I keep driving by and finally decided to go in about a month ago. It's a cute little shop woth a few tables and a counter where you place your order on a large tablet. I'm trying to cut out the useless carbs so I tried the fried chicken amd slaw. Holy crap, what an excellent meal. I got the hot which I was happy with, but fair warning there are big chunks of jalapeño in the slaw so dont overestimate your ability to do heat. The dressing on the slaw is a bit sweet and that counters a bit of the spice. This is a nice sized meal, a good amount of both slaw and chicken, and if that isn't enough the fries are great. Since that forst time I have been there every couple weeks getting the same thing and havent had a bad experience. The chicken is great and the people I have dealt with have been very nice. It does take a few minutes, but you get nice hot chicken so suck it up and wait, it is worth it. read more

A customer here since the food truck was the only thing they had. Breakfast is good, but I don't know if it's good or bad. Place an order at 7:52am, it said it would be ready at 8:07am. I arrive at 8:03 am and the door is locked, me and another customer is waiting. Get inside at 8:05am I don't leave with my food until 8:15am, now I'm late to work. Why accept orders before opening? Why not have doors unlocked at the time you open? Will stick to weekends only, unneeded morning stress read more

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I've never had a bad experience at Roaming Rooster until today. Whoever made my sandwich didn't even bother to take the all of the paper off the cheese slice before putting it on my sandwich...and I didn't notice at first because there was so much lettuce on it that it covered it up. read more

Roaming Rooster - Chicken Shop Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The food is good, every time. I think they wait until it's ordered to cook it. Needlessly, I would recommend it despite the wait. It travels well, so order it for takeout or delivery because there isn't much of a dining experience. You're likely to be the only one eating there if you so choose. read more

Roaming Rooster - Nashville Hot Fried Chicken Sandwich with pickles and cheese - Chicken Shop Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The biscuits are a healthy portion, and the chicken is a pretty good size too. The spicy levels are very spicy if that's your thing. Really filling. It's been cooked fresh every time I go. Staff is great. read more

Ok I get the hype. Chicken sandwich was 10/10. I got the honey butter chicken sandwich and it was perfect. Also I don't feel heavy or gross after, which is shocking because fried food always leaves me regretting my decision. But not this one! Will definitely be coming back. read more

One of the best Chicken Sandwiches in the DMV. Loaded with huge chicken strips and amazing flavor, this is my go to chicken sandwich place.

Slaps every single time. The OG Nashville Hot is my favorite! They are very fast and efficient! read more

Roaming Rooster - OG NASHVILLE - Chicken Shop Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Good food. My chicken sandwich was huge. It was a little greasy but I guess that what you would expect from this type of place. I'd definitely go back. I feel like the portions were pretty good for the price. Service was quick. I placed a to-go order and everything was ready when I got there. Chill vibes for casual eating. read more

My colleagues had been raving about the infamous Honey Butter sandwich at Roaming Rooster, so that had definitely built up the anticipation in my mind. Overall I would say that it tasted good - but my sandwich was much much oiler than the others made in the same order. As it was a chicken spot, I also tried the whole chicken wings; and unfortunately I found them to be massively over seasoned and I could barely finish one. The fries were also not so much to my liking. The majority of them were super short, and seemed more like the "ends" of the fries than a whole one. It could have been that it was an off day, or maybe something with my particular order. There was a long queue of people grabbing lunch - so clearly there's something about this place that many many people love! So, don't necessarily take my word for it... You could have a different experience!! read more

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You really can't go wrong with sweet fried chicken. Affordable, delicious, and quick!!!

This was my second time ordering from Roaming Rooster, as the first time was good. However, this time I ordered their whole wings and was extremely disappointed. The whole wings were the size of party wings and easily the smallest whole wings I have ever seen, making the price point absurd. Without dramatically changing their approach, it is highly unlikely that I will be ordering their whole wings in the future. read more

I consider myself a chicken sandwich connoisseur. As a fan of the Roaming Rooster food truck from before the pandemic back when I used to work in downtown D.C., I was excited to try this brick and mortar store. As luck would have it, this came to fruition this past weekend after a meeting I had at the neighboring brewery. Me and two colleagues came for lunch and we ordered a LOT of food. They each got the club sandwich while I got the honey butter sandwich and we also ordered some of the hand cut fries and some cole slaw. The fries were incredible -- big Five Guys vibes here as they were fresh, crispy, and had that Boardwalk fry texture. Big bonus was the portion size (we probably would've been fine sharing a single order among 3 people). The cole slaw was refreshing and helped cut through the richness of our individual sandwiches. It's definitely not the heavy, creamy mayo type of cole slaw, so keep that in mind when ordering. On to the sandwiches -- they were massive. Multiple pieces of juicy, plump, crispy, well seasoned chicken stacked high on soft toasted buns. The honey butter sandwich I had was salty, savory, sweet, but definitely required lots of napkins. My friends each enjoyed their club sandwiches and commented on the crispness of the bacon and sauce. Overall, the 3 of us were more than pleased. The shop is very unassuming and has limited seating, so I could see how getting a place to sit during a lunch rush might present an obstacle or two. That said, the place is very casual and gives an upscale fast food vibe similar to what you'd expect from say a Shake Shack or an In-N-Out on the west coast. The person who served us was incredibly nice, but I expected that considering the people who operated the food truck were incredibly kind and accommodating back when I frequented it. So happy the vibes carried on from the food truck to their in person shop! Now I just need to try this fabled breakfast sandwich I've heard about... read more

Roaming Rooster - Honey Butter Fried Chicken Sandwich with a side of hand cut fries -- SO GOOD. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I have had Roaming Rooster on my radar for a very long time now, ever since the Popeyes Chicken Sandwich craze days, bc it was the suggestion of a friend. I found myself close to DC today and said what the heck? I was nervous about lines and didn't know that there was more than one location, I thought I was going to the historic first site but I stumbled on this hidden little gem and I'm almost glad that I did. For starters, there was no line, I walked straight up to the counter. The lady at the register was extremely nice and helped guide me through the spice levels before deciding on what I wanted. I ordered (2) Honey Buttered Chicken Sandwiches(med level) & hand cut French fries. I loved it. Absolutely loved it. The chicken was delicious, and it was just the right portion of honey and butter. I think, in the future, I'm going to go with the hot version of this sandwich bc there really wasn't much spice at all with mine but it was delicious nonetheless. read more

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We were super excited to try this place based on the reviews. My son is a foodie and loves chicken sandwiches. I really like Buttermilk fried chicken. Oh so so good. Here's a review of our experience. Customer Service - we were never greeted. Even when I greeted the Spanish looking girl at the register saying "hello, this is our first time here". She says "may I take your order" in the most non enthusiastic way. I felt they could careless for our business based on the look on both ladies who served us faces and attitudes. Yet, we continued on still excited to try there chicken. My son order the regular Chicken Sandwich that comes with coleslaw in Hot heat as he likes spicy food. I had the 3 whole wings In medium heat. We shared an order of fries. I've never heard of fries fried twice. My son explained the concept to me about how it gives it a nice crisp and I was excited to try it. Food results - my son said the chicken sandwich was not at all spicy and had too much coleslaw in it. It wasn't very flavorful either. He's definitely had much better. My wings were too spicy for my tastebuds. An hint of spice to add or bring out the flavor is all I can handle. I couldn't even finish one of them. I gave them to my son which he commented it's spicer than his sandwich. We think they mixed up the spice levels on our orders. Both of us also felt the wings weren't flavorful especially for being buttermilk along with lacking in the right crisp and texture. I really like and have had much much better buttermilk fried chicken. Unfortunately, it was an expensive disappointing experience. Now we know and will look elsewhere. Sorry I cannot recommend this place. read more

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Hands down the best chicken sandwich I've had in a while ! There are 5 sandwiches to choose from, including 1 veggie option (fried oyster mushroom). You get to choose your heat - mild, medium, hot, extra hot. I got The Club with medium heat and an order of fries. The medium still had a nice kick, but it wasn't unbearably spicy. The fries were also really good. I wish they had an option for small fries. Customer service was good. I sat to eat in the restaurant and they had a really good r&b playlist going. read more

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Very tiny burger. Wasn't filling and not worth it for the high price. Nice cashier lady though! read more

Man, I heard these are the best spicy chicken sandwiches and boy they were on the money here. I tried the OG Nashville, medium heat. Now I wasn't expecting it to be that spicy but it had a kick to it that had my mouth feeling the burn and it was delicious! I got a side of fries they were seasoned well, service was good. read more

Very good fried chicken!! Be very mindful of your sauce selection they tend to be on the hotter side rather than the faux hot of other establishments! I've had salads and sandwiches from here and everything is good...but again and I cannot stress this enough...don't step out their thinking "oh I like hot sauces"!! You'll get your feelings hurt! I wasn't ready!! read more

I don't eat fast food too often, but when I say this is the epitome of a comfort food (I can only do once a year lol), this is it. I had the Honey Butter Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich which is as delicious as it sounds. It's a little messy, but super tasty! The accompanying fries are also just as tasty. And they give you plenty of them! read more

I literally seek out chicken spots and this is one of my absolute favorites. YES the atmosphere is a bit plain (few tables in an empty room) but who cares. You came for the food, order your OG Nashville ONE level higher than you think you should get as the others have said and get on with your life a bit happier with some of the best chicken in your stomach! Staff was super nice and the speed was fast considering it's made to order. It's my 2nd time here and I'll be back again! read more

This was my first time trying Roaming Rooster and I was very happy with the food. I ordered the Buffalo chicken sandwich with a side of fries and both were very good. The sandwich was juicy and the fries were cut and came in a cup - similar to Boardwalk Fries. My coworker and I ordered online and the service was quick. I wish the price was less than ($17) but that's everywhere based on the times right now. The ambience of the restaurant is simple - easy to access the counter to pick up. read more

Perfect place to grab great food if you're not wanting to wait long. The sandwich, fries, and shake I got were all very good.

Nate did a great job was very courteous and the food was excellent. Id definitely go back here read more

Roaming Rooster - Chicken Shop Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Good Morning Yelpers!!! I've been extremely sick the last week because of my daughter. Gotta blame somebody ‍..so needed a pick me up! And Roaming Roosters, man you could just smell greatness out the bag. And mind you this a Uber Eats order and it was still so fresh, soft, and warm! Really hit the spot with a good kick of heat from the medium. Add that Rooster sauce and you gonna be taking a nap right after!! read more

Roaming Rooster - Chicken Shop Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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This spot is in heavy rotation for me!! Yes I reviewed this place before. Yes they are consistent. Yes I occasionally treat myself to their food without doing a review. With multiple eateries in the Washington D.C. & surrounding areas...if haven't been here...GET THERE!! . Where I am: @roamingroosterdc . Location Reviewed: 3176 Bladensburg Rd., N.E. Washington D.C. . Menu Includes: Free range Chicken sandwiches (review below), breakfast chicken biscuits, egg & cheese biscuits, bacon, egg, & cheese biscuits, tater tots, salads, wings, chicken tenders, fries, coleslaw, lemonade, ice tea, mild heat sauce, medium heat sauce, & hot heat sauce. . Reviewed: Their Buffalo Fried Chicken sandwich (with blue cheese & Buffalo sauce $9.49 medium heat) STAMP!! Sauced perfectly, with the right amount of heat!! Their Honey Butter Fried Chicken sandwich (drizzled with honey butter & cheddar $9.49 mild heat). STAMP!! A sweet chicken sandwich with a kick!! WINNING!! This is my Go To!! Their The Club sandwich (with applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato & ranch dressing $9.99 no heat). Absolutely DELICIOUS!! With heat...this sandwich is a STAMP!! Their Nashville Hot (with vinaigrette slaw & pickles $9.29 hot heat). STAMP!! The heat level combined with that slaw & pickle just seems RIGHT!! Their fries ($3.99) DECENT. They HAVE to be piping hot to be graded higher. Their Half n Half ($3.29). STAMP!! That's it. . Customer Service: Attentive, & Quick. Dine in available. . Online Navigation: Easy, 3rd party delivery available. . Parking: Lot parking that gets full quick. . Recommendations: Get that Honey Butter with medium heat & a Half n Half!! =STAMP =DELICIOUS =DECENT =PASS =NAH #Bigschlimsreviews read more

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Went to roaming roosters for the first time. A coworker of mine swore they have the best chicken sandwiches and honestly, he's not wrong! This location is very small, has a couple tables to sit. It was very clean as well. No complaints on service; cashier was friendly and I got my food quick! I ordered the Honey Butter crispy chicken sandwich (Extra hot) with fries and a drink. This is the BEST SEASONED chicken sandwich I've ever had - it was salty, sweet, buttery and spicy! If you have a high tolerance to spicy foods - I 100% recommends the extra hot, it was just the kick I've been looking for! The sandwich came with about 3 pieces of chicken, they did not skimp! Worth every penny! Very delicious! The reason I'm giving Roaming Roosters 4 stars is because their fries were definitely not worth the extra charge. It's already pricey as it is but only thing worth the price was the sandwich! Get the sandwich - don't get fries or drink- not worth it! read more

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I've been to this skyline location plenty of times and I enjoyed it. I love the customer services too. I had an issue and they reached out ASAP. I loved that. Food: I love the chicken wings and my family love the sandwiches with the fries. We love to dip them in the rooster sauce. I can't wait to check them out for their breakfast! read more

First of all why hasn't anyone told me about Roaming Rooster, I will never eat a Popeyes or chic fil a sandwich ever again. I eat there at least once a week. Roaming Rooster has mastered the chicken sandwich and fried chicken wings. I have tried a few items on the menu, my favorites include the chicken wings (4) medium, the coleslaw and the Nashville hot chicken. You can get your chicken at three different levels, mild, medium, and hot. I typically prefer medium, it adds a nice kick. The coleslaw adds a great fresh element to your meal. I typically pair the wings with the coleslaw (cabbage, cilantro, parsley, jalapeno w/ vinaigrette dressing). If you can, I highly suggest ordering online to skip the line in-store. You can easily walk up and give the cashier your order number at pick-up. There is plenty of parking and the staff are really nice. read more

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Solid 3.5 stars. Understand before going to Roaming Rooster that it's much more about the tastiness of the food than it is about the ambience. This is mainly a pick up and go type of spot. I had been meaning to try this establishment for a couple of years actually because I'd heard great things and because their chicken is grain-fed, free-range, antibiotic free, and halal. I decided to order takeout online through their site on a recent Saturday evening. I ordered two Nashville hot chicken sandwiches (mild) and two orders of fries. I think I would have been fine with one order of fries to share because it's plentiful! The chicken sandwich was good, but the thing that made it REALLY good was the house made vinaigrette slaw. NOTE: The sides are limited and they don't have the greens anymore. :-( read more

Roaming Rooster - Chicken Shop Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I am so glad I made an impromptu visit to Roaming Rooster after my nail appointment. Their buttermilk oyster mushrooms sandwich has me writing this review. Here's what I enjoyed about the sandwich... EVERYTHING! The sandwich is topped with a vinaigrette slaw... which I loved. I ordered my sandwich with medium heat. My sandwich was the perfect blend of crunchy, spicy, and tangy. Added bonus: The fries are always nice and hot. And, the tea is a classic sweet tea. read more

Roaming Rooster - Buttermilk Oyster Mushroom Sandwich - Chicken Shop Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Came here to have some fried chicken sandwiches. Tried the honey butter and the club. Both were super juicy and delicious. It takes a while to make so definitely would recommend calling ahead and ordering. There are some seats there, but it is better to bring it home. It keeps pretty well in the car ride, nothing was soggy. Overall, a great choice for a fried chicken sandwich in the area. read more

Roaming Rooster - Chicken Shop Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I went to another establishment and got hungry. So i checked yelp. Did not disappoint. The fries were delicious. One of the best hot fried chicken sandwiches I've had. And that special sauce was good as well. If I'm ever in the area again i will stop by. The ladies at the register and in the kitchen were very friendly and welcoming. read more

I was a bit let down. The sandwich was very juicy but not very flavorful. It seemed liked they could of let the chicken marinated a bit longer. The staff was super nice. I feel like if you are in the area and want something to eat this would be a great spot. But if you are visiting and short on time, I would focus on other parts of the trip. read more

Roaming Rooster - OG Nashville - Chicken Shop Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Hands down the best fried chicken place in DC. If you're ever in the mood to eat fried chicken then look no further. This place is amazing! The best part about this location is that you can drive to this place as they have plenty of free parking. Personally the one on U street is closer to my place but parking is hard to find there. If you're planning to drive then I definitely recommend this place. Friends and I ordered their regular fried chicken sandwich and Nashville fried chicken sandwich along with fries. My friend is a huge fan of their fries and she immediately told me that she won't share her fries lol. So I ordered one for myself. I love spicy fried chicken sandwich and their sandwich did not disappoint. It packed the right amount of punch to it. Chicken was crispy from the outside and juicy on the inside. Cooked really well. Fries were delicious! It was a lot though so I shared my fries with my dog who was constantly sharing at my food while we were in our backyard patio and enjoying this amazing fried chicken combo. Definitely top notch! Recommend ordering well in advance as they are pretty busy during the peak hours. We had to wait around 40 mins around 6:30pm time range. But it was worth the wait. read more

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Ok so not really worth the hype in my opinion. I went with the honey butter fried chicken (mild) sandwich for $9 with extra honey butter on the side. The chicken was a couple of very thin heavily battered fried pieces versus one big piece. I could barely taste any chicken. The honey butter was delicious but everything tastes better with honey butter. I did like that you could choose a side sauce with the sandwich and I went with the honey mustard which was tasty. I also got the fries for $3 which were skin on and just ok - it really could've used some seasoning. This was a huge serving of fries I couldn't finish them. FYI - I placed an order online and it said 30-35min; I then received a text a couple minutes later that my order would be ready in 3 minutes. read more

Amazing sandwiches. Honestly should just stop the review there cause that's all you need to know but let's go ahead and get into it a tiny bit. An absolute must for chicken sandwich lovers, especially if you like some spice. They offer different levels of spice so don't worry as they do have something for everybody. The sandwiches are all fantastic, and are quite large so they'll definitely fill you up even if you want to go back for more. Prices are fairly reasonable and the service is friendly and prompt. Added bonus is the firs are solid too. Would highly recommend. read more

THE SERVICE: We ordered online for pickup and our food was ready in less than 20 minutes. We didn't pick up our food until 20 minutes after it was ready, but it was still warm when we picked it up. THE FOOD: We got the Honey Butter Fried Chicken Sandwich, the Nashville Hot Sandwich with Hot spice level, and fries. The sandwiches were very filling (each sandwich comes with two patties) and the flavor was on point. The Nashville Hot was one of the more flavorful Nashville Hot chicken sandwiches that I've had, and it was well balanced by the slaw and the pickles. If you like spicy food, I recommend the Hot spice level because I felt just the right amount of heat while still being able to taste the spices on the chicken. The Honey Butter was a nice compliment to the Nashville Hot and just a really solid chicken sandwich overall. And the fries were crispy and flavorful as well. All told, I recommend Roaming Rooster to anyone who's a fan of fried chicken sandwiches and is looking for a change of pace from Chick Fil A and Popeyes. I'll definitely be going again. read more

Roaming Rooster - Honey Butter Fried Chicken Sandwich - Chicken Shop Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Roaming Rooster is a small chain of fried chicken restaurants that opened in Washington, D.C. in 2015. It was founded by Ethiopian brothers Michael and Biniyam Habtemariam as well as the latter's wife Hareg Mesfin. The brothers were born in Ethiopia, grew up in Canada, and moved to D.C. as young men. The three partners opened their first food truck in 2011. In those first few years, they offered everything from shawarma to falafel to pizza. In 2015, they decided to shift the focus to fried chicken when the country went chicken sandwich crazy over big chains like Popeye's and Chick-fil-A. The partners came up with the idea of serving fried chicken that you could feel good about eating: fresh, free range, antibiotic free, grain fed, and Halal. The popularity of the business grew rapidly. They went from one food truck to three and then finally began opening brick and mortar restaurants. Today the chain has nine physical locations which are all in the D.C. Metro Area. My family and I recently stopped at Roaming Rooster's original physical location in the Woodridge section of D.C. while we were on an East Coast Road Trip. We were on our way to National Harbor and wanted to grab some lunch as it was too early for us to check into our hotel. My wife heard great things about Roaming Rooster so we decided to stop by. At first glance, it seems like any other fast food chicken joint. Once we actually tasted the food, we knew that Roaming Rooster was very different from all those big chains. My wife and I both decided to order their signature items: chicken sandwiches! My wife ordered the "Honey Butter" (buttermilk fried chicken breast smothered with honey butter and cheddar cheese) and I ordered "The Club" (buttermilk fried chicken breast, applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato and ranch dressing). These sandwiches were so fresh tasting and delicious! Customers also choose the heat level of the sandwich, which includes mild, medium, hot, or extra hot. We ordered some crispy Chicken Nuggets for our son, which he really liked. We really enjoyed our food at Roaming Rooster and would definitely order from them again on our next trip to the D.C. area! read more

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If you want a good chicken sandwich, this is the place to be!! I always add bacon and get extra honey butter. I've never been disappointed yet and I've been coming to this location for over a year now. read more

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