The Roost ranks high in food (quality, quantity, taste) but leaves a bit of room for improvement where service and atmosphere are concerned. We were 5 to our party, 3 of our elders, my boyfriend and me. We asked (in advance) for a table with easy access for a wheelchair. There were tables at the front but instead the hostess sat us towards the back of the bar at a community table (and it was loud). We as guests had to ask diners to make way for the wheelchair and rearrange the bench seating and table to make Dad comfortable. Not one staff member offered to help and when we spoke up about the arrangement/location, we were met with "it's all we have". Mind you there were tables available, closer to the front. Reasonable accommodation is not made for guests so wonder how management feels overall about hiring...... It took quite a bit of time to get our drinks and dinner order. It was not the busy rush hour time....our waitress was slow with our orders, the bar slow with our drinks (including non-alcoholic type) and forget asking for refills as we were not once able to flag down our waitress (until it was time to ante up). The food on the other hand was pretty decent. I had the chicken avocado salad, others in our party ordered burgers and tenders. Cooked to order and served right quick (not by our waitress tho). Parking is also a bear. The lot behind the restaurant is shared with neighboring businesses and is extremely limited. Of the 4 handicap park spots, only 2 could accommodate a wheelchair accessible van (so space was an issue). We ended up doing a drop off and parking down the street. Dare I become a repeat customer? Given this experience and the fact there are other dining options available in the area, I'm more inclined to give them a whirl. read more

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Amazing service by Cortnie from Kansas. Super yummy food - definitely try the Steak Frites!

Located on Main Street in downtown Longmont, this restaurant is one you need to check out. Somewhat rustic ambience and overall aesthetic. Stopped in on a Sunday early afternoon for lunch and the place was busy but we did not have to wait for a table. Server was friendly and knowledgeable. Lots of good choices on the menu. Would love to go back again to try out a few different dishes to see what our favs are. read more

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This is sad to write. We've been eating at the Roost for several years and the food quality has gone downhill. Today we had the Bangin' Cauliflower (always delicious), Buffalo Chicken Fries, and Chicken Lettuce wraps. Much to our dismay, the chicken in both dishes was not white meat/chicken breast but dark/thigh meat...which I do not like. This was not identified on the menu and for the prices they charge, not okay! The fries were also subpar - limpy, small pieces. Super disappointing after a $70 bill (3 apps and 2 iced teas = YIKES). The service was great as it usually is. They're remodeling the dining room so only the bar section is open for now. We'll go back for Happy Hour but probably won't be spending our money on their food anymore. read more

I am not the biggest fan of eating in a "tavern or bar", but the food here was definitely a step up and pretty darn good. I went here with a friend and when she mentioned she likes it better during the day, and not at night, I didn't know what to think. Glad we went but am also happy to continue to try new places around there too. It was bright and energetic with a variety of families with kids hanging out. We sat at a four top and it was a nice experience. We shared the Brussels sprouts and each tried out their ribs. A pretty nice portion where I had leftovers for the next day. Decent service, but nothing overly unique or special about it. The servers had the mobile charge hand held for credit card charges where you pay at the table. read more

Food, service and ambiance were all good. I recommend both the burgers and the salad options.

Excellent food and drinks. Great location and architectural design throughout. The Roost offers an all-round wonderful experience. We have been there several times and will continue to do so. A big shout out to Cai & Alyssa behind the bar - very friendly and helpful. read more

This place was suggested to us for our visit to the area. I was seated but our table drink order (unsweetened tea) could only be placed if everyone was present. I could place mine but not my husband's. Seemed odd. When he was seated we placed our orders for an app and our entrees. The beet & goat cheese app was good. He loved his Cuban. I had an avocado salad with chicken. It was tasty as well. We ordered the mascarpone cheesecake for dessert. I didn't like it at all. Its a persona preference but I don't think mascarpone is very good. It had strawberry & rhubarb on top; in my opinion that was the best part of it. We sat in the sun porch area which seemed a bit quieter than the bar. It seemed like the meal was a bit pricey but decent in portions and quality. read more

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I used to like this place a lot. Food good, prices ok, drinks fine. However, my last visit--and I mean that--was awful. One small drink, a salad, and a dessert cost over$80! The salad was a Cobb. It lacked chicken and hard-boiled eggs. All it had were bacon and lettuce. The key lime pie was ok, but gussied up with canned "whipped cream," and raspberry goo. I hope this place will return to utsel read more

The Roost is a great family spot to stop when in Longmont. I like their food. They have a bit of everything. Don't you like it when the taste, portion, and likeability of the restaurant just go hand in hand? All three required "must" is here so I'll be back for sure! The staff is great. The chef is awesome! As I was waiting for our food I noticed that all ages seem to like their food. I don't blame them. All dishes were plated nicely and seasoned well! The fish and the pasta were my favorites! But all the dishes were so tasty! Get the burger too! There's local beers and then there's whiskey! See? Everything for everyone. See menu! read more

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Went here for lunch with a friend and she mentioned DDD had been here so expected something yummy! We sat at the bar and had delicious drinks and food. The short rib poutine and pear salad were perfect t for sharing and so tasty! Will be back! read more

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I have been dying to get out here to try The Roost ever since Sean opened the restaurant! Great vibes! Killer food! Super friendly staff! So glad we got to pop in finally during a 2 week road trip from Redding, CA! Cheers! read more

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Easily one of my favorite restaurants in Longmont. It is a must when you are in the area. They have other GREAT restaurants as part of this restaurant group, but The Roost is my fave. I LOVE the Ahi Tuna Poke Nachos, the Steak Frites and the green chili cheese tot-choes! Oh and the buffalo Cauli. You pretty much can't go wrong. They have an amazing dog-friendly patio on the rooftop, which is amazing during the summer. It is beautiful up there and so nice they allow dogs. There is so much space inside, so it's a great place to have a large reservation or gathering (just make reservations in advance) and the staff is so kind and friendly. They also have an amazing bar program and are always switching up the seasonal cocktails. Their spritz game this summer was on fleeeeeek. Can't wait to visit this winter and check out their seasonal dessert offerings. Always go for the cheesecake! read more

Such a great lunch/dinner spot with tons of indoor seating and a rooftop. We made a reservation and got seated immediately. Our server was friendly and attentive, and service was quick. Highly recommend the Buffalo Cauliflower and Poutine Bites for appetizers. So much flavor and really tasty. The menu has great variety and everyone enjoyed the meal they ordered. The poke bowl, burgers, appetizers, and salad were all amazing. read more

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Easy to find, I guess they have roof top seating but we ate inside. I was expecting more chicken dishes but they have a nice variety of other options so we got to try a couple different options and both were very good. Service was fast and friendly, no issues with getting a table and the food was ready fast. Longmont is a nice small town and was pleasant to walk around downtown after the meal. read more

I had the burger it was very good. It was just not my kind of restaurant. Service was greater

Came here on a Friday night around 7:15pm. We managed to secure a table upstairs on the rooftop and it was great weather for it. The server was super friendly and immediately brought us waters for the table. Two of our party ordered the coq au vin and it was a hefty plate of food! They said they loved it and took leftovers to go. I had the pork tacos and they were perfectly juicy and flavorful. The tots are crispy and properly seasoned. Would recommend! read more

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We have had great experiences in all areas at the roost. Love the food,drinks rooftop area and service we've had multiple times!

Big place and very busy on a midweek night. Lively atmosphere. Extensive menu with a wide variety. Interesting cocktails and a huge selection of whiskies. Will be back. read more

The only The Roost doesn't seem to be able to do is mediocrity. Everything is phenomenal including food, service, and ambiance! I'll start with the ambiance: casual, modern, fun, gorgeous. There's indoor seating, outdoor seating, and rooftop seating. Our server was Steven and we loved him from the moment he greeted us. He's just kind and welcoming, knowledgeable and down to earth, really enthusiastic about the menu and about the area. The food, OMG the food! Other reviews said the bangin' cauliflower was bangin' so obviously we had to try it and it didn't miss. Flavorful and spicy with the perfect amount of crunch! I had their guacamole burger with the vegan patty and my husband had the short rib tacos. Both were sooooo good with generous portion sizes. They have an extensive mocktail menu and I had the delicious no-jito. We were stuffed but wanted to try the carrot cake. As someone who historically does not like carrot cake, I gotta say I was shocked to fall in love with this warm spiced layer cake served with a melt-in-your-mouth cream cheese icing and vanilla bean ice cream plus caramel drizzle and candied pecans for some extra razzle dazzle. This restaurant could not have provided a better dining experience. Everything about it exceeded expectations and you'd be crazy not to add it to your itinerary. read more

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Delicious food, great service, generous portions. The Roost is located in downtown historic Longmont in a rustic building with all the modern and classy elements such as large sliding windows that can open the dining room to outdoors, a lovely roof patio with umbrellas & tables and a cute bar area that reminds me of being at the beach. Excellent cocktails, and a wide variety of food choices. We had the beef short ribs which was very tender and came in a large portion without the bone, with mashed potatoes and veggies. We also had a salad that included some roasted squash as well as the cauliflower appetizers. It was a good balance of flavors and we were so full that we didn't have room for dessert. While we were at the restaurant, we sat on the rooftop but then it started raining. Our server was quick to move us downstairs into the dining room. Nice! read more

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I'm excited to rave about my new favorite spot in Longmont, Colorado! If you're nearby, make sure to visit The Roost. Their Bangin' Cauliflower appetizer is simply amazing--we loved it so much, we ended up ordering three more plates. You've got to try it! read more

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A Longmont gem! I don't know how I hadn't heard of this place before, but it was a lovely location for lunch with a friend. It was pretty busy for midday on a Sunday! The atmosphere is clean & fresh with a rustic feel, and the staff were all kind & welcoming. Our waiter was very attentive in refilling water and asking how we were, but not overly so. This is a dream for gluten free/celiac as they have a gluten free fryer and the waiter assured me they are very careful with cross contamination. There are plenty of clearly marked gluten free options in every menu category. This alone makes it a standout for me and I will definitely be back! My friend and I both ordered the burrito bowl, which was a great spin on a takeout item with a filling portion. We split the blood orange soufflé and oh my goodness, the chef knows how to do desserts! Overall a wonderful experience and delicious food. read more

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Cute spot with really good chipotle Mac and cheese for lunch for not an insane cost! We had a lovely late lunch today and great service. The space was super cute and we were also able to snag some parking behind the restaurant. Lovely experience. read more

We overall had a good experience at The Roost. Our waiter was incredibly friendly and helpful, the drinks were great, but my meal choice was just OK. I had the short rib sandwhich. They did not skimp out on the meat, but it needed more flavor. The short rib sandwhich is a messy meal, so be ready with napkins! The tater tots and chowder were pretty good. read more

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Got the "steak frites" and tuna sandwich. Tuna sandwich was killer. The "steak frites" was also pretty good, but it should definitely be called fries w beef and bacon or something. I've had a lot of steak frites, this was like 5 pieces of what I have to assume was pre cooked beef on fries with an equal amount of bacon bits as steak. Tastes great, but I would have happily paid 5-10 $ more for an actual steak frites if I had known or if it had been a menu option. Service was great and it's a cool restaurant! Would come back and order the fries w steak as a hangover meal for sure! read more

The Roost - "Steak Frites". Had to dig a bit to find the steak and asked for it medium rare but I think the steak is pre cut and pre cooked - Bars Near Me - Longmont, Colorado

I just had the burger for lunch. It was pretty good. The only small criticism that I have is that if you source great local beef, be more sparing with the seasonings to let the great beef flavor shine. The tatertots were good, too. read more

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We went here for my wife's birthday lunch and have nothing but positive reviews. The atmosphere of this restaurant is great and the staff is super friendly. The food was EPIC and I love that the place uses local vendors for their ingredients. The salmon and the bourbon blue burger were delicious and were paired nicely with a jalapeño margarita and an old fashioned respectively. The dessert options were great too. We had the German chocolate cheese cake and the brownie sundae. I highly recommend this place! read more

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Love, love, love what this place stands for! Locally (Longmont!) sorced meats, and supporting adoption! The food was delicious and well-prepared and the service impeccable. Atmosphere fun and funky, indoors and out. Pics will tell the story. read more

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We took our daughter and son in law to celebrate a birthday and it was perfect. We had a couple of appetizers (bangin cauliflower and shishito peppers) and everyone loved them. The dinners were excellent and even our SIL, who is not much of a foodie enjoyed it. Great date place or place to celebrate an event. Definitely recommend. read more

The branding and website attracted us to make a reservation here, but the experience was a total disconnect. ATMOSPHERE; The place looks cool from the outside, but NOTHING has been invested into the atmosphere of the dining room. It is worn out, uninspired, drab, and dreary! FOOD; We both ordered the Ahi Tuna torta. The bread was not heated, toasted, or grilled. My lunch companion said hers tasted old. My tuna was tough and unchewable. Our fries were the scraps and too small to pick up. Contradictory to the website, this is not a "farm to table" menu. They did adjust the check and thanked us for the feedback, but it was a disappointment after driving all the way from Denver for a celebratory lunch. read more

This place was just okay to us. We stopped in for lunch on a Monday, and the service was better than the food. The atmosphere of the place was really cute though so I was hoping for more. I had a pomegranate spritz cocktail, which was refreshing and light- 6/10. I had a Cuban and fries for my entree. The sandwich itself looked great, but left much to be desired- 4/10. It was just bland and lacked flavor. The tastiest thing on the plate was probably the house pickles. Fries were okay, maybe a little bit over for my taste, but seasoning was good. I would maybe give them a second try, based on location and atmosphere, but definitely will give it some time. read more

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We had a great time! The booth we were in felt private and though it was a busy Friday, we could all hear one another no problem! Our server was fantastic, she was funny and attentive yet had us put our menus at the end of table when we were ready to order so she didn't bug us too much. The food and drink recommendations she provided were spot on making our evening perfect. read more

Outside patio on top is great when the weather is nice. Banging cauliflower was very good. Beer tap selection was very nice. However, our meal entrées left a lot to be desired. The thai pork tacos were crazy sweet. No heat at all, just sugar. The steak Frites were below average as well. I ordered the steak medium, it came well done. Entire meal was very bland, including the sauce. Supposed to have candied bacon as well. I've had some great candy bacon at restaurants before, this isn't it. Overall, entrées were subpar. read more

I love their Bangin' cauliflower. The food there is really good. I like the rooftop in the summer. I highly recommend.

The Roost was somewhere we found online and only went because it was near where we were staying. It was a good choice! The staff was friendly and offered several recommendations. It was Whiskey Wednesday and my husband got one of his drinks for free so that was a bonus! The food came out fast. The shrimp fritters were delicious! read more

This is worst restaurant experience I have ever had. I made a reservation a week prior to the reservation. My kids were graduating from high school and we were celebrating birthdays. My parents are from out of town and don't hear well. I was told I would get the wine room. We had to wait and then we're seated in the bar which was very loud. There were plenty of open tables for the other party which made there reservation after we did. The hostess was rude and said the other reservation was for 3 more people and that's why they got the wine room. The waitress wouldn'tgive us another drink menu and was very rude about it. We had 9 adults. What a disappointment. The food was horrible and the atmosphere was loud and cold. If I could give zero stars I would. read more

AMAZING food AMAZING service AMAZING town AMAZING everything o would go here every day, you get a little bit of everything here. beautiful indoors and outdoors immediate 5 stars read more

Stop in to have brunch. Great food sorry O should have taken a picture. Had the breakfast bowl that had potatoes, vegetables and an egg and green chili on top. Great flavor but the best part was the home made marmalade that went on the toast. Two every taste bloody Mary's. Great way to start the Sunday. The Roost and NFL football. read more

After reading the reviews and scoping out the Happy Hour menu I knew The Roost was the place we needed to stop in at on our drive to Cheyenne from Denver. We got there around 5pm and seated right away at the bar. It was pretty quiet even with social distancing in place. Our bartender, Max, was exceptional. Friendly, knowledgeable, and made us some quality drinks. Cosmo for me and a Mexican mule for the hubby. Happy Hour drinks were $6-$7. What more can you ask for? Well the food here was pretty damn good too! We stuck to the Happy Hour menu and wasn't disappointed in the least. My husband made a face when I ordered the polenta bites but it quickly turned into a smile when he tasted them. Dusted in Parmesan over a smoked tomato purée then topped with goat cheese and finished with a drizzle of balsamic reduction these polenta bites were outstanding. All the flavors complimented each other without any one overpowering the other. The Mojo pork tostadas had three ingredients: pork shoulder, Asian slaw, and pico de gallo. Simple and fabulous! We finished Happy Hour with another round of drinks (Hobo for me and the agave margarita for my husband) and the warm carrot cake for dessert. The candied pecans on top added a nice touch to the already delicious carrot cake and ice cream. The Roost hit the trifecta for us: quality drinks, tasty food, and great service. Five stars for me and hopefully a return visit if my travels take me that way again. read more

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