The Root Cafe

First time visiting Arkansas and Little Rock — here for the LR Marathon (Half) this weekend. Stopped by The Root Cafe. Easy parking with both a lot and ample street spots. Ordered the Spicy Banh Mi: fried organic tofu, carrot-daikon pickle, cilantro, jalapeños, hoisin, sriracha, and house garlic mayo on a Boulevard baguette. I subbed vegan mayo, so it was vegetarian (possibly vegan). Overall, it was good and fairly healthy. The veggies were fresh, the carrot-daikon pickle stood out, and I appreciated the mixed greens on the side. That said, the sandwich — and especially the greens — were a bit salty / high in sodium. Still, solid flavors and good ingredients. I’d come back. Visited February 27, 2026.

It was pretty busy when I went, so there was no parking sadly. However, I had an easy time ordering and the staff was very helpful since it was my first time there. I got the sweet potato fries, and the curry chicken salad sandwich. The fries were different, they tasted like they had cinnamon on them but the sauce they gave me tangy, which honestly was a tasty combination. The sandwich was different from anything I’ve ever had, but it was pretty good. All in all, the food quality is probably what puts this restaurant on top! You can definitely tell that the quality of the food is good, and I will be going back to try more items on their menu.

I'm so grateful for the incredibly helpful staff and manager! They went above and beyond to provide me with a list of dog-friendly places to explore. It was so thoughtful of them to hand me printed recommendations. I truly appreciate their effort in making my visit so enjoyable. It's wonderful to find places that welcome our furry friends! #DogFriendlyAdventures #CustomerServiceExcellence 🐾

Thought I posted my review...I guess it didn't save! The meal was delicious! My husband had the double cheeseburger with fries. I had the Spicy Banh Mi. You could smell the freshness of each ingredient. My favorite of all is the spring salad with their house garlic vinaigrette.

After many years of happily eating at The Root Cafe for breakfast and lunch, I finally made it over for dinner. Unsurprisingly the food was delicious! Can't believe it took me this long to try it out. We got the "Hot Chicken", Deviled Eggs, Cornbread, and "Not the Chicken and Dumplings I'm Used to". All on point. If you want to not only support a local business, but also Arkansas farmers and ranchers, then give The Root a try.