki B.

    We were famished after a concert and needed some late night eats. So we headed to the Pub Chip Shop and weren't disappointed! We spit an order of the Thai Chili Chicken Boxty Tots. Amazing. If you like heat order them! I had the seafood pie, it was both filling and delicious. Pittsburgh is lucky to have such a unique eatery.

    (5)
  • Jerel V.

    I took my kids here, because I was excited about their menu, and I was craving fish tacos, the crew at pub chip are awesome and the food was off the charts, my tacos were super fresh and my kids loved their food. I plan to make many future visits.

    (5)
  • Lillian C.

    Fantastic fish and chips, absolutely perfect and piping hot! The breading has the right amount of crunch without being dry and the fish is very juicy, tender, and succulent! This was a steal at 8 bucks. The fries were exactly like I like em- fat, stubby, fresh, and crispy and golden on the outside while hot and tender on the inside. We also had the gulf shrimp as well which was marvelous, but the fish edges out on this one. The curry sauce was absolutely divine as well. If I had to knock one thing, it'll be the boxty tots. I subbed my fries for tots and I found them way too dense (the binding was a bit gummy for my taste) and I could have done without it. Thankfully, they give you an INSANE amount of chips so that you can pretend you're eating in moderation while you share / steal other people's fries.

    (5)
  • Kimberly T.

    We were trying to figure out where to have dinner when I read Sarah K.'s review if this place. Hot fried food on a cold snowy night sounded wonderful. I ordered the Shrimp and Chips. It came with 5 huge battered shrimp. It had a bit to much breading for my taste but they were still delicious. I dipped the shrimp in the house cocktail sauce and dipped my fries in the Baja sauce. The Baja sauce is like a thick ranch dressing. I'm not a huge ranch dressing fan but I loved the Baja. My hubby ordered the Fish & Chips. It had two huge pieces of fish. The fish was tender and flaky with the crust that was the perfect amount of crispy batter. He dipped it in the Thai Chili sauce which was creamy and spicy. He also had the tarter sauce which was good but a smidge mayonnaisey. I wanted to try the Grandma's Apple Pie but I was too stuffed. Guess I will have to come back . Actually there are a lot if things in their menu that I would like to try.

    (4)
  • Lin X.

    I ordered fish and chips as takeout. The chips were awesome and I really loved them. But the fish was just okay. They weren't tender enough for my taste. I'll probably come back to try other items on the menu.

    (3)
  • Faith A.

    Now don't get me wrong, I like the Chip Shop... I just not a grease laden fried or filthy food lover overall (with the exception of French fries) and that is where my 3 stars come from. If you definitely don't want a healthier or balanced meal- you are surely to be in a gluttons paradise here. Sausage rolls, scotch eggs, fried everything, and hand pies galore... I like the shrimp and chips, BLT Bap, and thai chicken tacos - when I'm craving something like this, this is a great option. The staff is always nice, helpful/willing to make a recommendation, and the space is really cool. I guess if you want something healthier, go next door to Pipers- some great salad or veggie options :)

    (3)
  • Jammy K.

    OMG the best food i've ever had in my life. I am a gluten for this place. Def going again.

    (5)
  • Andy T.

    When this chip shop advertised the magic ingredient - curry sauce - i scoffed. Curry sauce is hit and miss in the the UK, where I am from, so no way did i think it could be replicated 5,000 miles from home. I didnt even order it, but my friend did, and one dip convinced me! The chips were golden, the pies flaky and this is the best chip shop outside of the British Isles i have eaten in. Chamone! Owww! Double michael jackson

    (5)
  • Ashley H.

    If your looking for comfort food that's priced right and the flavor is even better than you imagined, that's the Pub Chip Shop. Oh and you better come hungry because the portions aren't tiny! The BF and I decided to treat ourselves to some post Valentine's Day belly lovin's and stopped in to try the talk of the Southside - The Pub Chip Shop. We walk in not knowing what to expect: Its similar to a deli counter - the menu is on the wall and you walk up when you know what you want to order. Decisions, decisions. The BF chose the Fish n Chips (one of us had to) and I selected the daily special of Brisket Tots and Mac. Since we were feeling especially indulgent, we decided to try their Vegan Mushroom Risotto Pie. All of this food, plus a few NA beverages and tip, around $35. Not bad at all! When it arrived - Sweet Lord where are we putting all of it!?!?! I had to try the pie - Flakey and buttery crust with amazing flavor of mushroom risotto inside. I could just eat this and be happy. But no - I have a whole meal to consume. Up next the Brisket - I couldn't even see it ... It was covered in mac n cheese!!! Under the cheese was brisket, THEN tots!!! HOLY MOLEY!!! So creamy and flavorful and delicious. It's everything you loved as a kid, adultified. That's right - a new word - adultified. The BF said (and I couldn't try the fish and chips because I was burried in cheese and beef) the fish was crispy and fries were delicious... But it too was huge! Next time we have decided that we will SHARE a meal and a pie because our stomachs were incredibly full - but OH so happy.

    (5)
  • Allie O.

    Bravo! This is hands down my new favorite food joint! Nothing beats the prices, portions, and excellent customer service! Everyone here is super down to earth and friendly! It's so relieving and it makes me want to continue coming back. I recommend the bloody hot seitan wings, best in town for all you veggies! Also the FRIES!!! Seriously, amazing. I've had a lot of fries in my time, I'm sorry, chips, chips in my time and these are hands down the best I've had! Moral of this review, you will not be disappointed.

    (5)
  • Mayowa B.

    The Pub Chip Shop was an aaaaaaamazing place! Their food was BOMB!! I had a boxty, which is a potato pancake, with scrambled eggs, juicy steak, and a fresh white cheese sauce on top. It was made fresh to order and was only 7 bucks! I just can't believe this place exists, I can't wait to go back--- hidden treasure! It's more of a grab and go place but there's a little bit of searing inside. Highly recommended, I WILL be back for more

    (5)
  • William M.

    After attending the Yelp Burgh bash event, I left with one restaurant I really wanted to actually go to and try. The sampling from Piper's Pub and the Pub Chip Shop, in my opinion, were the top offering of the evening. So some co-workers and I were heading for an attempted evening of karaoke at Lava Lounge, and decided to try dinner at either Piper's or the Chip Shop. We opted for something less formal, and hit the Chip Shop. Now, I would have given them a full five stars, but even with the five-star aspects that I really do like, I will wrap this up with the one that I don't. And it's easily fixable. The menu is truly unique for this area, with the Brit offerings ranging from the bangers and mash to the but-of-course fish and chips. One the sign outside they were promoting their Nutella Rangoons with a peanut sauce on one side, and the other side was the nana's pierogi special of the day, which was pierogi on a bed of halushki. My co-workers both ordered the Nana's pierogi special, and I went right for the staple...the fish and chips, even though I've been no-carbing it for the last month. The atmosphere is...well...deli counter. One big high bench with chairs on either side as a seating area, with an additional few seats at the window counter. Doesn't really shout 'Come on IN and eat', but rather 'Here ya go, take it with you'. We planned to eat there, but no one asked 'For here or to go?' so our food ended up coming in to-go boxes and a bag. I was in a suit coming from work and going to karaoke, and I really would have loved to use a plate and a fork...even a paper plate...I'm cool with that. But instead, I was eating magma hot fish out of a paper bag by wrapping it in napkins and dipping it in the tartar sauce. ALL of their drink offerings are bottled, even water. So if you're a Diet Coke addict like me, they only have Pepsi products, or a collection of specialty sodas. No brewed iced tea. And I REALLY hate getting a plastic bottle of water in a restaurant. But that's what I had to do. My co-workers didn't rave OR complain about their pierogis. They just ate them, so I can't really comment on those. But I can say that my fish and chips were the top of the line, and very fairly priced. Two healthy sized chunks of fish, with a delicious home made batter, and a boatload of pretty chunky chips that were done just right. The fish taste exactly like good fish should, as opposed to either breaded dry sawdust or something that washed up on a beach and roasted in the tropical sun for a week, which I have found at numerous other fish-raving establishments in the burgh. These fish and chips are a perfect take-out goodie. I know that they are limited on space, but they could nudge just a tad nearer to a 'restaurant' by at least asking if we plan to eat there. And hit up Aldi for a case of paper plates. Or grab some plastic plates or baskets and toss them in their dishwasher next door at Piper's. If I lived on the South Side, it might actually be a 'fast food' joint that I would hit frequently when I was coming home from work and didn't feel like cooking. But I do not live on the South Side, and I am truly grateful for that. The South Side is just a tad too 'Coney Island Side Show meets drunken frat children' for my tastes. So there really isn't much to draw me there. However, I will still go back and try a real sit down meal at Piper's Pub the next time I muster up the desire to venture into the side show. And even though The Chip Shop isn't on my route to become a regular stop, I do very highly recommend it if you are in the area. It's very reasonable and the food is done with dignity. But without a 'sit down' option that is really viable, it won't draw me back there. And ironically, neither will karaoke at the Lava Lounge.

    (4)
  • Larissa G.

    When I heard about The Pub Chip Shop I was ecstatic. As a study abroad alum I'd been craving true English fish and chips on a regular basis since I returned home several years ago. Now I wish my schedule and the South Side's parking situation weren't always getting in my way, because otherwise I'd stop in here a lot more often! The moment I walked in I knew I was going to be happy - the smells of the fish being cooked and the pasties for sale immediately reminded me of my time overseas. In fact seeing the pasties made me happier than the knowledge I'd be eating fish and chips again - I lived off of those during my travels and knowing I could leave with a Cornish pasty or even a Pittsburgh-theme pierogi pasty made me happier than I can explain. But that would have to wait, as that first visit was about once thing and one thing only. I sat down with my lunch companion after we got one order of fish and chips. Holy heck, those fish and chips! They were enormous. They were one of the freshest samples of haddock you can find in western Pennsylvania. And all of the fried breading tasted light and practically melted as I ate it, and best of all, it wasn't dripping grease everywhere as I ate it. Yep - that's English-style fish all right! And the hand-cut chips (french fries, for the uninitiated) were cut into huge portions and tasted like potatoes. Yes, this is a big deal. How often do you really get chips/fries that taste like potatoes when you go out for lunch or dinner? Not often enough in my book. Eating that meal after so long was kind of perfect, although in true American style our order of fish and chips was so massive that we had to take some leftovers home - sadly we didn't take a pasty or dessert home with us as well at that time. Really the enormous portions are my only complaint, as I'd love for a smaller option to be available. But still, who am I to complain about delicious goodness? I'm dying to come back and sample their desserts, as I've heard good things. I've had some pasties at events around the 'Burgh and yep - they're delicious too! So all around, I approve of this place and I am extremely happy that this shop came to Pittsburgh. Definitely stop in if you haven't yet!

    (4)
  • Madeline V.

    I love this shop and was so happy when I spotted it on East Carson Street near my workplace. The fish & chips here is the perfect thing to order...the batter isn't too heavy and the fish seems very fresh. The chips are thick-cut and stand up well to the hearty two pieces of fish that come with each order. Since fish & chips is the basic premise of shops such as this one it's the only thing I tried my first time, but I'm dying to come back and sample the pies as well as the Thai fried chicken tacos or the tots that have received such rave reviews. I'm glad The Pub Chip Shop is in Pittsburgh!

    (5)
  • Jason P.

    I love this place. This is one of those South Side joints that I can't get enough of. The staff has always been extremely friendly- one time the gent working the register shorted me a dollar in my change. I completely didn't notice and was pleasantly surprised when he walked over to me after realizing the mishap and returned me a buck. Sadly, not too many places these days can I say for sure would do the same thing. The perch fish tacos are great. The Scotch Eggs are great. The steak and ale pie is great. Notice a trend?

    (5)
  • Laura M.

    My dining companion was on a pescatarian diet for Lent. One night in Mar., he was originally planning to have me over for dinner at his place, but he got stuck at work late. This gave me a good excuse to suggest that we check out the Pub Chip Shop, which my labmate had recommended to me, when he texted to ask if we could just eat out somewhere instead. Both of us ordered the fried haddock. Trying to make a somewhat healthy choice, my dining companion substituted cole slaw for the chips (fries). I, on the other hand, decided to enjoy the fried goodness without shame, and ordered the mac and cheese in addition to the chips. Although it was more fried goodness than I could consume in one sitting, I certainly did not regret this choice! The fish was excellent; crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside. My dining companion, who'd visited the UK as a child, said that it was very much like the fish and chips he remembered ordering in Scotland. The chips, however, were the highlight of the meal. They're of the thick-cut variety, and were crispy on the inside and soft (like a baked potato) on the inside. The one part of the meal that disappointed slightly was the mac and cheese (score: 6.0). Although the sauce was thick and creamy, the white cheese was just too mild for my taste. I tried a sample of the mushy peas, and they were delicious--next time, I'll order them instead. I washed all of this down with a can of Irn Bru, a Scottish soda that tastes vaguely like a carbonated orange creamsicle. I couldn't stop there, however--oh, no. I had to try the fried Cadbury cream egg! And once again, I had no regrets. The egg, which is battered in Irn Bru, melted in my mouth with an explosion of chocolate and vanilla cream flavor once I bit through the crispy outer fried shell. I'm sure I gained at least a pound that day from consuming all of this fried goodness, but boy, was it worth it! We ate in, which was fine since it was late on a Tues. night. The guy at the counter was very friendly and conversational, and explained how everything was made from scratch, pointing out the bags of potatoes for the chips. I look forward to returning once I've melted off the weight, particularly so I can try the pasties. This is definitely one of the most unique eating experiences in PGH.

    (5)
  • John H.

    It's unique, tasty and exactly what you'd expect. You're not going to out-cardio what you order and everything is brown. Brown as in fried, but isn't that the point? Scotch egg was great and this place would be perfect late at night stumbling in between bars.

    (4)
  • Damaris S.

    Very sad day last month. The food smelled amazing but the packaging could be improved. Spent like $7 on a meat pie thing to-go, and when I walked down the block I dropped it. Of course it ended up upside-down and the folded box opened to spill my pie on the street. I'm sure it would have been amazing. Maybe BYOB: Bring Your Own Bag if you get some thing to-go since it's not provided. Food here is worth the extra protection!

    (4)
  • Shaun E.

    Gotta give it to them for bring creative. The walls are covered in menu items. The restaurant was small. There's like three tables in the whole place. I'm surprised there was nothing out back or upstairs to sit. Maybe some outside patio stuff would help open it up. It's the same owners as pipers pub which is also delicious. I got the fish and chips. It came out quick and piping hot. The batter was crispy and the fish. Oh my. It was so fresh and absolutely no fishy taste whatsoever. The problem with coming hot out of the oil was that it was unedible. Even after waiting ten minutes the center remained tough to eat. I snacked on the chips while I waited and they were somewhat overcooked and oversalted. I wish they wouldn't have salted it so I could control how much I wanted on it. I'll have to come back to get the fried desserts. I'm surprised the cashier didn't recommend that when I asked him what I should order! Overall I'd say I'd recommend this. Definitely something different in the southside.

    (4)
  • Lynn H.

    We had fish and chips. The.batter was amazing. It was not the thick gooey mess it was light and crispy. The ice cream sandwiches tasted homemade. It draws a good crowd and patrons were friendly.

    (5)
  • Jeffrey V.

    A great find while visiting Pittsburgh. Portions are huge and very creative. I had the White Chapel and it was enough for two. The sausage roll was delicious and more of an English sausage than an American. Seating is a bit limited but tables turn quickly. If your a fan of food trucks you'll love this place. All the taste of a gourmet truck without the uncertainty and eating in the wild.

    (5)
  • Rachel C.

    Sweet baby Jesus was I sinfully gluttonous today! But it was well worth it for all the tasty morsels of food I devoured! I have been waiting and waiting and waiting for this to open and the day has finally come... AND YUM! I love me some fish n chips and this hits the spot. It's not across the pond (well maybe a river or two), but right here in good ole Pittsburgh. You may get great fried fish during Lent around these parts, but now it's year round here! I had to go with the classic order for my first time. The fish was undoubtedly fresh and the deep fry was crisp and surprisingly not greasy in the least. I really enjoyed the fries too. You know those fries you kill for? The ones that are so crispy and perfect, you almost don't need to dip them in ketchup? Almost. These are them, yo! I had a couple bites of the mac n' cheese as well. Love the big noodles, but it could have been a little bit creamier. But I didn't stop there! Remember, gluttonous? So I tried the oatmeal toffee chocolate chip ice cream sandwich. Do I even need to say how amazing it was? And with freshly baked cookies? AND ICE CREAM. And the apple pie tasted straight outta yo momma's oven. We got crafty and scraped half the ice cream off the cookie and made ourselves an a la mode pie. Desperate fat kid times, you know? The fried mars bar was a warm melty fried mars bar. Was it delicious? Yes. But the other desserts are just made with homemade goodness, they'd be hard to avoid! Yep, this all happened. You read it here first. I wasn't hungry until 9pm that night. When I ate an apple. Which was boring and lame.

    (5)
  • Jim A.

    This place does no wrong when it's time to loosen the belt a lil bit. Hands down best fish n chips in the city. Scotch eggs are worldly and the fried candy bars are a perfect end to a meal. Every time I've been here (I think 5 times), nothing has been even close to just average, just amazing. Now maybe my yinzer comes out when I stop by, bc of all the fried food. But I bet on Donnie Iris's musical talent that you won't have a bad meal. Unless you hail from SoCal.

    (5)
  • Donald S.

    As far as fish and chips go, this is part of the elite

    (4)
  • Alberta H.

    Chris and I visited late one cold Friday night. There are not a ton of spots to sit and eat your food, if we lived in the south side I guarantee we would be getting takeout on the regular. I tried the Thai chicken boxty and Chris had the fried oysters with chips. The chicken boxty was delish, the biggest surprise was the tots! These were homemade balls of almost mashed potatoes that were then fried. They looked almost like hush puppies and were amazing! Typically when people talk about tots I envision the tubular potatoes that nearly caused a riot on Glee. These were grown up tots and they was fantastic. Chris's oysters were fantastic, the breading was super flavorful. The fries! Lord the fries! They were thick cut babies that I normally sigh at because I expect mealy centers. Not so with these chips! They were thick and perfectly crispy! Odes have already been written about these chips on yelp, and people aren't lying! They also have beers (for dine in only) or 6 packs to go. I will definitely return! On an off time so that we can get a seat because I'm afraid if wreck while trying to eat those fries!

    (5)
  • Tony D.

    This place is quite a bit smaller and quieter than the boisterous Piper's Pub next door, which is great if you're not looking for a bar atmosphere. The items are very straightforward; signatures are of course fish (or various other seafoods) with chips. The chips are fantastic, salty, and crispy. The fried fish is very fresh and tasty. We also tried a bap, which is essentially a sandwich, although with no other fillings. They have a number of other food types as well, like tacos and beef patties, which may be my palate next time.

    (4)
  • Jack M.

    This place is absolutely da bomb. Fantastic food of all kinds and the British/Scottish is as good as it gets. Go for the fish and chips. The battered cod is quite fresh and the batter that they use to coat the cob is heavenly. Their daily specials are also quite a steal. Just be sure to ask what they are when you go or just hit up their Twitter for that info updated daily. Their pot pies are amazing (great combinations). Their Clam Chowder is yummy (warm & creamy, full of flavor). And the Scottish Eggs are quite the transcendental experience. Prices are quite reasonable. You can't really go wrong with just about anything.

    (5)
  • Jeremia F.

    I really enjoyed the simplicity of this place, order your food off of the menu on the wall and take it with you or grab a seat at a communal table and enjoy your meal while meeting someone new. We kept our first visit simple by ordering fish and chips. I feel that they really did it right here. The fish was silky and flaky and the batter was light and crisp with no spongy pockets of oil. Probably the best fried fish I have had in the city if Pittsburgh. I was raised on Fish Fry don't cha know. The price was right and the lady at the counter was kind enough to answer a number of my questions about the menu since there were many things I have never heard of. The only thing that sort of irks me is the TIP jar on the counter of these places, a place were I irder at the counter, retrieve my order an than clean up after myself. Have I missed the point????

    (4)
  • laura W.

    This place is divine. We got a pasty, pie, soup and a dessert. Everything was fresh, flavorful and DELICIOUS. Not expensive either! I recommend going for the pies- they are more filling and a little more bang for your buck. The soup we had- seafood chowder- was freaking incredible. I also recommend going for the specials: -brisket/cheddar pie -Irn Bru battered Cadbury egg This place is amazing.

    (5)
  • Elizabeth K.

    I LOVE MEAT PIES.... That said, I don't understand why this place is not open past 11 o'clock on a Thursday evening when everyone knows that everyone goes out on Thursdays in the south side... ALSO, the fried potatoes and GRAVY are mmmmmmazing.

    (4)
  • Erin L.

    Amazing! Food is really good, you can't go wrong. The shop is tiny but they are going for the English style take away chip shop vibe. Their meat pies are fun but I am a big fan of the tots and the shrimp and chips!

    (5)
  • Amanda M.

    If I could, I'd give Pub Chip Shop 10 stars. What a great addition to the south side. Quality, tasty, artisanal food done quickly! I chose the special of the day which included pulled pork in kraut with bacon accompanied by potato bliss. Imagine a hash brown and a hush puppy had a love child and dressed him up in sour cream and chives. That's what I call potato bliss. I also purchased the ice cream cookie sandwich special which was a peanut butter cookie with chocolate ice cream. It was the size of a softball! My only criticism is that the cookie was a bit hard (even after letting it thaw a little) which made it difficult to bite into sandwich style. Overall, the world needs more places like this!

    (5)
  • MaryAlice R.

    I want to give this place another try due to the reviews. I got the fish tacos and the fish was not de-boned making the whole taco disappointing. I will try the pasties next time I think since they look amazing.

    (3)
  • Barry R.

    The Chip Shop is on a mission to change English food's bad reputation. You won't find bland, overly salted, or soggy fried food here, only freshly prepared UK soul food classics with creative twists. Will the food here take years off your life? Will the food here add life to your years? To both questions I emphatically answer, "Yes, absolutely!" I'd like to start by saying that I lost track of time and accidentally skipped my gym class to eat fried food here. My original plan was to workout for 90 sweaty minutes of pain and gain. Instead I lost track of time and space, sampling the various beautiful battered bangers that the chip shop proudly purveys. In hindsight, while many would be ashamed of such behavior, I regret nothing! The chip shop is worth skipping out on important life events like anniversaries or possibly even your own wedding (If it's meant to be, they'll elope and conduct the ceremony at the chip shop) If I'm running late for a triple bypass operation, safe bet you'll find me here, scarfing the best crispy fish and chips I've ever had outside of London. Pittsburgh does fried fish well in general, but no one does it better than the Chip Shop. They offer all the fixins' from heinz ketchup, to grey poupon, to sriracha, to malt vinegar, and tons of extra homemade sauces in between, like thai chilli sauce and ranch dressing. The mac and cheese texture and flavor were excellent, pro tip: add the provided malt vinegar for a little hint of tang that perfects it! My wife got the Scotch Eggs which are hard boiled eggs, wrapped in sausage, then deep fried. When you polish off that artery assassination, you can finish off with apple pie or an over the top oatmeal toffee chocolate chip ice cream sandwich. Friendly fast and knowledgeable service. Extremely reasonable prices. Attractive wooden butcher block tables and window views. An epic vintage cash register to ring up the best UK comfort food you'll find outside of the isles. It don't get no better!

    (5)
  • Pauline D.

    Stopped here for lunch before heading back to NY. So happy we did! The fish and chips were absolutely amazing and my husband loved the perch tacos. Will definitely return when in the area again.

    (5)
  • Joseph T.

    I was quite satisfied with the quality of the food. I really enjoyed the White Chapel which is a sandwich with fried flank steak, macaroni n cheese, and chopped raw onions. I would have prefered sauteed onions to raw onions, but that is the no qualm I can muster. The Mac'n'cheese was fantastic! Overall, the sandwich was a very interesting take on a cheesesteak sandwich. I also tried a piece of pie from my friend and thought it was quite good too. Oh, and I didn't see any mashed peas on the menu. I liked the seating here. There is a communal table that seats about a dozen and a counter which seats another half dozen. The restaurant was empty when I stopped by, but I could easily find myself talking to another patron here. Though, it's kind of difficult to talk because they play very loud music. I suspect music was being blasted because it was a Saturday night (hopefully, another reviewer can confirm this occurrence). Lastly, the name of the restaurant is a bit misleading as they do not serve any alcohol. I think 'The Chip Shop' is more appropriate. If that name is already taken, then maybe 'The Pittsburgh Chip Shop.' For me having the word 'pub' in your restaurant's name signals that you serve alcohol (particularly beer); however, this isn't the biggest problem because the restaurant is located in Southside where you can easily find an establishment serving alcohol.

    (4)
  • Sarah G.

    Not going to lie, this place was a little underwhelming. We came here late at night to try some greasy fried food and watch drunk Yinzers stroll the strip. Drunk Yinzers? Check. Greasy fried food? Check. But good grub? Ehh. We had the sausage roll and french fire sandwich. The sausage roll tasted a little off to me -- maybe too much spice? And the sammy was literally just two pieces of bread and french fries. That's it. What? Then there was the deep fried Mars Bar, which anyone who has respect for their body should avoid completely. It was soggy and greasy, not a novelty worth eating. The only bright spot in a sea of fried food were the tater tots. These homemade balls filled with cheddar-y goodness are the best thing I ate here. Worth getting some to go next time you're in town.

    (3)
  • Darren W.

    The Pub Chip Shop serves as a model for that which is novel and affordable in modern urban dining. Nothing on their menu is above $9, and everything they offer is either a twist on the familiar or something uncommonly seen in this city. Furthermore, much of what's on the bill of fare can be eaten without utensils, and all of it is easily portable. A week or so ago, a couple of friends from out of town and I took a Sunday evening drive down to the South Side to see what was causing such a stir and found that the buzz is justified. Brick walls, an antique cash register, a case full of odd-looking pastries, and a gang of young gents with tattoos and hip facial hair met our gazes as we passed through the Pub Chip Shop's doors. Dining space is limited to some stools, a counter, and a table, but luckily this part of town wasn't brimming with binge drinkers at the time. Considering the shop's incredibly reasonable pricing, we elected to take on damn near half the bill of fare, which ranges from purely Scottish delicacies such as pastys, boxty, and baps to more worldly eats like pierogi, Doner kebabs, fish tacos, and fried drumsticks. The three of us stood with fists upward and stomachs roaring, our appetites guided by the spirits of freedom-fighters long fallen. We knew that a horde awaited us, the outnumbered... youtube.com/watch?v=uUoy… youtube.com/watch?v=WvI8… The army of food we faced included battlers from both the British Isles and The States. Two weighty clucker legs, brined, flour-coated, and christened in hot fat, not all of which was drained, charged forth first. The poultry within the brittle, seasoned jacket was dewy, fragile, and full-flavored, displaying that the UK has its own mastery of Southern cooking to contend with. I would spare one of the warclubs of protein for Kay to devour later at home. A squadron of fried oysters stormed forward next. Coated in armor of cornmeal, each mollusk bled heavily. Juice and saltwater rushed down my throat as I conquered each crunchy, slippery, brackish minion. An honorable cole slaw that was creamy but not overly so would cleanse my palate for what was to come. While Matt and Renee clashed with bangers, rashers, and vegan vindaloo (!), I had a goliath of a pot pie to challenge. Round with walls prison-high, the Seafood Pie was a circular panzer of bronze, flaky dough that contained within it a milky yet hearty stew of haddock, oysters, and shrimp. The "creamy sauce" as described on the menu made its presence known, but did not coat the tongue so much that the seafood's robust flavors were missed. I split it open, destroying the craft and vanquishing its inhabitants. Onward... "Chips" accompanied the chicken and the oysters and may as well have been golems of gorgeously saffron-colored spud. Forged from a union of mashed potato and potato chip, the exteriors were hard, but when punctured revealed lush, fluffy interiors. As they mindlessly, obediently marched towards me, I crunched and munched through these tuber soldiers with the ruthlessness of a tyrannosaurus. A terrifying trio of desserts would conspire for my final test: Grandma's Apple Pie, Oatmeal Toffee Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sandwich, and The Deep Fried Mars Bar. Craggy and long like a scaled sea serpent, I've long tracked the Deep Fried Mars Bar like Bernard Heuvelmans did the Loch Ness Monster. I had seen it prepared on television. I once tried to recreate it and failed. The true nature of my mission had been revealed. For too long, I'd been... youtube.com/watch?v=UEpc… Before it would allow me a duel, it would first put a pie and a cookie in my way. The ice cream sandwich was captured and detained, but the apple pie was overstuffed with shards of tart, caramelized, cinnamon-dusted fruit and a sort of "cream" as PCS calls it, the crust remaining essentially the same as that of the seafood variety. The cookie sandwich had a rocky, candied, frozen exterior, but the power of my jaws and canines proved too great to protect the chilling, vanilla-flecked dairy product. The Mars log had no more beasts to second it. Hissing, it lunged, I sidestepped, taking a huge, telling chomp out of it, nearly burning my mouth on its molten, luscious innards of chocolate and caramel. To feel the sugary and crisp give way to the honeyed and luxurious is one of dining's greatest pleasures. With this trial complete, we headed back home with prisoners of war for Kay to have her way with. The Pub Chip Shop is the worthiest of restaurant experiments for it is directly taking on the fast food hegemony with horns out.

    (5)
  • Maura Z.

    This place is pretty good mostly, but don't expect anything decent during the night shift. We waited over a half hour for our order to come up, and when we finally got it, it wasn't very good. The tots were burnt, bacon undercooked, and the burger (mctavish) was cold and overdone. Way overpriced for the quality, obviously.

    (1)
  • Jim B.

    I like the pies and sausage rolls a lot. The pasties are unfortunately not much like an English pasty, the ingredients are all wrong, and the pastry is really dry. The Fish and Chips are really good, but the chips are often overdone or a strange very dark brown color. They have a lot of other stuff that looks good that I will definitely try.

    (3)
  • Tina A.

    This shop is so cute, from its butcher-block communal table to its old fashioned brass cash register. And the menu is full of tempting choices. The gentleman at the counter was kind, funny, and provided excellent insight on the food. My friend and I had the mushroom risotto and seafood pies, and split a side of "boxty tots." Both pies were very good-- clearly made from scratch and with care-- but unfortunately they arrived to us barely lukewarm, and the seafood pie was under-seasoned. Can we talk about those tots, though? Oh my Jesus, they were incredible. Crispy on the outside, tender, flavorful, and creamy on the inside. With just a splash of malt vinegar, they sang. The pies are certainly good, but the tots alone are worth the trip. Next time I'll try their fish and chips!

    (4)
  • Ryan A.

    Living less than two blocks away, I can't count how many times I have been here. Whether it be for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or after a few too many zima's; Pub Chip shop does not disappoint. I've tried a lot of the menu but always go back to the fish and chips or any of the boxty tot boxes for breakfast. My new intoxicated go-to is the ripper (chili cheese dog) and chips for less than $6. You do typically have to wait a little bit for your order but it is well worth it.

    (4)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :11:00 am - 10

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : No
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Lunch
    Parking : Street
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Good for Kids : Yes
    Good for Groups : No
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Casual
    Noise Level : Average
    Alcohol : No
    Outdoor Seating : No
    Wi-Fi : Paid
    Has TV : No
    Dogs Allowed : No
    Waiter Service : No
    Caters : Yes

The Pub Chip Shop

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