Wow... party of 8 and we were all trying each other's plates and everything was delicious! Personal favorite was the fried green tomatoes and could have left happy with just that starter! Crispy fries were yummy too. Loved the shrimp and grits, the burgers were very flavorful and also tried the shrimp & scallop burger for a new twist and it was pretty good too. We all said it was amazing and we'd be back next time we are over that way. read more

I've never had a bad meal here... not even mediocre! The maple salad was perfect with the addition of tofu. Get it.

Our family loves the root. The food is always so fresh My favorite there is the Maple Salad with grilled chicken read more

The Root - New American Near Me - Elon, North Carolina

Great local, homemade food with healthy options. College vibe with lots of locals. I loved the salad and soup.

If you have a taste for a vegan or vegetarian diet .... This is the place for you! Root has a load of options. Food was great healthy and fresh . As a vegan this place was 10 out of 10 Service was amazing! read more

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We have been here a few times and the food is always excellent. We have come here with and without our kids. They have great kids options and great portions. The staff is always extremely friendly and it is a wonderful atmosphere. Worth a bit of a drive to Elon to come try this local place. read more

Met up with some friends for dinner and had a great meal! My wife and I hadn't been to The Root since moving out of the area and we've missed it! It's always been one of our favorite spots in the Elon/Burlington area. Service was great, food was superb and the fellowship was even better. Everyone enjoyed their food and we'll be back more often! If you are looking for good, healthy and hearty food this is your place! read more

The Root - Shrimp and Scallops burger! - New American Near Me - Elon, North Carolina

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I went to lunch at this restaurant with two coworkers. The atmosphere is perfect for any type of lunch. They have outside seating as well. We arrived around 11:45am and were immediately seated. Our waitress, Amy, came shortly after being seated. She was a very bubbly waitress. I wanted a Caesar salad but wasn't sure if I wanted shrimp or salmon. So I asked Amy and she suggested the blackened salmon. This salad was perfect! And I mean in every way. The lettuce was just right. Absolutely no water was in the bottom of the bowl. The croutons were just the right size and amount. Not too hard and not too soft. The Parmesan was evenly distributed in the bowl. My two favorite things about this salad were the salmon and the dressing. The salmon was flaky, flavorful, and was the perfect size to ensure I had salmon with each bite of salad. Now the dressing! I could bottle that up and purchase! Let me say this, I usually swap Caesar dressing and ask for ranch. Caesar usually tastes a little salty and kinda tart to me. But since I was talking and forgot to ask, I sucked it up and kept it. And my gosh! I'm glad I did. It was not salty or tart. It was creamy and delicious! It seemed as if they figured how to evenly mix the flavors to make it just right. One last thing, I always and I mean always have to ask for extra dressing. Not this time, that cup was the perfect amount for the salad. Full transparency, I really wanted to lick the cup and my bowl when I finished but figured my coworkers would be embarrassed. When we got ready to leave, the line was out the door so I'm glad we walked in when we did. Anyway, I will be back to get another salad and hopefully I get seated in Amy's section because she was really nice and a great waitress! read more

The Root - Caesar salad with Blackened Salmon - New American Near Me - Elon, North Carolina

Met a friend here for dinner and had a great experience. The hostess and our server were very friendly. My friend has some dietary restrictions and this place is perfect for her. Our server was very understanding of her requests. Everything arrived to the table just as requested, very much appreciated! We enjoyed dinner in a booth. The food was delicious and I also enjoyed a cocktail. read more

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I love The Root. The menu has plenty of fresh healthy items and a few staples for those who are burger fanatics. The food is well prepared and tasty. Service is always great. And, the vibe is college town and professional workers during the day. It's just a good experience all around. read more

Literally had the worst grilled cheese of my life and my gf streak was chewy and inedible. The grill cheese tasted slimy Even the fries were bad read more

I have been pleased to eat here many times . Every time the service has been great and the food delicious. There are both booths and tables. The noise level can get loud due to the number of guests. My favorite item is the Brussels sprouts! The best I have ever had anywhere! I often got their burger and sometimes the club sandwich. It was always hard to decide! I also fondly remember the grilled salmon! There is often a wait at this popular place but it is worth the wait for the good food. read more

Dine in | Dinner | $10-20 Some how ended up in Elon, No last night and my date found this spot. Such a great choice. I loved the atmosphere. All of the staff we encountered were friendly and attentive. Food was great and cooked exactly how I request (Well-done lol). Food: 5| Service: 5 | Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Root Burger Parking space: Somewhat difficult to find parking Parking options: Free street parking Parking: Skilled parallel parking is needed read more

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Great staff and great grill cheese sandwiches. Tomato soup was also really good I would definitely go back

First time here. Very nice establishment and amazing staff. The brisket Sammy was great. I recommend this place to everyone.

We go to The Root with friends about once a week - we love it. The staff is super friendly and the food is consistently great. Good wine selection and the bowls are terrific, but my fav is the Chick"un" sammy made with chickpeas - OMG! Love it! read more

Two ate for $41.50 before tip. Still fabulous! The Truffle fries are an absolute must! The Brussels are excellent - service great - tea perfect - trendy and clean and nice. read more

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The Root is an inviting, unpretentious neighborhood restaurant located near Elon's campus. It seems like the perfect place for students to meet up with friends, have a causal date night, or to take the parents when they visit campus. Although my husband and I are well past our college years, we felt just as at home in this establishment. Service was friendly and efficient. The menu has a little something for everyone, with a variety of sandwiches, salads, and a few entrees. I opted for the grilled salmon with sweet potato fries and garlic green beans. My husband ordered the grilled chicken sandwich and fries. Both of us were really happy with our meals; each item was cooked perfectly and well seasoned. We will happily return to The Root and hopefully bring along some friends or family members so they can experience this little gem of a restaurant too! read more

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Im a guy... and this place just feel like the place where the ladies go together for lunch... and thats not saying anything negative.... just if your planning a gals lunch out.... this should be high on your list. The day I went with my family, I had the Fried Chicken with honey sandwich. It was so big, so much so I deconstructed it and ate its parts. Very tasty. The thing that surprised me was the Sweet Potato fries with a sauce on them. It was just dang good.... I mean, really really good. It meet our expectations on a Saturdary afternoon. Just be prepared, it has not parking of its own... its all street parking. Not a real issue, just be aware. As far as "gals places" go, I liked it... and would go again. read more

The staff was very accommodating and friendly very nice. The food was exceptional. Great flavors. Well cooked will definitely be back next time I come through. read more

Alright this diner is out in the country of North Carolina. Don't let that fool you! The Root Burger was phenomenal. I am a sucker for the sautéed mushrooms but the tasty truffle aioli sauce is what brought it home for me! The shaved Parmesan was a great compliment. You can tell these are fresh ingredients. The meat patty was thick and juicy! The sweet potato fries were so good and with being in MC I had to try the grit cakes and they are so tasty. Basically it's grits deep fried on the outside. Really good side dish. I would drive out of my way to eat here. Great find! read more

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Tasty food. All went well. Been 6 months or so. Pricy yes but excellent food service friendly staff.

Ran across this gym while doing a tour of Elon with my daughter. I chose this because it had great vegetarian options. The staff was super friendly and helpful. We started with the fried green tomatoes appetizer and the presentation and flavor was AMAZING! Then We had the in house made veggie burger patty and it was so good! Great texture! I had the Brussels and my daughter had the mac and cheese. We will definitely be back! read more

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The Root is a little place right in the outskirts of Elon University. I'm sure it can get busy during key times (ie move in, parents weekend), but when we went on an early Friday afternoon, we had no problem getting a table. The menu was right up my alley with creative salads, sandwiches, burgers, and a few mains. We all really enjoyed our food. I loved that there were so many salads to choose from. I chose the Maple Salad which was heaven in a bowl: romaine, spinach, pecans, sweet potatoes,bleu cheese, fried useless sprouts, and a maple vinaigrette. Yes, lots of ingredients but not one flavor was overwhelming and it all worked. I topped the salad off with a shrimp/scallop cake. I detected no chunks of shrimp or scallop, but the cake was so creamy on the inside and hot and crispy on the outside! Both 18 year old and Husband loved their meals as well, an Elon Club (a burger in a sandwich with lettuce, tomato, mayo, and, cheese) and the Mozz Burger (with fresh Mozzerella, basil ailoli, & tomatoes). Loved the little college town joint! All of the ingredients were fresh cooked to perfection. Our food came quickly and our server was pleasant. If there was a Root near me, I would be dining there often. read more

they are a tad full of themselves here. the pear prosecco with rosemary was good and the truffle aioli delicious the chick pea salad was bland. they all acted like the never saw a baby in the establishment before and we got rushed out and dirty looks when the breast milk got pulled out. i am guessing this is more of business lunch place and less of a ladies day out spot. i got sick about an hour after eating. the seating and entry is tight so not really a great aesthetic read more

I wish I could give a more personal recommendation but they don't have anything GF, that being said: the amount of items my coworker bring in... I have consistently drooled at the aroma and decadence of their products!! I'm very jealous! read more

Best salads, best fries, best servers. It can get crowded during Elon University peak event times, but it's truly an institution here. read more

Had dinner here while in town- what a great meal! The staff is friendly and welcoming! The menu has some traditional items as well as a few eclectic options. We opted for a variety- had the bbq bacon cheeseburger, the grilled chicken sandwich as well as the fried radishes- which were very different than I have seen before- they were good but the fried Brussel sprouts were to die for! The food was great! Everything was tasty and we loved our meal- I would definitely recommend this place to anyone! I will go back when I'm in town again for sure! read more

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I've heard/seen rave reviews by several folks. Unfortunately, I cannot concur. They're a little overpriced for the amount of food you get. The wait, 30 minutes on a Friday night, wasn't terrible. However, I should have gone with my first instinct and left. The waitresses were decent. Three of them made sure our order was taken. Once the food was brought to the table, none of the waitress came to ask if we were okay or to ask how our food was or if we needed anything. The atmosphere isn't extremely inviting, pretty dark and bland. Sadly, the food was less than mediocre and served on the most unappealing plates. read more

A unique experience of fresh food with a simple twist. Always fresh. Sprouts and Burgers are excellent. read more

By Far the most ridiculous serving size for the price I've ever seen. This is smaller than a kids meal at any other restaurant you go too. Complete ripoff and unacceptable. read more

The Root - Fish stick Sandwich and 14 French fries - New American Near Me - Elon, North Carolina

The food is excellent. The staff are very polite and friendly. I do not usually write reviews. They were so nice, I had to write one. Thank you. read more

I liked it a lot! Service was great, perfect amount of food. I ordered the hamburger that was on special with the grit cakes. Some reviews said it was pricey but I didn't find it to be at all. I'll be back with friends. read more

I love the variety of the menu. Great side choices as well. They have a good selection of seasonal items. It seems like a busy restaurant near the campus of Elon University. I also love that they have several vegetarian and vegan dishes. I would definitely visit again! read more

The Root - Quinoa black bean burger. Looks dry but it was tasty! - New American Near Me - Elon, North Carolina

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Stoped by for lunch while I was in town working. I was recommended the goat cheese blend burger and the cheese grit cakes by the one of the staff members. I enjoyed the burger the patty had great flavor. Goat cheese is not my first choice for a burger but it went well with this one. Next time I think I'll stick with the sweet potato fries. For desert I went with the peanut butter chocolate ganache cheesecake which didn't disappoint. read more

The Root - Goat cheese blend burger - New American Near Me - Elon, North Carolina

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The food was amazing and fresh (the quinoa black bean patty was amazing!). The service was fast and the refills kept coming. The ambiance was casual. This was a great place bc o would definitely stop in again! read more

Sat us down the the worst seat in the house when they're were multiple booths open. No straws with beverages, burnt my girlfriend's burger and the table next to us when asked for medium rare. Food was mid tier but service was good. read more

Service is good but the food is only okay. They brag on the Mac & cheese but it was very bland for us. When have been twice and probably wouldn't go back. The burgers do look good but haven't tried them. read more

Awesome service and food here, it's just one of those places you need to savor the food and talk about. Not forgettable

Vegan is not vegan!! EVERYTHING is fried together, veggies, French fries, meat, chicken and shellfish. Yuck Keep the veggies and chips separate from animals or they aren't vegan. The edamame dip dish is served with chips that are fried with everything yet the menu indicates it is vegan. It is not. Service is incredibly slow, even at odd hours Problem with someone delivering my food who didn't take my order is that they don't know they are delivering the wrong thing. read more