This place is the bomb! Whoever designed architecture did a fantastic job. Tons of individual seating with outlets for you to charge devices without worry. Bar and table with healthy options. Super friendly and attentive staff. Fun decor and you can enjoy the music and ambiance (I'm loving Sinatra right now). So grateful for the non grease options here. Did I mention that the chef brought out my salad with a big smile and have a safe flight? And my server kept bringing sofa refills without being asked and without interrupting my work? Best in airport restaurant ever. Right across from Starbucks in the c concourse area. I'll be back for sure! My new go to for all my Southwest to Denver regular travels! read more

Lovely restaurant in terminal C. Dined in around 10am. The restaurant offers lunch all day and breakfast from 6am to 12pm. I had a spicy margarita which was made to perfection! I ordered the beef burger and added a fried egg. The burger was huge and juicy! The fries were just okay. The service was extremely fast. All of the staff were friendly and helpful. The views were nice from the window seats. They have tables and booths available. Additionally they have a full device bar where you can dine or have cocktails. I will definitely return to try other menu items! read more

Root Down DIA - Spicy Margarita with tajin rim - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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I landed at Terminal B at 6:50 a.m. and had a three plus hour layover. So I shot over to Terminal C to check out breakfast @ Root Down. I chose the "Standard Breakfast", described as two scrambled eggs and a croissant. I added Polidori sausage, a local Colorado purveyor, for a $2 up charge. My meal was delivered faster than a McDonald's breakfast sandwich, which I interpreted, correctly, to be a bad sign. I suspect that most of the ingredients are already prepared, maybe even the eggs, because they were not hot, just warm. That goes for the coffee also. Everything else was less than warm, just above room temperature. The plate was colorful, but that's the only thing good I can say about this breakfast. Service was best described as sleepy and bored, at least that's the impression I got from my server. It matched the food - room temperature. The Root Down website boasts about the architecture of the space. You don't see it or feel it. It's crowded, cramped, and looks very worn. It didn't feel fresh or clean. I'm not sure the age of this space, but it needs a refresh badly. My advice is, don't believe the hype. This is "airport " food and nothing better...in fact, a McDonald's breakfast sandwich would beat it handily. read more

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Fantastic place to get a drink and dinner before a flight! Service is great and vibe is fun and relaxing!! I enjoyed a delightful Coors Light and a Turkey Bacon Club sandwich minus cheese and bun. Everything was delicious!! read more

Root Down DIA - Coors Light and Turkey Bacon Club on lettuce! - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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My husband and I came here before our flight and ordered a burger (medium rare) with regular fries. I got a Negroni and my husband ordered a beer. The drink was delicious!! The burger was nowhere near medium rare but it was still juicy and flavorful so we didn't ask for a redo. I don't usually like bacon on my burgers but this bacon was magically delicious! The sauce is not too much either. The fries were cold so we asked for hot fries and got them in no time. Our server was nice and efficient. The globes on the ceiling were fitting for an airport and I would come back here. I know the breakfasts are amazing!! read more

Root Down DIA - Under the globes - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Maybe the best food I've ever had in an airport! Not to mention gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan options in an airport?! Truly unheard of! I was seated right away and got my food within 5 minutes of ordering! I got the GF turkey club and it was delicious. Their sauces are definitely made in house. I'm not one to even use mustard often but I found myself dipping my fries in the mustard, it was so good! The seating area is cute and spunky and they have a plant wall within too! Love this place! read more

Root Down DIA - GF Turkey Club - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I'll keep this short. Great service, live plant wall. And the most delicious food I've had in an airport in about a decade. Kids meals were great, too. read more

Root Down DIA - Amazing cobb with added salmon 10 delights on one plate!!! - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This review is for the pick up / quick bites area. The hummus lunch box is a perfect snack. Cucumbers, tomatoes, crackers, dates and olives with a veggie hummus. We also bought the fruit parfait. Again, this was fantastic. Interesting topping mix with fresh tasting parfait and good (not soggy) fruit. Server was helpful and informed. read more

Root Down is my go-to when I fly out of DIA. It brings the trendy vibe of the city to the airport and the food is so delicious! I got the hot honey sweet potato waffle fries this time and the flavor is so good. They have a little roasted flavor and the hot honey packs a nice punch! I usually get the Bahn Mi Turkey Burger and it's one of the best turkey burgers I've had! read more

Root Down DIA - Hot honey sweet potato waffle fries - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Root Down has been my go to place in DIA for years at this point. When I travel it is always hard to find fresh food, this place is great. Fresh salads, good service, nice seating if you have the time too. I always get the roasted beet salad that has golden and regular beets goat cheese, nuts, and a wonderful dressing. It always hits the spot and is a nice meal, large enough to satisfy but not too heavy. read more

Root Down DIA - Beets and goat cheese salad - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

The reviews are accurate Yelpstars! Great food and service at this Root Down in Denver International. Natasha our server went above and beyond. Breakfast service had ended along with the coffee but she went out of her way to find me some. The lamb sliders were tasty and the kids menu was very nice for those participating in Yelp Jr. I'll be sure to come back next time I fly through Denver International. read more

Root Down DIA - Lamb burger - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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After a short wait, I got a very cute cubby table for one on my layover in Denver. I was able to quickly put in my order for a vegan ramen. Despite the vegan ramen removing the meat and egg, there was an $8 upcharge to add tofu. Still I was grateful for the option, and ordered it. My ramen came, no tofu. Despite my waitress checking in on diners on either side of me multiple times, she didn't stop by my table or ask how my food was. I finally got her attention when I was more than half done with my soup (I eat slowly). She put in the order and I got the tofu at the end of my meal - unfortunately with a sour taste that was at least improved by the sriracha that I separately had to request. The ramen was decent, with mushrooms, bok choy, and (interestingly) kimchi. Nice option to have as a sit down meal at the airport, but I might try fast food next time. read more

Root Down DIA - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Root Down gives such an elevated "airport food" experience and it was evident by the wait for a table. I hadn't gotten a chance to try the actual restaurant location so happy to get a last chance to try it before heading back to the bay! My server was very sweet and accommodating. Menu boasts a variety of delicious and healthy items (the salads that passed by me looked so fresh and vibrant) but I was craving a good old cheeseburger, which came in a pretzel bun and I chose sweet potato fries (for some of that Vitamin A lol). The burger was so good- hot, flavorful and juicy. Sweet potato fries were fine and the sauces were a nice compliment. Ambiance was consistently bustling with people and had to ask my server for the check. Wish all airport food was like this! read more

Root Down DIA - Beef burger with pretzel bun and sweet potato fries were bomb - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I have been coming to Root Down since they originally opened in the DEN airport and I have tried almost everything on the menu. My favorite, hands down have always been the honey smoked salmon on top of the beet salad. Like any normal day, I placed my order with my mouth watering in anticipation of my salad as I had been waiting for 2 days for my meal. When I heard that the honey smoked salmon was no longer on the menu, I almost cried, I couldn't believe it! There is not another option for salmon in the airport, so I did not have a choice other than to add the new salmon to my salad. The replacement was terrible! I could only stomach about 5 forkfuls before throwing it away in disgust. That was $30 wasted. While they screwed up with the salmon, at least the desserts have improved and the oreo cookie sandwich was great. Please bring back the smoked salmon as I am sure there are a lot more disappointed travelers than myself. read more

Five years after first dining at Root Down in the Denver airport and several trips later, I can definitively say this is my favorite airport restaurant. I look forward to flying into Denver and its C terminal because that means I will hopefully dine here. And considering how many flights go through Denver, this has become a bit of a tradition. First, I need to give a shout out to the servers and hosts. Each time, they have asked me when my flight was so they can make sure the food comes out before that. Why don't all airport restaurants do this?!? And the ramen, my favorite on the menu, is consistently delicious. After finishing a bowl, you'll be in nap mode on your plane. My daughter enjoyed her chicken tenders, and my husband even snuck one away to put on his salad. And my son's mind was blown about the fact that pancakes were on the kids menu. If you're in the Denver airport, SEEK THIS OUT! read more

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The restaurant is nice and big. Our server was great! But the food was just not up to par. I got the ramen which they are pretty popular for and it was not good. It lacked so much flavor... my friend got the turkey sandwich which was good but the sweet potatoe fries were stale and gross. We asked for another which they were nice to give us but the second batch still wasn't that great... maybe other items are better on the menu.. read more

Root Down DIA - Ramen - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

My friend and I stopped by here after reaching our gate to get a bite to eat before flying out. While I had low standards for any restaurant in the airport, I was surprised to see high ratings and definitely agree with the quality of the food served here! It is a bit on the pricier end but worth it! I went with the standard breakfast and got the soyrizo. The star of the dish was definitely the soyrizo which was seasoned super well. I also really liked the croissant, eggs and potatoes on the side it came with. It was all super filling but didn't leave me feeling bad in the end. We got our food pretty quickly and our waitress was super sweet. There's plenty of seating inside and at the bar. If you are looking for a filling meal, definitely check out this place! read more

Root Down DIA - Standard Breakfast - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Like it's sister restaurant in the downtown area. This root down had a lot of the same menu items and more. I ordered the beet salad.. It didn't disappoint. Service was good. It was a pretty busy place. The tables up front were nice, but some of the booth tables needed a little bit of love. I would definitely come back to this restaurant. read more

Root Down DIA - Beet salad - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

One of my favorite airport restaurants! I always get the beet salad - the 1/2 salad 1/2 soup is a good deal and I love the carrot soup. I'd like more Thai flavor, however I realize that you have to appeal to the masses in an airport . Always fast kind service, too. Tip well, the servers hussle all day. read more

Root Down DIA - Beet salad and soup - generous for a half and half lunch! So delicious. - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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For an airport, this place hit all the right notes! The menu is a little limited, but I get it. It's mainly sandwiches, salads, and a couple of entrees that are further out there. I tried both the turkey club and turkey burger bahn mi. Loved the spice and flavor on the burger, but the club was solid as well. Both came with sweet potato waffle fries. I know! Didn't know they could be forced into that shape! Those came out in a metal cup which kept them nice and toasty the whole meal through. Service was great and kept the meal moving with plenty of time to catch our flight. Expect 30-40 minutes. I really liked the environment as well. More restaurants in airports should have explicitly single tables. The fabrics on the booths were comfortable and really nice. The white penny tile with white grout probably looked great in concept, but seems like it would be impossible to keep clean with roller bags. Tables are tight, but big enough. There was time and care put into the design! read more

Service was top notch. I have a service animal and they sat me quickly without a lot of extra questions. I did a half soup (curry) and salad (cobb) and both were delish! Big portions for a half size. And The bloody Mary was just what I was looking for! read more

Root Down DIA - Curry Soup, cobb salad, bloody mary - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Root down is one of my favorite restaurants, and I'm always excited to fly through the Denver airport because I hope to be able to make it here. It's a busy spot for good reason, and it's pretty packed. Some of the tables are more loungey --short tables with benches all in a large circle. Great service. This past visit I think we didn't order right. The posole wasn't great--a bit too tart and lacking the oomph and delicious chile flavor I expect. The jicama tacos with shrimp wasn't ideal for airport eating. The flavor is great but in an airport not keen to pick up a wet taco with my hands. It was pretty messy. The hummus Caesar was excellent and fresh and bright so I'd get that again. I'd still be back and I wish every airport had one! read more

Very busy but it seems they have a good system for fast seating. Our server David told us this restaurant has been named as one of the Top Ten Airport restaurants in the country. I believe it. We all ordered the Philly Cheesesteak with provolone cheese, onions and peppers. The waffle sweet potato fries come with a delicious Cilantro-Lime sauce--so good. Our food came out fast and the view of the tarmac was a great setting for a pre-flight m read more

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This is my goto restaurant when I have time at DEN. The people are great and the food is top notch! I usually get the beet salad with goat cheese and Salmon, but this time, I tried their veggie burger, and I was not disappointed. It was really tasty, though since it was made of avocado, it tended to slide around the bun a bit. Still, it held together well and was a nice change from the typical black bean based burgers. I love how they have these kind-of "booths for one" that look out across other tables and to the large windows overlooking the airport. read more

Root Down DIA - Globetrotters welcome at Root Down DEN - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

ordered the buddha bowl and added country fried tofu. so delicious and filling. hard to believe this is an airport option. love that there are plenty of vegan options on the menu. read more

Root Down DIA - buddha bowl added country fried tofu - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This appears to be one of very few eating options in terminal C so I it just so happened that I ate here on my way and returning from Florida. I had the opportunity to eat breakfast and dinner here. The wait time was fairly quick and the customer service was good. The food was decent considering the limited options. Both meals were bland so salt and pepper was a necessity. The presentation was lovely but the taste didn't measure up to its appearance however the food was palatable. The ambiance is nice. They have a bar and mini tables for solo travelers needed to charge their electronics while dining. read more

Root Down DIA - Menu - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Straight . We had a quick pit stop before our flight and we were HUNGRAAAY! We had the Burger and Smoked Turkey Club. Fast service. Amazing food with quality taste. We enjoyed. Sorry it was so good I didn't have the time to take a picture ‍ read more

I always stop by if I have a long layover in the Denver airport. Delicious food, they have a small adorable single traveler area that is comfortable and private. Prices are spendy as can be expected for an airport. I had an enormous Cobb salad that was stuffed with ingredients, it was $24. Great service read more

If you have enough time, Root Down is the best spot in the Airport to grab food. Whether it's for breakfast, lunch or dinner you will not be disappointed. Their main location in Denver is great and their airport spot brings a lot of solid options for you too choose from. Easily the best spot for grub in the Southwest terminal at DIA! read more

Root Down DIA - Breakfast Tacos - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Excellent service and management! Food and drinks super satisfying! Great people watching

Wow! Delicious. Excellent service and food/drinks. I got the Buddha Bowl and the arepas. My husband had the tacos. Yum!

Airport food is expensive, we all know that. Cobb salad here with Atlantic salmon added was $34 after tax & tip. Would I have eaten here twice in 3 days if my company wasn't paying for it? Absolutely not. But the quality is good and may be the best restaurant in this terminal inside DEN airport. Ambiance is pretty loud and very busy. Def can be a wait for a table. You'd swear this was a NYC nightclub with how busy they were. Service was good my 1st time arriving here. 2nd time departing left a lot to be desired. Server barely looked at me and didn't say anything after I placed my order and he took my menu. Also, he decided to pour water from an awkward angle and the condensation from the container got into my salad and made a small puddle. Needs training fo sho. Otherwise, decent spot. Just know what you're spending before you dine. read more

Root Down DIA - Cobb salad, Atlantic salmon added - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Had the Korean BBQ duck wings - never thought I would say this in my life about any food from an airport - but it was sooooo good! A high end restaurant might hope to offer something like this. It's on the messy side, but came with the little moist towelette packs. The waiter was friendly and helpful. read more

Root Down DIA - Korean BBQ duck wings - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

A long stop over made me do some research on decent restaurants at the Denver Airport. Lucky for me Root Down was in my terminal. Many restaurants at Denver are take out or standing only. So, I was glad to see that Root Down not only had a bar with a big screen, but the also served breakfast until 12:00pm. Service was efficient and friendly. They kept my coffee cup full. My breakfast was traditional - 2 eggs, bacon french fries and something that resembled a croissant. I suggest one order toast instead. For someone who was up at 5:00am to catch a flight, Root Down was the perfect option at a busy airport. Pricing was reasonable - $20.00 for breakfast and coffee. Matt says if you find yourself at Denver airport, check out Root Down read more

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This IS NOT airport food... even though it's located in Terminal C. This was the best turkey burger I've ever in my life and the Cobb salad was AMAZING! Oh and the coffee was real good too. read more

I ordered a soup to go because I didn't have much time between flight transfer. There was no line and I asked the cashier if a soup can be ready to go quickly, in a few minutes I don't have very long, I would need to go right away. She said absolutely. I waited as she stood there and played with her phone and forgot about my order. After a few minutes I asked if she can check on the order. She had completely forgotten and seemed a little annoyed that she had to check. She came back and handed a hot bowl of soup to me and said watch out it's hot. I asked for a bag, utensils, etc and her reply was the bag is too big and didn't even offer me anything. I ran to my gate and to top it all off the soup was very spicy with no other flavor. Disgusting, waste of money and service was terrible. read more

Amazing food. Quick service. Farm to table. Great food to grab n go. Quiet spot to work. Best food at DIA! Drinks, food, apps, all of it- amazing. Always my go to spot and recommendation to colleagues as they travel in. read more

Always my favorite place to stop and grab a bite or drink during a layover in Denver. This time, I was only there for a drink...and this beverage automatically comes as a double. SCORE! Their restaurant in Denver is fabulous if you ever get the chance to try it out. I love the art, cute tables, etc. Whitney was my server and she was phenomenal. There are some gluten free options too! read more

Root Down DIA - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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A Tale of Two Visits - and the Last One We'll Ever Make We had an amazing experience at Root Down in Denver Airport just last week--great food, fantastic service from Tyler, and an all-around solid spot for a pre-flight meal. Fast forward to today, and it was like stepping into a completely different restaurant. Our first server was curt and dismissive, ensuring that every table around us got their food and drinks while we sat waiting. A simple tea took over 30 minutes and multiple reminders--only to be blatantly ignored. Eventually, another server took over, but the service barely improved. It was clear that our experience was an afterthought. To top it all off, as we walked out, we literally heard them talking about us. For what? Expecting basic service? We were never rude, just disappointed. We left a minimum 20% tip to make sure it went to the second server, but frankly, the whole experience was a joke. Root Down just guaranteed we'll never return. Plenty of other options in the airport--hopefully with staff who actually care. read more

My best meal on our trip was at an airport restaurant! Beet and goat cheese salad paired with carrot curry soup was amazing. This was enough for me to favor 1.5 hour layovers in Denver when selecting flights or planning to spend time at the airport when coming here. read more