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    Real Roots Cafe

    4.6 (64 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    tropicool smoothie

    we were just stopping in and got a smoothie we eat very clean no gums seed oils and they are the perfect place for that! 100% trustworthy 100% dedicated to their customers

    Buddha Bowl
    Harriet S.

    We had an excellent experience at Real Roots Cafe. The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. I got the Buddha Bowl and loved how balanced and satisfying it was. My husband had the Reuben 2.0 and said it was excellent. He also tried the Kingston juice blend and really enjoyed it. The menu has a great variety of food and drink options--definitely something for everyone. We sat outside and really liked the quiet, relaxed atmosphere. It wasn't busy when we were there, which surprised us because the quality was so high. It's definitely a spot we'll return to.

    Small taco salad
    John B.

    I'm a bit surprised that the vegetarian food scene in Chattanooga can support a cafe of this sort, but not unhappily so. I stopped in for an early lunch (noting that many of their salads and food items aren't available until 10:30, which wasn't ideal for me). I ended up with a taco salad; their version of vegan nacho cheese, whatever it was, didn't really hit it off for me; kind of runny and an odd taste, albeit not enough to stop me from enjoying what was otherwise an interesting mix of flavors including a bit of hearty red lentil chili. Their interpretation of hot chocolate has a very natural taste with a hint of spices that made it sing. It was really satisfying, and it was not a small thing for me to try this in a town that has a majestic hot chocolate restaurant. It did take quite a while for whatever process they use to make it, but the result was worthwhile. They had some interesting-looking sweets. So while I had a few negative notes and the portion size for the price was not huge, it was a worthwhile meal for me.

    Buddha bowl
    Angela B.

    Spectacular little spot that I'm thankful to have found. The place is very clean, including restrooms. Parking is easy, not congested. Staff members were friendly. I will definitely be back!

    The Go To juice
    Anton N.

    This place is one of the hidden gems of Chattanooga. Great atmosphere with amazing food. Service is on point. The owner and staff do a thorough job on choosing the ingredients. Always tastes fresh. Had one of the sandwiches and always get a fresh juice.

    Organic iced tea
    Karen L.

    Had a yummy vegan lunch here today. Have always wanted to stop in and today was the day! I had the breakfast burrito, it was good but personally I love spice so I felt it needed jalapeños or hot sauce perhaps. My husband had the nacho plate and it was yummy. He got half bbq and half Buffalo - I liked the Buffalo side the best. We also both got the organic iced tea. I expected a stronger brew so was a little disappointed in the tasteless, watery one. All and all a good experience but rather pricey for what we got.

    Golden Roots Pro Smoothie
    Anita L.

    While visiting the area we hit allergy season in high gear. So we found this place. Got the Golden Roots pro smoothie and a super bite. Both are delicious and all the antioxidants should help our allergies symptoms too. Sure can't hurt! Great find. Only wish we had one at home!

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    Very clean and bright! Food is incredible and very creative. Juice was fresh and perfect. The Hawaiian is amazing! 10/10!

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    This was our last stop before heading home from Chattanooga, and it was a nice way to end the trip…read more We visited on a Sunday morning, so it was pretty busy, but we only waited about 5-10 minutes before our order was taken. We ordered a cold brew, a tahini hot vanilla latte with almond milk, and two bagels with cream cheese and bacon. The drinks were excellent, especially the tahini latte, it had great flavor and wasn't overly sweet. The bagels were soft and fresh, and the bacon was a nice addition. The only downside was that the cream cheese tasted a little more tangy than I prefer. Seating downstairs was limited, but there is additional seating upstairs that felt quieter and more spacious. Overall, a great spot for coffee and a quick breakfast.

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    Back in my day, I remember when I was a student and I used to frequent this place. I have fond…read morememories here getting a latte and working on my assignments and lectures. Recently I came back after a couple years and I got an Iced Lavender Latte with soy milk. It was pretty good, though I feel like it was a little more milkier than I'd prefer. It didn't blend together with the espresso as well as I'd hope. I wish the espresso shined through more. Other than that, I still enjoyed my latte. I also ordered a S'mores scone I believe. I forget the exact name but I knew it had chocolate in it, and I really liked that. All in all, this place was good and service was timely. We ordered at the counter inside so I can't say about the ordering process and timing for the drive through. To me it didn't taste as good as my college days, and maybe it's the nostalgia and romanticizing that part of my life back then lol, but I'd still recommend this place.

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