If it had not been for the hype surrounding this place (especially within the Yelp community) I do not know if I would have found Freshroots because it is tucked away in a mostly medical complex off of Mahan. I find it very fitting that this restaurant is surrounded by medical facilities because after you fall in love with their exquisite menu items you will definitely need the attention of a qualified clinician. What I love most about this place is they keep it 100 in their name of fresh. Often times as a recent college graduate I still find my friends wanting to eat junk like we did back in undergrad, but since coming to medical school I have been trying to find a healthier lifestyle built around good food. Freshroots gives me exactly what I am looking for with quality and fresh delivered at a fair price with a smile. It took me a while to make it to this place once I happened upon the golden knowledge of its existence because they are closed after 3pm as well as on weekends. I might have had to make some adjustments to my schedule to make the trip, but I would do it again faster than a tachycardic heartbeat. My choice for this first pass metabolism was the grilled chicken caesar salad, which left both my belly and my wallet very happy. Just because I am such a fan and was in need of an afternoon pickup I also opted for some of their Lucky Goat coffee, which has quickly become a favorite of my unique to Tallahassee. I definitely look forward to making a trip back to Freshroots ASAP because there is so much more to this case that I need to discover. I have barely even scratched the surface of this hidden treasure, but I am already very confident that this restaurant is one of a kind and one that will keep me and anyone lucky enough to try it coming back. read more

Freshroots Kitchen - Grilled Chicken Caesar - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

Don't get the "Dipped". The 1 star review completely revolves around how terrible this sandwich was. I ordered for pickup and they forgot my au jous, so I drove back and got it... genuinely didn't care about that... whatever, it happens. But how absolutely terrible the sandwich was? That was the problem. I gave it 3 bites. I wasn't sure if maybe just the corner was bland? I don't know, I tried to give it a chance. But omg it's horrid. Like it tasted like flavor was somehow removed from unseasoned beef I'd rather eat literal dog waste than eat that sandwich. Not to mention how understaffed this place is. I ordered pickup, was quoted 15 minutes, and showed up 15 minutes later and had to wait on my food to be prepared. I couldn't care less if it's a 45 minute wait to pickup, just say that so I don't waste my time waiting on my food. Not a happy camper, not entirely sure how this place has such a good rating. read more

Delicious food. Great staff. Nice to sit outside and enjoy the weather. Didn't take long to get the food.

I was not impressed. The food was very bland. The menu said lime cilantro slaw and it was mayo. The BLT melt was ok but the red onions were very over powering. Service was ok and the food did come ok in a timely manner. One thing though I check in on YELP to get 10% off as advertised and the girl at the register did not k ow how to do it. I ended up pressing redeemed because she kept asking me for a code that was not there when the instructions were just to show the digital coupon. read more

Freshroots Kitchen - Menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

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Delicious, freshly prepared salads and sandwiches. We went as a group of four and thoroughly enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. We will definitely be back the next time we're passing through Tallahassee. read more

Great prices for the food but the day I came it took almost 1.5 hours to get the food. I would only recommend call ahead. There were about 30 angry people waiting inside & outside, with some getting refunds. I won't be back unless I have the entire day off for a 2 hour lunch. They need to get more front end and kitchen staff, especially since they mostly serve people with 1 hour lunch breaks. Note to managers: inform people before they order that you are severely understaffed & behind with food orders. read more

So good, so fresh! Love the Asian chopped salad!! So tasty!! Large outside dining area as well. read more

Bacon jam. Mother lovin' bacon jam! This is why I'm updating my review. The Bacon Jam, Avocado and Egg sandwich on Sourdough bread may be one of the best breakfast sandwiches in the Sunshine State. Loads of bacon jam - salty, crisp, kind of sweet - spread beautifully across fresh, creamy avocado make for the perfect pairing. The crisp sourdough has a buttery flavor which goes unmatched. Hold the phone. Drop the phone. Hang up the phone. Whatever you do with phones in situations like this, do it immediately! Freshroots, you've done it again. Oh, and they now have a 10% off check-in offer! Seriously, what are you waiting for?! read more

Freshroots Kitchen - Bacon jam, avocado and egg on sourdough - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

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Very very slow. Not good if on your lunch break for work. Not able to handle a lunch crowd

Absolutely love their fresh food! Always fast and online orders for p/u are a breeze. Very reasonable pricing!

The food was absolutely delicious. We were just visiting and found this cool little place for some wicked sandwiches. The club was my fave. Definitely would go back when in town again. read more

Soooo yummy. My husband and I stopped in for a late lunch. We shared the Caprese melt, the Sweetie melt and sides of street corn and lime cilantro cole slaw. It was all delicious. Sandwiches are loaded with goodies so if you aren't too hungry you could easily share one. We'll be back! read more

We loved the food here. Service was fast and friendly. They are COVID-19 friendly (tables were 6 ft apart) had hand sanitizers and 2 entrance/exit points. Again food was really good, chai tea was ok...anthey are no longer serving the eggs benefict. read more

Great healthy food and great service. They have plenty of room outside and inside and I was glad it was so close to the Capital Veterinary Specialist office where my dog was being helped. read more

I have failed a few times at restaurants with glowing Yelp reviews before, so I was a bit skeptical of this place. I tried the breakfast take out (eggs Benedict) and lunch, and I'll definitely try other items on their menu. The best part is the freshness and the price point. So many of the restaurants in Tallahassee serve mediocre food with high price tag. It is always cheaper to eat out any other cities, unless you compare the prices with NYC or London. This place is not a full service restaurant, but more of a sandwich/ breakfast cafe, and they serve really good quality food at an exceptional price range. Sandwiches are $7-7.75, salads at $7-8! I don't mind paying extra for a good meal, and I'm not looking for cheap things to eat. But it's so refreshing to see a place with good food and reasonable prices in this town. Atmosphere-clean and unpretentious, with food vibe. People who were eating here seemed happy Menu - fun sandwich (melted ones!) items and breakfast items Food ordered - "Jammy" on sourdough was excellent! Good bread, generous amount of avocado, bacon, and bacon jam, perfectly griddled with butter. Tomato bisque was a bit coarse in texture and too garlicky, but that's just me. It's a good soup and only $2. Coffee - They have good coffee, and pretty good cappuccino! (Which is also hard to find in Tally. They use lucky goat beans.) Service- Very friendly staff members. You order at the counter, and they bring you foods. No tip required on your check. Soup and sandwich is not my first choice of meal options, but if I ever want to eat a sandwich, I'll come here. And I'll definitely come back for brea read more

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Some of the worst customer service I have ever received. Waited one hour for 2 salads when we were told it would take 20 minutes and the workers were extremely rude. read more

Freshroots is an awesome place. Most of the time I have to order to go and it is always tasty. I want to eat in and have one of their salads. I watched them come out and they look great. I've had the Horsy sandwich and most recently, their chicken salad on wheat berry bread with provolone and Granny Smith apples. Wonderful! I had a side of their Gouda Mac and cheese. The flavor was great but I would have liked it to be creamier. It was tight. I love the food and the vibe here! read more

I've been wanting to come here for quite some time and am glad I did. I came in on a very quiet weekday morning and ordered the avocado, egg & tomato melt on wheatberry toast and was blown away by the freshness and flavors. It helps that the breakfast sandwich was very inexpensive (right at $5). The counter person was very pleasant and helpful, the dining area clean and bright. It is counter service but they do bring your food to you. It is located in a very discreet seeming location, nothing flashy here. It's almost difficult to find. I enjoyed my meal and would love to comeback and try their MAPLE BOURBON BACON JAM, AVOCADO & EGG MELT! read more

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I can't believe I haven't found this place sooner! Truly fresh food and an absolutely perfect bfast/lunch spot! The sourdough was divine and the cheese was melted perfectly. I'll definitely be back! read more

Freshroots Kitchen - The Shroom - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

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I've been wanting to try Freshroots for a long time but for some reason every time I'd get the urge to get up try it, it'd sadly be the weekend and it'd be closed. I FINALLY decided to check it out Monday after renewing my tag and I can say the Yelp reviews did it justice, I loved it! The server was extremely sweet, the atmosphere was very chill and most importantly, the food was great! I think I was a bit young for the crowd it attracts, but that didn't deter me. I had the Hooper with the Mac & Cheese and was impressed with both. Although I would've preferred more cheese and less of the hummus, the sandwich was delicious. I found myself pretty upset when I finished it ha ha. The Mac & Cheese shocked me. At first glance, it appears extremes pretty bland and like it'd taste like what broken dreams are made of. This is a HORRIBLE assumption, it was AMAZING! I can guarantee I'll be back based on it alone. read more

Freshroots Kitchen - The Hooper and the PHENOMENAL Mac & Cheese. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

Love the food, staff, and wine selection! A must stop if you love farm to table and supporting local businesses

Came to to check out the city and found this place with good reviews. Drove here for brunch on the 4th of July and we were greeted by a locked door. How hard is it to update Yelp and Google with holiday hours? Unfortunately, we also dropped off a load of laundry to dry next door and were planning to pick it up after eating but now all of our plans need to change. Disappointed. read more

For the first time ever, I'm writing this review while still in the restaurant. I just finished my breakfast and I was floored! First off, I never even knew this place EXISTED. I was near the area and wanted some breakfast so I did a search on here and since I had already been to the other establishments that were close by, I chose Freshroots. I walked through the door and the place hit me with a modern but cozy café feel. Next........I scanned the menu board posted on the wall. Once you take a gander at it, you might be in as much shock as I was. Except for a Growler or Growler refill, there is NOTHING on their menu over $8. I'm so serious. When in season, they even have salmon selections that are also under the $8 price tag. Amazing but let's not get too crunk. We still have to taste the food...... I ordered a Bacon, Egg & Cheddar Melt along with a Create Your Own Omelet. I got my receipt, my cup for water and sat down at the table. After about 10 minutes, the cashier brought my food to the table. You gotta be kidding me!!! AIN'T NO way this omelet was only $7.75!!! That mutha sucka was HUGE!!! The Create Your Own Omelet is only $6 however, I added an extra cheese and an extra meat but still.....without it, I challenge you to find a bigger omelet in Tallahassee for only 6 freakin' dollars!!! The melt was only $5 and was full sandwich-sized but cut in half. I haven't even begun to describe the taste. Outstanding! You can tell they were back there cooking all of this up after the order. No pre-made junk here. I had never heard of Freshroots Kitchen until today but for some reason, the Food Gods wanted to bless my taste buds this morning. I can not WAIT to come back and try the other choices on the menu. They also do lunch but you need to get there before 3 and I think they're only open during the week. Nonetheless, I will make sure to spread the word about just how good Freshroots is and I hope you give then an opportunity to cause you to want to do the same. read more

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Three words: I'm into it. I really wanted the salmon sandwich, but I came an hour before it closes, so I'm not mad at them for being out of stock. I got the club even though many other things caught my eye. It was delish. And seriously, $7.50 for a fat sandwich? That's a good deal. I got chips too and I'm way too full - definitely not necessary to order a side. I also got a tasty mango jarritos which hit the spot. Just to forewarn you a though - this isn't bad, but there's a lot of cheese and bacon on the menu, which I didn't expect. But that's easy enough to omit. The ingredients, however, were very high quality and were INDEED fresh! I'll definitely be back for that salmon jawn soon! read more

Freshroots Kitchen - Club sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

The Cuban is amazing, and I love the tomato soup! I haven't been here in a while, but I passed it today. It's a little hole in the wall.

The happiest place to go to for lunch. The best chicken salad I've ever had. The staff is so sweet, and they always know what I want to order before I ever walk in. My only complaint is that they don't deliver! read more

Staff is rude. Manager always seems annoyed. A shame because the food is really good...

Sad. I ordered their sweetie melt on rye. The rye bread with grilled beautifully. However there was one skinny piece of Brie which was not melted (it's supposed to be a melt!) and way too many apples for the amount of brie. This could have been so good, alas. . . read more

Great big portions. Everything tasted fresh, and my cabbage was crunchy. Just the salad I needed. :)

Super fresh, friendly and amazing! Great job. I have tried several things, and now most of my co-workers go there when they want quality, fresh ingredients. read more

This place was pleasantly surprising. Everything was very fresh. I ordered the shroom. The eggs were perfectly poached and the ingredients worked very well together. I will definitely come back. read more

Such a yummy little hidden gem on the Northeast side of Tallahassee! This restaurant is nestled in an office complex on Mahan. The spartan dining area lends itself to an affordable, no frills but amazing delicious breakfast or lunch time experience. This establishment is serving great sandwiches and salads with tasty touches like bourbon bacon jam. At lunch, there are scrumptious sides like cilantro lime slaw to have with your main course. I recommend the slaw - it is light, tangy, and crunchy! I am pretty sure this place is one of Tallahassee's best kept secrets. I often have to remind myself it is an option! I am always glad when a friend suggests we meet here. Hint, Yelp friends - suggest we meet here!! read more

Freshroots is my go to lunch-break spot. It is a hidden gem located in a medical plaza and I did not expect to be so impressed. The moment you enter the door you are hit with the aroma of homemade coffee and are left to decide on a menu full of tasty delights. It is consistently fresh (hence the name) and it does not break the bank. Also, the cafe is very vegetarian friendly which appeals to my coworker! They have a wide variety of melts and salads with the option to create custom melts. My favorite dish is the Black & Bleu Caesar salad which is topped with their homemade caesar dressing, blackened chicken, and croutons. Finally, you have to add a side for only $2, I recommend the Gouda Mac & cheese. read more

Freshroots Kitchen - Co-workers shroom sandwich on rye - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

Amazing salads made with quality ingredients. Love the chicken salad salad. Highly recommend!

DUUUUUUUUDE! So delicious! A hole in the wall wonder at a medical/clinical complex that offers so much variety and tasty choices. Freshroots is one of my most favorite lunch spots to go to during my breaks at work. It is conveniently located near my job and they have a lot to choose from. Be it breakfast or lunch, you can order online for a pickup or through a simple phone call. The menu offers things from Asian Salad, Salmon BLT, Cuban sandwiches, classic melts and more! I have been here so many times and I always get something different. One of my favorites is the PBB J Melt. It is such a strange combo of bacon, peanut butter and brie in my mouth. It sounds odd but it works so well! Top it off with some Lucky Goat coffee and it is a great midday snack. They have make your own salads that are decently priced (I always add in extra cilantro). Pick you lettuce, meat, veggies and dressings. Definitely get their amazing tomato bisque! Flavor combination and texture is so heart whelming. Freshroots has super nice staff and they offer discounts for military as well as through Yelp check-ins. The food is always made fresh and has a healthier taste to it. There is indoor and patio seating for those who want to enjoy the nice breeze. Decor is a little more minimal, but simple and calm. This place is really unique and different from everything else in the area, which is probably why I have grown to love it. Tasty, reasonably priced, and filling! read more

Freshroots Kitchen - Jammin' - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

Bottom line: EXCEPTIONAL breakfast & lunch menu. Exceptionally creative, exceptionally prepared, exceptionally presented, exceptionally thoughtful. Freshroots merits an update from me, largely because we find ourselves headed to this gem of a restaurant over and over again. The wife & mother-in-law LOVE it, and I certainly understand why. I find myself grinning foolishly after polishing off a meal here myself. The menu items are top-notch, and their ingredients are clearly laid out on the chalkboard menu by the door. If you're persnickety and need EVERYTHING to go your way, they'll accommodate you too. At the bottom of the chalkboard, you'll find the "create your own" forms that you can fill out. In other words, you can go ahead and be the chef here. I still like it that not that many folks know about this place - that doesn't help the ownership here, but it means that it still gets to feel like "our place that isn't yet overrun by everybody". Particular items I like are: 1. The Lucky Goat Coffee - specifically the cold-brew. It's just good. if you haven't tried this before, treat yourself. 2. The App. It's every bit as good as Panera's app (Panera, mind you, is a large multinational corporation. Freshroots, mind you, is a small uninational operation...) 3. Eggs Benedict. (not "The Freshroots Benedict", not "Fabuloso Benedicts" - just straight-up Eggs Benedict). Oh, and for only $6.00. Go figure out how to get poached eggs for that price anywhere else in town. Heck, some menus make it clear they "don't know how to poach no eggs..." 4. "The Smokin'" - it's my favorite sandwich (Salmon). I've had others (Horsey, Italian, Buffalo, Cuban, Dipped) and they're all great. I just have a penchant for the Salmon. Anyway - we went again for lunch today, and I just couldn't NOT update the review here. If I left anything out, it's likely in my previous one (stuff about vegan fare, etc.). read more

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Absolutely worth the hype and 5 stars. The restaurant is bright, airy, and spotlessly clean. The patio is situated nicely so that you hardly notice the cars on Riggins Road. And the breakfast sandwiches are outstanding, especially the egg, avocado and bacon jam on toasted sourdough. I'd drive miles just to get more of the bacon jam. I only wish that they had some sort of sides like potatoes, or fruit to accompany the sandwich. Even a small salad would be nice and would leave the sandwich less naked on the plate. And the Lucky Goat coffee is a nice touch. Note to tea drinkers: they don't sell hot tea; only iced. I also think we should start a write-in campaign to have them open for breakfast on the weekends. That'd make it much easier for those of us who work on the west side to be able to enjoy their food more readily and more often. read more

Freshroots Kitchen - Nice view from the patio - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

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Really good breakfast. Had the eggs Benedict, which is a steal at $6. The decor is a little institutional feeing, but the product is good, the coffee is lucky goat, and the people are nice. They've got outside seating that's covered, which is something frequently lacking in Tallahassee. Looking forward to trying lunch here and making breakfast here routine. Hopefully Tallahassee will support good food even if the location is a little out of sight and out of mind. read more

Freshroots Kitchen - Eggs Benedict for $6?? And it's good. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

Love this place. Wonderful sandwiches and salads. I love the club sandwich but haven't had anything that wasn't delicious

Well, hello little treasure. I don't know how many times I've passed by here since they opened about a year ago and I had never tried them until now. To my delight, it is such a nice and well organized joint. The menu has many things to offer for everyone and IT IS SOOO yummy!!!! I couldn't believe how a simple melt, I had the "bacon, egg and cheddar melt" plus avocado in sourdough, could taste so good. Usually I have a problem with melts because they're either too burnt, or not crispy enough, or too greasy, or the cheese didn't melt, but this one was YUMMY! Even my hubby's scrambled omelette was very yummy, I'm not sure what they add to their foods or how they cook them but they definitely have me wanting to go back. read more

Freshroots Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

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