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    The Potato Place

    3.9 (173 reviews)
    Closed 9:30 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Rachel A.

    my coworker told me to try the potato place after i said i was craving a loaded potato haha, i decided to give it a try and it was phenomenal!!! i have a cyo potato with chili, chives, and bacon and it hit the spot!!! such a big portion and definitely have leftovers:)

    Dennis R.

    This review is going to be somewhat hard. I'm a Wayne state grad (many years ago anyway) so when my wife mentioned this place I said let's go try it. We went on a Saturday so the limited parking wasn't a problem but I'm sure that during the weekdays parking close would be a consideration. The menu has many choices so finding something you like shouldn't be hard as long as you want a potato base. Place was small with only a few tables (several carry outs while we were there eating). The food was made in a timely manner and all ingredient's that were fresh. Food also has a nice visual presentation. Food came in a plastic box so taking leftovers home was a breeze. Food had good taste and a generous portion size. OK, I'm saying all these good things, why no 5 stars? It just doesn't seem to meet that standard. Personally I thought it was a novel idea to try a jazzed up potato and it was, but going back, well I don't think I'll make the trip. If you're looking for a novel fast food meal with friendly service and fresh ingredients in a generous portion go here. If you're looking for a more sit down family type of meal go elsewhere. So you see my dilemma, there is nothing to ding this place for. It's a solid value but just isn't my cup of tea. Would I recommend this place? Sure, with the understanding of just what it is and no more. Clean fast friendly service fresh food ingredients presented well with a novel twist but I would suggest that they try putting some beans and/or chile over the potato's. Go ahead give this place a try for yourself. See if you think it's worth 5 stars.

    Midtown Potato & salted caramel chocolate brownie
    Nay W.

    Might be a year since I've been here. Items have been removed. Items have been added. Potatoes are still huge! I placed an online order that was ready before I left the house so by the time I got it, it was room temp. In my memory, 1 free daisy tube of sour cream came with the purchase, but there was no sour cream. (You have to request.) I asked for garlic butter but the potato & fillings must have absorbed it all & i eat SO much garlic in my own cooking, that regularl amounts don't stand out. Although, the potato was potato dry (not enough butter to moisten) Brownie is very good. Caramely, chocolatey, and soft. All things considered, still a spotI enjoy humongous stuffed potatoes

    Trenton S.

    I wanted to try this place for some time and finally got to! The potato did not disappoint! Loss of stars because there's no fountain soda, only bottled or Koolaid. The koolaid just wasn't that good. The place is very small with few seats and there's only street parking. I wouldn't go to Detroit for it but if you're in the area and like baked potato's try it!

    Build Your Own
    Donna O.

    Two weeks ago some friends and I were taking about what kind of restaurant we would open if we could. I said I'd open a stuffed potato bar. This week, there was a make your own stuffed potato restaurant! I may have gone overboard, adding ham, bacon and salmon with my broccoli and cheese sauce but OMG it's so yummy!!! I couldn't eat it all at once, ado I've got food for a while lol

    House Potato
    Dawn H.

    When I was a student at Wayne state I went to the potato place several times a week. I haven't had a potato from here in at least 15 years. I was driving in the area and decided to give them a try. The first thing I noticed in the upgraded interior(again I haven't been here in 15 years). They have big screens with images of the most popular items and the full menu. I ordered the house potato (chicken, bacon and broccoli) with mixed cheese and garlic butter. The cashier told me it would be about a 10 min wait so I went to sit in my car. I received a text when my order was ready (less than 10 mins) and couldn't wait to get home to eat. The potato was as large as I remembered but I feel it used to have more butter and cheese. I added sour cream when I got home and was immediately taken back to my college years. I'm glad to see the quality has not declined.

    Farmhouse Potato
    Destiny J.

    The service was fast. I ordered online and it was ready at the estimated time. It was fresh & hot. Steam came from the container as soon as you opened it. The potato was a very good size. All the toppings were correct and at the top. Garlic butter melted inside the potato. Im pleased. It could've been a little more chicken but i still got nice & full. The lady at the register was happy and well mannered.

    MeatLovers Potato
    Carolyn E.

    Clean and updated inside, very friendly, fast service and delicious huge loaded potatoes. They're not open late, but you want this when you come home from the bar! Order you one at closing time and put it in your fridge for later - it heats up so well. We had the meat lovers and the chicken Cajun one - both were so yummy. Go to here.

    Chili
    Jt M.

    We stopped in here after walking around the Wayne State campus as it is right across the street. The place is very clean (even the bathrooms) and we had great service. (Even had full size ice waters.) I had a potato with chicken, broccoli and bacon (a d a side of ranch.) The potato is huge and it was nice and hot. It was good but I would probably order something else next time. My hubby had the chili. I thought it was good, he thought too tomatoey (but that is a personal thing.) All in all I will come back.

    House baked potato with broccoli, white queso, mixed shredded cheese, tomato, bacon and garlic herb butter

    Great place for a baked potato with more toppings than you could ask for!! Enough for two meals!

    Build Your Own Potato
    Christal P.

    The Potato Place is okay for a takeout lunch. Some of the potatoes on the menu range in price from $10 to 16. Pretty overpriced for a large baked potato with inexpensive toppings like bacon bits and freeze-dried chives. The restaurant is around Wayne State University and it is really difficult to find free parking. If you manage to find free parking you will have to walk around the block. There are better places to eat in the area but if you are craving a lot of carbs, cheese, and butter this might be a decent option.

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    I have to have a potato once a year from here it's well worth the wait I can not wait to come get more

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    Great service. Good options. You can even pick your own toppings! Went on a rainy day just to check it out, will definitely be going back.

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    I ordered through DoorDash. I had the Taco potato and it was massive and delicious. I would recommend.

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    The food was ok nothing to major at all for the prices overall 5/10 probably won't be back

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    An absolute solid 4.5. Wish Yelp would give half stars. This really great Berlin-inspired…read morerestaurant, whose name translates to "super cool", is in downtown Detroit, and it's a must visit. The vibe is amazing with, yes, super cool esthetics and decor. Like an old Berlin pub but more upscale and hip. I had the deviled eggs to start, and anyone who's read my reviews knows I love me a deviled egg! They were really good. One of the best I've had. For my entree, the server recommended, what he said was the 2nd best thing on the menu, the Orange Bourbon Ribs. They were really solid. Could have used a couple more, but they were great with some slaw, that should have been on the side and not on top. But that's just splitting hairs. Get the side of fires, they're huge and sooo good! For desert, the server also recommended the Burnt Sugar Tres Leches, made with coconut milk. It was one of the best deserts I've ever had. I love a server who recommends great things off the menu and is honest. Highly recommend Supergeil if you're in Detroit.

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    Came here last week & had a great time!…read more The classic burger is so so good! The meat was cooked very well. The fries were pretty good! I didn't like the dill ranch but my friend did. The music in there was so good too. The waitress was very attentive to us! I'll be back :)

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    Cool basement

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