Root City
917 Cathedral St, Baltimore, MD
Crema's Take
“Root City is a beautifully restored downtown Baltimore gem that goes beyond coffee—it's a vibrant community hub across three floors where you can sip expertly pulled espresso drinks downstairs, then head up to explore their fresh, potent kava sourced directly from Vanuatu on the upper levels. The whole experience is wrapped in genuine warmth from owners Nick and Megan, who've created a uniquely easygoing space filled with analog and video games where both the drinks and the people feel thoughtfully crafted. It's the kind of place where friendly service and an inviting atmosphere make you want to linger long after your cup is empty.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused.
Google Reviews
Fun and friendly Kava bar. Beautifully crafted affordable drinks. Great atmosphere with tons of fun free analog and video games. Fast and friendly service. Easygoing and kind patrons. Perfect place to hang with a friend, meet new people, or spend time by yourself…
Nick and Megan did a spectacular job renovating this building, and building a community gathering place in downtown Baltimore. Their kava is fresh and strong, and it all comes from Vanuatu. The bar area comfortably seats 8 people, plus 13 more at the high tops near the bar.…
What a gem! Stunning building, friendly and knowledgeable team, and tasty kava. My friends and I were too late for the cafe, but the 2nd floor kava bar/lounge and 3rd floor kava bar and game room was plentiful. This team shared the ethical practices of harvesting the kava root,…
I visited this newly opened lounge and it was impressive 🥳 the atmosphere is relaxing, fun, cozy, and warm. Staff made sure the customers were satisfied with their experience. Staff was receptive to feedback. The only reason I gave a 3 for the food was due to the lack of vegan…
I had the chance to visit the newly opened coffee house in Mount Vernon and was actually the second customer through the door. So far, I’m really impressed. I only grabbed a cup of coffee, but I explored all the floors—and the decor and unique concepts on each level definitely…
Crema Reviews
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