Came here with awesome expectations considering all the great Yelp reviews I read before coming here. The place is warm and welcoming. The people behind the bar were really nice and the food was delicious. I had a soy mocha and a hummus sandwich. I recommend both those things for breakfast. The place is a little smaller than it seems from pictures, but that is okay because I like intimate spaces. The patio sitting is nice, although when I came half of the space was covered with card boxes ( for trash or recycling I guess) but that was a turn down for ambience. Also the prices are a little high. For example to order chocolate flavor or soy or almond milk in your coffee you have to pay extra for each thing. It would be nicer if they had a mocha coffee option or at least to have an extra that is not as high as $.75. Also this place is cash only, keep that in mind when coming here. Overall great food and great service but a little expensive. read more

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I love this cafe, the menu is quite good for a cozy place like that.. The coffee is great as well..

My general impression was eclectic decor, plenty of seating, fair prices and good food. Roots cafe is a great place to meet up with a friend, have some caffeine and talk. There is fun, distracting music that is at a pretty high volume so I wouldn't recommend it as a study spot. You'd get more done at the library. But definitely grab a coffee from here on your way; there is a discount for coffee-to-go. read more

Simple, tasty food and drinks. I liked Rolled Oats and their egg burritos are good. I had an Americano and it was good. The environment is rustic with old and squeaky furniture which makes it very homey. I will come back here. read more

My favorite place in the neighborhood. Perfect place to get order a latte, breakfast and get some work done. Yes... Sometimes it does take longer but the best part of the place is to linger comfortably. If you're in a rush and don't like super polite people greeting you with coffee then head over to Starbucks. (Which honestly I don't mind if I have to) but when I can I come here. This place is personable and adorable. Breakfast burritos are delish! read more

I love this place. Awesome coffee, delicious sandwiches. I loved the fact that they were so friendly and were actually made coffee unlike those stuff at Starbucks! read more

This is the best cafe I've ever been to. There's such a warm environment and they actually care about their customers. Their coffee is amazing and so are their food! Would really recommend checking it out! read more

Roots Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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This is my go to place in South Slope for coffee and a late breakfast. The staff are so welcoming and friendly and the ambiance is perfect to settle in and read a book or do some work. The food is always prepared quickly and with care. Food and drinks are very tasty. Highly recommended. read more

I've reviewed the Tea Lounge, Red Horse, Cafe 474, Cafe Regular, Ozzies--you get the idea. This is my new favorite cafe in Park Slope. Read the other reviews, we all are in agreement about the comfort factor, the cozy feel, the variety of snack/lunch/dessert menu and overall quality of the food (vegan cupcakes, Bagel Delite bagels, peanut butter/banana sandwiches, grits, black bean nachos--ah). Really strong, sweet coffee "Stumptown" and a good selection of teas (Chocolate/Vanilla, Mango, Blood Orange, etcetc). Very tidy in spite of the coziness, you won't feel like a roach is about to crawl on you or get the bedbug feeling like in Tea Lounge. And best of all, VERY few (none when I went!) children. The usual hipster crowd, sans baby strollers. Bravo, I'll be back. read more

Very friendly service, great stumptown coffee, and surprisingly tasty wheat bread in the egg & cheese panini. Great place to hang out for a bit while you read a book or write. read more

Roots Cafe is my number one hangout spot. The food is simple but delicious, and if you get coffee cake ask for it heated - they'll put it on the grill with butter. Pure brilliance. There's a random selection of books if you want to sit and read, free wifi, and free live music Wednesday and Friday nights. The owner is super friendly, and will ask you your name and strike up a conversation. It's just a great place to eat and chill and feel like you're part of the neighborhood. read more

I love the atmosphere and the staff. Very cool place for coffee and beer (free beer...??? How cool is that?? PBRs all day) food is not amazing but OK. I had a turkey and cheese panini thingy and it was ok. I go for the great live music and coffee which is fantastic read more

I used to live down the block from Roots & I miss it so!! I still take a walk down there every so often because it is one of my favorite places on the planet. Staff is friendly, food is great, and Stumptown coffee is my favorite! It is absolutely worth a visit! read more

Coffee and cheese grits is where it's at with Roots. So good, and when you buy beans they give you this cute lil cup of coffee to go for free! LOVE THIS PLACE. read more

Coffee: fantastic. Brunch menu: so affordable and so delicious. The best part, though, is the great decor and friendly staff, it makes for such a funky, relaxed and happy experience every time we eat there. read more

Fantastic place, they're so so nice here. The drinks and food are both amazing, especially the ginger lemonade!

Stopped into the Roots Cafe for a little lunch while craving a good sandwich or burrito and I must say this was the perfect choice. Fairly small menu but you can add items which gives you good options. I went with the egg and cheese burrito and added sausage, avocado and black bean spread. Only waited 5-7 minutes and it was incredible. The egg was freshly cooked, ingredients added great flavor and came with a salsa on the side which was a huge compliment to the burrito. The burrito after being crafted is pressed and grilled with a seasoning on it that gave it a little extra spice to complete it along with leaving you licking your fingers to get the full taste of flavor! The cafe has a small hipster feeling with a fairly vegan friendly menu. There's a bunch of artist painting amongst the walls that are for sale and really add to the artsy/hipster-like atmosphere. They do have a coffee menu which I'm sure is great as well but was not in the coffee mood at the time. Swing through and check it out! read more

Roots Cafe - Egg and Cheese burrito add sausage, avocado and black bean spread. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

A very cozy cafe and much more than a regular coffee shop because they have very good breakfast dishes. Grits with avocado, beans and diced tomatoes is my favorite. They have a couple of very delicious grilled cheeses too. Cute little back yard is great in warm days. The owners are very friendly and know what they're doing. Love coming here... read more

Made a special trip to Brooklyn from the city to visit an old friend who owns this cafe. Amanda is such a warm and inviting hostess. She greets everyone who enters with a smile. If I lived in this neighborhood I would be a frequent visitor. Great coffee and incredible grits! You must go experience Roots! read more

GO TO ROOTS CAFE'! I was recently visiting Brooklyn all the way from California, and my friends who live in the Roots Cafe area took me in there. After hearing about what a great place it was ALL DAY, I could not wait to get in there and judge it for myself. They weren't exaggerating. In Roots Cafe, I was the most comfortable I had felt my whole trip. I left feeling so welcomed and at home. Thanks Jamie and Ryan! read more

Roots! My favorite coffee shop in South Slope, which is literally 20 steps out the front door of my apartment. Order a Stumptown roast and a grilled cheese sandwich with avocado and tomato and chill out with some friends, your computer, or a novel. read more

I LOVE ROOTS! So comfortable and laid-back, but definitely clean and stylish. The food is TO DIE. Been a few times and have enjoyed every panini, soy latte, and Americano I've had- and a piece of amazing pumpkin pie! The service is comfortable, professional, and friendly. The art on the walls is inspiring, and the owners are kick-ass! This place brings me to South Slope- it's THE place to invite friends who need to be impressed. What are you doing still reading this? Go to Roots! read more

My girlfriend & I were in Brooklyn visiting for the weekend. We had breakfast here one morning on the way to check out Prospect Park Zoo & were very pleased with the menu & prices being reasonable. Great food, cool place, & southern hospitality. Her Aunt & Uncle joined us & they loved the Stumptown coffee as well as the food. I had the peanut butter & banana sandwich w/ cinammon & honey. We shared the cheese grits & that was my favorite. In addition, I assume this is one of the few places in that area you can get sweet tea also. My girlfriend had the oatmeal & enjoyed it. The owner is from Alabama & I heard him say they were going to have live music that night & if I wasn't going to Dr. John @ BAM then I would have come back there. Avett Brothers were playing while we ate so I can only imagine he would have a good band to play that I would've enjoyed. Hope to return sometime. read more

Small business with heart and soul. Good food and coffee too. And they support local artists. All together they are simply awesome.

I have to agree with some of the reviews here: Good coffee & "I make coffee, but somehow I am better than you" service. Pretty sure I am getting my coffee now from the nice guys over at The Bagel Factory. read more

This place is great! I highly recommend the pumpkin latte. The atmosphere is cozy, the coffee is so good and the prices are well worth the product and not too high. The only reason I can't give it 5 stars is that I wish it was open a teeny bit later! I went on a Monday to get some work done and it closed at 6 read more

Absolutely delightful atmosphere and food was amazing! Owner is present and so friendly! read more

Roots Cafe - Great coffee! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Roots cafe has great coffee and a really friendly staff. They also have a really charming little backyard. A great place to do work.

Love this spot. Gets a little crowded so get there early if you plan to hole up and stare at your laptop. Great coffee, great breakfasts, cute eclectic decor and the baristas are on point. read more

Great coffee, espresso, and food. Nicest, friendliest staff around. The sign at the counter is true. He who enters is a stranger but once. Love Roots. read more

My friend and I went there for two mornings in a row while visiting the area. It's a great spot, delicious food and coffees, lovely decor and music. I had rolled oats, so yummy! read more

Amazing coffee love there food good vegan options friendly staff love the art they always have definitely its own little community its a pleasure to come here from time to time read more

This place is so unbelievably good that I want to write a negative Yelp review to prevent other people from coming here and keep it my little secret. So uh... don't go here! There's ghosts! Spooky!! read more

What a wonderful cafe! First time here, yet I was made to feel like I was a regular. Great vibe and the food was amazing (had the Grits with a cup of coffee). Traveled from Queens, but it was definitely worth the trip. Will be back. read more

I always get breakfast at the same location and I decided to finally try a different location. I came across Roots Cafe and I took about ten minutes before I ordered my food because of all the awesome different art work on the wall. Their breakfast is really good, the staff is very friendly and I bought some awesome art work by the artist Kim. Also a great atmosphere to get some work done or read a book. read more

This place is awesome... it's the third incarnation of this cute spot (formerly Cafe Sutra) but is by far the cutest, warmest and most welcoming. The music is great and conducive to working. The Stumptown coffee is delicious and the food is excellent in both variety and quality (they have homemade soup!) Southern proprietors give the place added charm. Everyone should come here so they do really well and can stick around for a long time. read more

Stumptown coffee-check Free PBR on Friday nights-check Free Music on Friday nights-check Board games- check Yummy looking vegan treats (that I didn't try)- check Note: No alcohol for sale, that's they it's BYOB and Free PBR (Tipping is customary though) read more

Came here for a meeting and fell in love! It's an adorable coffee shop with really nice staff. They serve Stumptown Coffee (delicious!) and vegan friendly food options. The only downside is, I don't live anywhere near. But I'd get on the train to come back for sure! read more

Every neighborhood needs a Roots Cafe. Stumptown coffee brewing, wonderful homemade treats, and a cozy and comfortable environment all served up by Jamey, the proprietor. Though I live a bit of a distance away, I have the "good" fortune of going to physical therapy nearby and come in for coffee (and take some to my PT) every week. Roots Cafe lives up to its motto of Coffee. Community. Culture. Great vibe and great place read more

Great place & greta people running the show. Love that borderline wrap!