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Rooster Shack

4.7 (55 reviews)
Closed • 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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ROOSTER BASKET & breakfast burrito
Victoria G.

Probably my new favorite breakfast spot in the Cartersville/ Emerson / Acworth Area. If you have friends or family visiting out of town - take them to this hidden gem. The outside does not match how clean, kind, and welcoming this place is on the inside. A wonderful representation of what Cartersville is all about - Soul & Southern Hospitality at its finest. Sometimes it not about how fancy or expensive a place is but the true quality and soul. We will be visiting this place again soon- Thank you to the Rooster Shack team- yall delivered and we are thankful, cheers.

STEAK BISCUIT /GRAVY & scrambled with cheese
Tammy J.C. D.

Great service & great food! Place is warm & welcoming, like grandma's kitchen. Food was so fresh & just downright delicious. I don't think I can ever eat chicken fried steak from a place like IHOP ever again.

CHICKEN BISCUIT with rounds. He already ate a few rounds.
Allen H.

Visiting town and went here for the first time. We will definitely be back. A few blocks away from the main square but worth the trip. Cozy, clean, friendly family establishment. Quick to seat and clean. Three of us this trip and I ordered the Rooster plate which consisted of an open biscuit with two sausage patties, two eggs and smothered in white gravy with Rooster rounds (hashbrowns). I got my rounds on the side. Wife got the pancake breakfast with 3 pancakes, 2 eggs, bacon and rounds. My son ordered the chicken biscuit with rounds. My rooster plate had great flavor. A very nice mix of items. The wife's pancake breakfast was delicious. Thin and light pancakes. Eggs cooked perfectly too. My son's chicken biscuit was very good as well. Flaky and tasty. Overall a great little joint for breakfast. Highly recommend if you're in the area.

Chicken Biscuit with Egg, cheese and Rooster Chips.
James E.

Rooster Shack doesn't look like much from the outside, but when you walk in, you've got two dining room options that are very clean. I noticed a health score of 98. We were seated quickly and got our drinks quickly. The service was fast and courteous. I ordered the chicken biscuit with cheese and egg, and it was great. Chicken was perfectly fried and the biscuit was among the best I've had. Loved the place. They have tap-to-pay, making check-out very quick. We rode our e-bikes here from the Winding Waters RV Resort, and it was very easy to get here on mostly back roads.

Empty plates of mine and my daughter and she is a very picky eater and for her to clear her plate as well says a lot about the food here!

Food and service is always on point here. The Young adults that run the day to today here are also awesome people. Thanks you so much for being a part of Cartersville! I would recommend this place to everyone local and visiting.

Lunch menu - burgers and such
Brian G.

The food here is amazing. Such a friendly family that runs this little diner. If you were familiar with the old Whistle Stop that was in Cartersville, the Rooster Shack is in the old location. All of the food I have had here is absolutely delicious. They are open 7-2 each day except Sunday when it is 8-2. Great addition to the breakfast and lunch scene in Cartersville. Best grits I have eaten in my life!!!! I love grits and these are the bomb!!

GRAVY BISCUIT, ROOSTER CHIPS, PANCAKE PLATTER, COFFEE.

The staff was super friendly and helpful. Food hit the spot. Definitely try this restaurant family-owned restaurant if you're in the area Very calm and cozy breakfast after a morning mountain hike

Two handsome guys with their meals.
Tony L.

Today my Son and myself went to the Rooster Shack for the 1st time and I have to say that we were very impressed with the size of our burgers. I got the Charm burger with cole slaw and he got the same with just chili and cheese. The burgers were cooked to perfection and were very tasty, Cooked on Texas toast was a delightful twist. The fries were a little undercooked is the reason for the 4 star and Im sure they would have made it better but I hate to ask once it's served. The place is basically a burger place but I understand their breakfast is fantastic so I will have to try them out for that! Do yourself a flavor and try this hidden gem a try. I think you will be happy you did!

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Delicious biscuits and friendly service. We stop there not for ambiance but good food in a hurry

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Great local restaurant for breakfast or lunch Recommend it highly to anyone looking for a good meal

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Fantastic little hole in the wall place. Clean, good service, affordable. All the things.

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Food and service was great! It was our first time here We will definitely be back to try the lunch menu!

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Service and food were delicious! We were in town for a volleyball tournament and everyone was so polite to us.

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