The Root Cellar Cafe & Catering

Me Lange 2 months ago

To clarify the service comments I saw, this is a 'order at the counter' restaurant and the servers bring the food to your table. So realistically you shouldn't expect a lot of service. However, it was a little slow considering that it wasn't busy when we were there. The atmosphere is very casual and seems to be aimed at college students. Think college cafeteria with better decorations. I had the breakfast burrito, which was very good. Husband had a veggie omelet, very heavy on the veggies, and grits. The breakfast burrito was definitely a good choice.

Angela Garrett 3 months ago

I drove through chapel hill and stopped at this hub. Sat outside with the pups 🐶. The menu was great for an adult. My daughter was not happy with the selections. I tried the berry smoothie as I asked if they could just make stawberry and the kid did not know. My sandwich was good and so was my pasta salad. Maybe they just don’t get a lot of kids that are in between grilled cheese and adult food. The patio was nice but just into a parking lot. It was 36 for a sandwich and smoothie.

E 4 months ago

I love the atmosphere and the menu, but I think it was lacking in execution. The RC Eggs Benedict had a very weak Strawberry Hollandaise that separated and was a non-factor, the eggs were hard poached (although no one asked preferences), and the Ciabatta was soggy and hard to cut through, so it was hard to take full experience bites. I also asked for a side of ranch and was given a ranch dressing packet. Not a huge deal, but not something I would expect from the atmosphere and prices. Maybe it was a bad day of service because the restaurant seemed very popular with locals.

Dena Barbee 6 months ago

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 with quite a few tables. I had a wonderful brunch, especially since I won all three games. 😊

Sal Panettieri 2 years ago

My wife and I went here after taking a morning hike with the dogs. The food was very good. It was very large portions. Staff was friendly and helpful. When I received my breakfast burrito, I didn’t receive the fruit that came with the meal. but when I finished eating half of my burrito (because I couldn’t finish all of it) I went back and told (I think it was the manager) they forgot the fruit. I think I he was more upset than I was. And gave me a fresh fruit cup to go. My wife and I both were not able to finish our meals. We both took it home to finish later. The coffee I had was also very good. We are very happy that we were able to eat outside and keep an eye on the car full of dogs.