Rootbound - Saint Charles

Rootbound is more than just a café; it’s an entire experience filled with great people and friendly staff. I was truly impressed by their vegan menu, which offe... read more Rootbound is more than just a café; it’s an entire experience filled with great people and friendly staff. I was truly impressed by their vegan menu, which offers a wide range of delicious options. The Southwest Quinoa Bowl and the grilled cheese sandwich are absolutely delectable. They also organize open mic music nights and other community events. Plus, their juice blends are fantastic!

I've always enjoyed this restaurant, but my recent experience was so strange and disappointing that I doubt I will order from them again. My smoothie was overlo... read more I've always enjoyed this restaurant, but my recent experience was so strange and disappointing that I doubt I will order from them again. My smoothie was overloaded with CBD—so much so that it was the only flavor I noticed, and it left a burning sensation in my mouth and throat. My driver informed me that they had prepared the wrong size, so they had to redo the order. Instead of just making another 8 oz smoothie, they put it in a random glass jar. I just can't understand it. This place is so inconsistent that it hardly seems worth the trouble. All I really wanted was one of their waffles, but unfortunately, they were out of that. It's honestly the only item that is reliably good.

As a plant based eater, I 've tried to make myself love this place on more than one occasion. I 've been disappointed almost every single time. While the wait t... read more As a plant based eater, I 've tried to make myself love this place on more than one occasion. I 've been disappointed almost every single time. While the wait times aren 't ideal, I would be able to tolerate that for high quality food. Unfortunately, Rootbound does not meet that criteria. Three times I 've ordered a waffle and every single time the waffles were both burnt on the outside and undercooked on the inside with next to no flavor. I 've had to go back to ask for a full serving of their overpriced kombucha when the pour was embarrassingly low. Their juices are fine. If you 're going there for a juice, okay.. In addition to the waffles, their other main dishes left a lot to be desired. I think this place is more of an idea that was poorly executed than an environment worth visiting. High costs, bad food, long wait times.

I got the black bean burger and it was delicious and fresh. Best GF bread I've ever tastedI LOVED the cold brew coffee such a great flavor even without sweetene... read more I got the black bean burger and it was delicious and fresh. Best GF bread I've ever tastedI LOVED the cold brew coffee such a great flavor even without sweetener!

The absolute best vegan experience! read more The absolute best vegan experience!