After recently trying to go to Fran's shortly after the truck had taken up residence on its usual spot on King St., and failing because it wasn't open yet, I was pleased to see that they were now posting their schedule on the Street Food App. After a not unreasonable bus ride and walk from the Dartmouth terminal, I was at this mobile, greasy spoon of an institution.  The menu is pretty compact, and is unsurprisingly focused on seafood, with the namesake fish and chips, as well as scallops and Digby clams. Fleshing out the options a bit, there's also burgers, hotdogs and deep fried sides like onion rings and poutine.  Having arrived a just after the lunch crowd would have dissipated, I was able to immediately walk up and place my order, which had to be a single piece of fish and chips. I chatted with the friendly woman working there (Fran herself?) and my food was ready within a few minutes. A table next to the truck was set up with cutlery, seasonings and condiments, including spray bottles of white and malt vinegars. With a few picnic tables set up next to the truck, I sat down in the lightly cool, spring air and dug in. The fish was a hefty size, more than enough to make me glad that I didn't get a second piece. I enjoyed the thick, crispy batter and the fresh fish that flaked easily as I cut it with my plastic fork. A cup of what appeared to be homemade tartar sauce, with a generous amount of chopped pickles or capers, added a creamy tang that went well with both the fish and the fries. The fries were hand-cut, and a very deep, golden brown, but weren't as crispy as I would have liked. They would likely benefit from a blanching in water to remove excess starch before frying, and a double fry.  I appreciated the paper plates, but unfortunately there was only a garbage can and no composting or recyclables bin. Fran's could use a little polishing on the truck and the fries, but one of the original food trucks in the city is definitely doing its fish right. read more

King Street Fish & Chips - April 2016 - Food Stands Near Me - Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Homemade french fries. Well, technically, I guess they're truck-made french fries. But they are fantastic! After seeing this little fish'n'chip truck in downtown Dartmouth for months, I decided to finally give them a go. Last year they disappeared when the weather turned cold so I thought it best to get my order of fries when I could. Since I'm a vegetarian, the menu options were limited so I went with the slightly-healthier-sounding french fries over onion rings. In Googling this place (to see if they had a Web site) I discovered the fries are hand-made in the truck each day. And you can tell. They're nice, thick-cut fries. I may have to head back soon to try the onion rings. For all you omnivores, they have fish (fresh from Eastern Passage, I'm told), seafood and burgers too. It was a good experience: just walk up, order, wait a minute, pay, and voila! food. Staff were friendly and happy to have my business. read more

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Based on the solid reviews of some other Yelpers, I had Fran's on my list for a while. When I was close to downtown Dartmouth around lunch time on a beautiful, sunny day "What a great chance to try them out!", I thought. I went with my usual one piece F&C. My typical order for trying a new place. There are two windows and the staff inside the truck seemed to be taking orders and talking to customers at both. Some people were waiting to pay and some had their food but hadn't paid yet. This was a bit confusing. I picked the window with the shortest line up and didn't have to long of wait. The first thing, the lady at the counter informed me the price board was incorrect and their prices had changed. Really!? It always bothers me when a business does this. They had a handmade sign up advertising fresh clams; I was tempted but wanted to stick for the basics this time. It was a bit over $8 for a one piece. Tartar sauce and coleslaw are extra. I have to hold that against them. I am a firm believer in that these should come with your order at any self-respecting F&C place. There are three long picnic tables by the food truck. They were full and I noticed that no one seemed to be eating and their were some cranky faces. Not a good sign. It looked like I was in for a wait. I didn't mind as the day was so nice. While I was enjoying the sunshine, I overheard the staff inside bickering about something. I gathered that they were having some kind of mechanical issue with one of the fryers. From the convo that one of the other would be diners was having I gathered that they'd been waiting a while. I ended up running back to feed my meter as I had just tossed in enough for a quick trip. On the way I was hounded for change by no less than three panhandlers. When I got back to Fran's I was asked what I ordered and if I had paid or not. They were doing this to several other customers too which struck me as kind of disorganized for a place that had been around for a while. I finally got my order and flipped it open to add some malt vinegar (always!). I noticed there were two pieces. I mentioned it to the staff and offered to pay the difference and they said that it was on the house as it was their mistake. Thought this was generous of them. I was hoping the F&C would be worth the drive, meter feeding and wait but it wasn't. The fish was moist and fresh but it was surrounded by a too thick, heavy batter. Almost like a fish nugget than a battered haddock fillet. Where the batter touched the haddock it had a gluey consistency..The fries are hand cut but they were dark brown and way over cooked. With the kinks and mediocre F&C I can't say I'll be a patron of this chip wagon again. I don't think it is hard to make your basic good F&C but I think it is almost an art to make excellent ones. It has been a quest recently to find an order in Halifax. Right now I have to go to Windsor to get them (Fry Daddy's). read more

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As usual, we relied on Yelp to guide us in the direction of the best fish & chips. We were guided here! A little annoyed that the prices were not on the menu (they are changing, says the notice) but, other than that, very impressed! We both ordered the fisherman's platter (we were really hungry & wanted to try everything) it came to just over $40 together, which was more than we anticipated, but we went with it. There was a little wait, which we liked (that means it's fresh!) it was a beautiful day so we just chilled on the picnic tables! As soon as we got our order we were instantly more hungry than we already were because it smelled SO GOOD! There was a large portion of clams (probably the best clams we have ever had!) about 5 scallops, two decent sized pieces of fish and lots of fries; with tartar sauce & coleslaw. The scallops were on the smaller side and over cooked, so a little dry - but other than that - we devoured our platters! The clams were delicious, the fish was delicious, the fries, tartar, they even have food coleslaw!! We will totally be indulging here again! Also, the staff (owner, probably) were super nice! read more

Fran's has undoubtedly THE BEST seafood in Metro. Better than that they are lovely people to boot!! I am a disabled person and not rich and one day Fran just GAVE me an order of FishnChips! Seriously -you won't find something like that often.! Anyway the food is to die for-the secret is in the batter(my opinion). G PS John's Lunch eat your heart out -you are over-rated -Fran's is where it's at!!!! read more

I have seen this white truck in downtown Dartmouth since I moved here a few months ago. I couldn't wait to try it! Wow!! What a disappointment! I was starving, but it was 2:30 pm, and I didn't want to ruin dinner, so I ordered a medium fry. The fries were not cooked fresh, they were in the basket already hanging over the grease. I literally received 12 fries laying in a small cardboard container. I was shocked, and disappointed. The fries themselves got a 5/10 for taste, but they were barely warm, and half crispy. The woman working there seemed very nervous,and couldn't handle the two orders she had. read more

I like food trucks. I like out of nowhere cantinas. I like a good homemade meal. While I was walking around Darmouth, I stumbled upon this little food truck. I realy wanted some good fish and chips and, in my opinion, you can't get any better than in the Halifax metro region. So I decided to try it and boy was I happy to do so. It is by far the best fish and chips I ever had. I live in Montreal but I may have to do a trip to Halifax again so I can eat there. Realy you shouldn't miss that! read more

King Street Fish & Chips - Fran's food truck - Food Stands Near Me - Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

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Now called King St. Fish and Chips. Tried the seafood platter. Clams, scallops and two pieces of fish, more than enough for two people to share. Honestly think these were the best fried clams I've ever had! Had a lot of fun with the staff too! Great bunch of people! Great food! read more

We've been in Nova Scotia for a week and have had meals that were all over the map. Fran has a great truck with handmade fish and chips that are well priced and delicious. If I lived in the area I'd been getting fat off Fran. read more

Delicious food and amazing, friendly service. We ordered the clams, Poutine and scallop burgers. The scallop burger was nice but could have less sauce. Will be back to try more! read more

Great fish and chips hand cut fries and service were great you may not think food truck is any good tell you try this .

The best burgers on the mainland! I used to live across the road from Fran's, and obviously after seeing there was a chip truck across the road, we vented over to see what it was all about. Once you have it, you're hooked! (Pun intended?) There are a lot of restaurants in that area, and Fran's definitely became a quick favorite. My roommates and I had tried everything on the menu, and I can honestly say that we were not disappointed in anything. The food is delicious and fresh, and the service was fast and extremely friendly. Coming from Cape Breton, where there are tons of well know food trucks, I have to say that this is absolutely my new favorite. I have recommended it to all of my friends, especially after after a 'fun' night, and we are never disappointed. If you are in the downtown area, or not, and want some good grub, definitely venture to Fran's and you will not be disappointed! read more

Found the woman working here to be very rude. She was curt with me and later mocked pedestrian was by. The fries were okay, a bit under-cooked, but when I was half-way done I discovered TWO curly black hairs in my fries... Safe to say I won't be back. read more

When my boyfriend Adam Frank and I went for a walk to show me some of Dartmouth we happened to walk by the truck BUT the wonderful smell stopped me in my tracks. I ate two entire pieces of their huge fish servings. I know Adam ate fish n fries but I have no idea how much he ate because my face was buried. I have a chronically painful bowel disease, chrones. And amazingly enough their deep fried fish did not hurt me an ounce. Our meals with drinks was under $20 and we both left stuffed. I did save a piece to take home with me ... I guess it would have been fair to save my wonderful spouse one but honestly, I wasn't thinking about anything else but feeling full and completely satisfied !!! That is why I will keep on going back. And maybe start my petition to open in the winter months !! Months without is just way too long !! I absolutely Love this place and I will Highly recommend it to everyone !!! read more

Fran makes superb burgers and the best fresh, crispy, just-greasy-enough fries. Her burgers are juicy and never overcooked. It's also pretty fast as long as there isn't a lineup, and you'll get a friendly hello and goodbye from Fran herself every time. It's the little things that count. Keep it up Fran! read more