Simon Majumdar

"The top six fish & chip shops in the UK: Magpie Cafe - Arguably the most famous fish & chip shop in the country. Not least for the hideous wait that has to be endured before you snaffle one of the coveted tables. Once you do, however, the fish & chips are definitely worth it and the old school table service reminds you of childhood seaside holidays. Oh, they also make some of the best mushy peas I have ever tasted."

Jay Rayner

"What's hilarious about this is that generally you only come to the Magpie for one dish, and that's fish and chips, and marvellous they are, too."

Neil Davey

"Nine of the best UK fish and chip shops: Magpie Cafe - To be considered the best fish and chip shop in Whitby is no mean feat, given the sheer number of excellent options in the Yorkshire seaside town. It’s hard to find fault with The Magpie, and, while the fish and chips are naturally first rate, they’re actually a small part of an extensive menu that ranges from oysters and kippers to local lobster thermidor and a build-your-own fish platter. It’s well worth the queue."

Jessica Gibson

"Anyone that visits Whitby has to try The Magpie’s famous fish and chips."

Ed Gilbert

"Every mouthful of fish was a joy – the perfectly flaky fillet enrobed by thin, crisp, grease-free and perfectly puffed up batter. Chips were also things of beauty - chunky, crisp, fluffy and ever so slightly meaty (that'll be the beef dripping they're fried in). They were a delight to dunk in a pot of tartare sauce and a gravy boat of sweet & spicy curry sauce."

Christopher Blackburn

"Situated in the centre of Whitby the Magpie Cafe – in my opinion – produces the freshest and best fish and chips you will find anywhere in the UK."

John Coulson

"I’m not saying that you should travel north just for the fish and chips but if you’re in the area, it’s definitely a slice of Yorkshire that you shouldn’t miss."

Cat Thomson

"You can’t visit Whitby without one of your meals being the seaside favorite of fish and chips. Your newspaper-wrapped meal a source of warmth on your thighs. Chips covered in so much salt and vinegar you can feel it sting your eyes (although maybe that’s the wind). The best place in town is the Magpie Cafe. The queues can be long but its worth the wait."

Kingfisher Visitor Guides

"Sample fish and chips at the Magpie Café. The fish and chips at the Magpie Café in Whitby are renowned. They’re so popular that queues for both the cafe and takeaway stretch out of the door and down the road on most weekends."

Long Meadow Farm Holidays

"AA Gill described the Magpie's fish & chips as the best in Britain. The distinctive black and white building boasts diners who travel from all over the world and offers an extensive seafood menu. No trip to Whitby is complete without visiting the Magpie."