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    Rule the Roost

    4.1 (254 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    RULE THE ROOST ATMOSPHERE

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

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    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.

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    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. :-)

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    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!

    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.

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    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.

    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

    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.

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

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

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    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.

    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!

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