Imagine a much more health focused Panera - that's Root 31. I read that it is owned by the same management as Colie's Cafe. It shows in the very muted flavours. I got the Compost plate (vegetarian) and added chicken. It was a beautiful plate of food....with almost zero flavour. I am not sure why they are serving the brown rice and quinoa cold and plain. The service was friendly and quick. Not a great choice if you are desperately trying to get some flavour in your food. Not a bad choice if you are desperately trying to keep those healthy eating New Year's resolutions. read more

Cute place to get a fairly quick bite to eat. My friend and I were going to the movies at Pittsford Plaza and the surrounding restaurants were on a wait so we opted for Root 31 because it would be quicker. It's the same as Camille's with a new name and a different menu. My friend and I just ordered 2 pizzas to share. We tried the Greek and the White pizza. Both were pretty good. They were a decent size. We both ended up having half of a pizza left. It seemed a little on the pricey side for a Panera type restaurant. I would go back for sure and try some other menu items that I haven't tried yet. read more

Root 31 takes the quality food, fast approach. It's order-at-the-counter and they have a wide mix of things that appeal to a lot of folks. Pizza, burgers, veggie options, salads, wraps, etc. Plus, gluten free options. I went for the R31 burger, which is char grilled. It's cooked all the way through, yet remains juicy. I added havarti on top and it comes with lettuce and tomato, plus chips and a pickle on the side. Basic, but it was decent and filled me up. Others to try: - Breakfast sandwich on brioche with sausage or bacon - both are delish - Veggie sandwich on ciabatta The space is simple, quality fast food, which I think is ideal for the Pittsford Plaza experience. I will come here when I'm running around doing my shopping and need to grab something quick, but tasty. There's a space in the back for seating that I like, that feels less like a chain/quick bite dining experience. There's a circular room with a round table plus a couple larger tables with booth seating and chairs. It felt cozy so I enjoyed eating in there. They also are one of the first local restaurants to feature Impact Earth compost and recycling for their garbages. I admire them for taking a step toward conservation with that approach to reducing what we throw in the landfill. read more

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Beware of the Root 31 Cafe in Pittsford. We placed an on-line order on Sunday, November 29th and even though they were closed due to Covid and not known to me, their on-line system processed the order and charged me for the meal that I could not receive because they were closed. I was directed to the general manager (Matt) who said that the order was canceled and that the authorization would drop off. He was rude and nasty and he refused to take my name or look into the situation. The authorization became a charge on my account and my credit card company confirmed that I had been charged. They directed me to dispute the charge. I had been a repeat customer at this location and I understand that a lot is going on with Covid but to be nasty to me and to refuse to look into the situation shows the true nature of the management at this organization. read more

I visited for the first time today and I was impressed. I like the new decor and layout of the space (as opposed to the previous cafe, Colie's). I ordered the Roast Turkey hot sandwich on a brioche bun and it was delicious! The aioli they used was the best part. I would recommend getting a ciabatta bun or otherwise sturdier bread, though, because the brioche was just too soft to hold all of the ingredients together. The service was fairly quick during the lunch rush hour. I'll definitely be coming back to Root 31. read more

Good food! Always fresh! Make sure to double check your order to be sure it's correct.

We are a GF family so grab and go can be difficult... This place is great for smoothies on the run. With quick service and a fine in option if we want it's a great to have somewhere fun to stop between errands read more

We love Root31. Beets and Sweets salad is great. I love there Vermont cheddar wrap. Pizzas are fantastic too! Gluten free/celiac safe.

A great spot for breakfast, brunch, or lunch. Emphasis is on healthy food, and the selection and preparations are amazing. The space is casual. We ordered at the counter, and were served at our table. We had two little ones with us, and the restaurant accommodated their finicky pallets. I have been there for lunch also, and enjoy the large selection of really fresh and well prepared salads. read more

It was our first visit here we loved it! The atmosphere is relaxed but classy (like others have said, it's like an upscale Panera). The man behind the counter went out of his way to be helpful when I explained a food sensitivity I had. I opted for the chicken wrap and my date had a bacon grilled cheese. We both said the same thing, that the food was EXACTLY what we wanted! It was simple with just enough flavor and as a bonus, the chips that came with it were SO good!!! We plan on returning for breakfast next Sunday and many more times after that!! ** Based on others reviews we thought maybe the service would be so/so - but that is NOT the case! So don't let those reviews keep you from this little gem! read more

What a welcome alternative to the standard Food Court options! I went to the Root 31 Cafe at Eastview Mall today for a quick lunch. The menu options all looked great, but I thought I would try just a regular American classic -- a cheeseburger. It may sound trite to those who have grown up with Mc-King-dy's versions, but I was so thrilled to have my burger cooked the way I like it -- to perfection -- and topped not with blah iceberg lettuce, but with fresh assorted greens and my personal choice of cheese! Everything was fresh and exactly as ordered! All topped off with a delicious Mango Ginger Zip smoothie. I will definitely be back!! read more

They were able to accommodate, yet another, large, last minute order--to perfection. Will continue to use this restaurant for company luncheons. Great customer service and the food is delicious. read more

Matt was extremely accommodating when I needed a last minute, large order. He went above and beyond to help me out and I appreciate the service and attention they provided! read more

How can a restaurant mess up a $13 hamburger? Where's the beef? My $13 lunch cafe hamburger was all bun, a tiny amount of tomato, two sprigs of lettuce and a hamburger patty the size of a McDonalds beef patty. Never again. read more

I enjoyed the veggie burger without cheese. The homemade patty and remoulade combo paired perfectly! My tablemate had the compost pile and was pleased. We both believe we are foodies and recommend making a stop here! The atmosphere is an awkward mix of diner, trendy, and casual. Lunch or breakfast seem to be the right times to come here. They had a board of 5 additional plant based specials! read more

I met a friend there for coffee. The atmosphere is nice and also very clean. Next time I will try the food!

I was in town for a conference a few weeks ago, looking for a good place for a quick dinner. This is located in a shopping center right next to a Trader Joe's, and the food sort of reflects the same genre, toward the creative/healthy region of the spectrum. On a quest for serious veggies (fiber is in short supply on those conference trips, sorry, TMI but true). The veggies were fresh and delicious, and the quinoa etc. added a lot of nutrients. Mission accomplished. My dining companion had the steak burrito. Good quality ingredients and flavor. Washed it down with a Harney and Co. iced tea. The format here is that you order at a counter and they bring the food to your table. I think this will be a good option for us anytime we are in The Big Roach on business. I'd alsp recommend this to the legions of fiber-deficient sports fans in the region. read more

I like to pop in and grab take out. This time, they forgot to pack two items. The salad, at $9.50, was small, uninteresting , and not worth the price. There was a tiny amount of dressing, which was tasty and would have liked more. I will take the time to examine the bag before I leave next time because once I'm back at work is too late to go back and get what I ordered . read more

We've only been in the area about a year and Root 31 takes a little effort to get to from Victor yet we've been here about 4 times already. This was our first visit since well before COVID-19. They are very well set up for distancing and if you had never been there before you might not know they'd changed anything because it all flows well. This is a cafe that has a variety of choices, leaning a bit towards the healthy/fresh end of the spectrum but also plenty of crowd pleasing sandwiches and burritos etc. Having more than a few vegetarian choices makes this a bit of an outlier in this part of New York which is more known for garbage plates and sausages than veggie burgers or smoothies. Everything we've ever had there has been both tasty and satisfying plus the setting with plenty of outdoor seating and glass walled dining area just feels good. If i had one negative to say about Root 31 it would be that some items are really poor values. For example, Hummus, Guacamole and Tzatziki with Naan bread, celery and carrots. A nice enough sounding collection of items but it's pretty hard to see $15 in value there. Personally, I most recently had a Beyond meat bratwurst and it was tasty (and served very hot) but at $15 and served with only a small bag of potato chips, it seemed kind of stiffly priced. They have some amazing ice cream bars made by elves or something magical but at (if I remember correctly) $6 PER BAR, it wasn't something I would consider ordering very often. read more

Stopped here for a quick bite to eat while inRochester the other day. Was pleasantly surprised with this cute cafe. The space is quite large and can certainly hold large groups. The cafe attendant was extremely pleasant and helpful when asked questions about the menu. We ordered the Thai Tofu wrap and the house coffee. The wrap was very tasty and the coffee was nice and hot. Root 31 offers milk substitutes for my vegan friends. (Not always easy to find) I would definitely visit here again if we are in the area. read more

Root 31 - Cafes Near Me - Rochester, New York

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Stopped in to Root 31 because I was in the area and I was craving a fruit smoothie. I pulled up the menu to make sure they had non dairy options and to my surprise they did ! I like that they have several non-dairy smoothie selections for vegans like myself, more than one too. You also get a pretty good sized for the price too compared to other local places. I got the berry fresh one, which has raspberries, strawberries , blueberries and blackberries I believe. And it's blended with mango and raspberry sorbet ! Staff was super friendly and made my smoothie very quickly. Im so happy ! I'll be back for sure to try some other vegan options on the menu. read more

My boyfriend and I was here for dinner on a Saturday evening after a movie date. The restaurant is very very very clean, with cute modern wooden tables and such pretty vibrant paintings. I got the reuben and my boyfriend tried the special, dogfish tacos. Both came with a bag of chips (which I forget the brand but it was very yummy kettle cooked chips). My reuben was a good portion, with thick fluffy pieces of rye bread. The sandwich wasn't too greasy which was nice and the meat had decent flavor. It's probably the lightest version of the reuben compared to others I've had at diners. There needed to be more sauerkraut to add that tanginess that such a rich sandwich needs though. My boyfriend's tacos were enjoyable...to my boyfriend. Unfortunately I didn't like it at all. There were 3 of them. The fishiness of the fish was just overwhelming for me I almost couldn't swallow it. I'm so glad my boyfriend enjoyed it though, so maybe dogfish is just an acquired taste. Overall, it's a cute little eatery that's perfect for a good light lunch. You also get free water by the way so don't waste money on the bottled ones in the fridge unless you're taking your stuff to-go :) read more

Wonderful place to grab a quick, healthy and delicious lunch. Daily compost pile with grilled chicken is delicious and decent portion. Food came out quickly and was very tasty. read more

Root 31 has great food and milkshakes. I would totally recommend this restaurant! Awesome hygiene!

Decent menu with a bunch of healthy tasty options. Pretty relaxed atmosphere. A nice place to stop by for lunch when Pittsford shopping. I will come back for sure. read more

We have always enjoyed Root 31 food in the past. Too many times though when placing an order for delivery there have problems. We had a new employee start with our company yesterday so we ordered Root 31 delivery for lunch. As we waited and it kept getting later and later I tried to reach them. No one ever answered the phone. I called every 5-10 minutes for an hour and a half. Nothing. No food, wasted time and honestly it was quite embarassing. This morning we reached out to find out what happened and they are blaming it on their delivery service. Stated it was not their problem. It most certainly is your problem when it's your name on the door regardless of who you hire to deliver your food. This isn't the first time this has happened from this restaurant but I can guarantee it will definitely be the last. Like I said, first time - well, ok. Second time is annoying. This time - I am done giving them any business whatsoever. Each time they do not take responsibility for anything but my credit card sure got charged. read more

I had plotted on coming here for about a month. Finally I had some free time during lunch after court. I set my expectations high because of the area it's in and they definitely lived up to them! Nice atmosphere, great food, very clean! Definitely a spot to go to if you haven't made plans beforehand. I had the Veggie burger which comes with chips and a pickle which was amazing by the way. And I just grabbed a bottle drink. You seat yourself so don't be shy and you order at the counter. The only thing is the customers are a bit uppity so act accordingly‍ read more

Root 31 - Cafes Near Me - Rochester, New York

I ordered two bagels with cream cheese and a chocolate croissant. It took over 20 minutes for my stuff to be ready. There was no one else there when I ordered. Three people ordered after me and all of them got their food and drinks before me. The bagels were flavorless and hard. Huge disappointment especially for the crazy prices I paid.... read more

What a nice place to grab a bite! So many vegetarian offerings! Busy but have always found a table.

I was so pleasantly surprised by this place! I was expecting a slightly different incarnation of Colie's, the previous inhabitant, and I was both right and wrong. Yes, the menu has almost the same menu categories and a similar vibe and layout, but the options here appeal to me much more. I couldn't decide between the veggie burrito and the Thai tofu wrap so I asked the cashier who recommended the burrito. It was packed full of delicious grilled veggies, rice, cheese and beans, and served with salsa and sour cream. My only complaints are that the burrito got super messy, probably due to the water content of some of the veggies, and I had to eat it really fast to avert disaster. The other thing is that the asparagus was in whole spears within the burrito but it was very stringy so when I bit in, the whole spear came out and it was pretty awkward to eat. I ended up just taking them out and eating them separately. I guess maybe I would use a fork and knife next time. But the flavors were delicious! I also love that everything they give you can be either recycled or composted and they didn't seem to have a trash option at all! Prices are about on par with most of the fast-casual places- my burrito was about $10 with tax- which I think is very reasonable considering that they seem to use very high quality ingredients and sustainable practices. I will definitely be back to try that Thai tofu wrap! read more

One of my favorite "go-to" places. It's killer for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I come here every Friday for a nice long lunch and not once have I been disappointed. My favorites are the beats and sweets salad as well as the tuna sandwich. But the classics like their pizza and Caesar salad are great too. Without fail, I order a vanilla almond latte To go with my meal. It's a simple flavor combination that I don't often (if ever) see elsewhere. And I love it. You can feel free to wander in here undecided and their daily specials will always peak your interest. A soup of the day, a pizza of the day, a salad or bowl of the day.. sometimes it strays me from what I came in craving! Come for a wrap, a quesadilla, or just a coffee and you won't be sorry! I hope :) read more

Really enjoyed my lunch at Root31 today. I ordered the Petite Garden Harvest pizza, it was large enough to take 1/2 of it home to enjoy later. Tons of fresh vegetables on top of a homemade pizza crust- delicious! Customer Service was Excellent as well. Great place to go for lunch! read more

So glad this place has opened. Good menu, plenty of healthy delicious options. My meal was served quickly and was a generous portion. Clean, calm atmosphere. Will be returning w friends. read more

Root 31 - Sweets and Beets Salad - Cafes Near Me - Rochester, New York

This cafe is definitely my new go-to when I want a quick meal that's fresh and delicious. I've been here plenty of times and each time it's incredible.The turkey wrap on wheat always hits the spot. And paired with the kettle chips? Perfect! I always end up ordering that because it's just too good. I also recommend the sunny day smoothie as well! read more

Love the salmon on brioche! The portions are a little on the small side, but the flavors work really well together. Their cleanup bins (1 for recyclables, 1 for compost items, 1 just for potato chip bags) are a great touch! read more

Sweet baby Jesus that was one of the most delicious turkey sandwiches I have ever had Very pleasant, clean and relaxed little cafe. Great drip coffee as well. I'd give 5 stars but the cashier lacked a friendly personality which is part of the experience of going to an establishment to spend your money. Anywhoo, great little place, l definitely would recommend checking it out for yourself! read more

My wife saw the facebook page for this restaurant and thought it looked good, especially the beet salad. We are from out of town and went to the Science Museum for a while. We decided to come over for a try. The employees are friendly and welcoming and the order board was easy to read. We selected the best and sweet salad, root 31 burger, petite pizza and butternana. They were delicious! My wife would have liked to have the option of a half-size salad paired with soup or half-sandwich. It was too much! The burger was delicious, as were the other items. It was confusing as to what we should do with our plates and refuse. We will definitely return to try a brunch sometime. read more

I think that the current 3.5 stars that Root 31 currently has is accurate. I was so excited to hear of a restaurant with great sourcing in a central location. The restaurant itself is cute - great artwork, ambiance, noise level, etc - well updated from Colie's Cafe. There is also still a good amount of outdoor seating when the weather is nice. The menu has a wide variety of options, making it easy for everyone to order. The disappointment came after ordering. I ordered a sandwich, which was really good. However, dinner took a LONG time to come out, and there weren't many people in the restaurant. The sandwich bread (I ordered multigrain) was pretty much just super plain, sliced bread that can be picked up at Wegmans. The sides were a bag of chips (not made at Root 31), and a pickle (which was really good, but actually did NOT come out with my meal - I had to ask for it). My husband ordered the BBQ pizza and GREATLY enjoyed it, however. I also had a raspberry smoothie and that was good :) So, if you decide to check Root 31 out, order something that you know will be 100% made at Root 31, and be prepared to wait awhile for your food. read more

Over priced tasteless Vermont Turkey wrap. The chutney tasted awful. I was expecting a much better tasting wrap. read more

I walked in at 7:24 pm, and tried to order a latte. The girl behind the counter refused to make it because the machine was off. The cafe closes at 8 pm so there was plenty of time to make a latte and clean the espresso machine. I'm fine taking my money elsewhere! read more