We love going here for lunch. Food is delicious. I like that they have vegan and non- vegan options!Vegetarian options: They have some delicious salads - to die forKid-friendliness: N/AWheelchair accessibility: N/A
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mark Baumbach
So good . Had the traditional eggs benedict. The hollandaise was one of the best I've had. The eggs perfectly poached. And those potatoes! Amazing. The coffee was great and it kept. Coming. Can't wait to go backUpdate. We went with a group of 9. The Reubens I got was top notch. BUT there were a bunch of rules. 1-they won't split check 2-wanna take something off? There's a charge 3-wanna split a sandwich? There's a plate charge. Our server was great, but they are nicking and diming their customers. Lowering my rating
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
lori levinson
Wholesome food choices, some local sourced and home made, organic. Outside patio very nice when flys are controlled. Inside quite busy and loud.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Joe N.
Yelp helped us find this place to try for our Friday Brunch dates. We decided to give it a try. Parking is hard, tricky, on the narrow side. The restaurant is small. Attached to an "antique store." A yurt was attached to the dining area to create more dining. The wait was not long. Tables in the main dining area were close together and it was on the louder side in there. We did not go into the Yurt but could tell it was a little quieter. What we ordered: I had the biscuits and gravy: chose scrambled eggs and sausage as the protein. Wife had the Benedict and choose scrambled eggs instead of poached. We got service when we sat to get drink ordered. She came back to take food order. She refilled my coffee once. Food was brought out quickly. Then we didn't see her again or else she was on the other side of the room, too far for us to catch her eye. My wife had to flag her over. Why? Because our potatoes were lukewarm. Not at all fresh. I guessed maybe a heat lamp? Her Benedict was missing tomatoes. We discovered our eggs were probably the only thing that was freshly made and the rest was just under a heat lamp. Highly disappointing. She wasn't at all apologetic about it either. She brought over a side plate with sone dramatically different potatoes: the hers were definitely just made. Also, Waitress told my wife that the menu says "when in season" when it came to getting tomatoes on her Benedict and apparently they are not in season. This restaurant is a trek from where we live. But when some places wow us, we go back if we happen to be in the area or near. Sadly, our 1st time here did not leave us with a good 1st impression at all.
Lana P.
This place is great! I recommend checking it out. We had to wait a short while but it's worth the wait. Delicious food and I recommend the matcha drink.
Sharon N.
Friday brunch dates with the hubs-- we have been trying to make an effort to try new places. We happened to be up north this particular Friday due to a doctor's appointment so I decided this place. I've had it on my list for awhile. The parking is super cramped/ narrow. There seems to be a bunch of little businesses all sharing the parking lot. The restaurant inside is also very small with a yurt attached for additional seating. There was a wait but not long. Our waitress was not exactly friendly. She actually sounded "bored". Haha. We ordered the Benedict and the Biscuits&Gravy. Food came out fairly quickly but when we dug in we we found out why it came out pretty fast. I've seen the reviews where people have commented on their potatoes being burnt but ours was "ok" however luke warm --at best. Not hot and fresh. We tried the other parts of our plate and the only part that sealed hot and fresh were the eggs. Both of our sausages were room temp. I think you can say the same for my sauce and his gravy. The waitress finally came over after I waved her down -- 1) no tomatoes on my Bene. "Oh the menu states, when in season-- and no. They are not in season." Weird. Um ok? She didn't point that out when I ordered it but (did I mention the dining area is a lil cramped) when the table next to us put in their order, she warned them that there will be no tomatoes. 2) both of our potatoes tasted as tho the were not fresh. Like they had been made earlier and maybe stuck under a heat lamp. she offered and brought over a side plate of hot ,fresh off the grill potatoes. Better coloring too. I have to say we were very disappointed with this place because the great reviews lead us over. Our 1st impression unfortunately made us not want to come back.
Reed Y.
Roots Café is my go to breakfast place with friends and family. The food is delicious with many vegetarian options. The prices have creeped up slowly over the past year, but it is still very much worth the price. The staff is always cheerful and quick with a recommendation. If you are looking for brunch on a Saturday, be prepared to wait a bit.
jenny smith
Nice place, great food and service was excellent!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Burrito, Pancake of The
Alex H.
Gluten free-Celiacs Review Spoke to our waitress and told her I was GF for celiac disease. She was very knowledgeable and explained that 99% of the food is cooked on the same grill (came during breakfast). The only thing cooked in their own pan are the omelets (protein like bacon or sausage is cooked on the grill top though). She explained that even the potatoes have a chance of cross contact with gluten containing foods. I was impressed with her knowledge and kind nature when talking with me about GF. Didn't have a reaction and would come back if wanting an omelet.
L M.
First time visit for breakfast and we will be back! Food was delicious and served hot. Pancake was fluffy and melt in your mouth delicious, eggs and potatoes were cooked perfectly. We went at 10am and it was very very busy and loud, but the service was spot on. We will be back.
Best restaurant in salt lake best breakfast ever. Worth the wait everytime the eggs Benedict is the greatest meal ever created
Isabella Sexton
It doesn’t really make sense to me why this place is so popular. The food wasn’t impressive. The antique store next door was cool though.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 3
Diane Mattocks
Roots has the best food around. They use local, organic vegetables, and have some amazing recipes, i.e. carrot pear ginger soup and carrots pancakes.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Ann Parkin
I have witnessed the owner and or manager treat their staff VERY unprofessionally on both occasions I have visited this restaurant. I gave the benefit of the doubt the first time but the second time killed my appetite for this place. I rarely leave reviews but I don’t spend hard earned money at establishments that don’t treat their staff with dignity and respect. It kills the ambiance and taste of the food. An honest review felt like the right thing to do in this case.
We love going here for lunch. Food is delicious. I like that they have vegan and non- vegan options!Vegetarian options: They have some delicious salads - to die forKid-friendliness: N/AWheelchair accessibility: N/A
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
So good . Had the traditional eggs benedict. The hollandaise was one of the best I've had. The eggs perfectly poached. And those potatoes! Amazing. The coffee was great and it kept. Coming. Can't wait to go backUpdate. We went with a group of 9. The Reubens I got was top notch. BUT there were a bunch of rules. 1-they won't split check 2-wanna take something off? There's a charge 3-wanna split a sandwich? There's a plate charge. Our server was great, but they are nicking and diming their customers. Lowering my rating
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wholesome food choices, some local sourced and home made, organic. Outside patio very nice when flys are controlled. Inside quite busy and loud.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Yelp helped us find this place to try for our Friday Brunch dates. We decided to give it a try. Parking is hard, tricky, on the narrow side. The restaurant is small. Attached to an "antique store." A yurt was attached to the dining area to create more dining. The wait was not long. Tables in the main dining area were close together and it was on the louder side in there. We did not go into the Yurt but could tell it was a little quieter. What we ordered: I had the biscuits and gravy: chose scrambled eggs and sausage as the protein. Wife had the Benedict and choose scrambled eggs instead of poached. We got service when we sat to get drink ordered. She came back to take food order. She refilled my coffee once. Food was brought out quickly. Then we didn't see her again or else she was on the other side of the room, too far for us to catch her eye. My wife had to flag her over. Why? Because our potatoes were lukewarm. Not at all fresh. I guessed maybe a heat lamp? Her Benedict was missing tomatoes. We discovered our eggs were probably the only thing that was freshly made and the rest was just under a heat lamp. Highly disappointing. She wasn't at all apologetic about it either. She brought over a side plate with sone dramatically different potatoes: the hers were definitely just made. Also, Waitress told my wife that the menu says "when in season" when it came to getting tomatoes on her Benedict and apparently they are not in season. This restaurant is a trek from where we live. But when some places wow us, we go back if we happen to be in the area or near. Sadly, our 1st time here did not leave us with a good 1st impression at all.
This place is great! I recommend checking it out. We had to wait a short while but it's worth the wait. Delicious food and I recommend the matcha drink.
Friday brunch dates with the hubs-- we have been trying to make an effort to try new places. We happened to be up north this particular Friday due to a doctor's appointment so I decided this place. I've had it on my list for awhile. The parking is super cramped/ narrow. There seems to be a bunch of little businesses all sharing the parking lot. The restaurant inside is also very small with a yurt attached for additional seating. There was a wait but not long. Our waitress was not exactly friendly. She actually sounded "bored". Haha. We ordered the Benedict and the Biscuits&Gravy. Food came out fairly quickly but when we dug in we we found out why it came out pretty fast. I've seen the reviews where people have commented on their potatoes being burnt but ours was "ok" however luke warm --at best. Not hot and fresh. We tried the other parts of our plate and the only part that sealed hot and fresh were the eggs. Both of our sausages were room temp. I think you can say the same for my sauce and his gravy. The waitress finally came over after I waved her down -- 1) no tomatoes on my Bene. "Oh the menu states, when in season-- and no. They are not in season." Weird. Um ok? She didn't point that out when I ordered it but (did I mention the dining area is a lil cramped) when the table next to us put in their order, she warned them that there will be no tomatoes. 2) both of our potatoes tasted as tho the were not fresh. Like they had been made earlier and maybe stuck under a heat lamp. she offered and brought over a side plate of hot ,fresh off the grill potatoes. Better coloring too. I have to say we were very disappointed with this place because the great reviews lead us over. Our 1st impression unfortunately made us not want to come back.
Roots Café is my go to breakfast place with friends and family. The food is delicious with many vegetarian options. The prices have creeped up slowly over the past year, but it is still very much worth the price. The staff is always cheerful and quick with a recommendation. If you are looking for brunch on a Saturday, be prepared to wait a bit.
Nice place, great food and service was excellent!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Burrito, Pancake of The
Gluten free-Celiacs Review Spoke to our waitress and told her I was GF for celiac disease. She was very knowledgeable and explained that 99% of the food is cooked on the same grill (came during breakfast). The only thing cooked in their own pan are the omelets (protein like bacon or sausage is cooked on the grill top though). She explained that even the potatoes have a chance of cross contact with gluten containing foods. I was impressed with her knowledge and kind nature when talking with me about GF. Didn't have a reaction and would come back if wanting an omelet.
First time visit for breakfast and we will be back! Food was delicious and served hot. Pancake was fluffy and melt in your mouth delicious, eggs and potatoes were cooked perfectly. We went at 10am and it was very very busy and loud, but the service was spot on. We will be back.
Restaurantji Recommends
Best restaurant in salt lake best breakfast ever. Worth the wait everytime the eggs Benedict is the greatest meal ever created
It doesn’t really make sense to me why this place is so popular. The food wasn’t impressive. The antique store next door was cool though.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 3
Roots has the best food around. They use local, organic vegetables, and have some amazing recipes, i.e. carrot pear ginger soup and carrots pancakes.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
I have witnessed the owner and or manager treat their staff VERY unprofessionally on both occasions I have visited this restaurant. I gave the benefit of the doubt the first time but the second time killed my appetite for this place. I rarely leave reviews but I don’t spend hard earned money at establishments that don’t treat their staff with dignity and respect. It kills the ambiance and taste of the food. An honest review felt like the right thing to do in this case.
Delicious food. Great customer service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5