Sutton and Sons Fish & Chips

Authentic, Fresh Finds in East London

Perched comfortably in the heart of Hackney, Suttons & Sons offers an impressive immersion into London’s quintessential fish and chip experience with an unexpected twist. Revisiting this beloved British classic, they meld traditional offerings with vegan curiosities that intrigue and satisfy, capturing the essence of both comfort food and culinary adventure. The space ushers you in with a genuine warmth, as if whispering reassurances that whatever your choice, it will more likely than not delight your palate. Their regular customers are passionately torn between praising their unrivaled cod and marveling over vegan banana blossom – each translation remarkable in its own right.

Their fish, sumptuous and tender beneath the crisp embrace of golden batter, seems to defy previous standoffs with bland imitation elsewhere. While the chips are sometimes inconsistent in texture, the fish alone warrants repeated returns. Particularly noteworthy is their commitment to accommodating varied dietary needs, as signaled by emphatic thumbs-ups for the gluten-free and vegan fish and chips options. Service echoes the venue’s inviting nature; staff punctuate the bustle with sincere hospitality and handy recommendations. Despite these virtues, prices veer northward but appease when aligned with sumptuous portions. This charming restaurant embodies convivial union without eschewing quality, deftly preserving time-honored pleasures alongside forward-thinking iterations that would make any skeptic, vegan or otherwise, rejoice. — Nigel Gourmet