Stopped in here before a Lions game. This place had a pretty cool atmosphere and was very chill and relaxed. We got the classic chicken sandwich, the Korean chicken sandwich, the fries, and the brussels sprouts. Everything was awesome! That said, the Korean chicken sandwich was so good that we got two more. I highly recommend this place and look forward to going back.

I came in here because my friend said they had a good chicken sandwich. I ordered the chicken sandwich. I was given a good chicken sandwich. I've had better but I was not disappointed by what I got. If you need a solid chicken sandwich, they will give you one.

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.

This is our favorite chicken place in Detroit - no question. The classic chicken sandwich is INCREDIBLE and you cannot miss out on their sidewinder fries or their dipped honey biscuits. We must stop here at least once a month. We love it. A must try.

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!

The fried chicken was amazing, perfectly seasoned, cooked and juicy. The Brussels were great as well, crispy with a sweet glaze. Service was quick. I gave the atmosphere 2 stars because the DJ was playing extremely loud music (around 2:30-3:30 pm). It was hard to hear each other talk. We were trying to have a chill lunch. The music just didn’t fit the time of day or the mood of the place. But that’s more a problem with the DJ, not the restaurant. Great food.

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!

So so good. Super friendly service, one of the best chicken sandwiches ever (bow down before the K-Town Cutlet) and get your biscuits half and half, just so you can tell just how good a biscuit dipped in honey really is. Walk through the doors into the Brakeman and get yourself a Midwest beer to go with your food because they are so good together.