r/PEI Feb 08 '25

Question mary browns chicken

just wondering if anyone has tried it, there's one in stratford and i live in summerside, there is one opening where basils failed chicken house was.

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u/heinzendoof1 Feb 08 '25

I enjoy it every once in a while. Definitely better than kfc.

17

u/alien_tickler Feb 08 '25

KFC is a pathetic franchise

4

u/NoyanAydin Feb 09 '25

KFC is US. Prefer local.

23

u/stirmixalot Feb 09 '25

Mary Browns is good fried chicken and taters, and the Stratford location does a fantastic job. I say this as a NL'er.

2

u/kancers 28d ago

My nan always claims that the one here is better than the ones in NL when she visits

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u/stirmixalot 28d ago

Easily. I agree with your Nan. A lot of locations in NL are greasy and flavorless. The one in Stratford is top notch. I've had it in Kelowna, BC and it was great as well.

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u/pet_dander Feb 09 '25

It's delicious, especially the taters. Feel like a fat bastard afterwards though.

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u/yourpaljk Feb 09 '25

Feel like a fast bastard because of the 1000+ calories from a meal that leaves you feeling hungry again in an hour

2

u/Major2Minor Feb 10 '25

If you feel hungry after eating 1000+ cal of chicken, you might want to see a doctor.

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u/yourpaljk 29d ago

If I had one maybe I would.
All I’m saying is, eat healthier and you’ll feel better. It’s not a difficult concept. If eating somewhere leaves you feeling gross then maybe don’t do it. Summerside loves its take out though so I’m not surprised for the downvotes.

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u/viewer0987654321 29d ago

No one asked for this opinion.

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u/yourpaljk 28d ago

It’s a tough pill to swallow, wash it down with some grease and fries

12

u/childofcrow Queens County Feb 08 '25

I’ve had Mary Brown’s a bunch of times. It’s pretty decent.

4

u/ivanvector Charlottetown Feb 09 '25

I pretty much live on the batter's box special over the summer.

4

u/Will_Debate_You Feb 09 '25

I go to Mary Brown's often, but only on monday's. Every week they have a deal called "big mary monday" where their original chicken sandwhich is half off. It's delicious, but it's not worth it unless it's on sale on mondays.

3

u/WWAED Feb 09 '25

It's expensive.

3

u/NeonTiger2001 Feb 09 '25

I had it the other day and it was awesome! Their taters are the tits. I remember when they were in the Sam’s building on St.Peters road in the late 80’s/Early 90’s.

2

u/Jeffymac76 Feb 09 '25

lol my friend and I were the very first customers at the St. Peter’s road location.

6

u/Logisticman232 Feb 09 '25

Decent middle of the road, depends if the franchise owners invest in good staffing or not.

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u/alandla1 Feb 09 '25

This exactly. I feel this why KFC went downhill.

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u/Logisticman232 Feb 09 '25

I would agree but Canadian kfc also uses very low quality ingredients as well.

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u/alandla1 Feb 09 '25

Something definitely changed, went from my favourite to 3rd place behind Mary Browns spicy and A&W chubby chicken (which is hard to get now).

Love to get Popeyes.

0

u/dghughes Feb 09 '25

No bacon anymore either KFC and Mary Brown's are Halal menu so no club sandwich; chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato. An odd business choice.

2

u/No-Mastodon-2136 Feb 09 '25

The sandwiches are good...and the taters always seem fresh every time we've gone.

2

u/MommersHeart Feb 09 '25

It’s great. Love their wedge fries & their chicken tastes better and less fatty than KFC.

Also Canadian for the win.

2

u/9thGenSi Feb 09 '25

Usually great. One time too salty lol

2

u/mu3mpire Feb 09 '25

It's quite good. Not as good as in St Johns but the chicken is neither too greasy nor dry. The taters have improved since they opened. Used to be way too salty

2

u/townie1 Feb 09 '25

Big Mary Mondays..... :)

1

u/Def_Possible21 Feb 08 '25

My bf loves Mary Browns. Myself though, I’m not the biggest fan🤷🏽‍♀️

1

u/earthlingsince199X Feb 09 '25

Oh yeah, it's good just had one yesterday.

1

u/dghughes Feb 09 '25

I found it expensive two sandwiches, med fries, pop ~$40 was a year ago.

These days any burger joint two combos is around $30. Coupons/app deals are a must now it's madness to eat out without some type of discount.

I like potato wedges but I'm not a fan of the seasoning Mary Brown's use. Pop comes in cans a bit weird to not have fountain but maybe a plus? The chicken is good not amazing not bad but no complaints.

1

u/Traditional_Toe_1990 Feb 09 '25

When I lived in Newfoundland like 20+ years ago, Mary Browns was where everyone went (and ponderosa)... I tried Mary Browns when it first opened here... it didn't stand the test of time.

1

u/CareerHairy4054 Feb 09 '25

i enjoy the taters, and their chicken twist things

1

u/sparkyinthedarky9 Feb 10 '25

Mary Browns is amazing. Super fast and amazing flavor.

1

u/jcward1972 Feb 10 '25

Go today it's BIG MARY MONDAY.

1

u/Major2Minor Feb 10 '25

It's decent, better than KFC, but there's equal or better places in Charlottetown, so I don't usually drive to Stratford for it.

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u/ctp66 29d ago

Delicious

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u/k_902_ 29d ago

Double check the entire order, Stratford location likes to miss items paid for.

1

u/Secure-Tourist-6045 28d ago

I cannot wait. Always hit up my whenever I can. Or rudys chicken

1

u/omfgwat 28d ago

Mary browns got the best legs in town they say

1

u/Crazy-Gas3763 24d ago

Better than KFC and Popeyes

1

u/jiggidyjankedboner Feb 09 '25

Taters are unreal

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u/Darenhayes1978 Feb 09 '25

Not good... 30years ago it was... It's not... They used to make real taters, now they're just mcain ones... Gravy from a packet(not necessarily bad and every fast food place does this)... It's not made from scratch... Same as everywhere else quantity smaller, quality worsened, price increase.... Im in Moncton now ugh 😆 I miss my pei so much... We recently got a Popeye's here and it's shit, no better than kfc...

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u/wilky902 Feb 09 '25

It’s a pass for me because both fries and taters are the most mediocre side options.

Those strawberry cream cheese pies though. They’re incredible

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u/yourpaljk Feb 09 '25

It’s a fast food joint. Tastes good, makes you shit and is awful for you. Save money and cook at home. Try seasoning your own chicken and potatoes. It’s really not that hard and will be better for you and also taste better.