As much time as I have spent in Kutztown over the years, I’ve spent very little of it at Renninger’s Farmers Market.
The Friday-Saturday schedule makes it tough. And with excellent markets in Wyomissing, Shillington, and Muhlenberg, Renninger’s is often an afterthought.
I did stop in back in 2023 when Heart & Hearth first opened, but visits have been few and far between. I decided to change that back in October, and after weighing the options, I decided to give Fry Daddy’s a try.
As the name implies, Fry Daddy’s is a stand with a singular focus: deep-fried foods. The menu includes French fries (of course), fried pierogies, chicken fingers and sandwiches, fish and chips, and deep-fried hamburgers and hot dogs.
I decided to try a combo meal of chicken fingers and fries. The price is unbelievable. For $6.50, I got four large chicken tenders, an order of fries, barbecue sauce for dipping, and a small side of coleslaw.
(For another $1.50, I got a Brisk iced tea bringing the total to $8.00).
For the price, I didn’t expect the portion size I got – almost enough to feed two. And I also didn’t expect the quality that I got. The chicken may not have been the most outstanding that I’ve ever had, but they were good. The fries, though, were excellent. They were fresh-cut style with skin-on cooked to a crispy golden color. The small, bite sizes fries were easy to eat a handful at a time. They’re definitely hard to top.
I enjoyed my meal enough to return in early January. This time, I opted for the chicken sandwich combo meal. Once again, it came with fries and coleslaw for $6.50. (I skipped the drink this time).
Topping options are limited – cheese and mayo – and I decided all I needed was a little bit of mayo.
Again, it’s simple, but I really enjoyed it. The sandwich, while still hearty, was more manageable than the chicken tenders and I didn’t feel as overly full. The fries were excellent again – some of the best around.
The coleslaw is also solid. It’s not the most flavorful, but it’s creamy and made for a nice addition to the box.
There’s nothing fancy about Renninger’s. It’s a no-frills farmers market inside and out. Fry Daddy’s feels like the perfect fit. It’s not that they take shortcuts, they just keep things simple. In doing so, the food is good, the service is strong and the prices are among the lowest in Berks County.
It’s a mix that will keep me coming back.
BCE Rating
Food: Good
Ambiance: Fair
Service: Excellent
Price: $
Fry Daddy’s at Renninger’s
740 Noble Street
Kutztown, PA 19530
Thank you so much for the good review. We at Fry Daddy’s always strive to be the best food at affordable prices with great customer service! Please feel free to shop local and at Renningers Markets visit all the other wonderful stands it has to offer.
Sincerely
Fry Daddy’s
I hope you get to try the fried shrimp platter next time you visit Fry Daddy’s!! So delicious! The shrimp are fresh and breaded by hand. They’ve got a huge following for these shrimp. Especially takeout orders on Fridays! When they run out, that’s it!! The food is always good!
Fry Daddy’s is the best! Next time you stop try the breaded shrimp, it’s their own recipe and AMAZING!! This place is definitely a hidden gem!! I highly recommend!