Fresco's Fish & Chips
Seafood in Kensington-Chinatown, Toronto
Part of Kensington Market, Chinatown and Queen West
#1,446 in Toronto. 33 Redditors across 56 mentions, Oct 2023 to Sep 2026.
What Reddit says
Kensington Market fish and chips takeout spot that Redditors call a solid go-to. Regulars recommend the Miss Vickie's batter upgrade, and the poutine and chowder also get praise, with generous portions.
Paraphrased from the comments below.
What to order
- 8.0Fish and Chips#15 for fish and chips in TorontoWorth trying
- 7.8Poutine#7 for poutine in TorontoWorth trying
- Fries2 Redditors
- Pizza by the Slice2 Redditors
In their words
Short excerpts, each linked to the full comment on Reddit.
“Fresco's near Kensington and definitely get the Miss Vickie's batter upgrade”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Fresco's in Kensington. They do a batter made from Miss Vickie's Salt and Vinegar.”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Mar 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “not the best in toronto, i know, but its crispy like the OP asked for.”
Mixedr/FoodToronto, Sep 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Seriously don't sleep on the chowder -- or at Fresco's.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Mar 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Personally, the poutine at Fresco’s is pretty good”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jun 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Fresco fish and chips”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “fresco in kensington is very solid (esp if you ask them to go light on the salt)”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jun 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Fresco’s in Kensington Market beats any UK fish and Chips.”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Sep 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Fresco is good, but after a few drinks it's great”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Sep 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Fresco's Fish and Chips by Kensington is a really solid takeout option”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jan 2024Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “We all shared a large chip for lunch. Always a reliable choice.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Sep 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “They're great! This is what I'd recommend too if you want somewhere to sit while eating poutine”
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