As we continue our hunt for the best Fried Chicken Sandwich in the DMV, we come across our top 3 locations. This is a fan favorite. This chicken sandwich is always on point. If you have some time for a quick stop this is the place. They have 2 locations as of now but another being built in SE. read more

I ordered the Buffalo chicken biscuit & side of tots..the biscuit is incredible. It can be a messy eat... but it was worth the mess. read more

Roaming Rooster - Buffalo chicken biscuit & side of tots.. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

THEIR BREAKFAST SANDWICHES. That's all you need to know. Biscuits are thick and top-notch. Whatever goes in the middle of the biscuit (breakfast or otherwise) is super flavorful. My absolute go-to when I need a tasty treat! read more

Even a long wait time can't get in the way of 5 stars for this good food. I waited about 30mins for three full wings in a small white box with a piece of bread with pickles. It reminded me of church lunches I would get down south growing up. There were places to sit inside, but I preferred to take my food and continue walking to take in the sights and sounds of U St. The chicken was crispy, juicy and well seasoned. I got a spice level 1 and it was definitely presently spicy. I would definitely say be mindful to order with no heat if you don't want it to be too hot and if you think you can handle spice venturing to medium might be more than you anticipate! The portion of the food was a perfect small meal or large snack. This is def a must hit on the U St corridor I'll be coming back to try the fries or maybe a sandwich read more

Had Roaming Rooster's honey butter chicken sandwich. I thought the cheddar cheese would be dominating, but it actually melded well with the sandwich. I didn't taste the honey butter too much. The flavor and texture of the sandwich was A1. I loved the crunch of the chicken and the softness of the bun. It was a great combination. The chicken was perfectly seasoned. read more

Very nice place for chicken sandwiches. I was not disappointed. The sandwich was moist and they gave a generous amount of dipping sauce. There were also electrical outlets by the tables (a plus in my book). The people who were working here seem nice as well. Only problem is that there were no recycling bins for the recyclable items (as of this writing). Otherwise, all else was good. read more

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Decent take on the Nashville Chicken Sandwich! We like our food spicy, but not overbearing that it drowns out the flavors, and the only description the cashier could give us of the level 3 "spicy" is that its spicy. We ended up going with the level 2 "medium" spicy and it was just okay in spice. Next time I would go for spicy for more kick. The fry was delicious. The chicken was a not as moist as I would like, but still very good. We got the OG Original and the BLT. Both were very good. We got medium for both, but it seemed like there was less spice on the BLT than the OG Original, so spice amount was not consistent across multiple sandwiches. We also got what they described as in house made lemonade, and it was very yummy - although they refused to offer refills even though we ate in. Overall, kinda pricey, service was just okay, but yummy food and drinks! read more

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

Pickup and delivery options are only available. We ordered the chicken tenders which took about 15-20 minutes to make after ordering. If you order any chicken sandwich the wait time will be much shorter. We also ordered the fries which were ok, a little soggy but the chicken was really good. They have honey mustard or sriracha for sauce options. You order whichever dish you'd like and then choose the spice level of mild medium or hot. We chose medium which had a hint of spice but wasn't burning your mouth. I can handle a decent amount of spice so this may vary per person. read more

I have heard a lot of good things about this place so I had to check it out. It was a small place but there was some seating inside and out. I got the OG Nashville and decided to try the hot. The hot had a nice kick to it but was not overwhelming with heat. The chicken was a little dry but they had siracha mayo and I added that to it. Not a bad sandwich at all, probably the best non-chain chicken sandwich in the area. Definitely worth checking out. read more

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

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Wow - I picked up takeout from Roaming Rooster last night and I can't believe it took me this long to try it. I ordered the Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich which was topped with coleslaw and pickles (I requested extra pickles and they delivered). I appreciated that they allow you to choose the spice level. I chose medium and next time I would probably go with hot - there wasn't a huge kick to it. However, the sandwich was still extremely flavorful and I loved the slaw on top. It was huge too! I also ordered a side of fries which had a large portion size as well. All for $14 with tip, I believe. I think this place is well on its way to being my favorite takeout spot. read more

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

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One of my coworkers was raving about Roaming Rooster and started my cravings for it. Came to pick up to go on a Wednesday evening around 6PM and there wasn't that many people in the restaurant, pickup was very fast. I ordered a fried chicken sandwich with medium spice level and that was way too spicy for me. Honestly I believe this sandwich should be really good but it was just so spicy I couldn't taste anything else. I order food at most restaurants in medium spice level but this one was too much. I have try it again in the mild level to give a true assessment. read more

Chick Fil A is my usual go to spot for fried chicken sandwiches but I decided to try somewhere new. The sandwiches here are delicious and a good filling size. I got it to go and it still tasted fresh and juicy after my 20 mins trip back home. read more

Roaming Rooster - Fried chicken sandwich - medium - Chicken Shop Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

After hearing many enthusiastic recommendations from numerous friends and family members, I decided I would give this place a try. As I looked on the menu I wanted to try something simple so I ordered the classic combination of chicken tenders and fries. However, as a newcomer to this establishment, I was uncertain about the name "OG Nashville" that popped up on the screen to place my order. I decided to wait until my order was ready to see if the "OG Nashville" was actually chicken tenders and not something else. I was in a rush so when my food was ready I quickly checked in the bag just to make sure everything was there and headed to my car expecting the food was correct. I opened up what was suppose to be my chicken tenders and it ended up being a chicken sandwich. I ended up eating it since I had somewhere else I needed to be. The chicken sandwich was delicious. However, the fries failed to live up to the expectation. They were burnt and disappointingly soggy. read more

Hidden jam in DC for amazing halal burger. Place is nice and clean and service is super fast. We tried the OZ and Honey burger and both were great. I would recommend honey with hot - trust me the sauce and hotness will not spoil the taste. I ended up coming back here again for second dose within a week during my trip to DC read more

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I'm lucky enough to live right above Roaming Rooster so can run down and get it literally whenever I want! With that being said I've basically tried every sandwich, with every combo of toppings and there is not a sandwich I don't love! My favorite sandwich is the honey butter sandwich with added pickles to add some tang to the sweetest. I get this sandwich with no heat, even their mild option packs some heat! I also loveee their Buffalo chicken sandwich and I always add coleslaw and pickles to balance out the spice, this sandwich is perfect! And of course I get some fries, which are the yummy soft, salty kind and sides of honey mustard and saracha mayo. They are still currently carry out only and now have a little window area indoors to order, but you still have to wait outdoors for your food. The pick up process is pretty easy and usually takes about 10 mins - much faster and more organized than during the first month they opened! I will deff be back again soon! read more

Roaming Rooster - Buffalo Chicken Sandwich with Slaw and Pickles - Chicken Shop Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

One of my FAVORITE take out places in DC. I love that they use organic chicken + there aren't a bunch of preservatives. I usually get the mild chicken tenders + fries. It's very filling! Also love the lemonade (no free refills tho :( ) read more

The food is delicious, as always. Staff is very friendly. The food is fast, fresh, and hot. The online ordering option is very convenient. But I do wish they had indoor restaurant type seating. read more

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One of the best chain chicken spots in the DC area. Definitely a good chain fried chicken sandwich and is is comparable to Popeyes in terms of fried chicken quality. The sandwich batch I had was decent but definitely would want to go back to DC to try more of these chain spots to get a better gauge on this ! read more

Very good spicy chicken sandwich and a good value for the money, not as advertised. I ordered a spicy Nashville Hot Sandwich. There was a lot of of chicken, it was really flavorful, had pretty good heat, and had an excellent crunch. But it was not a Nashville Hot Sandwich by any stretch of the imagination. I wasn't expecting Hattie B's in DC, but this was no where near the mark. Moral of the story, really solid sandwich and I would go again. But it got my hopes up and let me down by not having the Nashville hot flavor read more

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

This is a no-frills eatery that serves HUGE (and delicious!) chicken sandwiches! You order at the counter, then wait to hear your number and grab it and go or sit like we did (but there's not a whole bunch of tables). It's right down the block from the train station i was heading to with lots of other food and shops near by. We split the honey butter sandwich and some fries, which were handcut. Everything was fresh and delicious!!! I loved the sauces that came with the food, i especially liked the chipotle mayo tasting one. My friend wished the sandwich had more honey butter, I wished we had gotten the spicy version. Regardless, we were both more than satisfied and I wouldn't hesitate to return. My only gripe is the price tag. It was ~$18 for one sandwich and one order of fries. read more

I know I'm late to the game, but this Nashville chicky sando is fan-freaking-tastic. It's not even just the chicken though, which is crisp, not greasy, and seasoned great, but also the slaw on top. The vinaigrette it's tossed in breaks through the spice of the chicken perfectly. Just a perfect sandwich. Forgot to add: I ordered the sandwich and a fountain soda delivery, and both came well packed and fresh. The chicken was warm, the bun still had good texture, and the soda was plenty fizzy. read more

Juicy everything! The nuggets were not my first choice, because I'm so over the processed nuggets in the grocery store. But omg! Perfectly juicy, breast meaty, lumps of flavor! Sauces set them off wonderfully. The club was perfect. Added cheese and made it hot! If you don't LOVE heat, try medium or mild. This was just short of over the top. So much flavor in everything. The fries were just okay. Wish they had tots. @RoamingRooster- ditch the fries and get some tots! @everyone else- check them out! (Sorry no pics. We were super hungry!) read more

I'm visiting from out of town and went to this location based off the reviews here on yelp. I got the fried chicken sandwich (no spicy) and I thoroughly enjoyed it along with the fries and sauces that came with it. The slaw on the sandwich is not your typical; it was good and refreshing. I'll return if I'm in DMV again. read more

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

Winner winner chicken dinner! I've never heard of Roaming Rooster until my fried-chicken-loving-husband told me they opened a second location in DC. I've never been to the original location but we decided to check out this location since we were in the area. Online ordering was easy enough, received a text that our order was ready, and ate it in our car. Correction, devoured it. I was in the mood for something "plain" and ordered the fried chicken sandwich. It was a solid chicken sandwich but nothing *too* special. (It may also be because we've been spoiled with trying Nashville hot chicken sandwiches in Tennessee). But hot damn, the honey butter fried chicken sandwich was monneeeyyyy. It almost had me singing Drake's, "You the best I ever had, best I ever had." It was messy, delicious, finger-licking good. We also got a side of coleslaw (not pictured), which added a nice fresh crunch. Glad they opened a second location, definitely won't be roaming around for a good fried chicken sandwich joint! read more

Roaming Rooster - Top: Honey butter fried chicken sandwich Bottom: Fried chicken sandwich - Chicken Shop Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

So I'm finally trying them out for the first time but I am a bit disappointed though and I've not even received my food. EVERY one in the kitchen is Hispanic. What an oxymoron in my opinion. True, its black owned but not operated. Are there only Hispanic cooks at the Bladensburg location also? My food was just "okay", nothing special or extraordinary, just basic fried chicken but that's not why I even went. I don't even eat fried chicken or fried foods any more. However, I wanted to support a Black own and [operated] establishment and due to rave reviews from my apartment maintenance man. I'm glad I finally tried them out thought, now I know I wasn't missing out. Kudos to him but a 100% Black staff would've been so awesome. That's what I call keeping it in the community. There are tons of Asian owned and operated carry outs in the area and you won't see a non Asian cooking even though they're appropriating our culture when it comes to certain food options.. Three stars because it is a Black owned business on U Street and the lady taking orders is simply adorable. It's only two blocks away from where I live and every time I walk by with my dog it's always crowded. Unfortunately, I wasn't impressed with the food but that didn't matter because what was most important , I was supporting a Black owned business. Especially in today's climate it's challenging for us Black folk yet alone own and maintain a business.. I swear I wanted to rave about this place but the very pretty lady with locs taking orders was simply adorable and extremely courteous. read more

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

Roaming rooster is a great staple in DC. Some of the best chicken sandwiches you can get. The chicken is always super tender and I tend to get the honey butter fried chicken sandwich With siracha mayo!!! The only thing this place is lacking is adding Onions lettuce and tomatoes to the sandwich. Side not the fries are very subpar. It seems like they fry there fries in large batches and serve them but over the many times I have ordered from roaming rooster I have never gotten fresh fries :( that is the only thing wrong about them. read more

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

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I'm very glad this location is here! I usually always get their standard chicken sandwich with medium spice and fries! I love that their coleslaw isn't creamy and dripping with mayo but is rather like a light and fresh salad. Their Nashville chicken is also a decent choice! This location is Covid-friendly! They now have a bell on the right side of the window when you are picking up. If you haven't yet ordered, you can go just inside and order through the window on the left. They are always quick with their orders. Although my chicken was a bit dry this time around and the spice wasn't evenly distributed, I didn't mind too much as the coleslaw helped add moisture. I hope that eventually they will add a seasonal item or two to the menu but it's not like they need to. They do chicken sandwiches well! read more

Chicken sandwiches here are some of the best in the state! Highly recommended! I consider myself a chicken sandwich connoisseur so this is a great review :-) read more

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

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Oh my gosh, this was my first time trying roaming rooster. I had heard all about it, but there's nothing better than sinking your teeth into a spicy fried chicken sandwich. Though it was a bit busy, food was served fairly fast and restaurant who is fairly clean. read more

Roaming Rooster - Nashville hot chicken sandwich - Chicken Shop Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The Honey Butter Chicken Sandwich is definitely the best thing here but you have to order pickup here otherwise you are going to be sitting around for 15-20 minutes for your food. Popeyes has it beat on price and speed, but still a good place to try once if you are new to DC. 3.5/5 read more

Mild chicken nuggets taste fresh & love the roaming rooster sauce goes well with it too! read more

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

I gobbled up my sandwich before I even got home to take a photo, true story. Some era previous to this pandemic, I would always order food from a place that doesn't exist around Home. On this occasion I was craving a darn good chicken sandwich. Now, the choices are endless for chicken sandwiches from fast food chains (coser to Home) but why only exist for Chik-Fil-a or Popeyes when you can have RR? The chicken was juicy and tender and hot when I finally got to it --a whopping 17 minutes after it was ready, still hot and very very delicious. I went with boring this time: a honey butter sauce doused on a mildly spicy chicken patty. You just cannot go wrong with hot butter dripping down your wrist as you're trying to tackle a continent-sized crispy hot patty (I'm kidding but it was big... TWSS). Now for a second time with a different flavor and a side of fries, here I cooome! read more

This place was really good! I wish my chicken was a tad but juicier but I'm definitely going to come back for another try! I got the honey chicken with the spicy sriracha mayo sauce I think lol - and it did not disappoint! The fries were crispy and soft at the same time, the sandwich was filling, and luckily it wasn't too cold outside - we grabbed a table and enjoyed our sandwiches fresh! I recommend trying them out and supporting! I know I'm coming back! read more

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

3 stars for the take out experience. Lines outside to order in a little alcove then you step back out to wait for number to be called. DH had Nashville hot and asked for it plain( no ketchup, pickles, etc) but got it as is anyway. He said it had a good flavor to it. I had the Honey Butter in mild. Pity the crunch was lost on the 30 min drive home. But it certainly had a nice tang to it that the honey butter sauce overflowing on it complemented nicely. I wouldn't do take out again, but am looking forward to being able to eat it hot and fresh in store. read more

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

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I've had food from here twice now -- once in October 2020 and once a few days ago. I tried the honey butter chicken sandwich (medium spice) and the fried chicken sandwich (mild spice). The first time my friends and I got food from here, our sandwiches were HOT. We got two medium sandwiches and two hot sandwiches, and all of us thought that they were _way_ too spicy. The chicken left a lingering burn in our mouths and made our stomachs hurt. After that experience, we thought that the chicken from Roaming Rooster was just supposed to be that spicy. The second time I went, I didn't want to die from the spice -- hence the mild chicken sandwich. The second time around, my sandwich wasn't spicy at all! I was expecting some spice since the medium one was so spicy the last time I went (mild is one level below medium). My friend ordered the hot honey butter chicken sandwich, and he didn't think it was spicy at all. The sandwiches themselves are okay. For $9+, they feel a bit lackluster and overhyped. Customization options for the sandwiches are very limited, and the inconsistencies in spice levels is enough for me to not want to come back. It's also pretty difficult to find parking nearby... the next time I want a chicken sandwich, I'll probably just get a $4 sandwich from Popeyes. If you do end up coming here, I'd recommend ordering online ahead of time so you don't have to wait when you arrive. read more

Roaming Rooster - Honey butter chicken sandwich - Chicken Shop Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Made a random stop by the request of my 15 yo daughter. Ordered the buffalo chicken sandwich, some wings and two orders of fries. The service was great. The young man taking my order was extremely polite. The time it took to get my order was exceptional and everything was really good. Fresh, flavor and reasonably priced... oh and by the way, if you like the good soft ice they have it here. We'll be back. Forgot to get pictures of the food but will remember next time. read more

My daughter loves the club chicken sandwich. She wanted me to try it. So we ordered it extra spicy and we also ordered the wings at medium spice level. I had to eat the wings first. 3 normal sized wings laid on top a piece of white bread and either 3 or 4 sliced pickles laid next to the bread. The wings were nicely fried and were not greasy. I commented to my daughter that the color was very red which made me think that it may be spicier than a typical medium. Yep, it left my lips tingling. The flavor was concentrated in the coating as chicken meat was plain to me. I admit I don't like to sauce my wings. I did not dip them in the honey mustard. I did like that it was not too salty and the coating was not too thick. It didn't eat the sandwich right away as I was full from the wings. There was a good amount of chicken in the sandwich. The little bit of lettuce had wilted so there's no crunch contrast. I ate half saving another half for another meal. Even though this was extra spicy, I felt less heat from the chicken. Most likely it was tempered by the bread and fixings. I tried the chicken by itself. It was spicier than the wings but not by much. May be because I ate it cold while the wings were still hot. At the end of the day, I'm just not a chicken sandwich person so for me it was okay. Would I order from here again? Yes, I would order the wings at mild. I want to taste flavor not just heat. Plus, This place knows how to fry. The chicken were moist, and not greasy with just enough coating on the chicken. read more

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New chicken place in DC. When I say bomb!!? Fresh and tender I went a 11:50 pm before closing and it was immaculate. They closed at 12am and it wasn't no fuss about my order, I was soo amazed at the freshness and quality of this chicken sandwich. The bun was toasted perfectly, the chicken was crunchy and juicy but not too crunchy. I have braces. It even has cheese on it. I am soo in love. I savored every bite. Safe to say I'm going back today. As soon as they open. It was the time, quality of food, and overall taste that was satisfying. I felt like Keith Lee, 10/10 for me! read more

Forget your diet. This is a solid, mouthwatering chicken sandwich. Milkshakes were good too. I can't remember what mine was called but it was the Honey chicken sandwich or something like that. Delicious no nonsense place the young girl, taking my order was very polite. read more

Way overpriced. I got a honey chicken sandwich, fries, and diet coke and somehow ended up being $17. I thought I was getting a combo meal as the website stated but the store didn't offer that (only individual items). I came in after getting in late from the airport and taking the metro. The website prices do not reflect the prices in the store itself. Actual quality was okay but nothing super special. It'd be worth to try out if it was $10-$12. read more