Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Rule the Roost

    4.1 (253 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

    Order Rule the Roost Takeout or Delivery

    Rule the Roost Photos

    Business Info

    RULE THE ROOST ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Rule the Roost

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Fully loaded fries - took a photo after eating most of them lol
    Erin P.

    AMAZING! Highly recommend the loaded fries and any of the sandwiches. Soo good. Didn't get a pic of the food until we had almost eaten it all.

    The inside of the restaurant.
    Devon P.

    FYI the chicken tenders are large. I got 5 and 3 was plenty. Depending on the spice level, honestly the Nashville hot was everything they said its flavor is on point. Now I would probably try the step down from there, next time. But, it was amazing. You can get it hotter, I am glad I didn't. The waffle fries were wonderful. Hot and crisp. The gentleman that took our order actually cared and talked to us, he was super nice. Asked us how our days was going. The bathrooms were completely clean. The restaurant was clean. It's newer so it was in good shape. :-)

    Waffle fries
    Alyssa H.

    We stopped here on our way through town and color me impressed!! Everything was delicious. I got the grilled chicken and it was perfect. Most of the time Nashville chicken relies on hot oil but the chicken wasn't oily at all and was super flavorful. The waffle fries were top notch! And the service was great. It was a little pricey but as is everything these days. I will definitely be back!

    Mason A.

    This sandwich is drop dead fire! I mean you can control the heat on it with the different heat options, but whichever option is your flavor of choice rest assured you will be pleased. Simple stuff done right on this sandwich, not too much oil in the breading, bun was stable and not soggy which is so important to enjoy a good chicken sandwich, and lets not rule out the presentation which my photos don't do justice. They do go above and beyond here and you can tell the staff loves the product, as well. They keep the environment around here fun, casual, clean, and well organized. Perfectly done roosty toasty chicken sandwich!

    Chickie Bites

    My husband, baby and I tried this for the first time today and all I can say is WOW. We walked in and Luis helped explain the menu, the different flavors, and what he recommended. We had a pretty difficult large order since we wanted our baby to try everything and he was so kind and patient the whole time. The food is amazing, the seasoning and sauces are 10/10. These are next level chicken nuggets

    Alex W.

    As a lover of all forms of chicken, especially chicken tenders, had to come give this place a try. I like the different options that they offer including chicken sandwiches, grilled chicken, chicken tenders, chicken bites, and even salads. A couple different sauce options as well. What I didn't love was the price and the fast food level quality. The fries instantly reminded me of "that other company's" waffle fries and everything else seems like it was frozen and tossed into a fryer. In my opinion, this establishment would be better as a drive through. This does not have the same level of quality as a place like The Cookshack or Pluckers would have. Still pretty good, just a step down.

    Menu Board
    Melissa P.

    Location was easy to find, love the drive thru option. It's located almost across the street from Chick-Fil-A and like 3 doors down from Canes. Figured give it a shot, as the reviews looked good. Food: good, wasn't (wowed) but it was good overall. Got the fully loaded fries and than extra chicken tenders on the side. Lite Nashville Heat with their signature sauce. Fries were so-so. Crispy and loaded up really well. But the sauce had a sweet taste too it and I didn't like the combo of that on my fries. Strips alone were much better than on the fries. Service: doesn't compare to other places. Staff seemed in different to my being there. But my order was quick and hot, so I won't complain too much.

    After unwrapping foil, it's kinda small.
    Melissa V.

    Updated reviews, No Thank You. However, I really wanted to try their Chicken Sandwich! It was a beautiful Sunday afternoon! Guess, what I was craving? You guessed it, Chic fil-A. Their closed on Sundays so, I decided Rule the Roost would be the next best thing. Rule the Roost will be rated with three P's. The environment was PLEASANT, the service was PLEASANT and it was pleasure to see that their still open in times like these. Simply Country with no heat for $4.99 was what I ordered. It came with a fresh warm glossy bun with a well breaded crispy Chicken Breast and pickles. It's definitely not Chick- fil-A but, it's worthy giving them a try.

    Emma B.

    We thought this place was drive-thru only due to COVID, but the inside is (now) open. We chose to sit outside anyway on the picnic benches as the weather was beautiful. We ordered, the Nashville Hot and the Cheesy Chicken Sandwiches as well as 3 tenders on the side. Both the chicken sandwiches were great, the bun held up good and tasted nice to boot. The fried chicken breast was tender, the Nashville hot is a decent amount of heat, I don't know if I'd want to go any hotter as I still want to enjoy my meal! If you know what I mean!!! We both commented on how good the pickles were. Mine was the cheesy sandwich, which comes with queso cheese, I was expecting it to be dripping off the sandwich but you could barely see it; which was sad, the bun had soaked it up too. Nonetheless the sandwich was still very enjoyable. The tenders were good, and the heat level of Nashville Hot, had a sweetness to it that we hadn't noticed in the sandwiches. However, the meat was more tender in the sandwich than the tenders. I was disappointed the sauces were prepackaged 'Ken's' and not made in house - perhaps this is due to COVID. The waffles fries were ok, they weren't the hottest, I think they'd been sat on the line. Sodas are behind the counter, so the employees do the refills for you, however though only had the standard Coke products. Prices were decent.

    Nashville Hot

    See all

    4 months ago

    Helpful 20
    Thanks 7
    Love this 17
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 2
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Erin P.
    0
    14
    11

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 1

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Made an account to give 5 stars. Everything exceeded expectation. Recommend the funnel fries.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Trevor H.

    Trevor H.

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 4
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Dana D.
    37
    75
    136

    2 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 2
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of C S.
    0
    1
    0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jimme L.
    0
    78
    116

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    why is it listed as a salad bar in apple maps haha this place is delicious! service is friendly. pleanty of seating.

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    I saw the manager "Christina" come from the bathroom without washing her hands and no gloves and handle food

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    6 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Trevor H.

    Trevor H.

    Helpful 11
    Thanks 0
    Love this 6
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 7

    Ask the Community - Rule the Roost

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Chicken Shop 3,061 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    Firehouse Subs

    Firehouse Subs

    3.9(25 reviews)
    0.4 miFar West
    $$

    One of the coolest Sandwich Shops I've ever been too! All the decor inside, is of a Firehouse…read moreStation. As soon as you walk in, you quickly notice the restaurant resembles a Fire Station. The have a Fireman's Uniform on display, the tables are Dalmatian print to symbolize the dog at a Fire Station station, red buckets are by the cashier to help you remember they use buckets to put the fires out too, they also have rectangled windows that you would find on a Bunk Room. I was greeted right away by a Hispanic Female. She had a thick accent but was really nice. She told me to take my time since it was my first time here. The crew was all Hispanic. They had the place kept clean. I ordered a small Turkey Sandwich but, she gave me a Medium Sized Sandwich? I ordered a gluten free bread but was charged a 1.00 more . I didn't see that it would cost more and she didn't explain that either. The bread was flavorless but, full filling. I didn't feel stuffed afterwards. My friends bread fell apart and got messy. Not sure what happened? The Turkey was sliced super thin with a thin serving of Turkey. There was a surplus of Shredded Lettuce, the Mayo was sweet, I prefer sliced Pickles vs a small Dill Spear. My Potato Soup was warm delicious, loaded with Chunks of Potatoes. The Oyster Crackers were some of the best I've had. I got two packs for a small bowl of soup. The have a Coca Cola Free Style Machine. I was able to try a few drinks. Coke Zero was ok. I tried a Vanilla Coke Zero. It was delicious. It tasted just like a Vanilla Coke. I also tried a new Flavor Called Tropical Coke Zero. It tasted sweet with a subtle taste of Cherry and Pineapple. Restrooms are clean. Prices are high. It was like $35.00 for two people? It was pretty busy with steady customers coming in. I would definitely recommend this place. I think the Kiddos would love this place.

    Been going to the location on Altamere for about a year twice a week or so but recently it has…read morebecome a bunch of rude sarcastic young mexican guys. I made the order at the counter the guy has this mocking kind of smirk on his face and some snide remarks. Went to pick it up when it was ready and another one of them says let's see you ordered double jalapeno's. Told him I had not and he smiled. Got back to my office and it has layers of jalapeno's. Decided not to go back but forgot about it a week or so later went again and they are laughing behind the counter and mocking the only other customer in the place in Spanish. Same sarcastic attitude when I ordered. Will never go there again.

    Photos
    Firehouse Subs - Inside

    Inside

    Firehouse Subs
    Firehouse Subs

    See all

    Wings Over Fort Worth

    Wings Over Fort Worth

    3.9(131 reviews)
    0.3 miFar West
    Grab-and-go
    Casual dining

    Ordered to-go from Wings Over Fort Worth and I was not disappointed! I got the cheese fries with…read moreCajun seasoning and a 10-piece with half Nashville Hot and half Cajun. Both flavors were solid, but the Cajun stole the show for me. It had just the right kick and flavor that kept me coming back for more. The cheese fries were a great side and paired perfectly with the wings. While waiting, I got to watch some Teen Titans on the TV, which was a fun little bonus that made the wait fly by. Staff was cool and easy to deal with, which always makes a pickup order that much smoother. The wings were done right and I'll definitely be placing another order soon.

    It was Wing Wednesday so, I headed over to Wings over Fort Worth. I had previously eaten my…read moreproteins for the day so, I ordered some Fries. They gave me a generous amount of Fries and I like the shape of the Fries. I just wish they would have added some Salt and Seasoning. The Ranch Dressing is flavorful but a little runny. It was dripping on the table. Drip. Drip. But, no worries they have a thick roll of Paper Towels on the table. My friend ordered the Boneless Buffalo Wings and shared them with me. She loved them! They had a unique Celery taste? Which I don't like. The young man at the counter winged it! He was ready to serve and with a smile! He delivered a lot of orders to a group of Young Marines. I showed him my review on Google to get the free Funnel Cake Fries. The Cashier just glanced at it and rang me up. Gosh, they were so good! Hot, crunchy with the sweet flavor of Powered Sugar! They also included two containers of Strawberry Sauce! It seemed like everyone had the same idea I did. I've never seen a crowd inside. A few families, to go orders, The Marines and a Single girl. Wings Over Fort Worth has many TVs. A Volleyball game was on, reruns of Garfield and Odie were on and some other Sporting event was on. So, head to Wings Over Fort Worth. They have a variety of simple foods to choose from.and some Funnel Cake Fries you will love!

    Photos
    Wings Over Fort Worth
    Wings Over Fort Worth
    Wings Over Fort Worth

    See all

    The Cookshack - Chicken Kale Salad

    The Cookshack

    4.5(560 reviews)
    3.8 miArlington Heights
    $$

    Slap you up sida the head good!…read more Bottom line,this is great chicken. Without a doubt the best chicken sandwich I've ever had. Enormous breast fried to a perfect golden brown at your desired heat level. Topped with a scoop of righteous house cole slaw and pickle slice on toasted Brioche perfection. Extensive menu including chicken strips, chicken and waffles, chicken sandwiches,ribs,hamburgers and salads. Comfortable and casual...elevated fast food. These guys deliver! Go!

    Visiting Fort Worth for the weekend so had to stop by. It's always great trying new places in…read moreanother city. Service was impeccable, impressive and down right excellent. The General Manager was friendly and knowledgeable. The other staff were polite and helpful. It was a warm welcome to the establishment. I had multiple requests and they were all taken care of. Ambiance was good no complaints. Dining room was clean and comfortable. I like that they offer booths and tables for seating. The decor is simple with chicken art. The vibe is laid back and gives a little bit of country down to earth feel. Mimosas were definitely full of champagne! Chicken sandwich was moist and juicy. I like the slaw and pickles that come on it. I chose medium heat, but next time I want it a bit more spicy. I wanted sweet heat sauce on it. I think there was a slight misunderstanding with that. The sauce that comes on it doesn't have a kick. Quick fix they brought me a side of it. Once I poured that SWEET HEAT SAICE on my chicken sandwich it was magical. My mouth was happy and excited. This sauce definitely makes a difference. You will be singing to the chicken GODS lol. It made the chicken taste so good. The fries were hot, a bit salty for my liking. They give you a generous portion of fries though. The sweet potato fries seem to be the popular choice. Everyone had them on their table. I will have to try those. Overall a very good visit! I left satisfied and FULL! It's a popular place on weekend and they get a good crowd. You can order margaritas, beer or mimosas so that's a bonus. Thanks Cookshack for the hospitality.

    Photos
    The Cookshack - Great menu and smiling faces.

    Great menu and smiling faces.

    The Cookshack - Chicken Sandwich with 7 fries

    Chicken Sandwich with 7 fries

    The Cookshack - Big Table

    See all

    Big Table

    Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

    Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

    3.1(49 reviews)
    0.2 miFar West
    $

    My daughters had been begging for me to take them to Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers for several…read moremonths even though they get to go there every time they visit their dad in Cali. We were cruising on Interstate 30 when I saw their name on a sign. They perked up when I pulled into the parking lot. Had there been a patio, we would have sat there since we had our canine. Instead, I left my vehicle on. Ordered. We all took turns waiting on the food and using the mostly clean restroom. I ate probably half of mine then shared with my dog outside while the girls finished inside where I could see them. There is a very nice grassy tree-shaded area out front just beyond their private parking lot. Well-manicured. The staff on 7.19.2025 was friendly and fast. The Cane's sauce was just like I remembered it from my days in California. The chicken was a bit on the greasy side for me, but nonetheless it was tender and flavorful even alone. Their crinkle fries are good to me. Sweet tea was refreshing. For three "The 3 Finger Combos" with drinks ($9.59 each) the total was $31.14. Not bad! Drive-thru available. RATING BREAKDOWN Food: 4 | Service: 4 | Ambiance: 4 | Price: 4

    It was National Iced Tea day and I got the memo! A 22oz Ice Tea was added to my Caniac card. I…read morewalked in and there was no one at the register. Then a young Hispanic guy notified his team member that I was waiting at the counter. Then, this girl came to the register and took my order right away told me the price of my tea then I handed her my Canes card and it was Free 99. Score! Lol. I ordered two Chicken Strips forgot to tell them that I wanted Hearty pieces so, I ended up with small pieces? Waaa! They were really good though. They were seasoned but could have been cooked a little more. I forgot to tell them extra crispy, darn. The table I chose to sit at reaked like smelly feet! I asked the Cashier ,when she was nearby, iif I could have some wipes to wipe down the area. She did it for me. I was telling her about the smell. She said, she thought she smelled something earlier! She said, some people are smelly! lol. Well, I'm thankful for my Free Sweet Tea. Appreciative of the Cashier that wipped the Booth and Chairs down and a little disappointed on the size of the strips because, size matters. Lol. Everything is bigger in Texas. That won't stop me from coming though. So, Happy National Iced Tea day!

    Photos
    Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
    Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
    Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

    See all

    Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - Chicken tenders, Mac and cheese and baked beans

    Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken

    4.3(938 reviews)
    5.5 miSouthside
    $$

    When hanging out on Magnolia St....you eat Gus's Fried Chicken! The spice level was perfect--just…read morethe right amount of heat to give it a bold kick without overpowering the flavor. The chicken itself was crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and packed with that signature seasoning that keeps you coming back for more. But let me tell you--the fried pickles are hands down my absolute favorite! Perfectly crispy, not greasy at all, and served hot with that irresistible crunch. I could honestly order those alone and be happy. The atmosphere was laid-back and welcoming, and the service matched the quality of the food--friendly, fast, and attentive. If you're craving real, flavorful fried chicken with a kick, Gus's is a must-visit. I'll definitely be back!

    Great company. Good food. The wait was very long. But it was worth the wait. Meat was so crispy,…read morethe green were sweeter than I ever had them. Everyone's different, not saying they were bad. Just different. And the Mac was not my favorite. Once I saw they pour the bag of Mac n cheese in a heater. Then I was like ahh. I just figured it would be home made like the pies and chicken. Our waiter was sweet and we even had dessert. Recommend the chocolate pie warmed with ice cream. Love. Definitely not too bad. Will come back again. And try different sides.

    Photos
    Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - Seating

    Seating

    Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
    Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - I meant to take a picture of the food but it was so good I ate it before I realized.

    See all

    I meant to take a picture of the food but it was so good I ate it before I realized.

    Rule the Roost - chickenshop - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...