Oh my! Since it was weekend Inhad to do the Eggs Benny... can I just say the white wine hollandaise is worthy for everything. Slap that i. The challa bread and call me done! A slight overcook on the poached eggs but still had the golden glaze. Tater were cooked perfectly with the outer crunch and inner fluff. Was not done there because the half order of biscuits and gravy were calling my name. Have it with a sausage patty and the bonus will not disappoint. Scratch made takes time to cook which was all right by me. Everything was really darn good and earned my Love the speakeasy vibe downstairs too. Service was good and very attentive. Joshua was a star too read more

The Root Cellar Cafe - Eggs Benny - weekend only - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

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Good service, interesting art. That said, 2/3rds of us disliked our food. The pesto salmon pasta was good, I tried a bite and agreed. The porter biscuit sandwich was so bad I asked them to remake it. The second time it was less burnt but still overcooked and the batter was too unpleasant to eat. The last of us had bourbon pecan chicken. It was better than my sandwich but didn't really taste like chicken due to so much seasoning or marinade (I tried a bite of it as well) and the grits were similarly over saturated with some sort of flavoring. Expensive! read more

Really cute spot for brunch! We split the frittata and a side of home style potatoes. Perfect amount of food to split. The cold brew was really good too! Service was efficient and friendly. Definitely a place to stop by. Just be aware of the parking. Hard to find street parking and we ended up paying $26 for 3 hours of parking read more

Came here for brunch on a Friday & it was such a quaint place to visit! Right in the square of San Marcos, good location & nice shops around. We made a reservation but there were still plenty of tables open for seating. Our server was very nice & patient with us. Most of us got the hill country breakfast which was very good! I got the chicken & waffles & everything was cooked perfectly. The chicken had a lot of flavor & was juicy. The waffle was hit as good, however the syrup was a bit runny for me. Overall a good place for brunch & would come back to try their lunch menu! read more

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Very quaint and cozy location. If you like friendly and helpful service then this place is beyond amazing! We ordered the French toast with pecans, traditional waffles, kids chicken strip, a breakfast sandwich and a build your own breakfast. It was all delicious but I would HIGHLY suggest ordering the fried chicken or French toast. That toast will live in my memory forever. 9/10 stars. read more

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Had the cutest mimosa date at The Root Cellar in San Marcos and it did not disappoint. The mimosas were fresh and perfectly balanced--not too sweet, not too dry--and the cozy, underground vibe makes it feel intimate without trying too hard. It's one of those spots where you can actually talk, laugh, and relax. Food was delicious, service was warm and attentive, and the whole experience just felt easy and romantic. Definitely a go-to for brunch dates. read more

The Root Cellar Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

A cute option right off the square, Root Cellar has a small patio and inside seating. I also saw what looked like an upstairs patio but it was closed when we were there. It was a beautiful day so my friends and I sat outside. I'm not normally a bloody mary person, but when I saw the big jug of vodka marinating with all the veggies, I had to try it. Spicy style. It was magnificent! The bacon inside was crispy. Also on the specials board we saw a spiced chai marshmallow drink or something, my friend tried it with espresso and it was very good. You don't normally see fried asparagus on menus so we said we must get them. The fry on those was really great, reminded me of fish and chips. Perfect crunch but not too much breading. Our server did not know a lot of answers to our questions, and our sandwich came out a little different than what the menu had us picturing, and they gave us the wrong side, but it was good. Whatever. My friends breakfast plate was ginormous and he let me have a few samples of that before it disappeared. read more

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Heading back to SA from an early morning meeting in San Marcos, I stop off at The Root Celler Cafe for some breakfast. I got seated immediately and after a quick review of the menu I order the hill country breakfast and a hot tea. The order came out shortly after ordering and it was quite tasty. The eggs were softly scrambled, and the breakfast potatoes were nice and crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The biscuit was a bit dry and I skipped the gravy but after adding some butter and jam it didn't go to waste. Overall, a nice breakfast spot and I'll be back to try more of the menu. read more

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Aesthetically speaking this place is cool., inside and out and we sat out on the patio. We were the only table sitting outside. Had a few eggs ordered over medium came out over easy. Took a long time for the eggs and my wife's waffle so didn't bother asking for a new order, had to leave for the airport and couldn't wait. Bloody Mary's were weak but improved w/ a shot of vodka. Server was nice but would disappear for quite a while and eventually had to go inside to get my check. Most likely won't return but it is a pretty, historic place. read more

Such a cute spot in San Marcos! Their food and service are always great, can't wait to try their location in new braunfels on Monday! read more

The Root Cellar Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

I think it is the best breakfast in San Marcos. Great Staff and ambience also. Waffles and French toast are amazing.

Nice place, nice service, but disappointed food! I order chilaquiles and was a sad experience, completely dry! Also we order the Brazilian French toast, I saw the plate on reviews and looked good but mines was plain, no fresh fruit, no whipped cream, only a cup of syrup on the side 6/10 Either my nieces plate her biscuit was completely burnt no lying. I expected more from this place. Not recommended read more

The Root Cellar Cafe - Southern Hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

First time to visit here But it was pretty good, Food was excellent Pecan encrusted chicken breast It was hot too and that modding Today in many places Ceaser salad Beer bread with honey butter butter It was hot too and butter melted right in I didn't eat the grits sorry Waitress was very nice and took care of me Ambiance was fine Plain but cellar like I did like the ambiance and decor I recommend you stop in I'd like to explore the menu more too read more

The Root Cellar Cafe - Beer bread with honey butter - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

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I had breakfast at Root Cellar Café this morning and had a great experience. I'm almost always seated quickly, and the food is consistently good. Our server, Jes, was especially friendly and attentive today. Definitely one of my favorite breakfast spots in town. read more

Wish I could give more than 5 stars! Greeted with a smile and it continued through the entire visit. My husband had the country breakfast and I had the shrimp and grits. Everything was cooked perfectly. The grits were flavorful and smooth. Highly recommend for a great breakfast experience. read more

The Root Cellar Cafe - Hill Country Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

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One of the best breakfast spots I have ever been to. Homemade jam is to die for. Our waitress, McKenzie was so good the ambiance is so cool and rustic. read more

I was in town for a conference and found this hidden gem downtown San Marcos and so glad I did, it was so delicious with really great options and breakfast all day! It definitely gives speakeasy, wine cellar vibes and I loved it. Please make note of the step down into the entryway. They do have signs up and I still tripped because that's just who I am. Now to the main star, the food. We had a party of 5 and we all got different dishes and drinks as well. I tried the hibiscus tea and it was great, very refreshing. We tried the roasted brussel sprouts as an appetizer and those were great, just the right amount of sweet and heat. I got the Caribbean Stacked sandwich w homestyle potatoes, large portion and I thought I'd had to take half to go but I pushed thru because it was so good I had to finish it. Others at the table tried Chilaquiles Verdes, Holy Aioli, Beet and Goat Cheese Salad w Grilled Chicken. There wasn't anything left on anyone's plates. It was all so fresh and delicious. Now I have another great spot to go to when I'm in that area. read more

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came here with my family and the restaurant was very busy!! it was a sunday afternoon, the wait was about an hour. once we got sat, our server was very friendly and the service was well-paced. food came out delicious. i love root cellar because of the rustic, scratch kitchen vibe and the good food. the margarita was also good! my only complaint is that the restaurant is a bit small, and at certain points i felt a little claustrophobic with all the people. read more

The Root Cellar Cafe - margarita - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

Stopped by for drinks and wished they offered a happy hour, but I'm still glad I got to check out this spot in historic downtown San Marcos! Can't wait to come back and explore their speakeasy next time. read more

The Root Cellar Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

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Love this hidden gem in San Marvelous! After the Alumni game, we hit this place for a nice meal. The Pork Belly and the Pecan Crusted Chicken are two favorites for us. Add the Brussels sprouts and you have a winner. This has more of an Austin vibe, laidback and just a cool place to hang with friends. It's in the heart of the downtown area, which is party city for this college town. Service is good, but remember with it being laid back, nothing happens too fast. Wish this place was here when we were at SWT in the 80's but then again, we were probably too poor to afford such a nice place. Try it when you are in town and Go Cats Go! read more

The Root Cellar Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

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Food was really great however it took 40 minutes for our food to come out, and my friend didn't get her salmon until 15 minutes later after everyone else's food arrived. read more

very good and affordable italian food! I got a pesto pasta and it was truly the best one I've ever had. Portions are great and staff is amazing. Would def recommend :) read more

We visited The Root Cellar Cafe on a Saturday after a hike with our two German Shepherds, and it was a fantastic experience! The waitstaff was incredibly friendly, giving us a great table on the patio with plenty of space for our large dogs to lay down. They even brought out a water bowl for each of them, which was a thoughtful touch. I ordered a mimosa, which was delicious and very well priced. My husband had a Bloody Mary, which I felt was a bit overpriced. However, the food more than made up for it. I had the half size biscuits and gravy with a side of bacon, eggs, and toast. The Texas toast with the perfect over-easy egg was delicious. While I think a side order of bacon should include more than just two pieces, none of that mattered once I tasted their biscuits and gravy. They were the best I've ever had! The biscuit literally melted in my mouth, and the jalapeno cream gravy was out of this world. I can't even express how good it truly was! My husband ordered the Hill Country Breakfast and thoroughly enjoyed it as well. We will 100% be back! read more

The Root Cellar Cafe - Hill Country Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

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Had a wonderful Rae sandwich this morning with sausage and browned potato'. What a wonderful breakfast place, always consistent.

Came here to order RAE sandwich but they didn't have the ingredients so I ordered avocado toast sandwich instead.Very small portion! Most like kids size food. it came out on a small size without any side ! Not enough for breakfast unless you are planning to lose weight and money at the same time !! read more

Went there on a date with my girlfriend and it's very delicious but a bit pricey. The vibes are good and the service was great. I recommend! read more

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Simple but great lunch experience. Simple hearty food that was located in a very old place. Gave a vibe of authenticity and homeyness. Everything we had was tasty. Service was good but nothing I'd recommend over other places. Worth revisiting if I'm ever in town. read more

The Root Cellar Cafe - Menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

Food was so fresh and would definitely recommend! Haven't had food this good in a long time. Felt homemade from scratch. Loved it. Definitely one of San Marcos hidden gems read more

The Root Cellar Cafe - Sweet Belgian Waffle, and Bourbon Pecan Chicken - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

The Root Cellar Cafe is exactly what we needed for a chill Saturday Brunch out with the family. They had great gluten free options that didn't just include salad. The service was great and we were able to use the outdoor seating as we brought our dog with us! Highly recommend and will be coming back! read more

Fantastic brunch place. I had the Brazilian French toast with bananas and pecans. It was fabulous. read more

The Root Cellar Cafe - Brazilian French toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

Stopped in The Root Cellar on our way to the airport. And wanted to have my beet burger!! I get it every time at the Root Cellar in New Branunfels. We have the most wonderful Server in Kendall. She was fantastic and had the best personality. So pleasant and cheerful. She tended to our every needs. I will ask for her any time I come to this Root Cellar. My beet burger today was so fresh and delish. Best beer burger I have ever had. Love the atmosphere in this location too. It is just so nice. read more

The Root Cellar Cafe - Beet Burger. Delish! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

My husband and I recently moved to San Marcos and are excited about all the Mom and Pop restaurants and bars nearby. This morning we decided to try The Root Cellar Cafe for brunch. Coffee was a little weak for my taste, but I did live in Costa Rica where the coffee is outstanding! We ordered the Eggs Beni and the Southern Hash. Both were outstanding! Cannot think of one thing I would change or edit. Eggs were cooked perfectly the hollandaise was creamy and seasoned well. The Southern Hash potatoes were crispy and creamy and the kale was bright a very well balanced bite with the over medium eggs! We will be back to try the lunch/dinner menu too! read more

The Root Cellar Cafe - Eggs Benedict and Southern Hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

Nice atmosphere, entre I ordered was basic (scrambled eggs, sausage & sourdough toast, all ordered a la carte by the way)* they advised they make sausage in house, so I tried it and it was good! Mimosas were flowing too. I would recommend overall as it's pretty solid choice for breakfast. read more

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My friend had to be in San Marcos for a conference and asked if I would meet her up for dinner. She chose this place! The menu looked good and they actually had a lot of vegetarian options which was cool. They also had a small section for mocktails. I got the pasta primavera and she got the Mac and cheese! My honest review is that the food was A-okay. It was not something that blew me out of the water. The service was slightly slow, but hey it was also crowded and we didn't mind because we had a lot of catching up to do. The price was a little overboard considering the taste. The ambiance was cute and quirky. There was a lot of college ages kids in the area since it is near campus. Overall this place was okay. Would I go again? No, probably not, but that's okay too. read more

The Root Cellar Cafe - Pasta primavera - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

I SOOOO Wanted to love this place, but unfortunately, our visit wasn't quite what we hoped for. I'd first like to say that I don't think the space was at its best due to prep for a high volume event in their event space. However, for a passerby foodie, it was certainly unfortunate. Staff were VERY KIND! Service was pretty slow, as it was busy. Apps took 45 mins, and our meals took over an hr to get to us. Their menu is veggie/vegan friendly, but simple. We attempted to order an array of appetizers, but each time our server (who was swamped) returned to our table she notified us of another item that "had run out". - Garlic hummus : NAY. Chips tasted store bought, and the hummus was over salted - Fried asparagus: yay. Simply because it was different, and worth trying - Beet and goat cheese salad: Nay. Fresh but VERY simple, and the dressing was a bit too tangy/sour for my taste - Meatloaf: Yay, was pretty tasty, but had the consistency of a burger. - Eggplant sandwich: Yay. My mother-in-law got this and said it was tasty **Side dishes were very underwhelming. Nay, not worth it. I got the grits, and it was bland stove top grits with cheddar sprinkled on top. The home style potato's were bland and not fully cooked. Very fun interior though. If I return, I'll stick to drinks & small bites just for the ambience and staff. Cute merch. read more

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Food: Simple, average brunch-Nothing special or unique about it. The biscuit, sausage, and egg with the gravy was good. However, the potatoes were undercooked. I personally got gluten free bread and gravy on the side since it contains flour. Service: Good for a busy restaurant. Ambiance: Rustic, warm lighting, cozy American brunch restaurant. Nice for all kinds of parties. read more

The Root Cellar Cafe - Hill Country Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

Watch your step at the door! This is a San Marcos square institution, and I knew I had to go back when I was in town for the first time in... what... 7 years? Ambiance is still cozy and homey and eclectic with mismatched tables and chairs and fun art. Some classics on the menu with some changes over time. Highly, highly, highly recommended the Brussel Sprouts and Mermaid Water! Bonus, the Brussel Sprouts taste really good added to the Mac & Cheese! Friend got the penne and asparagus. Originally, we ordered the bread plate, but apparently, they were out, and instead of telling us, let us wait and just took it off the bill? Appreciate taking it off the bill, but we would have liked to know sooner... Service to get your food is historically slow. So, it's a good thing it's a good place to sit and chat and catch up with friends! They won't seat you until your whole party is there, and the inside waiting are for waiting parties is tiny, so be prepared. Also, single person restrooms. read more

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This place seemed busy when we first arrived, so I thought you know it was going to be pretty good. I didn't really enjoy it, the shrimp & grits were pretty basic and it didn't have anything else really & for the amount of money paid for it, I don't think it's worth it. The BYOB, the avocado toast was decent, not much flavor, what got me was the fact that they didn't know what an over hard egg was. I got sent 3 orders of eggs back because they kept giving me runny eggs, by the time I got "over hard" eggs it was just the same eggs all dry from being heated so many times. The host was difficult to find & I had to walk up to the host stand myself, which is fine but it just went terrible. Place is decent, bunch of nice paintings! read more

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This place was ok, not amazing, not bad, just ok. It was t disappointing nor was it something I'd talk about to my friends. The food was cooked well and served quickly, and my coffee was hot. If I happened to be in the area again I would probably be ok with going for breakfast here again but I wouldn't go out of my way to eat there. All in all - just meh Our server was nice and the restaurant itself was cute and in a cool basement setting. read more

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Would have loved to visit today. Their brunch is one of the best in town. They cancelled their online waitlist option ages ago, but this morning, I had friend in town and called to see if we could add our name that way. They said it was a 30 minute wait for 2, and you have to come in person to join the waitlist. The person on the phone was very sweet. But, it costs nothing to the business to allow people to join the waitlist online or via phone. It's always my first choice for brunch, and I now haven't been in over a year. The last time I went with friends, it was an hour wait and we ended up waking to a nearby brunch spot and were being served our food when they called and said our table was ready. There's not even a good area to wait for a table. Please do better. read more