But if you’re spoiled for choice when it comes to your favourite takeaway, which to choose?
Here are 13 chippies in South Shields with at least a four-star average Google rating (minimum 30 reviews).
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1. Frydays
Frydays in Smithy Street has a 4.7 rating from 251 reviews. Pic: Google Photo: NOP
2. Colman's
Colman's in Ocean Road has a 4.6 rating from 1,855 reviews Photo: Tim Richardson
3. Colmans Seafood Temple
Colmans Seafood Temple in Sea Road has a 4.5 rating from 1,608 reviews Photo: Stu Norton
4. Green Lane Fisheries
Green Lane Fisheries in Green Lane has a rating of 4.5 from 230 reviews. Pic: Google Photo: NOP