The Root Café
Café, Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant, and Burger Joint$$$$
Little Rock
"The banh mi is awesome, but the vegan breakfast hash is awesome."(14 Tips)
"Deviled egg sandwich is awesome!"(3 Tips)
"Curry chicken salad sandwich is my new favorite sandwich."(2 Tips)
"Great vegan bánh mi"(2 Tips)
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Try everything! It's all fresh and local. Super friendly staff and great service. Not a lot of seating so get there early if you want to sit inside.
Bianca AJuly 21, 2017House salad with tofu 👌🏽 (Hint: they'll let you replace the feta with tofu for a vegan option!) Love the mason jar waters and cloth napkins!
Beautiful garden-like. ❤️ their spicy banh mi. I ❤️ they serve natural 🍷 which is VERY difficult to find in LR. 1 of few places w hours to incl Sun nights. Something here for all. Super customer svc.
Angela PenmanNovember 5, 2019The omelet was so good! It came with a salad-- I thought that was a weird breakfast pairing, but it was actually great! Sausage had a unique flavor & tasted fresh & delicious! Loved this place! ❤️
LadyJupiter.comJune 26, 2017The Root Benny is delicious! I like bringing guests here for breakfast, it's home cooked goodness, and we don't have to cook or clean. Pet friendly patio is a plus.
Ed SoonMarch 27, 2014The banh mi is interesting but I would rather get a classic Vietnamese banh mi for $3. The hamburger, however, might be one of the best I've ever had. Tender meat, fresh bun, and great flavor balance.
TammyFebruary 15, 2015Breakfast sausage - great flavor and texture. Pancakes- delicious with crispy edges. Hot apple cider is a fav-tad expensive but endless refills. Atmosphere-cozy. Staff- awesome.- TammyAugust 24, 2017Love the expansion with more room! Get the Dante's Inferno Burger, love the combo of spicy and sweet! Spicy chocolate brownie is rich and delish!
Maureen SoulesOctober 11, 2015The fried okra was perfect, as was the butternut squash soup with creme fraiche. The line was really long, but it was worth it!
Aaron WilliamsApril 30, 2013What a perfect place to get an amazing breakfast away off the tourist map...locally grown fresh ingredients and a nice outdoor seating area, free parking.
Love this place, but I literally waited 1 hour for a grilled cheese sandwich. Avoid weekends at lunch. Get the fried okra if it's on the specials list- so good.
A little scant on the indoor seating, but the owners have made The Root Café an example of sustainability. The food is organic, local, and the restaurant is built green and found in an emerging area.
Brandi BruceOctober 11, 2020Enjoyed the fresh take on food, their mimosas and the courtyard was adorable
Olivia` PApril 14, 2016Literally everthing is great. They get their meat daily from local farms and their order number cards are designed after various farms that supply to them.- The banh mi is awesome, but the vegan breakfast hash is awesome. Also, everyone who works here is awesome.
Today, in addition to sweet potato fries, there were eggplant fries on the menu...if you ever have such luck, get them!
Best food in LR. Deviled egg sandwich, peach pancakes, baked goods...all of it. Fresh, local and great-tasting food. Relaxing atmosphere as well.
Allison HenrySeptember 16, 2017Breakfast: eggs bánh mí. Sub the crostini for a buttermilk biscuit with muscadine wine jelly if you can.
John KellerDecember 28, 2013The Eggs Bahn Mi were amazing & spiced great. The biscuits & gravy are legit. Great little joint in SOMA
The Portabella Vegan was delish!!!! Love the atmosphere....very eclectic !!!
Katie ReschJuly 2, 2022Everything is amazing, but the pimento cheeseburger was perfect. Don't miss it.
Jason PossJuly 21, 2014There's almost always a long line to get in and a long wait to get food. The wait is worth it, don't give up!
David PittsAugust 22, 2014Get the eggs banh mi. Get it. It's the weirdest thing on the menu and it's amazing. It's also pretty spicy so bear that in mind.
The dipping sauce for sweet potato fries is wonderfully smoky and flavorful! Try it.
Valerie HowardNovember 3, 2013Not only is the food/service fast, fresh, & friendly, but the community art and news there inspires my creativity.
SanslenomJuly 9, 2016While it is vegan and vegetarian focussed, the hamburgers are better than Cotham's...juicy with a homegrown tomato.
Heather NabersMarch 14, 2013Get some fries to go with your meal. They're the best fries I have ever had!
Get there before 11 to ensure that you get place to sit and avoid all the rush!
The vegan banh mi. Probably the best vegan meal in town.
- When having the Bahnmi Sandwich try it on a bratwurst bun for a softer bite.
Sweet potato fries....for days!!! I wish they served them at brunch.
Aristotle InteractiveJuly 15, 2011A great place to have lunch. Locally grown produce, meat, eggs, etc. Amazing!- Heather NabersMarch 14, 2013The spicy bahn mi is delicious, but they go a little heavy on the sauce.
Try anything and everything you'll soon be a regular of the root.
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- Tue
- 7:00 AM–2:30 PM
- Wed–Fri
- 7:00 AM–2:30 PM
- 5:00 PM–9:00 PM
- Sat
- 8:00 AM–3:30 PM
- 5:00 PM–9:00 PM
- Sun
- 9:00 AM–2:00 PM
(501) 414-0423
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Yes
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Free
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Yes
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