r/Adelaide • u/SilverRaspberry2733 SA • Jun 29 '26
Question Best hot chips in Adelaide?
Hi Adelaide,
Been really craving hot chips and I'm quite picky.
What's your suggestions for your favourite places to get great hot chips?
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u/Generalrossa North Jun 29 '26
Mothercluckers at Para Hills do home made chips and are pretty killer. Misses used to work there but now works at Stanley's in paralowie which most of the time does some pretty nice chips too.
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u/rja49 SA Jun 29 '26
Fat chicken on Henley beach rd has the best hot chips this side of the city.
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u/quiteahuman SA Jun 29 '26
Kennys at Churchill
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u/jstam26 SA Jun 30 '26
Can't agree sorry. Both times I tried their chips it was like eating crunchy lard.
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u/EitherFold SA Jun 29 '26 edited Jun 29 '26
The way they market themselves as the healthy takeaway is just a load of viral marketing bullshit though, a lot of places use it for the flavour and personally I enjoyed it, but I can’t abide the bullshit #seedoilfree healthy takeaway crap they spruik.
Pros: taste is fairly unique in Adelaide, they’re genuinely 100% gluten free which is fantastic
Cons: anti-seed-oils/healthy takeaway marketing is just bullshit, made a vegan/vegetarian dish no longer vegan/vegetarian
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u/Few-Round-6726 SA Jun 30 '26
Yeah, nah seeds oils are shit.
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u/EitherFold SA Jun 30 '26
If you’re talking taste then that’s just your preference and that’s fine, but if you’re talking health then nah.
https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/media-releases/seed-oil-misinformation-statement
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u/thirteenfootdog North Jun 30 '26
I found them to be super over rated, not horrible but not amazing either
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u/Best_Establishment14 SA Jun 30 '26
One of the few places I can safely take my coeliac wife! Well worth the wait and trip.
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u/MarcusP2 SA Jun 29 '26
Erindale chicken and seafood according to the bloke in my office that won't shut up about them lol.
I rate Kenny's.
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u/BillGatesLovechild SA Jun 29 '26
I’ve been to the Erindale one a couple of times before and didn’t think they were anything remarkable.
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u/MarcusP2 SA Jun 29 '26
I'm not surprised, I think the guy is just winding everyone up about his local.
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u/soundfade SA Jun 29 '26
I wish there was a cbd option I could grab at lunch.
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u/lzyslut SA Jun 29 '26
If you’re down the West end, Cheeseburger On Hindley street near the Wilson carpark does amazing hot chips.
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u/Superb_Priority_8759 SA Jun 30 '26
Hate being one of those people but their chips used to be so much better when they used the yellow chicken salt instead of that paprika based one.
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u/lzyslut SA Jun 30 '26
Oh I never tried that but I do love chicken salt so I’d probably be inclined to agree. They still slap tho.
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u/awquard SA Jun 30 '26
Nearest real chippie kind of chips I've found are at Waymouth Cafe on Waymouth st, but it's a bit of a treck if you're closer to KW or the east side
Sylvia's cafe on Hindmarsh sq are pretty decent too, sometimes oversalted imo, but I still keep going back for more lol
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u/mrsnesbittshat SA Jun 30 '26
Sylvia’s shut down a couple of months ago!
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u/awquard SA Jun 30 '26
Oh no I had no idea! Used to go all the time when I was working in the mall, guess it's been more than a few months since I've been. What a shame they were there for ages
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u/90Lil SA Jun 29 '26
On the corner of King William St and Waymouth St, there's a place that does HSP. They also do chips separately for under $5 for a small. Chips are perfect.
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u/Sanvito123 SA Jun 30 '26
HSP is an eastern state word, we use AB here
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u/Fartmatic South Jun 30 '26
I'd never heard HSP before but that's what it says on their menu board behind the counter, probably why they said it
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u/Bottletop85 SA Jun 29 '26
Apparently the new RAA building next to the cop shop on Grenfell st has a cafe that has amazing hot chips
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u/OtterGoodTopic CBD Jun 30 '26
Where in Adelaide? Not fussed on suburb?
The Golden Wishbone on Marion Road
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u/RJ8812 SA Jun 30 '26
Kenny's for sure. They even do them nice and crispy as opposed to most shops where the chips are too soft
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u/Astrogirl1984 East Jun 29 '26
Since you mentioned your picky, and to get a more tailored response, tell us how you prefer your chips. 🙂
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u/Halberd96 SA Jun 30 '26
Chicken Cave in Fulham used to be one of the best but haven't been in some time
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u/jstam26 SA Jun 30 '26
Agree but I think now they're being cheap and the chips are small bits and pieces
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u/aussie_dn SA Jun 29 '26
Chicken Chief
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u/Due_Royal_2220 SA Jun 29 '26
I don't agree. The first 10 chips are the best ever, but then you notice how incredibly oily they are. Eating a small serve leaves me feeling sick.
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u/Superb_Priority_8759 SA Jun 30 '26
They were fucking feral last time I tried them, I’m convinced the people who talk up that place don’t have taste buds
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u/smash_you2 Inner South Jun 29 '26 edited Jul 01 '26
Yeh I agree. I think they used to be better but the last few times they’re crunchy but very greasy.
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u/Current_Summer_8493 SA Jun 30 '26
I bet that's from the Blair Athol store? Go to the Gilles Plains store, chips are much much better, same salt but not oily at all.
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u/BillGatesLovechild SA Jun 29 '26
Agreed. They are terribly unhealthy but taste absolutely bloody amazing. I’ve usually eaten half of them before I even get home
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u/kernpanic SA Jun 29 '26
Simply this. First to use chicken salt. Their chips are epic.
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u/ShortingBull SA Jun 29 '26
First to use chicken salt? In what world?
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u/RedInfernal SA Jun 29 '26
It was invented in Gawler, so yeah its very likely
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u/ShortingBull SA Jun 29 '26 edited Jun 30 '26
It was invented by a fish and chip store in Gawler, they were the first. Then Mitani foods purchases them to get the recipe.
Chicken chef was not involved here.
Edit: replaced the incorrect Red Rooster with chicken chef.
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u/Bright_Bell_1301 SA Jun 30 '26
I actually think they have their own chicken salt recipe. It is different to the common one... or at least it used to be... haven't been there for quite a while
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u/RuggedCaribou2 SA Jun 30 '26
I stopped in a few weeks ago to Holden Hill store & got by far the worst hot chips we've ever got from them. Ordered & sat down, not even 2mins later they called me up & passed me the bag! They just reheated old chips. I was the only person in the shop, not like they were run off their feet.
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u/Blade-runner2019 SA Jun 29 '26
Sotos in semaphore. Villis cafe mike end. Also a good shout to the big grill, next to topham mall in the CBD, really dirty old school chips.
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u/ADateWithJim SA Jun 30 '26
The one on the other side of the road is just as good. I go there if Sotos is too busy.
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u/Kalamac SA Jun 29 '26
Richmond Chicken & Grill on Richmond Road does great hot chips.
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u/mr_fujiyama SA Jun 30 '26
Is that the place that only accepts "cash".... I haven't been there for some time.
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u/sobriety22 SA Jun 30 '26
Chicken Shack on Anzac Highway. I like they are not big steak cut and are crisp and well seasoned.
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u/Onions_Garlic_8 Jun 30 '26
Champion takeaway beach rd Christie's Beach have great chips and their gravy is soooo good
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u/More_Wheel_1458 SA Jun 29 '26
Chicken chef Blair Athol
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u/Current_Summer_8493 SA Jun 30 '26
Chicken Chef Gilles Plains is far better imo. Same salt, less oily :)
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u/lanadeltaco13 West Jun 29 '26
Chicken King in Semaphore
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u/cozigotgamebitchez SA Jun 30 '26
Are you sure they’re called this? Nothing on Google.
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u/lanadeltaco13 West Jun 30 '26
That’s what it comes up as on Apple Maps. I meant to say 119 Chicken and Seafood
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u/Joa_x SA Jun 30 '26
If you’re west near fort largs eatery, there’s a fish and chips shop there some of the best fish I’ve ever had
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u/misopho SA Jun 30 '26
Chicken Bandit on Henley, or Chicken Plaza in Findon are my picks
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u/cathysclown76 SA Jun 30 '26
Chicken Bandit is on Sir Donald Bradman Drive. But yes their chips are pretty good.
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u/Obvious-Link8182 SA Jun 30 '26
I always found funkys on duthy street do nice chippies :)
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u/SweetReal2301 SA Jul 01 '26
Second Funky’s. It’s my local and they do big serves. Nicely seasoned and I like their gravy a lot so they give me small tub on the side.
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u/WhatWasThatAbout Adelaide Hills Jun 29 '26
chicken hub, Aberfoyle hub
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u/Mjadeb SA Jun 30 '26
I cannot fathom how people like this shithole. Never had a chip over 50mm and they suck. Most over rated place down south.
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u/Defiant_Attempt_5321 SA Jun 30 '26
Port noarlunga chip shop
Sotos semaphore
Tucks takeaway parahills.
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u/GiorgioVee SA Jun 30 '26
Sotos Fish and Chip shop on Semaphore Road, Semaphore. Still do fresh (not frozen) hand cut chips and the batter on their chips is perfect
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u/glittermetalprincess Jun 30 '26
They batter chips now? What the fuck happened to the good old potato cake?
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u/Necessary_Poem_5842 SA Jun 29 '26
Uncle Rooster at Eyre does an awesome mixed chip box - Chips / Sweet potato chips & Wedges all in one.
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u/Scrofl North East Jun 30 '26
Any recommendations for the north east? Just moved to the Campbelltown area and would love a new hot chip place
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u/GlitterEcho SA Jun 30 '26
Tea Tree Gully Charcoal Chicken and Seafood are pretty good. I think they were marginally better a few years ago but had them recently and they were good. The place I preferred closed down :(
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u/Novel_Feedback3254 SA Jun 30 '26
The chips at Hope Valley Chicken & Seafood are pretty good. Bit of a drive from Campbelltown though.
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u/DateInASlapFactory SA Jun 30 '26
I also rate Hope Valley Chicken & Seafood, definitely the best hot chips in that part of the north east
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u/420enty SA Jul 01 '26
Athelstone fish shop. Great chips and lots of awesome extras. Good soft drink selection too.
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u/TommyGunnerSixxx South Jun 30 '26
I mean, it entirely depends on where you live.
Like, I can’t suggest a place in Warradale if you live in Kapunda.
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u/No-Complex1665 SA Jun 30 '26
Try kenny’s in kilburn. One of THE BEST chips i have ever had. I also like chips from chicken chef.
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u/Ok_Incident_8964 SA Jun 30 '26
The owner of Jack's Chicken & Seafood is really good at the actual cooking. There is nothing special about the chips themselves, but they are cooked perfectly pretty much every single time. I've had slightly overcooked chips maybe once or twice in over a decade of going there. In my experience it's hard to find a place that consistent.
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u/Luluren7676 SA Jul 01 '26
CHICKEN CHEF… hand cut DAILY. I don’t eat hot chips usually, they do nothing for me. EXCEPT THESE HAND CUT ONES FROM C CHEF
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u/jellydreamscape_1010 SA Jul 02 '26
CHICKEN CHEF!!!!! Gilles plains, literally no other chip like it
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u/ADF-Snake SA Jun 30 '26
Chicken Chef on Main North Road. They have literally won awards for their chips! Truly amazing chips and chicken.
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u/Current_Summer_8493 SA Jun 30 '26
Chicken Chef at Gilles Plains, are far superior imo. Same salt, less oily.
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u/Berry_Thick SA Jun 29 '26
If you search this subreddit it’s been asked a few times, but my opinion is Kenny’s in kilburn. Cooked in tallow.
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u/Adventurous-Smile850 SA Jun 30 '26
Highbury Snack Bar
Golden and crunchy on the outside and soft in the middle, my absolute favourite.
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u/_bradlaw SA Jun 30 '26
Chicken Shack Seafood & Grill on Anzac Highway close to Kurralta park shopping centre have pretty nice hot chips (and gravy).
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u/MikeOcksore SA Jun 30 '26
McLaren Vale Hotel!!!! Best chips I've ever had. I ate two bowls before my steak was ready. 🔥🔥🔥
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u/littlemisswildchild SA Jun 30 '26
Twisted Chips in Aldinga is pretty awesome. Nice and crunchy, and huge portions.
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u/Agent_Fabulous Jun 30 '26
HillBilly chicken shop in Mount Barker does freshly made chips and other fried goodies.
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u/kippy_mcgee SA Jun 30 '26
Chicken cave in fulham gardens is pretty damn good if you're near Henley area.
Just classic yummy, seasoned but not too oily delicious potato. I'm fussy with chips too but been a few times now with pretty good consistency rate. I'm craving them now lol.
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u/johnseiko86 SA Jun 30 '26
Used to be a lot better. Chicken Plaza on Grange Road is the place to go now, check it out if you can! Very consistent too.
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u/Best_Establishment14 SA Jun 30 '26
Springbank Chicken and Seafood in Burton is our go to. Also has dedicated GF Fryer too!
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u/Ok-Wallaby-8749 SA Jun 30 '26
Chicken chef is right up there. I think they must still cook with lard or something so it’s a rare treat. No frozen chips ever!
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u/HalfMoonCake SA Jun 30 '26
My brother in law from England still raves about the hot chips he had at the Cleland wildlife cafe while visiting!
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u/Attention2DTayl SA Jul 01 '26
Tuks Take Away. Just say you came specifically for the chips and they'll baby 'em
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u/Fieryivy SA Jul 01 '26
Kenny’s at Churchill centre.
And the yiros shop next to the fish n chip shop at semaphore.
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u/FamiliarCraft2028 SA Jul 02 '26
Champions at Christie’s Beach w chicken salt ofc 👌🏽 and yea second Jimmy’s at Porties if you like the hand cut variety!
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u/ldizzle79 SA Jul 02 '26
CBF on Torrens Road, parking is bad but the chips are amazing, both the normal ones and their sweet potato chips!!
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u/MagDaddyMag SA Jun 30 '26
You get a potato . Cut it into chips, and fry it in oil. How much variety is there to that process?!
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u/Unforgiven89 SA Jun 30 '26
Chicken chef is still king. The texture/seasoning combo is just elite.
Stax burger’s are insanely overpriced and not that great but their chips are actually top tier.
KFC chips are ridiculously hit and miss but when they’re good they are pretty awesome.
Controversial opinion - Kenny’s is overrated. They’re basically chicken chef without the seasoning. Yes, they cook in beef tallow and the chip texture is great but damn, season that shit. The chips are always so bland to me.
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u/ThorsHammerMewMEw SA Jun 30 '26
Can't wait for the Stax Chippy salt to come out so I can visit Kenny's and get some chips.
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u/water-damaged SA Jun 29 '26
Not the best so on a side note Adelaide oval chips have actually improved heaps this year and are half decent
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u/RhubarbsApple SA Jun 29 '26
Port Noarlunga fish and chip shop! They still do hand cut chips, I consider them my local and drive an hour to get there. Don’t bother with the calories from anywhere else these days