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This casual spot offers some pretty solid chicken sandwiches and chicken tenders. I got the honey butter chicken sandwich from here and it was pretty solid. The chicken was flavorful and crispy and the sauce was so yummy. Would love to come back and try their tenders!
Roaming Rooster serves up a really tasty chicken sandwich. Expensive, but tasty. The quality and price of this sandwich compared to fast food chicken sandwiches is analogous to the comparison of Five Guys' hamburgers to fast food burgers. One does not simply walk into Roaming Rooster on a frequent basis for one of these sandwiches. They are is not to be taken as a weekly grab and go spread-it-in-your-lap-and-eat-while-driving sandwiches you'd pick up at Popeye's or Wendy's. I got the OG Nashville chicken sandwich (mild), an order of fries, and a fountain soda. The OG Nashville comes in multiple spice levels and I got mild, just to set a baseline. The spice was negligible. Wendy's or Popeye's spicy chicken sandwiches register higher on the heat scale. The two breaded chicken breasts were crisp and crunchy. They were thinner than most chicken you get on fast food sandwiches, but I think using two thinner pieces gives a better overall texture and flavor experience. The sandwich came with slaw on the bottom. The slaw was really good -- mild tang, with cabbage, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeno. I expected the jalapenos to really burn but, while they seemed to be fresh-cut, they were quite mild. There were also two pickle slices on the sandwich which added additional sourness to the mix (though these pickles were not as sour as, say, the ones you get on a Chick-fil-A sandwich). The bun was soft and squishy - a good vehicle for all the fillings. The fries came in a cup, overloaded, and spilled onto the wax paper-lined tray. They are very much like Five Guys' fries: some crispiness on the ends, but mostly soft. They were seasoned with only a hint of salt. So, if you like Five Guys fries but with little or no seasoning, these fries are for you. There were no condiment dispensers. Instead, my tray came with about 6 packets of ketchup and two cups of sauce. The sauces were honey mustard (I'm not a fan of honey mustard, but this tasted fine) and a slightly spicy mayo (very similar to Chick-fil-A sauce or Zax sauce). I found myself drizzling some on my sandwich after every couple of bites. The total cost for this experience was about $18. This is what you'd pay for similar fare at Five Guys. Is it worth it? I think probably not. Will I be back for more. Probably yes.
Overall a good chicken sandwich. I would put it at 4th in my rankings. It's not as good as Dave's Hot Chicken which is my #1, but it beats places like Hot Lola's for me. The chicken has good flavor to it and isn't too crazy on pricing which is why it can stay at 4 for now. I do also like the fries here. Seems like they do like 5 guys does and overfill it to make you feel like you get more. The service here was short lived. The only time spoke to someone was when we ordered. And he didn't really seem to care to be there. The ambiance was typical fast casual restaurant. Some tables inside for those dining in. There's also tables outside if the weather is nice. Good spot for a quick bite to eat but definitely not the favorite go to chicken spot for us.
Solid spot! I've tried quite a few chicken spots I'd rank it 3rd out of most of the chicken spots in the area. We got the OG Nashville chicken and the blue cheese chicken sandy. We really loved both! The chicken patties are two thin ones rather than one big juicy chicken. The patty was crispy and the flavor was good. The service was alright and the inside was casual and clean. The prices are okay, but for what you get, other chicken places give you more. Everything is a la carte, in other words you don't get fries or a drink with your meal. For the price and quality other places will give you both. Also, I don't love the fries here. They're not super crispy, kinda greasy and soggy. We didn't have our order to go so I don't think it should've been soggy. Overall, I'd give it another shot maybe the DC location. I think I liked that location better when I first had roaming roosters.
To be fast food and the furious. Referring to the heat of the chicken. Overall it's always a hit, never a miss. Always a treat as infrequent my visits might be. Fries are always fresh and nicely heated. And reheats very well when needed. The potatoes used are great quality. Chicken is always crispy and deliver the spiciness as a nice surprise. **4-Stars..** because it's one of my places to only be tempted by... and not tested (unless I order the salad). Service is always efficient. Ambiance caters to both eating in and take out. Nice! Definitely R&R - fast food & furious! Prepared nicely. Even fun to eat.
I got the og nashville sandwich and the slaw balanced the chicken well. Out of the chicken sandwiches in the area, I liked this one a lot. It was not overly greasy or filling like some chicken are. The spicy sauce provided was also a great addition. Overall, it was a great casual spot.
First off, the person on the register has like angry issues, It was my first time and it will be my last, he was so rude, he was basically yelling at me, because Im polite person I left $6.86 on a $75.45 dollars order even though he does not deserve that for a bad customer service he provided us. They barely have customers and treated them like that, So disappointed on this place..!!
The chicken sandwich was great. The chicken was crispy and juicy and the honey butter was delicious. They were generous with the fries, and they were good but were not very crispy. They had 2 sauces I tried, One was honey mustard which I liked. The other was a house sauce like a Canes/Comeback sauce, and I normally love that type of sauce, but this one left a bad aftertaste in my mouth so it wasn't for me. The service was great, the lady at the front was super friendly. She also gave me more sauce when I asked. The ambiance was minimal. There are a couple tables lining the restaurant and the then the front counter. More effort could have been made to clean the tables between each customer.
Delicious home style OG chicken sandwich and fries. The coleslaw isn't my favorite as a side but pairs well with the chicken in the sandwich.
Spicy chicken sandwiches are big! It's excellent! The atmosphere is clean and calm. Great place to come for lunch. Staff are kind and welcoming.
We were craving fried chicken and this place has both fried chicken and natural and hormone free. The menu has the options for the level of heat and we can only handle mild. The price for the sandwiches are $11 just for a sandwich and fries are another $5.00 so if you get a meal with a drink and fries the total for lunch will be around $20.00. Overall the taste is good but a little too expensive for a quick meal.
FOOD/DRINK: 4/5 SERVICE: 5/5 AMBIANCE: 3.5/5 We popped in here for an impromptu dinner while waiting for my car to get serviced. Both me and my hubby got the honey butter chicken sandwiches (mild heat level) with fries to split. I got a small lemonade, while hubby got half & half (half lemonade/half tea). This restaurant is a quick service place where you order at the counter and they give you an order number. You also pick your heat level upon ordering. They pour the drinks for you after paying. Unfortunately, the cups are a little flimsy and the lemonade spilled everywhere when I was grabbing it. I felt really horrible about it but the worker was a good sport. Food didn't take too long, but I didn't appreciate the plating. The sandwiches were wrapped in paper and placed on a tray and the fries were in a paper cup. The sandwich was extremely oily and soaked through the paper A LOT. It went on to the table, on my pants, and on the floor. It's an extremely messy sandwich. Definitely cannot eat it to go. We cleaned it up the best we could but we used SO many napkins during dinner. I also would have liked a separate tray because we couldn't share the space to adequately catch the drippings. Or a paper plate would have been nice. This place is more for a "treat" because of how rich it is (at least the honey butter one). I did feel a little queasy after - it could have been that it was too rich for me or that I ate it a little too fast. I'm not knocking them for that as I have GI issues, but just something to keep in mind. Ambiance was lacking a little. Sterile looking place and the chairs had chips in them, as well as the table was a little sticky feeling. The floors and bathroom were clean. We would come back if in the area, but I wouldn't get the honey butter again (or maybe I would consider splitting it). FOOD/DRINK: -Honey Butter Chicken Sandwich- --toasted buttery bun (much like CFA, very good but just didn't hold up to the honey butter. it was too soft) --two breaded chicken breasts (very juicy, breaded appropriately and crispy, and the mild was "peppery" - aka no heat at all) --cheddar cheese slice (could have been melted more) --honey butter (the honey butter was to excess, imo. I would cut down on the honey butter or have it on the side. it was leaking everywhere and didn't need that amount) -Lemonade- very good balance of tart and sweet, I really liked this lemonade! -Fries- crisp and thin. I really liked these!! very good fries. kinda like thrashers or less oily 5 guys fries.
I got the honey butter chicken sandwich and paid extra for fries. They were pretty good; though, it was very messy to eat. The hot honey and butter ran down my mouth and fingers while I was eating the sandwich. I'd come back to try another sandwich that's just as good but not as messy. They have a small variety of chicken sandwiches, wings, tenders, and fries from what I can remember. The fries came in a large white cup inside a brown paper bag. It was definitely a lot to eat. I can do without the fries next time. The sandwich is just so much to eat. Very fulfilling.
The food was good. The chicken is tender and flavorful. There are many interesting meal options, all available on the digital kiosk. We were the only patrons yet the food took five minutes to arrive. It gave us the sense that it was freshly prepared. One negative: the tables and dining area needed cleaning. read more
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5 months ago
Upon entering, the restaurant was clean and there were plenty of seats open to dine in. There is no one to greet you, but the self serve kiosks were easy to navigate. After ordering, my food took about 20 minutes, but everything was really fresh and piping hot just how I like it. I ordered my honey butter chicken sandwich with medium spice and it was so good. When I'm in the DMV area, this restaurant is a must have! read more
15 days ago
This casual spot offers some pretty solid chicken sandwiches and chicken tenders. I got the honey butter chicken sandwich from here and it was pretty solid. The chicken was flavorful and crispy and the sauce was so yummy. Would love to come back and try their tenders! read more
Roaming Rooster serves up a really tasty chicken sandwich. Expensive, but tasty. The quality and price of this sandwich compared to fast food chicken sandwiches is analogous to the comparison of Five Guys' hamburgers to fast food burgers. One does not simply walk into Roaming Rooster on a frequent basis for one of these sandwiches. They are is not to be taken as a weekly grab and go spread-it-in-your-lap-and-eat-while-driving sandwiches you'd pick up at Popeye's or Wendy's. I got the OG Nashville chicken sandwich (mild), an order of fries, and a fountain soda. The OG Nashville comes in multiple spice levels and I got mild, just to set a baseline. The spice was negligible. Wendy's or Popeye's spicy chicken sandwiches register higher on the heat scale. The two breaded chicken breasts were crisp and crunchy. They were thinner than most chicken you get on fast food sandwiches, but I think using two thinner pieces gives a better overall texture and flavor experience. The sandwich came with slaw on the bottom. The slaw was really good -- mild tang, with cabbage, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeno. I expected the jalapenos to really burn but, while they seemed to be fresh-cut, they were quite mild. There were also two pickle slices on the sandwich which added additional sourness to the mix (though these pickles were not as sour as, say, the ones you get on a Chick-fil-A sandwich). The bun was soft and squishy - a good vehicle for all the fillings. The fries came in a cup, overloaded, and spilled onto the wax paper-lined tray. They are very much like Five Guys' fries: some crispiness on the ends, but mostly soft. They were seasoned with only a hint of salt. So, if you like Five Guys fries but with little or no seasoning, these fries are for you. There were no condiment dispensers. Instead, my tray came with about 6 packets of ketchup and two cups of sauce. The sauces were honey mustard (I'm not a fan of honey mustard, but this tasted fine) and a slightly spicy mayo (very similar to Chick-fil-A sauce or Zax sauce). I found myself drizzling some on my sandwich after every couple of bites. The total cost for this experience was about $18. This is what you'd pay for similar fare at Five Guys. Is it worth it? I think probably not. Will I be back for more. Probably yes. read more
Overall a good chicken sandwich. I would put it at 4th in my rankings. It's not as good as Dave's Hot Chicken which is my #1, but it beats places like Hot Lola's for me. The chicken has good flavor to it and isn't too crazy on pricing which is why it can stay at 4 for now. I do also like the fries here. Seems like they do like 5 guys does and overfill it to make you feel like you get more. The service here was short lived. The only time spoke to someone was when we ordered. And he didn't really seem to care to be there. The ambiance was typical fast casual restaurant. Some tables inside for those dining in. There's also tables outside if the weather is nice. Good spot for a quick bite to eat but definitely not the favorite go to chicken spot for us. read more
Solid spot! I've tried quite a few chicken spots I'd rank it 3rd out of most of the chicken spots in the area. We got the OG Nashville chicken and the blue cheese chicken sandy. We really loved both! The chicken patties are two thin ones rather than one big juicy chicken. The patty was crispy and the flavor was good. The service was alright and the inside was casual and clean. The prices are okay, but for what you get, other chicken places give you more. Everything is a la carte, in other words you don't get fries or a drink with your meal. For the price and quality other places will give you both. Also, I don't love the fries here. They're not super crispy, kinda greasy and soggy. We didn't have our order to go so I don't think it should've been soggy. Overall, I'd give it another shot maybe the DC location. I think I liked that location better when I first had roaming roosters. read more
2 years ago
To be fast food and the furious. Referring to the heat of the chicken. Overall it's always a hit, never a miss. Always a treat as infrequent my visits might be. Fries are always fresh and nicely heated. And reheats very well when needed. The potatoes used are great quality. Chicken is always crispy and deliver the spiciness as a nice surprise. **4-Stars..** because it's one of my places to only be tempted by... and not tested (unless I order the salad). Service is always efficient. Ambiance caters to both eating in and take out. Nice! Definitely R&R - fast food & furious! Prepared nicely. Even fun to eat. read more
2 years ago
I got the og nashville sandwich and the slaw balanced the chicken well. Out of the chicken sandwiches in the area, I liked this one a lot. It was not overly greasy or filling like some chicken are. The spicy sauce provided was also a great addition. Overall, it was a great casual spot. read more
1 year ago
First off, the person on the register has like angry issues, It was my first time and it will be my last, he was so rude, he was basically yelling at me, because Im polite person I left $6.86 on a $75.45 dollars order even though he does not deserve that for a bad customer service he provided us. They barely have customers and treated them like that, So disappointed on this place..!! read more
2 years ago
The chicken sandwich was great. The chicken was crispy and juicy and the honey butter was delicious. They were generous with the fries, and they were good but were not very crispy. They had 2 sauces I tried, One was honey mustard which I liked. The other was a house sauce like a Canes/Comeback sauce, and I normally love that type of sauce, but this one left a bad aftertaste in my mouth so it wasn't for me. The service was great, the lady at the front was super friendly. She also gave me more sauce when I asked. The ambiance was minimal. There are a couple tables lining the restaurant and the then the front counter. More effort could have been made to clean the tables between each customer. read more
2 years ago
Spicy chicken sandwiches are big! It's excellent! The atmosphere is clean and calm. Great place to come for lunch. Staff are kind and welcoming. read more
We were craving fried chicken and this place has both fried chicken and natural and hormone free. The menu has the options for the level of heat and we can only handle mild. The price for the sandwiches are $11 just for a sandwich and fries are another $5.00 so if you get a meal with a drink and fries the total for lunch will be around $20.00. Overall the taste is good but a little too expensive for a quick meal. read more
FOOD/DRINK: 4/5 SERVICE: 5/5 AMBIANCE: 3.5/5 We popped in here for an impromptu dinner while waiting for my car to get serviced. Both me and my hubby got the honey butter chicken sandwiches (mild heat level) with fries to split. I got a small lemonade, while hubby got half & half (half lemonade/half tea). This restaurant is a quick service place where you order at the counter and they give you an order number. You also pick your heat level upon ordering. They pour the drinks for you after paying. Unfortunately, the cups are a little flimsy and the lemonade spilled everywhere when I was grabbing it. I felt really horrible about it but the worker was a good sport. Food didn't take too long, but I didn't appreciate the plating. The sandwiches were wrapped in paper and placed on a tray and the fries were in a paper cup. The sandwich was extremely oily and soaked through the paper A LOT. It went on to the table, on my pants, and on the floor. It's an extremely messy sandwich. Definitely cannot eat it to go. We cleaned it up the best we could but we used SO many napkins during dinner. I also would have liked a separate tray because we couldn't share the space to adequately catch the drippings. Or a paper plate would have been nice. This place is more for a "treat" because of how rich it is (at least the honey butter one). I did feel a little queasy after - it could have been that it was too rich for me or that I ate it a little too fast. I'm not knocking them for that as I have GI issues, but just something to keep in mind. Ambiance was lacking a little. Sterile looking place and the chairs had chips in them, as well as the table was a little sticky feeling. The floors and bathroom were clean. We would come back if in the area, but I wouldn't get the honey butter again (or maybe I would consider splitting it). FOOD/DRINK: -Honey Butter Chicken Sandwich- --toasted buttery bun (much like CFA, very good but just didn't hold up to the honey butter. it was too soft) --two breaded chicken breasts (very juicy, breaded appropriately and crispy, and the mild was "peppery" - aka no heat at all) --cheddar cheese slice (could have been melted more) --honey butter (the honey butter was to excess, imo. I would cut down on the honey butter or have it on the side. it was leaking everywhere and didn't need that amount) -Lemonade- very good balance of tart and sweet, I really liked this lemonade! -Fries- crisp and thin. I really liked these!! very good fries. kinda like thrashers or less oily 5 guys fries. read more
I got the honey butter chicken sandwich and paid extra for fries. They were pretty good; though, it was very messy to eat. The hot honey and butter ran down my mouth and fingers while I was eating the sandwich. I'd come back to try another sandwich that's just as good but not as messy. They have a small variety of chicken sandwiches, wings, tenders, and fries from what I can remember. The fries came in a large white cup inside a brown paper bag. It was definitely a lot to eat. I can do without the fries next time. The sandwich is just so much to eat. Very fulfilling. read more
4 years ago
Grand opening of Roaming Rooster in Chantilly. It's located in the same shopping center as the Costco and Target. Many dining places in this small strip have not survived so best wishes to Roaming Rooster. I ordered the honey butter mild chicken sando. I didn't realize it would be two thinner breasts vs other chicken places that serve one thicker breast. The extra breading delightfully gave it more of a crunch. The chicken was hot and juicy. My only mistake was ordering it in mild which was supposed to be light heat. I didn't taste any heat at all. Oh well...I'd like to try a spicier one next time. The fries were good. Think Five Guys fries, but crispier. I was expecting waffle fries so this style of fries surprised me a little bit. Milkshakes were creamy and smooth. Strawberry flavor was better than cookies n cream. They just need to add more cookies to it since it tasted more like a vanilla shake. read more
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I like that I can choose my heat level on any of the sandwiches. I went for the honey butter chicken sandwich hot. It had a nice kick, think I'll try the highest level next. Didn't look the greatest but it was a solid sandwich. read more
3 years ago
$16.39 --- Homey Butter Chicken Sandwich w/ fries The good: The chicken sandwich was good, and though my bread didn't seem to hold the honey butter very well, they did seem to put enough on it that I was able to sort of dab it on some, so that helped... I don't typically like the thick cut style fries, the tend to have too powerful a potato taste, however, they cooked them just crispy enough that they were enjoyable, and the sauce that they gave me paired well... The bad: This was easily a 4 star food experience, but the customer service failed them on this visit unfortunately... I understand that it was close to closing time, but still, gotta finish all the way through... When we walked in, no one was at the counter, there were 3 workers and not one person moved, then, 1 of the 3 ladies looked at us (actually walked towards us) and then kept moving along as if to suggest it wasn't her responsibility to help us (not a good look)... They dining area was messy (3 workers, not 1 chair pushed in, no tables cleaned)... It was not visually pleasing... Again, close to closing time, so I imagine that's part of the issue here, but gotta see it to the end for the company... Overall good food and I will give it a try again and I imagine the customer service experience will be a better one and this would be a 4... read more
The best chicken sandwich you'll try in the local area. =P The sandwich in the photo is a medium hot honey butter chicken sandwich. I got a side of cole slaw on the side and topped it on the chicken. Soooo good!! It's self service. Order and wait for your number to be called. Cute little spot. read more
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I ordered takeout from here for the first time this weekend and got the following for my husband and I to share: the OG Nashville chicken sandwich (medium heat), Honey Butter chicken sandwich (medium heat), and an order of fries. The sandwiches were delicious! They both were so flavorful, the chicken pieces were juicy, and the medium heat level was perfect. I personally liked the OG Nashville sandwich better because the vinaigrette slaw adds a nice crunch and complements the fried chicken so well. The single order of fries was also a generous portion. I prefer my fries to be a bit crispier, but overall they tasted good. Everything was neatly packaged in a to-go bag, and they included sauce on the side (I don't know what it was exactly, but it was good). The service was friendly and there's ample parking. It's a bit small inside, but they have seating available for 24 people in total. I'll be a repeat customer! read more
I love my chicken sandwiches. So I will be trying it from as many places as possible. This review is SOLELY on the OG Nashville chicken sandwich and their fries. I will edit this review once I try the honey butter and buffalo chicken ones. The sandwich was amazing. Juicy, crispy, flavorful, and perfect "mild" heat for me. I do not eat spicy so I'm sorry if this review doesn't touch base on the flavors of their heat. The reason why I did not do 5 stars - their fries suck. Bland and soggy. I was hoping for more crispy and flavor. read more
4 years ago
It was just ok and not even close to being worth the $35 bucks I paid. For that $35 I got 2 mediocre chicken sandwiches ( each having 2 tenders), 3 tenders on wonder bread and some floppy fries. The OG Nashville ( Medium) - Bottom of bun was soggy because they put the slaw on the bottom for some dumb reason. The heat did not come from the chicken but the over abundance of jalapeños on the otherwise lackluster slaw. They forgot the pickles. Pro-tip : Put the slaw on top so the bun does not get gross. The Club- Just Ok. Bacon looked sad. Got the ranch on the side and glad we did so. It was some off-brand and terrible. Tenders....on Wonderbread. Also just Ok. They forgot the pickles...again. Was it really Wonderbread ? Probably not because Wonderbread is good. Fries- Very disappointing. You should skip these. The menu say 'twice fried' but I seriously doubt it. They were soggy and we had to put them in the oven to firm them up. Go over to the 5-guys by Target to get better fries. Location- Sad and inconvenient. Getting through this shopping center is a chore. This corner is 75% empty husks of failed businesses ( because the location sucks ). I am willing to bet the pickles were good, but I'll never know since I didn't get any. read more
2 years ago
The food was very good. It was very crunchy and flavorful. The service was great. It is a fast food place but it was very clean and the staff was great. read more
Ordered ahead for pick up and my order was ready pretty quickly. I got the OG Nashville sandwich. Was pretty good, but nothing amazing. The sandwich comprised of 3 tenders, not a whole chicken breast. Would go back, but not running back. read more
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Great food, WONDERFUL service (Edwin is so sweet and patient!), clean interior, never fails me. Group of 4 diners. Came here because 2 members of the group only eat Halal meat. I got the OG Nashville - Medium, One person got OG Nashville - Hot. Another got chicken - hot and coleslaw. Final person got the Honey Butter - Mild. Everyone loved their food but next time i'll get my sandwich hot instead. read more
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