Cute cafe, wine bar, and shop, in downtown Fennville. I like that they do a twist and have some more interesting food options. The flatbreads and nachos are great, as is the coffee and baked items. If you order coffee for there, it is served in a hand thrown and glazed mug. You order at the counter and they bring your order out to you. You can look at the art and handmade gifts while you wait. read more

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Not sure if this place is under new management or what- but the rave reviews drew us here and they were a 180 degree opposite from what is going on. Should have known when we walked in and so many tables were dirty and when I asked the person working why- she told me there were plenty that were clean I could go to, they stayed unbussed the entire time we were there for lunch. Was very understaffed and the food was mediocre at best.. We so wanted to like it, but have to recommend to go anywhere else. read more

Stopped at this eclectic place for a bite to eat for lunch. It's a coffee house, restaurant and gift shop all in one. There are two dining areas inside and outdoor dining in the back and in front as well. You order your food at the counter and they'll bring it to your table. My husband and I shared the pretzel bites to start. Puffy little pillows of goodness. I had a cheese flatbread and added kalamata olives. The pizza was excellent and had a great crust. My husband absolutely loved his sandwich. He ordered the Italian artisan sausage sandwich made with housemade sausage, ham, pepperoncini, roasted onion, spinach, tomato, provolone and Italian aioli. He called it "the best sandwich." We enjoyed this unique place and if ever back in the area, we would stop here again. read more

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Quirky little coffee shop with good coffee and lots to see. The wine selection was lovely & eclectic. A nice little surprise tucked away in Fennville. Worth a stop if you're wanting a solid coffee drink & to check out some local artists. read more

The Mongolian pork sandwich is a must have We also had the lamb wrap We had a bottle French Sauvignon Blanc surprisingly wonderful totally recommend this place read more

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Nice variety on the menu and very reasonable prices. Unique decor and cozy restaurant. Service was friendly and prompt. We would make the drive again to go here! read more

We've eaten/shopped here several times. Never disappointed. Today had the Hippie Hash which immediately became my favorite! Server was great and brought water for our dog without being asked. read more

Root has the best food in town! The owner is so sweet and nice, and the food is always high quality and delicious! Love the empanadas, the burgers and of course their cookies. Delish! A thousand stars! read more

The ingredients are locally grown and fresh. The paninis are awesome and the pastries were fresh from the oven. Great food and the people behind the counter are very friendly! read more

First timers!! All the food choices the 5 of us had were excellent!! Service was great!! We were surrounded by pottery pieces that we wished we could take home! Can't wait to go back again! read more

My Neighbor's across the street are Wonderful and treated me to lunch today. I'd been craving a Wet Burrito. I recommend this restaurant. A large variety of Mexican/American and ALL VERY GOOD. A Nice Homey Environment and the Service Was EXCELLENT and they were Packed! read more

The food is always good. The drinks are usually tasty (not strong tho) and the service is great! We sat on the patio, little loud (on the main strip), but nice. Sitting there when the sun is low can cause brightness (umbrella are really high up and don't tilt) and heat, but if the umbrella is blocking, it is a nice spot read more

It took an hour to get the sandwich which was a wrong sandwich. They had new people taking orders I guess. Food was fine. read more

Everything was so fresh! Interesting settings that the tables are placed within a art gallery/ceramic store. Great service, menu, food and drink! Can't go wrong with any dish. The earth bowl surprised me with how good it was when all the ingredients combined together. I wish I know how they made the wild rice and the eggplants! read more

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Stopped through for lunch. Enjoyed both the bibimbap bowl and brisket flatbread. Nice funky atmosphere with lots of pottery etc

Stitch stopped by Root in Fennville and had a tasty-tasty breakfast treat--hippy hash with corned beef, served in a beautiful handmade clay dish that made it feel extra special. The food was delicious and full of flavor, and the coffee gave Stitch the perfect morning boost (zoom zoom!). Everything was reasonably priced, which made Stitch's wallet do a happy dance. There's limited outdoor seating, but plenty of cozy space inside to relax and enjoy. Stitch says Root is a lovely little spot for a satisfying start to the day! read more

Great food, nice woman taking lunch orders. Downside? I waited over 40 minutes for a sandwich to go that was actually sitting on the counter for god knows how long... To add to it all, the order was incomplete and there were no napkins in sight, no bag, no thanks for waiting. Why? There was no one helping the inexperienced woman on the counter who was clearly in the weeds. Tip: train your staff and teach them to move past waiting on people one by one when there is a long line and instead push through the orders for efficiency. Then break for a few to make the drinks to go with the placed food orders and repeat. Better yet, have more help at lunch or observant staff that can jump in to help, one making drinks, one processing orders. That would help a ton. Nice menu, good food, charming ambiance. Disorganized. read more

Roots Café is the kind of place that makes you question your life choices--specifically, why you thought it was a good idea to eat there. Don't get me wrong, the food is delicious. The pancakes? Fluffy little clouds of joy. The empanadas? Practically a masterpiece. The BLT? A sandwich so well-executed it could run for office. But the staff? Well, they could not be less interested in your existence if they tried. And believe me, they are trying. Here's the kicker: we ordered beignets. Naturally, you think, "These are incredible, let's get some dipping sauce." Foolish us. They refused to bring it. Not like a "we forgot" situation--no, this was policy.We were informed we'd have to go pay'$1.50 at the counter before they would even consider bringing us the sauce. Is there a beignet sauce black market I'm unaware of? Are they rationing this stuff? What's next--pay-per-napkin? It's honestly remarkable how unfriendly they are, like they've made a sport out of it. For a place with food so good, the customer service is so bad, it's practically performance art. If they put as much effort into being pleasant as they do into making perfect empanadas, Roots would be an unstoppable force. As it stands, I'd rather eat pancakes in silence than deal with the hostility, which is saying something because, again, the food is great. But no amount of delicious beignets is worth the emotional damage. read more

Best place ever! Food is top of the line!! They have creative items and lots of art gifts. I love their monthly supper club too!

Great breakfast with the best sausage we ever had. Tried the hippie hash. Service was fast.

We live in Detroit but stopped in here after spending the weekend in Allegan. The food was good or better than any spot like this in Detroit. We both got the hippy hash, my husband is vegetarian so he got it with tempeh, I got it with brisket and horseradish sauce. The pickled onions in it were a nice touch. To drink my husband got a cup of coffee (served in a handmade ceramic mug) and I got a can of kombuche brewed in Grand Rapids. You order at the counter but they bring the food out to you. Ours came out quick. After we started eating, a bunch of people showed up. Before we left I went up to order some begneits to go but because all those people had come in -- and I think they only had three people on staff -- it took about 15 minutes for them to be made. I understood what was going on so I wasn't mad but just a heads up if you're in a rush your service might be quick or you might have to wait a beat. The place has local arts and crafts that you can buy scattered around the shop. It wasn't all for me but I enjoyed perusing it while waiting for my beignets. If you're in the area you should at the very least stop in for your morning beverage, an afternoon local soda or an evening cocktail. We'll definitely stop back by when we're in the area. read more

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Such a cute shop, great fun food & a good bar. Love spending time in here looking at all the artwork.

Amazing food, had the hippie hash with corn beef and the breakfast wrap. Inside was super cute

I live in Fennville and love this place! They have a great mix of menu options and have vegetarian options one of my friends loves. My favorite is the Loaded Wontons (so flavorful!), and my friend who drives 45 minutes to go here with me likes the Pho Bowl. The Beignets are fabulous if you want something sweet! read more

This magical spot was such a delightful discovery. Thank you, Yelp for putting it on our radar. We did a harvest host stay at a nearby winery the night before, and decided for this overnight trip not to cook breakfast in the camper van and instead splurge on a nice meal out. My husband lived through the Yelp suggestions and there were lots of 4.5 star breakfast options within a 15 minute drive in any given direction. I'm so glad we settled on this spot. When you walk in, you feel like you've just stepped into your cool artsy aunt's house. There's all kinds of cozy, antique seating, and your eyes are overwhelmed with all the things to look at between the artistic and artisanal products for sale on the shelves and the cafe area in the rear. We had a really hard time narrowing down what we wanted to eat, because for such a small place, they have such a elaborate menu with so many different styles of food. We wound up getting a caramel apple crepe, which was prepared at an outdoor station behind the building, beignets with lemon thyme curd, and pork empanadas with some magical magical sauces. I would expect to have to go to three different restaurants to get each of these diverse kinds of cuisine so wonderfully prepared, but here it all happens under one roof. There's spillover seating in the art gallery next door, and my only tiny complaint would be that in order to see all the art and bougie food on the shelves, you feel like you're looming uncomfortably close to other folks dining in the restaurant. They were incredibly busy during our visit but seemed to handle the flow with complete grace. Never imagined I'd find a spot in fennville that I liked as much as the neighboring Salt of the Earth restaurant, but I have. And if you hit town at a time when Salt of the Earth is closed, you can grab a loaf of their incredible bread here. There is more kick-Ass cuisine in a square mile in Fennville then pretty much anywhere else on Earth. read more

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If you are ever travelling around Fennville, MI and want to have a delicious artisan meal in a fantastic space served by friendly staff then stop into the Root Cafe'! In response to COVID they have added a new patio out back with 6 or 7 covered picnic tables. They plan to add heaters and use it in the fall too. I only know this because of the lovely chat I had with the owner who happened to be out back the day we were there. It's a great spot to have lunch and we will definitely be back!! read more

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Very unique menu! We've been twice so far and have tried a variety of different dishes but a couple have fallen short flavor-wise.

The food was unique and delicious. The atmosphere is cool and quirky. The perfect place for a couple of women to get lunch and catch up over old times with a glass of wine and some delightful dishes. Would also be perfect to take my laptop in and get some work done! Don't overlook this gem in quaint Fennville, Mi read more

Fresh ingredients and wonderful selection. How fun to sit in an art gallery and eat. What ever your lifestyle is, there a few choices for you. You order at the counter and they bring to your table. read more

We absolutely love Root Cafe! It is so cute with all the vintage décor throughout. We sat on the patio, which was perfect. The food was awesome with so many great options! Their menu is really eclectic and has so many options. Sandwiches, salads, pizzas, bowls. There is something for everyone! Plus the kids menu is great too and they served the kids sandwiches with watermelon, which was a big hit! We had the brisket panini and the chicken beet panini! Both were amazing! Love this quaint little spot! read more

This place is the bomb!!! It has the best atmosphere and very affordable! The drinks we ordered were the best, and suuperrrrr yummy!!! read more

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This place is a fave. Everything is always beyond amazing and fresh. It's a favorite as we visit the area! I had the hippy hash with pork belly today and my hubby had the pizza "hot pockets". Sooooo good! I've done the soup, pho and many others in the past - all delightful. Also, do the fresh squeezed mimosa, you won't be disappointed! Plus the art gallery ambiance makes everything even better! read more

After a late start on Sunday my husband and I rolled into Fennville with the hopes of making it to Salt of the Earth before brunch wrapped. Alas, we missed it by 15 minutes, so we went into the Root instead and I'm SO glad we got there late because I might not have checked this awesome place out otherwise. The menu is small but it's good and cheap. I was feeling breakfasty so I went with the puffin plate. Puffins are a delightful mix of pancakes and muffins and they're served with an egg bake (a rectangle of eggs with some herbs), a nice helping of bacon, and two slices of watermelon for around $6. It was simple bt delicious. My husband got the breakfast sandwich which was eggs and cheese and bacon and such on a croissant. He also had great things to say about it. They also have a cooler full of interesting flavored waters (both sparkling and not) like the lemon ginger I tried and the lavender mint sparkling water my husband had. They also have a nice selection of pastries and sweets as well. Not sure if they only serve Uncommon Roasters coffee but they do have some and since we love Uncommon I was super psyched to get to enjoy some without having to run into Saugatuck. I got an iced coffee and they give you the option of regular ice cubes or coffee ice cubes. THAT RULES! Keeps your drink cool without diluting the caffeinated goodness. The space is cool, more rustic and earthy in design, and they're adjacent to a cool shop next door filled with locally made food stuffs (bread, pasta, etc) as well as art and home decor. Our barista was really lovely and very helpful. Across the board The Root is a fantastic experience and I definitely look forward to my next visit! read more

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Kind of hard to find but once u figure it out the vibe is so unique. The food is eclectic and the shop has games and so many fun items from food to souvenirs and books. The garden in the back is adorable. read more

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While vacationing in the Saugatuck area we stopped in at roots Café to get a couple small bites for our trip back home to Chicago. We ended up getting a flatbread and a sandwich and shared together my husband, myself and my daughter and I was blown away by the delicious food. The flatbread was absolutely amazing. The ordering situation is a little bit unique as it's inside a store front so we sat in the back patio area which was covered and they had heaters which was not necessary on that day but nonetheless it was a really good eating experience so if you're coming looking for tasty bite especially for lunchtime, this place is awesome!!! read more

We took a detour to come here, as it was recommended to us by our hotelier. They had a huge menu that was available all day long. We sat outside and our kids loved the board game selection. The Greek lentil salad was well worth the detour, as were the beignets. Yum! read more

cool little pottery and art shop that has great food. Although the menu is big, everything on the menu is great. The flatbreads, the breakfasts and you must try the beet hummus bowl. read more

The pseudo crystal fireplace reflecting my moonpie face back at me, I noticed that look of deep satisfaction from fine, fine food. It touched deep down. I hae a Saugatuk brewery blueberry lemon shandy beer with a lavender blueberry muffin that morphed into a Tennessee accent: JAY-SUS! I feel Fennville has a touch of God in it. I mean that sincerely. The food around here tastes like divine providence. read more

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Delicious and interesting food, served in a cafe filled with work of talented artists.

Fun place to shop. I love their handmade pottery from pendants to mugs. Their breakfast quiche and cheesy grits are AMAZING. Delicious coffee and coffee drinks with a splash of your favorite alcohol. Delightful setting. read more