Roots and Leaves: Casa de Kava

hey it's a chill place, and David is especially cool 😎

Have not had food here, so I couldn’t respond to the query… but EVERYTHING THAT I HAVE experienced here is uplifting and gentle and the offerings of tea and cafe are truly exceptional…

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

I usually love coming here to hang out with friends—the atmosphere is great and the crowd is always really chill. Unfortunately, the past few visits have been disappointing because of the service. Most of the staff are fine, but the bartender with the black ponytail and beard has been consistently unfriendly.

On our most recent visit, my husband and I felt like we were being given attitude the entire night. When we went up for another round, he was sitting and chatting instead of taking orders, and even when he made eye contact with us, he turned away. When he finally did come over, he was curt and dismissive.

I’ve worked in the service industry for five years, so I fully understand how hard the job can be and that everyone deals with difficult customers. But in this case, we were polite, patient, and respectful—always saying please and thank you. It was frustrating that the experience still felt targeted and demeaning.

I really do enjoy this place and don’t want one person to ruin the experience, but it’s hard not to when the service feels like this.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 2

Super chill spot with a wide range of drink options. Good spot for doing some computer work and such.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kava has been awful for weeks now, not the fault of staff who are great, but I have stopped spending money here as a result

I normally don't complain about services, but this young man had a horrible attitude. I got a coffee, he filled it maybe just a little over half and for $5. He also had an issue with me paying with cash.
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Service: 1

Super duper spot! How lovely it is to see people of such different life paths and histories coming together and really getting to know each other. Interesting deals each to to check out, art night on Mondays, open mic on Tuesdays, and various events over each month keep things fresh & funky.

Go check it out!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

They were co welcoming and though I was from out of town, they treated me as part of their community. The kava was wonderful and strong. If you are passing through town I definitely recommend swinging by!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Love the people and vibe of Kava bar! Great experience, chill atmosphere, great drinks. Only suggestion is to get at least 2 people (or more) covering happy hour, we had 1 guy trying to serve over 50 people.

The drinks are Not as classy as at other Kava establishments, despite coming with a similar price tag. More competition would leave me to be less empathetic, Having a non drunken third place to socialize at as well as receive medicine like kava and the so called ethnobotanical tea, is Absolutely crucial for the health of our Communities. Many thanks to the owners and employees here

Vegetarian options: All options of vegetarian!

Parking: At least ten parking spots right out front and many surrounding

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Specialty Kava

This is a night life oasis in a desert of failing bars and cliche bourgeois Santa Fe bar/restaurants. I stumbled upon this place for a late night study session, and found both the tea tenders and the patrons to be authentic, enjoyable and chill. I had some of the most enriching conversations with the regulars, and really got there was a sense of community in this place. The atmosphere is comfortable with big leather chairs, a large bar, and it felt like a safe place to be for all. Great place to meet friends, get some work done, and they even have a performance space. I'll definitely be back.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Bar tenders will steal your stuff and act like its your fault. Been an increasing regular for the past few months, until I left my hat one night and it was subsequently taken by an employee with no intention of returning it. As soon as I realized I had forgotten something, I called and was assured they had it and would hold it until I returned to get it. By the time I made it back a few days later, i was informed by a bartender that another employee had decided to take it home and keep it. When I raised concern over the fact I was assured it would be kept for me, I was told it was “just a bummer” as the bartender waked away dismissively. I tried to ask two other employees about it, both of which told me basically the same thing, one even saying they knew who had it but would not tell me. Absolutely absurd, unprofessional and scummy behavior from a community I was just beginning to feel at home with. Frustrating, disappointing and just plain mean honestly. Would not recommend unless you enjoy having personal items stolen from you by the people working.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 1

So happy to find a Kava and Kratom spot in the area. All the tenders are lovely and the atmosphere is chill. ?

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Kava Growler to Go

Great time!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Kava Tea Bowl

Very chill environment, nice staff and great drinks. Great place to chill or hang.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5