The Codfather
📍 117 Townley Rd, Lupset, Wakefield WF2 8EG, UK
About The Codfather
The Codfather is a highly-regarded fish and chip shop located in Lupset, Wakefield, celebrated for its traditional take on a British classic. Boasting an excellent Google rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from hundreds of satisfied customers, it has firmly established itself as a must-visit for lovers of quality seafood and chips in the area. Its standalone building, with dedicated parking at the front and ample street parking nearby, makes it a convenient stop for locals and visitors alike.
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality of the food, with highlights including perfectly crispy fish bites, unique chips cooked in tallow, and delicious haddock. Reviewers often comment on the generous portion sizes and the overall delightful taste of their meals. The friendly and efficient service provided by the team also receives frequent commendation, ensuring a pleasant experience with every visit.
Visiting Information
The Codfather is open Monday to Saturday from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM, offering delicious meals throughout the day. Please note that the establishment is closed on Sundays. In terms of accessibility, there is no wheelchair accessible entrance, restroom, or seating available. For payment, The Codfather provides flexible options, accepting major credit cards, debit cards, and NFC, in addition to cash.
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📍 117 Townley Rd, Lupset, Wakefield WF2 8EG, UK
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Showing 5 of 647 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 6 February 2026.
Excellent quality! Fish bites were crispy and the chips cooked in tallow are next level. It was worth the journey for the fishcake alone. The lady behind the counter was lovely too. Can't wait to go back!
Having heard so much about The Codfather and having seen several well-received TikTok videos showcasing the inner workings of the shop, I had to satisfy my curiosity with a visit. At first glance, the shop is a spacious, standalone building with dedicated parking at the front and ample street parking on a quiet side road. Inside, it is roomy, clean, and well-organised, pleasant, and friendly staff ready to take the order. The Special Fish (haddock) was quite large but a bit of a let-down, due to the beef dripping not having had a chance to drain before serving, which resulted in a lot of excess grease soaking through the paper and leaving the batter damp in places. The same applied to the chips, which, regardless, were plump, tasty, and plentiful. However, the batter on the fish was flavourful. What stood out the most was the quality of the fish itself — fresh, white, plump, and delicious. This wasn’t just the case with the Special Fish, but also with the massive fish, chips, and mushy pea bread cake, with the fish cooked to perfection, thick and flaky. The Irish curry sauce, although a little on the sweet side, still had a pleasant kick to it and was packed with flavour. There was plenty of it, too. Cooking in: Beef Dripping Hygiene Rating: 5 Card or Cash Fish Reviewed: Haddock See the full video review on The Chippy Tour YouTube channel
I visited The Codfather for the first time since moving to Wakefield on the hunt for my new local chippy - and wow! I was not disappointed. Service was exceptional, price is very reasonable and the fish & chips were delightful! I had haddock which was really tasty and so many chips! Loved that the shop is decorated for Halloween & all the staff were so nice. Defo worthy of a visit.
I tried this for the first time last week. I had Fish chips and peas. The price was reasonable and the fish was tasty. The chips weren’t the best, whilst they were cooked well, the variety of potato used did not taste as nice as the chips served in other establishments in the area. The peas were poor, very bland, no pea taste at all. I didn’t hate it and would go again if everywhere else was closed, but there are a few other chippy’s in the area that are much better.
Tonight's chippy tea. Fish 'n Chips Wi' Bits (£9.90) and their homemade Tartare Sauce and beans.