This food was absolutely amazing! We were greeted by Corey and he took our order! It was my first visit and he explained the menu to us! We took a seat and our food was brought to our table nice and hot! The chicken was seasoned to perfection and the banana pudding was delicious! We will be back! Also to note... the restaurant is bright and inviting and SPOTLESS! Super clean everywhere! read more

Roots Chicken Shak - Counter - Southern Near Me - Addison, Texas

If there's something Dallas needs more of, it's more chicken joints. Luckily, this one is pretty good. Ordered the wings combo- they're made to order so expect to wait 10 minutes. I ordered take out and even by the time I got them home, they were still hot and crispy. The wings were juicy and tender, no dry wings here. The fries were slightly soggy, but I'm willing to bet they'd be crispy if inhaled immediately vs sitting in a box for 10-15 min. The seasoning on the fries was a nice touch. I'll have to come back and try the chicken tenders and maybe some other sides, but so far so good! read more

Had always wanted to try roots the original restaurant But never wanted to pay for the high class dine in experience This shop was exactly what I was looking for. The duck fat fried chicken is killer. The duck fat truly makes a difference. Never had this good of chicken on a sandwich. The service was exceptional as well, the business owner took my order, remembered my name and was friendly. read more

Roots Chicken Shak - Chicken sandwich - Southern Near Me - Addison, Texas

Roots Chicken Shak is a spinoff of Roots Southern Table. This fast casual restaurants takes the most popular menu item from Root's Southern Table, Duck Fat Fried Chicken, and makes it accessible to the masses. When you simplify the menu and focus on what works best, you end up with delicious fried chicken. My Overall Rating - 5 Stars (Atmosphere, Service, Food, Return) Atmosphere - Located in Addison, Root's Chicken Shak is very accessible. There are tons of parking spaces on the outside, and the inside is very welcoming. There's a kiosk you can use, or order from the helpful staff. It's simple, clean, and small touches like flowers on each table make it very welcoming. 1 Star. Service - The staff was awesome. They were very engaging, helpful, and stopped by our table to ask how we were doing. They truly care about the quality of the food and will make sure you have a great experience. 1 Star. Food - Full Disclosure - my visit to Roots Chicken Shak was on Good Friday, so I could not eat meat (Lent). This turned out to be a good thing, because I ordered the Fried Catfish sandwich. When it came out (9 minutes cooked to order), the catfish was piping hot and HUGE. An entire filet stretched across my bun between fresh greens, tartar sauce, tomatoes, and pickles. Be warned, the food is prepared fresh, so you'll want the fried catfish filet to cool down before you take a bite. But when I took a bite, the cornmeal added crunch to the soft, hot catfish which was cooled by the tartar sauce and tomatoes. Best. Fried. Catfish. Ever. Bonus, the red beans and rice and banana pudding were also delicious. 2 Stars. Will I Return? - Yes Yes Yes. Roots Chicken Shak is known for their Duck Fat Fried Chicken, so of course I'll be back to try it once the Lenten season is over. Can't wait to come back and order more banana pudding too. 1 Star. read more

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Ambiance 4.5 STARS It's cute, cozy and clean. It's small, but it's a cheerful, happy feeling and bright space. Service 4.5 STARS The staff were friendly and polite. Everyone was really pleasant. The owner is passionate in having a franchise with chef Tiffany Derry. Just let folks know you have real packets of HOT SAUCE! Justin and Corey are GREAT! Food mixed feelings. Fish Sandwich is 5 STARS The fish is well seasoned. The sweet potato bun is nicely paired. The bun is soft and compliments the flavor and taste of the fish. It's yummy on the tummy. My FAVORITE! Fries 5 STARS The fries were served hot. They were delicious and I enjoyed them. Chicken Wings 3 STARS The wings were fried nicely and came out hot. The wings were the perfect size. I dislike big steroid chicken wings. The seasoning was lacking for me though. Something was missing, but the hot sauce helped. Overall a great visit and I love supporting small businesses. I highly recommend visiting. I will be going back soon for the fish! I plan on trying a chicken sandwich too or some other sides. I left feeling, happy satisfied and FULL! read more

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It's been a few weeks since I ate here and I'm still thinking about it. We stopped in since we saw some good reviews and I wail say, the Yelp community did not lead us astray. Cory (the owner) was awesome - he had recommendations and gave us some of the back story of the place. I got the spicy sandwich and man it was so good. Juicy, tender, everything you want with a chicken sandwich. I also got a biscuit on the side - which was fun, but nothing too special. The chicken was the star of the show. Also had to get some kool-aid, which hit the spot. They sell their tea and kool-aid by the jug as well for people who want some at home. The place is super clean and pleasant to sit and eat. Unfortunately we live a bit far from here but you better believe the next time we're in this vicinity we will be stopping here to eat. Go give this a try! read more

Roots Chicken Shak - Inside - Southern Near Me - Addison, Texas

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Service: before I even get into the food - service was great! Staff was so friendly and helpful and you can tell they're proud of their restaurant and care about the customers. Food: No notes. We ordered the Spicy Bird with a side of Mac and cheese, chicken strips and side of fries. House made sauces were delicious. Everything came out fast, but super fresh! read more

Roots Chicken Shak - Southern Near Me - Addison, Texas

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Service: Cory (owner) and his wife opened this location in Dec 2025. Cory was so friendly and passionate about his restaurant, and so were the rest of the staff. Everyone was so friendly and kind! You order at the counter and the staff will bring your food out to you once it is ready! The food is made to order so be patient. Food: The food was amazing! I had the 3 piece chicken meal and it was so delicious that I noticed myself picking at the bare bones at the end of my meal. The sweet tea and koolaid were great! Ambiance: The restaurant is a bit small, but still plenty of tables. read more

Roots Chicken Shak - 3 piece chicken - Southern Near Me - Addison, Texas

Food was good. Fries surprisingly outshined the chicken which was fine if not a bit rubbery. I didn't care for the West Indies Hot sauce that came with a high recommendation, but that is simply a personal presence. Service from gentleman behind counter was fantastic. He seemed to enjoy not only being there but making sure customers were greeted warmly and happy. Would be nice if they had more diet fountain drink options. I'm not even sure what "zero sugar Pepsi" is. Ambiance was fine for the type of place that it is. A 3.8% "fee" (which i assume is a credit card fee even though I'm not sure the kiosk ordering allowed to use cash) without mentioning it on the online menu is a "no no" and lost you a star and possibly any return visits. But then they do the same thing at their high end restaurants. As if folks are gonna carry in a wad of cash to pay for a $200+ restaurant bill. But if that's how they decide to operate a business, I guess it's their choice. And it's my choice to go to places who realize that's just a cost of doing business and should be factored into the food prices. read more

Roots Chicken Shak - Southern Near Me - Addison, Texas

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I grew up in the Deep South and know my fried chicken and collared greens. My son and I just happened onto Roots today for lunch and I will add this to my frequent lunch spots now. It's a little unassuming from the outside but that all changes as soon as you step in the door. We were greeted by the owner of the franchise, who is very friendly and explained all about the chicken here. I chose a combination of wings and three chicken strips with the macaroni and cheese as one side and red beans and rice is the other side. Nothing here is fast food and is cooked to order so he told us in advance. It would be 10 minutes. My son had the spicy chicken sandwich with collared greens as his side. wow!!!!!! it's hard for me to even describe the flavors, but they popped in my mouth. The chicken was incredible. Had a lot of taste and it was very juicy. Even the macaroni and red beans and rice were spot on perfection. My son let me try his greens and I could've taken it from him and polished it off. You have to give this place a try it's simply remarkable. read more

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Visited this spot in Addison and got take out. It was nice and quaint. The dining area wasn't too busy but several people were picking up orders. I got the fried chicken wings and collard greens. They were nice enough to include 2 sides of greens. Love that. After getting to the car, I decided to go back in and get some of the kool aid I was eyeing. Hadn't had that in years, so why not? The manager had that "What's wrong" look when I walked back in. I put his mind at ease. No issues, just want some kool aid. I was skeptical about the greens but everything was good. I'll be back for sure. read more

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What a pleasant surprise! We were in search of a chicken fried steak sandwich and when we saw this on Yelp, we detoured for chicken and fries done in duck fat. We live about 30 minutes away. It was so worth the drive! First of all, the service was spectacular. Seriously, the nicest I have encountered in a restaurant in a long time. The space is clean and bright and was being maintained continuously. The pricing was very reasonable too. We loved everything we had (catfish sandwich, chicken biscuit, fries, collard greens and mac n cheese) and will definitely be back, with friends and family, to try more. Don't miss this place! Bookmark it now! read more

My husband ordered the fish filet with red beans and rice and I ordered the fish sandwich on a sweet potato bun with the fries. Excellent food and flavoring! The fish and a wonderful texture with good flavor and a tartar sauce with just a little subtle spice to it. This is our second visit and before we had the chicken wings and chicken strips. Don't miss this! The establishment is very clean and the people working are so friendly and helpful checking in you a couple of times during your meal. read more

Roots Chicken Shak - Frisbee sandwich and fries. - Southern Near Me - Addison, Texas

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This place deserves a whopping 5 out of 5 stars for both its exceptional service and delectable food! Corey and Justin, the talented team behind the scenes, truly go above and beyond to ensure a memorable dining experience for every guest. While I must admit that my personal taste may influence my rating, the food is simply incredible! read more

If you love fried chicken this place has some of the best chicken in Dallas. Have always been a fan of the Legacy Hall location and I am so glad they now have a location in Addison. The staff here is very friendly and they even have some additional items that are only served at this location. I had the tenders with macaroni and a biscuit. Everything was made fresh and tasted delicious. read more

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I was on the look out for a catfish sandwich. I read the reviews on Roots and decided to make the drive for lunch. The catfish sandwich was hot, made to order and delicious. Nice sized filet and light, crispy cornmeal crust. The reason for four stars was the wings. Although good and flavorful, there was nothing special about them. I was certainly expecting more for the $8 price for three wings. Will definitely be back for the fish! read more

Roots Chicken Shak - Catfish sandwich. - Southern Near Me - Addison, Texas

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The service was great and friendly. The staff explained the menu. The food was awesome. I wish I had tried it in the store because after I arrived home, I wanted to go right back. I haven't had Kool-Aid in years, and I was surprised it was so good (I'm old now, so my kids finished it), but it brought back memories of when we visited Louisiana. The chicken was phenomenal, we tried wings, nuggets, and chicken strips. The location was super clean. I will be back and want to try the dessert. read more

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The customer service was exceptional, as soon as we walked in we were greeted with a smile. I ordered the chicken wings, fries, mac and cheese as well as collard greens. My chicken and fries were great. My hubby loved the chicken sandwich. I'd give the greens a 5/10 and the mac 5/10 as well. The collards had great flavor, just more pot liquor than greens. Also the mac was a little runny but decent. I will definitely be back! read more

Roots Chicken Shak - Chicken sandwich - Southern Near Me - Addison, Texas

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They recently opened and service was great. I ordered my food online and it was ready when I arrived. I purchased the duck fat chicken wings which comes with 4 whole wings, fries and a sauce of your preference. The food was good and the surprise for me was the sweet tea - it wasn't overly sweet and had a mint taste which I loved. I'll be back soon. *please note the pic of my fries was after I ate half. Lol read more

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We went there with a group of about ten for lunch today. Service was great and they were quick to get us seated and served. The owner/cook came out to speak to all of us at a couple of points. The wings were great. The chicken biscuit and spicy chicken sandwich were great as well. I had to bring my banana pudding back to the office because I was so full, but the folks that had it said it was the best they've had. So don't leave without having that. Oh, and the Koolaid! Yum! read more

Roots Chicken Shak - Southern Near Me - Addison, Texas

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Wow. When I walked in a gentleman was telling Cory the owner, "that was the best chicken sandwich I have ever had.". So, I said, "I will take one of those!" He was right, best dam chicken sandwich I have ever had. New go to place! Great Job! read more

Roots Chicken Shak - Southern Near Me - Addison, Texas

Discovered a new favorite today. Beyond the food, the hospitality here is next-level. The staff made me feel like a regular, and it was my first visit! Even the kitchen staff made eye contact, smiled and waved when I arrived! The restaurant is incredibly clean and organized, which was impressive. About the food: I ordered the nuggets and duck-fat fries, and both were still at a great temperature and crisp by the time I made it back to work. Their house-made sauces, specifically the West Indies hot sauce and ranch, are not to be slept on. The Caesar salad was appealing to the eyes and the palate: A perfect construction of finely shredded kale and romaine coated with a briny, authentic Caesar dressing. Seasoned bread crumbs layered the top, adding the perfect layer of crunch and texture that turns a good salad into a great one. The cherry on top was a friendly invitation to come back and dine in. Between the pristine space and the standout flavors, I am already planning my return. They won't have to ask me twice! read more

I love this place. First time in Texas. The food came out hot and delicious. One of the best fried chicken in duck fat. Biscuits were amazing. Service was awesome. Thank you Justin. You were great and very patient with us. The restaurant was clean, bright and very welcoming. Would definitely recommend and return if I m ever in Texas again. read more

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Chicken sandwich was delicious. Hot and fresh. My husband had the wing combo with fries and really liked it. Sweet tea was delicious but it is sweet! Super welcoming and friendly vibe as soon as we walked in the door. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the mood for fried chicken! read more

Roots is hands-down one of the best fried chicken spots in DFW. The owner and staff were genuinely friendly and super attentive, and the atmosphere was great. I got the 3-piece tenders with duck fat fries, and it beats any chicken tenders around. Perfectly crispy, juicy, and packed with flavor--without feeling greasy. Huge win for Addison and officially in my regular rotation. read more

Roots Chicken Shak - 3 piece chicken tenders with their crispy duck fat fries! Phenomenal!! - Southern Near Me - Addison, Texas

Heard this place had the best chicken, so I definitely had to try it for myself. Unfortunately, I left pretty disappointed--both with the service and the food. I ordered the 3 chicken strips with a side of collard greens and a Kool-Aid. Instead, I received 3 wings, no greens, and what tasted like sugar water with a hint of tropical punch. I let the young lady know I ordered strips, not wings, and that my collard greens were missing. She said "okay," so I went ahead and ate the wings. The wings themselves were pretty bland and really needed hot sauce or something--thankfully, they did at least offer that. After finishing the wings, I went back to remind her I was still missing the collard greens. She finally brought them out, and to my surprise, all the salt the wings were missing was packed into the greens. They were so salty I couldn't finish them. All in all, I'd give this place a 3 out of 10. read more

Good chicken wings and friendly service made this a good restaurant to try. It would be better if they offered a few healthy sides, too.

Ive always been kind of meh about fried chicken unless its my grandmothers, but sorry grandma - this place has even you beat! Good lord this is some great chicken and the fries are better than any fries I've ever had. Even the iced tea was crazy good. The service is excellent. Really friendly folks. They really go out of their way to give you the best fried chicken experience! read more

This. This is the best. The chicken is so flavorful. That coating though! And the fries. Amazing. I had the Fried Chicken Biscuit with the Steen's Butter and Pepper Jelly. Perfection. My long wear lipstick, that really does stay on all day, came off. That's the surest sign I just had something delicious to eat. Corey, the owner of this franchise is delightful. Great staff. You need some duck fried delectables in your life. Visit right away! read more

This place made my southern heart so happy. From fried chicken in duck fat to Mac and cheese and then finally the banana pudding that put many others I've had to shame. Great place. Can't wait to be hungry enough to go back and try the spicy sandwich. read more

Wonderful food. Chicken was flavorful and juicy. Customer service was fantastic. Will return.

Everything here was so good. We ordered the fried chicken wings, the catfish sandwich, red beans and rice, collard greens, macaroni and cheese, the sweet tea and also the banana pudding five out of five on everything. The service was really good true southern hospitality at its finest. The restaurant is also cute and refreshing with the decorations. The bathroom was also very clean. We will be back. This will be a regular spot for us. read more

Roots Chicken Shak - Macaroni and cheese, collard greens, and the catfish sandwich - Southern Near Me - Addison, Texas

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Had the pleasure of finding this hidden gem. Chicken sandwich and fries were both top tier. The homemade sauces are a must try. This is chef crafted and at a great price. I'll be back soon! read more

The food was delicious and portions were good. The service was as good as the food. The store manager was attentive and made the experience even better. It didn't feel like a fast-food atmosphere'. read more

LOVE Roots!! Food was tasty and the restaurant is clean and bright. We love the chicken tenders, duck fat fries and Mac and cheese!

We had a fantastic experience at Roots today! Friendly service and the chicken sandwich I enjoyed was so juicy, thick and tender. Best chicken restaurant with high quality food not to mention all the delicious sides. I love the concept of the small intimate setting with an upper scale restaurant meal. We can't wait to go back asap. read more

We were so excited to try this place and it did NOT disappoint. Walking in the door, we were greeted by the friendliest, happy and helpful gentleman who turned out to be the first ever Roots franchisee. We ordered the wings & fries with West Indian sauce and chicken strips & fries with ranch. I had the sweet tea, which is great and has a little spice I can't place. The wings are full wings, not just drummies so 4 was plenty. The breading on the chicken is so nice and you can taste the difference the duck fat makes on the fries. The sauces are made in house and are great. The West Indian sauce is spicy, but not overwhelming and offers a nice compliment to the salt in the chicken breading. There are about 10 tables and some counter seating and the place has customers eating in, taking out and picking up pre-orders. We had such a good experience that we ordered collard greens, mac & cheese, red beans & rice and banana pudding to compliment our New Years Day blackeyed peas. We look forward to our next visit and will definitely keep it on our regular rotation as we want to try the entire menu. Thanks y'all for a wonderful lunch. read more

Roots Chicken Shak - Chicken Wing combo with West Indies spicy sauce - Southern Near Me - Addison, Texas

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