We all love a chippy tea don't we?

And there's plenty of choice in Colchester for where to get your weekend takeaway. 

But where is the best place to go?

Here are the top rated chippies in Colchester and the surrounding area, according to Just Eat:

Henley's of Wivenhoe, Vine Drive

Gazette:

Rating: 5.75 of 6 with 202 reviews

There aren't many more famous chippies in the borough than Henley's.

The restaurant is a regular winner of competitions and has been a stalwart of Wivenhoe for many years.

One reviewer said: "The crispiest and most delicious batter coating a succulent fillet of cod.

"Gorgeous chips, beautiful mushy peas and delivered within 25 minutes of ordering. What can be better. Well done Henley's and Just Eat."

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Zara's Fish Bar, Barrack Street

Gazette:

Rating: 5.43 of 6 out of 344 reviews

Zara's is a little out of the town centre but obviously extremely popular with the residents of New Town and Hythe. 

One review said: "Lovely food and enormous portions.

"Delivered in fully recyclable packing too. Highly recommended."

The Codfather, Queen Elizabeth Way 

Gazette:

Rating: 5.25 out of 6 with 1,822 reviews

This one is very popular with residents of the south of Colchester.

One reviewer said: "Lovely customer service and nice meal."

Whilst another added: "Excellent fish and chips. Wouldn’t go anywhere else, delivery spot on."

Oh My Cod, Mersea Road

Gazette:

Rating: 5.23 out of 6 with 728 reviews

Another popular chippy in the south of the town is Oh My Cod in Mersea Road.

Its hundreds of reviewers are obviously impressed, with its rating well above average.

One said: "Yummy food as always, maybe a little tight on the salad (love their red cabbage, I should have asked for extra) but made up for it with meat.

"Never disappoints."

Dr Chippy's, Queen Street

Gazette:

Rating: 5.11 out of 6 from 326 reviews.

Dr Chippy's is legendary in Colchester circles and it has an above five out of six star rating on Just Eat.

One reviewer said: "As always delicious food from Dr Chippys, Cod was fresh and chips were nice and fluffy.

"A nice little freebie of some chicken nuggets, thank you."

For more information about any of the restaurants or to order, visit www.just-eat.co.uk.

What do you think? 

Where do you think does the best chippy takeaway in Colchester?

Send us your suggestions and the reasons why to robbie.bryson@newsquest.co.uk.