The cheese burger is huge and was excellent. Ordered the grill cheese with tomato, no tomato. The server never returned to our table to ask how the food was or if we needed refills on drinks. Finally had to go to the counter to get drink refills. Disappointing!
L G.
We found The Roots on Yelp. Read the comments and decided to try. There were people lined up waiting outside we thought ok that's a good sign. Went inside we were seated immediately at a high top table. Walking to our table we noticed no table had their food, it was 10:30am on a Sunday. Bad sign. I didn't smell food cooking. Bad sign. My Hubz ordered sweet tea. I took a swig IT WAS SOUR and overly sweetened. Bad sign. It was time to order. I asked the server "how's your corn beef hash prepared?" She said "oh it's from a can"...we pleasantly apologized for leaving, payed for the tea, thanked our server and left a nice tip, with NO hesitation. My "good" isn't everyone else's "good" but my refined palate will not be insulted by being served canned hash. FYI 20 mins had passed, no one had food on the table as we were leaving. We walked across the street To Crush.
Ashley Neff
Good food, but super slow! Server was great as she kept coming over to check on us, but 45 minutes for breakfast is a bit much. Would give it a try again when we have eaten a bit before going. Benedict was good, but eggs were over poached. The hollandaise was not split, though so loved that. Beware: charges extra for buttery grits for some reason.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Eggs Benedict
Vicki S.
This was our first time at this small, cozy downtown Melbourne restaurant )only 9 tables!). The menu items are interesting and a bit different for the area. For example, they've got a breakfast poutine described as a pile of potatoes with gravy, cheese curds, bacon & eggs! If we return, we'll consider this one! We ordered the cream cheese scramble with bacon, bell peppers, onions & cream cheese with homemade biscuits, and the Bacon Cheese burger with chips. First time I've had chai coffee and the vanilla chai was delicious! Service was EXTREMELY slow but considering that only 2 tables were open when we arrived it was understandable however by the time our order was taken there were only 3 tables left (our table made 4) and all had already been served. The room is a bit noisy when full but it is a small room and the noise was tolerable. They have outside tables on the sidewalk for those that desire to sit in the Florida sunshine. It was a beautiful day and we considered it but chose the AC LOL! The BrightLine train passes near by and we could see it in the reflection of the glass! That train is FAST and loud!!! The burger was ginormous!!! And delicious! The grits were butter and the cream cheese egg scramble to die for! The biscuit was pretty epic too. Despite the delays, this place was totally worth it and we will return.
Greg F.
We went for Sunday breakfast. Walked in and immediately got a table. Lucky because the couple a minute behind us waited about 20 minutes for a table. The server didn't come over to us for about 15 minutes after getting our drinks. Took our order and didn't come back. I had to actively flag another server to get a coffee refill as both servers kept walking past my empty cup to refill other tables. After 40 minutes waiting we got our breakfast. My over easy eggs were hard, cooked with no butter/oil and flavorless. The country fried steak was overcooked to just hard fried crispy on the outside and tough thin piece of meat inside. The potatoes were whole new potatoes with skins and no seasoning. My wife's poutine was cold and flavorless. I tried talking to the server but she just walked away. The place was packed and long wait. Don't know why based on our experience.
Michael Moore
The food was great the staff was amazing, only complaint I have is the food takes a really long time to get to the table, but it is all made fresh to order so I don't mind a wait for that. But be advised it is going to take time so don't plan on coming in for a quick bite.
Jaimi M
Great little dining spot. Service was excellent , food was yummy and atmosphere was charming!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dane Rieksts
Very nice breakfast place. Haven't had lunch there yet. Food was delicious and the service was even better. Nice ambiance as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Julie Guenther
We arrived in Melbourne a week ago and have had the opportunity to go to Roots a few times. Breakfast, Lunch and Breakfast again. The food is amazing. Go hungry because they deliver a large portion of whatever you ordered. The breakfast scrambles are really good as are the traditional egg selections. For lunch we had the Pick 2 and the mahi sandwich… both were delicious and again the portions are big. Jen was our server all 3 times we were there and she is amazing. We will definitely stop in here again before we leave town (we visit Melbourne for about 2-1/2 week every February). Stop in here for breakfast, brunch or lunch and you won’t be disappointed. Ask for Jen, she’s exceptional.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matthew Brock
Great atmosphere, even better food and service. A must try when in Melbourne Fl!
We just had an amazing lunch experience at The Roots. We came in with a group of 18 people. They had another large group leaving as we got there and they turned the tables and served us well. The wait staff were so accommodating. Patty melt with onion rings was delicious. Others in our party got the Swiss mushroom and the Morning After burgers. The BLT and Cuban were satisfying. All was enjoyed. It literally felt like we were welcomed into a home kitchen and served with love. We'll definitely be back for breakfast next time!
JR Hooks
A top flight all around dining experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggs Benedict
Brandon Faye
Amazing place. We ordered the breakfast poutine, biscuits and gravy, and kids French toast. All 3 were outstanding, great flavor. Everyone was friendly and the food came out quick. Great atmosphere and so happy we found this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Judy Headley
Excellent food 1st time there will definitely go back!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggs Benedict, Waffles
Barbara Wilder
Highly recommend! Great atmosphere, friendly staff, parking out back of restaurant which is awesome. Excellent food and big
The cheese burger is huge and was excellent. Ordered the grill cheese with tomato, no tomato. The server never returned to our table to ask how the food was or if we needed refills on drinks. Finally had to go to the counter to get drink refills. Disappointing!
We found The Roots on Yelp. Read the comments and decided to try. There were people lined up waiting outside we thought ok that's a good sign. Went inside we were seated immediately at a high top table. Walking to our table we noticed no table had their food, it was 10:30am on a Sunday. Bad sign. I didn't smell food cooking. Bad sign. My Hubz ordered sweet tea. I took a swig IT WAS SOUR and overly sweetened. Bad sign. It was time to order. I asked the server "how's your corn beef hash prepared?" She said "oh it's from a can"...we pleasantly apologized for leaving, payed for the tea, thanked our server and left a nice tip, with NO hesitation. My "good" isn't everyone else's "good" but my refined palate will not be insulted by being served canned hash. FYI 20 mins had passed, no one had food on the table as we were leaving. We walked across the street To Crush.
Good food, but super slow! Server was great as she kept coming over to check on us, but 45 minutes for breakfast is a bit much. Would give it a try again when we have eaten a bit before going. Benedict was good, but eggs were over poached. The hollandaise was not split, though so loved that. Beware: charges extra for buttery grits for some reason.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Eggs Benedict
This was our first time at this small, cozy downtown Melbourne restaurant )only 9 tables!). The menu items are interesting and a bit different for the area. For example, they've got a breakfast poutine described as a pile of potatoes with gravy, cheese curds, bacon & eggs! If we return, we'll consider this one! We ordered the cream cheese scramble with bacon, bell peppers, onions & cream cheese with homemade biscuits, and the Bacon Cheese burger with chips. First time I've had chai coffee and the vanilla chai was delicious! Service was EXTREMELY slow but considering that only 2 tables were open when we arrived it was understandable however by the time our order was taken there were only 3 tables left (our table made 4) and all had already been served. The room is a bit noisy when full but it is a small room and the noise was tolerable. They have outside tables on the sidewalk for those that desire to sit in the Florida sunshine. It was a beautiful day and we considered it but chose the AC LOL! The BrightLine train passes near by and we could see it in the reflection of the glass! That train is FAST and loud!!! The burger was ginormous!!! And delicious! The grits were butter and the cream cheese egg scramble to die for! The biscuit was pretty epic too. Despite the delays, this place was totally worth it and we will return.
We went for Sunday breakfast. Walked in and immediately got a table. Lucky because the couple a minute behind us waited about 20 minutes for a table. The server didn't come over to us for about 15 minutes after getting our drinks. Took our order and didn't come back. I had to actively flag another server to get a coffee refill as both servers kept walking past my empty cup to refill other tables. After 40 minutes waiting we got our breakfast. My over easy eggs were hard, cooked with no butter/oil and flavorless. The country fried steak was overcooked to just hard fried crispy on the outside and tough thin piece of meat inside. The potatoes were whole new potatoes with skins and no seasoning. My wife's poutine was cold and flavorless. I tried talking to the server but she just walked away. The place was packed and long wait. Don't know why based on our experience.
The food was great the staff was amazing, only complaint I have is the food takes a really long time to get to the table, but it is all made fresh to order so I don't mind a wait for that. But be advised it is going to take time so don't plan on coming in for a quick bite.
Great little dining spot. Service was excellent , food was yummy and atmosphere was charming!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very nice breakfast place. Haven't had lunch there yet. Food was delicious and the service was even better. Nice ambiance as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We arrived in Melbourne a week ago and have had the opportunity to go to Roots a few times. Breakfast, Lunch and Breakfast again. The food is amazing. Go hungry because they deliver a large portion of whatever you ordered. The breakfast scrambles are really good as are the traditional egg selections. For lunch we had the Pick 2 and the mahi sandwich… both were delicious and again the portions are big. Jen was our server all 3 times we were there and she is amazing. We will definitely stop in here again before we leave town (we visit Melbourne for about 2-1/2 week every February). Stop in here for breakfast, brunch or lunch and you won’t be disappointed. Ask for Jen, she’s exceptional.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great atmosphere, even better food and service. A must try when in Melbourne Fl!
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We just had an amazing lunch experience at The Roots. We came in with a group of 18 people. They had another large group leaving as we got there and they turned the tables and served us well. The wait staff were so accommodating. Patty melt with onion rings was delicious. Others in our party got the Swiss mushroom and the Morning After burgers. The BLT and Cuban were satisfying. All was enjoyed. It literally felt like we were welcomed into a home kitchen and served with love. We'll definitely be back for breakfast next time!
A top flight all around dining experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggs Benedict
Amazing place. We ordered the breakfast poutine, biscuits and gravy, and kids French toast. All 3 were outstanding, great flavor. Everyone was friendly and the food came out quick. Great atmosphere and so happy we found this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent food 1st time there will definitely go back!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggs Benedict, Waffles
Highly recommend! Great atmosphere, friendly staff, parking out back of restaurant which is awesome. Excellent food and big
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5