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    Roots Cafe

    4.4 (413 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Spicy Cucumbers
    Max K.

    Nice Brunch with my mom cute spot with a great vibe. Service was okay they messed up my first order and by the time I got my food my mom was done but they were very nice. The sandwich was delicious the poached eggs were perfect and the cucumbers were refreshing

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    Stan H.

    Nice place. A bit expensive but nice eclectic options. Must have changed owners from 7-8 years ago or the owner changed their perception or got help. They had a promo coupon and I was able to use it today. Their hours don't work out well for me normally. Because of the price, I'd probably do 4 stars but they let me use a coupon for a drink and no complaints! Great, friendly staff and emotionally warm ambiance.

    Tortilla Espanola Frittata
    Janet S.

    Busy cafe with walk-in onlys, but staff moves fast to seat people waiting, without pushing seated clients out. Staff was super nice and friendly! Inside could be a little loud if you're looking to have intimate conversations with other guests. Lovely brunch menu with a variety of options but not too many (which is great for us indecisive people). Cold brew was lovely. Food-wise, everything tasted great! The french toast bites was a great option to share and the frittata was nice and filling, great flavors! If you want a little more spice, ask for a side of hot sauce!

    Spicy Cucumbers and Pumpkin-Spiced French Toast Bitespumpkin
    Negar J.

    Roots cafe is a cute small restaurant with great food. We ordered the cucumber and Pumpkin French Toast for appetizers. I have to say though that the French toast stole the show. For brunch we all shared the Autumn Scramble, Bacon & Arugula Breakfast Sandwich, ROOTS Hot Chicken, and the burger. The roots hot chicken stole the show in my opinion. Overall the service was great. The only challenge is that it's small and you may not always get seated quickly. Great place to check out !

    French toast appetizer
    Michael D.

    Tight interior. Tables are pretty close together. Food is ok. The french toast appetizers were good, but coated with a bit too much sugar The fried potato pieces were good The fried chicken was average

    Blueberry French Toast
    Eric B.

    Stopped in with my daughter on a Friday and first time visit. Cute place and we sat out back on the patio which is nicely covered and has a koi pond. Excellent hostess and wait staff are very nice and friendly. She had the standard breakfast and I had the blueberry French toast. Scrambled eggs were excellent and creamy. The blueberry French toast was outstanding. Will definitely be back to try more on the menu!

    Pork Belly Benedict

    Had a great experience dining with my family here! We really enjoyed our French toast bites and all the Christmas decorations. Our server Bryann was really nice and friendly. 10/10 recommend the brunch menu especially the Pork Belly Benedict.

    Hot chicken sandwich
    L N.

    This place was overall very good but we went there in a 11:30 on Sunday and there was a huge wait. We only had a 30 min wait but it went to over an hour before we left. Not sure if they were understaffed or the kitchen was overwhelmed. No real sense of urgency really. That being said our service was good once seated and so was the food! Small but cute interior- you just can't be in a rush. The cucumbers were amazing and the chicken sandwich the sweet potato fries were great! We will be back during a less busy time

    Smash burger, Buffalo chicken sandwich
    Faith C.

    What a charming spot in West Chester! Great, unobtrussive service, delicious mocktails (lavender lemonade and blueberry spritz) and scrumptious sandwiches (smash burger and Buffalo chicken)!! We will be back!

    This was amazing!

    As a 23 year old male I find a neutral approach when trying new restaurants. I'm greeted kindly, and treated well by the staff every time I sit to eat by myself. This place is truly a hidden gem and for many reasons, the quality/portion of the meal is perfect leaving me walking out without a stomach ache. The creativity behind the meals is truly a work of art and I can tell the creator cares about his/her work. Seems like they are farm to table, and if I can notice it- you will to. The price per person is more than generous, I'm a young college student who you can tell doesn't have a wallet to go out every week. However, I do end up here almost once a week. The owner of Roots took me by surprise by taking time out of his day to see me in person and thank me for loving his/her restaurant. I have never left a review in my life, and I know this was long. But Root's cafe blew me away, and I hope everyone can experience a meal from this beautiful cafe.

    Croissant Breakfast Sandwich
    Kyre P.

    Super delicious breakfast! We were looking for a quiet and comfortable place for brunch and were very pleasantly surprised by the quality of the breakfast. I got the croissant sandwich and it came out super quickly with friendly staff willing to accommodate the menu. The arugula sandwich is a must try! Thank you guys for the yummy meal.

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    love roots so much! Debra could not be nicer- and those French toast bites are to die for- will definitely be back!

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    Great food and especially good drinks! Our waitress was fantastic. I would highly recommend roots.

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    Dan M.

    Oh yes the bacon arugula, one of our favorites! Thanks for the review!

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    A wonderful breakfast/brunch place. Farm to Table. Not fancy score, but great food!

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    The food was delicious and the service was great. The waiter was very attentive and it very homie vibe.

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    Service. Food The waiter was friendly and accommodating. Would go to again. Even though place

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