Roost - Hamden

American, Ice Cream, Burgers

Roost

Roost
4.2 / 5 (644 reviews)

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Roost is a lively fast-casual spot serving bold, flavor-forward comfort food—standout juicy fried chicken, chicken-and-waffles, a spicy Angry Bird burger, excellent street fries and shakes. Portions feel generous and prices reasonable, with friendly, efficient service, clean decor, and a small patio. Ordering is fast (including a pay-before-arrival pickup system) and kid meals are a good value. A few items can be inconsistent—grilled chicken is drier and some sandwiches don’t include fries—but overall it’s an approachable, crave-worthy neighborhood destination.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Anjie

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★ 4.2 / 5 from 644 reviews
jess-mallory-1
21.09.2023

We received a gift card from our neighbors and decided to visit Roost today to try the food. We were very glad we did! The presentation and flavor of the dishes were excellent. The restaurant, including the restrooms, was very clean, and the staff were friendly and efficient. Our food arrived quickly, with no long wait at all. I ordered the chicken served on two large, delicious waffles drizzled with maple syrup. I highly recommend Roost to anyone. Give it a try—you won’t be disappointed!

sam-liik
21.09.2023

I really enjoyed this fast-casual restaurant. There are plenty of options on the menu, including burgers, salads, and bowls. They have a small patio where you can sit outside and enjoy your meal, which is a nice touch. The food is served directly to your table, which I appreciated. The salad was delicious, and I'm already craving another one!

nivesh-aggarwal
21.09.2023

The food here is fantastic and definitely worth the price. I highly recommend the Angry Bird burger if you enjoy spicy dishes. The fried chicken is juicy and packed with flavor. The street fries and chocolate shake are also outstanding. I would definitely recommend this restaurant!

anjie-dawkins
21.09.2023

One of the best places around! I can 't believe I hesitated to try it. Now that i have, I am hooked. I keep trying to get others to check it out- but then again I want them to stay EXACTLY the way they are now. I know once it 'picks up ' I 'm hoping the quality of food and service don 't change.

geoffrey-j-miller
21.09.2023

The Chicken and Waffles Sandwich was a solid A-. Good clean decor, good crispy chicken. (The grilled chicken was a bit dry and underwhelming, so stick with the crispy. The kids meals come with a main, apple, drink, and ice cream for $6, so I definitely recommend that if you have kids.

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