Roaming Rooster
Roaming Rooster is a fried chicken restaurant at 1301 U St NW. Google describes a low-key place with outdoor seating that focuses on fried chicken and comfort food.
The sandwiches get the most attention in reviews, especially the honey butter chicken sandwich and the Nashville hot, along with the buffalo and halal chicken sandwiches, wings and the slaw. Heat is a common theme, with many reviews about spicy food and choosing a spice level, and some praise the rooster sauce and the mac and cheese. Not all reviews are positive: some describe slow service, and one regular said recent sandwiches were dry and cold. It has a 4.3-star Google rating across 418 reviews.
It opens at 8 AM daily and closes at 11 PM, or midnight Friday through Sunday. Google lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance and restroom.
1301 U St NW #111, Washington, DC 20009
- Sunday: 8 AM–12 AM
- Monday: 8 AM–11 PM
- Tuesday: 8 AM–11 PM
- Wednesday: 8 AM–11 PM
- Thursday: 8 AM–11 PM
- Friday: 8 AM–12 AM
- Saturday: 8 AM–12 AM
Good to know
What are Roaming Rooster's hours?
Monday–Thursday 8 AM–11 PM, Friday–Sunday 8 AM–12 AM (per Google, October 2026).
Does Roaming Rooster serve halal chicken?
Google's review keywords include halal chicken sandwich and halal meat, so reviewers do discuss halal options. Confirm with the restaurant for specific items.
What should I order at Roaming Rooster?
Reviewers most often mention the honey butter chicken sandwich, the Nashville hot sandwich, wings and slaw.
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Description written from public review evidence; verify details directly with the business.