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    Roots Natural Kitchen

    4.2 (62 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Balboa
    Arisa L.

    I totally forgot to take a picture of the menu but they have different kinds of bowls with a salad base and a rice base. They have make your own bowl as well. The place was clean with plenty of seating inside and out. I went on a Saturday around 11:30am and there were many parking spots (some are free, some are not) but this might be a totally different story depending on the day and time since it's very close to OSU. I had the Corner Cobb which had lettuce, kale, grilled chicken breast, avocado, boiled egg, rice (wild rice kind), sweet potato, cucumber and corn. It was around $13 but the bowl was heavy! Chicken chunks were big and nicely seasoned. It came with tzatziki dressing. I'm not too fond of it usually but am so happy I gave it a try! It was nice, savory and refreshing but not overwhelming (some tzatziki sauce to me is a bit too herb-y). They also have limited time flavors - which right now is Korean chicken. I don't live close but I am definitely going back to try it! The service was friendly and fast (though there were no other customers when I visited). They lost a whole star because the music was on SO.LOUD. It was so loud I couldn't hear what the staff was asking me right over the counter. This was my first visit and I had a couple of questions about customizations (like if I could take out 1 ingredient but add something else) but I gave up because I just could not hear anything over the music. My husband and I left rather quickly because it was so loud we couldn't hear each other and I started to have a headache. But I really enjoyed the food so I highly recommend! If you live close by or if it's a nice day, maybe take it to go or eat out.

    Balboa
    Adam G.

    A co-worker suggested Roots Natural Kitchen for lunch so we placed a take out order for about 10 people. There are two ways to order ahead of time and neither are that great. The first is through Door Dash (if you want delivery), however Door Dash increases the prices of everything by $2-4 which is annoying. The other way is through the Roots mobile app (since everyone needs an extra app on their phone?). After calling the restaurant to see if we could just order over the phone, they politely directed us to the namesake app, so we succumbed to downloading it. Unfortunately, you are only able to place 7 entree orders on the app at once, so we had to make two separate orders for our group. The menu is easy to navigate, with signature bowls, or build your own bowls. Each bowl consists of two bases (grains or lettuces), vegetables, cheese, protein and sauce/dressing. I went with the Balboa, but we had a good variety across the group. The parking is quite limited which is another downside. However since it is located right in the heart of campus, I'm sure they get a lot of food traffic. The food itself was phenomenal and surpassed my expectations. They also give you a very generous portion size. I would definitely get it again, but probably order during an off-time as it was extremely busy over the lunch hour (not surprising).

    The most amazing salad/rice bowls I've had. Mind blown.
    Anna S.

    I LOVE THIS PLACE. My favorite casual salad/bowl place. I was visiting Columbus, OH for work and wanted something refreshing and healthy. They have so many unique options and pairing. You can easily assemble the bowls to your liking. I got the Southern bowl with mushroom added. I made some modifications but can't remember exactly. If I'm ever near a location that has Roots - I need to come back again!

    The Balboa
    Sania H.

    I'll be honest, my first time coming to Roots, I was not sold. I did a create your own bowl, and with so many ingredients to choose from, my bowl ended up being a hodgepodge of good ingredients that did not fit together- cheddar, carrots, egg, kale, sriracha and pesto! Moral of the story... I would recommend one of their signature bowls which already have the perfect combo of ingredients! When I was convinced to give Roots another shot, I got the Balboa, which comes with many things including brown rice, avocado, and feta. This bowl was excellent! I have since been back a few times with plans to return soon. The portions are large and filling but the ingredients are fresh and healthy so the meal is guilt free! With tons of indoor and outdoor seating, it's hard to pass up when walking along High Street. The only downside is the price; with this bowl being $13.75, unfortunately for many college kids, a little pricey to be a regular rotation. That being said, for fresh, tasty and healthy food, Roots is the place!

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    Jayme H.

    Goodness! I would have died to have such a delicious, fresh, and healthy vegetarian option on my college campus back in the day. Move over fast food and below standard microwavable meals, Roots Natural Kitchen is where it's at. So, let's be real. This fast-casual restaurant is right in the heart of OSU campus which means there is barely any parking, there's a good bit of construction going on, and it can be a little difficult getting to and from unless you're on foot. Once all that dust settles, the rest of the experience is top notch. The space is clean, there's indoor and outdoor seating, the staff was super friendly and the food was amazing. At Roots you can build your own bowl or select from one of the several precrafted options they have on their menu. You can also order off the menu and make adjustments if you'd like... And that's exactly what I did. I ordered the El Jefe which came with brown rice, kale, black beans, corn, red onions, avocado, pita chips, and feta. Instead of getting it with chicken I added the BBQ tofu. It also came with a cilantro lime dressing, fresh lime juice, and some hot sauce. The portion was enormous and it was so delicious, I did attempt to eat it all... Although I failed miserably. That just goes to show you how big the bowl was. You can order both takeout and delivery directly off Yelp so I'll definitely be returning.

    Create Your Own Bowl
    Jasmine J.

    Roots is one of my go-to places when I want to eat a lot but feel healthy. The food is delicious in my opinion (with so many options) and perfect if you are looking for a healthy, tasty, fast-casual setting! I typically make my own grain/salad bowls but they also have signature bowls to choose from. I have had Roots catered for a lunch work meeting, highly suggested. My only ding is that the prices have risen and it can get pricey quick, especially for a campus location, so definitely not a regular eating place for me.

    El jefe bowl.  Delicious! It looks bland, but there are layers of goodness in here. They didn't skimp on the avo!
    Christina M.

    Wow, such a great first experience at Roots! I ordered takeout here, it was ready on time, sitting on the side shelf. The staff was all really kind when I walked in, and the food is incredible. The chicken has the perfect flavor and tenderness to it. The rice is cooked perfectly. I could tell they cleaned their black beans. The corn was nicely roasted. The kale is chopped to a good size, the pita adds a great crunch, and they didn't skimp on the avocado. It was an expensive bowl, but it's a good amount of food. Highly recommend!

    Clare C.

    My friend and I came here around noon on a Thursday for lunch! Have been wanting to try this place for a long time. We just walked there from campus but parking would be a little difficult around there. The building was a lot bigger than I thought it was from the outside! A decent amount of seating and a nice feel inside! There was a little wait but not long! The menu has premade bowls and create your own. The premade bowls sounded very good but I decided to make my own. There were lots of fresh options that worked well together. Loved the cilantro lime sauce. The chicken wasn't my favorite but it was good and they gave a good portion. Pretty full after my meal! Would come back and try some other options!

    Southern bowl but I substituted the cheese with sweet potatoes. It's an 11 out of 10 from me.
    Maria M.

    Delicious, fresh, food allergy and intolerance friendly menu. The servers are quick, kind, and knowledgeable. The restaurant is clean and very nice. I love this place and I've been recommending it to all of my friends.

    Pesto Caesar Salad
    Kara B.

    I normally love roots and have had many great salads from here. Today I ordered the kale Caesar salad and chose to add avocado to my bowl which is almost $2 extra just for that one addition. I got about halfway through my bowl when I realized there was no avocado. It was still delicious but I am slightly annoyed that I paid extra for something and didn't get it especially when the salads are already a bit pricey.

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    Service was fast and friendly, costs just as much as chipotle, bowl was great. Chicken was a bit tough but we were there late in the day.

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