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    Root'd Cafe

    4.3 (481 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Huevos, rancheros
    Reed Y.

    Atmosphere is inviting and relaxed. As soon as you walk in people are friendly and chatting with a warm cup of coffee. Our server Emily, had the bubbliest personality that contributed to our wonderful experience. The portions are plentiful and the food delicious I give this place 10 stars if I could. Highly recommended!

    Breakfast Burrito - very garlicky, not my favorite
    Camille W.

    Great breakfast spot in Cottonwood Heights. The ambiance was perfect and service great. I LOVED the Huevos Rancheros. We also ordered the breakfast burrito - which was not great. Too garlicky and the eggs were sloppy. Overall - would be back!

    Troy M.

    This is a locally owned restaurant and it's pretty good. This restaurant opened 6 weeks before the pandemic, had to shut down during covid and is now trying to garner support again. I got the steak and frites with broccolini, the steak was cooked to perfection at medium rare. The fries were well seasoned but the steak and broccolini could have used more seasoning and the beignets for dessert were ok but not great. I was hoping they would be a little more dense

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    Megan L.

    I was so excited to try Root'd Cafe. Our table tried the Brussel sprouts appetizer and they were very good. The balsamic salad was good. I loved the pistachios and goat cheese on it. I chose the steak & frites. The steak was tender and flavorful and cooked perfectly. I loved the fries with garlic aioli. The broccolini was fine but it needed more seasoning in my opinion. The beignets were decent but wish they were a little more dense. I also wish they were served with chocolate dipping sauce instead of jam but still good.

    Isaac F.

    Root'd is always a great decision whenever I go out there for dinner. The salmon and quinoa pair perfectly together and I highly recommend there fries as well. Atmosphere is welcoming and cozy.

    Sweet Beet Tacos *amazing*
    Em O.

    Came to this place after reviewing their menu and finding myself craving some of the items. I showed up on a weekday, around 3pm, as the only other customers in the place were leaving. I'm so glad they were open, despite obviously being slow! There was one lovely waitress, and sounded like just one cook prepping and making the food at that time. I had the prickly pear tea-lemonade, which was gorgeous and tasty, and the beet tacos. I'm not a vegetarian but they were my favorite thing I ate during my time in Utah! So good, I would (and will!) go back to try many more items on their menu!

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    Cat I.

    My friend and I were very impressed with the layout of the restaurant. They had outdoor seating and we took it knowing it is fall and we could get chilled. But we didn't mind. That is what hot tea is for. The patio we sat in had painted murals on the brick work. It was very nice. We ordered the roasted brussels sprouts to whet our appetite. We were pleasantly whetted. ;) I tell you, they put the best roast on those sprouts, they were perfectly cooked, perfectly seasoned, and the crunch melt factor was spot on!! The portion of the appetizer was very generous but not overwhelming. I ordered the salmon with quinoa, and my bestie ordered the chicken over rice. From what I could see from our dining neighbors, the dishes at Root'd are down home, comfort food. (As they should be). Simple ingredients turned into audible happy "oh my gosh you gotta try this" comments, dancing chews in our mouths! The Salmon was perfectly cooked, the portion was very fair, with a generous helping of quinoa. The greens that were served as a complement to the meal enhanced the flavor that much more. I was served a half lemon that had been grilled to perfection. I have no problem eating a lemon peel especially when it has been grilled. The grilled lemon topped the salmon perfectly. My meal was so tasty, I ate it slow to savor all of the wonderful flavor. My bestie said the chicken was very good, not dry at all, the flavors were very savory, and the rice complemented the meal very well. She said the greens that were served with her meal also complemented the chicken very well. It also came with a roasted lemon and roasted tomatoes. She said it was very delicious. We selected the ever-famous Beignets for dessert. The were rolled thin, fried to fluffy perfection, topped with confectioners' sugar and served with raspberry sauce on the side. It was getting chilly now, the server, Emily, who was very effervescent, happy, friendly and helpful brought me a hot cup of chamomile tea. She was very nice, she spoke to everyone whom she encountered. She was very sweet and attentive. I believe a person who works hard serving a customer, deserves a generous tip. She was helpful with her co-workers and their customers. I base my tipping on those factors. She brought out a cup of hot tea. That first sip of the heated water cascaded down my throat and into my tummy and filled me with a warmth that I did not expect. It was a very soothing cup of tea. One I will make my way back to Root'd for, and a repeat of our wonderful dinner out. We plan to dine inside next time. Plus we will take our honey bunches and we plan to order completely different entrees as this time.

    Breakfast Sandwich & Beignets
    Madeline A.

    So yummy!! The service was great and we loved all the food. The place had a great vibe too!

    Food-Amazing French Dip- beer awesome, Price/OUTSTANDING! Service-Great! Go go and go again

    Yelp elite event!
    Deanne B.

    This is such a sweet restaurant. It's converted from a 7-11 but is adorable and it's fun they have a huge fridge. We started with an appetizer of deviled eggs which had the cutest little pickles on them and were very yummy. The salad had avocado and goat cheese which were nice additions. The steak was a bit chewy but also very pink. The chicken was cooked perfectly and had great seasonings. They make their sauces in house and I really enjoyed the garlic sauce they put on the fries. The servers were very kind and professional. I would love to come back and try their breakfast.

    Original Traditional Eggs Bene
    Sarah H.

    We love Root'd! The service is always great and the food if delicious! They have great coffee as well.

    Avocado Toast with scrambled eggs and micro greens

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    The food was delicious, and service was great. Would revisit next time I'm in the area.

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    Saola Restaurant and Lounge

    Saola Restaurant and Lounge

    4.3
    (243 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    The food is good the service is decent, but it's not as classy or luxury as I expected. Maybe I…read morewent in with high expectations, but the parking already confused me. I blame Google map not the restaurant. Most of the customers ordered pho the evening we were there, but I thought I should try something different, so we had Garlic Butter Wings (really juicy and very buttery); calamari (nice portion, but very greasy) Thai basil mango shrimp salad (my favorite dish of the evening, but it's a small portion and cost $20! ) AP Choe is crispy flat noodle, but againA, the price and the quantity/ quantity, none of them wow me. With 4 dishes plus tips, I spend more than $100!! How?!

    5 stars, 10 if I could. This is a must try restaurant, everything was superb and first class…read more Walking distance from the Marriot hotel. I hope that more people discover this fine restaurant. The restaurant is classy in all details. Interior, dinnerware, service. All food is carefully crafted and delights the taste buds. Well balanced. We first tried this place when it was very young and I hoped that more would discover it. So glad that many have. It is one of the finer restaurants on the Wasatch Front, not just one of the finer Asian restaurants. 5* = A top favorite. Mind-blowing good. I will definitely return and I will go out of my way to go here. Worth every dime of my money. 4* = Outstanding. Top-tier. Some elements not quite as good as it gets, but it still is worthy of my regular business. 3* = Good experience. I might do repeat business if it is convenient, the only option, the only one in its category, or on a whim, but would not be among the first thing to come to mind. Would definitely recommend you trying it to get your own take on it. 2* = Not so good. Would not recommend at all. Waste of money. 1* = How are they still in business? Stay away at all costs!

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    Slackwater

    Slackwater

    4.5
    (1.8k reviews)
    5.0 mi
    $$

    Slackwater is a lively, upbeat pizza restaurant with a great beer selection, great atmosphere and…read moregreat food. My family stayed down the street at the HGI in Sandy for 5 nights for my son's soccer tournament and we visited Slackwater 3 times. Pro tip: join the waitlist on Yelp! Even during the week, the wait was 30+ mins each time. Food was great. We tried a lot of different pizzas - we got the Chicken Bro-Do, Hot Honey DP, Tikka Masala, Taco Camarones and Margherita. The airy artisan crust is the same on all pizzas and is delicious. I would recommend them all outside of the Camarones which felt a bit underwhelming as there was very little shrimp and flavor was flat. The Citrus Morita dry rub wings are incredible. We ordered these every night. The Morita chile sauce I would throw on everything. Super fresh and flavorful. It had the right amount of heat . The breadsticks are really good. Same bread that they use for the pizza and stuffed with a ton of cheese. Marinara sauce that comes with it is top notch. The Diablo sticks are spicy just to be spicy. The sauce isn't good. We switched to regular marinara. Would recommend staying away from these. Service is great. Everyone is very attentive. The staff definitely give off a chill energy but are focused, alert and friendly. This place is a must if you're in the area. Hope we can make it back someday.

    We had reservations here on a Thursday night before a show at Hale. They were very quick, so we…read moredidn't have to stress at all about timing. My one complaint is that we made our reservation for 6:15, but at 5:55, I received a text that my table was ready and would only be held for 10 minutes. That means our table would be given away if we didn't arrive 10 minutes BEFORE our reservation time. The pizza is fantastic. Which I kept saying to my party through bites of pizza. It is the crust that makes this pizza. It is a little sweet but not in a dessert way. It has the perfect chewy bite. I was impressed. I never eat pizza crust, not ever, but it was good enough that my dogs didn't get their usual crust treat. We tried 4 different pizzas and I would recommend any of them.

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    MAKANMAKAN

    4.4
    (557 reviews)
    5.9 mi
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    Where else can you get this type of cuisine in Utah??? And it's sooo good!…read more Loved the Curry Fish--a tad spicy for those who don't handle spice well but I Loved it. They have a set group menu that we ordered off of which gave you an appetizer, rice, noodles and two entrees. A great way to sample everything they offer. The Mango sticky rice was the best in Utah I've had and included ice cream.

    Came here for dinner on a Monday evening. Only a few tables were occupied, so we were seated and…read moreserved fairly quickly. We overall had a great experience and I highly recommend giving them a try if you're in the area! I had the Sego Bungkus as my entree and we shared the martabak telor as an appetizer. I will note that they brought out the food as it came, not in appetizer to entree order The sego bungkus was a sampler platter of several different entrees and I really enjoyed it! The rendang was a clear stand out to me, always been one of my favorite dishes so not a big surprise. The curry chicken was also very tasty and the sauce that came with the greens had a really nice flavor The martabak telor is a meat and eggs stuffed scallion pancake that packs quite a flavor punch! I had a hard time identifying the seasonings they used but it felt more south Asian than anything else we tried Overall i thought this was a great spot and hope I have the chance to come back in the future!

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    Vessel Kitchen

    Vessel Kitchen

    4.1
    (279 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$

    Healthy fast-casual done exactly right…read more The real genius of Vessel Kitchen is that it completely skips the boring, rigid health-food templates and lets you build a meal that actually makes sense for what you're craving. The menu is an absolute playground of clean eating--you can seamlessly mix and match high-quality proteins, perfectly prepped veggies, and robust sides, then tie it all together with their incredible scratch-made sauces. Everything is vibrant, deeply flavorful, and incredibly fast, whether you're sitting down in the space or grabbing a quick takeout order on a hectic evening. It is the ultimate spot for a fast, custom meal that leaves you feeling genuinely fueled, not weighted down.

    Fast and healthy + healthy-ish food! It reminds me of the Erewhon hot bar, great if you're in a…read moretime pinch because everything is pre-prepared. At first, it can be a bit overwhelming but the staff is very well trained and walked us through every step and each option that can meet each dietary restriction. You can either make your own plate by choosing (1) protein and and (2) sides or pick from their signature bowls or flatbread tacos. I made my own plate with blackened steelhead, which is a freshwater trout but could pass of as a salmon. For sides I tried their sweet potato hash and quinoa. Then topped it off with their green sauce, which was recommended by the staff. I love that they were able to recommend a sauce based off of the choices I made. You can also order online, which I think it is great if you're on the go and already have an idea of what you like from here. Ordering in person and getting to see the food and get help from the staff is amazing for first-timers.

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    Taco mix & match: Falafel & Pork

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    You & I Kitchen

    You & I Kitchen

    4.2
    (44 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    I came here on a Friday evening and it was one of the worst restaurant experiences I've had in a…read morewhile. The food, service, and environment were all disappointing. After checking in and placing our order, we waited nearly 40 minutes only to be given the wrong pho. When we let the server know, he took it back and served the same bowl to another table, where that customer also said it wasn't hers. Meanwhile, tables that arrived after us were served before we ever saw any food. We never received our appetizers of spring rolls and cream cheese wontons. Another 10 minutes goes back, our pho and bun bo hue finally arrived. The soups themselves were underwhelming. Both bowls had very few noodles - I got maybe three bites of vermicelli before it was gone, and only about five tiny pieces of brisket. I've attached a photo to show our bowls a couple sips in. On top of that, the service felt chaotic and inattentive. I understand that they seemed short staffed, but the server's attitude was a turn off. At one point he rushed past and kicked my chair, which was startling. When it came time to pay, we stood at the counter with another party for five minutes before anyone acknowledged us. Overall, it was a frustrating experience from start to finish, and absolutely ridiculous that it took an hour to receive two disappointing bowls of pho without the appetizers we ordered. I won't be returning to any of the You and I locations. Edit: Notice the new "5 star" reviews posted by Lauren H, Daniel M, Roan C, Gail H, and Taegon L since my review was posted. All of these profiles have either 1 or 2 reviews with no photos.

    I was really curious to try out this place and was hoping that they get more than a 3-star but I…read morecan't justify it. The good: quick service, clean, location. The meh: food. The egg rolls were really deep fried (not bad but not great), pho was okay, and bánh mì was also average. Wouldn't mind coming back but might not do so without a friends suggestion.

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    Karuwaa Express

    Karuwaa Express

    4.3
    (31 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    The boss had her typical chicken tikka masala, I had the lamb vindaloo and the kiddo has the…read morechicken mango curry. We had the garlic naan. My lamb was chewy rather than tender. The sauce was decent. The garlic in the naan was slightly burned so it had a subtle butter taste. Overall, the food was okay. If you eat here, it's with plastic utensils.

    He's the only one here. 8:00 on Saturday evening. One customer waiting for his take out order…read more Seems a bit harried. Out of strawberry lassi. Out of salad. My mango lassi is better. I've also had better elsewhere but it's OK. Taking a long time to get out tikka masala and butter chicken. You would think that those would be stock items. Dine in and the food is served in a Costa Vida size aluminum pan with cover. Plastic fork and spoon available but no knives, which I would have liked. Not so much of a fan of the flavors. I tried my wife's tikka masala. Meh. Same for my butter chicken. It really didn't taste like butter chicken. Not the same traditional color, either, because it probably lacked tomato sauce. Well, give it a try. It's not for me. 5* = A top favorite. Mind-blowing good. I will definitely return and I will go out of my way to go here. Worth every dime of my money. 4* = Outstanding. Top-tier. Some elements not quite as good as it gets, but it still is worthy of my regular business. 3* = Good experience. I might do repeat business if it is convenient, the only option, the only one in its category, or on a whim, but would not be among the first thing to come to mind. Would definitely recommend you trying it to get your own take on it. 2* = Not so good. Would not recommend at all. Waste of money. 1* = How are they still in business? Stay away at all costs!

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    Root'd Cafe - newamerican - Updated July 2026

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