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    Roots 657

    4.2 (300 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Cafes

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Very expensive
    Eileen T.

    Food was mediocre, not a lot to choose from, very expensive for what it was. Noisy, open seating. You order and pay at the counter and they bring your food and then you take your dishes and trash to the stations. Some local foods and wines to purchase and some very pricey crafts. Typical Leesburg/DC yuppie vibe. I will say everything was clean. But we won't be back. There's other places with better menus.

    24 oz. bottle of Kutztown Root Beer
    Susan H.

    It's more like 3 1/2 stars. We've driven by this place many times when heading up north. However, we never stopped in because it wasn't time for a meal. Finally, we were heading into MD and decided to stop in on a Saturday around 3:30 p.m. --- not lunch nor dinner but...lunner. I read that the place gets really busy at dinner time so we timed it to avoid any crowds. Once here, you go to the counter to place your order. Before ordering, we grabbed a 24 oz. bottle of Kutztown root beer to share. I ordered the Roots 657 cheeseburger which consists of: (quoted from their website) "Two hand pressed Roseda beef patties with Cheddar cheese, fried egg, and bacon on a toasted potato bun garnished with LTOP - lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles. Each patty weighs a quarter pound before cooking." I asked for for no onions. For my side, I chose French fries. My husband had what was a "special" Corned beef brisket sandwich on marble rye that came with a small side of marinated slaw. We also ordered a side of creamy slaw and we shared all the sides. After ordering, choose a place to sit and when your order is ready, they call your name and bring the food to you. As for the food --- My cheeseburger was huge and the potato bun wasn't strong enough to keep it all together. I ended up using a knife and fork to eat it. The ingredients were good and would have worked well together if it didn't fall apart. As I ate it, I was reminded of our experience years back when we ate at Melt Gourmet Burger---same problem, the burger fell apart and I had to use a knife and fork. My husband's sandwich held up a lot better than mine did. He pronounced it as "okay". Of the two slaws, his favorite was the marinated slaw. I preferred the creamy slaw as the marinated one was too onion forward for me. The Kutztown root beer was just fine, nothing really special. The whole meal cost $42.01---so not a cheap meal at all. The bathrooms were very clean, which we both appreciated. I browsed in their attached store, and yes, things are pricy. For example, a bag of lavender popcorn caught my eye and I was tempted---that is until I saw the price $6.69! Yikes! I did buy a couple of postcards that were unique and cost $1.50 each before tax. The place has a rustic feel to it. For those who like to dine outdoors, they do have a good sized area. Overall, decent ambiance. I must point out that if you are on Route 15 and heading north, it is relatively easy to get in and out of the place. Going south, we wouldn't even try to enter given the constant flow of traffic with not too many breaks in it. We would consider eating here again if the opportunity presents itself.

    Roots 657 Cheeseburger + Mac & cheese
    Monica T.

    Loved this place!! Great chicken, BBQ & burgers . Brisket baked beans, corn pudding & Mac and cheese are extra yummy. I ordered the double smoked meat sandwich -- the BBQ sauce was spicy & sweet and just delightful; and the jalapeño cheddar bun was ‍ Will go here again and again. Plenty of local food & crafts in the market; even though it was busy, we found seats for a group. There's a good amount of outdoor seating when it's warmer out. Highly recommend for great quality, taste and overall atmosphere.

    Pulled pork sandwich on jalapeño bun.
    Lauren D.

    The food here is AMAZING! My friend and I were looking for a lunch spot near Lucketts and stumbled across Roots 657. As soon as you walk in you can smell the delicious BBQ cooking in the kitchen. They have a diverse menu with plenty of offerings for everyone. The food was completely homemade and I loved the jalapeño bun with my pulled pork. It wasn't too spicy at all. I also really loved the country store adjacent to the restaurant. The restaurant offered both indoor and outdoor seating and had plenty of parking available. I will definitely be back soon!

    Roots Burger
    Vee R.

    Today, visited roots and it has been several months. The food was fresh, although little pricey looks like the prices have gone up you be paying $20-$25 for a male. But organically great.!!!

    Salad,  little dressing.  The dressing was excellent just stingy
    Kimberly A.

    Expensive with mediocre food. Wait staff bring food to your table, you bus the dishes- given clean up instructions when ordering.

    Their gift shop
    Katie A.

    Food is good but expensive. $14.95 for the pulled pork sandwich, which is about the same price as all the other sandwiches. Oh, I think the brisket sandwich was $18. The sides were fine... Fries were fries. Coleslaw was OK. They were out of the Russian imperial Stout draft. Would've been nice to have them put a sign up saying something to that effect. They had a nice outdoor patio dining area, but for whatever reason the door was locked so once you went outside you could not come back in to get more barbecue sauce, etc. unless somebody got up to open the door for you! I will say the pulled pork was very good. The bun was a jalapeño and cheddar bun, and it was excellent! BF had the smoked turkey sandwich, and it was just an average turkey sandwich. Just for context on the price point... A pulled pork sandwich with one side at Monk's BBQ is $11.95.

    Fun sodas
    Raegan L.

    We came to Roots after visiting the charming antique shop Lucketts (highlyyy recommend) down the road after being told it was a must stop by a local! And she was definitely right! What's fun is that Roots is a kitchen/ food store as well as restaurant. It feels very pioneer-ish, and almost farmy and the perfect place to take your family to eat. They had what I'd call a refreshing menu- soups, salads, sandwiches and a few other things. Light items. My cobb salad was just fantastic, and surprisingly so big I couldn't finish it. The fried chicken it came with was cooked just perfectly to be with a salad, and overall I was so impressed. A few fun drink and food items were also bought in the visit (oops). They had a pretty good selection of wine and a few other alcohols, as well as things like handmade pasta, pancake mixes, popcorn kernels, and so many more. Roots is easy to miss when driving past but keep an eye out for the big red barn- and don't think twice!

    Signature burger.
    Bob M.

    Honestly it's a 3.5 review. I waited a while to write this review. Foods good. Definitely a 4. Good variety. Relatively fast service. But the kicker is it's a tourist trap. Store goods way to expensive. Food 10 to 15 more than worth. Obviously many don't care because they have crowds. Also, portions good size but would benefit from a single burger on menu. All doubles. Likely not coming back.

    Half smoked chicken
    Lauren M.

    YUM is the first word that comes to mind with Roots. They have the convenience of a broad selection of grab and go local items and the comfort of a full service restaurant with ample seating indoors and out. They always have a rotation of specials and I adore anything they offer smoked. The half smoked chicken brings me back to the renaissance festivals with less grease, more flavor and the benefits of delicious sides. The Cole slaw was a hit, the ribs were fought over, and the chili (while soupier than usual) was well seasoned and hit the spot. A perfect place to pop in after a long day of antiquing. In addition to the amazing meal, the folks behind the counter couldn't be more helpful. This is a usual spot on our rotation when in town.

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    Wow! Yes, we were hungry, and yes, it probably colored are perceptions, but it was a fantastic pulled pork sandwich!

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    Food is incredible. They run out of brisket, and pork, and turkey. LOL, because it's great. Go early.

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    Great place! Very relaxed and clean atmosphere. All the food ordered at our table was delicious. We will definitely be back.

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    Love this place! Amazing food! The only downside is that it gets crowded on a sunny day. That's about it though!

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    The brisket was out of this world. Tried corned pudding for the first time it was delicious!

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