Frisch’s

When I was younger growing up in the south hills, I remember Frisch’s being one of the most popular spots for weekend grub. Maybe it was me a wide-​eyed child, but I remember it being great.
After wanting to pick something quick up for dinner one evening, we stopped into Frisch’s and placed an order fro take out. After going back and forth between the deli counter and the cafeteria-​style line, we finally figured out where we needed to order since the staff seemed confused themselves.
While waiting, we checked out the deli counter, which they have seriously cut back on. The food in there didn’t look too fresh. I had initially wanted to get some sides, but changed my mind after seeing what was there.
We ordered chicken and the broasted potatoes. The chicken took 40+ minutes to cook and when we got home we realized that almost every piece was a wing versus a breast piece. The potatoes were generally bland. The meal also came with cole slaw, which I’m not a huge fan of, but they forgot to include it after making a big deal about it at the register.
The food itself was soggy after a less than 5 minute ride and I was pretty disappointed. After a less than exciting meal, I wouldn’t go back, especially with places like Armstrong’s right around the corner.

I ordered the scallop dinner. When I got home this is what I found. 6 scallops! I have usually had good dinners from here in the past with lots of scallops. Definitely not worth $ 9.49 Plus they forgot the coleslaw. On the plus side, the ladies at the counter are always very nice

Bar none the BEST chicken anywhere. The pizza and hoagies are really good. The sandwiches are made to order and you can taste the homemade in every order. Nothing fancy, just great food.

Been going here for a solid 15 years now… I usually go atleast once a week in the summer for the car cruises and can honestly say I have never had bad food here. Lately I have some weird obsession with soup in the summer and the soups here are outstanding the chicken noodle, chicken and dumpling, chili are all amazing. Im a big chicken fan so I have of course has the broasted chicken BUT also had chicken strips and the fish sandwich and all were fantastic if I was closer I would be there more often.

The staff was so polite and courteous. The food was delicious, especially the chicken and pizza! And all at a very reasonable price!

I hadn’t been to Frisch’s since high school and was looking for somewhere to take my hubby and mum for a filling lunch… figured it was time to let the hubs in on a great South Hills secret: Frisch’s broasted chicken.
Broasting is… well, who knows and who cares. Broasting creates delectable «fried» chicken without the grease. Deliciously seasoned, crisp exterior and juicy interior. I prefer the wings, but all the cuts are delicious. I also really adore their coleslaw. It’s got more tang than cream, just the way my gram used to make it. The fries are just ok, but I remember the broasted potatoes being pretty special so next time id order those.
You order from a cafeteria style line where you can make a salad from the pretty impressive salad bar, or pick up a boxed dessert on your way to the register. They then bring your food out to the table when it’s ready. Be warned, the Broasting process takes 20 – 30 minutes, which is totally worth the wait. They do call ahead orders but I kind of like chatting with my dining companions while I wait!

Food is good. take out and delivery needs work.

Discovered thanks to fellow Unilocalers for lunch the other day and they didn’t let me down. This is a really fun place with lots of menu items to choose from. I opted for the salad bar and 3 pcs of their broasted chicken. They have an excellent salad bar. I like their potato salad and cole slaw very much. The variety of vegetables is very good but they need to label the salad dressings. The chicken is crispy and nicely seasoned. It’s still fried chicken but supposedly pressure cooking imparts less oil. This seemed true enough for this bird as it wasn’t greasy, just delicious. The staff is friendly and I love the place. I’ll be back for more.

While on a recent Lowe’s outing, on the hunt for a new refrigerator, we happened upon the good reviews for this informal, very Pittsburgh-​y place and decided to give it a try. What we found was a restaurant and store combo that looks like it’s been in this spot for a long while, in a good way. We entered into the store part, not knowing that the restaurant is in the back, and were greeted by a friendly and helpful guy who actually introduced himself to us with a handshake… this even before he knew it was our first time in. He directed us to the restaurant once he learned we intended on dining in, and we headed back to find more counter service, a salad bar and a diner like atmosphere. We helped ourselves to the salad bar and ordered some chicken, which they cook up fresh for you. The chicken takes at least 15 minutes, so we’ll know to plan on this for our next visit, or perhaps call ahead.
The salad bar is nice, with lots of choices and some tasty cole slaw and potato salad. The chicken is the star here, however. Broasting is frying under pressure, and the meat absorbs less oil then in traditional frying. Crispy outside, juicy within, and very delicious. I tried a thigh and some wings, and liked it all. The hot sauce that comes with the wings is divine, and I will ask for this on my next visit even if I don’t order the wings, as it goes well with all of the chicken parts. I will also try the broasted potatoes on my next visit, as these seem to have many fans here on Unilocal.On our way out we passed tables that had ordered the pizza, so chicken isn’t the only draw here. Frisch’s is a fun place with friendly service and very good food.

I have to agree with Darren W., Frisch’s Broasted Chicken blows every other fast food chicken place out of the water.
I got the #2 which is a 14 piece bucket of the Jack’s Famous Broasted Chicken which also comes with a quart cole slaw and 2 orders of broasted potatoes (pretty much roasted potato wedgies) to go. I was told that it would be a 30 minute wait which was fine with us. Who wouldn’t want to wait a few minutes for fresh cooked chicken verses chicken that’s been sitting for hours?
We were given our number and sat down. A few minutes later an older gentlemen walked by us with a killer looking Italian Hoagie. My wife then looked at the board and saw that it was the special of the day and immediately walked up to the counter and ordered one.
About ten minutes later her hoagie and sausage and ravioli soap arrived at our table. I went right for her soap to taste it. It was spectacular and I immediately walked up to the counter to order my own! I went with a burger and the same sausage and ravioli soap.
Maybe ten minutes later my burger and soap came and our chicken and sides.
Once we got home we dived in. I ate my burger, a drumstick and half of my soap and my wife ate half of her hoagie and soap and a drumstick as well. We were stuffed! My burger was so big! The beef patty itself was over an inch thick. The burger was cooked to perfection. One of the best I have ever had!
Now to the chicken. It was still piping hot even though it took me about 30 minutes to get home. It was so juicy and perfectly seasoned. Simply delicious and well worth the drive and the wait. The broasted potatoes were equally as good too. Even the cole slaw was really good and I don’t even like cole slaw so that should tell you something.
Frisch’s offer a ton of other things as well including soaps, sandwiches, pizza, wedgies, calzones, wings, desserts and even a salad bar!
I WILL BE BACK!

BROASTED CHICKEN & BROASTED POTATOES!
Frisch’s is known for their «broasted» Chicken and broasted potatoes. We love it! We usually get the buckets — all dark meat or all white meat. They also have deals with sides included. We have also ordered larger trays of their broasted chicken for family gatherings and it was a hit!
We usually pair it with sides of their homemade coleslaw and special bowtie pasta salad — both excellent.
If you never had anything «broasted». .you must try it. It is a special way of cooking under high pressure. It makes the chicken very moist and juicy, but still crispy on the outside. Same with the Potato wedges. Less greasy than fried.
They are also known for their great fried fish sandwiches — huge portions.
I have been going to them since I was a kid (they used to be near the old Isaly’s in Carrick — Frisch’s Carrick Poultry– until they moved to Caste Village).
They have a restaurant, full service deli, six-​packs to-​go of beer/​wine coolers, outdoor seating –if weather permits, and homemade soups (also available frozen in pints and quarts).
Everything is made fresh, and it takes time to broast, so call ahead for take-​out, at least 30 min for take-​out and if you eat there — it’s worth the wait.
Food is excellent. We usually only get take-​out.
If you are passing through the area, give them a try. You will be hooked on the «broasting»!

Terrible! I came here based off the previous reviews. I was going to hit up KFC… kicking myself for not… this place is off the 51 in burgh which is by far one of the worst roads and must have a high suicide rate. Every time I’m on the 51 I want to run myself off the road out of irritation by the constant stop and go and the grind of that road seriously it’s awful. My thoughts initially though was that Frisch’s is worth it because it gets 5 stars and the chicken looked great in a previous Unilocalers photo. I stopped in around 7:30pm last night and being that it was a Saturday night it was open until 10p. Anyway, I arrive at Frisch’s and notice immediately that the place is not well kept. I even watched someone cleaning a counter with a dirty rag that was probably used for weeks. Dirty rags don’t clean they need to be washed… seriously, the place is gross. It just had a feeling of people cutting corners and not giving a F@*k. I should have left… instead I figured I’d just take the chicken to go. I noticed some very old chicken and pizza together in a heat box that you typically see in gas stations. You know, food that’s been sitting around forever. I ordered a chicken dinner, nope, they didn’t have any chicken (or so I was told). They said it would be at least a half hour wait. Say what?! I knew this was my chance to escape this hell hole. I cancelled my order and darted. Never to return… dirty, carelessness, no chicken at a chicken spot on a Saturday evening, located near one of the worst roads I’ve ever encountered… good-​bye Frisch’s. I made my decision to cut you out and after I type this sentence I won’t look back again. Peace!

I’ve been eating here since I was a kid, back when it was the Carrick Poultry. Everything still tastes the same in the best way!
Everything on the menu is pretty good, but the broasted chicken is life-​changing. It is crispy, juicy, and perfectly cooked every time. I have never had better. My only complaint is they charge a quarter for drink refills.
I love this place. It doesn’t look like much from the inside or out, but it is consistent and delicious and definitely worth giving a try.

Frisch’s where have you been all my life? (Apparently right there going strong. Little did I know.) IAs the rest of the reviews noted, the chicken is fantastic. But, chicken aside, Frisch’s is a great place for soups, salads, sandwiches, pizza and more. I LOVE the idea of Frisch’s. You first walk in through a deli. Need any meats and cheese for the rest of the week’s lunch? Grab them on your way out. Sliced fresh. In the back of the deli is a cafeteria style line up. Reminds me of the best part of those long high school days. .. Lunch. You go to the end, grab a tray, hit up the salad bar if you like, some fresh pizza by the slice, a piece of cake already portioned, order whatever food you like at the register when you pay and they will bring it out to you. Oh, and did I forget to mention DRAFT beer? Four different drafts (Miller Lite, Sam Adams seasonal, Yuengling) each is $ 1.75 a draft in a frosted mug. Yes, you heard me. $ 1.75! And to boot, they offer daily specials (such as Isaly’s chip, chop ham) which include a fountain drink or draft beer. Then you sit down in the (surprisingly) cute dinning room with cozy fireplace and big screen t.v. where they bring you the rest of your order.
Although I have only lived in the area for 2 weeks, I have already been to Frisch’s 3 times. My favorite food so far has actually been the soups. They have a several soups o the day and I have yet to be disappointed. Near Caste Village? Stop at Frisch’s for lunch. ou wn’t be disappointed.

The leg snack is the perfect little meal. Chicken is perfect and not greasy, and cheap to boot.

I love Frisch’s. Every time I’m hungry in the area and not looking to spend over $ 20 I come here. The boy and I are the youngest people there by at lest 25 years, but that’s okay. Their food is wonderful and they always have 4 daily specials that are well worth trying. I know they are known for their chicken, but all of their food is pretty decent.
I typically get something turkey related (I’m a sucker for a good bird) but their grilled cheese sammie is wonderful! I feel like a little kid again every time I order it.

One of the few places left in America that does broasted chicken, let alone does it this well. I have to travel about 400 miles to hit up Frisch’s (f/​k/​a Carrick Poultry) but it’s worth it. Been loving this chicken for about 30 years and it’s still as great as it’s always been. Can’t speak for any of their other food aside from chicken and broasted potatoes, but that’s all you need.

KFC and Popeye’s are DEAD. They just don’t know it yet.
Long live Frisch’s.
Who is Jack, and why is his «Famous Broasted Chicken» so damn good? Why is it so damn tender, flavorful? Why is it coated so perfectly, so crispily (is that a word?), so richly?
What is «broasting» you ask? It’s when something is cooked in a pressure fryer, a colossal metallic coffin full of hot oil.
In other words, you ain’t buyin’ one for home use anytime soon unless you start up a website like Google or something and become the next Steve Jobs, who may or may not be reading this.
Frisch’s is novel in that it is not only a restaurant, one with a massive menu that includes not only that incredible broasted chicken but also pizza, burgers, wings, sandwiches, salads, and side dishes, but is also a deli with all sorts of lunchmeats and salads behind a glass case frosted with cold air.
I always love walking into places like this and getting a whiff of all that chilled meat.
I hadda walk out with my gallon of Schneider’s Iced Tea too. We were out of it! Gulp! What other eatery sells that honeyed, lemoned, cloudy ambrosia in a plastic jug?
The dining area in the back is really nice and modern in a vaguely retro way. It kind of reminds me of an old-​fashioned carhop diner. You order upfront, and they bring your meal to your table. Yet, a large screen TV glows in the center of the room. I like eating there when I can, but tonight it was takeout.
Speaking of retro and carhops, Caste Village, the shopping center Frisch’s dwells in, was having one of their Car Cruises. That means ’57 Chevy’s and 60 year old guys with jet black pompadours. What a trip daddy-​o! I thought I saw Porky Chedwick!
As for Frisch’s potato salad, its the website with the viking kittens doing Zep, meaning it is rathergood. Normally I don’t care for «sweet» potato salads (you can usually tell it’ll be that way if the dressing appears yellowish since it means they put sweet pickles in it), but I like Frisch’s. It’s not too sweet that it overpowers the salad. And of course it’s full of crunchy veggies. It battles nearly every tater salad out there to a full 12 rounds.
Their cole slaw is excellent also. Again, crunchy, sweet, and a little bit soggy makes for the best slaw. Always.
Tell me people, what better sides are there to have with fried chicken? Who the heck wants mashed potatoes and gravy? Especially in the summer!
Why go the fast food route for fried chicken when you have a place like Frisch’s around? Where else can you get chicken this mouthwatering with sides that more than hold up their end and aren’t just there as a formality, y’know?
I mean, why do KFC and and Popeye’s even bother with sides?
KFC does have pretty good slaw, but everything Frisch’s offers makes the Colonel and Mr. Copeland each walk away arguing bitterly over how to take down Frisch’s once and for all in their brain-​transplanted robotic bodies (ya think they’re really dead? BAH!). Let’s hope no one deduces and filches their recipes.