  Tarkus Member Username: Tarkus Post Number: 368 Registered: 04-2006 |
Ok Forumers, Friends are coming in this Saturday evening. They had wanted to go to Iva's Chicken up north but there is no time. Does anyone know where a southern style fried chicken dinner with all the trimmings can be had. And no KFC, Churchs don't cut it. Thanks or the help | ||
Jimaz Member Username: Jimaz Post Number: 3002 Registered: 12-2005 |
I suppose Frankenmuth is too far away also. | ||
Detroitstar Member Username: Detroitstar Post Number: 767 Registered: 01-2006 |
It's kinda a "fast food" style place, but the broasted chicken place on E. Jefferson near chene is delicious. | ||
Jrvass Member Username: Jrvass Post Number: 182 Registered: 01-2007 |
Iva's? Where's that? Frankenmuth made me think of the Dakota Inn. Not sure if they even serve chicken. I haven't been there in years. James | ||
Gazhekwe Member Username: Gazhekwe Post Number: 67 Registered: 08-2007 |
Hmmm, I haven't tried this yet, but how about the Motown Soul Food Cafe in the Fisher Building? | ||
Treble484 Member Username: Treble484 Post Number: 27 Registered: 02-2006 |
Mr Chicken on Telegraph north of Ford Rd. has great broasted chicken. | ||
Jimaz Member Username: Jimaz Post Number: 3003 Registered: 12-2005 |
Iva's is in Sterling, MI. I'm also looking for a place to get sweet & sour chicken. There was a place called Chino Bandito in Phoenix that called it "Jade Red Chicken." | ||
Miss_cleo Member Username: Miss_cleo Post Number: 813 Registered: 05-2005 |
Iva's Chicken Dinners Address: Iva's Chicken Dinners 201 Chestnut Street Box 16 Sterling, MI 48659 Phone: (989) 654-3552 Specialize in southern fried chicken, prepared in an iron skillet, real mashed potatoes, homemade dressings, gravy's and biscuits. Special prepared cole slaw with our own dressing, homemade pies. Open from Jan to Nov. each year. Hours are 11:30 to 8 pm closed on Tuesday. | ||
Abracadabra Member Username: Abracadabra Post Number: 64 Registered: 04-2007 |
I second Mr. Chicken. The potatoes are alright, nothing special. The coleslaw is very fine, but tends to be love-it or hate-it. The chicken is really good, IMO. The ribs are pretty good, too. I have only gotten carryout from them, and in that sense they are fantastic. If you were looking to a place to go and eat, it may not be the best place in town. (Message edited by Abracadabra on August 21, 2007) | ||
Tarkus Member Username: Tarkus Post Number: 369 Registered: 04-2006 |
Miss_Cleo, are you a devoted patron or something more. I agree Iva's is the best chicken I think I've ever had. The coleslaw is to die for and the mashed taters with the biscuit floating in the gravy is ... oh god i need to go up north and get some LOL. | ||
Jimaz Member Username: Jimaz Post Number: 3004 Registered: 12-2005 |
From a 2004 MetroTimes article: quote: | ||
Spitcoff Member Username: Spitcoff Post Number: 131 Registered: 03-2004 |
chicken shack | ||
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy Post Number: 5762 Registered: 11-2004 |
Chicken Shack is my choice as well. Every location I go to is always brimming with people waiting for their orders. Not only is their chicken to die for but the broasted potatoes are killer as well. | ||
Offical_birdbath Member Username: Offical_birdbath Post Number: 12 Registered: 06-2007 |
Guernsey Dairy in Novi has a restaurant with excellent broasted chicken dinners. And a huge variety of ice cream. | ||
Gistok Member Username: Gistok Post Number: 5153 Registered: 08-2004 |
I always have to laugh about Frankenmuth. Chicken, although part of the German diet... is NOT a renowned German specialty... in Germany. Most German specialties are made with pork, beef or veal. | ||
Goldensunshine Member Username: Goldensunshine Post Number: 13 Registered: 11-2005 |
All of the places you all mentioned are the bomb.com, but what caught my eye in Tarkus' post was the "southern-style-with-all-the-t rimmings" part. What comes to my mind is "Beans & Cornbread" over on Northwestern Highway in Southfield. The chicken is good, and you have all your southern sides to choose from: Yams, Mac & Cheese, Collard Greens, Corn Bread, Hoppin John and what have you.  | ||
Rsa Member Username: Rsa Post Number: 1231 Registered: 10-2003 |
try southern fires: http://www.southernfiresrestau rant.com/ | ||
Detroitplanner Member Username: Detroitplanner Post Number: 1375 Registered: 04-2006 |
I went to Iva's a few weeks back. While I have had worse meals, I know I've had better. Its not worth the trip. I know if I had not already stopped in Sterling I would have never even considered it. I'd put my vote with Mr Chicken. There is also a location along Plymouth Road near Inkster. (Message edited by Detroitplanner on August 22, 2007) | ||
Neilr Member Username: Neilr Post Number: 564 Registered: 06-2005 |
For take out, try The Pizza Place on Ford road in Dearborn. It's really delicious! Also, it's halal, if that matters. | ||
Carolcb Member Username: Carolcb Post Number: 1350 Registered: 11-2006 |
Just an FYI, we ate at Zingerman's Roadhouse on Saturday night - don't order the chicken! Ari, we love you but the chicken is not the thing to order. The Mac and Cheese was fantastic, as was the bread..... | ||
65memories Member Username: 65memories Post Number: 448 Registered: 10-2003 |
Chicken Shack | ||
Goldensunshine Member Username: Goldensunshine Post Number: 16 Registered: 11-2005 |
I'll co-sighn on Mr. Chicken too, their broasted chicken is flavored really well They are right near my favorite BBQ place The Bone Yard | ||
Fareastsider Member Username: Fareastsider Post Number: 548 Registered: 08-2006 |
Shack Broasted Potatoes that is all you need to know | ||
Dbest Member Username: Dbest Post Number: 49 Registered: 03-2007 |
Golden Sunshine, Do you happen to know the address of the Boneyard, I was planning on taking my dad there after a tigers game we are coming for, or do they have a website? His boss used to rave about the place and I told him next time we will go there. | ||
Brougham Member Username: Brougham Post Number: 32 Registered: 01-2007 |
I second Pizza Place for great take out Chicken. They also have great toasted subs. I'm not that fond of their pizza but everything else is great. I work nearby and go there at least once a week. | ||
Gingellgirl Member Username: Gingellgirl Post Number: 39 Registered: 04-2007 |
Love "Shack" Baby, love "Shack" | ||
Fareastsider Member Username: Fareastsider Post Number: 553 Registered: 08-2006 |
Just had some fried chicken at a bar called Cheers in Pearl Beach. It was amazingly good! | ||
Ja1mz Member Username: Ja1mz Post Number: 62 Registered: 02-2007 |
Banquet Frozen Chicken TV dinner....mmmmmmmm | ||
Ramcharger Member Username: Ramcharger Post Number: 433 Registered: 05-2006 |
I get carry-out from the Boneyard all the time, but rarely get the ribs. They're usually too dry for my taste. My favorite for ribs in all the world are Corky's in Memphis. I order them online. They're not cheap but they are soooo good!! | ||
Goldensunshine Member Username: Goldensunshine Post Number: 24 Registered: 11-2005 |
DBest, Looks like Ramcharger beat me to it! I haven't been here since friday! Enjoy your BBQ!! |
