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: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Roaming Rooster
Dairy-Free at Roaming Rooster
Roaming Rooster in Washington has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pickles, Tater Tots and Biscuit. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Roaming Rooster
Roaming Rooster in Washington has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pickles, Spicy Tots and Coleslaw. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Roaming Rooster
Roaming Rooster in Washington has 14 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pickles, Tater Tots and Biscuit with Honey Butter & Jam. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Roaming Rooster
Roaming Rooster in Washington has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Fried Chicken Breast. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Roaming Rooster
Roaming Rooster in Washington has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Roaming Rooster
Roaming Rooster in Washington has 4 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pickles, Tater Tots and Biscuit. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Roaming Rooster
Roaming Rooster in Washington has 12 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pickles, Tater Tots and Biscuit with Honey Butter & Jam. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Roaming Rooster
Roaming Rooster in Washington has 5 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pickles, Tater Tots and Mac & Cheese. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Roaming Rooster
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| The Club | 69 g | 60.5 g |
| Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Biscuit | 38.2 g | 28.8 g |
| Sausage Biscuit | 71.8 g | 27.7 g |
| Club Biscuit | 25 g | 23 g |
| Fried Chicken Breast | 4.4 g | 17.6 g |
| Chicken Tenders | 9.2 g | 15.2 g |
| Egg and Cheese Biscuit | 0.2 g | 12.3 g |
| Fried Chicken & Coleslaw | 12.1 g | 10.2 g |
| Frozen Custard Scoops | 83.9 g | 9.5 g |
| The Buffalo | 19.2 g | 8.4 g |
| Wings | 11.2 g | 8 g |
| Honey Butter | 4.4 g | 6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Buffalo: buttermilk fried chicken breast, blue cheese, and buffalo sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Honey Butter: buttermilk fried chicken breast smothered with honey butter and cheddar cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Club: buttermilk fried chicken breast, applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, and ranch dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Veggie Roo: buttermilk fried oyster mushroom with house-made vinaigrette slaw and pickles Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Wings & Tings
- Wings: 3 whole wings, with sliced bread and pickles Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tenders: 3 large tenders, with sliced bread and pickles Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Chicken & Coleslaw: buttermilk fried chicken breast with coleslaw (green cabbage, jalapeño, red onion, parsley and cilantro) with house made vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Nuggets: buttermilk fried chicken nuggets Available at: dinner, lunch
Breakfast
- Egg and Cheese Biscuit: scrambled free-range egg with cheddar cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Biscuit: applewood bacon, scrambled free-range egg, and cheddar cheese Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Sausage Biscuit: turkey sausage served on a warm biscuit Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Honey Butter Biscuit: buttermilk fried chicken breast with honey butter and cheddar cheese Available at: breakfast, brunch
- OG Biscuit: buttermilk fried chicken breast w/ house-made vinaigrette slaw and pickles Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Buffalo Biscuit: buttermilk fried chicken breast with buffalo sauce and blue cheese Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Club Biscuit: buttermilk fried chicken breast, applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, and ranch dressing Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Biscuit with Honey Butter & Jam Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
Sides & Add-ons
- Fries: hand cut twice fried Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mac & Cheese: creamy six-cheese baked Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coleslaw: cabbage, cilantro, parsley, and jalapeño with house made vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tater Tots Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Spicy Tots Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Biscuit Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Fried Chicken Breast: buttermilk fried chicken breast Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Honey Butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Pickles Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Milkshakes: fresh house-made custard & hand-spun - Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry or Oreo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Frozen Custard Scoops: fresh house made custard - Vanilla or Chocolate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, GERD-Friendly
- Cookies: freshly baked in-house - Chocolate Chip and Oatmeal Raisin Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Lemonade
- Iced Tea
- Soda
- Water
- Hot Coffee
- Orange Juice
Frequently Asked Questions about Roaming Rooster
- Is Roaming Rooster dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Roaming Rooster has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pickles, Tater Tots and Biscuit.
- What can I eat at Roaming Rooster on a dairy-free diet?
- Pickles, Tater Tots and Biscuit carry the dairy-free tag, out of 6 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Roaming Rooster have vegan options?
- Yes. 4 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Pickles and Tater Tots.
- Is Roaming Rooster gluten-free?
- 3 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Roaming Rooster?
- The Club, at roughly 60.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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