Roots Cafe & Giftique
705 Columbia Turnpike, Troy, NY
Crema's Take
“Nestled in East Greenbush, this charming café strikes that rare balance between cozy neighborhood gem and practical gathering spot, where you're equally welcomed to linger with your laptop or celebrate a birthday over thoughtfully prepared food. The owner and staff genuinely shine here, bringing warmth and knowledge to a menu that celebrates both traditional comfort (their French Onion soup is seriously great) and inclusive options like vegan and dairy-free dishes that don't feel like afterthoughts. It's the kind of place where "adorable" and "wonderland" aren't hyperbole—regulars keep coming back because the food, the people, and the whole atmosphere just feel special.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
Roots Café and Giftique is the nicest little spot in East Greenbush. For years it was the Country Trunk and I never got a chance to go. I was meeting my cousin for her birthday and we decided to try Roots. Well, not only was the food great but the service was wonderful also.…
Had lunch here a couple times and finally leaving a review! Highly recommend to anyone who needs to find a place that is vegan or dairy free! Staff is very informative of their menu items and what is in them and very accommodating on dietary needs especially for allergies. I had…
What a charming place to stop for a meal - menu is pretty big, and I was tempted by a lot of dishes, but it was a soup kind of day. I had the French Onion soup and it was delicious. Seriously geat. My friend had the homehame chicken noodle soup. She said it was delightful. I had…
The words charming, adorable, and quaint all fit this café. I was out and about in East Greenbush and googled what was near by and i decided to take a chance. I was not prepared for this wonderland of a place. The decor was so out of box and yet it fit perfectly. Two thumbs up…
Very cute cafe! Owner was super nice and personable. Waitresses have great personalities! Food was great and tasty. Try the Skiiers Delight. Enjoyed our breakfast so much that we returned for lunch after our bike ride on the nearby Electric Trail!
I found this place through Local Flavor and the voucher that is offered, and since my friend and I were biking on the Albany-Hudson Electric Trail, we decided to stop and check it out. To say we were pleasantly surprised by how nice this place is would be an understatement! They…
Crema Reviews
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