Key Takeaways
- A long-running, family-run fish and chips shop at 1794 Liverpool Road in Pickering, near the Lake Ontario waterfront corridor.
- Highly rated at 4.6 stars from 442 Google reviews, a beloved institution for Pickering locals and commuters alike.
- In business for decades, already famous enough in 2006 that a Toronto.com food column declared it worth the drive to Pickering.
- Fresh battered fish and hand-cut fries, plus classic sides and all the traditional fixings, served hot and quick for takeout or dining in.
- A main-street anchor for Pickering, the kind of independent shop that makes the city feel like a community rather than a commuter suburb.
Jasper Fish & Chips is a family-run fish and chips shop at 1794 Liverpool Road in Pickering, Ontario, along the corridor between the 401 and the Lake Ontario waterfront. It has served generations of customers and holds a 4.6-star rating from 442 Google reviews, an impressive record for a no-frills tradition that is a genuine Pickering institution.
A Liverpool Road Tradition
Jasper Fish & Chips does one thing and does it well: fresh battered fish, hand-cut fries, and the classic sides that make a proper fish and chips meal, served hot and fast for takeout or a relaxed eat-in visit. It is the kind of simple, honest food that has kept customers coming back for years, and a 2006 Toronto.com food column already called it worth the drive to Pickering.
Why Jasper Fish & Chips Stands Out in Durham Region
Jasper Fish & Chips stands out in Durham Region because consistency and community loyalty are harder to fake than any recipe. A 4.6-star average from 442 reviews, earned over decades of service, reflects trust that only accumulates over time: quality fish, generous portions, and the friendly service of an old neighbourhood stop.
For anyone exploring what living in Pickering is really like, an afternoon at Jasper is a great place to start: a working main-street business anchoring the same stretch of Liverpool Road for generations. If the Lake Ontario shoreline is part of your plan, our waterfront buying guide covers what every buyer should ask.
Who Would Love This Spot
Families love the generous portions and fair prices. Commuters coming off the 401 or the GO train find it an easy, satisfying stop on the way home. Long-time residents treasure it as a taste of their own history, and anyone touring homes near the waterfront gets a friendly introduction to the city's unpretentious character.
A Local Business That Anchors Pickering
Pickering has grown enormously in recent years, with new subdivisions and thousands of new residents arriving from across the GTA. Places like Jasper keep that growth grounded, reminding a changing city what it was built on and giving newcomers a welcome they can taste. Supporting independent businesses like this is how Pickering keeps its identity as it grows.
If you are thinking about buying a home in Pickering or anywhere in Durham Region, we would love to show you around and let Jasper do the talking.
Jasper Fish & Chips
Fish & Chips Restaurant | Pickering
| Address | 1794 Liverpool Road, Pickering, ON L1V 4G7 |
| Rating | |
| Hours | Tue - Thu11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Fri11:00 AM - 7:30 PM Sat11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sun - MonClosed |
| Phone | (905) 831-5363 |
| Website | jasperfishandchips.ca |
| Directions | Open in Google Maps |
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Curated by Keith Williams & Lisa C. Follows
Local real estate brokers, co-founders of Willows Realty Group, and proud Durham Region residents. Each week we spotlight the independent businesses that make Durham Region a better place to call home.
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