Gone through some old photos and saw my delicious burger from April 2018, the one time I visited here. In the 2010's, about a few times a year on average, I'd have work travel to Leesburg. I'd often be coming from my office at companies in Howard County or Halethorpe (Baltimore County), MD , so I almost took the less traffic northern route down I-70 to Frederick & down US 15 to avoid often times traffic somewhere on 495, avoiding toll on Dulles Toll Road & Green Way or slow of VA-7 all the way to Leesburg. The multiple times I was going down US 15, I was thinking it was a cute place, but left turn in and left turn out with sometimes a lot of traffic to make the left back onto US 15 wasn't worth it. And sometimes wouldn't be going back the same way as until 2017 lived in NoVA And even 2017-2020 Wheaton, MD, I'd still often tough it out take VA-7 to 495 and deal with nasty traffic to get back home. On Wednesday, April 4, 2018, I happened to have not eaten lunch, took US 15 back into MD, and decided to eat a late lunch here at Roots 657 on the southside of the small hamlet of Lucketts, VA. The outside of this place looks like a large barn. Inside the store, there's a gift shop like what you might see at Cracker Barrel, but less cramped and nicer. Ordering was at a counter with a chalk-written menu above. Staff was cordial. And the burger was big quite possibly the best burger I had in 2018 and a lot of fries too. Although work travel to Leesburg is highly unlikely these days, if I'm ever out there for work or other reason, I'd definitely want to revisit this gem. read more

Roots 657 - Tons of fries and large burger with egg. Both delicious especially the burger! - American Near Me - Leesburg, Virginia

A great local little joint. The food is awesome. Everything we've tried we've been very happy with. Will be sad to see it closing this month. read more

Roots 657 - American Near Me - Leesburg, Virginia

Stopped here to pickup dinner. The staff is super friendly and food is delicious. I got the chili soup and a side of mac and cheese, it was perfect meal after a chilly evening of walking around. read more

Roots 657 - Chili soup & mac and cheese - American Near Me - Leesburg, Virginia

So sad to hear they're going to be closing. This place is such a staple in our community, as they have great food, local beer, wine, treats, and art. I love their smoked meats and potato salad. I've also bought some of the wines from local cellars and candles from one of the vendors they have. Service is always friendly and I liked being able to look around the store while waiting for food. Roots will be missed, and hoping something else great comes along in their spot. read more

Food was mediocre, not a lot to choose from, very expensive for what it was. Noisy, open seating. You order and pay at the counter and they bring your food and then you take your dishes and trash to the stations. Some local foods and wines to purchase and some very pricey crafts. Typical Leesburg/DC yuppie vibe. I will say everything was clean. But we won't be back. There's other places with better menus. read more

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It's more like 3 1/2 stars. We've driven by this place many times when heading up north. However, we never stopped in because it wasn't time for a meal. Finally, we were heading into MD and decided to stop in on a Saturday around 3:30 p.m. --- not lunch nor dinner but...lunner. I read that the place gets really busy at dinner time so we timed it to avoid any crowds. Once here, you go to the counter to place your order. Before ordering, we grabbed a 24 oz. bottle of Kutztown root beer to share. I ordered the Roots 657 cheeseburger which consists of: (quoted from their website) "Two hand pressed Roseda beef patties with Cheddar cheese, fried egg, and bacon on a toasted potato bun garnished with LTOP - lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles. Each patty weighs a quarter pound before cooking." I asked for for no onions. For my side, I chose French fries. My husband had what was a "special" Corned beef brisket sandwich on marble rye that came with a small side of marinated slaw. We also ordered a side of creamy slaw and we shared all the sides. After ordering, choose a place to sit and when your order is ready, they call your name and bring the food to you. As for the food --- My cheeseburger was huge and the potato bun wasn't strong enough to keep it all together. I ended up using a knife and fork to eat it. The ingredients were good and would have worked well together if it didn't fall apart. As I ate it, I was reminded of our experience years back when we ate at Melt Gourmet Burger---same problem, the burger fell apart and I had to use a knife and fork. My husband's sandwich held up a lot better than mine did. He pronounced it as "okay". Of the two slaws, his favorite was the marinated slaw. I preferred the creamy slaw as the marinated one was too onion forward for me. The Kutztown root beer was just fine, nothing really special. The whole meal cost $42.01---so not a cheap meal at all. The bathrooms were very clean, which we both appreciated. I browsed in their attached store, and yes, things are pricy. For example, a bag of lavender popcorn caught my eye and I was tempted---that is until I saw the price $6.69! Yikes! I did buy a couple of postcards that were unique and cost $1.50 each before tax. The place has a rustic feel to it. For those who like to dine outdoors, they do have a good sized area. Overall, decent ambiance. I must point out that if you are on Route 15 and heading north, it is relatively easy to get in and out of the place. Going south, we wouldn't even try to enter given the constant flow of traffic with not too many breaks in it. We would consider eating here again if the opportunity presents itself. read more

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Loved this place!! Great chicken, BBQ & burgers . Brisket baked beans, corn pudding & Mac and cheese are extra yummy. I ordered the double smoked meat sandwich -- the BBQ sauce was spicy & sweet and just delightful; and the jalapeño cheddar bun was ‍ Will go here again and again. Plenty of local food & crafts in the market; even though it was busy, we found seats for a group. There's a good amount of outdoor seating when it's warmer out. Highly recommend for great quality, taste and overall atmosphere. read more

Roots 657 - Roots 657 Cheeseburger + Mac & cheese - American Near Me - Leesburg, Virginia

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Excellent food Ambiance is wonderful as Roots has more than just food ! Quick service even tho it's always packed! read more

Well, I hope roots isn't looking for a Michelin or Zagat rating. 1. The beef brisket was dry and a bit over done. Hint: PROPER beef brisket ( in Texas) is ALWAYS served with au jus instead of tomato based bar b cue sauce. 2. The wobbly tables can be fixed to enhance the dining experience. 3. Food price to value ratio isn't balanced. 4. The pictures of the crab soup on their website indicate a "white " soup base...that picture was 7 years old! The crab/corn soup my wife ordered was RED with tomatoes and carrots in it and little crab. 5. Maybe update the website? I've eaten there twice and I'm pretty sure I'm not interested in returning. read more

The food here is AMAZING! My friend and I were looking for a lunch spot near Lucketts and stumbled across Roots 657. As soon as you walk in you can smell the delicious BBQ cooking in the kitchen. They have a diverse menu with plenty of offerings for everyone. The food was completely homemade and I loved the jalapeño bun with my pulled pork. It wasn't too spicy at all. I also really loved the country store adjacent to the restaurant. The restaurant offered both indoor and outdoor seating and had plenty of parking available. I will definitely be back soon! read more

Roots 657 - Pulled pork sandwich on jalapeño bun. - American Near Me - Leesburg, Virginia

Wow is all I can say. My wife got the Pork Belly sampler, most tender pork belly ever very tasty. I had the pulled pork sandwich, the bun the pork, everything was so so good. Easily one of my top pulled pork sandwiches I have ever eaten. So so good. Will be back! read more

Casual dining with high quality food. The chili, pulled pork, and coleslaw were all delicious, and the portions were more than we could finish. We were sure to take home our leftovers. Do t be in a rush to leave though because there is a other side of this business to shop for beautiful pottery, local wines, and Northern VA items! A wonderful experience all around read more

Roots is a cross between a farm store and a casual restaurant. Its conveniently located just outside Lucketts and a great place to stop if you want to grab a bite in between antique shopping. You order at the front counter and the food is brought to your table- its a mix of bar food and BBQ , and actually quite tasty. I've had the BBQ a couple times and was impressed, as well as the fried chicken salad. The wings are decent but need the sauce for flavor. Portions are a good size and you often end up taking some home. The store is well stocked with all manner of local goods. Service is very friendly and fast. Its a great little stop in the area. read more

I loved this place and visited often from Leesburg years ago. During Covid, they made the decision to change their French fries from fresh to what ever fries in a bag everyone else has. Tried it again because I heard they were closing and fries are still terrible. Such a shame. Burger was fresh and good but when half the meal is out of a bag... why would I travel up 15 to get it. read more

I come here every time I am in the area and it doesn't disappoint. My favorite is the smoked chicken salad sandwich, but the ribs in the weekends are fabulous. read more

Today, visited roots and it has been several months. The food was fresh, although little pricey looks like the prices have gone up you be paying $20-$25 for a male. But organically great.!!! read more

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Solid brisket. And the wings were amazing. The ambience of the place is also fantastic as well with amazing Virginia wines and local dairy products. Worth the trip. read more

Expensive with mediocre food. Wait staff bring food to your table, you bus the dishes- given clean up instructions when ordering. read more

Roots 657 - Salad, little dressing. The dressing was excellent just stingy - American Near Me - Leesburg, Virginia

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Food is good but expensive. $14.95 for the pulled pork sandwich, which is about the same price as all the other sandwiches. Oh, I think the brisket sandwich was $18. The sides were fine... Fries were fries. Coleslaw was OK. They were out of the Russian imperial Stout draft. Would've been nice to have them put a sign up saying something to that effect. They had a nice outdoor patio dining area, but for whatever reason the door was locked so once you went outside you could not come back in to get more barbecue sauce, etc. unless somebody got up to open the door for you! I will say the pulled pork was very good. The bun was a jalapeño and cheddar bun, and it was excellent! BF had the smoked turkey sandwich, and it was just an average turkey sandwich. Just for context on the price point... A pulled pork sandwich with one side at Monk's BBQ is $11.95. read more

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Honestly it's a 3.5 review. I waited a while to write this review. Foods good. Definitely a 4. Good variety. Relatively fast service. But the kicker is it's a tourist trap. Store goods way to expensive. Food 10 to 15 more than worth. Obviously many don't care because they have crowds. Also, portions good size but would benefit from a single burger on menu. All doubles. Likely not coming back. read more

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We came to Roots after visiting the charming antique shop Lucketts (highlyyy recommend) down the road after being told it was a must stop by a local! And she was definitely right! What's fun is that Roots is a kitchen/ food store as well as restaurant. It feels very pioneer-ish, and almost farmy and the perfect place to take your family to eat. They had what I'd call a refreshing menu- soups, salads, sandwiches and a few other things. Light items. My cobb salad was just fantastic, and surprisingly so big I couldn't finish it. The fried chicken it came with was cooked just perfectly to be with a salad, and overall I was so impressed. A few fun drink and food items were also bought in the visit (oops). They had a pretty good selection of wine and a few other alcohols, as well as things like handmade pasta, pancake mixes, popcorn kernels, and so many more. Roots is easy to miss when driving past but keep an eye out for the big red barn- and don't think twice! read more

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YUM is the first word that comes to mind with Roots. They have the convenience of a broad selection of grab and go local items and the comfort of a full service restaurant with ample seating indoors and out. They always have a rotation of specials and I adore anything they offer smoked. The half smoked chicken brings me back to the renaissance festivals with less grease, more flavor and the benefits of delicious sides. The Cole slaw was a hit, the ribs were fought over, and the chili (while soupier than usual) was well seasoned and hit the spot. A perfect place to pop in after a long day of antiquing. In addition to the amazing meal, the folks behind the counter couldn't be more helpful. This is a usual spot on our rotation when in town. read more

Roots 657 - Half smoked chicken - American Near Me - Leesburg, Virginia

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We drove a more rural route from the Dulles airport area to Frederick, MD going through the town of Leesburg, VA. We wanted to grab something to eat and found this place after a quick search on Yelp. The area is definitely rural but we did see several wineries and antique stores in the area and just wished we had time to stop!   The driveway is easy to find and we also noticed there is a brewery further down the same road. The barn style building looks fairly new and there is ample parking. Upon walking in we saw many awards and accolades and were even more intrigued.  In addition to the cafe area there is a general store type atmosphere in which you can buy anything from locally packaged ice cream to wine. There were several groups in line and we were able to see the menu as we progressed towards the cashier.  In addition to several barbecued meats such as brisket, pork, chicken and burgers they offered salads, and sides such as hand-cut fries or Mac-n-cheese.  My wife decided on the brisket sandwich and I chose the ham and cheese sandwich, both with Mac-n-cheese.  We walked around the store for just a few minutes and our name was called. So we chose a table and had a seat. Our sandwiches looked delicious!   My wife added just a touch of barbecue sauce to her sandwich and enjoyed it very much. I've eaten many ham and cheese sandwiches and this one was very solid. The mac-n-cheese was creamy deliciousness. Overall it was a great meal and although it felt like a hidden gem to us, we are sure that for locals it is extremely popular and well known. read more

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They have the best burgers in Loudoun, Melt is a close second. It is consistently amazing.

Disappointed today. Fries and burger overcooked. The burger is so overcooked it is crunchy and taste is off. Suggest cleaning grill. The lady at register wasn't wearing gloves. read more

Roots 657 - Overcooked burger and fries. - American Near Me - Leesburg, Virginia

Amazing! Found this place when making a day trip to the area last weekend--and I'm so happy I did. This was one of the best meals I've had all year. I ordered the brisket sandwich with fries. Everything was perfectly cooked. I used the house bbq and it was delicious. The bun had jalapeños and cheddar cooked into it--it was great. And the fries... oh my goodness, I will be dreaming about those fries for a while. I think they were double fried? So crispy but still so tender on the inside. And what's more, they were perfectly salted. I honestly can't remember the last time I've had French fries that good. I got a few bites of macaroni and cheese, and that was also really good. You can tell the cheese sauce is a house recipe. Everything was made with quality ingredients and you can just tell a lot of love goes into this food. I went with a wine drinker and two beer drinkers and there was no shortage of amazing drinks to choose from. I wound up selecting a pack of beer for the table and it was both delicious and hilarious packaging. One member of our group is vegetarian and they had no problem finding a meal choice they were pleased with. Our service was great, everyone was kind to us and very friendly. We had no long waits, there were plenty of open tables, plenty of parking, and the bathrooms were clean. Loved the farm products in the restaurant and all the things in the gift shop! We left here happy and full and we were all commenting on what a wonderful meal it was on our drive home. It is on the pricier side for some of the sandwiches, but we all agreed the food is worth every penny. It's hard finding food like this now that everyone is cutting costs and inflating prices. I hope I can come back and eat here again! read more

Always yummy! I'm picky about bbq, and this is consistently good and not gristly. Every side I've tried has been really good as well!

Sandwiches and sides with fresh ingredients, great location near vineyards and Vanish, plenty free parking, and a small market where you can find a lot of local stuff in one place. They don't have a lot of tables, but it is definitely a good place to stop in the area. read more

This is my first experience with Roots, not sure what they're like in non-covid19 times... I ordered the smoked turkey sandwich with a side of fries, cream of crab soup and a birch beer. The smoked turkey sandwich came with a tangy coleslaw and pickles (They had sweet and spicy sauce in the condiment section), there was nothing on the sandwich. It was kind of dry without any sauces. Something like a Chipotle mayo, tomato and/or lettuce would have been nice. There were a lot of flies outside, wish they had a fly zapper thing. The menu was overwhelming, it took me awhile to get myself situated and even then I don't know if I ordered the best thing. They had a menu, but then they had a bunch of little things that were specials all over the place. Beers were missing descriptions, ice cream was missing prices, you didn't know what to look at, and you stood there for a very long time trying to read everything. Positives: Very cute ambiance, clean bathroom, cute store. read more

Roots 657 - Pictured: smoked turkey sandwich (don't mind the brisket), cream of crab soup, fries, side of mac and cheese, Maryland crab soup, Birch beer - American Near Me - Leesburg, Virginia

Wish they were closer! But when we are in Leesburg this is the place to go for pulled pork! And their brisket and corn pudding are really good too! Also has a market with locally made items for purchase. read more

Very good BBQ, loved the brisket and pork combo sandwich. Crab corn soup was good as well. BBQ sauce was on point. Great side of the road stop. read more

We Tried out this casual restaurant/ market with a brisket sandwich with mac and cheese and also tomato soup and grill cheese. All were good. It is a walkup and order spot. A bit pricy but food was solid read more

Delicious barbecue! The store was very busy on the weekend but there was a good amount of indoor/outdoor seating. Not the best priced barbecue of the portion size but reasonable for the Loudon area. We'll be coming back! read more

Overall this was a pretty solid birthday dinner. Came here for my birthday, just family and me. This is a pretty different restaurant experience in that we have to place the order inside first before being seated (then they will bring it to you). We arrived at 7pm and it was near their closing time, so lot of options on the menu like turkey and brisket were off the table. Despite working with limited options, what most of us had (the pulled pork sandwich) was pretty spot on. I only didn't like that it just came plain, however there is house BBQ sauce inside if you want to pick up some. The drinks were nothing really special, again I would have preferred something like hard lemonade but they had limited options available, so I just got some cider based on a suggestion from the person who took our order. Rest of us had some beer and overall it was nothing to truly write home about. What I enjoyed most was the nice scenic view as we were seated outside in their patio. There is a lot of greenery and they also do allow pets, so we brought our dog who also coincidently snagged a few bites of the pulled pork. The view was nice and chill and since there was no waiter or anyone really checking up on us, it was a pretty laid back experience which I'm not really used to. Overall it was nice and a very chill night out to celebrate my birthday with family. I will probably consider coming back, and if so would really like to sample their brisket burger if I have the chance. read more

Limited menu but everything we had was very good. Grilled ham and cheese was nice a and crunchy. They need mustard in the grilled cheese but I didn't see any. Slaw looks local made and NY potato salad was creamy and yum. Nice atmosphere. You can get local beer on tap and they have a cool shop. I do want to try their brisket one day. Dog friendly. We are going back for sure read more

Visited today and got to try the club sandwich, fries and the rum cake. The service was prompt and pleasant. The place is really clean and aesthetic inside and offers local honey, candies, jams, merchandise and more. There was local artist handmade cards as well. Back to the food.. it was really fresh and tasty. But the rum cake... OMG it made me weak in the knees, it was so good. If you're nearby, stop by and give it a try! read more

Roots 657 - Club sandwich - American Near Me - Leesburg, Virginia

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Food was really expensive. This is what we got: Smoked brisket sandwich with corn pudding (don't forget to get some of the bbq sauce they have near the condiments counter) BLT with fries Grilled ham and cheese with Mac and cheese Total was like $40 Husband said the smoked brisket was better than most. The BLT was okay (wouldn't get it again, it was 11$) The ham and cheese was okay (same reason) Probably my fault for getting basic items. Corn pudding was pretty good. (Would get it again) Mac and cheese was okay Fries was okay. I didn't see until after I ordered, that they had potato salad on a Sunday. Didn't get to try it :/ read more

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This place is great. Heard great things from friends, always drove by this place, and can say, wasn't disappointed. The pictures on yelp of the cheeseburgers looked amazing. Cheesy, juicy, flavorful, and let me tell you the pictures didn't lie. The burger was top notch across the board. I am a big fan of these type of burgers. Thin, juicy, pack a punch. Cooked on a griddle. Smash burgers. The cheese and toppings were perfect, as was the bun. I got the Mac n cheese as a side, and my wife got the pulled pork sandwich with fries as the side. Next time I would get fries. There is more of them, and they were good. Good Mac n cheese, but not a lot of it. We also tried the onion soup. It was good as well. Would pass on it next time though. Can't wait to go back. Probably one of the best burgers in the area. read more

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We tried out Roots 657 Cafe & Local Market in Lucketts, just outside of Leesburg, VA, a few nights ago. It was a little different set up than we imagined, and seems kinda like a mini Cracker Barrel as far as how it's laid out. Part of it is like a general store, but they sell only local products. As far as the price of the food, it wasn't that cheap. But the food was spot on! My wife's double cheeseburger was cooked as ordered, and the fries were cooked perfectly as well. My pulled pork sandwich was excellent and the corn pudding was incredible. Even my son's chicken strips weren't those flat, frozen ones, but were actually large chunks of real chicken. If it's had to ding this place on anything, it's the cost. They weren't cheap. I could probably get out of a Mission BBQ for 2/3 the price. But it was very tasty. I'd definitely eat here again. read more

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This is a great place to eat. High quality and great flavor profile. I assume everything is great; I always get the pulled pork on a jalapeño cheese bun, the coleslaw and the corn pudding! Everyone in our group raves about it. Plus, the market has all kinds of food and wine--especially local and Loudon-County made products. Ordering ahead online is a great option. Really love this place! read more