Best City Chicken in Detroit, MI

A Depression-era dish of cubed pork or veal skewered, breaded, and fried to resemble a chicken drumstick.

Polish Village Cafe

Hamtramck

4.6 / 5

The city chicken is the star of the show, incredibly tender and flavorful. It's the closest I've had to my late grandma's and it is ON POINT.

Local LegendClassicAuthentic

9.6Flavor

9.2Value

9Vibe

Melvindale

4.8 / 5

Sabina's is considered the best Polish food downriver, especially known for its city chicken and perogies. Huge serving sizes and great prices.

Hidden GemLocal FavoriteComfort Food

9.5Flavor

9.4Value

8.5Vibe

Hamtramck

4.5 / 5

The old world ambience and traditional Polish kitchen flavors have pleased guests for more than forty years. The city chicken is delicious.

ClassicHistoricAuthentic

9.3Flavor

8.8Value

8.7Vibe

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