The Root Cellar Cafe & Catering
750 M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Carrboro, NC
Crema's Take
“Nestled in Carrboro, The Root Cellar has earned its reputation as a decade-long favorite for everyone from students to business folks, with a genuinely chill atmosphere that makes lingering over coffee feel effortless. Beyond solid coffee and a thoughtful menu spanning from exceptional cinnamon rolls to creative plant-based options, this spot excels at being genuinely accommodating—whether you're customizing a sandwich or bringing the whole family for a leisurely breakfast. The generous parking and laptop-friendly vibe make it an easy choice when you need a reliable place to settle in for a few hours.”
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. Parking available.
Google Reviews
If you want a delicious, gigantic $14.00 Breakfast Burrito, I highly recommend The Root Cellar in Chapel Hill. The Cinnamon Rolls are great too. We felt totally comfortable playing Backgammon. No one gave us an uncomfortable stare or seemed to mind at all. It’s is big place…
I would not recommend what I had: the breakfast burrito. I had assumed that the tater tots would be on the plate next to the burrito, but they were packed into it! It was awful. There were very few black beans in it. You could count them on one hand. My husband had the…
This has been my go to place for 10+ years for meeting with friends, university folks, business colleagues, and more. Plus, we've taken our kids here dozens of times. The ambience is chill, and it's super easy to have any kind of conversation without your neighboring table…
Ordered a Bahn Mi and requested it to be in a wrap rather than on ciabatta- they were able to substitute the wrap but for some reason did not toss the tofu in any sauce, which made the wrap incredibly dry and flavorless (It did have the sriracha cilantro mayo, but that was…
I ate breakfast here every day during a visit: *Outstanding* food + price + service + ambience Also, great plant-based options. And tons of parking right in front of the restaurant. I was in Chapel Hill for a conference. The Root Cellar happened to be very close to where I was…
Good coffee, solid food, options, and an absolutely lovely cinnamon roll! Cinnamon roll is one of the top five I’ve ever had, and that’s with a glazed icing instead of cream cheese, which says a lot. I’ll be honest, every time I come to root cellar, I like it a little bit more…
Crema Reviews
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