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| - Not gonna lie to you, I basically live here. If my friends and I are bored, we usually end up at the Root. The ambiance is ideal and we fit in very well. I frequently run into more friends there because it is such an ideal hangout spot. Some other friends even work here.
The atmosphere is so great. There's usually music droning above you at a comfortable volume high above you. The place is decorated to be a shabby chic. The tables look like they came straight out of a forest. The biggest wall is decorated with local artists' works that you can purchase. There's usually plenty of table space, but sometimes so many people are here (it's gaining popularity with a variety of crowds) that table space is hard to come by. However, if worse comes to worst, look for people who are willing to share their table with you. Maybe you can score the awkward table by the bathrooms.
The coffee is fantastic. The coffee is very well liked in the area. I frequently get a black and tan and it's very easy to drink. Their black coffee is fantastic, too. The Root has a lot of presence in the community and frequently donates coffee to local events. It's plenty strong and best of all, organic. There's plenty of vegetarian or vegan dishes available to complement your hot beverage. The pastries are so good, I nearly married them. If I ever get a meal at the Root, I like to split one of their pizzas with someone. It's amazing what comes out of that kitchen.
The staff is very friendly and very knowledgeable about the menu and the providers of the food. The owner of the cafe is characteristic of Lakewood and the cafe as heavily ingrained itself into the community. I love it here, and I can't complain about anything. It's exactly the kind of place I like to spend a lot of time at.
Do go during their events such as Open Mic Night, and do go during the lunch rush to see the Root in full swing, but it's really great to go during their off hours. You can get yourself the table of your choice and the atmosphere is at its calmest. Always a great time!
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