A whole lotta greens, straight to the dome. I got the Kale Kraze Salad (quinoa, almonds, cranberries, avocado and kale marinated in olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper). The salad came with a lemon garlic dressing on the side, which I didn't pour over the salad, but instead dipped forkfuls lightly into the cup. The salad was huge! There was no way I could finish it, and I didn't. But it was satisfying and made my body feel oh-so good, the way that a body feels good when eating whole foods. Roots Market Cafe has a lot of nourishing options here. I had a hard time choosing what to get, because they have so many tasty-sounding options. Most (all?) of the menu is either vegetarian or vegan, and they offer salads, wraps, smoothies, juices, and a selection of baked goods. This place is also a little market! You can find fresh produce here -- I saw sweet potatoes, broccoli, zucchini, ginger root, bananas, pineapple, berries and other things. They also sell alternative milks, mushroom coffee, organic eggs, kimchi, vegan snacks, and things I have never seen, like vegan marshmallows and vegan marshmallow cream. Who knew that existed? I got my salad to go, but they have a dining room where you can sit and stay a while. The dining room is separate from the market and ordering counter, and is located in an entirely different room. read more

I recently ordered a medium Good Mojo drink along with a party-size hummus and veggie platter and unfortunately the experience was pretty disappointing. The hummus was extremely watery--more like a soup consistency than the thick, creamy hummus I expected. It made it difficult to enjoy with the vegetables or chips. Speaking of the platter, for something labeled "party size," there were surprisingly very few vegetables included. Instead, it came with a large amount of chips. I was also expecting multigrain chips based on the photo but they were just plain tortilla chips, which wasn't what I had in mind. The Good Mojo juice itself tasted good, although it was served warm rather than chilled. Overall, for the amount I spent, I had much higher hopes for the quality and portion balance of what I was getting. It just didn't feel like the value matched the price. read more

Roots Market Cafe - Vegetarian Near Me - Valparaiso, Indiana

I've had this place bookmarked for a long while and I finally decided to stop in today. I ordered the going green juice which contains cucumber, cilantro, celery, kale, lemon and apple. It was quite tasty and very fresh. The store is clean and nicely decorated. There are even a few spots to enjoy a quick lunch. I couldn't give five stars because while the service was cordial -- upon arrival the cashier had a lengthy conversation with a patron. I felt ignored, which I was. She could have acknowledged me by saying she will help me in a moment. But she didn't. She continued a conversation for quite some time; so long I almost decided to leave. The patron was apologetic when she turned around and saw me standing there waiting -- the employee said nothing. read more

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I love this place. My daughter has a dairy intolerance so I can't have any dairy since she's breastfed. This place has so many delicious smoothies, meals, and treats to choose from. The treats are always different day to day. Everything is also made to order so it's so fresh! The workers here are also so kind. They're so helpful and always have positive attitudes which is great. Its a cute place to hang out with a friend, a date, or even your kids. I definitely recommend anyone giving it a try. Only complaint i have is parking. But it's downtown so terrible parking it to be expected from time to time. read more

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Holy cow!! So tasty! I moved back to NWI from the west coast after being there 10 yrs. this place's wraps and oat milk lattes can def hang with the best of them back home :) found this place on a fluke. Beautiful sitting area, nice AC and I felt very comfortable seeing the LGBTQIA flag in the window too this made me feel so much better to return to this part of the country. I felt like I was a sore thumb here in valpo and super judged a lot of places tbh !! Not here tho I honestly dk if they realize how much offering a safe space w Whole Foods, vegan options and being ally openly means to an outsider like me playlist is awesome house music too!! I love this place! No where has felt ok here for me yet since I moved to NWI 2 weeks ago, and I'm just so grateful :) THANK YOU, may be just lunch by myself, but this experience has really touched my heart like maybe I could belong in Indiana! (OMG THEY ARE PLAYING A SONG FROM MY PLAYLIST RN!!! Yes!!!) read more

Roots Market Cafe - I may have eaten before pic sorry soooo good! - Vegetarian Near Me - Valparaiso, Indiana

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The food and beverage offerings are always fresh, high quality, and delicious. The staff is always helpful and friendly. The ambiance is positively granola. I love it. read more

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One of the best places on my visit of Downtown Valparaiso. I absolutely love the store and the dining area. They promote tons of local happenings too! Great food options, especially if you have vegan preferences. Great avacado toast and wraps featured! Great smoothies too. A bit pricey but worth it in a town like this. read more

Stopped by today and had a Going Green juice and the Fiesta Bowl. Both were delicious. I've never had a juice with those ingredients and it was good. Both items were fresh tasti read more

Roots Market Cafe - Fiesta Bowl - Vegetarian Near Me - Valparaiso, Indiana

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Very cool space, very exciting menu. I'm super full from my thai quinoa bowl which was dynamic to the last bite. read more

Roots Market Cafe - Thai quinoa bowl - Vegetarian Near Me - Valparaiso, Indiana

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My daughter and I came to visit from California and absolutely love the midwestern version of an organic cafe and market. We got the apple walnut salad and bean soup to share. The soup was phenomenal, chips were crispy, and the salad nicely paired with a handmade dressing. Food appears to be seasonal, which is why the menus vary on website. We highly recommend fir a tasty veg friendly place. The folks running it are genuine and sweet as well! read more

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Delicious food, with fast and friendly service. Afternoon ambiance was good for a business lunch.

I had an apple walnut salad and it was delicious. The hot lemon ginger tea was also excellent. Staff were polite and friendly. The eat in area was clean and pleasant. I really enjoyed this visit. read more

Fiesta and Siracha Bowls are so yummy! Always a favorite here! Definitely worth a visit!

Mights well put me in for five stars. Bunch of happy campers and good looking food tasting as well. Great sitting out front. Much better than the bird next-door. read more

Juice is great some days and meh on others. I think some workers don't follow their recipes and consistency just isn't there. I've been here about 6 times and most of the time the experience has been good. Work on consistency read more

One thing that would be great to change is honoring the FREE smoothie system for delivery orders. Especially because they are SO expensive and then tagging on $6.99+ for a delivery fee PLUS tip for the driver. Not being allowed to use your free drink for this after spending around $100 or more on drinks is bleh. Other than that, great place and good vibes (: read more

Literally everything I ordered was delicious. And nearly all items are organic with many vegan and gluten free options. I had the golden milk iced drink, Thai bowl, and cinna bomb sooo good. If you're looking for healthier full flavored options this is the spot for you! read more

Roots Market Cafe - Thai bowl plus sriracha - Vegetarian Near Me - Valparaiso, Indiana

Love going to Roots. It's my favorite little hide away. The staff is always fun and ready to give great recommendations. The fresh juices are amazing. Great little place I will continue to frequent. read more

I watched the staff treat male customers poorly, yet they treated female customers well. I don't know why they hate men, but they should tone it down so it isn't that obvious. read more

Quick attentive service. Very tasty combinations of juices and smoothies. Eclectic motif. Plenty to look at when consuming your drinks. read more

Roots Market Cafe - Vegetarian Near Me - Valparaiso, Indiana

Excellent food! Excellent service! Nice ambiance! Thank you for being in Valparaiso!! Need more healthy food options around! My husband and I frequent her often. read more

Delicious offerings, lovely space. Very friendly staff who answered all our questions and made sure we were happy with what we ordered. We enjoyed sitting on the front "porch" and watching the street traffic. read more

Wish I could give less than one star. My parents were so happy to bring me home gluten free and vegan goodies, and were assured they were gluten free as I have terrible reactions to gluten. I had a bite of a blondie and half of a cookie, and within an hour, my entire abdomen was swollen as if I was 6 months pregnant. It was incredibly painful, and clearly there was gluten in the products. This is the reaction I have to gluten. I contacted the cafe via their Instagram page to alert them that the products were contaminated, and the photo attached is the response I got. I am disgusted, to say the very least. The job of a restaurant is to provide a pleasant eating experience, not try to tell me that I'm wrong about my body. I eat chia seeds regularly. My diet as a vegan contains a lot of nuts. I know my body, and this is a hazard to others with a gluten sensitivity or celiacs disease. Also, the phrase "our facility does not have any gluten or wheat products of any kind" is incredibly ignorant. Wheat is not the only producer of gluten. This ignorance is dangerous and can seriously hurt people. read more

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Good, fresh good! The Fiesta Quinoa Bowl is good, Curry Lentil soup was excellent. Everyone enjoyed their juice or smoothies.

I ordered a small 12 oz. Electric Blue and was not disappointed.it has a crisp, vibrant flavor that I will come back for. read more

Roots Market Cafe - It is really BLUE! - Vegetarian Near Me - Valparaiso, Indiana

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I used to really love going to Roots, but lately the people they have working there have the personality of cold carp salad. They walk right past you and act completely dumbfounded that you're standing there in their hangout place. Like how rude of customers to interrupt their conversation. Get new employees please. read more

This is an updated review ~ The chocolate date smoothie and green fields salad have me craving for trips to Valpo :) I leave feeling healthy & satisfied. The fresh color palate of the cafe and the plates is delightful! Would love to live closer and try more of the menu. Will continue to stop in on my trips north. read more

If you enjoy small servings of juice at very high prices served by teenage girls wearing no bras and booty shorts, then this is the place for you! read more

Loved every sip of my juices and smoothies I had from roots. I started with a ginger shot then worked my way to the blueberry likon then in the following day I had the pina berry, orangecicle and viva la verde. Everything was delicious except the berry bliss smoothie that tasted sour so I'm guessing the berries were bad in that batch so I threw that drink out. Besides that all the juices and smoothies I've tried were very good and since it's be only fresh juice spot in Valpo it's your beat choice lol. Friendly service and healthy options there's a smoothie for everyone will be sure to love. read more

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How grateful I am for this wonderful restaurant! A BIG thank you to the manager, Marissa, for recommending the protein smoothie, with the veggie soup and nutritious salad to help my friend in the hospital. He was in need of eating healthy food to heal, and Roots Market Cafe came to the rescue. It was DELICIOUS! What a difference it made in his energy, physical and emotional well-being. If you want a delicious place for food with the ultimate service, you've got to come to Roost Market Cafe! read more

Today, at 1:30 pm, I completed a website order only to be informed they weren't taking any orders. So I called, followed the appropriate prompts and the message stated this number cannot take any calls. This is a horrible business model. Unless of course, they are out of business. And if they're not they will be soon. read more

Have eaten here multiple times. Has been perfect every time. Full of flavor and healthy. I usually go with the Thai or Fiesta bowl. read more

Roots Market Cafe - Thai Bowl - Vegetarian Near Me - Valparaiso, Indiana

This is the BEST place in town to get fresh, clean, organic, great tasting food and smoothies/juices. It is expensive, but buying the product they buy is expensive. The price is worth the value. The food is clean and I always leave feeling great. Usually when you eat out, you leave feeling bloated and overfull. I always leave Roots feeling satisfied and energized and good about the kind of food I chose to put in my body. I'm so glad they're starting to bring places like this in my hometown. Eating well is a form of self love and self respect. read more

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Fantastic! Great food good for the body and soul. We tried the fiesta bowl, Thai bowl, nutty smoothie and vegan peanut butter muffin. I highly recommend this place! read more

Amazing food with a fun selection of fresh produce and healthy food! Wide variety of salads, smoothies, sandwiches and more all healthy and full of flavor. read more

An amazing array of choices in a very adorable setting. While quality and selection seem endless, the value is just not there. Nope. I realize and expect to pay a bit more for fresh juice/smoothies? What i did not expect was nearly $15 for a large smoothie. $22 for a SMALL jar of honey is outrageous; As I said, I DO expect to pay for quality and freshness, but these prices will soon leave them without customers. read more

This place is amazing. Such healthy and delicious food, which is hard to find downtown and anywhere in Valpo. I recommend the quinoa bowl and any of the smoothies - you can't go wrong! read more

I have recently gone completely organic & almost vegetarian (only the occasional beef - don't judge me). I was looking for a place and found this gem! I had the Spicy Bean Wrap and ginger shot, my mom had the roasted red pepper tomato soup and my daughter had the Mediterranean Wrap. Of course I'm am the self appointed food taster in the family, so I sampled their meals too. Everything was absolutely wonderful! Fresh and full of flavor!! Will definitely be coming back when I'm in the area! We ate in and the seating and decor is super cute and inviting! In short, I highly recommend!! read more

I love it here and their food/ drinks make me feel amazing. They have GF bakery and they're all so good I love them. The banana chocolate chip muffin is TO DIE for!! The staff is so sweet and kind and you always leave with a smile on your face. Def recommend!!!!! read more

Good place for a smoothie, and a healthy snack and soup...my only complaint is the portions are small for the $ you pay. Its very healthy which is a plus, but give a sister a few more chips for that extra $1.50 you want, that's all Im saying... Healthy shouldnt mean leave here hungry. )-: When my total is over $14 for lunch I should at least be full.... otherwise, fresh, and staff is very nice!!! read more