Reviews for Cafe Root Cellar in Pittsboro, NC
Stopped in there for brunch, happy I did. The staff was helpful in making recommendations. Food was really good. I ordered the... chicken and biscuit with a side of cheesy grits. I cannot recommend the dish highly enough. The pickled peaches worked so wellwith the spicy chili honey sauce. OMG my mouth is watering now just thinking about it. I'm going back to try their dinner menu,and definitely back again for brunch. They had some tasty options. Read more
Nobody there. You would have thought they would have treated us like something precious since they had virtually no customers... while we were there over an hour. >30 minute wait on our food. Nobody came to tell us the status. When we checked, were told"Five more minutes". It was as if they called the chef at home and said "Hey - We've got some live ones, want to come in andcook something?". $90 for family of 4 without alcohol. Ravioli was very salty (we're not on a low-salt diet, but it wasdifficult to eat it was so salty). Hamburger was pink inside. Fries and chicken pot pie were good. Fire pit not on, patioheaters no on, they were putting away the signs on the patio while we were still eating as if they were ready to be done for thenight. Everybody was at the bar next door instead of this place. Won't be back. They are only open a couple of days per week perthe sign on the door, and I don't know how they are affording the lease. That recent tv segment interviewing the chef brought usin with the "fresh seasonal ingredients, squash, pumpkin pie" spiel, but this experience won't bring us back. Maybe she is justfor marketing. Read more
We get to enjoy the Root Cellar almost once every weekend. Chef Sera is the best. The way she blends local, fresh foods with... combinations you would not expect is incredible. I also love the menu changes often so we get to try different dishes all thetime. She is a Food Master!!!! Read more
The food is great- the owner is not so much. We were outside next door a few months back and were outside with our kids at their... neighbor, house of hops. We turned on a heater for the kids. Root cafe was closed but the owner made sure to come out andreprimand us like we were the kids. She let us know the heaters were for customers. I mentioned that we used to come all thetime.... when they used to actually be open. And actually came out intending to go there- but they were closed - again. Shereiterated they were for their paying customers and did not invite us to continue using for the kids. I refuse to go back asgood as they were. writing this post made me mad all over again and I honestly contemplate if 3 stars is too many ???? Read more
Lovely meal, kind staff - we tried the ravioli, crab cake and watermelon salad. Great to have so many vegetarian and gluten... friendly items, and we can't wait to go back and try new seasonal menu options. Read more
This restaurant fills a much needed niche. How often does someone crave a really fantastic dinner but not want to get dressed up... and go through the rigmarole of a fancy restaurant. Here you can come in shorts, get a good glass of wine , and have aspectacular meal in a very comfortable casual ambience. I wish they could come to Charlotte! Families, kids of all ages, andjust an overall way to spend a nice summer night! Bar, variety of coffee , a nice outdoor patio, lots of seating, certainlychecks all the boxes. Catfish is spectacular! Crab cakes delish! Actually we have been dining out more than we care to admitand these were best we?ve ever has. Will definitely be back. And online they have a variety of fully prepared take-outdinners. Vegan and Paleo as well. Read more
Today I ordered the Ruben and they got my order wrong and gave me the Turkey club with slaw sandwich. The restaurant was empty... when I arrive at 4:00 pm. I mentioned it to waiter and ate what they gave me because I didn't want them to waste food. I don'tlike having to pay for tips before receiving service, that's just not right! The food is always good here. Read more
Walk-in takeout order placed for spicy noodles. Fail on taste, price, portion, and service. Spent almost $20 for minimal portion... (see photo), tasted like just straight soy sauce for seasoning, and less than friendly service. Will not return. Read more