Cute place :) I enjoyed the iced lavender and rose latte! Next time i'll try a Kava drink. read more

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Loved this place! Such a chill vibe, there were bunch of games and unique books. The owners were really welcoming too! Definitely will be back read more

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Great place. Great drinks. Great place to hang out with friends. The kavaristas are friendly and knowledgable. And the mix of people who come by make up a wonderful cross section of the community. read more

We stumbled upon Roots when we were having lunch in Port Jeff and what a delight our Kavatender (not sure if this is actually a word) was! I forgot her name but she was very welcoming and adorable. Plus she liked our dog and encouraged us to come in. She educated us on Kava and the ritual associated with it. We each had a bowl and I quickly understood why it should be drunk in one fell swoop. It's because it's very very bitter! I believe the translation of kava is actually "bitter". Next time I might add some coconut some thing. With that said, I did definitely feel tingle in my mouth and I felt very relaxed. I had a slight case of the giggles. I would like to come back again with some friends and try some other things. Roots is very cozy and I would have liked to have stayed a little bit longer and play some games they make available. Great first time Kava experience and I will definitely be back. I recommend Roots for a laid-back, social get together with friends. read more

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Bad customer service. Rude staff. This place went severely down hill since the change in ownership.

We stumbled along this place while taking a stroll on a Saturday night and decided to check it out because it looked pretty chill on the inside. When you walk in, it looks like a bar - but it's not. The worker told us all about the type of drinks they have and where it comes from, and she was super sweet about it since we were pretty ignorant. We got to try a couple drinks on tap and a couple drinks in a can. Spent over $40 on four drinks - pretty pricey but we were really curious. Atmosphere is so laid-back. They had a musician come in and play guitar at the front. They have tables and chairs in the front and back of the building. They have multiple games you can play. There's chalk to draw on the walls and they apparently get rid of it weekly, but display it on their instagram. There are coloring books and art pads to draw on. They're so relaxed that they had a TV and people were playing their own Nintendo. Super chill. We stayed for about 3 hours. For a Saturday night, I loved every second. She said they'll soon be hosting events such as Paint night. I competely loved the vibe here and I would so come back again. They opened about a month and half ago - so definitely go and support! read more

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Since my last review, the business has come under new ownership. The current management is significantly more approachable and customer-focused. Additionally, there has been a noticeable improvement in product availability, indicating positive changes for the business overall. read more

Great place to relax and enjoy a nice tea or shell after a long day of work! The vibes are a great mix of cafe/bar culture. I've never had a bad experience with the staff or customers who come in. Please, from one yelper to another, try this awesome Kava Bar! read more

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There are no strangers at Roots, Just friends you haven't met yet. The kava-tenders; Mel, Stevie and Becks (as I call her) are glorious in all their duties. The atmosphere is unique and can't be duplicated anywhere else. Plus there are so many events each week there is something for everyone. Also, Angela who left the bad review just celebrated her birthday at Roots, see my photo. read more

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I love roots kava bar! Everyone is friendly, the drinks are delicious, & the events are always a blast. 10/10! read more

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Disgusting environment Highly recommend not to come here if you're looking for an accepting environment. Highly disappointed in the drama and clicks. read more

My friend and I came in as we sometimes do to play cards. It was a last minute decision and we just spent $7 on a boba tea from a near by shop down port. We ended up having extra time to stay in PJ and play some cards. Last time we were here a really nice man told us we can just purchase a little snack to use the cards & bathroom. We were never made aware we had to spend more than $5. (Plus if we were there for longer we would have gotten a drink after we finished the ones we had if we were not made to feel unwelcome there anymore.) Also we would have had no problem buying a drink to use the cards, the workers never made us aware. The workers had a customer who is friends with the owner tell us that we can't use the bigger table when at the time we were the only people in the back room until he walked in. He also said we shouldn't have brought boba in here and that we were disrespectful. I think it's completely unprofessional to have a customer tell us this and the workers couldn't have just told us straight when we walked in. Instead it was obvious the owners friend and workers were talking behind our backs. The new owners friend is super rude and that was not his place to say anything. As someone who owns a business I would appreciate someone coming in frequently supporting my business, speaking positively about it. As i said we have purchased drinks all the other times we had been here but the previous time. We were extremely uncomfortable and left right after our game. We wanted to verify that what the customer said was true and the short female l with brown hair who is also the owner is extremely rude when we just asked if we were supposed to buy more items. She seemed passive aggressive and said yeah you were supposed to with an attitude. Again this could have easily been avoided if right when we walked in a worker or the owner herself told us. Or even came up to us as we were playing cards. There's a way of talking to people- and as a business who claims to be more spiritual I genuinely don't think the way we were talked down to would align with a spiritual place or a genuine local business who is trying to keep customers coming back. Never again will we recommend this place. read more

Weird experience here. Came in with 7 of my family members on a Wednesday late afternoon to celebrate a reunion after many years. From the start, we were made to feel very strange. First, one of us ordered 3 kava/kratom drinks and another of us ordered her own separately: 4 drinks. The barista insists he made 5 and one was not paid for. It's a small place, you can clearly see there are only 4 cups between the group of us at that point. When we counted out the amount of cups to confirm, the barista said "I'll just let it go" as if we were trying to get one over on him or as if he was giving something for free. Very strange and made us feel uncomfortable, but we went to the back room to play games. While back there we were cheers-ing out drinks and playing the tambourines that are left on pillows back there. The barista eventually came over to tell us we were "doing too much" (exact words) and being loud. We were the only ones there except for the barista and one other person on a laptop with headphones... and the tambourines were provided there... all in all super weird experience that left a terrible taste in our mouth despite the drinks and decor being great. Bummer. Wouldn't return! read more

Such a lovely place to relax and unwind, catch up with friends or get some work done!

Great laid back beach vibe with excellent service! If you don't know much about kava or kratom they will explain it all. Catch a buzz with great music, atmosphere, and no hangover read more

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I love this place. They go above and beyond with their events and accommodation. It's such a comfortable environment, and their open mic nights are so fun. It can be pricey, but that's every place nowadays. All around I'd say it's worth it, their drinks are relaxing and a nice alcohol alternative. I reccomend this place to my friends all the time, and you as well, yelp reader. read more

Amazing spot to relax and enjoy some Kava and live music! Highly recommend stopping in and learning about what this place has to offer read more

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Not a fan of this place. They did nothing wrong, I just got a weird vibe from this place? I saw young people in there acting foolish and as though they were completely wasted? Not my scene at all! read more

Love this place, I go here almost every day. They have a great selection of tasty drinks and everyone is always super friendly and very informative if you have any questions about their products. They have a lot of fun events, and the aesthetics are beautiful, also inclusive because you can chalk draw on the walls! Overall, one of my favorite places. Highly recommend!! read more

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One of a kind place ! My crew was working at a near by job site and it was recommended that we stop by and check it out on our lunch break. The staff was extremely knowledgeable and the service was fast! We each tried a different kava Tea that was suggested by the owner Robert. Long story short .. Roots Kava bar gives a whole new meaning to a liquid lunch . We left with more energy than we had earlier that morning and had a very productive rest of the day. Thanks Robert! read more

My partner and I come here all the time! The staff are always so helpful, the drinks are great, and the environment is all sorts of enjoyable. The snacks and array of customizable kava drinks give everyone great vibes to brighten their day. It's a way better/healthier choice than alcohol. There are local artists that come by and paint/draw, there's local art on the walls (including the chalkboard wall), there are game nights which are a hit (we play games at any time of day though!), they have open mic nights where really talented people perform, and always a group of warm, friendly people there. People of all ages from all walks of life are welcomed. They pull off wonderful celebrations for holidays and people's birthdays. It's a fun, happy, and inclusive community that we and Bobby (the owner) have cultivated. For an antisocial homebody like myself, I find myself looking forward to seeing everyone quite often! If you're looking for a cute cafe with any combination of warm lights, cute plants, art, games, drinks, and good people, you've got it right here :) read more

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Atmosphere is very inviting & comfortable. The Kava drinks were the most relaxing drink I had and alcohol free!

Love this place, always fresh and high quality and great vibes!! Super friendly staff and owner (: