Roaming Rooster
Chicken restaurant · Woodridge
3176 Bladensburg Rd NE, Washington, DC 20018
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Highlights
Fried chicken sandwiches with customizable heat levels and sides
Fried chicken sandwiches with customizable heat levels and sides
"This D.C. favorite comes from brothers Michael and Biniam Habtemariam. They’ve grown from their original food truck to a business with a four-truck fleet to a whopping 11 standalone locations all over the DMV, including the Woodridge original, Western Market, another on U Street NW, and more." - Tim Ebner
"Eight years ago, Roaming Rooster started as a food truck serving free-range, grain-fed, antibiotic-free chicken. Today, it operates 14 locations in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Their specialty is fried chicken, served according to the customer’s preferred heat level (from mild to “inferno”-level extra hot), on sandwiches with toppings like honey butter and Buffalo sauce. But they also serve killer wings, spicy coleslaw, and even vegetarian items like a buttermilk fried oyster mushroom sandwich." - Julekha Dash
"The Black-owned food truck that got its start in 2015 has built up a solid following for its free-range, grain-fed poultry (musician/influencer Bri Hall is one celebrity fan). The business now includes nine standalone stores scattered across the DMV. That includes brand new outposts in North Bethesda and Chantilly, along with U Street NW and Foggy Bottom food hall Western Market. Order online for pickup or delivery." - Tierney Plumb
"For many Washingtonians, this small D.C. chain sells the quintessential chicken sandwich. After starting its first standalone store on Bladensburg Road in Northeast, Roaming Rooster has quickly expanded to U Street NW and Tenleytown. There’s also plans to come to Foggy Bottom’s Western Market soon. Order here for contactless pickup or delivery." - Tim Ebner
"This food truck-turned-restaurant went viral last summer when a local artist sent out a tweet encouraging locals to try its cuisine. Among customer favorites, the Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich is no joke, with its mind-blowing mix of spices and chilis, topped with house-made slaw. During the pandemic, the Roaming Rooster crew has been using its trucks to feed hospital workers. And in addition to balancing the daily business and serving essential workers, the team is gearing up to open another location at Foggy Bottom’s Western Market food hall this fall." - Vox Creative
