First time trying this legendary establishment and it did not disappoint! The potato was huge and soooo good! I got the house potato with chicken, broccoli, and bacon. They allow you to customize your butter, and of course I wanted it loaded up with sour cream and cheese! Service was fast and I'll definitely be back to try a different potato. Nice location in the heart of WSU with available street parking. read more

The Potato Place - American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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. read more

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The concept was ok. A baked potato situation with multiple options for a potato as high as your head. There were many different options, more than I could ever dream up on my own. Staff were great. I was with a large crowd and the place is not very big so seating was a challenge. Most people grab and go. But they have a huge menu board with pre-made potato options or you can make your own. The ladies behind the register were helpful and offered suggestions freely. Food was hot and filling as you would expect. I got a basic spud and probably should have been more adventurous because the flavor profile was lacking. It's a good hearty place to stop in, though! read more

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 read more

The Potato Place - Midtown Potato & salted caramel chocolate brownie - American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

It's not much for eating in (I don't think they have many seating options, but they do keep the place clean), but if you want a great baked potato, The Potato Place is it! The menu options are pretty reasonable, and they do a great job of making the order quickly. The folks here have rarely messed up an order for me, and they have always been very helpful with any requests or questions I've had. read more

I've been eating here since I was a boy. They have this biggest potatoes I've ever seen and they're always cooked perfectly. You get more than enough food for a fair price. Get the mixed cheese and the garlic butter on your spud. read more

I LOVE this place- it's the place your friends don't know about because it's huddled up in the university area And don't let that lack of parking stop you- I order online and they bring it right out to my car out front! For $14 you're getting dinner for two or I eat it for two meals- make your own potato is the my go-to but they have so many specialty items Everything's good I go all veg with just Parmesan cheese by my husband goes all out with the meats and cheeses No idea why they haven't opened up another one yet- so popular! read more

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 read more

The Potato Place - Build Your Own - American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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. read more

The Potato Place - House Potato - American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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. read more

The Potato Place - Farmhouse Potato - American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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

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

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. read more

The Potato Place - MeatLovers Potato - American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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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. read more

The Potato Place - Chili - American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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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! read more

The Potato Place - American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Great service. So many potatoes to choose from and they are cooked to perfection! I have been going to this place for years and will continue read more

We ordered Lunch through Door Dash today. I ordered the Philly Supreme Cheesesteak Potato. Funny it didn't look like a Philly Cheesesteak on a potato, with all that broccoli. It more like mixed vegetables with cheddar cheese . Don't let me start on the firm chunks of beef some with fat attached. I was looking for tender thin slices of meat , that wasn't there either. Yeah, I was underwhelmed by this lackluster meal. It was also on the dry side. For a potato this size you'll need to use quite a bit of butter to help keep it moist. I think the quality has went down and the price has risen with this place. I really didn't want Potato Place because the last time I had it, I didn't enjoy it . Sometimes you must take one for the the team. They can definitely do better in the future with the quality, taste and presentation of their food especially if they going to charge you an arm. Oh yeah you're going to pay extra for butter, sour cream ect.. especially if it don't come on it. Im not saying don't give it a try, I just would prefer better quality even if its as simple as topping on a potato. read more

The Potato Place - Philly Steak Supreme Potato - American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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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. read more

The Potato Place - Build Your Own Potato - American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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I started not to go here for lunch because as much as I like this place and missed the spuds, (I hadn't order their taco spud in quite some time) the parking is tough you have to get a spot at a meter but I thought I was lucky as there was an available meter space today. I should have kept going!!!! NO FRESH VEGETABLES!!!! I've loved the spuds and taco spud for years since it was The Potato Factory!!!!! The picture in the restaurant when you order is the same as I remembered but the potato I received was nothing like the picture of what I ordered or what I was expecting. My order had sautéed red peppers, possibly with green peppers and onions. It was a sautéed blend with huge tomato pieces on top. Why not tell your customers that there is no longer fresh green peppers or onions on the potato. This should not be a surprise this potato looked like a red and orange mess. Disgusting. It was very disappointing. Plus I realized the change after I made it back to work and there was no time to take the potato back. Disrespectful! I called to ask about the vegetables thinking maybe they gave me the wrong potato and the party on the line stated that is how it comes now with sautéed (overly sautéed to me seemed they were from a frozen bag) vegetables. She didn't seem to care there was customer shock. Smh! If you are charging me $14.00 for a potato at least tell me you've changed the ingredients instead of having the photo of what it used to be on the wall menu. Just awful! A waste of money and time. I would have ordered something else. Instead I was left with a potato with from frozen vegetables, chunk tomatoes, cheese and ground beef. Just horrible also since we are here the young lady taking my order just assumed I wanted mixed cheese. She never asked what type of cheese. But listening to other patrons I guess they don't ask what kind of cheese you want; the person taking the order just picks the cheese for you unless you know to tell them what type of cheese you want. Just a change to an an old favorite. Smh! Just sad. I wanted my money back or at least another order. I won't be back. Too many tricks and changes. The picture on the wall menu should look like the awful potato they serve now not the potato from the past. Do better potato place. Wondering are they under new cut corner management. Allot was different. Ask clarifying questions because the pictures may not reflect the order you receive. Smh! Just sad! read more

This place rocked my world. The staff were SO SWEET and my Cajun chicken potato was phenomenal. Wish I lived closer and wasn't just visiting! read more

The Potato Place - Cajun Chicken Bayou potato - American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

I ordered a Cajun salmon and shrimp baked potato. I got extra butter and it was amazing. The salmon was a tad over cooked but the flavor makes you forget that. The customer service was awesome!! read more

The Potato Place - Cajun salmon shrimp bake potatoe!! - American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

So this was my first time having potato place. This was delivered by door dash so my review is in food only not the service. The portion sizes are huge!! This was a nice value for the price. Topping choices/combinations are plentiful here. Food was packaged well and not one drip leaked out. Great job!! My only dilemma and reason for the one star removal is flavor. My potato was bland, which was sad. You have to season the potato, there's tons of it in the bowl. Seasoning was an option that I did select, even asking for extra garlic butter. Just blah!! I don't know if it was just forgotten or overlooked but it killed the meal. I added my own seasoning to get what I was looking for. Overall great topping and decent potato... just be prepared to work with it a little read more

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Food was delicious. I placed an order online, it was ready fast and was warm until I got home. The potato was excellent, seasoned well, the skin was tender and I love the choice of toppings. read more

Hair in my food! Need I say more! Hair in my food! Unbelievable long strain of hair in my FOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

The Potato Place - American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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So darn good! Reasonable prices for the portion as well. I had the Cajun chicken potato which was everything I ever wanted: cheese, Alfredo, chicken and bacon. Incredible. I'd probably add broccoli next time. I also got the meal, which came with a dessert and a drink. The strawberry cheesecake was delicious. I have had something similar at other places, and it never disappoints. My total at the door was just over $20. Very reasonable and this will become a regular in my diet. I want to try everything on the menu. read more

Everything you need for a YUMMY ass little lunch/meal! Big ole russets, a multitude of toppings! Polite service! In and out! Nice trendy looking little spot worth easy charging for electronics. Nice and clean. I LOVE IT! read more

The Potato Place - American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

The food is mostly good and usually clean...but I have a whole attitude from my last experience and I would just HIGHLY suggest checking your food before leaving especially if you live over 30 minutes away! Let me preface this by saying I ALMOST NEVER COMPLAIN ABOUT FOOD I RECEIVE. This is about thee service! I came and ordered the same thing I ALWAYS get and just so happened to come before closing this time. The employee must have been feeling rushed or overwhelmed because instead of extra garlic butter I received ranch sauce and instead of shredded cheese she rung me up for cheese sauce. This didn't upset me and again I'm not one to look for things to complain when someone gets my order incorrect --I understand the food service industry. What frustrated me about this visit is while at work I called to notify the business of the order issue and notified the young lady that I spoke with I would like to come get my 2 ounce soufflé cup that I paid for. THE EMPLOYEE proceeds to ask if I still had THE POTATO. I told her I ONLY HAD HALF (but this was not my issue.) THE EMPLOYEE ADVISED to bring EVERYTHING I had remaining back and request to speak with the manager. After work I did just that. My frustration is how the manager decided to handle this in addition to his side kick cashier who wanted to give me a whole lecture on bringing back half of an order. NEITHER heard the part where my issue was I JUAT WANT THE FREAKING GARLIC BUTTER I PAID FOR AND YOU EMPLOYEE ADVISED TO BRING BCK WHAT I HAS LEFT! Forget the fact that your employees: 1. Enter my order in wrong which resulted in me getting a wrong order and this wasn't what I complained about. On top of that you want to continue to tell me about how it wasn't fair to your business that I'm now getting a free meal. WOW! 2. Have me ranch sauce instead of MY FREAKING GARLIC BUTTER! 3.It's an inconvenience for me to have to drive to address something your employees got wrong . 4. YOUR EMPLOYEE advised to bring back the other half-WHY ARE YOU GUYS NOT ON THE SAME PAGE ON WHAT YOUR POLICY IS FOR THESE SITUATIONS! I TOLD HER I ATE HALF THE POTATO!! Getting someone's name will not change that fact that this will continue to be an issue if your EMPLOYEE advise patrons wrong. 5. I came requesting to speak with the manager and your cashier agitated the situation by continually laughing and injecting herself into a conversation which could have went really left if I didn't have to wisdom to remove myself from the conversation after you Mr. Manager also continued to laugh as if this was a joke. People's time and money is not a joke and the fact that this was is not a good look nor will I be returning. And the fact that you felt like you sis me a favor by remaking the food. Don't worry it's in the garbage. I don't know what ya'll May have done back there with all the laughs and giggles. read more

It was my son's 1st time there on Saturday. It was absolutely delicious food. Service was a little slow, but the good and the view outside made it definitely worth it! The only bummer was after we were done in downtown Detroit, we went back to the lot and my car was stolen. Obviously not the restaurants fault! Love the food, but because of the stolen car, not sure how soon we will be back. read more

Staff was great and helpful. The place was clean and simple . The food was good but it was overpriced. I spent $54 for two potato's topped with veggies n cheese, two cups of soup and two drinks. read more

The Potato Place - Veggie potato and potato soup with koolaid = $25 - American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

So busy inside but I was able to get a table and enjoy my delicious loaded potato, kool-aid, and banana pudding. read more

The Potato Place - Kool Aid, Banana Pudding, customized potato - American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

I work downtown Detroit and it's very difficult to find good food in the day time due to most restaurants being closed up until 4pm (due to COVID-19). THIS IS MY GO TO! I order directly from their website and delivery doesn't take long. There are so many different choices of potato styles to choose from. Yum! read more

The Potato Place - Cajun Chicken Bayou w/Jalepeños - American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Placed a large lunch order for work. They were very accommodating. They put names on each order. I personally had the house potato. It comes with cheese, chicken, broccoli, garlic butter & bacon. It was so deliciousness & filling. If you have a big appetite, it's perfect. But It's also big enough for two people to share. Give this place a try! I'll be going back. read more

The Potato Place - House Potato - American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

This is a neighborhood staple, and hidden gem. A Wayne State campus landmark. Spot has been here for years and the menu has grown with tons of offerings. If you can think of it, they probably can make it. A loaded gigantic bake potato anyway you want it. You can also order noodles with similar additions. They also have cakes, cookies , pies and shakes. Located smack dab on the middle of Wayne State campus. Check them out, it's worth it! read more

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Tried this with my son after a trip to the Charles A. Wright Museum. We were very VERY excited to try this after The Potato Place popped up in a Google search of "restaurants near me." He has food allergies and I am kind of a picky eater (I like only melted cheese, roasted/rolled onions are great but I hate them raw, etc.), and this seemed to fit both our needs. The potatoes were huge, and they were cooked totally to the right state of fluffiness. I got the Cajun Chicken Bayou Potato. A little bit of heat - I would have liked a little more, a nice creamy ranch, loads of chopped, correctly-cooked bacon, and garlic butter. It smelled heavenly when I opened it and it tasted great too. My son got the Taco Potato. Ground taco meat, grilled onions and peppers and big hunks of tomato. It was even served with tortilla chips, so he was scooping his potato like a nacho. In my opinion, it would be better with cheese, but my kid is allergic to dairy. Only four stars because I would want more spice for something labeled "Cajun," (still a really good potato) and they only had 16 ounce bottles of pop/water; I think fountain pop/water in different sizes would be better. read more

Great food and service highly recommended We had the steak potato and chicken and chili both were great read more

I had the Philly Steak Potato. It was great and I was able to make two meals from the potato. read more

The Potato Place - Steak, cheese, green peppers, and other items. I added the sour cream on top. - American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Cool little spot with fast and friendly service. HUGE potatoes with tons of options. I decided to keep it fairly simple with some broccoli, cheese, and A1 on mine. My potato was pretty good, very filling. Got the veggie gumbo to bring home and that's a win! My friend had the pulled pork...unfortunately, she is sick sick SICK from the pulled pork potato :( read more

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My friend wanted to come here before she moved to Florida next month. I heard about The Potato Place from my friends who attended Wayne State and I looked it up on Yelp before I left and I knew it would be a tough choice on what to get! I went with the Broccoli and Cheese with garlic butter and a side of ranch dressing. I wish I would have added grilled chicken because it was so delicious! My son ordered the bacon and cheese and I ordered the sweet baby rays for my boyfriend to take home. The baked potato was humongous! It literally took up the whole takeout container. There was so much cheese on my potato it was so delicious! If you come on an empty stomach you will eat the whole thing like I did! The potato was so soft and tasty. Some people complained about the price, but it was enough for two people to share one potato. For $8 I'm sold! I definitely would love to come back and try the other combinations! The space is small, the place gets packed, and it's CASH ONLY. I'm glad someone told me that before I got there. There's an ATM inside, and also another ATM outside next door. It's located in the same strip as Sweet Loraine's Mac n Brewz and Wayne State. read more

The Potato Place - American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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My first time there, February 15, 2024 and I will definitely be going back. The staff was perfect, answered all my questions for my first time. The food was great. I got yhe Steak Supreme with Quaso sauce and it was absolutely delicious. I'm already recruiting my friends to go back with me. read more

I used to go to this restaurant all the time & loved it back then. I had not been in while so I decided to visit now. The exterior of the business is a little run down. There are several seats and tables inside the restaurant. The restaurant only takes cash but they have an ATM inside for a charge. It took a little while before anyone came to the register to take our order. We waited approximately 20-25 minutes for our Potatoes to be ready. The staff was not enthusiastic. They did handle the large crowds that came after us well. I ordered the taco spud Potatoe and the small (16 oz.) yogurt fruit slushy. You have a choice of garlic or plain butter on your Potatoe. You also have the option of which type of cheese you want. I chose the garlic butter and creamy cheddar cheese. Onions, peppers, tomatoes, and beef came on the Potatoe. Tortilla chips and taco sauce were provided on the side. The Potatoe was good but not as good as I remember. The yogurt slushy is more concentrated now and does not taste the same. I would not order it again. I paid almost $14 for my food. They also offer ice cream, desserts, sandwiches, and noodles. read more

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