Roaming Rooster – American
This lively destination hums with the energy of a modern roadside stand, where the irresistible aroma of golden-fried crunch and the bold, tingling heat of Nashville spices fill the air. Guests sink their teeth into towering sandwiches where shatteringly crisp crusts give way to succulent chicken, whether drizzled in decadent honey butter or tossed in a fiery buffalo glaze. From the morning comfort of buttery egg and cheese biscuits to the satisfying snap of classic wings and tangy coleslaw, every bite celebrates the soulful, unpretentious joy of perfectly executed comfort food.
1301, U Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20009 +12028082993 https://www.roamingroosterdc.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, nut-free, vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, keto, low-carb, sugar-free, pescatarian, plant-based, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, diabetic, low-fat, heart-healthy, low-cholesterol, atkins, south-beach, weight-watchers, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-fodmap, volumetrics, raw-food, tlc, detox, alkaline, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, pegan
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Friday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Menu
Sandwiches
- OG Nashville: buttermilk fried chicken breast with house made vinaigrette slaw and pickles Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- The Buffalo: buttermilk fried chicken breast, blue cheese, and buffalo sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Honey Butter: buttermilk fried chicken breast smothered with honey butter and cheddar cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- The Club: buttermilk fried chicken breast, applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, and ranch dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- The Veggie Roo: buttermilk fried oyster mushroom with house-made vinaigrette slaw and pickles Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Wings & Tings
- Wings: 3 whole wings, with sliced bread and pickles Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Chicken Tenders: 3 large tenders, with sliced bread and pickles Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Fried Chicken & Coleslaw: buttermilk fried chicken breast with coleslaw (green cabbage, jalapeño, red onion, parsley and cilantro) with house made vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicken Nuggets: buttermilk fried chicken nuggets Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Breakfast
- Egg and Cheese Biscuit: scrambled free-range egg with cheddar cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Biscuit: applewood bacon, scrambled free-range egg, and cheddar cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Sausage Biscuit: turkey sausage served on a warm biscuit Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Honey Butter Biscuit: buttermilk fried chicken breast with honey butter and cheddar cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- OG Biscuit: buttermilk fried chicken breast w/ house-made vinaigrette slaw and pickles Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Buffalo Biscuit: buttermilk fried chicken breast with buffalo sauce and blue cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Club Biscuit: buttermilk fried chicken breast, applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, and ranch dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Biscuit with Honey Butter & Jam Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Sides & Add-ons
- Fries: hand cut twice fried Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap
- Mac & Cheese: creamy six-cheese baked Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Coleslaw: cabbage, cilantro, parsley, and jalapeño with house made vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan
- Tater Tots Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Spicy Tots Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Biscuit Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fried Chicken Breast: buttermilk fried chicken breast Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Honey Butter
- Pickles Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan
Desserts
- Milkshakes: fresh house-made custard & hand-spun - Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry or Oreo
- Frozen Custard Scoops: fresh house made custard - Vanilla or Chocolate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Cookies: freshly baked in-house - Chocolate Chip and Oatmeal Raisin Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Lemonade
- Iced Tea
- Soda
- Water
- Hot Coffee
- Orange Juice