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| - The Root is just one of those one-of-a-kind coffee shops that develops a following and a sort of "culture" of its own.
They come for the fantastic eats, which will satisfy anyone although The Root is definitely a vegan/vegetarian restaurant. As a non-vegetarian, I still swoon for the many desserts in their case, especially the spice cupcakes and pumpkin whoopie pies. Their occasional raw food options are delish. And they serve the truly unusual in the realm of veggie options--root vegetable cheese-free pizzas, tempeh biscuits and gravy, BBQ raw vegan lettuce wraps, and more.
Also, the many coffee and tea drink offerings go above and beyond. Beyond Starbucks or even their locally owned competition, that is. This is one of very few coffee places I know of that knows the difference between wet and dry foam (on a cappuccino or similar drink, this means a heavier, creamier foamed milk or the light and airy foam most are used to), serves unusual tea lattes, and can modify herbal tea blends, since they have the loose leaves right there.
Obviously, this is going to attract an eclectic, indie, alternative crowd (whatever your preferred terminology is, you know what I mean). And if you're part of that, or peripheral to that, this is where you'll meet awesome people, attend open mic nights, and run into old friends that just happen to be meeting up here. It's a very lively atmosphere in that respects, and attracts young and old. Rarely do I care about the social dynamics of a place, but I've grown to realize how nice it is to go be among like-minded people in a vibrant setting. This is it.
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