From beef tallow to chicken salt: Sydney’s top 5 hot chip spots revealed

Whether they’re French fried or crinkle cut, doused in vinegar or dipped in sauce, we love a hot chip. Here are Sydney’s best.

Whether they’re French fried or crinkle cut, doused in vinegar or dipped in sauce, we love a hot chip. Picture: Thinkstock

What’s the secret to a good hot chip? Here are some answers courtesy of Sydney’s best.

Guzman y Gomez

Various locations

Guzman y Gomez.

These skin-on, chipotle-seasoned fries are so good, they beat out all the big international burger chains to win our fast food chip rankings last year. Offering the perfect crunch-to-fluff ratio, they’ve got crisp exteriors dusted in addictive smoky-sweet seasoning, giving way to soft, pillowy interiors. Served piping hot with just a touch of spicy heat, they pair beautifully with GYG’s sauces, adding layers of flavour to every mouthful of your fry experience. Best of all, they never feel like an afterthought; they’re just as satisfying as the burritos and bowls, and are dangerously easy to demolish before your main lands.

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Olympic Meats

Marrickville

Olympic Meats. Picture: Declan Blackall

Cut thick on site, these hefty chips are triple-fried in rich beef tallow: a luxury move that gives them the kind of crunch that most neighbourhood chip shops can only dream of. A good dusting of Mediterranean seasoning adds an umami lift that perfectly complements the fluffy potato interiors. This isn’t just any casual eatery; it’s a walk-in-only Greek grilling sensation that’s topping Sydney’s hot lists and drawing nightly crowds. The vibe? Relaxed and convivial: queue for a table, then grab your chips alongside tender, juicy spit-roasted meats, mezze and house-pulled pita at one of the most in-demand venues in town.

12 Dudley St, Marrickville

T8ste Deez

Homebush & Castle Hill

T8ste Deez.

There’s nothing quite like biting into chips fried in beef tallow, and T8ste Deez nails it. These slender beauties arrive with crispy, golden good looks, with interiors so fluffy they practically melt in your mouth. Each batch is tossed in their signature “Deez” spice blend – a mix of savoury and slightly earthy notes that elevates each fry beyond mere side-dish status. The vibe? A food truck (Homebush) and a casual fast-casual burger joint (Castle Hill), where fries steal the spotlight. If you can get past the name, these fries are the kind you’ll crave whenever you want tallow-fired glory.

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Campsie Charcoal Chickens

Campsie

Campsie Charcoal Chickens.

This humble charcoal chicken joint keeps its chips simple, cooking them in the same way for the past 20 years – and that’s the beauty of it. Thick-cut and fried to a crisp-golden finish, they deliver firm exteriors that give way to lush, pillowy interiors, and are comprehensively dusted with chicken salt to bring out that pure potato flavour. Typically enjoyed alongside smoky-spiced chicken, the fries hold their texture, even with a blanket of gravy. There’s no pretence here, just solid, satisfying chips that complement the main event. Ideal for a casual feed, this is proof that good chips don’t need a fuss.

146 Beamish St, Campsie

Big Dave’s Chipper

Maroubra

Big Dave's Chipper.

At this Irish-style chipper in Maroubra, the fries don’t just play a supporting role – they’re the headliner. Hand-cut and fried in proper beef dripping, they come out golden, crunchy and unapologetically rich, with pillowy centres built for soaking up the signature curry sauce. There’s an option to turn them into a loaded spice bag if you’re feeling chaotic, but the classic chip-and-sauce combo hits like a warm hug from someone with a strong Dublin accent. Served with zero pretension and maximum flavour, these are old-school chips done properly: greasy in a good way, hearty as hell and absolutely worth the pilgrimage.

779 Anzac Parade, Maroubra

Originally published as From beef tallow to chicken salt: Sydney’s top 5 hot chip spots revealed