Went here with a group of friends for dinner. Was not sure what to expect being in a small town. We were all pleasantly surprised with the food. Everything was fantastic! I ordered the Roots Burger and the Risotto. The butter spread that was on this burger was amazing, no ketchup needed. The burger was cooked to perfection. The risotto taste amazing... my wife ordered the pulled pork enchiladas, also delicious. Friends ordered the bone in pork chop... also amazing! If you are a local or just traveling through I would definitely recommend stopping here for dinner. The service was great, and the atmosphere was relaxed. Expect about $30-$40 per person.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dave Burley
I’m confused at what their idea of a hamburger is. First of all, I ordered it rare and it came out med well but, it was shaped like a meatball. I did not send it back which I should have but I didn’t want to have to wait for a new one that would more than likely have come out the same shape. My wife ordered a tuna melt that came out cold and with no cheese. She said it tasted good but it was not what she ordered. I doubt very much that we will be back. 🙁
Melissa H
The food was really good! I have a few minor complaints (burgers were too thick which made them cooked inconsistently and bacon jam was all gristle!) but the curry chicken salad and chickpeas were amazing!
My kid got stung by a sweatbee in the waiting lobby right by the door. She was fine and it could have happened anywhere so not the restaurant's fault! But it'd be nice to have a heat lamp for waiting outside. Although waiting at the wine bar is a great option for those into that! I can't believe we had a 45 minute wait on a Wed afternoon at 1:30! No festivals or anything going on that I knew of. Just super busy, so be prepared!
Alcoholic drink menu is great. The Gincident was so delicious. Definitely worth a try.
The outdoor patio was warm, but definitely lacking the same cozy indoor vibes. Maybe a few more plants or ceiling drapes could help.
I'd recommend Roots for visitors, especially!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Hannah Holland
Got their apricot chicken sandwich with the cranberry zucchini salad, and my husband got their house burger and fries- everything was amazing! Truely a meal we plan to return for.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tess McKinley
Great atmosphere and food and if you're outside, you can literally smell the grapes! The view was gorgeous! The service was good but we had a large group and one person didn't get their food until 10-15 minutes later after the rest of us and there was no discount given or way to make it right for the one person. I would definitely eat there again though.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Demi K.
We stopped at Roots Café while visiting town for some fall excursions, and what an amazing find! The atmosphere, the people, and the food were all incredible. Everything was so fresh and delicious, and our server Alex was outstanding — friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. The entire experience was unmatched, and we can’t wait to come back tomorrow for breakfast!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cindy Madar
Love how ROOTS Cafe offers farm to table dining. This is a unique restaurant in which hostess will not inform you of wait time for tables but comes out to seat coustomers when tables are clean and ready. Wait long was minimal considering every table was taken during our afternoon visit. While waiting in line you may witness food deliveries. You might see Lots of fresh farm veggies as well as other healthy food being delivered through the front door by using hand trucks through the local farms as you are in line waiting for a table. This gives ROOTS Cafe its unique personality in a sense by seeing all the healthy good produce which you will be dreaming about eating. This not only makes it more of a personal unique atmosphere for the coustomer but also makes for a personal welcome and it leaves for a feeling of comfort and being at home. We took what ever table was readily available and enjoyed the heated out door tent which provided a beautiful view of the vineyard and hills on a cool beautiful fall day. Tables were set with fresh flowers and spaced adequately. Menu provided wine IPA/ beer selection as well as a nice selection of non-alcholic drinks. Entree as well as soup and appetizers change daily according to seasonal produce. Roots cafe has a fb page which you may check out as far as menu items are available. Sour dough bread is offered daily for choice of bread but the hostess mentioned count of sour bread is actually countless seeing as they go through so many loaves. I started out with a cup of pumpkin soup as appetizer of choice. It was a creamy bowl of deliciousness with the right amount of pumpkin flavor. The sunflower seeds was an excellent topper. Moving on for Entree choice was the polenta sandwich piled high with polenta egg green peppers maple bacon green peppers lettuce onion. The cafe does not believe in being skimpy with its sandwiches! The roll was fresh soft and gave it the sandwich the added compliment. Server was excellent. Fast efficient and helped in answering questions about the menu as well as offered a few suggestions on where I could buy sourdough bread locally. Parking is limited with a small lot free parking is offered on the street. Prices are excellent for what you are receiving regarding menu items: Creative cooking with healthy fresh wholesome good food and large size portions. And as I come to concluding the review of Roots cafe Id like to mention I love the concept of not only networking with local business as well as farmers in the community but actually buying the farmers food to make the best of dining for the public. This is the type of business concept I grew up with. Community. And by witnessing Roots cafe introducing farm to table through the restaurant I can see it at work and it is what appears to be a thriving restaurant with hard work providing fresh local farmer produce as well as creating delicious meals for community and the public to enjoy. Thank you Roots Cafe. I look forward to my next visit
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Laura
Food was excellent you can tell the chef really cares about the food. I had curried chicken salad and they put it open on lettuce instead of the wrap for me zucchini and yellow squash with shallots. Service was great. Price was good atmosphere nice but a little loud to me. I think it's just because the layout. And it would not stop me from going back again which I certainly intend to do. Also I'm a decaf coffee drinker and they had very good decaf coffee probably Swiss water decaf. I highly recommend the Roof Cafe.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Peggy Bowen
Extremely crowded, poorly organized, and rude .
Dee G
This is a late review because we ate there in May however, I must say it was absolutely five star plus. Wonderful service and atmosphere ,great cocktails, delicious appetizers, fantastic food, prompt attention from all wait staff.
Amazing food and atmosphere, can't wait to come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ellen Dehm Rye
Fresh delicious food, vegetarian options, creative recipes, friendly and fast service! We loved Roots Cafe and rate it 12 out of 10! Highly recommend!
Ned
Very nice atmosphere and charming place. Super slow seating (no one even acknowledged us for over 10 minutes when we came in, kind of odd!). Service was also really slow given the amount of staff and the amount of other people there. The food was OK, but the service ruined the vibe and the experience. The winery outback is awesome, and we had excellent service there! We highly recommend checking that out.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 2
Tom Jones
Great food, great service and a great atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Clinton Messenger
A must, even if you’re not in the area. Phenomenal atmosphere, service, and food. I can’t even express how great this place is. You won’t be disappointed.
Went here with a group of friends for dinner. Was not sure what to expect being in a small town. We were all pleasantly surprised with the food. Everything was fantastic! I ordered the Roots Burger and the Risotto. The butter spread that was on this burger was amazing, no ketchup needed. The burger was cooked to perfection. The risotto taste amazing... my wife ordered the pulled pork enchiladas, also delicious. Friends ordered the bone in pork chop... also amazing!
If you are a local or just traveling through I would definitely recommend stopping here for dinner. The service was great, and the atmosphere was relaxed.
Expect about $30-$40 per person.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I’m confused at what their idea of a hamburger is. First of all, I ordered it rare and it came out med well but, it was shaped like a meatball. I did not send it back which I should have but I didn’t want to have to wait for a new one that would more than likely have come out the same shape. My wife ordered a tuna melt that came out cold and with no cheese. She said it tasted good but it was not what she ordered. I doubt very much that we will be back. 🙁
The food was really good! I have a few minor complaints (burgers were too thick which made them cooked inconsistently and bacon jam was all gristle!) but the curry chicken salad and chickpeas were amazing!
My kid got stung by a sweatbee in the waiting lobby right by the door. She was fine and it could have happened anywhere so not the restaurant's fault! But it'd be nice to have a heat lamp for waiting outside. Although waiting at the wine bar is a great option for those into that! I can't believe we had a 45 minute wait on a Wed afternoon at 1:30! No festivals or anything going on that I knew of. Just super busy, so be prepared!
Alcoholic drink menu is great. The Gincident was so delicious. Definitely worth a try.
The outdoor patio was warm, but definitely lacking the same cozy indoor vibes. Maybe a few more plants or ceiling drapes could help.
I'd recommend Roots for visitors, especially!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Got their apricot chicken sandwich with the cranberry zucchini salad, and my husband got their house burger and fries- everything was amazing! Truely a meal we plan to return for.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great atmosphere and food and if you're outside, you can literally smell the grapes! The view was gorgeous! The service was good but we had a large group and one person didn't get their food until 10-15 minutes later after the rest of us and there was no discount given or way to make it right for the one person. I would definitely eat there again though.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
We stopped at Roots Café while visiting town for some fall excursions, and what an amazing find! The atmosphere, the people, and the food were all incredible. Everything was so fresh and delicious, and our server Alex was outstanding — friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. The entire experience was unmatched, and we can’t wait to come back tomorrow for breakfast!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love how ROOTS Cafe offers farm to table dining. This is a unique restaurant in which hostess will not inform you of wait time for tables but comes out to seat coustomers when tables are clean and ready. Wait long was minimal considering every table was taken during our afternoon visit. While waiting in line you may witness food deliveries. You might see Lots of fresh farm veggies as well as other healthy food being delivered through the front door by using hand trucks through the local farms as you are in line waiting for a table. This gives ROOTS Cafe its unique personality in a sense by seeing all the healthy good produce which you will be dreaming about eating. This not only makes it more of a personal unique atmosphere for the coustomer but also makes for a personal welcome and it leaves for a feeling of comfort and being at home. We took what ever table was readily available and enjoyed the heated out door tent which provided a beautiful view of the vineyard and hills on a cool beautiful fall day. Tables were set with fresh flowers and spaced adequately. Menu provided wine IPA/ beer selection as well as a nice selection of non-alcholic drinks. Entree as well as soup and appetizers change daily according to seasonal produce. Roots cafe has a fb page which you may check out as far as menu items are available. Sour dough bread is offered daily for choice of bread but the hostess mentioned count of sour bread is actually countless seeing as they go through so many loaves.
I started out with a cup of pumpkin soup as appetizer of choice. It was a creamy bowl of deliciousness with the right amount of pumpkin flavor. The sunflower seeds was an excellent topper. Moving on for Entree choice was the polenta sandwich piled high with polenta egg green peppers maple bacon green peppers lettuce onion. The cafe does not believe in being skimpy with its sandwiches! The roll was fresh soft and gave it the sandwich the added compliment.
Server was excellent. Fast efficient and helped in answering questions about the menu as well as offered a few suggestions on where I could buy sourdough bread locally. Parking is limited with a small lot free parking is offered on the street.
Prices are excellent for what you are receiving regarding menu items: Creative cooking with healthy fresh wholesome good food and large size portions.
And as I come to concluding the review of Roots cafe Id like to mention I love the concept of not only networking with local business as well as farmers in the community but actually buying the farmers food to make the best of dining for the public. This is the type of business concept I grew up with. Community. And by witnessing Roots cafe introducing farm to table through the restaurant I can see it at work and it is what appears to be a thriving restaurant with hard work providing fresh local farmer produce as well as creating delicious meals for community and the public to enjoy. Thank you Roots Cafe. I look forward to my next visit
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was excellent you can tell the chef really cares about the food. I had curried chicken salad and they put it open on lettuce instead of the wrap for me zucchini and yellow squash with shallots. Service was great. Price was good atmosphere nice but a little loud to me. I think it's just because the layout. And it would not stop me from going back again which I certainly intend to do. Also I'm a decaf coffee drinker and they had very good decaf coffee probably Swiss water decaf. I highly recommend the Roof Cafe.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Extremely crowded, poorly organized, and rude .
This is a late review because we ate there in May however, I must say it was absolutely five star plus. Wonderful service and atmosphere ,great cocktails, delicious appetizers, fantastic food, prompt attention from all wait staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Amazing food and atmosphere, can't wait to come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fresh delicious food, vegetarian options, creative recipes, friendly and fast service! We loved Roots Cafe and rate it 12 out of 10! Highly recommend!
Very nice atmosphere and charming place. Super slow seating (no one even acknowledged us for over 10 minutes when we came in, kind of odd!). Service was also really slow given the amount of staff and the amount of other people there. The food was OK, but the service ruined the vibe and the experience. The winery outback is awesome, and we had excellent service there! We highly recommend checking that out.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 2
Great food, great service and a great atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A must, even if you’re not in the area. Phenomenal atmosphere, service, and food. I can’t even express how great this place is. You won’t be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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