Cork chippers are a serious business. Anyone from the county will tell you that a proper bag of chips is a benchmark for a town, and a few standout spots get debated in every queue. This is the start of our running list of the best chippers in Cork, ranked by overall Cork Xtra score. We will add to it as we review more, so check back.
1. Lennox's, MacCurtain Street
Cork institution since 1953 and a benchmark for chipper food in the city. The MacCurtain Street branch held up cleanly on a delivery to Douglas. Real Irish potato chips, a Cajun Chicken Pitta that lands somewhere between Abrakebabra and a KC's Creole, and prices that are still fair for Cork. Quality felt moderately healthy by chipper standards, with nothing too greasy and delivery on time.
MacCurtain Street, Cork