Chicken Shack

chicken shack for dinner? who could ask for anything more. broasted food at its finest. chicken, crispy outside, tender inside .ribs?perfect barbecue sauce, no fat. coleslaw?if you like it creamy, its creamy. and dont forget the most buttery potatoes that ever dripped down your chin. there are many locations and all of them are right on par

So this place has been around since 1957, and the Shack inside takes you back to that era, small, narrow, simple, with the guys working the fryers in the back. Be warned, there is a sign that reads you are going to wait for your order because they do it right, and if you want fast service, call ahead!
The chicken wings were delicious, piping hot, and the batter was crunchy just so. The broasted potatoes is something I’ve never had, and they are addictive, soooo gooood. What a simple unhealthy treat! Must. Go. Back.
I read reviews that it’s expensive… It didn’t seem so to me, but what do I know being from the most expensive city in America? To me, Chicken Shack seemed like a deal and a half…

I really wanted to give this review with no stars. Last night we ordered two chicken sliders-​one with honey mustard and one with BBQ sauce. There were only two other people there and it took forever as they were apparently friends of the workers. We finally got our order and went home. My daughter sat down to eat and I suddenly heard these horrific screams. The employee had put hot and spicy sauce on her sandwich which burned her mouth. I called back and had to talk with two people to explain what happened. How freaking hard is it to get an order right. Oh, and did I mention one sandwich was undercooked? As much as we love the boasted potatoes we have to say goodbye to chicken shack.

Sure, Chicken shack is overpriced and they are hit-​or-​miss, quality-​wise. And yes, they’ve become more overpriced and more inconsistent as the years have gone by.
But it’s hard to argue with the quality of this food when they do it right.
And those broasted potatoes? Oh man. So good. No party is complete without a catered tray of those bad boys.
There are plenty of better places for broasted chicken. And there are better places for broasted potatoes even (hint: try Blarney stone). But Chicken Shack is a Detroit institution and I hope they stay in business for years to come. I’ll keep going back every few months or so if they do.

Always a family favorite. This location is one of the better locations, food is always ready quickly and tastes good.

The food here is pretty good however really over priced. If you want certain combinations of chicken, for me I prefer breast and leg, you have to buy a la carte which is crazy expensive. One chicken breast is 3.99. I ended up order the 4 piece dinner all white which has a $ 1 up charge and gives you 2 breasts and 2 wings 1 side, and 1 roll for $ 10.99 including the up charge. I can get quite a bit more for my money elsewhere.

We order from here often because it is close to home. The staff is always so helpful and friendly. The food is absolutely amazing. The potatoes are out of this world. We tried the carrot cake yesterday and it was great.

I’d give it a 4 if the price was like 3 bucks cheaper but it’s starting to edge into the restaurant category without any of the other things that go with that. So it gets a 3.
Good chicken, moist and not over dry, wish there was more bbq Sauce on the grilled chicken. Fried chicken was well seasoned but perhaps a bit too greasy. The broasted potatoes were good but also a bit greasy, however well seasoned.
Price was a little higher (12 bucks for the chicken dinner) than I would’ve expected but all in all a pretty good experience. Call ahead and pick up to avoid a wait when it’s busy

Really greasy, overcrowded at lunch. Probably wouldn’t go back.

I love Chicken Shack is absolutely terrific! From awesome chicken selections to broasted potatoes to fried mushrooms – their food is second to none! And the service is always fast and courteous! A Royal Oak and Clawson staple! Call ahead carry out is a great option as well!

This place could only be better if they delivered. There is a period we all but lived off this stuff. It is so tasty. We usually get the chicken grilled instead of battered and then dipped in the bbq sauce. Paired with the incredible broasted potatoes, we never scoff at the high price. But beware, it is expensive, but well worth it every now and then. A true Woodward original.

I’ve gotten carryout here many many times and had a few occasions catered as well and nowadays, we just pass on the CS. My wife and I agree that we always REMEMBER the food being soooo much better than it ACTUALLY is. Always disappointed, greeeazzy chix, saaaad ribs, and overhyped taters… not cheap either.
Nostalgia playing a major factor in their success.

This is one of the best chicken shacks in metropolitian detrot I hade the chicken snack with broasted potatoes chicken cooked to perfection and broasted potatoes where hot What i really like about their broasted potatoes they are cut alot smaller than other chicken shacks and they are cook light in color and not dark like they have been cooked in old grease keep up the good work

I’ve been coming to chicken shack since a kid. I just can’t get enough of it. Whether it’s lunch, dinner or a party of 50 they have you covered. Best chicken around town, however if you like ranch with your chicken I suggest you choose another location than the woodward location as their ranch is mixed with about 75% water «so it seems» this is no exxaguration. I seriously abood this location after being let down a few times
Due to their watered down ranch. Their employees are also dirty and have their underwear out and just list quality especially being the first location of the franchise. Unfortunate!

Fried Chicken… enough said!
This was a unique spot for Chicken Shack. We stopped by for a late lunch and I guess everyone was craving chicken too because by the time we order and got our food, there was a line out the door. Granted it’s not a big place and the only place to sit was counter style facing the window watching cars zoom by on Woodward. It’s never a disappointment with Chicken Shack.

If you like the food great, service??? Sucks called in and had a very rude person say we close in 20 minutes so we are not taking orders.
I would not go here ever again
Bottom line service is important
Also if Caitlin answers the phone hang up
Just a heads up no reply to this report, this company seems to not care

Solid broasted chicken and the bomb broasted potatoes. Artery clogging for sure but delish for an occasional treat! Always have decent service st this location. Parking is not so good.

Great chicken, ribs are ok, new prices well ok but I can’t get a packet of BBQ sauce without paying extra… oh come on really.

Now that I’m a TX transplant I find myself missing the food I used to have while being a true Midwest girl.
A few days ago I tried a Gus’s Chicken that was newly opened in Austin. The chicken was solid but it made me reminisce about the delicious fried chicken I’ve had in my life prior to my big move.
I spent a summer working as an intern at Beaumont and at least once a week I’d get chicken and a large order of broasted potatoes. Even after my internship ended I still found myself making the drive from Troy to pick up fried chicken from the Shack. In fact this place was also my usual lunch spot on Woodward Dream Cruise days.
I remember the Chicken being super juicy and not heavily battered. My favorite thing is still the potatoes. Yes, I know they add extra brushstrokes of melted butter over them, but while my arteries cry for mercy, my stomach and taste buds rejoice. I remember them having very finely diced coleslaw. I’m not the biggest fan or critic of coleslaw but I remember thinking theirs tasted fine, but again, I’m not the person to ask about coleslaw.
This review makes me nostalgic. I guess on my next 3 – 4 times/​year visits home, I’ll have to drop by and see if the chicken is as delicious as I remember it being three years ago!

I tried Chicken Shack for the first time the other day. I placed a carry out order of a 12 piece bucket, potatoes, and coleslaw. I walked in and placed my order, and it was ready under five minutes. this was nice.
The chicken was very crunchy, semi greasy, and tasty. It was fun to eat with my hands, and the chicken was very tender and easy to pull off the bone. Although, I can’t see a huge difference between this chicken and any other kind of fried chicken I’ve had.
The potatoes were tasty, but nothing to blog home about. (Write home is so out of date.) The coleslaw might have been my favorite part of the experience. It was delicious, crunchy, and slightly soupy. and I ate the whole tub myself.
My boyfriend reheated some chicken in the oven the next day and said it was even crispier and delicious than it was right out of the box. Good to know, most of the time, leftover fried chicken is rendered useless.
I will definitely visit Chicken Shack again when I am craving some unhealthy goodness.