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| - I've been to The Root Cafe twice. The first time was a few years ago when I played a show there and more recently was this past weekend, when I actually ate there. When I was there the first time, they served beer. Not sure if they do now. I didn't see a beer menu, but I was there in the afternoon. Surely the afternoon isn't too early for a drink on a hot Saturday? Anyway, to the actual review.
The Root Cafe is a nice little cafe/coffee shop in Lakewood. It's got a cozy and quiet atmosphere inside and seems to be a popular hangout for hipsters. If you didn't know, it's a vegetarian establishment. I was invited there, and I did not know that it was vegetarian. And I am not vegetarian. But whatever, no big deal.
I ordered a bbq mushroom fake-burger, only to find out later by an employee that they had made a mistake and they just ran out of mushroom patties. So, I asked for the cheese pizza, which was a bit more expensive, and they put the order in and told me not to worry about the price difference. I thought that was very nice of them. In fact, the whole staff was very friendly, from the cashiers to the gentlemen who would walk by our table and fill our water and asked if we needed anything else. They were very attentive without being overbearing.
My pizza came out the same time my friend's mushroom burger came out (he was in front of me in line and got the last one). My cheese pizza was quite good and it was a big portion. I didn't even finish all of it. Their pizza was kind of similar to the pizza at Pickwick & Frolic's (in Cleveland), which I adore. I didn't try the mushroom burger, but my friend said it was good. I suppose he may have lied, but I don't know.
I got a Rwanda coffee, which I enjoyed. Wasn't burnt or over-roasted. Nice bold, earthy flavor to it. Wasn't great, but it was good.
Overall, I think The Root Cafe is a nice hangout to relax and grab some lunch. I don't know that I'll be going back any time soon, seeing as though that not many things on their vegetarian menu were appealing to me, but what I had was good and I really liked the atmosphere and staff. Their pastries look fantastic, but I didn't have the pleasure of trying one. I definitely recommend The Root Cafe.
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