This used to be one of the best chicken spots in Chicago, but now it's barely comparable to your average wing stop. They ditched the delicious recipe, they ditched the actually pieces of chicken, with the slice of toast, and instead give you some basic wings with sauces that do absolutely nothing for your taste buds. The Nashville hot dry rub is terrible, zero flavor. The biscuit has no actual flavor. The service is worse than a McDonald's. You'll hear an ongoing beeping alarm as you try to dine in, that they say is from a bad drink machine? And not sure how they wash their hands with no soap in the washroom. Price used to properly reflect what you were getting here, but no longer the case. Sad to see. read more

I got a delivery order from this restaurant on a Tuesday night. I got the spicy chicken tenders, they were spicy but not as spicy as they are labeled. It's a smoky heat, and they are in a dry rub. The chicken is well cooked, although there were a few tendons I had to eat around. I also got the fries and a chicken Caesar salad wrap. The wrap was dry, lacked Caesar dressing, but had all the right components. You can add a side of sauce and you should. It may be better if not delivered. I also got the kids chicken tender meal, it comes with three small chicken tenders, fries, and a biscuit. They looked crispy, and good. I would probably eat there if I were to revisit. read more

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This is a nice little fast food-ish chicken restaurant. You can get chicken wings, chicken tenders, or a chicken sandwich on a biscuit or bun. Of course, I had to get my sandwich on a biscuit, which are huge by the way. They have a few signature chicken sandwiches to choose from. The Carolina Style was calling my name so that is what I went with. I also got a side of fries. It took them about 15 minutes to have my food ready. My sandwich was so delicious. It was packed with flavor. It was also fresh and hot. There is metered street parking and commercial parking lots available for those that are driving to get here. The staff there was friendly enough, but I will admit that my interaction with them was limited. Well, this is a nice chicken joint that is worth checking out. I really like my meal here. read more

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Felt like the chicken sandwich here was pretty average. Nothing spectacular. I wouldn't bother going back, but it did the job. We had some quick chicken sandwiches that we stopped in and enjoyed read more

Ordered Roost Chicken & Biscuits for my lazy Sunday meal, and it did not disappoint! I'd heard great things about this spot in River West, so I had to check it out. I went with the 3-piece tender chicken sandwich and a side of mac & cheese. The chicken sandwich was amazing! I got to customize it and chose a brioche bun, spicy seasoning, ranch sauce, and added pimento cheese--and wow, it hit the spot. I love pimento cheese, and it took the sandwich to the next level. Plus, it was a pretty big sandwich, so even if you're really hungry, just a sandwich and a side is a solid meal. Not knowing that, I also ordered extra chicken and got the 3-piece tenders. They were hefty and cooked perfectly! I had them with Alabama white sauce, which I highly recommend if you've never tried it before--so good. The mac & cheese was super cheesy and delicious too. Overall, Roost is a sleeper pick for one of the best chicken sandwiches in Chicago. I feel like it deserves more hype because everything I had was top-notch. Definitely will be back for a chicken sando! read more

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I love fried chicken and I love biscuits. Service was a bit slow due to the amount of takeout orders perhaps. But, this is a decent spot for both items. The chicken spicy level 3 of 5: Good texture, but no flavor in the breading or sauce. The biscuit 4 of 5: nice, buttery salty biscuit, but it could of been a bit bigger to fit the chicken better. The sausage gravy 4 of 5: it was good, but needed a bit of pepper in the gravy. Give this place a shot and see if it fits your taste, as for me, it makes me miss the South a bit more. read more

Roost Chicken & Biscuits - SUNRISE Chicken Biscuit - Southern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The biscuits are absolutely delicious and flakey. Boozy shake was large and boozy completely able to share but could have it for yourself. The chicken sandwich isn't to breaded and is the exact ratios we are wanting! Beyond impressed with everything but the mac and cheese (it had a very thin sauce and was very peppery). Would 1000% come back read more

If anyone says this is bad they are just wrong. Some of the best biscuits I've had in a while and the chicken is cooked to perfection going back everyday til I get all of their sandwiches. I loved the staff and so much natural lighting just an awesome vibe. Highly recommend!!!!!! read more

This was one of my first stops once getting to Chicago. We arrived and it was empty which was concerning but I wasn't going to let that stop me. The cashier struggled answering my questions and seemed to be guessing more than giving an accurate answer. I ended up walking away because ever answer was beating around the bush kind of response so I let the person I was with complete the transaction. The space was decent. They had a fair amount of seating not huge but not tiny. Simple dining room but serves its purpose. For food we got the house style on a plain biscuit and the sunrise on a jalapeño cheddar biscuit. The house style def would have been better fit for a brioche bun over the biscuit. But that wasn't a recommendation the cashier could assist with. The sunrise breakfast sandwich did great on the biscuit. But over all I have 2 big issues. 1) the biscuits even though it looked like they came out a hot box sat on the counter and became cold. 2) the same for the sandwiches themselves. They moved so slow and no urgency that the food was like warm. I ordered hot sandwiches I expected hot sandwiches. The flavor was good but the template was lacking. I've had hotter sandwiches from delivery orders and considering I ate at the restaurant I'm not sure how they managed it. Besides nothing was good fresh and all of it was being held in hot boxes besides the egg so it was really barely warm to began with then the solid build of the sandwiches finished off eliminating and warmth. read more

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It's my favorite food in the city, bar none! Moving away from being right across the street has been a real struggle. The staff are always nice and orders are ready quickly in person or online, despite being cooked to order. That means great things for freshness and quality since your food hasn't been sitting. They're available with typical food ordering apps, but ordering directly from them gets you rewards pretty often for $ spent or birthdays etc. Chicken and waffles are my favorite combo. If you go the sandwich or strips route, get 1 of every side, they're all excellent. Recommend for hangovers or as general comfort food. I wish they were open later on Sunday nights, but if you prepare order of time you can grab your food right under the 7pm deadline. Absolutely a place to make part of your regular rotation! read more

I am so happy that Roost moved into a better space down the street. Their food is so delicious and always comes out fresh and hot. Their staff is always so friendly as well. This restaurant is a big hit for me and my girlfriend - we are always looking for good food in our area. My favorite items are the Fried Chicken Biscuit w/ fries. I also enjoy their spicy chicken salad as well. Check em out! read more

Roost Chicken & Biscuits - Southern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The Roost on Milwaukee is a joke, straight ripping people off with these outrageous prices. Kids working in there that have no clue on what they're doing. Making food for themselves, The tenders used to be nice portions, now all of them are kid tenders? The Roost in Roscoe Village is still good but this one in West Town sucks read more

Always so good! Served fresh and hot! Always a great stop when I'm in the neighborhood, and now much more spacious in their new location!

If I could give more than five stars, I would. I'm a vegetarian and the veg "chicken" was probably the best I've ever had. And, I've had a LOT of veg "chicken" sandwiches. The coleslaw here was fabulous as well. Solid Mac n cheese, stellar biscuits (seriously, get an extra), and good peach cobbler. My meat eating partner also said the regular fried chicken was some of the best friend chicken he's had in a long time. This place rocks. (And, we even got this for delivery, so it's gotta taste even better at the restaurant...how? It's already amazing!) read more

The food was definitely good. I tried their special and I wasn't disappointed. Coming from a place that makes Nashville Hot Chicken I would have to see they simply have a different brand and the food was just as good. I gave them a 4/5 stars because it was good but not the best and I only went once. read more

Roost Chicken & Biscuits - Cute - Southern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Roost has excellent chicken. Roost has excellent biscuits. However, Roost has F- sandwich logistics. If flavor is your be-all-end-all, this is the spot for you, but if you order a chicken sandwich, you're signing up for a mess. The biscuit is going to crumble in half, and then quarters, and then smaller pieces until you're eventually left holding a piece of chicken covered in sauce, and trying to figure out what happened with your life. Your mouth will be in heaven, but your hands will be in purgatory, pondering their sins and wondering if this is a just punishment or another act of an angry and vengeful god. read more

Best chicken sandwich I think I've ever had! I had the original with pickles on the side. The sauce and coleslaw was AMAZING! Also loved the Mac and cheese! Service was amazing and quick. The store is a small corner but they get you in an out and it's quaint. Can't wait to come back! read more

Roost Chicken & Biscuits - Creamy Mac and Cheese - Southern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Ordered delivery through their website and the process was pretty seamless, other than them forgetting utensils and napkins. The food was pretty good and super filling. We ordered the House Style Sandwich with both bread options: Buttermilk Biscuit and Sweet Brioche. We did prefer the Brioche as it paired better. The biscuit wasn't bad but a little dry and broke apart a bit while holding it up. The Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding was just a bit too sweet and over baked, so I wished we tried the peach cobbler instead. Still a decent meal overall and I'm sure it would have tasted better eaten immediately/fresh! read more

Roost Chicken & Biscuits - House Style Sandwiches - Southern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Tried this for the first time yesterday. Greeted upon walking in, which was nice. Since I've never been here, I was asking for some advice and suggestions and I was given the "well, It just depends on what you're in the mood for." I don't like that answer because number one of course it depends on what I'm in the mood for and number two I've never been here so I'm not entirely sure what I'm in the mood for which is why I'm asking for some suggestions or advice. Anyway, after some back-and-forth, I settled on a biscuit sandwich with pickles and hot honey, and a side of mac & cheese. The chicken was incredibly bland, as was the biscuit. As a chicken sandwich, I would give it zero stars. The main reason for this is that the pickles were the most overpowering taste. I love pickles, but for a sandwich like this to work all the flavors need to come together to create something where the whole is more powerful than the parts. About halfway through the sandwich, I realized this was not going to be the case so I ate the chicken separately - zero flavor - then I ate the biscuit dipped in the overflowing hot honey sauce - not bad, but not in the top 10 biscuits I've ever had or anything like that - and then I finished off the pickles which were delicious. All in all the chicken sandwich, at least in the way I ordered it, was not good. I finished it because I was really hungry, but I had no taste of anything after having finished it and I didn't feel like I've eaten anything. Totally unsatisfying. As for the mac & cheese, certainly better than the chicken sandwich, but not really anything to write home about. If the sandwich was zero stars then I'd say the mac & cheese was maybe two. This location is horrible in terms of parking and traffic; the cashier was nice; the food was lousy and bland. Not worth the 30 minute drive each way. This leaves my two current favorite chicken sandwiches the same: hot chi chicken, and small Cheval, with Budlong coming in third. My search for a truly spectacular chicken sandwich continues. read more

I have wanted to try Roost for a while now. Tucked away on the edge of River West and West Town, I would see the business as I drove to my son's house. This cute, uniquely shaped restaurant looks colorful and inviting. Al fresco dining is available on the quiet side of the building. Parking is easy so there is no reason not to stop in. When I walked in, the guy up front was so friendly. He greeted me warmly, chatted with me while I waited and said goodbye using my name as I left. The chicken, fries, mac & cheese and biscuits were a hit. The pickles looked amazing so I asked for extra. Sadly, there were zero pickles in the bag. I made sure to ask the girl bagging the food if all items were in the bag, since there were several different things. She assured me my order was complete. She was distracted and chatting with colleagues, which is kind of what prompted me to go over the order. When we were unpacking our bag and I discovered our missing pickles I called the restaurant. Although they were open, there was no answer to my call. It definitely did not ruin our meal, but man those pickles looked good!! I have now decided their biscuits are the best in town! I'm still thinking about them this morning. I think they bake magic inside those adorable, flaky layers of dough. Go check them out!! read more

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I see 6 staff and I am wondering how is it that this is taking so long! They are so slow. I watched the person making a sandwish take two minutes to spead a sauce in the bread. They don't feel any pressure to be efficient or prioritize an order over their curiosity about what the other staff is doing. I also saw a person come and ask for their order, the person making sandwiches stop to say "that is not ready" to the costumer then to find out later that her orders was already there waiting for minutes. Sadly i had the leave without trying it, as I could not wait. Since the place was empty I thought 15 min would have been enough time, but it's not. read more

I've been on the hunt for some good chicken sandwiches, and this place on halsted grand & milwaukee is the first place I tried out. They seem to offer a good selection of chicken sandwiches with a basic heat level, all the way up to holy cow hot. I got the sunrise chicken sandwich, comes with an egg. Biscuit is spot on. The chicken portion size is pretty big and the biscuit covers most of it. Pretty damn good. read more

Roost Chicken & Biscuits - Roost Carolina Chicken Sunrise Chicken Sandwich - Southern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I'm sad to share that Roost has changed their peach cobbler recipe. It was the only menu item I truly loved, and it's disappointing because it was genuinely the best peach cobbler. I've ordered large trays for my family celebrations the past two Fourth of Julys, and they were always a huge hit. Unfortunately, the new recipe is just not up to par. The bread component is entirely different and lacks the previous appeal. I'm hoping they revert to their original recipe, as most people on Yelp! seem to agree it was amazing! Please note I did receive a refund but I'm still sad because my favorite peach cobbler is extinct! read more

Roost Chicken & Biscuits - Roost new PEACH COBBLER recipe sadly does not measure up to the old peach cobble recipe! - Southern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Amazing! Chicken sandwich! Great biscuit breakfast chicken sandwich! Some of the best lemonade worth a try will not be disappointed ! Friendly servers! read more

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The food was great! Service was good! I will definitely stop back when I visit Chicago.

Ordered this for pick up and it was ready within 10 minutes, very speedy! Very cute place, has a few tables to sit outside. I got the spring chicken meal. It was so delicious. The slaw is an apple slaw and then it has brie cheese and hot honey just the perfect combo. It is very filling. The sides are also big portions! I got fries and the peach cobbler. Fries were very good, crispy! And the cobbler was the perfect spring desert! Cant wait to come back! read more

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I was craving some crispy fried chicken and once I finally decided where to go, I chose Roost based on proximity. I'm super happy I went with roost! I ordered online and estimated pickup time was 20-30 min. This location is pretty small with seating for maybe 4 people total. I ordered the 1/4 white fried chicken with original seasoning, a side of Mac and cheese and a can of coke. My food was ready when I went to pick it up and they keep it in a warm spot. The food was SO good and definitely hit the spot. read more

Roost Chicken & Biscuits - Outside - Southern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Wow! Can't believe how long it took me to try given how close it is to me. Absolutely delicious Nashville hot chicken. My fav spot now for sure. Used to be fry the coop but the Mac and cheese here is better so I'm a convert. You can choose how spicy your chicken and sauces is which is great for multiple people. The heater- chicken sandwich with blue cheese and coleslaw on a brioche bun. Tried it Nashville hot which is 3/4 heat level. At times the bites made me cough or eyes water but the blue cheese and coleslaw balanced it really well and Sometimes you want that mouth inferno feel. I certainly would not go to the next heat which is XXX (4/4). Also had the tenders spicy (2/4) which was nice. Had with the chipotle ranch which was excellent and kicked it up. Side of Mac and cheese was killer. It was less of a soup and more of a solid which is how I prefer Mac and cheese. It's a little peppery but not spicy. Definitely a hidden gem in the neighborhood. There is outdoor seating but otherwise it is just a place to order inside. The chicken was juicy, spicy and hot, what more could you want! read more

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Really good sandwiches n fries. My son and I stopped by the Milwaukee Ave location after one of his bball games. We tried the Carolina Style & Panama City sammies. Both of 'em were very tasty. While I didn't have a favorite, my son really liked the Carolina. It did have a nice salty-n-sweet taste when u think about the pimento cheese n honey. Panama City should only have 1 slice of cheese. I can't forget to comment about the fries, which were crispy and peppery. Service was friendly and responsive. Interior was welcoming and clean. read more

Best biscuit I ever had. The coleslaw was delicious. I had the Caesar chicken wrap and I'll order that again. The chicken fingers with the hot honey were fantastic too. Can't wait to try everything on their menu. read more

I found this adorable & delicious place by using the app, "Too Good To Go." It's a great deal! I continue to frequent this restaurant because their chicken & sides are AH-MAZING as well as their friendly staff! In particular, Kayla, the manager... Kayla greeted me with her "mega-watt" smile that made my day! Heck, it made my week! I can tell her upbeat attitude & outgoing personality is contagious amongst her co-workers! In a world that is just coming out of a pandemic, Roost truly practices "Service With A Smile!" It's a nice change to see people with smiles on their faces & be interactive with their guests. Thank you, Roos‼ read more

Ordered House style Nashville hot chicken sandwich. It was good but I felt it could've been a bit more spicy compared to other Nashville chains. It was a bit oily. Tasted oil in some bites. Fries: your average hand cut fries. I like the huge quantities of fries. read more

I got this food, DoorDash delivery. Made my own with bacon, cheese, chicken, hot honey biscuit. Side of Mac. This was AH-MAZING The food was spectacular, quick service, and they definitely don't skimp on the hot honey :) will be back, probably this week !! read more

Roost Chicken & Biscuits - Best damn chicken in the state is right!! - Southern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Went to Roost on a pre-study day whim this past weekend and definitely do not regret this decision. I had the Carolina style chicken biscuit, while my boyfriend got the Sunrise chicken biscuit. For sides, we got french fries and peach cobbler. First--everything here seems entirely homemade. The atmosphere of the restaurant screams Southern home cooking. The Carolina style chicken biscuit was perfectly cooked, though the biscuit did lack some structural integrity and could've been a bit bigger/thicker in my opinion. The chicken was crisp, had a perfect amount of breading, and didn't seem greasy (although the chicken was covered in a sweet/spicy glaze). Most importantly, as a self-proclaimed pimento cheese connoisseur, I was pleasantly surprised by the quality and authenticity of pimento cheese considering that we are ~800 miles from South Carolina. The fries and peach cobbler were also above average. However, I personally was not a huge fan of the peach cobbler, and found it a bit too sweet and mushy for my liking. Hands down the best Southern food I've had since my move to Chicago, and truly a taste of home. Look forward to returning and trying some of their other fried chicken meals! read more

Roost Chicken & Biscuits - Carolina style chicken biscuit - Southern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We ordered the chicken sandwich with pimento cheese and hot honey, dirty bowl, and kid's chicken tender meal. They were all delicious. The for the sandwich was crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside. With the cheese and hot honey. It was gooey, sweet and spicy. Dirty bowl has cheesy Mac and cheese, crunchy fries, juicy chicken tenders, with some sweet bbq sauce on the chicken. Jalapeño peppers for a kick, tasty. Kid's meal had 3 pieces of chicken tenders, biscuit, and fries. Perfect for the little ones. The service was counter service. She was friendly and was willing to wait for us to decide what we wanted and gave us some suggestions. We sat outside since they have only few bar top seats on the inside. Some bench seats with tables. My go to place for some good chicken sandwiches. read more

Wowwww their fried chicken sandwich is fire So perfectly battered, crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. I really liked the sauce and toppings it came with too. My side selections were cucumber coleslaw and peach cobbler, which if you like dessert, is not to be missed. I actually ordered directly through their website (sorry yelp!) because it was a few bucks cheaper for delivery. The order came pretty much exactly when they said it would (~60 mins) and after just one bite, I was a fan. Can't wait to try some of their other chicken meals! read more

Roost Chicken & Biscuits - Fried chicken sammie - Southern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I love the chicken it was so delicious and juicy plus extra crunchy. And the biscuit was to die for so buttery I even loved there Brussels sprouts the only thing that was so so was there Mac cheese read more

Great place for fried chicken. I do have to mention that the chicken is spicy. Their Mac is good, their peach cobbler is awesome...

I did not like the food. It's overpriced. I ordered the chicken wings and they were dry and not flavorful.

This place is simply great. It also makes people fat. But the chicken and biscuits are so delicious. I don't care. Order anything on the menu and thank me. read more