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En Roots Cafe, Brooklyn, te damos la bienvenida a un ambiente relajado donde disfrutar de un delicioso desayuno, sándwiches caseros y un café excepcional. Somos más que un café: somos un punto de encuentro con música en vivo que alimenta el alma. ¡Ven a descubrir tu nuevo rincón...

Roots Cafe

Coffee shop, breakfast, american · Brooklyn

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www.rootsbrooklyn.com

About Roots Cafe

En Roots Cafe, Brooklyn, te damos la bienvenida a un ambiente relajado donde disfrutar de un delicioso desayuno, sándwiches caseros y un café excepcional. Somos más que un café: somos un punto de encuentro con música en vivo que alimenta el alma. ¡Ven a descubrir tu nuevo rincón favorito!

What Customers Say About Roots Cafe

Roots Cafe is a cozy Brooklyn gem known for its friendly staff, delicious coffee, and community-focused atmosphere. Customers rave about the local art, vegan options, and positive vibes. A few found some vegan dishes bland.

Popular Dishes

salted caramel latte (3) vegan breakfast burrito (3) cheddar biscuit conveyor sandwich Raspberry hibiscus iced tea blueberry muffin apple cheddar scone cheddar chive egg sandwich

Best For

Solo Dining Locals Quick Bite Brunch Casual

Tip: Arrive early to snag a cheddar chive egg sandwich, as they sell out quickly.

Features

📶 WiFi 🌳 Outdoor 🚗 Delivery 🌅 Breakfast 🍽️ Lunch 🥗 Vegetarian 🌱 Vegan Coffee
🎯 Casual 🛋️ Cozy Trendy 👨‍👩‍👧 Family

What to see nearby

Grand Prospect Hall
Heritage
A 164m

Grand Prospect Hall

edificio

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Purple Playground
A 183m

Purple Playground

parque

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Slope Park
A 286m

Slope Park

parque

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Detective Joseph Mayrose Park
A 401m

Detective Joseph Mayrose Park

parque

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Butterfly Gardens (Brooklyn)
A 504m

Butterfly Gardens (Brooklyn)

parque

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Triangle Three Sixteen
A 567m

Triangle Three Sixteen

parque

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Explore the area around Roots Cafe

Roots Cafe is located in Brooklyn, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

Historical Heritage

  • Grand Prospect Hall (A 164m) — Brooklyn, New York, NRHP-listed Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
  • Park Slope Jewish Center (A 843m) — Conservative synagogue in Park Slope, Brooklyn Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos

Religious Buildings

  • All Nations Baptist Church (A 628m) — koryo-saram church in Brooklyn, United States

Parks & Gardens

  • Purple Playground (A 183m) — park in Brooklyn, NYC, USA
  • Slope Park (A 286m) — park in the United States of America
  • Detective Joseph Mayrose Park (A 401m) — park in Kings County, New York, United States of America
  • Butterfly Gardens (Brooklyn) (A 504m) — park in Brooklyn, NYC
  • Triangle Three Sixteen (A 567m) — triangle park in Brooklyn, NYC
  • Ennis Park (A 907m) — park in the United States of America
  • Under The Tracks Playground (A 982m) — park in Kings County, New York, United States of America

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Frequently asked questions about Roots Cafe

Roots Cafe is located at 639 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215, Brooklyn.
Near Roots Cafe you can find points of interest such as Grand Prospect Hall, Purple Playground, Slope Park, Detective Joseph Mayrose Park.
Roots Cafe offers coffee_shop;breakfast;american cuisine.
Roots Cafe has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
Roots Cafe offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway, delivery.
The most recommended dishes at Roots Cafe based on customer reviews are: salted caramel latte, vegan breakfast burrito, cheddar biscuit, conveyor sandwich, Raspberry hibiscus iced tea.
Roots Cafe is ideal for solo dining, locals, quick bites, brunch, casual dining.
Roots Cafe is a cozy Brooklyn gem known for its friendly staff, delicious coffee, and community-focused atmosphere. Customers rave about the local art, vegan options, and positive vibes. A few found some vegan dishes bland.
Arrive early to snag a cheddar chive egg sandwich, as they sell out quickly.
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Roots Cafe Brooklyn Reviews

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Shawn Bruce

I stop in here when I get film developed around the corner. Everyone I've spoken to has been great. The food and coffees have been great, too. You can tell it's a community hub. Neat place.

Mary Katherine
Mary Katherine

Great vegan breakfast burrito options. Creative local art everywhere. Cozy respite from the NYC winter morning with charming staff.

Nick Olinger
Nick Olinger

I became a regular over the past few months. The single origin drip they have is great. The apple cheddar scone is something I didn’t know I needed in my life. Most of all, I love the sense of community this little coffee shop creates and the rotating art that’s hung up on the walls. It reminds me of something I would find in Asheville, NC.

Laura Harrison
Laura Harrison

Super good vibes, and yummy coffee. They do free waffles and coffee on Christmas. It’s such a lovely place, run by kind folks.

Tania Samoshkina
Tania Samoshkina

Finally I got lucky and caught a free spot in Roots! Nice place with friendly staffs. Coffee and pastries are great. Love that they are launching exhibitions of local artists and different musical/poetry events.

Mikki Lowe
Mikki Lowe

The food was an absolutely amazing experience! The chef’s recommendation was top-notch. I had the pleasure of enjoying the garlic butter shrimp served with white rice and broccoli — it was the best I’ve ever had. The specialty-made rum punch had just the right amount of rum and complemented the meal perfectly. What truly stood out was the chef’s passion and care in explaining each dish and beverage. It was an unforgettable dining experience from start to finish!

Isabella Bellissimo
Isabella Bellissimo

Genuinely the best caramel latte in Brooklyn!! Really cozy atmosphere, gorgeous art from local artists, and every barista is an absolute angel 😇 Cannot recommend enough. If you arrive early enough definitely give the cheddar chive egg sandwich a go, they always sell out quick. Such a nice place to get some writing done.

Christina Cooley
Christina Cooley

First time in today & I love it. I had the salted caramel latte and it was so delicious ! The best I've had in a very long time. They have such cute & unique jewelry too , what a find. The Barista was actually welcoming & friendly, which is unfortunately rare in the neighborhood and I've lived here for over 40 years. The place is so warm and cute, and they have a cute little kid section where they can play - so thoughtful for mommies . Highly recommended, I'll come back & try the food next time

Ephraim Lasar
Ephraim Lasar

Such a positive force in our neighborhood. Great food, great coffee. Friendly staff. Unique, local art. Children’s nook looks modest, but they pack a ton in there. Always at least one kid ignoring their parents pleas that it’s time to go!

Alyssa Labrie
Alyssa Labrie

I absolutely love Roots. The food, the drinks, the servers, the ambiance, the way they foster community. This place is a neighborhood staple.

Paul Nocera
Paul Nocera

What a great find for the city nomads. A variety of dairy and non dairy coffee or options, delicious morning baked goods, as well as lunchtime burritos, of the vegan variety included. Compact space is made homey and a welcoming staff at the ready.

Claire Cramer
Claire Cramer

These photos are from the summer, but I'm here right now in the cold and it's very cozy. Love their vegan breakfast burrito...have gone out of my way to come to this neighborhood to get it. Prices are reasonable, service is kind, and I love the space. Seats often fill up. Love their ethics too—there's currently a food donation box, and they hosted free Thanksgiving dinner last Thanksgiving.

Lucy Sun
Lucy Sun

The people here are so genuinely kind and awesome. The place is (ugh I hate to even use this word but it is the only way to describe it) vibrationally such a positive and safe space. It is everything you’d expect when you think “quaint Brooklyn low key coffee shop hang out”. It is a gem. The food is amazing; the coffee is strong; the service is fast. Thank you for making this place exist.

Stefan Trotman
Stefan Trotman

Perfect music, damn perfect coffee, an ideal setting for a quick bite and chat, or just to wind down. I don't visit often because I'm out in Long Island now but between the Americano and the blueberry muffin, it's worth the occasional trip.

Katy Conrad
Katy Conrad

What an adorable little cafe, giving back to the community during this time with a free food panty and serving delicious Raspberry hibiscus iced tea, YUM! I am told the sandwiches are delicious and there was a small line of folks excited to get some. Owner was friendly and gave me tips on making espresso at home, Ha! Appreciate it!

Yorell Marrero
Yorell Marrero

Very nice place and crew, the food is good we order the cheddar biscuit and the conveyor sandwich both of them were good. The cheddar biscuit over the conveyor sandwich (it was just missing to be a little bit toasted) I bet if you ask they would do it. Cozy but comfortable vegan variety and not vegan if you not into it.

Lisa Storey
Lisa Storey

We found this place on our last day in New York. I wish we'd found it sooner because it was such a nice place, the staff in particular were so lovely. This was my first cheese grits experience and I loved it! Cheesy poridge... How can you not love it! Loved all the artwork of old world America on the walls.

Ronald Benson
Ronald Benson

We wanted to grab breakfast on the 1st day of the new year before heading out for the day and quick Google search I stumbled upon this Brooklyn gem. The food and service did not disappoint. Upon entry there is a unique artsy vibe that any New Yorker or lover of art would appreciate. Discovered that the art was done by the owner. Now let’s talk about the food, the food was absolutely superb. The burritos were diverse in flavors and plentiful. We could tell that the creator took their time to curate each dish.

Joseph Jones
Joseph Jones

Recommended here by a friend and I can't say it wasn't a solid recommendation. Salted caramel Latte is delicious and strong in flavor even the drip coffee is flavorful drank it black needed no cream or sugar and the breakfast burrito and Sammie breakfast sandwich were both delicious and satisfying. The only gripe I have is the interior had a strange unshowered hippy smell and a little bit of a try hard hipster vibe to it but I did appreciate the family vibe there with what looked like owners or employees children's drawings on the wall and a overall relaxed attitude is refreshing definitely felt like a little Venice Beach coffee shop thrown into Brooklyn.

Erica Tiye
Erica Tiye

Nice place, the ppl were friendly… but my drink didn’t taste good. I would try again and order something different to see if it’s just that drink.

Manny Vids
Manny Vids

I recently visited Roots Café on 5th Ave 18th Street and unfortunately had a pretty disappointing experience with their vegan options. I tried the vegan burrito called “Jamie’s,”(maybe spelled differently) and the tofu scramble in it was just plain gritty and lacked any real flavor. Even the salsa on the side tasted bland. To add to that, the vanilla oat milk cappuccino I ordered had a strange, almost alcoholic like off taste to it, like something was not quite right with the milk or the coffee. On the plus side, the café itself is cozy and the staff were really warm and welcoming. Overall, I’d say if you’re vegan and looking for great flavors, this might not be the spot. Two stars for the nice ambiance and friendly people, but the food and drink were a letdown.

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639 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215

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Highlights

Highly Rated
4.7/5 stars
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Many Reviews
399 reviews
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Budget Friendly
Price level
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coffee_shop;breakfast;american
Cuisine type

Services

🥞 Breakfast
🥐 Brunch
🍽️ Lunch
Coffee
🍰 Desserts
🥗 Vegetarian Options
🌱 Vegan Options
🥡 Takeout
🚚 Delivery
🍴 Dine-in

Dining Options

🍽️ Dine In
🥡 Takeout
🚚 Delivery

Restaurant Info

Status
Verified by owner
🕐 Hours Today
7:30AM-4PM
Rating
4.7/5
💬 Reviews
399
💰 Price Level
$
⏱️ Typical Visit
People typically spend 25 min to 3 hr here
📞 Phone
+1 929-301-5535
🌐 Website
www.rootsbrooklyn.com
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Amenities

📶 Free WiFi
🌿 Outdoor Seating
🚻 Restroom
💳 Credit Cards
📱 Mobile Payments
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The Neighborhood

Grand Prospect Hall Heritage

Brooklyn, New York, NRHP-listed

A 164m
Purple Playground

park in Brooklyn, NYC, USA

A 183m
Slope Park

park in the United States of America

A 286m
Detective Joseph Mayrose Park

park in Kings County, New York, United States of America

A 401m
Butterfly Gardens (Brooklyn)

park in Brooklyn, NYC

A 504m
Triangle Three Sixteen

triangle park in Brooklyn, NYC

A 567m
All Nations Baptist Church

koryo-saram church in Brooklyn, United States

A 628m
Park Slope Jewish Center Heritage

Conservative synagogue in Park Slope, Brooklyn

A 843m
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