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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.
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.
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!!
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...
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.
Slaps every single time. The OG Nashville Hot is my favorite! They are very fast and efficient!
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.
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.
6 years ago
I had been wanting to try the infamous roaming rooster chicken sandwich for a while now and I must say that I wasn't disappointed. For a while now there's been a debate over who has the best chicken sandwich and for a while now it seemed that Popeyes was in the lead; until today that is. The honey butter sandwich from roaming rooster puts that sandwich to shame. The sandwich was delicious and my only regret is that I didn't get two (though I do wish that they would add more honey butter sauce though). They have mild, medium and spicy levels and be warned that the medium is a touch on the spicy side but I definitely enjoyed it (I can only imagine how spicy the highest level is). Pros: it's delicious, it's black owned, they have a delicious sriracha mayo that I highly recommend Cons: it's pricy ($10 for a sandwich) especially seeing that it's from a fast food place, there's always a line (so order online as it takes 10-20 mins for your order to be ready) read more
Came here again and it's still good as or better than nashville chicken. Fresh and crispy. I dont do hot well and the medium had me sweating but it was so good I had to keep going. Fries were ok nothing special. The sauce they gave with it though made it much much better. Would recommend I would say $9 for a sandwich is kinda overkill especially if fries arnt included with it. read more
Sigh.... I wish I never went here...seriously, stay away unless you want to develop a serious addiction to their fried chicken sandwich....Which was the Best dang thing Ive tried in a long time... I don't really live near here..and now I have to rethink my life choices..hahaha All kidding aside, the hype is real! its really good..and about $9 for good sized sandwich. I lucked out on a Saturday afternoon because there was plenty of (free) parking, and I was only the 2nd in line to place my order, while several other patrons were either waiting for their orders or already face down in their food. My order..the honey batter fried chicken sandwich combo, took about 10mins If you're local or have family/friends visiting in the area, this place is a definite must-try!! read more
4 years ago
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
7 years ago
This is one of the best chicken sandwich I had recently. The chicken was super crunchy and the bun had a great flavor. Five star for the quality and quantity. If you are craving for a fried chicken sandwich hands down this is the place to go to. Just be careful with the spice. Medium was very good, but be careful wen you get hot. Fries were ok. This place is small and the line became very long after my order. The staff were very friendly. I would definitely go again. One suggestion is to the management, please keep the place a bit tidy. read more
6 years ago
Look no further than Roaming Rooster for a delicious chicken sandwich. It's a hefty serving...and that's coming from someone who can house two Popeyes chicken sandwiches easily! I got the mild Nashville sandwich but could've totally done the medium. I didn't need any sauces on it but ranch would've been bomb. Also the salads come with their delicious cole slaw instead of salad which I am definitely here for. Pick up is safe. There's a separate line for digital orders and two tents that you can stand under if you order in person. read more
I had this sandwich before at one of the truck stops in DC that my colleagues rant and rave about and it was just ok. I am not sure I even gave it a review. I wasn't impressed. However, most places are still carry out only and I decided instead of driving out to find food, just Uber Eat it. Well they were on the app and I said why not let's give them another try and I did. Now I get why everyone is going nuts about them. Super good from the actual location. The sandwich was hot. Chicken was not over cooked. Added bacon and used the butter and I was in sweet chicken sandwich heaven. I know, I know, that may not exist. But I was in awe. My kids even say it's better than Chick-Fil-A actually it's beyond it. I am so glad I gave them a second chance. Yummy! Super Yummy! Definitely ordering again! read more
After hearing all the rave reviews I was expecting something mindblowing, but to me it was a good but not exceptional chicken sandwich. The food we got was pretty spicy when we had not asked for the spiciest option which was surprising, but from seeing other reviews it's possible we accidentally got the wrong one as it seemed really spicy to us (so maybe watch out?) Overall would eat again, but would not make a special trip or choose if I was feeling a different kind of cuisine. read more
Hidden treasure alert! Roaming Rooster isn't really metro accessible, but if you can get here, it is also close to DC brau and you straddle the line of DC/MD. The chicken sandwiches here are scrumptious. My brother and I came here and ordered the Nashville hot chicken and the Honey Butter Chicken sandwich. Personally I liked the Nashville one better because there were some veggies. The honey butter was really good as well, but it was only the chicken and butter. I like my greens. But the star of the meals were definitely the chicken, how it was fried had the perfect amount of crunch on the outside and juiciness on the inside. Also lots of fries if you order it standalone ($3.50) but squite delicious. Definitely want to come back and try the other sandwiches as well and stop by DC brau because apparently it is right next to the brewery. read more
Roaming Rooster is the real deal chicken sandwich. Read through past reviews and you'll see a lot of comparisons with Popeyes but trust me, this is far beyond a fast food sandwich. I ordered the honey butter fried chicken sandwich as well as the Nashville flavor. While both were SCRUMPTIOUS, my vote goes to the honey butter. There's no better feeling than biting into a sandwich and having the ooey gooey drippings fall to your plate. Along with the two sandwiches I got a side of fries and a drink. The fries are pretty equivalent to the flavor and texture to Five Guys. I'd eat here a lot more often if it was closer to home but I made a special trip to try this place. For all my halal eaters out there, this place is certified halal by Zabihah so get over here ASAP and show some support. read more
The chicken sandwich craze of 2019 has a new king and his name is Roaming Rooster. You doubt me? Five words: Honey Butter Fried Chicken Sandwich!!! Described as buttermilk free-range fried chicken breast smothered with honey butter and cheddar cheese. Wipe the drool off your screen, I'll wait. Call the cops because they are in that kitchen slappin' Mamas. This chicken sandwich is so good that if the line is out the door I am still waiting. I like the counter-balance of the sweet honey with the heat of medium hot chicken. The sour from the pickle or cole slaw and some sweet heat from the honey mustard and the Sriracha mayo. It sounds like they are doing too much with all the ingredients, but it works. The honey butter chicken sandwich is my favorite but they still have four more chicken sandwiches, whole wings, chicken tenders, and out of this world sides. The next best sandwiches they sell are the Nashville Hot Chicken and the Buffalo Fried Chicken. The Nashville has heat with the slaw added on top. While the Buffalo has the holy trinity of fried chicken, Buffalo hot sauce, and blue cheese. For these sandwiches I will gladly do my penance of walking for mikes or hitting the gym. Zits be damned, just wash your face and drink water. The wings are banging too. Just not better than the chicken sandwiches, but still no slouches. I have not tried the tenders but if past dishes are prologue, I am down for it on a future visit. On the side, I love the vinaigrette based coleslaw. People rave about the Mac and cheese. But the star is those damnable fries! Hand cut and twice fried just like God intended. Oh, and get the pickles. Ask for honey mustard. Get a ramekin of Sriracha mayo. Wear stretchy pants. The lines are long for a reason. Unlike the pure media hype of that cartoon character chicken sandwich, RR is the realest and best in the chicken sandwich game right now and it ain't even close. A final note on one of the best things on the menu; get the lemonade mixed with ice tea. DM your thanks to me later!!! Five greasy stars well earned. read more
5 years ago
If you want to have the best fried chicken sandwich, you try this. We ordered the mild flavor and I fell in love with the flavors right away. I also ordered fries and siracha mayo and I died over that combo. 10/10!!!! Definitely try read more
3 years ago
Good Lawd, that sandwich was OFF THE CHAIN! Just be sure to pack your patience, in other words, don't be starving when you come to RR. It appears that many others have discovered this phenomena of a chicken sandwich and the lines are perpetually out the door and the wait for your food is anywhere from 20 mins until your food has been prepared...it's a must try if you LOVE fried chicken! Whew!! I had the Honey Butter Fried Chicken Sandwich with medium heat. Whew it was still quite spicy but ohhhhhhhhhhhhh sooooooooooooooooo goooooooooooooooooooood Whew! read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
Really good chicken Sandwhich! The honey butter adds extra flavor , only thing is you have to eat it right away or it will get soggy! read more
Wow wow wow! In the age of fried chicken sandwich wars going down on Twitter, Roaming Rooster is a quite underdog who leaves the mediocre franchises in the dust. The location is an unsuspecting joint nestled in an unremarkable shopping plaza with plenty of parking available. There was a bit of a line when we entered, but it went rather quickly. I ordered the honey butter fried chicken sandwich with a side of mac and cheese. My sister ordered the Nashville hot chicken sandwich with a size of fries. The place was super busy, so our food took some time be ready. There was some seating available while we waited, but not for long! The crowds just kept on coming... and I completely understand why. Again - WOW WOW WOW! This fried chicken sandwich was worth every bit of the wait. Amazing! I got mine at a "medium" spicy level and it was perfect. The fried chicken itself was to die for, but the honey butter really sealed the deal! Bacon never hurts, but this definitely didn't make or break the sandwich. It's the damn good chicken, not frou-frou trendy ingredients that you're over charged for... just damn good fried chicken. I'm very happy to see so much support for this local business, especially considering there is a Popeye's right down the street. This place is definitely going to be a stop every time I'm in town! read more
The people have spoken - Roaming Rooster has been voted best chicken in D.C. I've enjoyed and raved about these fried chicken sandwiches for awhile now and am so happy they got the credit they deserve. They serve up hot chicken, wings, and more. My personal favorite is their honey butter chicken.... my mouth is watering as I type this as it will be the most delicious thing you'll put in your mouth this year. We met the owner and he is a very kind and humble man. He has been making fried chicken for years and it shows. Roaming Rooster is not just some gimmick restaurant trying to jump on the "hot chicken craze" because they've been doing it for a very long time even before the food truck days. Roaming Rooster is truly a gift to D.C. and should be recognized by everyone in the greater D.C. area! read more
Just a couple days ago I posted a review of the Roaming Rooster food truck in which I talked about my boyfriend not being able to keep his hands off my sandwich. Well he was still thinking about those few bites he had days later and suggested we check out their restaurant. The restaurant is located in NE in a little shopping center. When we pulled up we were able to find parking a few spots down from the restaurant, which was deceived because the place was packed! There was a long line to order your food, but the line moved quickly and the process was well organized. Line up in the left to order. Move over to the right to wait for your food. The entire process took about an hour, with the majority of that time spent waiting for our order to be ready. We took our food to go since all the seating was taken. When we got home the food was still hot. This time I ordered the Nashville hot chicken sandwich with mild heat and some fries. The sandwich comes with slaw and pickles, which compliment the chicken perfectly. If you're like me and really enjoy a briney taste, ask for extra pickles for extra flavor. The fries were perfect for me. I like a fry that's less crispy, more potato heavy. My boyfriend ordered the honey butter sandwich and the Nashville hot sandwich. His favorite was the honey butter. Both of us were so full from our choices that we didn't eat anything else all day! Overall, was the wait extensive? Yes, but after waiting in line at the food truck I expected to wait at the restaurant. I would love for them to figure out a faster system, but I know that will take time. To me, the food is well worth the wait. read more
So I had to try it out with all the chicken sandwich crazy. So just to get to the point after I order my chicken club( 2 fired chicken breast strips bacon lettuce tomato) they were on order 35 and my number was 60. There was a lot of people waiting. So prepare to wait unless you call ahead. And my wait was 30 mins which wasn't that bad. So this is like the chicken sandwich version of 5 guys. The sandwich has two of these fried chicken breast patties which is really over kill unless you're super greedy. But it was a good sandwich. I recommend they create a small and big sandwich option. I'm whom the small sandwich has one patty on it. It was a huge sandwich not greasy though. And make sure you try the sauces. I got the combo which was 3$ more and my total was like 13$ so the price was not bad. I got a side of green which was rather small but the sandwich will Have you more than full. I would come here again but I would call in my order. And there were no pickles on my sandwich!!! How sway! read more
7 years ago
Crispyyyyyy chicken, thank you lord!!! My boyfriend and I remember eating the best crispy sandwich from a food truck one year...then boom, it's a restaurant! We're so happy about it, and it's near our place...perfection! I've had the buffalo chicken sandwich, mild chicken sandwich, and the honey butter chicken sandwich. All amazing sandwiches. Fried to perfection, and taste amazing. We uber eats all the time, but finally decided to step in one day. The size of the casual restaurant is nice and has some good seating. There's a TV available as well. For sides, I'll stick to the greens and Fries. The greens are amazinggggg. Keep in mind there is ham in the greens! We weren't crazy about the Mac and cheese, it could definitely be better, but honestly the chicken sandwich makes up for it! read more
Locals know Roaming Rooster as a popular food truck selling fried chicken and sandwiches. In addition to the food truck, they now have a permanent space in Fort Lincoln NE DC. Here's what's to love: 1) Food: They make one of the best fried chicken sandwiches in the city with several options from hot to normal. They also make their own sides with a decent mac and cheese. The only food item I didn't love was the slaw- it came off very bland despite having all the good ingredients. They sell Pepsi products. 2) Space: It's large and has plenty of basic seating throughout. 3) Service: The people are so kind. 4) Location: It's in a block of shops including popular brewery DC Brau, a chocolate factory Harper Macaw, and &pizza's innovation lab. read more
We waited an agonizing hour for our food, the line took forever and then even longer for our order to be prepared. But... IT WAS WORTH IT!!! The sandwich was sooooooo greasy but soooo yummy! They were out of the Mac and cheese so we were only able to get the side of fries. The fries were decent but nothing special, the SANDWICH HOWEVER yes yes yes! There wasn't enough space in the restaurant so we ate in our car right in the parking lot. Overall the sandwich is good and rhe price is very reasonable and I would go again! read more
3 years ago
Went here based on reviews but was disappointed because prices are over the top while the foods were just good but not extraordinary. read more
3 years ago
One of the best chicken sandwiches I have had. Medium spicy chicken sandwich. I hope they keep it up. This is October of 2023 so lets see how it goes. read more
3 years ago
I'm always looking for food that reminds me of home. I treat my teen son to breakfast here at least every month or two. I always order the bacon, egg, & cheese biscuit and my son gets the chicken biscuit. The eggs are real and not the carton stuff which I really appreciate. I always ask for extra bacon because why not and I slather my biscuit with their perfectly made honey butter and strawberry jam. The biscuit is far from being a canned biscuit and is one of the top biscuits to have in the DMV. They ain't my momma's biscuits but they are making great biscuits. I don't believe in the nonsense of too much butter so I appreciate that they share the same philosophy. I cut mine up so I can make sure every bite has butter and jam. This is Southern approved. read more
5 years ago
This is one of the best chicken sandwiches I have had in this area. Better then chick fil a and Popeyes. If you want a cheat meal and you are feeling chicken wings and a chicken sandwich, then this place is worth that cheat meal. On top of that it's halal. We ordered the Nashville hot chicken sandwich with medium heat, the honey butter chicken sandwich with medium heat, fries, wings with hot level of heat and the regular chicken sandwich with no heat. Everything was delicious and the sandwiches are heavy so you may need two hands to hold them. Lol Overall everyone loved the food and would definitely order again. The only thing I would change is the heat level. I could barely taste the medium heat, although it was delicious, I think I could have handled the hot heat level. Customer service was great, we ordered online and food was ready within 15-20 mins. There was parking available too, and wasn't busy inside since it's only carry out. read more
About the fried chicken: It's so spicy, but why couldn't I stop eating it? It's a bit salty too, but why couldn't I stop eating it? It came with three big pieces of chicken breasts, but how did I manage to finish all so quickly? Because it is so good. Crispy outside, juicy inside. Spices all through the meat! I've had all kinds of versions of "chicken and waffle." This so far has been the most flavorful and well balanced between spice and sweetness. Read my review no more... if you love chicken and waffle, go & give it a try. Oh, I almost forgot about the syrup. I could even smell and taste the maple. read more
I really don't think you can go wrong with a chicken sandwich, in my mind it is a very basic meal so I don't understand the hype and long lines behind them. So, when I kept hearing about Roaming Rooster and how phenomenal it was (I had family drive 8 hours for it last week) I figured I would give it a try. It's a chicken sandwich. I got the honey butter fried chicken sandwich with medium heat. I love honey on my fried chicken. I'm going to assume they put the honey in the butter, I saw the butter...but didn't taste the honey. Anyway, it wasn't bad at all...it was a chicken sandwich. The buns were probably the most notable part. Very buttery. I didn't go in so I missed the breakdown of the heat levels on the menu and got medium. Medium is probably closer to your typical hot. I don't recommend fries if getting carry out unless you enjoy them soggy. read more
Simply Put; I'LL BE BACK. The Honey Butter Fried Chicken was delicious. Finger licking without hesitation. My only suggestion is order it and eat it immediately to get the full effect, if you wait it will still taste great. However the bread will soak up the honey butter and take away the deliciousness. Honestly it's not much to say but eat here and enjoy it. It's worth it and not expensive. Yum! read more
5 years ago
Best chicken sandwich Thanks yelpers for suggesting this place When I saw on their website that they use grain fed chicken without antibiotics I needed to try. Did not disappoint! I had the Nashville chicken medium spiced. I usually am soso about coleslaw but the reviews were right, its delicious and vinaigrette based instead of mayo. Sandwich is perfect the way it is. Also they are very generous with the fries. Needless to say the food didn't make it home, I parked near the Costco 3min away to eat it all! I hadn't eaten in my car in years, totally worth it! read more
Fried Chicken Sandwiches are a masterpiece on its own & Roaming Roosters have mastered this art. These chicken sandwiches are huge, crispy, and full of flavor! The location has parking space. There is a line outside of the actual restaurant for Covid measures. A line for pick up and a line for ordering. I ordered for pick up and didn't have to wait long. Everything in my order was still fresh and hot! I tried the medium & extra hot Nashville fried chicken and it left me on ! Test your taste buds with these beauties & support this local business. Pictured: *Nashville Hot Chicken *Honey Butter Fried Chicken *Double Fried French Fries Check them out as they have a new location in U St. ! read more
8 years ago
Thank you, thank you, thank you! Finally quality food on this side of Bladensburg road, the best chicken in northeast! I never had a chance to visit the food trucks but I am so happy to have such a great establishment in my own neighborhood. The people are so friendly and accommodating. The prices are completely reasonable for the quality of food. It's a great open layout that makes me want to consider inviting more people to join me or even hosting an event. I haven't tried the chicken and waffle yet, but as I'm sitting here typing I feel like that's what I should go do. Talk to you guys later! read more
After selling Nashville hot chicken from food trucks for 4 years, RR has recently opened its first brick and mortar in Northeast DC. It's located in a small mall near Eastern Avenue. The space is straight forward, clean and efficient. The hot chicken is peppery. Reminds me very much of Gus's in Greenbelt, MD. I think the best value is the chicken tenders option, since that's what's in all their sandwiches--get more poulet that way. The mac 'n cheese has some heat in it too; not a fan of that. The pickles are good. read more
4 years ago
6 years ago
Ordered regular fried chicken sandwiches (medium spice), slaw, and fries. So delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy. The slaw is an unusual and refreshing departure from the usual, flavored with cilantro and jalapeño. The fries were very enjoyable, even after the crosstown trek home. Word of advice: Medium heat/spice is potent but not unpleasant or overpowering (ymmv). We added blue cheese dressing at home, which toned it down a bit but not too much. read more
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3176 Bladensburg Rd NE
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