As I strolled across Centenary Square, my eye was drawn to a poster in the window of the chippy advertising a 'Mega Offer'.
Enticed by the 'buy 1 get 1 free' deal on fish and chips, my son and I soon agreed that City Fisheries would be our lunch spot of choice.
For many years, this chippy was known as the In Plaice, before a fairly short spell as Sunbridge Friary.
As we walked in, it was clear that everything seemed fresh and clean, with the shiny stainless steel counter looking particularly pristine.
The friendly and welcoming guy behind the counter told me they'd been open a couple of weeks and that the response had been 'very positive.'
City Fisheries in Sunbridge Road (Image: T&A)
Pointing out of the large windows across at City Hall, he said the chippy was in a great location.
As the conversation continued, he seemed keen to emphasise how the prices were now cheaper than before, as he informed me that the two for the price of one fish and chips deal would set me back just £9.
As I pulled out my bank card to pay, I was immediately conscious of a stern look.
City Fisheries in Sunbridge Road (Image: T&A)
'It's cash only for the mega deal, as we only break even,' he informed me.
After a mildly irritating walk up Sunbridge Road to the cash point near Tesco Express, I returned armed with a tenner and the deal was clinched.
Most of the tables were full with diners wanting to eat in, which is surely a good sign - although it should be noted that Bradford was busier than normal due to the giant flower carpet drawing in the crowds.
With it being a sunny Saturday, we decided to take our food away and eat outside, enjoying the pleasant atmosphere created by those who had come to see the artwork made from more than 300,000 dahlia flower heads.
Bradford was busier than normal as a large number of people visited the city centre to see the giant flower carpet in Centenary Square (Image: T&A)
As the meals were served up, the signs looked good - a decent-sized portion of chips and a fish that seemed to have a fairly crisp and golden-coloured batter.
As I tucked in, I was conscious that the fish was a bit on the thin side, albeit quite tasty and perfectly cooked.
The menu didn't specify what type of fish it was, but it certainly wasn't as thick as some I'd eaten in the past.
The chips were just about right - not too soggy, not too crisp - and the addition of some scraps on top provided the finishing touch.
With hindsight, I wish I'd stumped up the extra 45p for a sachet of Heinz ketchup instead of taking a gamble that the sauce inside the large red bottle on the counter would be palatable.
In the event, the slightly runny pinky-orange ketchup that emerged from said bottle did little to enhance the fish and chips.
On the whole, this was a positive experience - and it was good to see such a prominent shop unit in the city centre being well-used.
My son - more easily pleased than me - gave his lunch an 8/10 rating, whereas I gave it a solid 6/10.
The menu at City Fisheries in Sunbridge Road (Image: T&A)
While the menu certainly isn't too expensive, I do wonder if it may prove to be too extensive.
Sometimes in the past, I've seen fish and chip shops struggle to maintain the quality of their main offering when they add a wide range of other dishes to the menu.
In the case of City Fisheries, there's no shortage of choice.
As well as the things you'd expect at a chippy, you can get a chicken zinger burger for £3.95, three pieces of chicken with chips for £5.45 or Masala fish for £8.45.
While these may appeal to some customers, I hope a keen focus remains on making the fish and chips as good as possible in the future, for that is the measure by which its success will be judged.
As with any T&A food review, the opinions expressed in this article are the honestly-held views of one individual. The experiences of others may vary.