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The Root Cafe

The Root Cafe

Local Coffee in Little Rock

4.6 3,511 Google reviews$10–20

+1 501 414 04 231500 Main St, Little Rock, Arkansas 72202 · East of Broadway

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Where to find them

1500 Main St, Little Rock, Arkansas 72202

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About

At The Root Cafe, we offer breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch using fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients sourced from small farms in Arkansas. Highlights include biscuits & gravy, buttermilk pancakes, burgers, brats, spicy fried chicken plus multiple salads and sandwiches. We have vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options. 100% of the meat and bread and the majority of the vegetables we use are locally grown or produced. We also offer scratch made desserts, locally-roasted coffees, house made lemonades, craft cocktails plus the best of Arkansas beer and wine. We have indoor seating or sit outside on the porch or the courtyard (pets welcome). We are in the SOMA district of Downtown Little Rock. Hope to feed you soon!

Amenities

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Delivery
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Serves local specialty

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Organic dishes

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Counter service
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
8 AM to 8 PM
Wednesday
8 AM to 8 PM
Thursday
8 AM to 8 PM
Friday
8 AM to 8 PM
Saturday
8 AM to 8 PM
Sunday
8 AM to 8 PM

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