My inner fat kid had a craving for some spicy chicken. Lucky for me, The Roost is right in the neighborhood. I called in my lunch order, knowing that my sandwich would be freshly made and take some time. I got the Nashville hot chicken sandwich with blue cheese and pickles on a flaky biscuit, mac and cheese and peach cobbler. Ran my errand, grabbed my sammie and was ready to feast. I tore into it like it was my last meal. Crunchy, spicy hot chicken bliss. Although I had contemplated the sharp cheddar, something about spicy chicken works so well with blue cheese. Loved it. The Nashville Hot was the perfect amount of heat and set me blazing. You've got the option of a bun, but you shouldn't pass on the biscuit. This was the proper kind of sandwich that would make any Southerner proud. I crushed it in just a few minutes. I had gotten the meal, so it was on to the mac. Cavatappi pasta curls swimming in a rich and creamy cheese sauce were delicious. They also serve up some big portions here. The cobbler was a nice treat for later. It was very good as well. I demanded satisfaction for my craving and The Roost did not disappoint. Truth be told, it would hold its own even below the Mason-Dixon line. Lucky for us, it's right here in the city. Snuff the Rooster read more

Roost Chicken & Biscuits - Nashville hot chicken biscuit w pickles and blue cheese, Mac and peach cobbler. All as deliciously sinful as they appear. - Southern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came in here one day to give it a shot and it was totally worth it. There have been a lot of chicken and biscuits places popping up but this maybe my favorite. Inside is small and bustling but the people are always ready to serve with a smile. The menu has so many good things you can get overwhelmed. The house style sandwich is what I landed on and the Mac and cheese. The biscuit was soft and not over buttered like some others I've had. The chicken was nicely cooked and had just the right amount of kick to let you know it was there. Just to be clear all chipotle sauce isn't chipotle sauce. The one on my sandwich was top tier and I would put it against any other. I also loved the Mac and cheese as well which is always another what and what situation. This was awesome. They also had other good looking sides and desserts I wanted to try but now I have another reason to come back! read more

This place is TINY. There's about 8 barstools for seats, and some outdoor space. The woman taking orders in the front was slow to take care of us, even though we were the only ones there. Food is incredible though. My boyfriend loves Nashville hot chicken, so he's tried all the places in Chicago. We both got sandwiches, mine on a biscuit and his on a brioche bun. We really like the make your own option, which you can put anything on you want. The sides were incredible. Creamy mac & cheese, perfectly fried french fries, and super delicious peach cobbler. The only downside here is they keep their front door open, and it was absolutely freezing the whole time. My food cool down so fast, and I was shivering. Seems like a better place for takeout. read more

Gave my grubhub order away to someone more important to them. That was after 1 hour of waiting for my food. These guys suck. read more

First: If you're on some silly diet that rules out such simple pleasures as a fried chicken sandwich made to your liking, then maybe rethink your priorities. Second: We're not lacking for fried chicken options in Chicago right now. Roost doesn't seem to get the "buzz" of some of the other places, but they're doing good work here. Pro-tips: The chicken is crispy and juicy but not greasy. The bun will make your sandwich more manageable, but the biscuit is fantastic. The mac n' cheese is creamy & flavorful, some of the best around. Spice lovers should order "a size up." The spicy chicken is only slightly spicy; the Nashville hot won't blister your mouth like certain competitors. If you're a heat lover, climb the ladder all the way up to the XXX. Limited seating at this location. Good crew working at this location. read more

Was craving chick fil a on a Sunday so I decided to try roost to fix my spicy chicken sandwich craving. The meal itself was okay. The mac n cheese was standard, biscuit was buttery, and the bread pudding was to die for. The biggest disappointment was the the spicy chicken sandwich that I received, it was dry and a burnt read more

This spot has been on my radar for a while.Finally decided to order from here via Doordash.It was pretty good.No complaints.Didn't exactly blow my mind but....no problem.Chicken was pretty good.Very flavorful.They did screw up and forgot my bisquits.But Im guessing it was a mistake so Im not even upset about it because they gave me bread.lol.Just another excuse for me to come back and try the bisquits!!! I ordered the 1/4 chicken dark with coleslaw and mac & cheese.It was delicious!!! I really wanna try the bisquits thooo!!! LOL.Guess I need to come back.Thumbs up!! read more

This is the way fried chicken is supposed to taste! The family style meal of a whole chicken and sides is a great way to go if there are a group of you, or even two, since you get to have leftovers for tomorrow! read more

A complete throwback to my college days in Chapel Hill, North Carolina when we enjoyed big, fluffy biscuits on any given "Hangover Sunday" from Time-Out Biscuits or the famous Sunrise Biscuit Kitchen. The Roost's most popular offering is a massive and juicy chicken breast riding atop a flaky biscuit ($6). If you like a little heat, try the Nashville Hot, but make sure you ask for some of their signature cucumber slaw and a few slices of pickles to cool the inevitable burn! Their handcut potato chips are crisp and addictive, and their mac & cheese will make you slap your grandma! While there's not a lot of seating available at the Milwaukee Ave site, you can saddle up to a pair of tiny standing bars and listen to the staff sing choruses of their favorite rap songs - or simply walk a block south over to the Fulton River Park and enjoy the landscape while wiping the hot sauce off your chin. Go Heels! read more

Roost Chicken & Biscuits - Mandatory cucumber coleslaw, to cool the burn from their Nashville Hot sammich! ($6) - Southern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This location was open for dine-in outdoor. The food is well priced & tastes good. The burgers we ordered were special edition burgers & are very different than one another. I liked them both equally. Chicken was very crispy! The sides were really good except for the coleslaw - it was average. Also, the chocolate chip bread pudding - yum! The chipotle ranch was one of the best sauces I have ever had. read more

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Actually coming from North Carolina, I had high expectations for this chicken sandwich. And while it didn't completely meet my (admittedly high) expectations, I can honestly say it was pretty good! We got the chicken biscuit topped with cheese, egg, and bacon (Sunrise) and made it a meal by adding two sides. The biscuit itself is tiny! Including the size of the chicken too. It was done in 4 bites and I was left wanting more. The flavor was pretty good but the chicken could have been a lot better if they used a larger, juicier piece. I definitely think adding the toppings was a good idea in this case. It all went together well. The sides were pretty good as well and a decent size. We got the mac and cheese (fine) and the peach cobbler which was surprisingly tasty. Very different than normal cobbler (more cake like?) but good. The sides made up the bulk of the meal so I would have been very disappointed if a paid $10 for the biscuit itself and got that tiny excuse for a meal. Overall, the flavor is there but the value is not! Try it out for yourselves and see what you think. read more

One of the best chicken sandwiches in the city Food- The chicken sandwich is what you go here for. The breast is very juicy and comes in a few different spice levels that pairs great with a chipotle ranch. Also make sure you get the biscuit, you will thank me later. Outside of the sandwich the peach cobbler is above average and hand cut fries which I personally appreciate. **I will note that on my last visit I tried the green beans to balance out all the fried food but they were very salty. Not sure if it was a off day or what but they were not edible. Only con with this location is the seating is very limited so keep that in mind. However they do have two other locations in the lakeview area. Overall very solid spot. read more

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

Just as good as the first one! Sometimes when restaurants open a second or multiple locations, I find that the quality and/or concept of the original gets lost. Not in this case! The Roost is my favorite chicken place in the city and this new location serves the exact same food. It's nice that they are opposite sides of tow and this one has a pick up window. Also this location is easily accessible by public transportation, unlike the original. I have gotten the biscuit sandwiches and the chicken dinners, and it's all amazing. I've been to Nashville and I dare say this chicken is better than the hot chicken I've had there. But that's just my opinion. No matter what chicken dish you get, make sure to try the peach cobbler or bread pudding. They are equally as good as the chicken! read more

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From my first pick-up order I thought Roost offered great food and polite service at the carryout window. I made a vow to return... Since I started to draft this review, I have visited a few more times and continue to be impressed on the quality of the fried chicken. The sides were acceptable, there wasn't much for me to get excited about them. The chicken is my main attraction and I have now tried both their sandwiches--I loved the Heater sandwich--and the whole bird. There are nothing but good choices here. The counter service is excellent for pick-up, with friendly people that make returning here a pleasant thought. read more

Damn good chicken! 'nuf said. Reread what I wrote ... DAMN. GOOD. CHICKEN! Friendly service too.

I ordered delivery from here last night and I enjoyed everything thoroughly. Much better then Honey Butter in my opinion. The chicken sandwich on a biscuit, macaroni and peach cobbler was delicious. My boyfriend ordered the chicken tenders, which he really enjoyed as well. I'd definitely order here again. read more

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

If the service was better would have given better rating. But the 4 persons working there did not leave me with favorable opinion of this place. Food was super. Maybe friendly employees would help. read more

I ordered the home style meal with mac & cheese, chocolate bread pudding. the sandwich along with the Mac & cheese was really good! Especially the Mac & cheese! The bread pudding was good, however, they went SUPER light on the pudding part! There was practically no pudding in there. While it was good it would have been way better had they put more of the pudding in there. Over all good food! read more

Roost Chicken & Biscuits - Home HOUSE STYLE MEAL, Creamy Mac and Cheese, & Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding - Southern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Food was very underwhelming, especially for the price. We got the 6 piece dark and the chicken was literally black. Like they used the same batch of grease all day. I couldn't even eat the skin. French fries were cold.The chicken sandwich was ok. Too much celery seeds in the cold slaw. We ordered the peach cobbler but they gave us all Mac and cheese. read more

I've been seeing this place pop up on my Tik Tok feed for a while, so I decided to go with a friend to try this place out. OMG!!! The biscuits and chicken were TO DIE FOR! I had the bacon, egg, and chicken sandwich on a biscuit and it was heaven. Soft, fluffy, served hot and fresh! SUPER delicious and a must try!!! read more

I had a questionable experience at one of their other locations several ago, but it's the holidays and I decided to be forgiving. No not really, I just really wanted a biscuit and some good chicken. Caviar delivers from the location on Milwaukee to my place, so I ordered a house style chicken biscuit sandwich, macaroni and cheese, and two more biscuits. The chicken sandwich was very good. It was well seasoned, the flavors were balanced, and I really enjoyed it, as well as all of those biscuits lol. I think prior reviews have described the sandwich as small, but I thought it was a decent size and I have a healthy appetite. The macaroni and cheese was just okay for me. Not bad at all, but I wouldn't rush to order it again. read more

Roost Chicken & Biscuits - Chicken biscuit sandwich with macaroni and cheese - Southern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I ordered a spicy chicken sandwich on brioche, with a side of Mac and cheese, fries, biscuit, and peach cobbler! Oh my gosh, everything was delicious!! I'll definitely be ordering from here again especially since budlong sucks now! The food from rooster chicken and biscuits was amazing!! Next time I'm trying the chocolate chip bread pudding for dessert read more

I love this place ‍‍‍ best chicken sandwiches! The dirty bird box is a game changer! Also love their tacos

This place is so slow. I hope you have hours to wait. It's not worth it. This is terrible. Just don't come. read more

I always go for the chicken sandwich. It's very good (biscuit or roll), but if you want Nashville Hot, order a XXX. If you want XXX, go to Budlong instead. The sides are meh (garlic green beans, mac & cheese). Peach cobbler is worth ordering every time though. read more

Nashville hot was perfect. Everything else still amazing. Definitely get the biscuit rather than Hawaiian roll. Might need to try the vegetarian sandwich option next time. Fries were well done and tasty read more

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The chicken here is fantastic. I'm from Wisconsin and love a good broasted chicken IYKYK.. this checks the boxes. Salty, juicy, tasty chicken. I recently have been on a spice kick, can't find anything spicy enough type vibe, the XXX here destroyed me. A euphoric experience. Through the pain it STILL had mad flavor. Excited to go back and tone It down a notch with the Nashville. Sides were super solid, sauces are great, good shit all around. read more

Have been driving past for awhile and meaning to stop in. Today I swung through on a whim. I got the regular house chicken sandwich on a biscuit, Mac and cheese and peach cobbler. I think they were really short-staffed as there were 2 guys in the kitchen and 1 at the register on a Saturday at noon (they did call out to welcome everyone who came in though). My food took around 20 minutes to come and by that time I had to ask to have it boxed up because my dining companion had to leave. There wasn't a huge sense of urgency and while they did have a lot of orders and maybe needed to slow down to assure they got it all right---I couldn't even flag down the register guy to tell him to box it because his back was to us filling orders. The chicken sandwich was really good (great biscuit, huge tender piece of chicken), Mac and cheese was fine enough as an included side but the cobbler I could skip. I did get an end piece but when I flipped it over it was 1 slice of peach under an entire corner of cake. Bummer. Maybe crushed peaches would distribute better? I'll come by and try it again--maybe for breakfast. Hope they fix the cobbler because I was really excited to see that on the menu. The takeout containers for the Mac and cheese could be a bit smaller so it doesn't spread out so much and air out. I think the patio will be good--glad it's on the quieter side of the building! read more

Roost Chicken & Biscuits - Mac and cheese needs a smaller container so it doesn't get cold so fast. Pretty good, wish it had breadcrumbs! - Southern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Ahhhh...great chicken! We got the Nashville Hot chicken sandwich last weekend, and I can still taste the deliciousness of it. I loved the pickles and slaw on top, but I have learned my lesson and will get it on a bun next time. The biscuit just crumbles too much. I will get that as a side instead b/c it was still very good. I liked the Chipotle Ranch sauce whereas, my husband kicked it up even further with the Habanero BBQ. Very small place - with only about six countertop spots. It's definitely a happening place to get your food to go...or wait til the spring/summer when the patio opens. Friendly staff and great food - what more can you ask for? read more

I went to the roost off of I 80 in Portage, IN. WW!! What terrible chicken !¡!!! Tasted like burnt oil & tough. If I had a choice to eat that chicken.Or a porcupine that's supposed to taste like chicken.I rather eat the porcupine cause then it would have a reason why it doesn't taste like chicken. I WILL never get it ever again read more

Gone to 4-5 places in chicagoland looking for the best crispy Nashville hot chicken or just hot chicken. All places will give you a choice of 4-5 heat levels for your chicken....from plain fried chicken to XXX. Roost will give you the extra crispy chicken that you want and the flavor. Roost is on target with their chicken, but the days I don't want chicken the $3 biscuits are WORTH the $3. I'm buying 6 biscuits next time. I thought $3 for a biscuit was high, but there must be something special about them. They are outstanding biscuits.They are crunchy on the outside...dense and soft inside and full of flavor. Run don't walk to Roost Chicken before they run out....what you want. read more

This joint specializes in chicken done in different ways. There is a unique menu which is organized by how you're having your chicken, ie. chicken tenders, boneless breast in a sandwich format or bone-in done in a combo hookup. Then there's if you like white meat or dark meat, and how you want it seasoned consisting of three degrees of hotness. And let me tell guy you, this is darn good chicken. I had a bone-in combo with a buttered biscuit that would make me ignore any high cholesterol concerns, if I had them. The meal also came with mac n' cheese which was chunky, fresh and delicious. Two days later I had to have more. I got a chicken sandwich on a large biscuit. It was even better than the bone-in meal! And the wait time is not very long considering how fresh the food is! And the best part, the guy that answered my call for the phone-in order was so very patient and professional. He provided excellent customer service and is certainly an asset to this business establishment! read more

Great chicken. Great biscuits. Overall yummmmm. A gem in the city of Chicago. Daughter loved chicken sandwich. And I loved my chicken tenders read more

This corner spot is tiny - definitely geared towards takeout. It is an eight-seater, with four facing outside, and four facing the kitchen. It takes about 20 minutes to prepare your chicken, so you'd better not be on the edge of collapse when you arrive (or better yet, have your stretcher bearer call ahead). But the wait is worth it for the food, that much I can tell you. I've had a Nashville hot sandwich at the Budlong, and "The Ali" that I had at Roost (biscuit, pickles, runny yolk egg) was a little more enjoyable. I was offered honey as a condiment, and the sweet and spicy combo was magical. Service was pretty good, warming up after the food arrived. I'd certainly recommend this spot based on the food. read more

Roost Chicken & Biscuits - The Ali breakfast sandwich. Hard to imagine improving on this. - Southern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I hate providing bad reviews but I read reviews in making my selections so I must be honest. My meal was not good at all and I can't recommend them. My fried chicken had a burnt taste as if it was fried in grease with burnt remains. The Mac and cheese was okay but heavy thick pasta gives it a dense taste even though it is well seasoned. The cucumber coleslaw has the vinegar taste as opposed to a sweet slaw... which was okay if you're into that. My first bite of the biscuit had a strong salty taste. I wiped off the biscuit and it was fine. The staff there seemed really nice but the food did not leave much to be desired. Sorry but can't recommend read more

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This place sucks I promise. Do not go here. Food is actually very good but the food will take 1 hour no less. And they do not care they take 1 hour long. read more

Look no further. Fried chicken, amazing sides, best prices ALL right here. Roost has a simple menu yet enough options to satisfy any palate. Went with my fiance and we ordered 1/4 chicken Nashville Hot and 1/2 chicken Original. There is also a Spicy option. The Nashville Hot comes with a slice of bread and pickles which I definitely appreciated. For sides we both got the home made chips (SO GOOD) plus garlic green beans and mac and cheese. Both the sides were absolutely perfect. Garlicky buttery green beans and cheesy cheesy creamy mac and cheese were the perfect complement to the fried chicken and chips. We didn't have room for any desserts, but I'm sure that would also have been bomb. Favorite place I've been to for comfort food. I saw some complaints about how long it takes, but the quality and freshness of the food makes up for it. Eat here, you will not be disappointed. read more

Roost Chicken & Biscuits - Nashville hot! - Southern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Roost is 1 of the best chicken sandwiches in Chicago. Fry the coop is the other. I'll be honest & say the chicken sandwich alone is pretty damn good but paired with the "chipotle ranch sauce" & the sides, which aren't available for breakfast, & the food is great. During breakfast I always get the "Brittany" which is a chicken biscuit with egg & cheddar. For dinner I get the mild sandwich meal which comes with two sides. For sides I get the Mac & cheese wincing kind of sucks & the peach cobbler which is amazing. Might I add the half & half, lemonade & sweet tea sucks as well. It tastes extremely artificial. Don't forget the punch card reward system that will allow you to get you 9th meal here for free. I also suggest you place your order in advance because everything is made to order & it can take quite some time. read more

Roost Chicken & Biscuits - Brittany breakfast sandwich - Southern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Recently, I came here to eat the "dealer's choice" 6 piece with some mac. Mainly I wanted to prove to myself that I was still capable of such feats. I enjoyed it and would rank the chicken from Roost pretty highly, but would recommend getting takeout. The space is uncomfortable if your sole purpose is dropping in and devouring chicken. read more

I was told this was the best chicken sandwich in the history of chicken sandwiches, so I had to see for myself. I ordered take-out. The chicken sandwich was pretty damn good. Pretty cool you can customize it as well. The mac n cheese was also incredible. The only miss was that I ordered the bread pudding and received the peach cobbler instead. It was still good, but I'm sure I would've enjoyed the bread pudding more. read more