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    Roots Cafe

    4.5 (499 reviews)
    InexpensiveCafes, Coffee & Tea, Waffles

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    Iced Honey Rose Latte
    Daniella P.

    Stopped here for a quick coffee and ordered an Iced Honey Rose Latte. The rose flavors weren't too overbearing and it complimented the espresso nicely. Cool place.

    Fruity Pebbles Latte, Honey Oat Latte
    Jimmy C.

    Roots remains one of my favorite coffee shops to go to. My go-to drink is The David but today I tried the Fruity Pebbles latte which was also very tasty. The baristas are always friendly and the drinks cost about the same as Starbucks, yet tastes 5x better. Whenever I'm around the area, I always gotta stop by to get my caffeine fix. I just finished my drink but I still want another one!

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    Michelle K.

    First time at this coffee shop and if it wasn't for Yelp, I wouldn't have ever know there was a coffee shop in this plaza. My husband and I came here to try out some drinks. We ordered The David (iced Vanilla Latte made w/H+H and topped with Cinnamon Vanilla Cream) and Cereal Milk Smoothie w/Cinnamon Toast. The David was really good - just the right amount of caffeine to sweet to creamy for me. It's definitely worth a try at Roots Cafe. However, the Cereal Milk Smoothie was a huge disappointment. The "smoothie" was more icy than creamy and basically felt like I could've made it at home. Wish the drink had blended better since it's listed as a smoothie on the menu but wasn't the consistency as expected. There's a few tables for customers to sit and one restroom for customer use. Roots is located in a pretty decent plaza with tons of parking. The atmosphere is more calm so I can see someone coming here to study or meet with a friend to catchup.

    Honey Rose Latte and Smores Latte
    Any M.

    A hidden coffee shop! The drinks were good, we ordered the smores latte (seasoned item) and the honey rose latte. Will def come back

    Matcha Waffle
    Lisa M.

    I absolutely love the coffee at this cafe! If I was closer to it, I would stop by nearly every morning. It's a nice vibe with plenty of indoor seating. It is located in a small business plaza with ample parking spaces. This cafe serves tea, waffles, avocado toast, and more. Their waffle was decent. It was a nice treat to share between two people and comes with a scoop of ice cream. Personally tried the matcha waffle, which comes with condensed milk as a topping instead of the traditional syrup. Friendly service. Would recommend.

    the DAVID
    Jessica P.

    The coffee is delicious here. The David is by far my favorite coffee from here. I am so sad they are closing.

    Strawberry Matcha
    Lindsey H.

    Great vibes with a cozy, welcoming atmosphere, making it the perfect spot to relax or get some work done. The menu offers a fantastic range of coffee and espresso drinks, along with some delicious pastries and light bites. Whether you're into classic brews or looking for something more unique, they have something for every coffee lover. The service was friendly and efficient, with baristas who clearly know their craft. One of the highlights was the music - they play a smooth selection of R&B that adds to the chill ambiance, making it easy to settle in and enjoy your coffee. Definitely a go-to spot for a laid-back coffee experience!

    Ingrid A.

    My husband and I just recently discovered roots around first week of may and we find their coffee really good! We're from lb and I can say this is my go to when I need a good caffeine fix! The place is cozy, and It saddens me that they're closing this September 2025

    Strawberry Matcha Latte Iced
    Aileen G.

    This place is soooo good! I specifically loved their "the David" drink! It was perfect and the employees were really kind. It looks small, but there's plenty of indoor seating :) can't wait to go back

    Ham Cheese Jalapeno Panini, Churro Waffle, Matcha Latte
    Jeremy C.

    Food 5/5 The Ham Cheese Jalapeno Panini and Churro Waffles are really really good. Left me smiling. Fan of the Honey Lavender Latte and the David, will say the David is a small but underwhelming but still good. Matcha good as well, small after taste. Service 5/5 Everyone chill and ready to attend. Small dine-in space but plenty room to do some work inside. Like the aesthetic inside a lot. Notes Sometimes weird stingy customers, feel bad for staff.

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    I love their flavorful coffee and their breakfast burrito is top notch. Really nice people there.

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    Loved it! Had the breakfast burrito with salsa, it was sooooo good!! Plan to go back again

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    Found this place since we recently moved close by. Love the Rose Honey Latte! Will definitely come back!

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    Yummy avocado toast, vegan donuts, lattes and tea. Friendly workers. Cute family friendly cafe (although seating is limited).

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    Ask the Community - Roots Cafe

    Is indoor dining avaliable again?

    I noticed some parking spaces are blocked off in front of Roots; is there going to be outdoor patio seating?

    Yes! We were preparing to do so.. but because of the ash from these fires, we were delayed

    Are any of the waffles vegan?

    Hello, unfortunately the waffles are not vegan We do have vegan sourdough and bagel options Thank… Read more

    Is the internet connection better? I stopped going lately coz it was pretty slow few times I went, but besides that, I really like everything else about this place.

    Hi, Im so sorry about our internet speed. Unfortunately this is the only service available at the plaza. I bought 2 internet lines to try to battle the speeds.. but I realize… Read more

    Which one is better in terms of sweet wise, Iced Lavender Latte, Iced Hazelnut Latte, Matcha Latte and Toffeenut Latte?

    Hi, Sweet-wise.. our toffeenut would be the most sweet out of those options. Followed by hazelnut, lavender, and matcha.

    Any plans to open a new location in Irvine? I've tried almost all of the coffee shops in Irvine/Aliso Viejo/Mission Viejo/Tustin area and I do think you guys will be super successful down here.

    Thanks for your input! We would love to add locations as soon as we are financially able. We will keep your idea in mind!

    Do you have vegan options?

    Thanks for your question! Our vegan options at this point include our avocado toast, bagels and most of our drinks!

    Are there gluten free pancakes or waffles?

    No, we do not have that option.

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    I've been to Off Street Cafe twice for brunch. This restaurant is always busy during the weekend,…read moreso we always have to put our names on the waitlist. Luckily, both times, the wait was quicker than expected and we were seated promptly. The food is typical brunch food, but it is high quality, especially considering how quick the service is. Here is a good mix of savory, sweet, and healthy options for any craving. During our last visit, my sister and I really enjoyed the Tuna Melt and the banana pancakes. The best part? The prices are fair for the portion of food that you get! We've celebrated Father's day twice at this cafe, and I'm looking forward to coming back here for future casual brunches and special occasions.

    Everything about this place is five stars I just wish it…read morehad a bigger parking lot, place gets really busy and sometimes parking is a challenge . The food is delicious, by far my favorite breakfast place and I only learned about it about four months ago ! I usually get the garden omelette, which comes with hashbrowns & toast but I usually substitute the toast for two pancakes, which is three dollars more, my husband gets an omelette and he keeps the toast and we just share the toast & the pancakes. The omelette has fresh pieces of vegetables in it , gives it a nice crunch and bursting with flavor! I've had the French toast, which is really good ! They also make their own jam, which is so delicious ! I look forward to a piece of toast with jam every time I go, the peach and the raspberry are my favorite. The wait staff is on top of things! In spite of it being so busy, they are quick, friendly and efficient every time! I kind of don't wanna leave this review and gate keep the place but that just wouldn't be nice ! My husband and I are retired and we have been going there at least once a week , it's so so so good! I had to edit this review because I wanted to mention that I was reading some of the other reviews and somebody said the pancake " just OK" I am very picky about my pancakes and these pancakes are so good ! Served with warm syrup and lots of butter! But very flavorful without anything on them too. Fresh squeezed orange juice as well ! I forgot to mention that! What more could I look for in a breakfast spot?

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    Eggs Benedict
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    Bakers & Baristas

    4.1
    (1.9k reviews)
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    This was my first time visiting Bakers & Baristas but not my first time trying there macaroons…read more My daughter has been treating me to macaroons on special occasions and I absolutely love them! I can't have them from anywhere else because these hit the spot so hard that no one can compete. I personally have not tried anything else, but my kids have enjoyed other treats from this place. They are located in Cerritos at a very busy shopping plaza and there's plenty of parking. I didn't expect the bakery to be an actual restaurant. There was a good crowd, sitting at tables and eating and drinking. They have about a dozen different flavors of macaroons. You can't go wrong with any of them, but my top favorite are the Birthday, Fruity Pebble, Horchata, Cappuccino and Ferrero Rocher. They make nice gifts too, as they can put it in a treat box in an ice brown paper bag. I definitely need to come back and try their drinks and something else from their menu.

    Yummy brunch with Filipino flavors. Everything was so well seasoned, I particularly enjoyed the…read morepork belly bowl and breakfast burrito. They also had a selection of desserts, which was tempting, but I didn't end up trying those. I visited a while ago, and back then the prices seemed quite steep for the amount of food that we received. There's quite a large seating area, and a large parking lot - though this plaza can get very crowded on the weekends.

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    Dumplings - ok  flavor lacking imo
    Dumplings - ok flavor lacking imo
    Mapleccino - Maple syrup, two shots of espresso, dash of spice mix. Topped w/ Biscoff crumbs. Need a Biscoff dunker :-p

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    Mapleccino - Maple syrup, two shots of espresso, dash of spice mix. Topped w/ Biscoff crumbs. Need a Biscoff dunker :-p
    Sunny on South

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    4.4
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    Found this cute, small cafe while looking for breakfast after dropping our car off for service…read more We opted for the breakfast burrito and a side of biscuits and gravy. The burrito was tasty - loaded with eggs, bacon and ham, hash browns with crispy bits, cheese, and fresh pico de gallo. 10/10 Salsa Verde was flavorful, could use more heat. 9/10 The buttermilk biscuits were topped with sausage gravy. The biscuits were great, crispy on the edges, soft in the middle. The gravy was too salty for both of us. It's our first time here, so I'm not certain if that is how the gravy normally is or if they just got a bit heavy handed with the salt today. Service is fantastic - everyone is really attentive and friendly. We will return when in the neighborhood.

    The employees were friendly and greeted us with a smile, and I started with the ham Benedict, it…read morewas delicious. Unfortunately, great food and friendly service weren't enough to outweigh the inconveniences. I'm not high-maintenance, but I do value a smooth dining experience. My friend wasn't allowed to be seated until I arrived, which felt unnecessary. They also wouldn't provide separate checks. We were told they could accept two forms of payment on one check, but when it came time to pay, they would only split the bill evenly, even though I ordered more than my friend. The seating was very cramped, there wasn't a mirror in the restroom, and the toilet didn't flush. The food was great, but the overall experience wasn't. I'd recommend ordering to-go instead. Unfortunately, I won't be returning.

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    Short Rib Birria Benedict
    Short Rib Birria Benedict
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    Was looking for a new breakfast place in our area, found the Country Cafe! The place was packed on…read morethis Sunday morning, bunch of families sitting in. Got takeout instead of waiting. The ladies who took our order were very nice, felt like a great positive attitude hangover from the 4th of July celebration yesterday. Ordered the breakfast burrito, banana pancake stack, and corn hash order with eggs and bacon. The food was all fresh, solid portions, the pancakes were especially nice, and the cost was reasonable compared to a lot of breakfast restaurants nowadays. My favor was the breakfast burrito, fully packed and delicious! All in all, we plan to come back, Country Cafe is in our top 3/5 breakfast places around this area. Definitely would try to eat in here during the morning time.

    My husband and I were craving a good ol' American breakfast of pancakes, eggs, and bacon. We…read moreusually go to a different cafe, but decided to try somewhere new. Country cafe came up highly recommended and we may have a new breakfast spot in the rotation. The portion size for the pancakes were more than enough, I had leftovers. I ordered banana pancakes and they were thick and took over the entire plate! Absolutely delicious. We also ordered a side of hash potatoes. I will try their corned beef and hash potatoes next time. The turnaround time from ordering to food was fairly quick. This place is also very cozy.

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    New booths and tables
    New booths and tables
    Eggs and sausage
    Eggs and sausage
    Hawaiian Portuguese Sausage Breakfast plate with home fries, scrambled eggs, and toast. - yum!

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    Hawaiian Portuguese Sausage Breakfast plate with home fries, scrambled eggs, and toast. - yum!
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    4.2
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    4.0 mi
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    Drink 10/10 Coffee Code is one of the best places to get a…read morechai latte. It's not too sweet or milky. Usually I'm a sipper, but today my drink was gone in about 10 minutes because of how delicious and refreshing it was on this hot day. Just a heads up though--this is not a Masala chai with spices like cardamom. This chai is more of a sweet creamy cinnamon chai. Definitely recommend. Service 10/10 Friendly, pleasant, and helpful service. Ambiance 9/10 Clean and minimal design. On a Friday early, there was only 2-3 customers studying or reading. Great place to study with good free wifi, outlets, and a bathroom. There's also plenty of parking and lots of restaurants and eateries walking distance. I've gone to the Coffee Code in Fullerton, but it's always quite crowded when I've gone and I've struggled to find a table. Already planning to go back to this location in Buena Park.

    I visited the Buena Park location and had a great experience…read more One thing that really stands out is that the ice cubes are made from coffee, so even as the ice melts, the coffee never gets watered down. The Iced Vanilla Latte was excellent! rich and flavorful, yet clean and smooth without being overly heavy or creamy. The waffle was also delicious, topped with fresh fruit and ice cream, making it a perfect treat to share or enjoy as dessert. The service was friendly and welcoming throughout the visit. I'll definitely be coming back for another Iced Vanilla Latte.

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    Interior, warm & modern
    Interior, warm & modern
    Fresh Fruit Waffle
    Fresh Fruit Waffle
    Iced Peanut Butter Cream Top Latte

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