Very long waiting time after ordering. I ordered the Vindaloo which is supposed to be a spicy Indian curry dish with garlic and Indian spices. It tasted like a bland coconut curry with spicy chilis; more like a Thai curry. Very little flavor other than coconut milk and chilis. Disappointing! My wife ordered a pasta dish with sautéed shrimp and vegetables which she enjoyed very much. read more

Again we ended up at Roots in Naples on a Sunday evening after 5. This time we had pineapple jalapeno margaritas and the most amazing fries with salt and Dill just to make sure they're well done to make them crispy and they are delicious. I usually get the roots burger for dinner because it's amazing and so good and my fiance pretty much always gets the sweet potato black bean burger.. and of course for dinner we always have the pineapple jalapeno margarita. :-) We are so happy that they started opening after 5 on Sundays.. a lot of times our trips involve going to Naples on a weekend and we love going to Roots and the wine tasting on the premises. It's also not far from Monica's grape pies and chicken pot pies which are unbelievable on Route 21 north of the village. Naples is a great place to visit on a weekend and if you want to take a hike through Grimes Glen up the creek to the waterfalls and have dinner at one of the wonderful restaurants totally worth the trip. read more

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Wonderful place with great food and fresh ingredients. Stopped here for lunch and had the brisket sandwich with fries and the chicken curry salad. Both were fresh and seasoned very well. Hearty portions and sat on the porch which was relaxing. It's located on a main road so you will get truck and vehicle noise which wasn't too bad but did break up conversations, especially when one of the big trucks laid on the horn for about 7 seconds. Parking lot is small but there is street parking, just be careful with little ones since it is a busy street. The ingredients are local and freshly delivered. The wait staff was very friendly and attentive. Pricing was reasonable and the menu isn't very large but has great variety for a small restaurant. It can fill up quickly though so be ready to wait during busy meal times. There is a winery on the same property so you can do a nice tasting after your meal. Roots is a place that regulars and visitors enjoy and definitely worth the stop. read more

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One of my favorite spots we went to eat at while in the Finger lakes! Everything about this cafe was amazing!! The food, the art, the views and their own small winery (Inspire Moore winery) in the back! The vibrant colors on the outside matched well with the beautiful scenery! Definitely a organic hippie vibe and it is a wonderful place! My bf ordered the sweet potato back bean burger and it was so good! I ordered the sun soaked goat burger and OMG the grass fed meat was out of this world!! All the burgers flavors blended so well together! One of the best burgers I've ever had! I ordered the curried chicken salad wrap to go and now I'm just obsessed and need to make it at home!! My bf enjoyed his food and dining experience! The service was great as well, the workers were very kind and sweet! I had a delicious mimosa and a spicy Bloody Mary. I am so happy we stopped here and I can't wait to go back when we are in the Finger lakes area! Definitely a must try for anyone in the area! read more

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Simply divine. From the home and vineyard setting to the eclectic assembly of vintage decor to the welcoming and efficient staff to of course the outstanding food, Roots Café impresses. We got the poutine, pork tacos, and seared tuna. Everything was beautifully arranged and presented. The poutine packs the proper oomph without being too overloaded in cheese. The tacos had wonderful pickled veggies and a nice balance. The tuna was perfectly seared to leave mostly pink meat and nicely seasoned with strong black pepper. The accompanying apricots, summer squash and sauce were all excellent. We'll be back for more :) read more

Farm to table healthy little goldmine of a trip to world cuisine. My wife and I split a entree. With appetizers it's more than enough! It fits in the surroundings area and Vineyards. Stop over to Hazlitt's Red Cat cellars and enjoy some wine. read more

Roots Cafe - Vineyards view - New American Near Me - Naples, New York

Great atmosphere with friendly staff. We ate the gyro (loaded with tadziki), pulled pork (sweet & tender), and shamboozle (thick slab of Canadian bacon with a kick!). Didn't drink but they seemed to have a good variety! Would definitely come back. read more

I had one of the best meals of my life here! Their seasonal dinner plates are so good--get anything with their homemade pasta! We were also lucky enough to be sat on the outdoor porch. Such a cute place. read more

Funky little spot down in Naples, NY with delicious food and gorgeous views of the nearby vineyard. There is live music, a creative and beautiful menu, and a unique atmosphere. The daily specials are inventive: carrot ginger coconut soup or lemon herb vinaigrette spring salads with rotating and fresh toppings. The buffalo chicken sandwich with shredded chicken and heaping blue cheese is hands down impressive. It comes with dill-laced fries as an extra bonus. My recommendation is to try and score a table on the porch when the weather allows for this. If it's chilly, grab a hot tea and stay awhile. The vineyard view is unmatched, and allows for excellent people watching during the Naples Grape Festival. Just be sure to get here at an "off" time: either early or late for lunch, in order to be seated right away. The line goes out the door during peak festival hours. read more

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We had a great experience and the food was delicious. We will definitely go back! The drink's specials were good too! Bloody Mary! read more

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Roots is a wonderful combination of comfortable ambiance and good food. There are many good locally sourced dishes that are unique and tasty! still one of my favorite places to eat! read more

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What an AMAZING little stop. The staff here were genuinely helpful great people. I was traveling through on my way back from a Grimes Glen hike and stopped in for lunch. I was traveling with my 4 legged companion. I asked if I was able to bring her on the porch for lunch and they stated that they were sad to say their policy doesn't allow dogs in the porch but gave an alternative with seating in-between the wine shop and the cafe. This was a nice shaded area with tables and chairs that over looked a grape field. Food was very full of flavor and in a much bigger proportion than expected. Will definitely be stopping back when I'm in the area again! read more

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The atmosphere is nice but I was disappointed in the food. I heard it was all fresh farm to table kind of menu and I ordered the vegetable lasagna which I believe might have been microwaved. It was cool in the middle. It wasn't great. I wanted to like this place a lot more than I did. read more

The desserts of Ms Ana Fals makes you want to skip the brunch, lunch or dinner and head directly to the astounding confectionary delights she creates....the Roots burger is pretty good, too. read more

Four of us dined at Roots on a recent Thursday evening. Kind of rustic farmhouse casual vibe. Attentive service. Good mix of craft beers, local wines and hard liquors. I had one of the best pork chops I've ever enjoyed, The tacos were enormous and tasty. The brisket and stew flawless and generous as well. The downside of our experience: while the prices were reasonable-THEY CHARGED $.93 for ice in a glass of Jamison's whiskey. Water, with ice, was free. Go figure? Shame to spoil an experience with a petty charge. read more

Ate here again for about the 7th or 8th time over the last two years As before the food was excellent, the decor funky and the place is charming. Everyone is so friendly and add in an interesting menu and great food and it's a wonderful experience. I had the Pork Chop special and my girlfriend had one of the pasta specials. Both were wonderful and flavorful read more

Roots Cafe - Pork Chop over sweet potato with scallion. - New American Near Me - Naples, New York

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Food worth going out and traveling for. Friendly attentive service. Warm interesting interior. Recommended, definitely. Kudos to the proprietors. read more

Roots Cafe - Pasta. 9/10 - New American Near Me - Naples, New York

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This is a wonderful little cafe situated at the southern tip of lake Canandaigua in Naples NY. It is a small winery and unpretentious restaurant that nails wonderfully prepared meals. Do not let the name 'cafe' fool you. The dinner plates are wonderful. My wife had the summer lasagna and I had the pork chop. Both were beautifully done. Service is fast and professional. read more

Not a great experience for us, probably the most disappointing stop of our trip to the finger lakes. We waited a good 5 minutes for anyone to notice we were waiting to be seated. (And multiple workers walked by us) Once seated, the waitress was nice but not very attentive to our needs. The food took over 40 minutes and all we ordered were salads and a wrap. It was 85 degrees out and I think I got one singular refill on my water the full hour and a half we were there. Would not go again. read more

I had high expectations for Roots based on reviews, etc. but it didn't deliver. It's an eclectic, homey place and super busy when my husband and I went for dinner on a Saturday night. They do not take reservations, so we had to get on a wait list. The people ahead of us left so we didn't end up waiting too long. My husband had a burger and it was fine. I had the Miso Pumpkin Soba and it was terrible. It did not taste like miso or pumpkin or soba, and there was hardly any cauliflower in it. It was totally overpowered by the sesame seed mixture on top. Just a really odd, bland flavor. I thought maybe it would be better as leftovers the next day but it was even worse. Very disappointing! read more

My wife and I took a drive and stopped at this place. We sat outside it was a beautiful day and the outdoor seating ver comfortable. The service was great attentive. The menu is sourced locally I had the burger and fries it was awesome. But the star on our table was the French Toast with blueberry cream and chocolate emulsion. It sounded way to sweet for me but it was perfect. This place is worth going out of your way ... p.s. make reservations read more

My favorite restaurant forever. Cocktail list, specials, service, burgers, etc... everything is wonderful. The ginger snap is my favorite cocktail on the menu right now. Miso sesame or the sweet potato black bean burger are my go to (and the fries... wow). If a special catches your eye, get it! Any time I am looking to treat myself, this place is my first thought. Love that it is farm to table, and so community oriented read more

Quaint surroundings reminiscent of Grandma's kitchen and an absolutely charming staff. The menu is filled with tasty items, each with its own unique twist on the standard fare that it's based on... And varied enough that it has something for everyone. There was a great selection of specials as well. I had a Roots Burger and it was one of the best burgers that I've had that didn't come off of my own grill. My girlfriend is a vegetarian and was delighted with the portobello sandwich. Everything is fresh and, I believe, locally sourced. So worth the 40 min drive to Naples. Highly recommended! read more

I don't think I can say enough good things about Roots Cafe. My friends and I were celebrating for a Bachelorette party and one of the stops on our wine tour was Inspire Moore Winery where Roots Cafe is located! Though this restaurant is small, they were pretty efficient. It was a group of six of us, so when we arrived the host told us to put our name on the list and while we waited we could do our wine tasting at Inspire Moore. This plan worked perfectly! By the time we were tasting our last wine we were informed that our table was ready for us. We were seated outside on the porch which was a really cute area. Our waitress was one of the nicest people I've ever met, she was so sweet! They serve all of the wines from Inspire Moore at Roots Cafe, so since we had just finished our tasting we knew exactly what we wanted to order a bottle of: Harmony. We then put in our food orders, and we didn't wait too long for the food to come out. For my lunch, I ordered the Sweet Potato Black Bean Burger and it was DELICIOUS! I got a kale salad as my side and it was crisp and refreshing, I highly recommend it! If you're in the Canandaigua Lake area and looking for a great lunch spot, stop at Roots Cafe, you will NOT regret it! read more

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Small rotating menu of specials all of which were delicious. We went for brunch but can't wait to try the dinner menu as well. View of nearby vineyard is gorgeous from the porch which is a big plus. Staff was wonderful! read more

Sweet Potato Black Bean Burger was a excellent. Good atmosphere and nice drink selection.

Cool place and the menu looked good online, but actually disappointing. I think the chef is trying too hard to be original at the expense of taste. read more

Farm to table fabulous! What a wonderful experience of dining in comfort in Naples! This old house turned into restaurant is the place to eat...while in upstate NY! We were guests of "locals" in the neighborhood. Being a graduate of Brockport a zillion years ago I was skeptical. But soooo pleasantly surprised. This colorful dining experience was amazing. The wines paired with our dishes even better!! Prior to "grapefest" this place is a must! Hats off to the chef, the crew whose passion for dining surpassed my expectations. Any visitor in the neighborhood should eat here as it was obvious..the locals already love the place! Give it a go!! read more

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We were headed to the Finger Lakes to do some wine tasting on Memorial Day weekend, and had stopped at Inspire Moore Winery, which is located right next to the cafe. The cafe is new since we've been to that part of Naples, so we stopped in to take a look and check out the menu. The waitress was so friendly, showing us the dining area and explaining that the menu is based on fresh, local ingredients and can vary depending on what comes in from the local farms on the day. They source local grass-fed beef for their burgers, and also have a vegetarian and vegan alternative. I had the sweet potato-black bean burger with fries. It was delicious, with a nice amount of spicy flavors, but was a little messy to eat by hand. The fries were really good, and are tossed with dill. Other people in my party had the grass-fed burger, which was substantial and deemed delicious. My mother had the flatbread of the day, which contained goat cheese, spinach and caramelized onion. It was fantastic, and was paired with a curried quinoa salad that was a great alternative to the fries. Good cafes can be hard to find in the Finger Lakes/Naples area, and if you're headed for some wine tasting or the grape festival, I highly recommend a stop into this great cafe! read more

Roots Cafe - Regional beers are available, including this double dark cream porter from Honeoye Falls, NY - New American Near Me - Naples, New York

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This place was a cute place to come! Slow service though which detoured us from loving it. My mom ordered the braised pulled pork sandwich and the majority of it was fat and it wasn't good for left overs. I got the tuna melt and it was good but I felt like I could make a better one which was disappointing. Bloody Mary's were good though read more

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Roots Cafe is simply charming. It's one of those places that reminds me of a restaurant that wouldn't be out of place in Stars Hollow, if you think about it. Cute decor, good food, the homey atmosphere of a small town, and luckily for us, Roots definitely fits that bill. I wish that Naples was a little closer, because I'd go here for lunch way more often, though for the sake of my wallet, the distance is a good thing. My two friends and I stopped here for lunch during our adventure at the Grape Festival. By this point, we were pretty hungry and ready for some food. We got there around 12, which turned out to be the perfect time to go (more on this later). We were seated on the porch, overlooking the miles and miles of grapes. It was the perfect day for an outdoor lunch with the perfect view. Ambiance is a big priority for Roots and they do it well. For lunch, I chose the tuna melt flatbread with the seasoned fries and they were outstanding! The flatbread itself was huge and I found myself saving half to take home. The fries, on the other hand, didn't survive lunch and were gone in an instant. Next time I go, I want to try the buffalo chicken sandwich, which looked just as huge and appetizing. Overall, I'd say the food is worth the drive in to Naples, which leads to the only real issue I had... ...our service. Remember how I said we got there at the perfect time? Well, while we were there, the place got packed. We got our food quickly, but the service dropped off massively after that. I know it was a busy day due to the festival, but there should have been better crowd management in place. It took forever to get our check, and there were plenty of people waiting for our table. Roots, consider having more people on staff on obviously busy days. The best part of our lunch? While we were waiting for our check, three old ladies were seated at the next table. Behold, our future, and I wouldn't have it any other way. A very Stars Hollow way to cap off our lunch for sure, don't you think? Even though it is out of the way, I'd love to return to Roots before next year's Grape Festival. With all that charm, how could I not figure out a return trip? Even better, I'd love to see their crowd management on a regular day. Either way, my lunch will be satisfying and the view will be beautiful. read more

Roots Cafe - Buffalo chicken sandwich - New American Near Me - Naples, New York

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A quirky, cozy cafe serving up homemade, locally-sourced dishes! My family stopped for lunch on a Sunday, hungry after some wine tasting, and were very satisfied with the generous portions. Among us we tried three of their burgers (brunch burger, Roots burger, and sweet potato black bean), a massive bowl of chili, and an equally large dish of the breakfast mac and cheese (see pic). The burgers were thick and meaty, topped with a variety of accoutrements and sandwiched with puffy, thick rolls. Other than being a little too tall to bite into, they were delicious. The beef burgers were cooked to medium-rare perfection, and everyone was a fan of the shoestring fries on the side. The breakfast mac and cheese came with mushrooms, and was topped with two fried eggs and breadcrumbs-- delish! Our only complaint about the food was that my dad claimed his chili was "too sweet" (he still finished it). Roots serves Imagine Moore wines (which makes sense, as their tasting room is right next door), a variety of craft beers, and a few cocktails. We all agreed that they could've been more attentive with refilling our waters (a pet peeve of some in our party). Overall we enjoyed the ambiance of the old house with its brightly painted walls and retro tin-topped tables, and left with full bellies. Would definitely stop back when visiting Naples! read more

Roots Cafe - Breakfast Mac!! #drool - New American Near Me - Naples, New York

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This is easily the best food around (especially the burgers!). Unique menu though, don't expect pizza and pasta. And they have done a great job with COVID-19 rules! If they have the lemon raspberry white chocolate cake you must get it!!! read more

Charming location and decor, creative menu and phenomenal food. Drove an hour for Sunday brunch and it was well worth the trip. I had the cheese and corn polenta with fried eggs, roasted red pepper sauce and dressed field greens. The only thing it needed was a touch of salt. Can't wait to go back, there were several other menu items I absolutely need to try! read more

Roots Cafe - Polenta with fried eggs from brunch menu - New American Near Me - Naples, New York

My wife and I had a wonderful lunch at Roots Café. Well worth the drive down from Rochester! I can't say enough good things about Roots Café. There were multiple vegan options available to us. My wife and I both had the lentil burgers. They were nicely spiced with curry and ginger. Delicious! For an appetizer, we split an order of black bean salsa & chips. The chips were homemade, and the salsa was excellent. The butternut squash soup was also delicious. The place is very quaint and cozy. Our waiter was polite and helpful. I'm sure we'll be back, despite the hour-plus drive to Naples. A couple of small quibbles: I wish the menu were available on-line (the restaurant could really use a dedicated website), and I also wish that the vegan items were explicitly noted as such on the menu. read more

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Delicious! Ordered fresh baked bread for the table that came with melted butter for sipping. Unique take on a burger. Local grass fed beef with garlic and cheddar cheese. Very good. Pizza with sausage and vegetables was tasty, as was the seasonal salad with cucumber, tomatoes and goat cheese. Highly recommend this gem in Naples, NY read more

Roots Cafe - Seasonal salad with mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers and goat cheese. - New American Near Me - Naples, New York

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TL;DR, the burger was pretty bad anyway. We called ahead and were told we could be seated immediately, got there and had to wait. We were told the daily side was a cucumber and blueberry salad, it was a zucchini and onion salad. Multiple people ordered burgers done medium, they got theirs medium, mine was COLD and RAW in the center. When I asked for a burger that was cooked, the waitress asked me if I wasn't sure I really wanted it well done, not medium, as though I did not know what a medium burger looked like. Overall, the food was bland and uninventive. I would not recommend this place to people I hate, for example, the staff. read more

We stopped here during our visit to the Finger Lakes and loved it. Such a cute cafe with friendly service and just delicious, delicious food. They have a large outdoor dining area that's covered. We went during a rainy day and had absolutely no issue whatsoever. read more

We visited on Friday shortly after they opened for lunch. It took over an hour for our food to arrive - tuna sandwich and a burger. The food was OK - not worth waiting an hour for. Outdoor seating area was nice - heaters on the keep it warm. Was not impressed with the experience. read more

We got lucky with this place. Stumbled upon it after doing some hiking in the area. My wife and I started with a glass of the mulled cider. It was delicious. It was served relatively hot but it could have been hotter for us. Next came the home made mushroom soup. My wife loved it. The soup had a very unique flavor which I liked but I felt it had a little too much black pepper in it. Wife had the Buffalo chicken sandwich and I had the barbecued pulled pork sandwich both had he pings of meat and toppings. The bonds relatively smalle which may have made the serving seem larger but they were both very good. For sides my wife had the seasoned french fries which she liked and were very tasty and I had some sort of vegetable salad which I was unable to eat because I was full but it looked delicious and healthy. We highly recommend stopping here if your in the Naples area. read more