Takapuna Beach Café’s Fish & Chip Shop is back for a highly anticipated second year, offering a taste of nostalgia with a gourmet twist. After a runaway debut success, the summer pop-up is ready to serve up New Zealand takeaway classics alongside playful new additions to the menu.
"With fish and chips being a New Zealand summer staple, it seemed like a no-brainer to leverage our location so they can be enjoyed right on the beach," says Takapuna Beach Café owner, James Bryant.
"Last year's reception was overwhelmingly positive – so much so that it literally broke the deep fryer on opening night, and we ended up extending the season. This time, we’ve made sure we’re ready for whatever summer throws at us."
The menu for this year has expanded to include a whitebait butty, a crispy calamari roll, and a seafood basket packed with mussels, oysters, scallops and calamari. For a cheeky dessert, try the deep-fried pineapple-lump chocolate fish.
Returning favourites include the fish sliders, a chip butty, and, of course, hot chips with seasonings like chicken salt.
Upholding the cafe's commitment to quality, all fish is sustainably line-caught with the choice of fresh tarakihi or snapper, along with premium options like john dory, hapuka, and blue cod (when available).
“This is our way of putting the Takapuna Beach Café spin on simple fish and chips and using the highest quality ingredients and enabling our chefs to get creative with the menu," James explains. “There’s nothing quite like opening a parcel of fish and chips wrapped in newsprint, with sand between the toes. We can’t wait to share it with our customers again this summer."
The return of the Fish & Chip Shop follows a significant year for Takapuna Beach Café, which launched its evening service and wine list, and was recently awarded best gelato in New Zealand.
Fish & Chip Shop is open every day this summer (except Christmas Day) until Sunday 10 May 2026.
Hours: 3pm - 8pm, 7 days (a 15% surcharge applies on public holidays).
Takapuna Beach Café
22 The Promenade, Takapuna
Open 7 days, 6.30am - 8pm (including public holidays with a 15% surcharge)
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