The Root Cafe

Great atmosphere, positive and knowledgeable staff . First time coming here , will definitely come back again .

The Root Cafe is a staple in Lakewood and is a good place to go for healthy and vegetarian food. I have been several times and really enjoy their sandwiches. I recently tried one of their pizzas, the Hoffman's bicycle one which was good but a tad too sweet for me with the tang dressing. The cafe is always pretty busy around the lunch hours, but people come and go so the wait for a table isn't too long. The service is fast as well. My one complaint is that the prices are very high for what you get. I feel that if you are paying $14 for a sandwich, it should at least come with a side. That being said, for me The Root Cafe is an every once in awhile treat for me if I want some good-tasting and healthy food.

I love this place, they have really good options to choose from and I've taken my picky bf and mom here and they enjoyed themselves. Everyone's really nice and the vibes just gives me small town cafe, like everyone's really nice, games, none of the furniture really matches lol it's very cute. The only thing that's kind of off is how long it takes for food but that's how I know it's being made fresh and it usually always is. Also it can get really busy in the morning so I just go after lunch. But I definitely recommend if you're starting your vegan journey or just is mindful about what your putting in your body.

The Ambiance could improve. I have been a long time patron of Roots Cafe. 2weeks ago on a Saturday I walked in and saw with my own eyes a specie that was taking orders in a face made up in 'war' paint. I am an empath and very sensitive to energy. It made me literally sick and angry, I had to leave and ask my friend to help me to my car. I still see this image in my consciousness it's knee jerking. What happened to image-order in America?

My go to is the Adam's Breakfast Sandwich on gluten free with a side of the potatoes! Amazing

My second choice vegetarian restaurant in the Lakewood area of Cleveland turned out pretty good (the first one was packed). I found a welcoming menu of real food kind of items. The place was well attended by a young, hip crowd but I didn't have any trouble finding a seat.My matcha was offered with honey but fine unsweetened, and my vegan burrito offered no shortage of flavors, bursting with salsa, kale, sweet potatoes, and more. The check was higher than I would have thought, and included some high tip options (up to 70%!) for a place with counter ordering service. I didn't like them quite that much, but it was good quality food.

Root is a really cool community coffee shop/diner. Food is organic, and vegan and GF baked goods uses Root's own flour blend. The room is L shaped with tables and counters. Duck and Rabbit coffee in bags is for sale, as well as other cool gift items. The menu includes salads, sandwiches, pizza, calzones, and breakfast items. Coffee comes in all varieties. I had from the dessert menu a 12 oz cup of Mayan mocha with a shake of cayenne that allowed a hot swallow. Delicious. There are also teas. Bring in your own cup! Order online!

Had an awesome brunch here today! They have a great lunch menu but they serve breakfast all day which I totally love. They have several breakfast sandwich options...it was hard to choose which one. I went for the Adam's egg sandwich and swapped out the bread for a vegan biscuit (for a $1 upcharge). It was delicious and didn't make me feel like garbage after I ate the whole thing, which is always a great bonus. My friend got the damn good egg sandwich and agreed it was aptly named...especially with that garlic sauce. I ordered a cafe au lait with their house made nut milk and house made cardamom syrup and it was *chef's kiss*. I will be back for sure!

I visited the Root Cafe with a friend for lunch. We chose the Root Cafe for their convenient location and good vegan options. The cafe offers counter service and they deliver your order to your table. There is a decent amount of seating although not as much as before COVID. It is a fun atmosphere and gives you very grass roots vibe. You bus your own tables, but everything is very easy and accessible. I love that they avoid disposable items and it seems all food is made to order. I have been to Root Cafe many times and it doesn't disappoint. The cafe itself isi very community oriented as evidenced by the community fridge. The food is great. You have an abundance of coffee and tea options in addition to breakfast, lunch and dinner. The staff have always been friendly and helpful. The Root Cafe great asset to the city of Lakewood.

Food is good, service is adequate, staff is friendly. Value proposition is horrible though. Got a tiny sandwich, no sides or anything else, a coffee drink, and a cookie. It was almost $30 with a 20% tip. I saw nothing to justify this pricing. This was a $12-15 meal at best. The food cost on my food consumed, was $2.25-3.00 and that's being incredibly liberal.