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    Roots Cafe

    4.6 (110 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed

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    coconut lentils
    Matt S.

    We went on a hike with a friend and he told me this place is good, I was skeptical because generally i am not a fan of vegan food, But it blew my expectations. The place is renovated nicely like an old cottage with a modern asethetic. Tried the juices green machine and some of the bowls, and tacos...I had the coconut curry bowl and everything was fyre.

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    Dasha M.

    Wonderful cafe with art and crafts and live music. If you care about what you put in your body this place is for you. Must try.

    Signage in parking lot (hard to see feom street)

    Delicious hidden gem with loads of healthy gluten-free options! They need better signage from the main road, but one you find it you won't be disappointed!

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    Jil K.

    Never thought that we would find a place with such a Californian and Hawaiian Vibe here in NJ. Super cute place which might be difficult to locate until you try and go till the end of the suites located at the location, turn left and then enter the cafe through the tent. Friendly staff and the cafe has a quirky interior, their entire menu is vegan. We tried the Trio Timeless Tacos and the Mediterranean quinoa bowl. The Trio Timeless Tacos tasted good, we got one of each, they were so light and healthy, each tasted unique in their own sense. The Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl tasted a bit bland but overall a good portion.

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    Monica K.

    This is where delicious food, amazing staff, laidback ambiance and magic meet. I went here last week for the first time. When we walked through the parking lot, we were amazed to find such an open outdoor seating area. Perfect for summers and cool fall days. Inside, the decor is fun and warm. The staff were so friendly and made some great recommendations for food and drinks. We ordered quinoa bowl, a classic pizza, the tropical smoothie and a lavender blues smoothie. Everything was fresh and delicious. The meal was so satisfying. We felt full but not weighed down. The cafe also has the sweetest mascot, Riley. Everyone seemed to know her! She's so gentle and adorable. Made the visit even more special. Can't wait to go back and try more!

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    Leo Y.

    I'm a meats and potatoes kind of guy, so when a friend of mine suggested meeting up here for dinner, I initially declined, but then told him that I don't mind tagging along, I would just eat ahead of time. That was a big mistake, as this is one of the coolest restaurants I've ever been to, and not at all what I expected. The décor and vibe is hard to describe; I would pick glamping as the best one word description. The food was beautifully plated, and the part of the dinner that was shared with me was delicious. It was hard to believe that it was raw and vegan! There was a long list of delicious sounds smoothies, shakes, and drinks, in addition to all of the appetizers and entrees. I can't wait to come back, and try everything.

    Zucchini noodles and neatballs, super good

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    5 years ago

    Really outstanding food and a great chill place to eat. Juices taste awesome and the tacos are excellent. Strongly recommend!

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    Absolutely delicious and vegan food! The vibe there is wonderfully laid back so no rushing necessary.

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    4 years ago

    Healthy and delicious vegan meals! Have loved this place from the start as a food truck stop!

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    7 years ago

    If you don't eat animal products this is the place!

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    4 years ago

    Friendly service, great food! The people who work here could not be friendlier. Love, love, love the food and staff!

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    Very yummy food, great portions and fantastic ambiance. Dog friendly and an added bonus: GOATS!

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    I got very bad food poising from this place-strange that there were grown men swinging in the waiting room.

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    Ask the Community - Roots Cafe

    Is this a true 100% gluten free restaurant?

    Great question Bob C! "Is this a true 100% gluten free restaurant?" Gluten is found in grains. We don't serve any grains except for our oatmeal dish. I was taught in school that answering a question with the words "all" or "every" or "100 %" in the… Read more

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    179 Bar & Grill - Rigatoni Ragu

    179 Bar & Grill

    4.4(168 reviews)
    10.8 mi
    $$

    Anytime you find yourself in Westchester County, specially in New Rochelle, check this place out…read more for Lunch or Dinner. It is a very quiet place, cousy and very romantic. Anytime, I find myself in, and I am in a lot, it feels like in a boat, a special place, private in a cruise boat... The food is composed of Italian and South American dishes, a very rare combination that gives a lot of choices of very delicious meals... The service is super great, they are very patient, knowing it is very difficult to choose from the great diversity. They have a lot of parking spaces, either in the building garage or along Main Street. Just check it out and think me later.

    What a hidden gem!…read more My cousin was in a play recently, and another family member was researching where should we go for a linner - and stumbled upon 179 Main. From a current Westchester resident, my sister, mom and I were hesitant to go , but we were proved wrong that it was a great restaurant. We were a party of 7, and we all felt cared for, the staff was understanding, and attentive from the moment we sat down to leave. Each member in my party had something diffferent: 1. Chicken sandwich 2. Burger 3. Ahi tuna tacos 4. Carbonora (x2) 5. Chicken capricossa 6. Chicken Parm - and even accommodated vodka sauce instead of regular marinara sauce. Wine was nicely poured, cocktails were tasty (although I didn't love my raspberry martini) beer was cold. The restaurant was clean and tidy, and welcoming. Will be coming back ASAP!

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    The Hill

    The Hill

    3.9(246 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$$

    A very warm and inviting looking restaurant. The service is friendly and thoughtful starting with…read morethe host. They have the best tasting oysters around. Their bread is so tasty with the oil dip. We love the blistered shishito. If you like spicy definitely go for the black ink pasta with the lobster. Chicken under the brick is always a good way to go. The pork shoulder is absolutely delicious. We love going there. We always get a good meal with great service.

    Over the hill and under the bridge. My journeys... nay... my conquests took me to Schraalenburgh…read moreroad earlier this 2025. My writings took me elsewhere in between then and now but I close the year with a score for "The Hill." The hills were rolling with endless space for me and my constituents to graze. We stretched out for a late lunch / early dinner (depending what type of guy / gal / etc you are). Not sure what led us down this path, but it was obviously the less traveled. We ate solo. The attention of the staff was, as you could expect, grand... yet still a tad slow on the food. Questionable, but I didn't ask the question. Questions need answers, and if you want to stop questions you stuff someone's mouth. They stuff your mouth alright. The calamari is not only tasty, but plentiful. A plate overfilling with calama you wonder what lovely inland jersey pond they rescued this quantity from. We got a side of fries to share, same story, but carb based. Clearly no potato famine in the near future. We finished off our finishings with a steak, some rigatoni and the duck. I always order best so I can't fully judge the other dishes. Clearly, I ordered the duck - Man of class and integrity. The steak was apparently a 4.5/5. The pasta was apparently a 3.5/5. But the Duck was a 5/5. Beautifully cooked, wonderfully presented and just filling enough. So - for me - I had a five star midday experience. But everyday is a 5/5 for me. I'm happy. I'm charming. I'm brilliant. Linguini B is undoubtedly ready to run up The Hill again in the near future. Knees high, head down, on the balls of my feet... ready for whatever comes my way.

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    The Hill - Main dining room

    Main dining room

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    The Hill

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    Bailey's Smokehouse - Bacon wrapped sausage & egg rolls

    Bailey's Smokehouse

    4.1(650 reviews)
    5.8 mi
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    If you don't feel like reading: I wouldn't and haven't gone back…read more It's a toss up and highly dependent on when you go. I wish I could give a 2.5/5 to make it even! The first time I went it was a Tuesday night and it was a calm atmosphere. The wings were a good size and overall the food was good and the service was decent. The price is a bit expensive for wings. I recommend the smokehouse burger, it is very heavy but flavorful. The second time it was a complete disaster. It was a Sunday afternoon. Waitress was MIA majority of the time and it was so loud you couldn't hear the person next to you. The food: I ordered fried chicken and not only was it RAW but even the breading lacked flavor. Safe to say I didn't finish it. Person I was with got the French dip and it was BAD. No flavor. Edit: I let this review sit in my drafts to come back in a few and see if we ever decided to go back or even mentioned going back. Nope! We are all the way good!

    My friend suggested this spot. We came here on a Friday night and there was actually an event…read morehappening so we were seated upstairs in the bar area. We ended up ordering the BBQ Platter For 2 ($43), which comes with 4 meats and two sides. We got the sausage, brisket, pulled short rib and spare ribs. Everything was delicious, I really liked the sausage and pulled short ribs. For our sides we got Mac & cheese and corn soufflé which were both solid. Add hot sauce to the Mac & cheese for more flavor. Overall had a solid meal and for the price, you can't get that deal in many places. I highly recommend Bailey's if you're in the mood for good bbq with chill vibes without breaking the bank. * 4.5 Stars * BBQ sauce available upon request * Parking on premise

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    Bailey's Smokehouse - Half BBQ Chicken Platter

    Half BBQ Chicken Platter

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    BBQ Sampler for Two

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    Cousins Pizza

    Cousins Pizza

    3.8(141 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    Cousins Pizza 450 Livingston St…read more Norwood, NJ 07648 Caprese Slice Drunk Angry Nonna Slice I decided to stop by for a couple of specialty pizza slices. There was a large variety of slices offered. I only problem I had was choosing because I wanted to explore them all. Caprese Slice: This slice is smothered in pesto sauce and topped with feta and chunks of tomato. You will definitely need a fork and knife to finish this wedge. Drink Angry Nonna Slice: This slice is cooked in vodka sauce, topped with pepperoni cups, and drizzled in hot chili oil. While the other slices have an appearance identical to an isosceles triangle, the nonna looks like a scalene triangle. Regardless, it is the taste, not the shape, that matters. Both slices were a home run! They had excellent undercarriage and no flop, which is why they were very crispy. The ratio of sauce was proportioned perfectly and they were loaded with toppings. I was also pleased they each slice was served on a glass plate. The interior has a nice ambiance. A small casual style dining area is off to the left of the pizzeria. The main dining room is located on the right side, where customers can order three course dinners and bring their own bottle of alcohol. Owner Andrew made me feel right at home. He welcomed me into the restaurant and I am really looking forward to returning for a nice dinner in the main dining area. #cousinspizza #cousinspizzanorwood #drunkangrynonnaslice #drunkangrynonna #capreseslice

    Classic NY style pizza shop that serves Italian pasta classics too. I remember coming here when I…read morewas a teen, and 25+ years, it's still open. Great service and tasty pies.

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    Pizza counter

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    Drunk Angry Nonna Slice

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