We received over 1600 nominations for more than 40 different shops. After whittling down the votes, we have your top 10.

Meantime, the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation has worked with State and Territory fishing industry councils to launch the Australian Fish and Chips Awards, with the winners to be announced at the National Seafood Industry Awards in September. The awards aim to promote Australia’s sustainably harvested seafood.

Vote for your local fish and chip merchants, test their offerings, then visit www.fishandchipsawards.com.au to lodge your vote.

Wollongong’s best burger joints - as voted by you

33 hip suburban cafes to try around the Illawarra