The Roost
7371 E. 116th Street
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 842-3735
The Roost is one of many local restaurants and bars owned by Ed Sahm. Previously, Sahm’s Bar and Grill earned a positive review on Would I Buy It Again? I am a big breakfast eater and decided to check out some local food looking for an alternative to the Original Pancake House in Fishers.
As I walked into the Roost, its old-fashioned small feel got me in the mood for a good local breakfast. Service was quick and efficient at the Roost throughout breakfast. As I opened the menu, I saw the price was right with most menu choices between $4.50-$8.00. Within 2 minutes, I had a kettle of bold coffee on my table, a must for someone like me who drinks about 6 cups of coffee a day. Off to a good start.
Biscuits and Gravy $4.79
A large serving with two biscuits halved and topped with the gravy. I do prefer when the gravy comes in a bowl and you can put the gravy over the biscuit when you’re ready so it does not get soggy as these were beginning to. Although the smooth white gravy, had plenty of sausage and was good, it was not rich like a gravy that is made in the same pan as the sausage. The big problem is the gravy was lukewarm at best and by the time I got to the 2nd biscuit, it was cold.
Chorizo Breakfast Burrito
Chorizo Breakfast Burrito with Hash Browns $6.99
When I see chorizo, I get excited. Yet this chorizo had less spice than most regular breakfast sausage. This burrito failed in every aspect. The shell was either getting stale or over cooked as it was dry and wanted to crumble. The scrambled eggs were dry and overcooked and there was little cheese inside the burrito. Although the salsa that came with it was fresh tasting, it wasn’t enough to come close to saving this burrito. The hash browns were a thick clumpy mess with the potato in the middle not cooked to get that hash brown crispiness most people like and the bottom burned and rock hard. Stick with Qdoba if you want a good breakfast burrito.
Southwestern Omelet $7.99
Apparently the omelet got the cheese that was supposed to be in the burrito. The southwestern came with sausage, parsley, cilantro, bell pepper, chopped tomatoes, topped with cheddar and mozzarella cheese and a bowl of fresh fruit. The eggs had a moist finish and the ingredients were well dispersed throughout the omelet but had seasoning and was bland.
Would I Buy It Again? Between the burnt hash browns, cold biscuits and gravy, stale or overcooked burrito shell the answer is No. I am still hunting for a good local place to get a simple affordable breakfast. Until then, I will stick with the breakfast burrito at Qdoba.
-EatHSE
I have been to the Roost before and I agree that it is overpriced for the food that you get. The food is decent, but the prices are too high.
Aww, that just looks like a really disappointing visit all around
There’s a great little diner here in Crawfordsville called Diggers Cafe. They have what I consider to be really great biscuits and gravy. Lots of other great stuff, too. It’s a solid little diner.
Have you tried City Cafe for breakfast? It’s on Penn and Michigan. They are not open on Sundays, just Mon – Sat, but they have the best eggs benedict in the city, home-made cinnamon buns and I’ve heard from friends (b/c I always get the benedict) that their breakfast burrito and biscuits and gravy are killer.
I came here to suggest City Cafe also Henry’s on East has a good breakfast.
I have to respectfully disagree with your review. While I typically get the same thing each time (a breakfast plate with eggs, meat and hash browns and a biscuit and gravy instead of toast), I think if you order carefully (true of ANY place, really) you will get a good breakfast at a reasonable price. Certainly much cheaper than Original Pancake House. The wonderful thing about a local place like this is that they will do anything the way you want it. Prefer your gravy in a bowl on the side? They’ll do it. Gladly.
I will say that there are visits when I feel that The Roost has not been at the top of its game, but for us they tend to hit the mark much more than they miss. I would urge you to go again sometime and see if you have a different experience.
Can I request a review? I’d like to see the Q’doba breakfast burrito.
Still haven’t been to Q’doba…what’s wrong with me?
Of course you can request. That burrito is so good. I am trying not to spend 1,000 calories at b-fast, but I might have to suck it up….. or suck it in.
I agree, the chains seems to nickel and dime substitutions without any focus on customer service. Remember a review on here is only on person’s opinion and we are always glad to have yours!
I want you to eat a 1,000 calorie breakfast burrito so I don’t have to.
I understand…I’ve saved a TON of calories by splitting my food with people….I can get a feel for the meal with a half portion from time to time…
Hmmm. That place has usually been pretty good. Obviously, it depends on what you get, but I think their lunch menu is pretty decent.
Sausage gravy is wonderful to the point where if I won the lottery I would probably fill a swimming pool with it in my back yard. I also think that the quality of the biscuits should show through a bit, rather than just slopping a gallon of gravy on top.
Biscuits in Broad Ripple is by far one of the best breakfast place’s in town.The price’s are low and the food portions are pretty big.
The biscuits and gravy look a little like, no, a lot like creamy New England clam chowder.
Stopped by the Uptown Cafe in Noblesville last weekend after the Farmers Market & I was AMAZED at the transformation! I used to go to this place in the 80′s & it defined greasy spoon (as did Wheelers Truck Stop). New owner, new menu & new decor. Great menu & service!
Highly recommend you checking this place out for a review!