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Roots Cafe

Roots Cafe

Coffee Shop$$$$
Greenwood Heights, Brooklyn
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8.9/10
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    Shaun F.
    "One of the best places in south slope."(3 Tips)
    Erin S.
    "The egg and cheese burrito (get it with all three!) is the best..."(3 Tips)
    Kyle L.
    "BBQ Bird Sandwich is delicious"(2 Tips)
    Timothy A.
    "Iced coconut americano is delicious and original."(2 Tips)
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  • David H.heart icon on user image
    David HeyburnJune 1, 2015
    Roots is AMAZING! You are treated like family, because to the owners of Roots, Amanda and Christian, you are! The coffee is great the food is tasty and the place just oozes good vibes!
  • Michelle C.heart icon on user image
    Michelle CApril 9, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    The iced salted caramel almond milk latte is the best iced coffee I've ever had. The loaded grits are okay although I personally prefer more salt and pepper. The grilled cheese on multigrain is good.
  • Zack S.heart icon on user image
    Zack SheppardDecember 17, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Favorite little neighborhood cafe - very friendly staff and a loaded breakfast burrito with coffee for under $10 is a great deal.
  • lillyheart icon on user image
    lillyJanuary 19, 2016
    Been here 25+ times
    Not the fastest place, but everything is tasty and everyone's so nice here it's crazy. Like a cozy living room for the community. Take your time. Eat a coffee and drink a sandwich. Chillllllllll.
  • Globetrottergirls D.heart icon on user image
    Globetrottergirls DaniApril 23, 2020
    Been here 5+ times
    Wonderful Independent coffeeshop.. probably the best prices in the entire neighborhood. The art on the walls is lovely, and the sofa invites to linger.
  • Akshay P.heart icon on user image
    Akshay PatilJuly 3, 2021
    Been here 25+ times
    🤫 There's a secret garden in the back with a table of toys for kids
  • Erin S.
    Erin ScottbergDecember 7, 2014
    The egg and cheese burrito (get it with all three!) is the best breakfast is south slope. And everyone's so friendly. A real neighborhood joint.
  • Timothy A.heart icon on user image
    Timothy AppnelJuly 6, 2017
    Been here 100+ times
    Coconut Iced Americano is tasty and so refreshing. Wide range of satisfying breakfast food and sandwiches are solid.
  • justmushheart icon on user image
    justmushMarch 21, 2017
    Been here 50+ times
    Vegan sandwiches! Get the tofu breakfast wrap 😍
  • The Corcoran Group
    Start your morning off with a cup of Stumptown Coffee or Samboya Tea, and a Vegan Scramble. Or come during the evening for live music, open mic night and PBRs.
  • Sabrinaheart icon on user image
    SabrinaNovember 8, 2017
    Been here 25+ times
    The iced coconut americano is genius! Choosing between the yogurt&granola, breakfast sammie and breakfast burrito is a weekly struggle.
  • Premshree P.
    Premshree PillaiMarch 25, 2012
    Interesting little cafe that does Stumptown. Get the peanut butter sandwich with bananas, honey and cinnamon on sourdough. Yum!
  • Louise S.heart icon on user image
    Louise StrackeSeptember 11, 2014
    I love this place. It's far enough away from the hubbub to really feel relaxed and homey. Great breakfast sandwiches and coffee.
  • Eric M.heart icon on user image
    Eric MargusityJanuary 6, 2016
    Been here 100+ times
    Come for the coffee, stay for the food and super friendly employees. You won't regret it!
  • Margot M.heart icon on user image
    Margot MazurAugust 8, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    Awesome little spot. The vegan tacos are great. Get there early enough and they have little vegan energy breakfast bars.
  • roo k.heart icon on user image
    roo kAugust 31, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Best coffee shop in Brooklyn! Amazing staff and owners, too! Yummy food and great coffee served with a smile.
  • Joshua L.
    Joshua LutzFebruary 26, 2011
    I've played here a bunch, did an art gallery here too, nice owner, great food and even better drink specials. A Must visit for BKers everywhere. Also a rare country experience in gentrified BK is ecle
  • Nikita E.
    The coziest cafe in a neighbor! The best place to start a day (from 6-30). ❤️
  • Jake S.heart icon on user image
    Jake SimmsMarch 29, 2015
    Been here 25+ times
    I come here way to much. Dark roast (house) is my morning wake up. Their bowls, burritos and sandwiches are all the jam.
  • Timothy A.heart icon on user image
    Timothy AppnelFebruary 3
    Been here 100+ times
    Iced coconut americano is delicious and original. Perfect caffeine jolt in the summer.
  • Chris R.heart icon on user image
    Chris RushingJuly 10, 2015
    Been here 25+ times
    Oh man. Best Chai Latte around. They brew and blend their own mix in house and it's amazing.
  • David H.heart icon on user image
    David HoltzMay 25, 2016
    Awesome decor, really friendly staff, beautiful garden in the back, good coffee. Come here!
  • Audra A.heart icon on user image
    Audra A.November 24, 2014
    Just the best spot for breakfast and coffee/tea. Everyone who works here rocks. Don't forget it's cash only!
  • simhskal
    simhskalSeptember 10, 2017
    Two things- Iced salted caramel latte and maple butter latte
  • Shaun F.heart icon on user image
    Shaun Farrugia🌹April 14, 2019
    Been here 10+ times
    One of the best places in south slope. The friendliest most genuine staff!
  • Joshua L.
    Joshua LutzNovember 5, 2011
    owner formaly managed Perch cafe on North 1st in BK. I love this place. Try the food! You'll be very surprised. Oh and did I mention FREE PBRs????????
  • Stan K.heart icon on user image
    Stan KillianNovember 8, 2019
    Been here 5+ times
    Great customer service and great pastries!
  • Tim C.
    Tim CoxFebruary 2, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Breakfast burrito with cheesy grits and a cup of coffee. Tip generously because their prices are so good and the people are so cool.
  • Peggy L.
    Peggy LiNovember 13, 2017
    Free wifi and outlets near tables make this an attractive working spot, but expect it to be crowded!
  • Heatherheart icon on user image
    HeatherFebruary 4, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Dirty chai is delicious and the staff is great! Cozy spot to relax and read.
  • Jacob H.
    Jacob HarrisJanuary 12, 2012
    You can find the Blue Sky Bakery's incredibly addictive banana bread here and they cut more generous portions of it than other places.
  • Ashley K.
    Ashley KnierimOctober 7, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Perfect place to sit all day and read. Just enough people, never annoyingly crowded and great coffee
  • Autumn R.heart icon on user image
    Autumn RayneJuly 23, 2018
    good late coffe and iced coffee worth a visit to try out
  • Patrickheart icon on user image
    PatrickSeptember 22, 2018
    Very friendly helpful staff. Quality coffee. Didn’t like my cappuccio though... maybe American milk tastes different...
  • simhskal
    simhskalSeptember 10, 2017
    Did I mentioned how amazing and friendly the owners of this coffee house are?
  • Danielle C.heart icon on user image
    Danielle CarrickFebruary 7, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Awesome neighborhood spot constantly filled with freelancers. Staff is friendly.
  • Joanna F.
    Joanna FlammJanuary 24, 2011
    Great casual place for lunch, a coffee, or doing some reading or writing. Chill atmosphere, vegan and vegetarian friendly.
  • Feliza C.heart icon on user image
    Feliza CasanoJune 21, 2015
    Get the grilled cheese with a slice of tomato - delicious!
  • Tim C.
    Tim CoxFebruary 18, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Egg and cheese burrito style with tomato avocado and clack bean spread with cheesy grits on the side.
  • Vivek B.heart icon on user image
    Vivek BhagwatJuly 10, 2016
    People are super nice here, and the pb+banana sandwich = 😍
  • Lisa L.heart icon on user image
    Lisa LFebruary 10, 2015
    Cash only, chill place to study, breakfast burritos all day
  • Kimberely C.
    Kimberely ChengJanuary 29, 2014
    Egg and cheese burrito with everything. Om nom nom. Cash only!
  • David H.heart icon on user image
    David HeyburnJune 1, 2015
    Check out their music and poetry reading nights!
  • Nicolas L.heart icon on user image
    Enjoy your afternoon with a Dirty Chai, back in the Patio, you will love it!
  • marcy s.
    marcy stoneApril 28, 2012
    First time here but cool little spot...will be back. Btw, they have a red velvet Twinkie!!
  • Vivian K.heart icon on user image
    Vivian KongSeptember 19, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Friendly people, great coffee, and grits!!!
  • Mark S.
    Mark SeeleyFebruary 13, 2011
    Stumptown coffee and vegan baked goods! It's the Central Perk of South Slope... That's a good thing
  • Crystalheart icon on user image
    CrystalJune 17, 2019
    Been here 25+ times
    Their grits are 👌🏻
  • Brian R.
    Brian RApril 6, 2013
    Cool coffee shop! Great Yerba Mate Latte! Yum!
  • simhskal
    simhskalSeptember 10, 2017
    V/GF Tacos. Ftw!
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