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Hours
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 4–11 PM |
| Thursday | 4–11 PM |
| Friday | 4 PM–1 AM |
| Saturday | 12 PM–1 AM |
| Sunday | 12–10 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1445 Farmer St, Detroit, MI 48226
Website: https://www.pennyreds.com/
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Reviews
Erica Rohrbacher
Stopped by Penny Red in Detroit and left really disappointed. I ordered the chicken with mac and cheese and it honestly tasted like leftovers they had the nerve to reheat and serve. The mac and cheese was barely warm and the chicken didn’t taste fresh. The bread pudding was the only thing that saved the meal. On top of that, they didn’t even pack any silverware or napkins with the order. I ended up giving the food to a homeless person and hope they were able to enjoy it more than I did.
… moreAlex A
Serves absolutely amazing food! Everything we had was full of flavor and cooked perfectly. The only downside was the portion size, which felt a bit small for the price. Still, the quality was top notch, and it’s definitely worth a visit if you’re craving great fried chicken in the city.
… moreN
We always come here when we visit from Windsor. Me and my gf love the potato salad here!! The fried chicken is also amazing. Definitely recommend!!
… moreMadison
I was extremely disappointed in my order at Penny Reds yesterday. I ordered the five piece chicken with fries and the honey butter biscuits. In my defense, I’ve only ever ordered the chicken bites, but the chicken bites were not available on Doordash. I settled for the Five piece chicken thinking It would still be just as good. I then realized that it was all batter and barely any chicken….When I removed the batter…the chicken wasn’t even COOKED. It was still pink. Spending $40 for takeout, i feel like I wasted my money. All I ate was the fries and biscuits.
… moreMadeline Dietrich
Fantastic little spot downtown for fresh fried chicken. The chicken was hot and crispy and delicious. The biscuits were flaky and tasty. I really enjoy their desserts, too. I think they switch them up frequently. I enjoyed the aesthetic and branding of the containers, too. You can tell they take pride in their food.
… moreA Table For 8
I’ll go back to try the chicken sandwich but the bone in chicken wasn’t good. It’s too hyped up and too much in price not to live to it. I’ve had better chicken at Popeyes or KFC. The drunken biscuits were good but need salt. Their Brussels sprouts were too sweet for my liking.
… moreCaleb Ray
Hands down the best buffalo chicken sandwich and Mac and cheese I’ve ever had.
Chicken is thick, perfectly breaded and seasoned to perfection. Mac and cheese was creamy and an excellent savory dish for a cold night.
Messy sandwich loves rejoice—this one is worth it.
… moreChicken is thick, perfectly breaded and seasoned to perfection. Mac and cheese was creamy and an excellent savory dish for a cold night.
Messy sandwich loves rejoice—this one is worth it.
K R
Penny Reds is just a counter service place but it is located inside the Brakeman so you can sit there. By the tables you can enjoy the fun atmosphere, play games and purchase tokens for your alcoholic beverages.
The food menu is chicken or chicken, they are well known for their buckets of chicken. I however had a sandwich, the menu is limited but you’ll enjoy whatever you choose.
… moreThe food menu is chicken or chicken, they are well known for their buckets of chicken. I however had a sandwich, the menu is limited but you’ll enjoy whatever you choose.
Kyle David
I want to start this off by saying that this is the second best fried chicken that I have ever put in my mouth, and the first comes from the state Louisiana, so really up North wise, I’m willing to bet this is some of the best you will find.
If you are unfamiliar with Penny Red’s, it’s certainly time to familiarize yourself with this unassumingly and almost hidden delicious add-on to The Brakeman. This is a fried chicken joint, but not just any fried chicken joint, and I am willing to bet that it’s better than almost any chicken you’ve had previous to stepping foot in this place (unless you’ve been to Louisiana). This place is also tiny, and I am not kidding. The restaurant itself consists of a very small area where you place your order, pick up your order, and can wait in line to order if it’s super busy.
Luckily for everyone, it’s connected to a place called The Brakeman, which is not a tiny place and offers plenty of places both indoors and out to sit while lubing up your lips (it’s not good chicken unless them lips start to glisten) with ultra moist chicken, super delectable sweetly drenched biscuits and crazy looking fries that taste as delicious as they look cool—all to be washed down with a selection of water, pop (or soda if you’re not from round here), and if you’re doing some adulting there is a plethora of draft beer, and fancy liquor drinks for you to dabble in.
The menu here, isn’t huge which allows them to focus on doing what they do best, which is slinging delicious fried chicken, and that they do. Beyond that, the staff here is incredibly friendly, professional, and prepare orders in a timely manner (really quick actually). When we received our food, it was hot, fresh, and begging to be devoured, and that we did. You will find that this place offers many items that you’re familiar with because of ordering from other chicken joints, and some that you are not—but I’ll let you figure out which is which.
Also, if you choose to sit outside near the alley, don’t be alarmed by the amount of people passing by that stop to ask where on earth the chicken that you’re eating came from—it happened to my girlfriend and I at least three or four times while we were eating.
You will also find that this particular chicken joint won’t break the bank like some other places (their chicken is absolutely worth more than they charge). I am willing to bet that you’ve paid a lot more at some point in your life for an inferior piece of chicken.
You can expect to pay a comparable price that of which the other guys are charging—the only issue is that those guys (and gals) don’t do chicken like these guys (and gals) do chicken, just show up here and they’ll prove it to you.
When all is said and done, the place is clean (yes even the bathrooms), the people are friendly, the environment fun and inviting, and the food, better than the chicken and biscuits you ate last week guaranteed (unless you ate here last week, then it’s a tie).
Cheers!
… moreIf you are unfamiliar with Penny Red’s, it’s certainly time to familiarize yourself with this unassumingly and almost hidden delicious add-on to The Brakeman. This is a fried chicken joint, but not just any fried chicken joint, and I am willing to bet that it’s better than almost any chicken you’ve had previous to stepping foot in this place (unless you’ve been to Louisiana). This place is also tiny, and I am not kidding. The restaurant itself consists of a very small area where you place your order, pick up your order, and can wait in line to order if it’s super busy.
Luckily for everyone, it’s connected to a place called The Brakeman, which is not a tiny place and offers plenty of places both indoors and out to sit while lubing up your lips (it’s not good chicken unless them lips start to glisten) with ultra moist chicken, super delectable sweetly drenched biscuits and crazy looking fries that taste as delicious as they look cool—all to be washed down with a selection of water, pop (or soda if you’re not from round here), and if you’re doing some adulting there is a plethora of draft beer, and fancy liquor drinks for you to dabble in.
The menu here, isn’t huge which allows them to focus on doing what they do best, which is slinging delicious fried chicken, and that they do. Beyond that, the staff here is incredibly friendly, professional, and prepare orders in a timely manner (really quick actually). When we received our food, it was hot, fresh, and begging to be devoured, and that we did. You will find that this place offers many items that you’re familiar with because of ordering from other chicken joints, and some that you are not—but I’ll let you figure out which is which.
Also, if you choose to sit outside near the alley, don’t be alarmed by the amount of people passing by that stop to ask where on earth the chicken that you’re eating came from—it happened to my girlfriend and I at least three or four times while we were eating.
You will also find that this particular chicken joint won’t break the bank like some other places (their chicken is absolutely worth more than they charge). I am willing to bet that you’ve paid a lot more at some point in your life for an inferior piece of chicken.
You can expect to pay a comparable price that of which the other guys are charging—the only issue is that those guys (and gals) don’t do chicken like these guys (and gals) do chicken, just show up here and they’ll prove it to you.
When all is said and done, the place is clean (yes even the bathrooms), the people are friendly, the environment fun and inviting, and the food, better than the chicken and biscuits you ate last week guaranteed (unless you ate here last week, then it’s a tie).
Cheers!
Cassi Elaine
The best fried chicken i have had in a long time. Everything was fried perfectly. The roasted Brussels sprouts were so good! Last but not least, their biscuits are to die for!! They are so good. Order the bucket of chicken, I promise you it will not disappoint!
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