Try everything! It's all fresh and local. Super friendly staff and great service. Not a lot of seating so get there early if you want to sit inside.

House salad with tofu ???????? (Hint: they'll let you replace the feta with tofu for a vegan option !) Love the mason jar waters and cloth napkins!

Beautiful garden-like. ❤️ their spicy banh mi . I ❤️ they serve natural ???? which is VERY difficult to find in LR. 1 of few places w hours to incl Sun nights. Something here for all. Super customer svc.

The omelet was so good! It came with a salad -- I thought that was a weird breakfast pairing, but it was actually great! Sausage had a unique flavor & tasted fresh & delicious! Loved this place! ❤️

The banh mi is interesting but I would rather get a classic Vietnamese banh mi for $3. The hamburger , however, might be one of the best I've ever had. Tender meat, fresh bun , and great flavor balance.

Love the expansion with more room! Get the Dante's Inferno Burger , love the combo of spicy and sweet! Spicy chocolate brownie is rich and delish!

The Root Benny is delicious! I like bringing guests here for breakfast , it's home cooked goodness, and we don't have to cook or clean . Pet friendly patio is a plus.

Breakfast sausage - great flavor and texture. Pancakes - delicious with crispy edges. Hot apple cider is a fav-tad expensive but endless refills. Atmosphere-cozy. Staff - awesome.

Vegetarian options , local produce , boho decor, super cool staff !

Get the eggs banh mi . Get it. It's the weirdest thing on the menu and it's amazing. It's also pretty spicy so bear that in mind.

The fried okra was perfect, as was the butternut squash soup with creme fraiche . The line was really long, but it was worth it!

What a perfect place to get an amazing breakfast away off the tourist map...locally grown fresh ingredients and a nice outdoor seating area , free parking .

Tofu bahn mi and ginger lemonade- so refreshing!

Enjoyed the fresh take on food, their mimosas and the courtyard was adorable

Love this place, but I literally waited 1 hour for a grilled cheese sandwich . Avoid weekends at lunch . Get the fried okra if it's on the specials list- so good.

Literally everthing is great. They get their meat daily from local farms and their order number cards are designed after various farms that supply to them.

Best food in LR. Deviled egg sandwich , peach pancakes , baked goods ...all of it. Fresh, local and great-tasting food. Relaxing atmosphere as well .

The banh mi is awesome, but the vegan breakfast hash is awesome. Also, everyone who works here is awesome.

While it is vegan and vegetarian focussed, the hamburgers are better than Cotham's...juicy with a homegrown tomato .

The Eggs Bahn Mi were amazing & spiced great. The biscuits & gravy are legit. Great little joint in SOMA

Everything is amazing, but the pimento cheeseburger was perfect. Don't miss it.

Breakfast : eggs bánh mí . Sub the crostini for a buttermilk biscuit with muscadine wine jelly if you can.

A little scant on the indoor seating, but the owners have made The Root Café an example of sustainability. The food is organic , local, and the restaurant is built green and found in an emerging area.

Today, in addition to sweet potato fries , there were eggplant fries on the menu...if you ever have such luck, get them!

Banh Mi , vegan breakfast scramble , pancakes , biscuits

The Portabella Vegan was delish!!!! Love the atmosphere....very eclectic !!!

Not only is the food/service fast, fresh, & friendly , but the community art and news there inspires my creativity.

Sweet potato fries . Always choose the sweet potato fries ...????????

There's almost always a long line to get in and a long wait to get food. The wait is worth it, don't give up!

Everything is terrific.

The dipping sauce for sweet potato fries is wonderfully smoky and flavorful! Try it.

Get some fries to go with your meal. They're the best fries I have ever had!

Burger chicken salad tea atmosphere outdoor seating cookies

They made my made my breakfast healthy & I loved it.

Great vegan bánh mi

The vegan banh mi . Probably the best vegan meal in town .

Sweet potato fries ....for days!!! I wish they served them at brunch .

Get there before 11 to ensure that you get place to sit and avoid all the rush!

The Eggs Banh Mi was delicious. Highly recommended.

All the food we tried was great.

Fresh food , vegetarian options

The spicy bahn mi is delicious, but they go a little heavy on the sauce.

When having the Bahnmi Sandwich try it on a bratwurst bun for a softer bite.

Add a duck egg to your burger . ;)

Busy place. I tried smoked (grilled) mushrooms and it was not bad.

Tasty food. Very slow service. Take a book and relax.

A great place to have lunch . Locally grown produce, meat, eggs , etc. Amazing!

Uses local products in food. Very hip joint.

Great place!!!

Try anything and everything you'll soon be a regular of the root.