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    Roots Cafe Maine

    3.6 (105 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Cupid's Kiss special drink
    Caleb M.

    Been here around 4-6 times and finally giving a review. While others have mentioned it, be forewarned that it may not seem it, but they are a Christian based establishment. Lots of religious books and use of scriptures around. Despite this to their credit as someone with no religious affiliation I have not felt any rudeness from staff and I walk past that stuff without any thought towards it. The staff are friendly and drinks/food have not taken a long time to be made which is a plus. The lines for ordering can be long depending on the day you go. A decent amount of seating is available inside and outside when weather permits. Their biggest selling point is all of their items are gluten free, dye free, as well as being as organic and preservative free as much as they can do. They also limit the oils they use and have many dairy free options too. So, you can get some baked sweets with a little less guilt! In my opinion both their food and drinks are not the best quality compared to some other local places but are good. It's not our go to spot but once in awhile we grab a special drink or a breakfast sandwich here.

    Quiche with sausage and Maine Maple latte
    Pete M.

    Looking for something we can't get back home (Dunkin, Starbucks, McDonalds, etc...) we found Roots. A quaint little shop that had everything we needed to kill time before hitting the airport. The quiche was cooked and served quickly (pre made) and the coffee was perfect! The service was friendly and pleasant! I can see why this is a busy place as the day opens up!

    Chocolate Crepe
    Anna S.

    The food was okay, I got the bacon quiche while my friend got the strawberry Nutella crepe. I think the crepe needs a little bit more flavoring while the crepe could use more Nutella. Overall service was great and plenty of seating for everyone! This is my go-to study spot

    Pumpkin maple whoopie pie & lavender latte
    Hope T.

    This place is an absolute gem! Walking in, you are greeted to a large wall of books, a cute selection of Christian apparel, and an absolutely stunning, industrially decorated space. So cool. If it's any testament to how well people love this place, there was a steady line of folks during the entirety of our hour-long stay. The cashier was kind and friendly, the barista got drinks out quickly and efficiently, and the food was completed in a good amount of time. The coffee: I ordered a lavender latte and it was absolutely perfect. The lavender syrup was flavorful and the sweetness level was low enough to still get the flavors of the coffee. I enjoyed it immensely! The dessert: we ordered a pumpkin maple whoopie pie to split, and that thing was insanely good. Flavorful to the max, but not sicky sweet at all. You got all the flavors of the pumpkin and the maple. It is an entirely gluten free cafe, right down to the desserts. I'm not gluten free, but it's cool to see a spot dedicated solely to those that have intolerances. That being said, the whoopie pie did have a texture I wasn't used to, but it did not impact the flavor! The breakfast sandwich: I opted to make my own breakfast sandwich! The options for breads were bagels, panini's, or crepes, and I chose a panini. It wasn't a fully authentic panini, as it wasn't pressed like one, but the bread was toasted. You can choose up to six veggies to accompany your egg, cheese, and meat choice. Super generous! I didn't necessarily love the panini, and I'm thinking it's mostly due to the bread. As I mentioned earlier, I'm not gluten free in everyday life, so the texture was not what I am used to. However, the ingredients other than the bread were delicious and still enjoyable. I would suggest pressing the sandwiches a little better, just so the contents don't end up outside of the bread! All in all, I did really enjoy this place. The impact, the kind staff, and the positive and uplifting message behind their business is incredible and I am happy to support them. And, the coffee is bangin!

    Chicken avocado
    Rebecca D.

    Five stars for ambiance, three for food. Very cozy and comfortable cafe with a good amount of seating. Definitely the kind of place you could bring a laptop and do some work or a book and do some reading. The food is just OK. I did enjoy my butternut squash soup but my sandwich (the cranberry chicken) was mediocre. The one leaf of lettuce was a little past its prime and the bread was very bland and vaguely reminiscent of cardboard. The coffee was pretty good. No complaints about service. I'd probably come back with a book and just grab a coffee and maybe give one of their pastries a try.

    Chocolate chip donut with the cutest model!
    Bethlynne D.

    My sweet pea and I ventured into Roots cafe today and she has now declared it better than McDonald's! For a 5 yo this is a pretty epic compliment. Honestly I think she just loved that everything is gluten free so all my food anxiety was left at the door! She loved her chocolate chip donut, grilled cheese and pirates booty! I had the Mediterranean hash brown quiche. It was good, but I do wish it was a little more fresh. I get it though.. in a place like this you have to make these things ahead of time and then reheat. It was still yummy. We enjoyed our brunch on the big comfy couch but look forward to sitting on the deck when it gets a little warmer. Service was fast and they were all smiling even though it was busy and hectic. As a Celiac, finding a place like this is priceless! Thank you thank you Roots Cafe!

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    The food was not very good. I would not recommend this place. I don't think the food was a good value for the quality.

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    $4.00 for a paper cup of coffee. Seriously? A bagel with butter was $ 3.79. Really. Pricey venue. Not much more to say.

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    Are there dairy free bakery items?

    Yes! Cookies usually and lots of hot items. And they can make the frappes dairy free too.

    Is this place 100% gluten free?

    Hi Valerie! YES! All the items are gluten-free made with whole ingredients and preservative free. This is to align with our our motto of Rooted in Simplicity. I hope this helps!

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    Pancake combo with chocolate chip pancakes, over hard eggs, sausage, bacon
    Pancake combo with chocolate chip pancakes, over hard eggs, sausage, bacon
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