Roaming Rooster was the go to girl dinner before a night in D.C.! The nuggets, and fries ( which one could be split 4 ways) are a must have!! The breading is SEASONED, let me tell you! And the spice levels actually do reflect the intensity of the heat! Whether it was dine in or take out, RR never failed us! The inside is cute & usually on the smaller side with just enough room to enjoy your food & leave! read more

Honey Butter Chicken at this place is a must-order! lI was greeted by the friendly and welcoming staff, who made me feel welcome. l the Honey Butter Chicken is truly something special, with each bite offering a delightful combination of crispy, juicy chicken coated in a sweet and buttery sauce that makes your taste buds happy. Overall, this place has become one of my favorite spots, and if you're in the area, you should definitely stop by and treat yourself to that incredible Honey Butter Chicken, you won't be disappointed! read more

One of the things I miss a lot since moving to SoCal is having my tenders and fries from Roaming Rooster. There's simply nowhere in this area that can match up to the level of chicken n fries quite like them. The incredible spice mixes that's just the right amount every time. Ugh. Why can't we have something like that out here? Dave's Hot Chicken, Jay Bird's, Raising Cane's and others I can't even recall simply do not match up to Roaming Rooster. Anyhow, this location is in Gaithersburg and has ample seats inside as well as free parking outside. It's way easier to access than the one at Pike and Rose in my opinion. The service isn't fast, but the wait is definitely worth it. The ambiance would improve if it has some music playing so you wouldn't hear other people eating and chewing. I'm looking forward to revisiting when I am home again. read more

Roaming Rooster - Chicken fingers with fries - Beverage Store Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

I stopped by after craving fried chicken and seeing all the great Yelp reviews in the area and I'm so glad I did. The food is cooked fresh to order and came out piping hot. I ordered the tenders with medium heat and they were exactly as described, flavorful with just the right kick and surprisingly tender. The French fries tasted like they went straight from potato to fryer and were definitely homemade. And the club chicken sandwich was so good. Juicy, well seasoned and stacked just right. I originally came for one item but ended up leaving with fried chicken coleslaw, nuggets and a Beltway box, all thanks to Eric who deserves his own shoutout. I spent $20 more than I originally planned. He was top tier in customer service and apparently sales (HA!) He mentioned he usually works in the back but he needs to stay up front and get a raise. I watched him receive three compliments back to back from other customers while I was waiting and I can see why. Delicious food and outstanding service means I'll definitely be back. read more

Roaming Rooster - Menu - Beverage Store Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

The sandwiches are delicious here. Beware of spice level, I regret ordering the medium!! The honey butter was so yummy though. Clean restaurant and plenty of seating inside and out for a fast casual place. Most of the food is halal, except the bacon. read more

I was craving a spicy chicken sandwich and decided to finally try Roaming Roosters. I went with a honey butter chicken sandwich and ordered it hot. We also got fries and tried the coleslaw. The sandwich was big and had lots of chicken. The sandwich with the honey butter was so delicious! The fries tasted fresh and was more than plenty to share. The coleslaw was different from what I'm used to. I would probably add it to my sandwich rather than eat it on its own. The sandwiches are pricy, but considering the size and quality, I'd pay it again. Overall, good place and worth the visit! read more

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Juicy & flavorful nuggets , great price, quick service, and plenty of space to sit down. What more can you ask from a hot chicken place? read more

Roaming Rooster - 12 pieces of nuggets - Beverage Store Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

I had the honey butter chicken. It comes with honey mustered sauce and a pink sauce. I liked the honey mustered the best with the sandwich. The sandwich itself didn't have a lot of flavor so the sauce you choose really makes the sandwich. The chicken was cooked well and crispy. The spicy heat is not that bad it's more like a zing. The sandwich is pretty large so I didn't get the fries. I think next time I'll try the chicken strips with the sauce. read more

Roaming Rooster - Honey butter sandwich - Beverage Store Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

We were pleasantly surprised by this place. The chicken sandwiches are huge and the chicken is very good. Fries are like 5 guys - get them! Loved their honey mustard also. Milkshakes are 10/10. I wish they made their own rolls and ranch but other than that we loved it. Get the honey butter chicken sandwich! read more

Just ordered the chicken club. Gotta be the best, or near-best fried chicken sandwich I've ever had (certainly in the DC environs), and it's one of my go-to sandwiches that I like to get. First, the fried chicken breast is perfectly cooked (crisp, juicy, and well seasoned; I took medium spice), a nice couple pieces of bacon (bacon makes everything better!), and fresh garnish veggies. Perfect meat/content to bread ratio (no too bready). Great sauces provided. I should have tried the fries, but I would have had to get their $4+ side (everything is a la carte), which was more than I wanted to eat/spend at that particular moment. I wish they offered a combo deal. Certainly will be going back. read more

This was my first time trying Roaming Rooster and unlike most of my food experiences, it actually lived up to the hype! I got the Buffalo Chicken Sandwich (I added lettuce and tomato) and the chicken was hot, fresh and juicy. I appreciated that I could select my desired level of spiciness. Warning...the extra hot really is EXTRA HOT! I regularly enjoy spicy foods but this sandwich ended up being waaaaaaaaaay too hot for me and was almost inedible. I know what you're thinking....I swear I'm not a heat/spice wuss and I enjoy even the hottest of Buffalo Wings but this was on a whole other level! I know better now and will order a few heat levels down from extra hot so I can actually enjoy my food. This location was completely empty when I arrived to pick up my order, the service was fast and from what I saw, it looked clean. It was a little dark in there for some reason and with it being in the middle of the day. I ordered online so I'm sure that helped with how fast I received my order. read more

Roaming Rooster - The Buffalo - Beverage Store Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

Been dying to try this place for years, and recently found out there was actually a location near me. It was definitely worth the wait, very tasty and the staff were nice. read more

Roaming Rooster - OG Nashville - Beverage Store Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

I have been wanting to try this place for some time and was glad my schedule allowed it. Ordered food to go and got OG Nashville sandwich and Honey Biscuist sandwich with an order of fries and chicken nuggets. The OG Nashville sandwich was amazing. I wish the sandwich came with fries because a meal isn't complete without side of fries. Shared an order of fries with my husband and also got chicken nuggets. I am not a fan of this parking lot but this place may make it worthwhile. I am adding this to my rotation for lunch and you will too after coming here. read more

Roaming Rooster - OG Nashville sandwich - Beverage Store Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

Great chicken tenders and fries. The service was on point. I will try the milkshakes on my next visit.

First time here and still lots of craving for fried chicken sammies. Very glad it opened here as this area has seen some new places open lately (Taco Bamba). The interior is clean and a bit sparse though and they serve Pepsi products for soft drinks. The staff was very friendly though. A+ for service. Chicken tasted fresh and was nice and hot. Not over cooked and perfectly fried. Their mild sauce has a good kick to it. Wonder how their spicy feels. The rooster sauce almost reminds me of chik fil a sauce and other sauces cost 75 cents extra. For those craving for fried chicken sandwiches, tenders, nuggets (not small size like McDonald's), check this new place out! I would order the fries, but the price is high, like almost everywhere. Maybe they can offer a combo meal? read more

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I finally tried this chain! Located a few doors from my nail shop, I decided to check them out. Marquis was very friendly and told me that they've been there about 6 months now. They have variations of chicken on the menu: wings, tenders, and sandwiches. I went with a sandwich - OG Nashville, spice level: hot. I was tempted to try Inferno, but I'm so glad I didn't. Hot was hot enough. The sandwich was tasty and filling. It was the fries for me - delicious! I would come back just for the fries. They have milkshakes. Check them out. I'm sure there's something on the menu you would enjoy! read more

It's my first time at Roaming Rooster. It had good reviews so I gave it a try. I would say it's a better version of Chick-fil-A. It was definitely value for your money. For a $10 sandwich you do get a thick double chicken patty. The Buffalo Chicken sandwich was good. I got "hot" and you can definitely feel the heat. It's like a Nashville Hot. I got two fries. My first one was disappointing. It was NOT double fried. It was soggy and like lukewarm and lack salt. It must be the last of the batch. My other one was better. It was salted correctly. There was nothing impressive about the fries. Next time I can do without the fries. read more

The coleslaw is mayo free and the cilantro really brings joy to my tastebuds. I was able to sample the coleslaw ( I don't care for mayo in veggies) and the vinegar base was perfect. I ordered my chicken medium heat and it has a nice little tingle, no runny nose or fire breathing ( I love heat) but it may be spicy for those who have low heat tolerance. Dakota was very helpful and the entire staff was pleasant. I watched them help another customer update an online order. The space is cozy so I wouldn't recommend bringing a crowd of friends but a simple lunch for a few people would work great. Per usual, I love the fact that it's halal. I didn't care for the pickles but I believe most would enjoy it. read more

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Ordered online, food was ready when estimated and order was right. Most importantly chicken was crispy and fries were fresh and as advertised fresh cut. Exceeded expectations and price is fair. read more

The food here is delicious. I have gone 3 times since the opened. There's nothing like a good fried chicken spot. I'd recommend the OG Nashville hot. It is a little pricey if you want fries with it but they are more known for their chicken. So most people just get a chicken sandwich and head out. This location replaced the old duck donuts spot. I will say I am not sure they did the best they could with the spacing because it used to look huge at the duck donuts and now it looks pretty small. There are about 6 tables for 2 people and 2 tables for 4 people inside. But most people pick up the food to go. If you want the food quick, I'd recommend ordering online. read more

Roaming Rooster - Beverage Store Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

I live north of Atlanta, was visiting my mom and stumbled on this place. I ordered the fried chicken and coleslaw along with some fries. All I can say is wow!! The chicken and coleslaw was extremely flavorful. The fries were awesome. Portion size was very generous so I'll have leftovers. Give it a try, you wont be disappointed. read more

Loveeeeee Roaming! Their chicken is fried to perfection and their sauces are so good. Their fried mushroom sandwich is also very good!

The food waasss really good the fries brooo they gave me so much it was worth itttt better then hangry Joe's in my opinion.The service was good got my food in like five minutes.Hangry Joe be giving no fries Mann be making me mad.The only thing I hate is the parking around the location . read more

Roaming Rooster - Beverage Store Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

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The fries are amazing and they have great service the chicken is amazing too and they have really good prices.

Great food excellent service over all the best. But I am highly disappointed because of their decision to change their original honey mustard sauce. I'm an OG fan, who is the OG Nashville Sandwich without the OG honey mustard sauce. read more

I'm a big fan of Roaming Rooster. I finally decided to try the spiciest level today and did so with the Honey Butter sandwich. It wasn't as spicy as I thought it would be, which was kind of disappointing. I also got a chocolate shake which was heavenly. My partner got the strawberry shake and that one was really refreshing. Looking forward to trying another Roaming Rooster location in the future! read more

The next level chic fil a! This place needs more locations, these sandwiches need to be accessible everywhere! This small but to the point menu is exactly what i needed. Something was calling me towards the honey hot sandwich and i'm so glad it did! This was delicious, our cashier knew exactly how to answer our questions we had and what to recommend. It's about 30 minutes from where i live and worth every minute of the drive! read more

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The craze around hot chicken sandwiches that started a few years ago has now become part of the food scene everywhere. The latest addition to this part of Gaithersburg, Roaming Rooster brings a proper hot chicken sandwich to the table. The hot is HOT. Almost had me sweating and definitely hotter than I expected. And there's still one level above that. I'll be back for more. The fries, like others have commented, are enough for two people (and priced accordingly). Lemonade was delicious. Only reason I didn't give it five stars is for the bun. It held up but was a little flimsy. With all the chicken on the sandwich, it got a little unwieldy towards the end. read more

Roaming Rooster - OG Nashville sandwich w/ side of fries and lemonade - Beverage Store Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

First time here at this new location. Service was pretty good, staff was well trained. Ordered the OG Nashville Hot, fries, and fountain soda; it totaled $19.58! The fries were similar to Five Guys where you can easily share an order with someone since you get a huge amount. I barely ate half of them. Some were slightly crispy, some were completely soggy. I'd rather have half an order if they can all be crispy. The sando was just OK. The hot had a good kick to it and the slaw was a good compliment. But it was way smaller than my favorite chicken sando and not as flavorful. It also appeared that it was essentially 2 tenders on top of each other and not 1 big breast. Hangry Joe's is cheaper, has better fries, substantially larger, and better tasting (although their consistency is starting to slip); don't think I'd return anytime soon. read more

I was honestly so excited to try this place, but was disappointed in my experience. I had to wait 12 min for a single order of chicken tenders. There was no one ahead of me in line. While making my food, I watched the cook wipe their hands on a dirty towel before handling my cooked tenders. To top it all off the prices are pretty steep. $9.53 is high for only tenders and no fries. Sad to say I don't think I'll be returning. Also, the fact that the register asks for a tip is truly insane. I'm ordering and picking up my food at the counter. What am I tipping for? read more

Don't get the chicken tenders. They were extremely overcooked and dried out. It took forever to get my order so if you're in a hurry, better skip it read more

Baby this place gives Chick-Fil-A a run for their money! That Honey Butter and Chicken Club is amazing. A nice crispy chicken sandwich with flavor. You can pick your heat level. Amazing. The staff was amazing. Just awesome! read more

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The food was excellent but the service was even better. The crew here has an attention to detail thst most places lack. They noticed I was with 2 small children and automatically offered extra trays(plates) some free lemonade and I also noticed the guy heap on some extra fries to share. My kids think this was the best chicken they ever had. So there is that too!! read more

Could be better! We ordered the Honey Butter and Buffalo chicken. One sandwich is almost 11$ no sides or anything you would think they would taste amazing. The chicken seasoned plain and just over all really greasy the bun is small size for the amount of chicken they give you. Does not make sense. All the sides were nothing special. The price does not match the food quality. Chick Fil A is better read more

Roaming Rooster - Food - Beverage Store Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

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My boyfriend and I decided to try this place out to order from Uber eats. It was so delicious, that we went to eat-in a couple of weeks later! They have some of the best chicken sandwiches I've ever had and they're my go-to for my chicken sandwich fix! The honey butter chicken sandwich is to die for! Adding some heat to go with the sweet tasting chicken is the perfect combo. It is extremely heavy though, so please keep that in mind. They also give an enormous amount of fries to dip in the Rooster sauce. Try one of their milkshakes, we've found the strawberry one to be the best! read more

had their honey butter & OG chicken sandwiches and worth every penny! BEST chicken sandwich hands down. over popeyes over chick fil a just the absolute best. read more

Roaming Rooster - super clean! - Beverage Store Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

Honey Butter chicken sandwich was so delicious! Very flavorful and crispy. (buttermilk fried chicken breast smothered with honey butter, & cheddar cheese) I was so surprised how much fries they gave me! The lemonade was also good! Service was good. The sit down area is normal. I would come back for the sandwiches again! This location (Gaithersburg)- crispy chicken was better than the new hangry joe that opened in MV plaza. read more

Roaming Rooster - Honey Butter chicken sandwich, fries, & lemonade - Beverage Store Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

So happy to have new options for chicken in Gaithersburg that I eagerly anticipated the opening of this place! I stopped by on a Saturday, and it was a clean, inviting atmosphere and the cashier was friendly and gave me great advice about the sauces and spicy levels. I got the honey butter chicken sandwich for my husband, and wings for myself, coleslaw and fries to share. I'll start by saying this: both the sandwich and the wings were cooked and flavored EXCELLENTLY! That honey butter is AMAZING and the spice levels were great. That medium spice was more than enough for my taste. The jalapeno coleslaw was GREAT, and the fries were enough for us to share. My only complaint (and I hesitated to leave this feedback until I went for the second time) is how small the wings are. I think a place that specializes in chicken should offer ample sized wings or at minimum, add an extra wing or two to compensate. After getting wings twice and them being VERY small (although flavorful), I'll not get the wings again but will return for the chicken sandwiches. I don't mind it being pricy if the quality matches and would happily give this place 5 stars once the wings are improved because that is what will keep me coming back. Hopefully this company takes feedback seriously, particularly being new in the area. Good Luck! read more

Great good Opportunity to visit with family and they chose this spot. Spicy and great service read more

Roaming Rooster - Enjoy - Beverage Store Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

Such delicious chicken sandwich, slaw good too! Excellent customer service, very nice and clean place!