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    Roots Cafe

    4.0 (247 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    ROOTS CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Latte
    Roicia B.

    Love the ambiance and all of the plants! The latte I had was made with oat milk and the espresso was delicious! We did order a breakfast Sammy with turkey and that was yummy too! This is a great spot for you to just chill and bring your laptop to enjoy a good calm coffee shop environment.

    Beans are kid approved for breakfast snack!  YUMMO!
    Marshal C.

    I stumbled on this place after seeing it advertised on TikTok. I have never been so happy to find a niche coffee place like Roots as I am now. What a great place. Service is very speedy, the menu of food is incredibly delicious and packed full of flavors. The lattes I've had twice there already hav been brewed with skill and left me wanting another cup. Parking is pretty easy for the city and they have some outdoor seating. Once inside, you have to order before you're allowed to sit at a table. This seems to be a trending triage method for Charlotte these days so if you're going with kids, be ready to not have a table until someone leaves. I love the decor; so cozy and maximalist. I certainly recommend everyone to visit here at least once!! You won't regret it!!

    Bronx

    Great food, coffee, and atmosphere. Cant go wrong with any of the breakfast sandwiches and lattes. Easy grab and go or sit down and hang out. Bronx breakfast sandwich is spectacular.

    Breakfast Burrito with Sausage
    Ryan P.

    Pulled up before a haircut - first time in. The place is really cool inside and has a comfortable and clean vibe. I ordered a breakfast burrito to go - because I wanted something fast. That was what was suggested - also got an Americano. I was in and out in probably 5 minutes. Very solid! I would come back for sure.

    Salmon bagel (slapped hard)
    Billy V.

    Leaving 4 stars because they were so slammed and took forever to get our food. I dont know the situation in the kitchen if they can fit more cooks they definitely need too but I know it's small so I dont know if they can. Didnt see what it looked back there. Otherwise food is very good and worth the wait. Seating is also very limited as well as parking

    Creamy tomato soup and a grilled chicken wrap
    Andrea T.

    Love, love, love!!!! A must try!!! Service is great, food is fresh and it's such a cute place with a cool vibe!!

    Star topper cocktail
    Yvonne O.

    Upon entering the ambiance was quiet with modern decor. Server was warm, welcoming & provided input on menu options. Hummus tasted fresh & creamy. So enjoyable I almost finished it before remembering to take a pic lol. I enjoyed the pecan maple bar & caramel chocolate chip cookie equally. The blt was by far one of best I've tasted. Unfortunately, the star topper cocktail didn't taste how I'd imagined it would & left me with an off putting aftertaste.

    Breakfast Burrito
    Shay C.

    Best Vegan breakfast burrito ever!!! When I tell you, this is my new go to spot after crazy night to refuel and recharge!

    Charmayne H.

    I love Roots Cafe! It's such a vibe & I stumbled across it one day searching for coffee shops. I drive about 25 minutes just to get a bacon, egg & cheese croissant because it's so good. I've also tried their latte. There's indoor & outdoor seating. The dining area is so small but I never had issues with finding a table, regales of how crowded they seem. There's small and large tables with plugs for computers & phones. Love this place. Came here and was able to brainstorm on some projects & have a nice bite to eat on a few occasions.

    House made English muffin with lox, schematics and pickled onion.
    Tori O.

    Service is attentive and considerate. We sat outside on a gorgeous Saturday. The tables were very clean and nicely spaced. Our order came out very quickly. The flavor is great and the combo of veg/protein is perfect. We will return!

    BELT Sandwich & Iced Latte
    Hannah C.

    If you're looking for a quaint, homey coffee shop in the heart of the city.. then look no further than Roots Cafe in South End!! This location is almost hidden around the corner from the Atherton shopping center, but that factor helps create the calm ambiance of the space. I got the BELT sandwich which included bacon, egg, lettuce, tomato and the star of the show.. the pesto spread!! This delicious sandwich paired with an iced latte was a perfect brunch! The cafe had lots of parking but limited seating inside, though they did have a small patio. I'd love to go back to try one of their other sandwich options!

    Jessica R.

    Great honey lavender latte. Breakfast sandwich was good. Both indoor and outdoor seating. Very busy inside. Also serves lunch

    BEC on homemade English muffin. Delish.
    Diana C.

    Best breakfast sandwich!!! I have been looking for cozy spots to grab a quick bite when down in Charlotte for appointments from time to time. This place is adorable, the people were super nice, and what I thought would be a plain Jane sandwich was A-Mazing!!! I also loved that when I asked simply for water they gave me a large container so I didn't have to always wait for refills (I drink a ton). I have found the spot! Although I don't live in the area, it looks like a peaceful place to get work done, there is also outdoor seating, but there are signs requesting you to limit your time during peak hours. I don't think that's an unreasonable request at all. Their hours are varied and they are open until 10pm some nights so I'll definitely have to head back for dinner.

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    Their chicken caesar wrap is really really good! I'd come back again for it- that was the only thing I tried.

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    This place has the best fresh food. Everything is so good! I only wish I'd discovered it sooner!

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