Wonderfully made miel. Smooth, perfect blend of flavors. Very helpful, friendly service. Delicious raspberry lemon scone. The lemon zest in the icing was a perfect add. Love the vibe of this place!! read more

The Root Note - Raspberry lemon scone - Music Venues Near Me - La Crosse, Wisconsin

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If you're a vegan or vegetarian or just trying to limit your meat intake, this place is a great option in a town that seems to really love their meat. We both got the veggie crêpe of the day, which was tomato, feta and zucchini, and totally delicious. I had herb potatoes on the side. DH got a cappuccino, which looked amazing. It was all hot and ready within I want to say 10 minutes. Super cute space with a little stage where they have performances. Definitely will be back when we're in town! read more

The Staycation coffee (pistachio and orange) was very good, as was the Elderflower espresso tonic. The flavor on the pesto grilled cheese was good -- a little greasy and presentation was lacking; a little lettuce or balsamic would have made it seem better than a quickie home-lunch. The flavor list was promising and true, but for $11, you just want a grilled cheese that says and looks like a "wow." Would stop again for the drinks. Maybe we need to find better items in the menu. We'll be back, I think. read more

The Root Note - Staycation and Elderflower tonic - Music Venues Near Me - La Crosse, Wisconsin

Cute little cafe with great coffee and delicious food. Had the cranberry crepe (seasonal crepe option) with a latte. The latte was great with a beautiful design included. Tends to get busy, and seating can be hard to come by. You do have to order at the front and they call your number to come get your food from the kitchen window. Only other criticism, is that it needs better signage out front. It is hard to find if you are from out of town. Overall though, cute coffee shop with good vibes. read more

The Root Note - Latte and view of the bar - Music Venues Near Me - La Crosse, Wisconsin

Great coffee shop. Wonderful selections and the Owner is very personable and knowledgeable

Everything was so good and well worth the price. The atmosphere was friendly and relaxing. I would recommend to anyone! read more

The Root Note - The pesto asparagus crepe, seasonal coffee, and a lemon raspberry scone. - Music Venues Near Me - La Crosse, Wisconsin

I've lived in La Crosse for years and have always heard people talk about Root Note. It was one of those places perpetually on my "I need to try that" list. Well, I finally went... and I was sorely disappointed. The ambiance was quaint but rundown. What might have once felt charmingly eclectic now just felt poorly maintained. Not exactly the vibe you want when you're about to eat. I tried to order the zucchini and tomato crepe but they said they were "out of the filling". So, I ordered the BLT and a glass of iced tea. Simple enough, right? The iced tea alone took 20 minutes to arrive, and I had to ask for it since the man that I placed the order with seemed to have forgotten about it. Sadly, this set the tone for the rest of the experience The BLT was underwhelming, to put it kindly. It came with three slices of tomato and only two pieces of bacon. Calling it a "BLT" felt generous... it was more like a tomato sandwich with a small side of bacon. The "aoli" on the BLT appeared to be an attempt at homemade, but there was some kind of filler in it that gave it a strange, earthy taste that was off-putting. The sourdough was not toasted as advertised/listed on the menu. Overall, the meal was unappealing and lackluster, to say the least. For a spot that carries so much local hype, the execution just didn't match the reputation. I wanted to love it, I really did, but I left wondering what all the fuss was about. I doubt I will be back. read more

It was all great! The barista was so friendly and made great espresso drinks. We also bought strawberry rhubarb muffin and the savory cheese and green onion scone - phenomenal. Would go back any time we are in La Crosse read more

A cool spot to grab coffee in the downtown La Crosse area. Sincr it's downtown, you will need to find street parking. Atmosphere was really chill, the dining area was spacious and gave me an industrial, hipster vibe. Since it was cold out, I ordered a hot peach blossom white tea. Excellent tea, very fragrant, low astrigency. I would have loved to order some food, but apparently since it was a Monday they had a limited food menu due to low staffing (this was not listed on their website by the way so keep that in mind), so I just enjoyed my tea. Prices were comparable to other coffee shops and large chain coffee shops. Service was casual but friendly. read more

The Root Note - Peach Blossom White Tea - Music Venues Near Me - La Crosse, Wisconsin

A place with many personalities, this spot blurs the line between coffee shop, restaurant, and bar. Plenty of seating to spread out and work during the day or stop by for trivia with your friends at night. Food is worth stopping in. Just order a bit extra and some items are a bit on the smaller side. The winter beat salad is fresh and delightful. The grilled cheese is layered between beautifully baked and soft bread. And I enjoyed the berry jam bar for dessert - they all looked amazing and it was hard to choose. read more

The Root Note - Winter Beet Salad - Music Venues Near Me - La Crosse, Wisconsin

Delicious! Order at the counter pickup at the window. The Root Note is a modern cafe with delicious food options. The interior is brightly lit and although the ceilings are very high up it's not too noisy to chat with a friend. read more

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The friends we were staying with brought us here for breakfast, and it did not disappoint. The breakfast biscuit sandwiches were delicious, definitely one of the best I've ever had. And the strawberry rhubarb scone? Incredible. So buttery and sweet, but not overdone. Coffee was also great. The owner was working, and he was so kind and knowledgeable! As he mentioned, the craft coffee world is small and knew about our favorite coffee shop in our town (across the country from Root Note). I wish I could teleport myself here for another breakfast sandwich. I WILL come back if in La Crosse. read more

Went with a group of 5 and we were all very impressed by both the food and drinks. I was grateful for the vegetarian/vegan section of the menu. My brother kept saying how amazing the biscuit sandwich was. Service was friendly and quite fast considering how busy they were because of a parade that morning. read more

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The root note was the perfect place to stop for a little lunch and coffee. I was blown away by how tasty and cool their ube tea latte was and was equally impressed by the biscuit sandwhich. I upgraded the sandwhich to included mushrooms and onions and I'm so glad I did because the mushrooms were so tasty and complimented the sandwhich so well! The restaurant itself is huge, food came out very quick, and the service was excellent! I will definitely be stopping in again soon to try some more of their inventive coffee drinks. read more

The Root Note - Ube tea latte - Music Venues Near Me - La Crosse, Wisconsin

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The Root Note has a beautiful design and atmosphere as well as great food, drinks, and staff!

First, the food was excellent. Crepes were spot on. The spritzer were not quite what we were expecting but we had never tried them before. I tried one of the pour over coffees- it took a while as it should. Almost every item is made in house with farm to table ingredients, even their pour over coffee blends. The people were extremely friendly and helpful. There is a stage set up for open - mic and music night which we did not attend, so the ambiance is very stereotypical of an urban coffee house. Would visit again for the food but will probably pass on the spritzers. read more

The Root Note checks all the boxes! Pleasant staff, welcoming atmosphere, good menu selection, and amazing coffee! I am just visiting from out of town, but, if I lived here, this would become my regular coffee spot! They have creative and delicious lattes, hand selected, pour overs, and absolutely amazing scones made daily. I've spent most of my working life in the in the food and coffee industry. Trust me and check them out now! read more

We LOVE Root Note! They always have the best, unique drinks. P.S. Thank you for always making drinks for us tea drinkers! I just had the seasonal drink with matcha, sesame, and white chocolate and it was great. They make so much in-house, which I love and they don't make their drinks too sweet like so many places do. The Definition is my husband's favorite, that homemade citrus and spice syrup...*chef's kiss* Their food is actually really good too. My husband always gets whatever their special crepe is. I like their chili and their harvest bowl. We've had the cocktails once and they were unique and really good, though I recall there were one or two we didn't love. Service is always great here. read more

Great service, food, and especially great coffee! If you've got kiddos, hunt for the dinosaurs in the plants!

I'm town and trying to find a dog friendly place. Yelp says open, but we are finding a lot of pages aren't UTD with their info. Called the number= disconnected. Searched google= says closed. Reviews were great. Hope they reopen. read more

The Root Note - Shows to be closed. Yelp number is disconnected. - Music Venues Near Me - La Crosse, Wisconsin

In La Crosse for work this week and went to The Root Note twice. They have a very nice vegan menu with 9 choices. I had the vegan garden crepe, the vegan chili, and the vegan mushroom sandwich. All three were beyond delicious. In addition, great staff and atmosphere. Looking forward to the next time I am in town. read more

The Root Note is more than just a coffee shop- it's a hub for the community. The beverage and food menu emphasize creative and carefully sourced ingredients that elevate every bite and sip. The warm and welcoming atmosphere of the Root makes everyone who walks in feel at home. It's a great spot to catch up with friends, work on your laptop, or get inspired by the local artists handing on the wall or performing in the stage. Can't say enough good things about the Root read more

The Root Note - Plant window - Music Venues Near Me - La Crosse, Wisconsin

Best coffee in La Crosse. Great attention to detail. And the space is AMAZING. Shout out to the owner, Jared, who remembered us when we came in the next day after our initial visit. They really know they're stuff--coffee sourcing, drink creation, etc. And the food! Sso good!!!! read more

5-star coffee for sure!! Had an Americano and my date had a mocha breve. Atmosphere is hipster. Took a while to get out to-go order, but was nice to look at the food menu while waiting. Haven't had food yet, but will be back! read more

Great coffee shop, and I don't even drink coffee. The chai latte is excellent. Add a biscuit or crepe for an even better visit. The space is large, the service is always friendly. The food menu is short and changes often. Order at the front counter - drinks come from the same counter, food comes out the kitchen window in back. read more

Matcha tea and coffee are wonderful-a much needed improvement from the LaCrosse Convention Center's coffee! Escape the convention and get a good buzz! read more

My fiancee and myself are spending a weekend away and wanted a nice light and unique lunch. The menu options were diverse and all looked delicious! I went with the BLT and the black bean and veggie chili while she went with the classic crepe. Staff was very helpful and pleasant. read more

The Root Note - a sandwich and a bowl of soup - Music Venues Near Me - La Crosse, Wisconsin

Fantastic Ethiopian pour over and friendly service. If you're a coffee snob you must stop here.

We stopped for a late breakfast, tenish. It's a casual environment, self serve and table clearing. Food is very good and the staff friendly. We both liked the place and will come back when in town again. read more

Love this roomy, comfortable coffee shop which also happens to offer beer. My hubby and I had read Yelp reviews and we're excited to try their crepes. We each ordered one Berries and Cream crepe with coffee. So. incredible. It was the ultimate perfect light breakfast. We were both blown away! La Crosse folks: Get your butts downtown and experience this breakfast GEM for yourself!! read more

The Root Note - Berries and Cream Crepe - Music Venues Near Me - La Crosse, Wisconsin

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Followed the Yelp reviews to this place. Not disappointed. Good slow food. Not the best place if you want breakfast in a hurry. The cremini mushroom crepes were delicious and the egg sandwich had a very generous portion of ham in it. I could have done without the Hibi Spritz - it was very perfumey for my taste. read more

The Root Note - Cremini crepe- very good! - Music Venues Near Me - La Crosse, Wisconsin

First time here... ordered a coffee and the biscuit sandwich, with ham, egg, greens and roasted peppers. This sandwich was delicious and far from ordinary! Get it loaded... you'll be glad you did! read more

The Root Note - The Biscuit Sandwich! - Music Venues Near Me - La Crosse, Wisconsin

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The Root Notes coffee is the best coffee I've ever had out of all the coffee shops I've been to. The staff are friendly and funny and the vibe is perfect for sipping a cup of coffee that will blow your mind! Try the definition latte! My fiancé and I will be back every time we are downtown! read more

The Root Note - The definition latte - Music Venues Near Me - La Crosse, Wisconsin

Outstanding little place!!! We came for a light breakfast and The Root Note has the right stuff!! The crepe was sweet with the combination of whipped creams. The BLT with an egg was delicious!! The coffee was good as well. Great settling and decor. Would bang again!! read more

Wonderful....for many years actually. Friendly staff, good, good food snd great coffee -- who could ask for more?

This is one of the coolest coffee shops in the area. The set up of the shop and the atmosphere is perfect for meeting up with friends, studying or enjoying downtown La Crosse. If you don't like amazing crepes, coffee and kombucha avoid this place. The savory crepes are SO SO good. I'm sure the sweet ones are just as wonderful but we couldn't get past the combination of savory ingredients to order one! Worth checking out for coffee and food! Seriously make sure you get at least one crepe! read more

The Root Note - Music Venues Near Me - La Crosse, Wisconsin

The food was fresh and flavorful. The kitchen is not fast, but food is prepared properly. I arrived at noon and they were at capacity so that is a consideration. Nice beer selection. read more

Loved this place. Stopped in after a long travel morning and had an excellent oat milk cappuccino. The husband had a chocolate chip cookie that was to die for. I ordered a farro, kale, butternut squash salad with an egg and balsamic glaze I believe and it was so fresh and flavorful. Definitely what I needed while traveling. It was a big place with lots of seating. Definitely an artsy crowd which was cool to see. I will definitely come back here. read more

Currently closed until further notice, assuming due to Covid. Came pretty far out of my way to check them out, so definitely would have appreciated updated info on here. Hope they can open again when things have passed. read more

Cute coffee shop. Went on Saturday morning and was pretty busy. Mimosa was decent. Coffee was also good. Had a cocktail there (wish I could remember the name) but was super good. Would totally go back. read more

The Root Note - Mimosa and Carmel Latte - Music Venues Near Me - La Crosse, Wisconsin