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    The Roost

    3.6 (5 reviews)

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    1 year ago

    Great food! Their Badgerville Spicy sandwich is my go to, they put coleslaw on it. Cheese curds are prime.

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    1 year ago

    this place is so overpriced and so bad. the chicken is not even fried. butterbird or canes is a much better option on state street.

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    Pikkito - Lomo saltado

    Pikkito

    4.2(9 reviews)
    6.5 miJunction Ridge

    Second visit -- first time at the new location -- and unfortunately a disappointing one. I was…read moregenuinely excited to bring a friend and support a local spot I've enjoyed in the past. The décor and overall aesthetic are lovely, but the food and service didn't come close to matching the first time. The biggest issue was temperature. Majority of food on the plate was not hot and not warm -- not the chicken, not the rice, not the beans. At the previous location, you could see the chickens roasting on the spit, and the food arrived hot and fresh. Here, I'm not sure what's happening behind the scenes, but the food temps indicate it had all been sitting. The only item that was freshly prepared were the plantains. I didn't bring it up to the server because she was checked out the entire time, and honestly, I can't expect her to remedy the kitchen if she can't bring waters. Why is the kitchen sending out food that clearly isn't hot? Is it being held in a steamer? If so the temps are not being checked and that becomes a food safety issue beyond quality‑control issues. Service itself also missed the mark. The pretty glasses are small -- though pretty-- and I had to flag the server down for refills. Same with the sauces that are supposed to come with the meal; they only arrived after I asked. To be clear it was 1:00 on a Monday and there was one other table in the place at arrival, and one table after our arrival. I had been planning another visit to introduce a different friend, but after this experience, I don't think I'll be returning. I hope things improve, because the new space deserves better execution than what's currently coming out of the kitchen.

    OMG this place - it felt like getting a home cooked meal in a tropical wonderland. I came here with…read morea group of friends after it came highly recommended. This place has such a fun atmosphere, it's bright and cheery and full of greenery and bright colors. Just what was needed in the midst of March snowfall. We came for lunch so I didn't have a chance to try and of the fun sounding alcoholic beverages on their drink menu, but it's on my list to come back here. I ended up getting the arroz con pollo. Perfectly cooked chicken over cilantro rice with a bunch of yummy stuff in it! There were two different sauces on the table, I don't even know what they were, but I used both on my rice (even though it didn't need any help) and they were delicious. If I had a complaint, I wish there was an option (charge me $2 extra?) to have the chicken taken off the bone... probably one of my least favorite things to do but I feel I'm in the minority. It wasn't super busy when we went, but our server was still very attentive and kind. Can't wait to come back.

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    Sista's Chicken and Fish

    Sista's Chicken and Fish

    4.1(13 reviews)
    1.4 miBay Creek

    Visited Sista's for the first time for lunch on Saturday with friends. The venue is connected to a…read moregas station and shares a small parking lot. Upon entrance, there are 3 small tables that fit around 6 guests. We didn't have trouble getting a table (as most folks do take out). Heard great things about their wings and tried their dry rub lemon pepper wings along with their catfish. The wings were excellent - very crispy, well-seasoned, and had plenty of spice. The catfish was also cooked well. I enjoyed their hot sauce, bbq sauce, and jerk sauce. The food was fried well and not too oily. Overall, had a great experience - would recommend.

    Now that they have a brick and mortar storefront (attached to the gas station), I stopped in during…read moretheir grand opening. The interior is set up mainly for takeaway with a few high tops for those wishing to dine in. It was awesome to see the amount of people waiting in line to order-a testament to the quality of their food. The menu is quite extensive with fried chicken and fish, sandwiches, ribs, and plenty of sides. Everything is made to order to expect a little bit of a wait but it is definitely worth the wait. My chicken sammy was perfectly cooked and nestled in between a brioche bun with lettuce and sauce. I enjoyed the beer batter on the fried chicken. Complete with french fries it was a hearty lunch. Took some of their banana pudding home. May be the best in Madison-absolutely amazing and a must get! Their staff is extremely warm and welcoming. I will definitely be back to try more. A perfect addition to the Park Street corridor.

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