Penny Red's

1445 Farmer St, Detroit, MI 48226, USA

Detroit

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American (traditional)Fusion / contemporary

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Jeremy Jacobowitz

11/15/2024

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Penny Red's is a fried chicken spot located inside The Brakeman, a craft beer hall in Detroit. Known for its honey butter biscuits and inventive sauces, Penny Red's has gained a reputation for elevating classic comfort food. Its partnership with The Brakeman brings together great food and a lively social atmosphere.

The Visit

Penny Red's, found at the back of The Brakeman, surprised the reviewer with food that far exceeded expectations for a beer hall. The standout dishes included sidewinder fries, honey butter biscuits, and fried chicken with kimchi barbecue and tangy sauces. The reviewer praised the quality and creativity, noting that the food was a highlight in an already fun, energetic setting.

What They Ate

Sidewinder fries

Honey butter biscuits

Fried chicken with kimchi barbecue sauce

Fried chicken with good and tangy sauce

Quotes

"The Brakeman is a craft beer hall in Detroit, and yeah, you can get your own beer at that table, but the food was so much better than it needed to be at a place with fun vibes like this, and that's because it comes from Penny Red's, which you can find in the back."

"Got their sidewinder fries. Oh, my God, this is honey butter biscuits. And God damn, the fried chicken."

Our Reflection

Penny Red's redefines expectations for beer hall dining in Detroit. The reviewer’s excitement over the honey butter biscuits and fried chicken—especially with unique sauces like kimchi barbecue—shows how comfort food can be both nostalgic and inventive. The lively setting of The Brakeman, combined with Penny Red’s culinary flair, creates a memorable experience where food and atmosphere amplify each other.

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