# Roots Chicken Shak > Counter service outlet inside an upscale food court offers duck fat fried chicken and crispy, flavorful sandwiches. Outdoor seating and a bar area provide a casual, lively atmosphere amid a busy grocery store setting. Prices remain reasonable despite a slight quality decline. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/RootsChickenShak1 - Address: 1801 E 51st St, Austin, Texas, United States - Phone: +15122361020 - Website: https://www.mainstreatfoodhall.com/roots-chicken-shak/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb_restaurant&utm_content=mainstreat ## What it is good for - Biscuits — 10/10 - Sandwich — 9.5/10 - Chicken Sandwich — 9.4/10 - Fried Chicken — 9/10 - American Food — 9/10 - Tea — 8.3/10 - Food — 8.3/10 - Salad — 7.5/10 - Outdoor Space — 6.7/10 - Outdoor Seating — 6.7/10 ## What people say - "This chicken sandwich is juicy, flavorful, and perfectly priced." - "The salad greens are real, not just iceburg." - "I thought the sweet tea with mint was excellent." ## Good to know - Parking is chaotic but available at the HEB supermarket. - Roots Chicken Shak is located inside the Mueller HEB food court. - Food is made to order, so expect a wait time. - You can grab your food and take it to comfortable seating areas. - Credit cards and mobile payments are accepted. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.