Roost is one of my favorite chicken places in the city. I normally order the Carolina style sandwich (delicious) but this weekend I opted for Nashville hot tenders with chipotle ranch and Alabama white sauce. The tenders were huge, juicy, and had fantastic seasoning. The service was fast and the server was very nice. I enjoyed a meal on the patio outside as it was the perfect weather for it! read more

Roost Chicken & Biscuits - TENDERS - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place is great! The service is good, the food is tasty, it's affordable, and not something I can get everywhere (good biscuits!). They have cheap drinks and a fun atmosphere. The chicken sandwich is messy on a biscuit, so if that bothers you, go with tenders and a biscuit on the side. Mac & cheese is very good, too. I'm excited to go back! read more

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My second time here and it won't be my last. I tried their monthly sandwich, the Chicken Sandwich with Peri-Peri Cole Slaw, mixed greens with feta cheese, and a Mother Hen (Hefeweizen) draft beer. They have drink specials all day long. It has a patio in front, perfect for nice weather. Plenty of seating inside and out. The staff is ready to please, with fast service. read more

Roost Chicken & Biscuits - Food and beer specials chalk board - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Great place for fried chicken. A spacious indoor area and a nice sized outdoor area. There's a variety of chicken sandwiches and some other chicken options. I got the house style sandwich and it was pretty good and filling. Fries are also tasty but on the greasier side. They have $2 beer and $4 cocktails all day every day which is amazing. read more

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The chicken here is amazing but the service is dismal at best. Ive gone no less than 5 times in the last year and every time (without fail) the time it takes to be served is way too long. Last week my son and I were willing to gamble and tried it again. There were probably about 10-12 people outside and 3 inside other than us. We waited for 10 minutes at the and no one even acknowledged that we were there.None of the people outside had been served and there was only one server. If this is the owners way of saving money, you have no idea how much you're losing in lost customers not to mention the workload that you're putting on the server. Truly unbelievably bad way to run a business. read more

Friends and I stopped here for lunch after shopping at the bookstore next door. In a word: yum! We loved everything: the fried chicken sandwich on a biscuit that I had, the chicken tenders and fries that one friend had and the chicken and waffles ordered by the other (honestly this looked amazing; I'm ordering this the next time I come in). The ambiance was vibrant, from the wall signage that reminded me of the old hand-lettered signs in grocery stores to the pop-art chicken wallpaper in the bathroom. If you enjoy their chicken and biscuits you can get chicken fry mix or biscuit mix as well! Already looking forward to our next trip! read more

Roost Chicken & Biscuits - Chicken biscuit sandwich - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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WOULD RECOMMEND (general). Stopped by here after a long day handling business o the north side. I seen them on social media and ppl were mainly talking about their chicken sandwich. They have 2 locations, but this location didn't seem too bad, had a nice interior and gave a decent vibe. Came in the afternoon so not much wait (if any), they had a kiosk that was convenient for quick ordering. I ordered the House Style Chicken Sandwich (Biscuit; Nashville Hot) and side of their Creamy Mac & Cheese. For the sandwich, I see why it was hyped. It was a pretty good sandwich, the chicken was cooked well and was crispy, the biscuit was soft and flavorful (not hard like some biscuits), and that coleslaw w chipotle ranch in the sandwich was a very good addition (Rating: 8.9/10). Would beware, since the biscuit bun was soft, it did start to disintegrate on me a few bites in. Now for the mac & cheese, i seen the picture and didn't expect much, but it wasn't as bad as I thought. There was no crispy top layer like the ones from Chick-fil-A, but it some flavor and the creamy texture was proficient. Would give a standard 7.5/10 rating for the mac & cheese, they have room for improvement but are on the right track. All in all, was a decent spot that filled me up and had me trying something new. I would recommend if you are around the neighborhood and need a good spot for some quick lunch, they have variety of other options as well (tenders, wings, etc.) read more

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Roost Chicken and Biscuits is really good. I've eaten here 3 times and the item that I enjoy the most is the Gravy and biscuits! I recommend that food item to everyone. I enjoyed the CHICKEN CAESAR WRAP which is made of Chicken Tenders, Caesar Dressing, Romaine Lettuce, Parmesan wrapped into a soft Spinach Wrap. I also had the Nashville Hot on a Sweet Brioche which was also tasty. The cucumber coleslaw has a unique taste. Not good or bad. The sandwich ranges from around 13-16 dollars. And they have more reasonable options on the kid's menu which cost around 10 dollars. This restaurant is definitely a good option to eat at in the village. read more

Roost Chicken & Biscuits - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I've driven by this place so many times and never stopped in because it always looked a little iffy to me, and the reviews seemed pretty hit or miss recently. But I decided to give it a try for takeout today, and I'm really glad I did. The biscuits were fresh and so tasty, and the chicken was pretty much perfect. We ordered two chicken biscuits, and thankfully the sauce came on the side, so nothing was soggy by the time it arrived. I went with the one that has a bit of a kick, and it was great. I also ordered the Nashville hot tenders, and they were amazing. Honestly, they might be some of the best chicken tenders in the area. They were fresh, juicy, and full of flavor. Again, the hot honey sauce was on the side, so everything kept its texture. Compared to other spots within driving distance, it is a little pricey, but the quality backs it up. I didn't interact with the staff since I ordered delivery, so I can't speak to the service. Based on the food alone, I would definitely order again and highly recommend trying their chicken. read more

Delicious! We tried some of their popular menu items this weekend and I could honestly see myself in there 1/2 week for something off that menu. It's the ultimate comfort food! $4 drinks | $2 beers ALL DAY, EVERY DAY 10 piece & fries dirty bird chicken and waffles chocolate chip bread pudding homestyle fried chicken sandwich mac & cheese read more

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Well this is more towards trying Roost Chicken and Biscuits for the 1st time not at their restaurant but a Catered event at 300 S Wacker Ave at my office. They served the Chicken Wings, fries and the biscuits. Their Chicken wings were just meh ok. I DID NOT taste the wow on their chicken Wings? It was too dry and bland and not juicy. The biscuits were the show as they were NOT hard like Popeyes or Church's Texas Fried Chicken. I would go to their restaurant to try their Chicken sandwiches since I got this for free in Roscoe Village since that is close to where I live versus going to downtown. Service for Katie was okay as for ambience I really can't really say much since they were having a catered at our office not at the restaurant read more

Roost Chicken & Biscuits - Biscuit were delicious soft and hot - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This is the only place in Chicago my partner and I have eaten at for under 45 bucks (including tax and tip). After craving chicken tenders for several days, I was so happy to have landed here. I had the 3 piece chicken tender meal with fries and ranch (I am the pickiest ranch person and I was VERY pleased) My partner ordered the chicken sandwich on a brioche bun with coleslaw and was really impressed with its packed flavor and portion size. He had Texas toast on the side which was equally delicious. The best part of Roost - $2 beers and $4 cocktails! Although, the cocktails are just two ingredient mixed drinks, and I wasn't a huge fan of the gin that was in mine. Next time, I'll go for the beer deal instead. I only give it 4 stars because of how long it took for a server to get to us. Our waiter (who I'm pretty sure was actually the host but got promoted to wait on the outside tables) was very kind and funny. I will 100% be back. read more

Was starving after thrifting in Roscoe and stopped by. Best decision ever. Cute interior, service was moderately fast. Got the House-Style Fried Chicken Sandwich and fries and they were surprisingly filling and reasonably priced. I did not realize how good chicken and biscuit is. Would 100% come back. read more

Roost Chicken & Biscuits - Fries - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Ordered takeout. The chicken Caesar wrap lives up to the hype! We ordered both the spicy and regular wraps. read more

Roost Chicken & Biscuits - CHICKEN CAESAR WRAP - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Food is delicious! Those biscuits stand up to biscuits Ive had in the south. Excellent cheap drinks, I almost want to gate keep!

I placed my order online and it appears everyone else does the same. My food was ready for pickup before the promised time and I noticed the restaurant was completely empty, but a lot of DoorDash people waiting for orders to be ready. I did not have any issues with the staff either. I ordered their Panama City Style, Carolina Style, and a Build your Own. Mine was the Carolina Style which came with pimento cheese and I ordered mine with Nashville hot. Roost in my opinion is somewhat underrated. No body talks about them. But this Nashville hot Carolina style sandwich with pimento cheese was straight fire. The chicken breast was big and fried perfectly, the cheese complemented the spiciness from the chicken perfectly. The biscuit was good. Only problem was that since it's such a wet sandwich, the bottom of the sandwich fell apart. There was absolutely no way to eat this like a traditional sandwich. Had to pull out the knife and fork. My wife chose to build her own. With a spicy chicken, cucumber coleslaw and hot honey. My son chose their Panama city style with Nashville hot. The Panama City came with American cheese, pickles and chili like mayo. Both were good, but mine was definitely my favorite. The rest of the family loved it as well and they're all excited to order from here again soon. Will definitely be back. read more

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Sandwich was quite good! With the biscuit and dump truck amount honey, definitely a knife and fork situation but worth it. Mac & Cheese very solid as well. Slower crowd mid Sunday-afternoon but incredibly loud... acoustics are mad off in there. Had to put some headphones on to drown out the music + some loud inebriated patrons. The awesome staff slid me a complimentary biscuit with my meal, so that made up for it. read more

Roost Chicken & Biscuits - CAROLINA STYLE - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Best hot chicken in the game and it ain't close. I've dubbed my Big 3 as Roost, Fry the Coop, and Dave's hot. Roost understands that making very quality food is important in the service industry. I've never had a bad meal here and neither have the dozens that I've recommended it to. The chicken is exceptional. It truly doesn't get better anywhere else. Big roost guy here. read more

Always great when a spot has a vegetarian option. The faux fowl is amazing! We brought our dog and sat outside and enjoyed some cocktails as well. Great deal. read more

We have ordered delivery from them since they were on Irving, but they make mistakes so frequently we might as well not. From delivering to the wrong address to omitting items ordered and paid for, they just don't seem like they care. Food is just fine, nothing special but better than Popeyes. read more

I reallllly wanted to love it after hearing all of the hype. We stopped by for lunch while walking around the area. When we walked in they told us to just sit anywhere we wanted and they brought over menus for us. I decided to have a sweet tea. It was quite a bit watered down so it just tasted like watered down ice tea which was fine because it was hot outside so I just needed a cold drink. I ordered the Carolina style chicken sandwich with came with pimento cheese on a brioche bun. I wasn't sure what to expect but it was recommended so I said sure let's try it. The sandwich was okay. The chicken was nice and juicy but the pimento part of it was overpowering and was actually more than the chicken that was in the sandwich when you spread it so it wasn't an ice cream scoop on top. I ordered a side of the coleslaw which was great and added it to the sandwich and it made a worlds difference. We also ordered the peach cobbler to try and read great review about it. But ours was not what I expected at all, it was a big burnt, from the top you wouldn't even know it was peach cobbler because it smelled like cornbread. But when you picked it up it has like 4 slices of peaches in there. Didn't really taste like cobbler, maybe we just got it on an off day? All in all we had a decent experience but it just wasn't quite what we had thought we'd experience based on the recommendations we heard from those who've frequent the restaurant but at their other location. read more

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I was really disappointed in this place. I think it may be the same sandwich and high quality chicken sandwiches have just been more accessible since I last ate here in 2019. The sandwich is just fine. It NEEDS sauce which is saying something about the quality of chicken. Also there used to be a meal deal where you could get 2 sides and a sandwich for like $15 or so and now a sandwich alone costs the same. I also got the chocolate chip bread pudding... which was just bad. It used to be like a square of it and it was melty and warm and gooey and oozing. What I got was in its own tin and was dry, sad, and bland. It pains me to say this but I would not go back here. This used to be my fav chicken sandwhich in the city but now no longer read more

Honestly the service was the best part of my experience. The food did take forever time come out, and they added pickles after I asked for no pickles, but they quickly remade my sandwich so I wasn't that torn up about it. I got the nashville hot sandwich on a biscuit and honestly I wish I got it on a bun because the biscuit fell apart so easily and it made it very hard to eat. The chicken itself was pretty thin and overly bready but the Nashville flavor was actually spicy! The fries were pretty good too. I also had the chance to try the chocolate bread, and even though I'm not a huge chocolate fan, it was still pretty good. Overall, I would give this spot another chance, maybe order something different. I think my biggest concern is what was being played on the TVs. The TV that was facing me was playing some prank channel with people getting harmed and bloodied and honestly it was making me feel kinda nauseous having to watch people be harmed over and over again. i know I could have asked them to change the channel, but why would something like that be played in a restaurant in the first place? read more

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This review is mostly about the service, although most of the food left something to be desired. My first time at Roost, and it was pretty straightforward: we pre-ordered dinner on the website, and then drove to pick it up. I've never tried Roost before, but I've heard great things! Came in on Saturday around 6:30pm, and wasn't sure if there was a host stand to check-in at (didn't see anything?) or if I needed to get the food from the bar, so I just stood there quietly waiting. There was one woman standing behind the bar, and there was no one else standing waiting for food. This woman was doing everything to avoid greeting me or even looking in my direction... and I wasn't going to nudge or bother her and ask for my food. So I just waited. Eventually another, younger dark-haired woman comes behind the bar, they exchange some words and the first, middle-aged woman loudly exclaims "I'm not helping her!!". .... I was like.... what? I can feel the awkwardness from the second lady as she asks if I've been helped... I quietly say no. I give her my name and she tells me it's still going to be a couple minutes. Totally fine! However the entire time I continue waiting.. that first woman is huffing and puffing, rolling her eyes... visibly annoyed. She's being rude to the other woman, and clearly not in the mood to be around customers. That's fine.. we all have bad days but maybe don't stand in the front then? At one point I'm not sure if she's upset at me (I don't know her?), but all this drama just to pick up my food... I actually wanted to crawl out of my skin. I end up getting my food from the second woman about 10 mins later, I tell her thank you and try to run out of there as quickly as possible. All while getting stared down by this first lady. It was one of the most awkward interactions at a restaurant I've had in a long time. She seemed like maybe she has worked there a while (maybe a manager?) which is why she felt comfortable being so rude? The food itself- I really wish was better. The chicken tacos were OUTSTANDING- seriously so good. But I got a build your own chicken sandwich with pimento, coleslaw, and hot honey.. and it was just a mess. The toppings were falling out everywhere and there was waaay too much of it. The soggy bun literally fell apart the first bite. I had to scape off all of the toppings and the bun, and just eat the sandwich plain with the one bun that wasn't drenched from the disarray of toppings. The fries were good, seemed fresh... but even the mac & cheese was so dry, and unfortunately had no flavor. Not sure if it's worth it to stop in again. read more

Best fries I ever had in my entire life. The chicken sandwich was good too. Nashville Hot is really spicy and good, but the fries were the star of the show for me, crispy, crunchy, salty. I could eat them every day. read more

Roost Chicken & Biscuits - FRENCH FRIES - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is good, but I'm not buying that this is the best in the city one bit. Don't get me wrong - the fried chicken is flavorful and the spice is there without it being overwhelming, but everything else... eh. I was most impressed with the biscuit though, as I typically don't like biscuits, but these weren't dry and they didn't fall apart. The most disappointing was the macaroni and cheese, which came out lukewarm and less flavorful than your standard macaroni and cheese dinner box that you can get at your local supermarket. My server was very nice though, and the restaurant itself was kept up. read more

Roost Chicken & Biscuits - HOUSE STYLE and CREAMY MAC & CHEESE - sizeable amounts, standard taste - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Super delicious food however the service here was disappointing. When I first entered this restaurant the girls at the counter were distracted and didn't seem like they were excited about being there or helping customers. I had plenty of time to go over the menu thoroughly and had a craving for chicken and waffles so I ordered that and the staff promptly took the menu away from me. Instead my server bringing out my meal a super friendly chef presented me with a huge waffle a generous portion of battered and fried chicken tenders and two scoops of maple butter. I asked her a suggestion for a light side that could accompany the chicken and she suggested the coleslaw which was chopped up cabbage and cucumbers. The slaw was extremely good but there wasn't much of it. As for the chicken and waffles it was good but too sugary for my taste. It was super hard to get the attention of my server however and twice I waved over at the girls at the front counter just so I could get my bill but they were deep kn conversation and barely noticed my hand. Finally my server came to ask what I needed then disappeared in the kitchen for another ten minutes before giving me a box to go and a receipt. I'm sitting at my table and ready to leave but another guest came to her and they were obviously good friends so they were yacking some more and no one took my credit card so I could simply pay and leave. Would I eat here again? Probably not based on the super slow and unenthusiastic service. The food was good and I'd label this place more as upscale fast food with plenty of comfort food sides like homemade biscuits and macaroni and cheese. I didn't appreciate the lack of service so maybe I'd try their other location out of curiosity but upper management here should probably train the servers better. The staff looked burnt out and irritated and I'm super low maintenance so If I wasn't thrilled with the service maybe that's an issue here that needs to be addressed. For the amount of money I paid i did enjoy the food--- the service Not so much. I'm leaving 4 stars for the chef read more

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Cute joint. Nice people. Mediocre (at best) food. The chicken, itself is fine. The bun it was on was so soggy I had to scrape it off. The buttermilk biscuit was a sponge. The amount of mayonnaise-heavy Cole slaw you get for $3.50 is a joke. The Mac and cheese was more oily than cheesy and had obviously been packaged long ago and microwaved. Chic-fil-A is better. read more

I mosied in Roost on the strength of a TikTok I saw the other day. I got a house style on a biscuit and one on the brioche to go, with the idea of cutting them in half and saving the rest. First: no way I can finish a whole sandwich. They're a meal and then some. Second: the chicken was crisp and delicious. And I love the prep with the slaw and pickles. Just tremendous. And I really have no preference between biscuit and brioche: they're equally delicious in their own ways. There's no way I would go to ChicFilet which is down the road from Roost, when this is an option. I'll surely be back and next time I'll have some of those nicely priced beverages at the bar. read more

Our Red Hat Ladies chapter Celebrated first annual Juneteenth celebration in 2023. Everyone enjoyed the food and drinks and all the cute little chicken decorations. Will be returning Juneteenth 2024. read more

Roost Chicken & Biscuits - The Red Hat Ladies celebrated Juneteenth 2023. We'll be back 2024 - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Had lunch here on Friday. Decent chicken. Gotta biscuit, 2 pieces of chicken, Mac & cheese + Half sweet tea/ half lemonade. Ordered the chicken mild. Filling food. Couldn't finish the macaroni & cheese. Curious the cheese blend they use. Thought it could have benefitted from a sharper cheese. Biscuit had the right amount of fluff + heft. read more

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What up delightful surprise this restaurant was! We tried the chicken tenders and waffles, and my mouth said Wooowow! You know how when you have a truly delicious meal and it stays with you in your memory? That's the chicken and waffles I had. read more

Great food! Great service! They had Schlitz on tap and it was GOOD. The service was great also. read more

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Food is always amazing. Food typically comes out quickly. Service is decent and the atmosphere is comfortable and welcoming.

This place was excellent. Walked in and was immediately seated. Ordered a chicken sandwich with chocolate chip bread pudding and fries. The sandwich was Nashville Hot Chicken Carolina Style (jalapeño pimento cheese and hot honey) on a biscuit. It was amazing. Great fries and bread pudding to go with it. I also ordered a beer. The beer and food all came to the table in less than 5 minutes. The hot honey on the chicken sandwich was amazing and the hot honey that spilled off the sandwich and onto the fries was also great. Loved this meal. Also liked that the restaurant was family friendly and had a little play area for kids. Great place. Can't wait to go back and try the boozy shakes. read more

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Mmm yes! Great chicken sandwiches, tenders, tacos, etc. loved the mac and cheese and the fries as well. Finished with the chocolate bread pudding and that was incredible. Server was attentive and quick. Definitely a family restaurant and safe space for kids. They have a play area inside not far from the tables, perfect for young families. Would highly recommend and will definitely go back! read more

Juicy and well seasoned. It's officially replaced the other trendy two options as my go to fried chicken delivery in the area.

Really solid chicken place. The chicken was moist and well seasoned. The portions were large (3 large tenders and lots of fries). The mac and cheese was good but not the star of the show. The hot honey was excellent -- definitely recommend the hot honey. The only reason Id give it 4 instead of 5 stars is the prices. They really nickel-and-dime you for everything. Sauces are a dollar extra and the sides have up charges. The base price is already pretty high for fried chicken. Overall, it was really good! read more

Roost Chicken & Biscuits - JUMBO CHICKEN TENDER MEAL - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Good stuff! I ordered the breakfast sandwich in a biscuit. Would recommend and will return.

One of the best chicken sandwich places in the city. Great portions for the price! Love the Mac & Cheese and scratch Biscuits. Definitely my favorite hideaway & always find myself coming back! read more

Roost Chicken & Biscuits - Creamy Mac and Cheese, Southern Style Sweet Tea, Peach Cobbler, Buttermilk Biscuit, Brussels - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois