the root café

the root café @ 1500 south main street

reuben w sweet potato fries & almond square

the root café. years in the making, the root café is now open at 15th & south main. the building is eco friendly ~ sporting rooftop greenery. the landscaping hosts edible plants. the outdoor eating space is covered to shield you from the elements and has several cute mismatched tables & chairs. inside, the café reveals a thoughtful and inviting decor. and, the food is super yummy. but, let me begin with my rant about SQUATTERS. ordering at the root is much like ordering at vinos or the flying fish ~ one stands in line, places an order and finds a seat. i am cool with this system. it’s the squatters that have me in a twist. so, let’s define a squatter: squatters are assholes that sit down and claim a table before any one in their party has ordered. this screws up the flow for everyone. if you are a squatter, you are a self centered asshole. got it? back to the root café: i chose the reuben ($7.95) with sweet potato fries ($1.75), ginger lemonade ($2.50) & an almond square ($?) for dessert. the reuben came with a small spring mix salad with homemade dressing and blackberries! delicious! the sammie was toasted, not greasy, and super yum with house made thousand island dressing. the ginger lemonade was refreshing and not too sweet. the almond square was akin to a lemon square but better! the root sources local ingredients from familiar faces that sell at the argenta farmers market each saturday. breads & buns come from across the street at boulevard bread. the root café is open 7-2:30 and 8-3:30 on saturday. so, stop by for a latté in the morning. and if you see a squatter - give ‘em the evil eye.

the root café

1500 south main

501 414 0423