This review was really more for those who are ordering takeout. While I've had some good experiences here when I'm dining in, my experiences when I'm taking food back not so good. They put the food in Styrofoam packaging and the problem with is that the heat from inside the package has no way to escape, and therefore the resulting steam inside makes the chicken soggy and you lose the expected crispness. The other issue I have with roosters is that the last couple times I've ordered to go is that they never seem to get the order right. For example, I today ordered a two- piece chicken and asked for one breast and one thigh. I got one breast but one leg. Also, I've mentioned before there are no napkins no utensils so if you're staying in hotel, you have to borrow some from the front desk or figure out how you can eat this food with your fingers. My recommendation is eat there and don't take the food back to your hotel or home; or, open up your containers so that the heat can escape a little bit and not steam the food within the package. read more

I'm from CA and have a lot of chicken sandwiches. Nashville hot here was best I've ever had. New* best chicken sandwich ever. Mac and cheese was great too. Owner was awesome too. Great spot read more

Best chicken in Bozeman, but not the best I've had in Montana. If it weren't for the chicken being so fantastic I'd have left 3 stars. Took twice as long to get my order as it was supposed to (50 minutes total). The staff was apologetic and polite about it. After I got my food I wished I had just gotten chicken. The fries weren't that great, and the Mac and cheese tasted unseasoned. I'll give the collard greens a chance next time. Alabama white sauce and Carolina gold were delicious, the Nashville hot was surprisingly authentic. Overall, a cozy little spot to hang out and get some fried chicken. read more

Some questionable service and delayed/cold food put a bit of a stinker on the situation. Portion sizes seemed inconsistent. But there were really bright spots here. The dark meat, mac, and mashed, were all standouts and clearly why this place has a following. read more

My experience here was a 10/10, the wonderful young man Micah was a delight to have serve me when I went. If you want good quality chicken, then you should definitely stop by here! read more

Roost was recommended and thought we'd give it a try rather than the various chains located close by. First impression is that the space is small. We visited during the first snow storm of the year and could tell there was a pretty large sized patio but in the winter, space is limited. Parking lot is also very small and shared with another spot across the lot. Upon entering the menu is printed large and in the wall so easy to decide while waiting in line. There is one register and a pretty steady flow of traffic. After we placed our order we grabbed a table and waited about 15 min for our freshly made fritters, popcorn chicken bowl and chicken and waffles. Fritters we're good but the sauce, sweet heat, was recommended as a 5/10 spiciness and I would say was more like an 8! We quickly opted out of using the sauce. Unfortunately they needed "something" so wouldn't get them again. The popper bowl was not a bowl at all but rather just popcorn chicken on top of a pretty sparse plate of fries. We went with Carolina gold sauce and it was a delicious sauce. Overall a solid choice but not a bowl and not a lot of food for $10. Chicken and waffles were a highlight. Both were cooked perfectly and the pecan butter and maple syrup were great finishing touches. It is a pretty good size too and big enough to share with someone if you add a side or a starter. Overall, this spot wasn't a slam dunk but still pretty solid choice. I'd visit again but maybe when weather was nicer to guarantee more seating or just get it to go. read more

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Whenever we travel somewhere, if there is a DDD location near by, we are sure to check em out. This was the case with Roost Fried Chicken. We ordered a bucket of chicken with sides of fries, coleslaw and a biscuit. We also ordered a few of their sauces. The fries and slaw were just alright. Usually I am a big fan of most french fries however these were just ok. The no questioned star of the show was that fried chicken. Easily some of the best fried chicken that we have ever had! The chicken was crispy. Each piece was juicy including the white meat. I would not be surprised if they brine their chicken. What made it even better was how flavorful that chicken was. The chicken was seasoned perfectly. This was not just fried chicken, it was well seasoned and juicy fried chicken. Tasted like garlic and paprika and maybe some onion. Really some excellent fried chicken. If we have the opportunity to go back, we would skip the sides and just order chicken and their fresh squeezed lemonade. We ordered a couple glasses of that lemonade and it was as good as I have had at any State Fair. Really refreshing. Excellent fried chicken and fresh squeezed lemonade, doesn't get any better than that. read more

Roost Fried Chicken - Excellent chicken. Biscuit was ok and the sauces were decent - Southern Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

Ive tried to contact the store multiple times and I never receive an answer, I can't leave a message because the mail box is full. This is the 3rd time now i've ordered pick up from this place and told all items were in the bag and I was missing multiple. I have tried to like this place but it seems everytime they're in a rush. I'd recommend you open your bags before you leave especially when you're paying for them read more

The food here is fabulous! We split the fried chicken salad which was huge! The chicken was really amazing. It was juicy and not dry. And we split a side of fries which came out hot. If you like tart, try the fresh home made lemonade. And the biscuits are yummy too! The staff was super friendly and answered all our questions. They have an indoor and cute outdoor sitting area. Of course the view of the mountains are a plus! I hope to come again! read more

Roost Fried Chicken - Indoor and outdoor seating. - Southern Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

Did it meet the hype that DDD inspired? No, was it a solid chicken sandwich, yes. We got some sides to share and the fried deviled eggs are interesting! I am not sure I liked them but there is nothing wrong with them! I think the warm on something my brain says should be cold threw me off! I got the Sweet Heat and it was just that! A perfect blend of sweet and a great kick. We all enjoyed the sandwiches, chicken could be a little more moist, but it was good. The price is a little much and added up quickly when we wanted to get a lemonade which was a lot and we added the fried okra and eggs. Overall if you are wanting a solid fried chicken sand it is good. Really nice patio and perfect weather for it! Food came out quick. read more

Roost Fried Chicken - Fried Deviled Eggs - Southern Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

The seasoning on the chicken was good, just a little salty. It was lightly coated and over done. The service was friendly and it's a cute spot with indoor and outdoor seating as well as parking . read more

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What can I say about Roost? The chicken is some of the best in town. I particularly love their Carolina Bqq sauce you can get with it. I'm also a huge fan of their salads! The service is always quick for how busy it can get and everyone is usually very friendly. Ambiance is fun, it can get a little hot inside during the summer months but all around a great place to grab lunch! read more

Roost Fried Chicken - Southern Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

Best chicken I've ever had. Passed the tenderism test. And that's a lot coming from me I'm a chicken connoisseur.

I've finally returned to Bozeman, and The Roost was high on my list. After living in Portland for a couple of years, I wondered if maybe I'd think the chicken wasn't as good as I remembered. But I'm here to tell you--this is still the best fried chicken I've had on the west coast. Better than anything in Portland, anything in Bozeman. Perfectly juicy and crispy and tasty chicken. Fries are great, coleslaw is great, and biscuits are PHENOMENAL. Service always quick and friendly, and the back patio has that Southern charm. If you're two women of average size, I recommend ordering the 1/2 bucket and adding an extra biscuit (+ ordering the comeback sauce). It's also a pretty good deal for two people to split. Glad to see that The Roost is as good as ever! read more

Roost Fried Chicken - Front entrance - Southern Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

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I saw Roost Fried Chicken featured on DDD years ago and I bookmarked this place just in case I was in the Bozeman area someway somehow. Years later it finally paid off! I came here at around 7pm on a Sunday and there was a long line during dinner time so be prepared to wait a bit. The people at the registers actually took a couple of 5-10 minute breaks to let the kitchen catch up on orders. After ordering your food at the counter they give you a number and will bring the food to you. On DDD I saw the Alabama sandwich ($11) featured so that's what I got. Because I wanted to try the fried chicken since that's what they're known for, I also ordered the 2 piece breast + thigh with Nashville hot spice ($12). The pulled pork in the Alabama sandwich was okay. It was a bit dry but the white sauce helped with that. The fried chicken on the other hand was fantastic! Even the breast was tender and soft with crispy skin on the outside. I could totally eat that chicken all day and the spice from the Nashville hot was perfect. For my sides I got the mac n cheese and cole slaw and both were solid too. I liked this place so much I came back again a couple days later and got their Nashville hot chicken sandwich ($11.50) which was also solid. The fried chicken is so good that you cannot go wrong with it in any form. When you're here and in doubt, get the chicken because you will not regret it! Guy Fieri, you did it again. read more

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Solid fried chicken sandwich and mac & cheese. Fried pickles were sliced and had a perfect pickle-to-breading ratio, but a bit too much seasoning sprinkled on top. Next time, I'd get without the seasoning. Sauce served with pickles had just the right amount of zing. Service was great and building has an eclectic vibe with indoor and outdoor seating. read more

Guy Fieri has never led me astray when it comes to restaurants. From the moment we walked in the door, we knew this was going to be great. Everyone there was in such a good mood; both customers and staff. Our tabled ordered a variety of meals and sides, chicken tenders, chicken wings, and the chicken sandwich, with fried okra, cheesy grits, fries, and Mac&cheese. Everything exceeded our expectations- with a special shout out to the Come Back Sauce! You can't beat sitting on that fantastic patio enjoying a cold beer and fried chicken. read more

Roost Fried Chicken - Southern Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

I should not have ignored the "Do not enter" sign I had high hopes for this place but everything was bland, bland, and well quite bland. The fried chicken was bland and and just didn't seem to have any kind of flavor. The Mac and cheese could have been from a box, how could they think this is great. I wanted the biscuits to be the winner but they let me down too. I tried to redeem them with the honey pecan butter but it was bland as well. The kids menu chicken nuggets were small and bland too. They serve a comeback sauce that is a rip off of Raising Canes sauce which made me think, just skip this place and go to Raising Canes! read more

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The sweet hot sandwich was perfect - juicy, delicious sauce, cole slaw just right amount. Service was quick and friendly. Would definitely eat here again! read more

I've been there before, I remember it being a lot better then. By the time I got home it seemed to accumulate grease on the side lying down. When I considered the quality and add in the skyrocketed price I know it's a terrible value. However, I would go back, only if someone else was buying. read more

First of all I don't understand the hype about this place. The food is good but not great. My order took over 40 minutes (two pieces of chicken, biscuit, and okra). My order was wrong when I got it but I took it anyway. I noticed all the other people waiting were as frustrated as I was by their comments. Hopefully, for this restaurant sake this was just a "bad day." read more

Restaurant's own Website said open til 8...got there around 7:20 and shut down not a soul in sight. Food might be ok but can't say for sure read more

Food was good. The chicken is crispy and the sauces are delicious. I really like the slaw. Service took it down a star. I was eating outside and my food came- I asked if I could have a fork- the waitress told me where to find the forks inside. If they are delivering food for outside service- include tableware. read more

Food is fantastic. Get the 8 piece meal with sides for a group of 4 and it's a really solid deal

Oh my gosh! I wish Honolulu had a Roost Fried Chicken. I love, really love fried chicken - it is my one vice and of course when I saw this place in the top 10 list of places to try in Bozeman, everything else shifted down in priority. I was going to get their snack which comes with 2 pieces and a side + biscuit for $12 but there were other sides and salads I wanted to try too so I talked my 3 friends into sharing a 1/2 bucket so we could try 2 sides, still get 2 pieces of chicken each and added their special salad - we got a whopping serving of the best fried chicken I have ever tasted and the mac n' cheese was phenomenal, And it turned out to be $9 per person ! More food for less $$, what a deal! All the food was so good I was contemplating on ordering a takeout snack pack to eat on my flight home but it was near closing and my friends were in a rush to get back on the road - I am still regretting it today as I reminisce about the fried chicken and wonder when I should return to Bozeman MT again ... sigh read more

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The food was ok, nothing special this time around. I have eaten here every once and a while for the past few years. One thing that's clear, is the sliding quality and portions. The chicken sandwich fillet keeps getting smaller. The quality meat is there, just not the portions. The sandwich was more breading than meat. The fries were meh. The lemonade was nothing special. Pretty standard. The chicken wings were quality meat, but the sauce was weak. How can you have a chicken spot and not have a solid Buffalo sauce? I feel at this point The Roost is over hyped. The cherry on top was the lady behind the counter who kept dropping f bombs loudly. read more

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I'd give this a 3.5 out 5. It wasn't bad, but nothing was amazing. The chicken is good and so was the okra. Chicken strips and the biscuits were both dry. All in all it wasn't good enough that we would come back for more, but it filled us for the night. read more

Presheate what you are doing here! Sandwiches are on point and the fried chicken is tender and juicy.

I only give this place a 4/5 because my waffle was a tad under done...I hate not giving the Roost a 5/5 because it's always been a 5. However, this one time this happened. It's never been like it before, so take this review with a grain of salt. Overall, the chicken is amazing. Some of the best chicken I've had really anywhere. I love the patio area too which is a great place to spend lunch time! Go to the roost!! You'll love it! I personally always get the chicken and waffles. read more

Roost Fried Chicken - Southern Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

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Roost has pretty good fried chicken sandwiches. Their hot sandwiches are actually pretty mild. Don't be afraid of the "heat." I didn't love the fried pickles as the batter is a little too sweet. The fried okra is a pretty good choice. Good spot for a quick grab and go lunch. read more

The service was phenomenal and so friendly and the food is like no other. It is a must try.

Great food, but always a very long wait and usually something wrong. We ordered online to go on Sunday, February 5th. I ordered and paid for extra sauce but they forgot it. We scheduled the order a couple hours early and got a text that it was ready 10 minutes early, only to wait in a long line for it to get cold. The pick up process could be improved, as there were 3-4 other parties waiting in the main line to pick up their to-go orders. They finally split the line after realizing the amount of people there for to-go orders which helped. My food tasted great, but they just need to speed things up and check that everything is in to go orders (ex: sauce, napkins, utensils, etc). read more

Roost Fried Chicken - Fried Chicken Salad - Southern Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

It's fried chicken y'all! Friendly staff. Great local place. read more

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Yum! The Nashville hot chicken sandwich is delicious! Just the right amount of spice without being too hot. Collard greens are tender and good and love the fried okra! We came into Bozeman 2 days in a row and just had to stop both times for lunch. read more

OMG so good. 5 wing Nashville style is just plain delicious though not super hot by default. Collard greens totally awesome. Loaded grits runnier than I like but pretty tasty. read more

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I think the fries in the past used to be better. I also thought that the restaurant looked sadder than it used to. Overall I think that the roost should try to make some alternative changes to try to stay more current and keep what is good, good. The sandwich was good but the coleslaw is now more spicy than it used to be. Along with that the Mac and cheese could use work to be less runny. Besides that I think that it had potential and I hope to see it be better. read more

Food! Top 2 fried chicken i have ever eaten, hands down! The staff are chill and efficient. The owner is usually around checking to see how things are going. Simple and delicious. read more

Great spot for chicken in Bozeman. Grandson recommended and it was fantastic. Lots of people getting takeout. We ate there. Seating is limited and mostly outside which was lovely in May. Everyone loved their selection - wings, chicken strips, and just pieces of chicken. Sides were mostly fries and all came with homemade biscuit/bun. Definitely a must go if you love chicken dinner read more

While I wish there were a few "lighter" side options available, you come here for the chicken and that is always excellent. We recently tried the chicken tenders and I'm not sure I'll get anything else ever again. They were perfection! Biscuits are fantastic, too. read more

Long lines so that tells you folks like it. Had the chicken salad on a hot summer day. Just when I thought they lost my order it showed up. Well worth the wait. Seems it was made to order just like all the people in line in front of me. Try it but be patient read more