Was I expecting ribs as succulent as the Franklin BBQ in Austin, or a juicy pulled chicken plate like I've tasted in North Carolina? Hell No. The last time I checked I was in Rolling Meadows, IL, and hoped that the BBQ was as decent as the Yelp reviews. I tried both the chicken & the ribs, and while both had a "smoky" flavor, both were extremely dried out. "Falling off the bone" is a term most of us would equate with above average BBQ ,however In this case, even though the meat literally fell from the bone, it had been held in a warming cabinet for an extended period. Side dishes were purchased from a restaurant supply company, either frozen or from a can/box. Corn muffin was the outlier. It actually tasted good! To salvage the BBQ ribs ribs, I cut the meat off the bone, and fried it up with some leftover rice, veggies & soy sauce. Now that was some awesome fried rice. read more

Went for lunch today Haven't been there for at least a year. It was so disgustingly dirty , I couldn't believe it. Curtains were filthy and lamps had so much grease and dust built up on them. Will never go again. Can't believe the Health Dept has not been in there. Gross ! read more

Wow! A hidden gem for the person who appreciates having their chicken rotisserie cooked over a hickory wood flame. Their chicken is by far the tastiest chicken I have ever had at any restaurant. Slow roasted over hickory wood gives the chicken a deep delicious moist taste. They have a wide variety of side dishes for you to choose from which compliment the chicken perfectly. A great dinner for less than $10.00! read more

To be honest, I was pleasantly surprised with Hickory Roasters, it was definitely better than what I expected. You definitely get a good amount of food for the money. Consistency is a little lacking as I have had some very dry chicken here. But most of the time it is a very tasty meal. Lots of side options for your meal, and they also have rotating specials to give you even more bang for the buck. I would recommend trying this place. read more

The chicken was dry and mashed potatoes was cold. I honestly been here before and the chicken was dry before. I thought I give it a second chance but same results. Extremely sorry to leave a bad review but just want to be honest and didn't want to be fake read more

I like Hickory Roasters. It's a great value! It's menu and servings are modeled after Boston Market, however, with some important differences: there are more menu items to choose from, the food seems "fresher" and the portions are LARGER. We like to go to "mom n pop" places and HR is good quality, hearty food with friendly service. My favorite sides are the pasta salad, potato salad (with eggs on top), roasted potatoes and spanish rice. My favorite entrees are chicken strips, pot roast, shrimp basket, chicken salad croissant and gyro. The chicken, obviously, is very good and their speciality. I'm not a huge rib person but I hear they're awesome and they do run specials quite a bit. My wife loves the pot roast, the potato salad and several other items. Not very fancy but reasonably clean. Very casual but with the "real" plates, cups and silverware, it's definitely a better alternative to the over-played Boston Market. read more

I have fond memories of going with my dad to Hickory Roasters as a child and watching the chickens turn on the spit and being able to pick out my own sides. I'm 22 now and will have to visit soon!! read more

I just don't see what the hype is all about for this place. Our food was just simply underwhelming - served almost room temperature, all around. The pot-roast was way too salty and had an unappetizing texture. The pulled chicken was outright wet from its time on the steam table. The sides were all way too cool and nothing stood out as worth coming back for. read more

Everything is homemade. Chef has been here for 18 years and it's family owned. Wood Roasted Chicken is great and tastes exactly as it did when I was here 10+ years ago. Great seasoning, crispy skin and moist meat. We also had the ribeye sandwich which was so so good. Grilled perfectly and seasoned right, we were delighted. Grilled buns, fresh side dishes - yes the Italian green beans were just like my grandmas. Really happy this mom and pop place is still around and doing well. read more

Hickory Roasters - Barbeque Near Me - Rolling Meadows, Illinois

I'm a big fan of this restaurant. Although I moved to the city, I try to come here when I'm out here in the burbs. Locally owned restaurant, the owner is super friendly. I love their Gyros, and they give you SO MUCH FOOD. I'd definitely recommend! read more

This is the definition of a "hole in the wall" type of place. The food is fresh and rates great! Ordering is a bit odd but you'll figure it out when you get in line. As always, I factor in the price when reviewing the food. You can't get fresher and better chicken in the area in this price range. It feels like eating at home. read more

Hickory Roasters - Half chicken with cucumber and tomatoe salad and mac & cheese. - Barbeque Near Me - Rolling Meadows, Illinois

Family owned....like Boston Market, but not a chain. Really good chicken and sides! Count on fresh and good! Not fancy, stop in how you are! read more

Food: chicken: 3 too dry and flavorless, biscuit 3, baked beans 5, mashed potatoes n gravy 4, pulled pork sandwich 3, mac n cheese 3 service: 5 ambience: 3 cleanliness: 4 read more

Delicious! The chicken is tender, well seasoned and generously portioned for the price. The sides impress and range from the typical baked beans and potato salad to the seriously unexpected and delicious papas ala diabla. Friendly/kitschy/homey atmosphere, great prices and free refills mean this will definitely become a regular haunt of mine! read more

The worst experience ever!!!!! We placed a large order and the food we received was inedible. 5 people ordered food and no one was satisfied. No one even ate their meal. The mashed potatoes looked like instant potato flakes, the ribs were burnt to a crisp. The roasted potatoes were grey. The chicken for the sandwiches and wraps was grey. We were all afraid we would get food poisoning if we ate it. The person on the food was extremely rude when we called to voice our complaints. They refused to issue a refund and offered a store credit instead. Again, none of the food was consumed. The owner finally agreed to issue refunds for the, but he said that he would block our number and would refuse our business in the future. I have never received service and food this bad in all my life. read more

Love the ribs and the best baked beans. Haven't had anything I didn't like.

My husband and I love this place and eat there, or do take out twice a week, sometimes three times a week. Nacho (owner) is friendly, helpful and his home-made food is delicious. We were happy to see that numerous Mexican items have been added to the menu, such as tacos, enchiladas, tortas, quesadillas, etc. We were impressed that even during covid restrictions, he kept everyone on staff, even the dishwashers. This is a person who cares for his customers and workers. read more

You need to try this hidden gem. One bite and the nostalgic feels will creep in through your taste buds as you feel your soul come alive. I've tried the half chicken and half slab during Lunch time. read more

I have never received service and food this bad in all my life. I will never go back again.

Haven't been here in a while but was going to stop for dinner tonight. Sign outside was all Spanish. Did they change their food menu to Mexican? Decided not to stop and just went a chain chicken place. read more

Have to say i visited them around almost 2 years ago on a nice summer Sunday in there closing hours and had still a great tasting chicken moist and great sides. Yet i visited them a gain about a week ago and was expecting the same great tasting chicken and was disappointed with a dry chicken still great sides and just turned off by the staff she seemed almost annoyed with serving me and no smile. I mean i dont need all that to enjoy a place if still has good food but it goes along way. read more

Today August 8, 2017 my co-worker and I ordered lunch which neither of us enjoyed. I had the half or quarter chicken with two sides the chicken wasn't bad but the sides were awful. The tomato cucumber salad had over ripe tomatoes and mushy cucumbers. The Mac and Cheese was watery and from a box. My co-worker had the chicken burrito it wasn't good i.e. lacked flavor and they forgot the gravy on the potatoes. Oops tortilla was slimy! Lastly I called to give them verbal feedback but no one answered the telephone number printed on their menu. We won't be back! read more

As soon as you walk in the amazing smell of roasted chicken smacks you in the face and makes your mouth water. They have plenty of options to choose from but anyone (even the staff) will tell you to order the chicken and believe me, you'll want to trust them. Depending on whether you order the half or the full, portion sizes range from generous to holy crap where am I going to put all of that?!! The counter staff is very friendly and helpful. We felt completely comfortable dining-in even though it's a small place, though we did choose to go in the late afternoon to avoid a crowd. Would definitely eat here again. Delicious! read more

It was just okay. Not really a BBQ place, well not southern BBQ. I had there rotisserie chicken. It had okay flavor but the breast was a bit dry, the green beans were edible but I wouldn't order them again. The coleslaw was the highlight of the meal, very light mayo with good flavor. I brought 8 other people and no one was in love with anyth6they had. Good prices though. read more

All the food was great. Some stuff seems premade, like the chicken tenders, but everything I got was homemade and delicious! Roast chicken, roasted potatoes, green beans, and corn bread! Atmosphere was adorable too!! read more

Food was good, even very good. Homemade and decently priced Atmosphere is funky, a little dirty and 15 years past the need for a remodeling. Only problem with that idea is that all the nearby office workers will fill the dozen tables and I'll never be able to eat there again! Chicken and BBQ were both a hit at our table. Side were so-so, mac & cheese was not good at all, too soupy. I will go here again read more

I go as often as I can. It's very good, all of it! The chicken is my favorite though. The lady at the counter is very nice too. Not much more to say, really. I always leave full and satisfied! read more

Their food is okay. Not the best pulled pork I've ever had. Their sides taste like they're from a box. I think their mashed potatoes are from a box but they cook some real potatoes and mix them in. Over all, $20 for two people and lots of food was worth it. read more

Not true BBQ...no flavor, ribs were under cooked and warmed on a grill and then sauced and served...

Did I go to the wrong place? I can't even imagine how anyone with taste buds could eat here. The staff is very friendly but that's it. The food is cafeteria grade at best and frankly just disgusting. The chicken was smoked and dried out like it had been sitting for days. The display of sides looked like the cafeteria at Ikea. Everything looked fake and obviously it had been reheated several times. The corn was the most bland corn I have ever tasted.When you ate it was juicy full of water because it had probably been sitting for days. The roasted potatoes had a kick yet they were bland.How can you mess up potatoes? The mac and cheese was definitely out of a box. After a couple bites of each item I was so grossed out I ended up throwing it all away. To top it off for the next day I had the worst stomach ache. Why anyone goes here beats me. The place is just downright gross. Honestly Mcdonalds next door would taste 10 times better and if you want a chicken dinner with good sides I recommend going to boston market. At least there its fresh and doesn't make you sick. read more

One dish: Buiscuits and gravy. That is the entrée to get. They take a freshly made buscuit, put some white gravy with chunks of chicken on it. Then you get two sides...I usually get mashed potatoes and the other cut up potatoes (greek I think). They are great! With a water I believe this quality meal is about 6 bucks! The restaurant was cool...it shows the rotisserie right when you walk in. You can smell the place for miles. Definitely a place to come back to. read more

The chicken here is amazing. Been going here for a couple years, and I always wondered how in god's name the KFC down at the other end of the parking lot remained in business... then KFC disappeared... coincidence? I think not. I blame the amazingness of Hickory Roasters. Oh, and try the apple crisp; you will not be disappointed. read more

Been eating here on and off for the past 20 years. I have only eaten the roasted chicken and I have never had a bad meal, the value is outstanding. This is basic American fare, not gourmet just good basic tasting food, a working mans restaurant . The chicken is well seasoned and it is served hot as are all the hot sides. The sides taste homemade because they are .... they serve real vegetables, real potatoes, and real macaroni and cheese. Important, the food is served on real stoneware plates with metal utensils, no paper plates or plastic forks and knives! The portions are ample, you don't get the idea that they are worried about portions when they take a large serving ladle and scoop out the sides, 2X minimum. You will not walk away hungry. read more

If I could give less than one star I would. I came here once a few years ago and from what I remembered it was decent. So my husband and I decided to go back. We walked in and the owner acted like we were inconveniencing her. She was incredibly dry and rude to us. The food was terrible and tasted like it was leftovers and was way too expensive for what it was. The restaurant itself seemed dirty. Gross food, dirty place, and one of the rudest people ever; you can bet we will never be back and will make sure to tell everyone about our experience. After reading some reviews on here it sounds like other people have had the same issues with this awful woman and they should have a visit from the health department. Spend your money somewhere better. read more

We've been here twice and the chicken was fantastic. I'm not a fan of the sides. Very disappointing sides. However, if you don't want to just eat chicken grab the mash potatoes. I tried the side sampler with my meal. Do not choose mac n cheese or corn, the most flavorless sides ever!!!! However the cream of chicken soup was fabulous. We will be back for the chicken and soup only. read more

I've seen this place before when going to 5/3 bank but never thought to order from here until I had a craving for bbq while browsing Grubhub. We will definitely be ordering again! The prices are super reasonable, the food is really, really good and the sides are massive! Overall great bang for your buck. We ordered the family 8 piece meal with Mac n cheese, baked beans and apple crunch. read more

I love Hickory Roasters and so does my 95-year old mom! I'm a vegetarian, so I get their 4-side sampler to go. Love their mac & cheese, green beans (in tomato sauce), coleslaw and garlic potatoes. YUM! I also love their corn muffins. I get my mom the same 4-side sampler and she's a happy camper for several days. As she says, "It's like good home cooking." I don't eat their chicken or meat, so can't comment on that, but if you want some good sides, Hickory Roasters is the place to go! read more

Every Friday, my coworkers and I coordinate a lunch. We visited Hickory Roasters recently and it was absolutely delicious! We all ordered a variety of items. The ribs were delicious as was the chicken. Their sides are delectable (especially the apple crumble). We definitely will be coming back to this place. read more

In search for bbq for lunch like we do every Saturday and my coworker and I found this place and u can't find one bad this so say everyone enjoyed the food very much everything was perfectly seasoned from the chicken to the spicy potatoes to my super yummy Mac & cheese we will be ordering again for sure read more

Great tasting chicken! Always get the half chicken with two sides. No complaints. Mashed potatoes are decent too.