Alfredo Potato
$ 14.50A perfectly baked russet potato split open and piled high with rich, bubbling creamy Alfredo sauce, melted cheese, and grated Parmesan, garnished with your choice of protein like tender grilled chicken or shrimp.
A perfectly baked russet potato split open and piled high with rich, bubbling creamy Alfredo sauce, melted cheese, and grated Parmesan, garnished with your choice of protein like tender grilled chicken or shrimp.
A fluffy baked potato loaded with succulent sautéed shrimp, tender flaky salmon, vibrant green spinach, and fresh green onions.
An overloaded loaded baked potato featuring a hearty mix of tender chicken, shrimp, savory corned beef, crispy bacon bits, and fresh green broccoli florets.
A warm baked potato bursting with thinly sliced Philly steak, caramelized bell peppers, onions, sautéed mushrooms, and a generous pour of rich, molten creamy cheddar cheese.
A vibrant bowl of southwest rice topped with seasoned chicken, colorful fajita vegetables, sweet street corn, diced tomatoes, liquid queso, and a drizzle of spicy chipotle ranch.
A hearty baked potato overflowing with layers of Dearborn ham, savory pepperoni, seasoned ground beef, Italian sausage, and crispy bacon.
A spiced cajun butter baked potato loaded with juicy cajun-seasoned chicken, crispy bacon crumbles, creamy cheddar, and a delicate zig-zag drizzle of ranch dressing.
A unique loaded potato featuring tender Wigley's corned beef, tangy boom boom sauce, fresh broccoli florets, and crisp green onions.
A baked potato loaded with grilled chicken and smoky bacon, generously coated in glossy Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce and topped with chopped fresh green onions.
A cheeseburger-style baked potato filled with seasoned ground beef, fajita veggies, fresh tomatoes, street corn, and a creamy boom boom sauce drizzle.
A healthy vegetarian baked potato packed with a colorful medley of roasted mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, broccoli florets, and roasted red peppers.
A classic comfort baked potato filled with tender chicken pieces, steamed broccoli florets, and crispy bacon bits, served over a bed of melted cheese and butter.
A classic chicken alfredo loaded potato with a rich creamy white sauce, tender chicken, and grated parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.
A hearty meat-lovers potato stuffed with ground beef, savory Italian sausage, ham slices, pepperoni, and crispy bacon under a blanket of melted cheese.
A baked potato packed high with lean, tender Wigley's corned beef slices and melted Swiss or cheddar cheese.
A baked potato styled like chicken parmesan, featuring breaded chicken breast, rich marinara tomato sauce, melted mozzarella, and grated parmesan.
A Tex-Mex style taco potato loaded with seasoned ground beef, shredded cheese, diced bell peppers, onions, fresh tomatoes, and a side of crisp tortilla chips and salsa.
A healthy vegetable-packed baked potato with a colorful mix of peas, carrots, sweet corn, green beans, lima beans, broccoli, and diced tomatoes.
A spicy loaded potato featuring fiery sliced jalapenos, savory Italian sausage, crispy bacon, and melted cheese.
A comforting house specialty potato stuffed with tender chicken breast chunks, steamed broccoli florets, crispy bacon, and melted cheese.
A messy, delicious Detroit-style loose burger potato loaded with hearty chili, seasoned ground beef, raw onions, and gooey melted cheese.
A barbecue lover's dream potato featuring grilled chicken breast, smoky bacon, and Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce smothered in melted cheese.
An upscale philly steak supreme potato stacked high with thinly sliced steak, mushrooms, broccoli, bacon, bell peppers, onions, and melted cheese.
A fast-food inspired burger potato topped with seasoned ground beef, tangy pickle slices, onions, fresh tomatoes, cheese, and a signature boom boom sauce.
A fun pizza potato featuring rich pizza marinara sauce, lots of melted mozzarella cheese, and layered pepperoni slices.
A Mediterranean-inspired Greek potato topped with savory gyro meat strips, crumbled feta cheese, sliced onions, tomatoes, and a side of tzatziki sauce.
An ultimate loaded potato featuring Italian sausage, corned beef, chicken, bacon, chives, earthy mushrooms, garlic butter, and a blend of mixed cheeses.
A rustic farmhouse potato packed with ground beef, chicken, broccoli, bacon, bell peppers, onions, and rich melted cheese.
A localized specialty potato topped with savory corned beef, tender broccoli, crispy bacon, and melted cheese.
Warm, soft breadsticks stuffed with gooey mozzarella cheese, brushed with garlic butter, and served with a side of sauce for dipping.
A creamy blend of spinach, artichokes, and melted cheeses, baked to perfection, and served with baked pretzel bites.
Soft, bite-sized pretzels perfectly salted and served with a rich, melted cheese sauce for dipping.
Roasted corn tossed with diced red onions, jalapeños, and lime juice in seasoned mayo.
A hearty Southern-style gumbo packed with fresh vegetables in a rich, seasoned broth.
Bold, slow-cooked beef chili loaded with tender beans and seasoned with a deep blend of spices.
Thick and creamy potato soup made with onion, celery, and savory herbs. Topped with all the goods.
Hearty vegetable gumbo made fresh daily with seasonal vegetables and aromatic roux.
Classic Detroit-style savory meat chili simmered to perfection.
Fresh lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, hard-boiled egg & feta cheese, topped with sliced grilled chicken breast.
Fresh lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, hard-boiled egg & shredded cheddar, topped with smoky bacon bits & chicken breast.
Classic all-beef hot dog served in a warm, fluffy bun.
All-beef hot dog topped with savory chili, mustard, and diced onions.
All-beef dog with ketchup, mustard, onion, relish, tomato, pickle chips & jalapenos.
Sliced ham and melted Swiss cheese with lettuce & tomato in a warm grilled pita.
Tender Wigley's corned beef and Swiss cheese with lettuce & tomato.
Seasoned lamb slices with tomato, onion, feta cheese, and a side of cucumber tzatziki sauce.
Steak with sautéed peppers, onions, broccoli, smothered in creamy queso blanco inside a toasted pita.
Two scoops of vanilla ice cream, topped with sweet strawberries, whipped cream & nuts.
Two scoops of vanilla ice cream, topped with Hershey's chocolate syrup, whipped cream & nuts.
A warm brownie topped with two scoops of vanilla ice cream, Hershey's chocolate syrup, whipped cream & nuts.
A scoop of chocolate, vanilla & strawberry ice cream topped with slices of banana, chocolate syrup, strawberries, whipped cream & nuts.
Comforting homemade banana pudding layered with vanilla wafers and fresh bananas.
Sweet strawberry crumble cake slice with a buttery, crisp topping.
Massive, freshly baked chocolate chip or chocolate chip walnut cookies.
Rich fudge brownie topped with a luscious salted caramel drizzle.
Warm spiced peach cobbler baked with a golden, flaky crust.
Vibrant and creamy multi-colored cheesecake slice.
New York style cheesecake layered with sweet strawberry shortcake crumbles.
Moist cake covered with rich, decadent caramel frosting.
Classic yellow butter cake layered with rich chocolate frosting.
Assorted freshly baked homemade cookies prepared daily.
Classic dense and fudgy chocolate brownie.
Refreshing frozen strawberry and lemonade slush blended to icy perfection.
Blended strawberry, banana, and lemonade slush.
Smooth and creamy strawberry yogurt smoothie.
Blended strawberry, banana, and yogurt smoothie for a refreshing treat.
Classic thick milkshake made with real ice cream.
Vanilla ice cream blended with Detroit's favorite Vernors ginger ale.
Rainbow Sherbet blended with lemonade for a tangy, fruity frozen beverage.
Choice of Pepsi Products or sweet Kool-Aid.
Large size fountain Pepsi Products or Kool-Aid.
Sweet and tangy blue raspberry flavored Kool-Aid served over ice.
Classic sweet fruit punch Kool-Aid served ice cold.
Refreshing sweet and tart homemade lemonade.
Assorted Coca-Cola soft drinks served over ice.
Strawberry lemonade slush blend.
Refreshing classic Kool-Aid drink.
Assorted bottled beverages.
Refreshing strawberry lemonade slush.
Nestled near Wayne State University in Midtown Detroit, The Potato Place has earned a cult-following as the ultimate comfort food destination for hearty, over-loaded baked potatoes and diner classics. Operating out of a charmingly compact, old-school space, this beloved neighborhood gem lures in locals, students, and game-day visitors alike with an extensive menu built around massive, perfectly baked russet potatoes piled high with premium meats, fresh vegetables, and decadent sauces.
At The Potato Place, the humble baked potato is transformed into a complete, gourmet meal. Regular patrons consistently rave about the generous portion sizes and exceptional quality. As diner Diana Martin notes after visiting ahead of a Tigers game, "The menu selection is fantastic and the prices are great; in hindsight, we should have ordered a second entree each just to try more of the menu." Whether you lean toward rich, creamy comfort foods or savory protein-packed combinations, every dish is assembled with care by a famously friendly and welcoming staff.
First-time visitors are often overwhelmed by the sheer variety of flavor profiles available, but a few standout creations have cemented themselves as local legends:
Beyond the signature spuds, the menu expands to satisfy every craving with items like Wigley's famous Eastern Market corned beef pitas, Detroit-style chili dogs, fresh salads, and decadent desserts including brownies, sundaes, and classic Boston coolers made with Vernors ginger ale.
The interior is cozy, bustling, and steeped in authentic Detroit character. While parking in Midtown can occasionally require patience, the team is renowned for handling rushes efficiently with prompt takeout service. Many regulars—such as Mz. Sophie, who dubs it "one of the best spots for a variety of baked potatoes"—frequently utilize delivery services for a quick pickup-and-go meal. Providing incredible value for money, wholesome hospitality, and dietary flexibility (including gluten-free and vegetarian spud options), The Potato Place remains an unmissable culinary landmark in Detroit.
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The most popular items include the creamy Alfredo Potato, the spicy Cajun Chicken Bayou Potato, and the smoky Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Potato, all served on giant, perfectly baked russet potatoes.
Yes! The Potato Place offers vegetarian-friendly options such as the Roasted Veggies Potato and the Veggie & Cheese Potato, featuring fresh broccoli, mushrooms, peppers, and various garden vegetables.
Yes, The Potato Place features local Detroit favorites including Wigley's famous Eastern Market corned beef in specialties like the Eastern Market Corned Beef Potato and Corned Beef & Swiss Pitas.
Entree baked potatoes range generally from $8.50 to $19.00 depending on toppings and proteins, offering huge portions and great value for money in Midtown Detroit.
Yes, classic Detroit treats like Boston Coolers (vanilla ice cream blended with Vernors ginger ale), Blue Raspberry Kool-Aid, and sweet milkshakes are fan favorites on the drink menu.
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