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    Roaming Rooster

    4.4 (94 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Buffalo chicken Sandwich :( The breading is soggy and falling off the chicken.
    S.Nikole G.

    We've been going to the Bladensburg location for years and they never disappoint!!!! This location is not the same! The breading on chicken was soggy, the sandwich and the nuggets! The breading was falling off the chicken! The spice level is not the same either. I get medium and my husband gets hot. I think these were mild no spice level at all! Will not be back to this location!

    Wings
    Alise G.

    Roaming Rooster is my favorite chicken spot in the DMV. I was originally introduced via Instagram and really wanted to try it. There menu is very simple, chicken sandwiches, wings and nuggets. My favorites include the OG Nashville, a buttermilk fried chicken breast sandwich with house made vinaigrette slaw and pickles and the wings. The wings are supposed to come with 3 but I always get 4 wings with sliced bread and pickles. You can choose your heat level from mild to extra hot. I never go past medium sometimes this is too hot for me and I got back to mild. I also like that the meat here is halal/kosher. Please note the bacon ks pork. I highly suggest ordering ahead through their site. Lines can be very long. Parking is limited.

    Jamar S.

    Roaming Rooster has one of the best chicken sandwiches I've had to date. They opened one, not too long ago near my home in Crofton, and I just had to try it. I got the honey butter chicken sandwich & fries and was happy with it. I'd definitely visit again.

    Roaming Rooster
    Adelyn P.

    I went a week after opening. Had the chicken and cheese sandwich with fries. Really enjoyed it. Very tasty. Sandwich was about $10. A bit pricy for me. Service was very quick. The Roaming Rooster was doing a good business when I was there. This is take out only. The menu is not extensive which is good. They can focus and make some really great stuff. You will not stumble upon this place due to it's location. You must know about it to go there. That's why I took the pic of the front. I do recommend giving the Rooster a try.

    Ren H.

    I heard this place had just opened through the Crofton neighborhood Facebook page and had to check it out when I was visiting family. This place is pretty obscure unless you're looking for it as it's in a corner, partly blocked by Gold's Gym next door and trees across the parking lot by the road. It's a very small chicken shop with a couple tables and chairs out front, a row of counters to eat inside, a restroom, and the ordering counter. The menu is quite limited and not overwhelming for a fast food which is great. The staff working at the register was super friendly and recommended the Honey Butter chicken sandwich as their most popular. I opted for that and a side of fries. The sandwich came in a potato bun and had two filets with a slice of cheddar cheese. I've never heard of Roaming Rooster before but wow, was the sandwich good! The fried chicken was huge, crispy and juicy. It had so much flavor with the honey butter in it. The fries reminded me of Boardwalk fries, not too thick and tender on the inside - quite good as well. This Crofton location has been in its soft opening stage so the hours aren't as long but it was a great experience. One of the best fried chicken sandwiches I've had and it's great there's a good one out in the suburbs here. I can't wait to go back!

    April P.

    I visited this Roaming Rooster since I was in the area. This location is a Low-Key Chill spot, and it stays packed enough but very manageable. The Customer service is very polite & the CSR even welcomes you with so much enthusiasm,delight and funny same time. The Food is decently priced, the inside is set up like a bar and its chairs to sit. & a clean restroom. I ordered a Chicken Club which is lettuce tomato Mayo and bacon comes with perfectly cooked fries!!.. The Sandwich is Hugee!! Certainly Healthy and plentiful pieces of fresh juicy chicken breasts!! , the Rooster sauce is amazing even on your fries has the perfect spice kick balance !!. They offer an option for vegans and the portion is Equally Healthy and plentiful. Whenever I'm in the area again I'm definitely stopping here!! I appreciate the pleasant experience.

    Fries
    Lucinda C.

    I ordered the Mild(zero flavor) Chicken Wings. You get 3 whole wings. They could add some type of mild seasoning for these wings, which is why I'm giving 4 stars. If you want any kind of flavor, I suggest you at least order the Medium flavored chicken. The fries are awesome! They definitely give you a generous amount of fries. The service was fast and the cashier was courteous. The ambiance was chill. This location is tucked away next to the paint shop.

    Crispy sandwich
    Mesha M.

    This was not bad at all once I was able to find it. I placed an online order and had a time finding this place. It's definitely in the cut behind the Gold's Gym. Anyhow, back to the food. I tried a mild chicken sandwich with slaw and pickled onions. I must say I enjoyed it especially with the rooster sauce and it was a welcome change from Chic fila. I do plan to visit again to try a sandwich with some "heat" since that's what they are known for and update my review.

    The mild club
    Latice W.

    I have been seeing advertisements for Roaming Rooster for some time now. So I've finally decided to venture out to Crofton, Md. About a 45 minute drive from where I live. It's a small spot Located in a corner next to Golds gym. It's was empty when I walked in. So I was greeted right away. I went with the mild club sandwich. About 10minutes later my order was ready. I really wanted to love this place however the food was underwhelming. Maybe I chose the wrong sandwiches. Not sure if I'd try this place again. Give them a try for yourself. According to majority of the reviews there must be something here that's great.

    Honey butter chicken sandwich
    Deanna C.

    I've put this on my list since they opened a store on Bladensburg Rd in DC. While passing through Crofton, I decided to stop. When I walked in, I spoke to the young man behind the counter. He was very kind and courteous and recommended I start with the buffalo or honey butter sandwich, so I chose the honey butter. I sat in my car while they made my sandwich fresh, and 10 minutes later, the nice guy came to the door to tell me that my sandwich was ready. I excitedly opened up my box, and it was filled with oil, and got sad. The sandwich was hot and fresh, but it wasn't the taste that I was expecting. I wanted the honey butter to be a tad sweeter so that I could taste it. I was underwhelmed.

    Kyra H.

    I was finally able to try the infamous traditional honey butter sandwich with fries and rooster sauce. I kept everything the same to get the full experience. They have two iron tables outside for people to dine and both were packed. Inside was also packed. My total came to $15 and some change and that is without a soda. They give you your monies worth as you get two chicken breasts on a bun and a heaping amount of fries. It was delicious I was only able to eat half of one chicken breast but will save the rest for sure. The honey butter wasn't overpowering and the chicken breast was both crispy but also flavorful. I will be back as I can forsee having a taste for this. I see they have updated hours on the website but not anywhere on the business. I am here now and the hours are still difficult to follow. There are people inside and it's 10:15am but the door is locked. This review is simply because of the lack of communication and any means to locate such. From the reviews it appears that their soft opening is lasting way longer than I've ever seen. I would prefer they commit to a standard schedule, communicate when they will be opening for good or at least update their website with information regarding the opening and hours upcoming. Currently there is no working number for this business, in addition there is no signage at the restaurant indicating hours of operation. I have stopped by the restaurant on a Saturday twice assuming they would surely do their limited hours on a weekend but I was wrong. Lack of communication has this place off to a bad

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    Best chicken tenders out of all of Crofton. The only negative is the location. Service is always fast and great quality.

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    Great service and Friendly employees. I love any of the chicken sandwiches they have. If you are vegan, try their mushroom sandwich.

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    Chicken sandwich is made with love. Chill spot, nice people. There was guy on break and he still acknowledged me. Will definitely come back.

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    Excellent food and the young man working was courteous and kind. I hope they do well.

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    Best chicken sandwich in the DMV. There's a few tables outside, but expect to take it to go. Worth it

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    Welcome to Crofton Roaming Rooster! Our food was delicious. Best chicken sandwich in the DMV, hands down.

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    Food and service were great! Had the honey butter chicken sandwich and Oreo shake. Will definitely be back.

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