Crispy chicken and bold flavors at The Rusty Roost

Walk-ins welcome. Open today 11AM to 9PM.

Where Crispy Meets Bold

Hand-breaded chicken sandwiches, wings, and tenders, made fresh every day in Cornelius.

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Skip the line, grab the box, and get to eating. Hot, fresh, and ready when you are.

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Feed the Whole Coop

Office parties, backyard bashes, or Sunday family gatherings. We bring the heat and the sweet by the platter.

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4.8

Based on 4 first-party reviews

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Big Mamma Marcus
"Best chicken sandwich in Lake Norman. The Rusty Classic is ridiculous, crispy, juicy, not greasy."

2026-03-12

Jenna "Hot Honey" R.
"Sauce flight is a must. Kids loved the tenders combo and we were in and out in ten minutes."

2026-02-28

David the Wing King
"Spicy Rusty has real heat. Wish the dining room was bigger but the food makes up for it."

2026-01-15

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LAKE NORMAN MAGAZINE | CHARLOTTE EATS | CORNELIUS WEEKLY

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