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    Roots Café

    4.4 (821 reviews)
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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Classy
    Outdoor seating

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    Outside
    Catherine Z.

    Adorable cafe with a chill vibe and good coffee. Excellent vegetarian, gluten free, etc options. Friendly service and great patio. Also next to a cute vintage store.

    Inside the busy restaurant! Cute and eclectic!
    Kim P.

    I love this place! Cute, eclectic, and lots of energy. I think the ambiance will improve as the patio opens. But I was there for a client meeting which made it hard to hear the conversation. The food is 5-Star. Feels very garden to table with everything fresh. I ordered the Orgaic Chicken Piccata with Polenta. I expected the Polenta to be similar to grits. But instead, it's a "cake". The sauce was too for for and they brought I'd extra without even asking. I'll definitely be back with time to explore the shop next to the restaurant. I would've given 5-stars, but deduction was based on noise level and their iced tea. It tasted like coffee some how.

    Eggs Benedict with Cottage Bacon
    Lieu N.

    Came to this cute lil cafe when they opened on Sunday and got seated right away. Ordered the eggs benedict with the cottage bacon (pork shoulder) and it was yummy. Potatoes were great, but some were bit burnt.

    Burrito
    Bekah C.

    Roots Cafe is a local's staple for a reason. It's so charming and has a cozy ambiance that makes you want to stay for hours. It's so nice to sit on the patio in the summertime! Roots Cafe seasons their breakfast potatoes so well that they could serve them as their own main entree. They're delicious! The breakfast sandwich was good but nothing spectacular. (Usually I order the pancake of the day but decided to branch out.) This place is very popular so it can be a bit of a wait depending on what time you show up and if the patio seating area is open. But trust me, it's worth the wait!

    Lunch menu
    Rolen Y.

    This is comfort food with a capital C. Really good, original dishes. I had the enchilada casserole and it was great. It comes with a side salad and it was delicious too. I've been here for breakfast before but this was the first time I've tried lunch. The service here was perfectly executed from the front desk to our server. The restaurant is a casual neighborhood hangout. Very relaxed.

    Dog friendly yurt
    Veronica N.

    Cute spot with tasty food. You got a chance to sit in the yurt, which was a fun experience. There were several tables set up in and it was quite unique. Our server Cody was helpful and gave us a lot of good suggestions on what to choose from the menu. The ambience was laid-back and I loved the music selection playing in the background. I got a pesto sandwich which was extremely delicious and filling and it came with a side of homestyle potatoes. I highly recommend coming here if you want friendly service and really good food.

    Steak & eggs
    Lilly K.

    Love roote cafe! Attached to a trinket shop you can browse while you wait foe a table, the service is kind and speedy. I love the traditional breakfast food that gives homey and comfort. Their smoothies look amazing too ill have to try them next time!

    Joycelyn C.

    What a cute little place in Millcreek/Olympus Cove area. It was super busy on the weekend my friend and I got together for a girl's brunch, but they had available, shaded, outdoor seating on that hot summer day, so it was perfect! Our waitress was attentive and helpful. The food was delightful and flavorful. I forgot to try the baked goods that they had at the restaurant entrance that looked delicious! I'll be back in the future, and will head to the Old Flamingo after to walk off the meal!

    Kristy A.

    Roots is yummy! I had the breakfast sandwich, it was tasty, and full of flavor. The potatoes were delicious as well. The bacon was thick and crisp just the way I like it. The patio is awesome, shady, and relaxing. Our server was really nice and patient. He was helpful and seemed genuine, and in a good mood. He kept the water filled, and was on top of everything. They also have good pancakes! Most restaurant pancakes are subpar but these had flavor, and goodness. I'm excited to come back and try more stuff!

    Roots B & G
    Cameron P.

    An SLC classic! I recently went with a group of friends, half of which have never been to Roots, and everyone loved it. We got to sit outside on the patio in the nice crisp fall air--the hot coffee was great for that. I got the Roots B & G with sausage, and it was stellar. I love biscuits and gravy, and this one did not disappoint. If you're looking for a great place for brunch, look no further than Roots. One thing to note: during peak hours, the waits can be pretty long, but don't worry! The Old Flamingo antique and vintage store next door is a great place to pass the time!

    The southerner with sourdough toast
    Aaron B.

    Came on a Sunday afternoon around 12pm. Took about 30-40 min to get called. Not bad. We spent most of that time looking around in the Flamingo antique shop next door. The food was good. I ordered the Southerner omelette. Nice flavor. Not spicy at all, even with the jalapeños. I ordered the Bloody Good drink which contains beet juice, OJ and some other juices. Really good and refreshing. It was room temp, wish it was more chilled. The thing that kind of got me was the waiting area. It's connected to the hallway leading to the restrooms. The waiting area smelled like the restroom. I couldn't get that smell outta my sinuses while I ate. Other than that the place is nice.

    Omlet
    Estela B.

    Walked in on a Sunday afternoon and it was about a 45 min wait. There is a like a little antique store connected, you can go waste time! It was pretty busy and people kept coming in We got seated and I ordered a cafe au lait and was perfect IMO. First time having coffee at a restaurant that was good! My husband ordered a juice and it was delicious. I ordered breakfast burrito because it sounded good and I regretted not getting a pancake. My burrito was good. I loved the veggies My husband had an omlet and I also liked their house potato's Definitely would like to come back to try their pancakes! Staff was nice. They have a tight parking area.

    Eggs Benedict
    Ian S.

    The food here is great, the server was had (Cody) was a dope guy to talk to, and the ambiance is cute. The only thing that could be improved was the amount of hornets that were buzzing around in the outdoor seating. They kept trying to land on our food and flew around our faces. I just wish there was more preventative actions taken to keep the hornets away.

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    fun vibe (unless you don't like crowds) but low stars because food was overpriced and kind of whatever

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