Yummmm. Fried chickennnnnnn. After lingering around different food trucks deciding what to eat and trying their samples, my coworkers and I were sold. Chicken was super juicy and it was well-seasoned to be eaten with buns but probably not by itself. I had the most difficult time deciding between the Nashville hot chicken sandwich or the honey butter chicken sandwich but ended up going with their honey butter with slaw. The slaw and jalapeños helped cut through some oiliness from the chicken and chunk of butter. My coworker and I shared fries and they were so crispy and good! It did make me feel a little heavy eating afterwards but I'd definitely come back and try different chicken sandwichessss :) read more

This was my first time eating at this truck, but it won't be the last. I wanted to try the chicken, but I also wanted fries. They serve the chicken on a bed of mayo free coleslaw upon request or on a sandwich. I opted for the yummy slaw, and I still got fries. Every bite was delicious. The chicken was well seasoned. The slaw was spicy and well shredded. The piece were the perfect size, and the fries were perfect--well cooked, seasoned and crispy on the small pieces. This was the best lunch I've had from a food truck in a long time. Way to go Roaming Rooster. read more

I ordered 3 Honey Butter Fried Chicken sandwiches with 3 different spice levels. Typically the sandwiches are marked in order by number. Today, they were not, resulting in each person receiving and eating the wrong meal with swaps being impossible due to safety precautions. I called to inform the employees of the mishap and to suggest a different labeling method and was met with inattentiveness to my concerns. It became quickly evident that the phone was sat down and I was not being heard. The negligence became even more apparent when I asked if she could hear me and she began repeating the very first statement that I made with no recollection of what I had just said. I did not feel like a valued patron of this establishment. read more

I just ordered a sandwich from this food truck. My sandwich is ok. It's too bad because there is a lot of potential. I think the chicken could have been crispier. I was also looking forward to adding the honey mustard so it could add a sweet and tangy kick to the sandwich. Unfortunately the honey mustard is quite flat-no sweetness and no kick. Also the slaw doesn't have the vinegar taste stated in the menu. All these things would have elevated the taste of the sandwich. On the plus side, the portion size is very generous and the fries are perfectly crispy. read more

Roaming rooster were at the inauguration and it looked to be the shortest line so we got in. It was about a 45 minute to order and get food. And it was worth the wait!!!! I had the honey butter fried chicken sandwich , which had cheddar on it soooooo good !! A bit pricey but hey it was Inauguration Day ! read more

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The honey butter chicken sandwich is ridiculous!! Melts in your mouth!! Been supporting this truck for a few years now...way before the notoriety. They are just as good NOW with a line as long as the sidewalk, as they were then when it was just a few of us waiting for our orders to be done. Very proud of them and wish them continued success!! read more

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popeyes WHO! A great chicken sandwich. Three types of sandwiches and you can choose your heat. great fries and sides . A real local gem . Get there early lines be out the door. speedy service too. read more

4.5/5 Buffalo chicken sandwich: - bread to chicken ratio was almost perfect - pretty good sized portion of chicken breast - fried very well - Just the right amount of sauce - claw was a fantastic complement to the sandwich - fries are definitely worth the extra $2 to add to your sandwich Would definitely go back again. read more

Mmmmmm good is all i can say! They are addictive for REAL. You will never be disappointed with anything you eat from this truck--it's all scrump-dilly-icious. Prices are good, portions are decent. The fries & slaw are good too but I am an unapologetic carnivore and they always make me happy to be one! read more

The greens (very reminiscent of black folks southern greens) chicken wings and fries are to kill for. My mom likes the potato salad. The cole slaw...um...not so good...all I got was bland but with jalapeno! The chicken and twice fried fries get a 10. If you are not a spice lover, get their wings in mild. Mild is a little spicy, but if you go to that next level you won't have a tongue unless that's your thing. Their spice is on the level of Nashville hot chicken which they say if you haven't had the real deal, stick with mild which is still interesting. I may give them another chance to perfect the cole slaw because I really wanted to like it lol read more

I tried this for the first time and this is honestly one of the BEST fried chicken sandwiches I've had in my life. The Nashville chicken sandwich was crisp to perfection and I even added honey butter which made it better! The slaw and pickles were perfect and the medium hot level was balanced beautifully. Even the fries were crispy and soft at the same time (who knew that was possible??). I hope they stop outside my work again - I'll definitely be going back. read more

LEGIT! I got the new Nashville chicken sandwich. It is bog and tasted fantastic. The jalapeno coleslaw on the sandwich kicks the heat up a few notches. This is officially my new favourite food truck in DC. I also had the fries. Don't sleep on them either. $12 for a lunch this good that was bigger than I could finish is unheard of in DC! read more

The Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich was the best chicken sandwich I have ever had. I had it on Wednesday and been searching for the food truck again ever since. read more

They ran out of chicken so I was unable to try that but can't wait until they come back. So my review will be on the burger and fries which were DELICIOUS. I didn't eat my meal right away but did take it home and reheated in the microwave and it was still delicious and tasty. The charred onions were nice and sweet and the bacon was pure perfection. The burger itself was nice and tasty and cooked well done. I will definitely be back for the chicken sandwich but will make sure to get there early.! read more

Had the honey butter chicken sandwich and substituted the cheddar for cole slaw. My family members tried the Nashville hot sandwich and fries. We all agreed that the halal grade meat is better than other places with plain ol' fried chicken. The flavor was so good. We also think it was a bang for your buck, so worth it. Restaurant caliber. Yum! read more

Yumminess. we arrived at 1:00 pm on Sunday. We didn't see anyone inside but as we opened the door the amazing aroma awakened us. We were greeted by a smiling and friendly woman. we asked several questions and she answered all of them with a smile. We decided to get the breast/wing and dark meat with the two sides. The chicken can not be described effectively with words. Juicy with a crunchy crust. The honey butter was just dripping over the chicken. Every bite got better. Macaroni and cheese had pimentos and a slight bite. The greens were not mushy and very flavorful. We took a sandwich to a friend and he was disappointed we didn't order him two. We did not have to wait long for our food as other reviewers expressed.I am sure this was due to the early Sunday arrival. there were several parties who arrived shortly after we did and food arrived quickly. This is not a fast food spot so dont expect it to come out in 2 minutes. Quality food takes time!! At the time, the fountain soda was unavailable but they stated it was scheduled to be setup on Monday. I am lucky I am not closer or I would gain soooo much wait. The prices are super reasonable. Everyone around us was commenting on the superb food. Enjoy!! read more

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Item: Honey Butter Fried Chicken w/ Fries ($11) Great sandwich complimented by double fried hand cut french fries. I asked for some slaw on my sandwich which was given to me by free. The sandwich was actually two pieces of fried chicken and it was awesome - looked exactly like everyone's pictures, very consistent! Super friendly staff as well and will def be back! read more

I've only been here once, but it was probably some of the best fried chicken I've ever had! Juicy, flavorful, crispy...sooo good! The slaw has a little bit of a kick to it from what I remember and wasn't my favorite, but overall the meal was great and I definitely look forward to tracking the truck down again at some point! read more

The chicken sandwich debacle led me to this restaurant. My partner was trying to convince me that Roaming Rooster's chicken sandwich is better than both chik-Fil-a & Popeyes so I wanted to see for myself. Pulling up to the restaurant the line was out the door & wait time was 20 minutes. This surprised me because the menu is very limited. I was getting more & more excited due to all the additional hype from the people waiting in line who had already eaten there before. After our 20 minute wait I ordered the Spicy Chicken Sandwich with Mac n Cheese, my partner orders the Honey Chicken Sandwich with Cheese/Bacon & French fries. I can say the chicken sandwich was mediocre. I wasn't that impressed. I think the chicken has too much breading & my chicken was very dry. I enjoyed the Mac n Cheese more than the sandwich. My partner loved his food. I had a bite of his & the honey chicken sandwich is a little better. I probably will go back to support because this is a black owned establishment, but i was underwhelmed with the food overall. read more

Just grabbed lunch from here. Got the Honey Butter sandwich which was very good. Good amount of good quality chicken and the honey butter sauce is on point. Only letdown was that the fries were incredibly salty. Other than that, a very solid place. The prices are reasonable and you get a good portion. The lady in the truck was very friendly as well. Will definitely return. read more

Chicken + truck = Best thing ever! So happy to find this when I was in DC. One of my favorite spots to nom nom nom read more

The buffalo chicken sandwich was awesome! I got mine with slaw and without the blue cheese. I like that the slaw was not mayo based and it had a wonderfully contrasting sweet vinegar flavor along side the bold buffalo sauce. Plus the guys working the truck were great. Super friendly and personable attitudes go a long way. They happily took our order and chatted for a bit even though when we arrived they were about to close up. Stop here if you are in the area! read more

The best chicken sandwich ever! It was a random discovery when I was in downtown DC and I have been craving the same sandwich for months now. I wish he would consider coming to the Tysons Corner area read more

The chicken sandwich was great, the order was messed up- if ALL your doing is cary out you better get it right- we spent $100 and hot one small container of ranch! No ketchup, no salt, no pepper and they forgot our dam drinks! Called back and they had a recording on! If ALL your doing is cary our get it right. read more

I heard about Roaming Rooster when the chicken sandwich craze was going on. I gave it a try this past Saturday and boy I'll tell you, I wasn't disappointed at all. The sandwich was great and better than Chick-Fil-A, so I recommend anyone to go out there and try it. You won't regret it and you would want to come back for more the next time. read more

The food here is fabulous and not expensive. The only thing that keeps me from giving a 5 stars is the timing of the pickup. I ordered at 1:04 on a Wednesday, and got an immediate confirmatory email, with "ready at" time to be determined. I got a second email at 1:17 saying the order would be ready at 1:31. I got there about 1:30 and the food was ready at 1:50. So of the owner/managers read this review: (1) allow people to see their delivery time before they hit "place order" button; and (2) give a more realistic estimate of the delivery time. If potential customers read this, wait until you have plenty of time, and then bring your patience. It will be rewarded. read more

The chicken is great. I really am here to talk about the fries, though. They are the best fries I have ever had. Double cooked which means soft on the inside, crunchy (but not too crunchy) on the outside, and there are lots of little crunchy pieces leftover at the bottom of the pile. Sriracha dipping sauce is on point. I go to RR once a week and always get a sandwich (partial to the honey butter fried chicken sandwich), but for me it is truly about the fries. A couple of weeks ago I showed up right before they were done for the day and they were out of fries so I cried a little inside and went elsewhere. read more

They just opened a new location restaurant on Bladensburg RD NE, DC! First time there and service was awesome and the food is outstanding!! Definitely recommend giving it a try! Loved the chicken sandwich! read more

Yummmmy! Fresh hot chicken that doesn't taste like food truck food or fast food!! I LOVE IT!

The Honey Butter Fried Chicken sandwich was so tasty! The chicken was crispy but not too greasy either. The flavors were great and had the perfect balance of sweetness from the honey butter and a little spice (mild spicy) from the jalapeno slaw. The bread also held up pretty well but was not hard either. I highly recommend this food truck! It's one of my few favorites for sure. Well worth the $9. read more

Honey Butter Fried Chicken sandwich FTW!!!! I got two thick slices of chicken in my sandwich and they were perfectly cooked. The slaw was great and the honey butter added just the right amount of sweetness. Definitely my new food truck whenever I want a hearty sandwich. I wish they used slightly better bread, but it wasn't a dealbreaker. read more

A $9 sandwich from a food truck should fill you up (technically around $8 since tax is included). The piece of chicken was way too thin for the size of the bread. The taste was good, but they seriously need to get their portions right. I don't know if the amount of food I got was normal for them or I just got a weak sandwich, but it was not even close to being worth $9 ($8). I'm still so hungry. read more

We ordered the chicken sandwich medium hot and the 3 wings. Our sides were Mac and cheese and fries. The wings were delicious and the chicken sandwich is way better than Popeyes. The chicken as so fresh and tasty. I have two complaints. We ate in the car because the eating area is kinda small and it was packed but we didn't have to wait long in the line and for the food. Everyone was pleasant except the cashier. She needs to be in the back or a lesson on just being polite. She greeted us with straight silence. But I'm coming back though. Lol read more

I've since changed jobs but still go visit one of their three (!) trucks at farragut square. Still the best chicken sandwich, but now they have gotten lots of media attention--and they deserve it! The lines are longer but the people are still friendly and helpful. Thank you Roaming Rooster! I'll see y'all next week read more

A group of friends and I decided to try this place out after hearing how good their sandwiches were. We arrived at the location and the parking lot was full, the line looked like it was out the door. We get to the door and the line is wrapped around the restaurant. The restaurant itself is relatively small. They had two tables and another by the windows. We arrived at 6:30pm. They took our order at 7:10pm. They give out numbers so they can identify your order. My friends and I went back in our car to wait since we were numbers #20-#22 and they were only only #98. We assumed they were going up to #100 and then starting over. They give out orders pretty quick and multiple at a time. We got our food at 7:55pm. The sandwiches were good and the 3 piece wings were good as well. Decent size. They give you an option of mild, medium, or hot. I got the wings in medium but they were really spicy. I got a size of fries with my order. The fries weren't what I expected, they were soggy. I paid for extra pickles and they gave me 4 extra small pieces of pickles, personally I don't think it's worth paying extra for. read more

Their Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich is weak and not hot at all. I was very dissatisfied, disappointed and felt deceive from their advertise photo on their food truck. It was not freshly hot and not even Nashville Hot; more like Texas Pete Hot. Their fries was ok but not Five Guys good. read more

This food truck happened to be parked by Capital Hill when we were in the area, and hungry for a quick meal. A long line, which moved quickly, tipped us off. And the Congressional Staffers waiting in line were raving about the Buffalo Chicken Sandwich. They were right! The $9 sandwich was good size, with decent bread, and perfectly cooked & seasoned fried chicken. Definitely ask for the extra slaw as it gave great texture and balance of flavor. The only downside of that location is the lack of seating in the area (hence a lot of staffers who took chicken sandwiches back to their offices.) read more

i was worried, the long line and wait...there's no way the sandwich can live up to the hype. GLAD I WAS WRONG.

10/10 I stumbled upon this place via Instagram during the Popeyes craze. @officialblackwallstreet made a post about supporting black-owned restaurants instead of Popeyes. I've noticed the food truck around town but never been tempted to try it. On a whim, my husband and I went over on a weekday afternoon (too late for lunch and too early for dinner) and it was packed! It's off of Bladensburg Road and parking can be a bit tight. The cashier was super friendly, even though she had a long line. The food took a few minutes but it was WELL worth the wait. I got the buffalo sandwich and my husband got the nashville hot. He said it was one of the best chicken sandwiches he's had ever and he's very hard to please. Their chicken is free-range and antibiotic-free. It is delicious and juicy. A bonus, you can get a combo for around $12, a steal in DC. I hope they open more locations and I can't wait to take my friends. If you run into the food truck, take advantage! The brick + mortar store can be hard to get to if you don't drive. read more

I ordered the Buffalo Chicken sandwich with fries and it was delicious. The chicken was flavorful and the fries were hot and crispy. I downed my entire meal in minutes. I hope this truck comes back to Franklin Park soon. read more