The Root Cellar Cafe

Review №1

Rating: 5

The ol ball and chain didnt care much for it but my daughter and I enjoyed it.

Date: a day ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

Date: 4 days ago

Review №3

Rating: 4

Date: 5 days ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

This was my first time there. I went with a friend who had been there a number of times. I ordered the Fritatta with wheat toast. It was delicious! The coffee was great and I have to say that they were on top of the refills! The young lady we haad as a server was great. She was extremely pleasant and responsive. We talked for quite a while and she was very patient and was always available just in case we wanted to go for round two. The price was fair and they took cash!! I will definitely go back to experience more of their great food! Parking: This could be a problem once the downtown waked up and gets busy.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №5

Rating: 2

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

A little noisy, but delicious, fresh foods and amazing mixed drinks. Good service as well for such a busy place.

Date: a month ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

Really good breakfast. Nice and fresh!

Date: a month ago

Review №8

Rating: 4

Love The Root Cellar. The food is fantastic. The staff are pleasant. The drinks are very tasty. I had a margarita.. well, two The wait to be seated is never as long as they predict. The only negative: it s so hot inside all the time. Food : 5/5

Date: a month ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

Ive been going to the Root Cellar for almost 20 years since my daughter was in college at Texas State. The food is always creative, fresh, tastes good and is well-prepared and presented and the service is excellent.

Date: a month ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

Good food and prices. Would recommend.

Date: a month ago

Review №11

Rating: 3

We stop here for breakfast yesterday and I ordered a Hill country biscuit, the gravy was good but biscuit was hard to eat, looks like was from another day.

Date: a month ago

Review №12

Rating: 5

Very cool little spot with excellent food.

Date: a month ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

Awesome!! So good I forgot photos!! Spinach artichoke dip is out of this world!!!

Date: a month ago

Review №14

Rating: 4

Unexpectedly good little restaurant, tucked away below street level. Great menu with some inventive food selections. Dishes are almost always tasty, well-prepared and served in a timely manner. Wait staff are courteous and attentive. Prices are relatively reasonable. Probably the best fine dining restaurant Ive found in San Marcos.

Date: a month ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

Our waitress was on point and was very cheerful. The food was amazing. The menu was wonderfully eclectic and an enjoyable change of pace. Everything was delicious.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №17

Rating: 1

All the dishes were pretty underwhelming. I wasn t thrilled about the asparagus and the pork belly was frankly bad - overcooked and underflavored. The mac and cheese was alright though. Not a bad experience overall but I wouldn t come here with the food in mind.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №18

Rating: 4

Date: 2 months ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

One of the best meals we had in a while. Service from Ella was attentive and helpful when choosing our food and beers. Entrees and sides were great, especially the garlic scallion mashed potatoes. The Snicker Doodle bread pudding was some of the best we ve ever eaten. Will definitely return when we re in San Marcos at mealtime.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

Sat outside on the sidewalk patio and ordered Caribbean Stacker with mashed potatoes at the recommendation of the server. The jalapeno pineapple sauce was not hot/spicy at all. To make it short, the sandwich was phenomenal.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №21

Rating: 4

I gave it 4 stars simply because we went there based off photos/menu online just to find out they didnt have eggs Benedict as listed. When we asked about it the staff basically said oh we havent offered that in several years so if thats what youre going for choose, elsewhere. Other than everything was great!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №22

Rating: 1

Nice atmosphere . Server didn t greet us or say her name . She was initially cold and unfriendly, but warmed up after bringing our drinks. The bacon wasn t fully cooked and the potatoes are straight out of a bag. I wanted to like it, but it just wasn t very good.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №23

Rating: 4

Very good food, especially the appetizers! We went for happy hour (after3pm) and got half off on the beer battered asparagus and crispy brussel sprouts. Both are highly recommended. Good beer selection, and the margaritas were solid as well. The mediocre air conditioning was one of my only meh moments. It was pretty warm, but its summer in Texas, and I didnt die, haha. Overall, a nice experience.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

Cute place with good food and service. It was busy but we didn t wait too long for our food.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

We came to this establishment after a trip! It was excellent. We had our dogs on the patio, they set up an umbrella to block the sun. The service was prompt and friendly. We ordered the mimosa flight, steak & eggs, and the star of the show as the savory chicken and waffles! 10/10 recommend visiting and dining here. Our server Krista was very attentive and helpful!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

Great food. The best staff and the best Biscuits and gravy

Date: 2 months ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

Great atmosphere and food. 10 out of 10.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №28

Rating: 2

My partner and I were excited to go out on a date to root cellar however it started off poor as the blonde bar tender up front (I didn t catch her name) was nowhere near welcoming when we arrived. We eventually asked for a table instead hoping the service would improve. The food was the overall highlight of our visit.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №29

Rating: 5

Overall great food and excellent service. Parking: Id rather not talk about it Food : 5/5 |

Date: 3 months ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

Literally had the best service, ever! This restaurant opened up their second front door to fit our stroller in and accommodated our party of 10 with ease on a Saturday morning. The food was amazing. I had the biscuits and gravy, the jalapeño cream gravy was killer. Our party also ordered the waffles, chicken sandwiches and all were delicious. The bloody Mary s were the best I ve ever had and my husband loved his spicy one. I d eat here again and again. The server was the best. She was helpful with the kids and our ordering.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №32

Rating: 4

Date: 3 months ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

Biscuits and gravy are on point! I hate that I live so far away and only travel there occasionally, because I am already craving it! It took a moment to find, as it truly is a Root Cellar vibe, but it was worth the effort. The atmosphere was wonderful, the staff was quick and knowledgeable, and the food was delicious!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

Great atmosphere, quiet, Great Service, food was.ordered and served in great time. All did a great Job

Date: 3 months ago

Review №35

Rating: 2

I m typically very easy to please, but this experience was just so disappointing. -Back room was hot -Shrimp and grits were so salty to the point that it was inedible -Biscuit chicken sandwich breading was so bland -People ignored me twice when trying to say something. I had to go to the front to let them know.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

My server was so nice and the food was delicious. I had the biscuit with homemade roasted jalapeño gravy accompanied by a sweet waffle with a side of eggs. I sipped on a raspberry cold brew. It was something the server suggested and it was amazing!! Thank you for being a joyful person and treating my dog, Teddy, with kindness and love.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №37

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

Excellent food but the experience was made by our server, Kieren. Awesome service and hospitality. Will definitely be back!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №39

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №40

Rating: 4

Date: 4 months ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

Food was amazing. Definitely a must try.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

Wait awhile

Date: 4 months ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

Root Cellar is one of my favorite restaurants Ive ever been to. Yes its local here in San Marcos, but its such a unique and custom experience every time. The menu is wonderful, the service is genuine, and the place is just super neat. 5 stars forever...

Date: 4 months ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

The appetizers were very good. The salads with salmon were excellent.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

I had a graduation dinner for my daughter at Uproot and it was perfect!! Hilary was so very helpful and coordinated our special needs perfectly. All of the staff were super accommodating and helpful. They made the night very enjoyable. The food and drinks were awesome! The Uproot space was nice and fit our needs really well. Everyone had a time and I would highly recommend!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №46

Rating: 2

Will love to try the food, but parking is not very well so I will go elsewhere

Date: 4 months ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

Usually always good food . Today I think a local hockey team came in to eat. I think they left a puck on a plate and I got it. I ate everything off the top of the biscuit. I told the waitress and was offered another biscuit. I had already finished. My fork just bounced off the top of the biscuit. Was told that all they could do was just another biscuit. Did not want much , except to hopefully have the kitchen not put a super hard burnt biscuit on a plate and basically say oh well.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

The meatloaf here is delicious. This place is cozy. The food is good. We will definitely be back Food : 5/5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №51

Rating: 4

Pretty good spot. Would come back.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №52

Rating: 5

Great breakfast options I had the Belgian waffle Parking: Plenty of street front parking but you may have to park some distance away Food : 5/5 |

Date: 5 months ago

Review №53

Rating: 4

Its a unique space close to the square and the Texas State performing arts center. I really liked the below street grade view. The menu had lots of options. I had the pork belly. I would choose it again. Our server did well with our party of 7.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №54

Rating: 5

Entire staff is friendly and welcoming. Food is consistently top notch. PSA- Food portions are Texas big! Be ready. Amy is the best!!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №56

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №57

Rating: 2

Food was a fail on bourbon pecan chicken and scampi pasta.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №58

Rating: 3

Food was pretty good, then mid, now just always bad.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №59

Rating: 4

Date: 6 months ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

Wonderful food! The absolute best salmon in my life. Highly recommend the spinach artichoke dip with veggies

Date: 6 months ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

LOTS of Vegetarian/ Vegan & Pescatarian options. Hubby liked the meat choices too. Food is Fabulous! Plates are beautifully presented. Try the Jalepeno gravy!! Sooooo Good!!!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №62

Rating: 4

Date: 6 months ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

The waffles are THE BOMB! I have no idea why they only come 1 per order. I easily ate 2 and seriously considered a 3rd. Cool spot weve been going to for decades.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №64

Rating: 4

Date: 6 months ago

Review №65

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

Shrimp and grits with chorizo was good. The grits were creamy but needed some salt and black pepper.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

Everything was marvelous!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №68

Rating: 1

My husband and I were visiting from out of town and looking for a spot to have brunch when I found this cafe online. We waiting 45 minutes to be seated which was not a major issue. The waitress took our drink order then returned to take our order. First my husband ordered the steak and eggs, she returned and said they were out. Second time, he ordered the chicken, she said they re out! This was very frustrating. If you re out of items, you should tell the guest immediately and they can decide rather to stay or leave. Unfortunately we chose to leave as we can t eat pork. Found a great spot across the street! It all worked out for the best!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №69

Rating: 4

I was NOT ready! OM goodness the food and the drinks are wonderful. Absolutely would come back here to dine.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №70

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №72

Rating: 5

We have been dining at Root Cellar for over 10 years and always enjoy it. They always have our favorite menu items, but enjoy the seasonal items, too. Dont bother going to those other brunch spots. Youll have to wait 30 minutes to sit.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №74

Rating: 2

I was not expecting the atmosphere to be sooo casual since the menu looks fancy and our server was absolutely rude. Never again

Date: 7 months ago

Review №75

Rating: 3

Place is old, but not in a good way. Dingy bathrooms and as a whole, didnt seem that clean to me. The wine selection was bad and over priced (they are actually trying to push whitehaven for more than $40 a bottle) and our server had no idea what the house wine brand was. And no attention to the small details that make a place great rather than ok. They were out of items, we ordered the queso and the chips looked like cheap store-bought. Plus we clearly got the bottom of the bag because our plate was a pile of crumbs rather than chips. Entrees were over cooked. Not sure why I keep hearing people talk about this place. In my book its a C- at best.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

Very nice restaurant in a good location. The food was very good and the menu had a wide variety to choose from. The server was knowledgeable and prompt. Like all other restaurants after the pandemic, make sure and look at the menu for pricing. Nothing here is uncompetitive, but it seems expensive by the old standards. Facility is a nice old building on the downtown square.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №77

Rating: 1

Upon attending the restaurant for our anniversary, my spouse and I were disheartened by the behavior of the Manager or General Manager on duty. Their noticeable impairment, discernible through olfactory cues and visible demeanor, was not only disruptive to our experience but also demonstrated a lack of professionalism. The Managers discourteous interactions extended beyond us to their own staff, creating an unwelcome atmosphere. Such conduct is concerning, particularly in a food environment, raising questions about the establishments commitment to maintaining a safe and respectful workplace. As someone with a background in health and safety, I am deeply disappointed by this occurrence and feel compelled to report it to the relevant authorities for further investigation. Instances of substance use in a professional setting not only jeopardize the well-being of staff but also pose potential risks to patrons. It is my sincere hope that corrective measures are taken swiftly to ensure the integrity of the establishment is restored.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

Outstanding menu, grest value. The place for brunch.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №79

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №80

Rating: 5

Root Cellar Cafe delights with delectable French toast, eggs, and waffles. Dog-friendly and outdoor seating enhance the charming dining experience.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №81

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №83

Rating: 4

Breakfast was fresh and delicious with some unique options to choose from. And the setting is so cozy. I deducted a star for the service- the waiter forgot literally anything we asked for- simple stuff like more milk for coffee, napkins, hot sauce ugh.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №84

Rating: 2

I usually have an outstanding experience here, both from their food and the service. Unfortunately, today was the exception. Our server left much to be desired. First, I ordered coffee with cream. The cream did not arrive with the coffee, and did not arrive for a very long time. Then, my friend who ordered hot tea was told, there were no clean cups for tea, and that they needed to be washed, before he could serve her tea. We ordered and he did not write anything down. He came back 15 minutes later and asked a second time what we ordered. When our order arrived, my side of ham and berries with my waffle did not arrive. I asked him for my side of ham, which I never got. I asked him to remove the ham from the bill. My friend and I were both surprised at this lack of good service. Perhaps they need to invest a little in training new staff, to maintain customer satisfaction.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

The food in this place is really good; I liked the beer-battered asparagus, the biscuit, and the gravy. The brewhouse burger was good; just the jam tasted more like BBQ, and the bread pudding was really good. The place in a historic building looks so nice, and the customer service is great. Parking is tough to find.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №86

Rating: 5

I visited for the second time this past week. The food is delicious! And so fresh. We had the fried brussel sprouts and a house sangria as our appetizer. For dinner choices, we had the pork chop and the meatloaf. So good! Our server was attentive without being overwhelming. We already set a date to come back and enjoy the upstars cocktail bar, too.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

Very good food! Our server was amazing! I will be back.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №88

Rating: 5

let me ask the audience I have been here before a long time ago but recently came back for my birthday and its just as amazing as I remember. The music the service and the food were all incredible. We came in on a a Sunday and were promptly greeted and didnt have to wait more than 5 minutes for our table. You have to try their waffle its my favorite ever and their mocktails are great too! We cleaned our plates. Yum!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №89

Rating: 5

Breakfast was great!!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №90

Rating: 4

All the food was great but the service was kind of slow. I will go back though since the food was so good. Wheelchair accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible

Date: 8 months ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

One of my absolute favorite restaurants ever! Everything I ve ever tried there has been fantastic! I highly recommend

Date: 8 months ago

Review №92

Rating: 5

We came here for a work function, and I was a little apprehensive as Ive been by here before and didnt really get the sense it was a place I would enjoy. When Im wrong, I will admit it. I was absolutely wrong. From the getting you get when you enter, the bartender is offering up tasty drinks, and the manager is giving up advice on what to eat while we wait for the rest of our party to arrive. Now lets talk food. I only got one picture, but I will tell you the rest of it looked just as good as my steak. Next to a good hamburger, I love a great steak. I dont normally order them because a lot of places dont know how to season or cook them. Let me tell you, this place knows how to season a steak! This was one of the best steaks Ive ever eaten. It was juicy, flavorful, and absolutely amazing. My only critique was that the outside was charred a bit much, making it harder to cut. My coworkers had the meatloaf and string chicken. They loved it as well. The only reason there was food left on the plate was because we were so full. I truly cant wait to come back with my family and try some other items. Chicken and waffles looked really good!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №93

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №94

Rating: 5

Great breakfast! Mimosas were good. Love this place. I will be back!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

Amazing food and service would definitely recommend. Even with rude customers they were polite.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №96

Rating: 5

Enjoyed after church brunch. Very reasonable, great vibe and good food.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №97

Rating: 4

The atmosphere and food were great, but the person who served us was quite rude.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №98

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №100

Rating: 4

Wheelchair accessibility: Very tight quarters not ideal for wheelchair users. Food

Date: 9 months ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

Wonderful evening dinner for 4 on the patio. Everything was delicious. I had the shrimp and grits very good! Parking: Walked about a block from parking place. Pretty with the Christmas lights on the square.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №102

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №103

Rating: 4

Food good, but was disappointed with the service. Parking: Awful time trying to find a parking spot. Was able to get a spot several blocks away to park. Food : 4/5 |

Date: 9 months ago

Review №104

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №105

Rating: 5

The food was delicious, and the service was incredibly fast. I had the Porters Biscuit Sandwich with a cup of coffee, and it was absolutely amazing.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №106

Rating: 4

This place is in a historic building. It has a cool ambiance but the room way in the back is humid and has a funny smelly smell. We were going to be sitting there but my husband and I quickly asked for different seating and we were sat in the middle room which had much better ventilation and was dry. The food was delicious. The spinach and artichoke dip could have been better. I didn t like that I had to pay an extra $1.50 for fruit on my French toast and extra $2.00 for a scoop of cream. My server just asked if I wanted fruit and cream but my husband s waffle came with it included. I m also used to having powdered sugar on my French toast. Overall this place is good and I will be back to try different things on the menu.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №107

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №108

Rating: 2

The hummus and Brussel Sprouts were okay. We got the Bourbon Pecan Chicken, Meatloaf, and Carbonara. Chicken was dry and lacked flavor. There is not glaze,. Mash potatoes, again, absolutely no seasoning. The green beans were barely cooked, yet served cold. Carbonara, served lukewarm and lacked flavor. For $150, not worth it.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №109

Rating: 1

We were seated and no one came to check on us or even take a drink order in over 15 minutes. All the staff was lazly walking arround. It wasnt busy at all. We were going to spend big as well. It was 11/24/23 at 7:00 when we went. Non caring lasy staff needs to be restaffed!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №110

Rating: 4

This place strikes me with confusion, unfortunately, in a bad way. The vibe is there, the people who eat here are in good spirits and appreciate it as well, the food is creative, exploratory, and delicious! HOWEVER, the service has to be some of the most blank, lackluster, unattentive, rude customer service Ive ever experienced. Pick your poison. Because this place is super nice with fantastic music but cruddy service.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №111

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №112

Rating: 5

Location: NB Husband and I enjoyed a wonderful and delicious dinner! From the lightly battered asparagus as an appetizer to the hearty and tender pot roast and chicken dinner it was Devine. Definitely coming back. Food

Date: 10 months ago

Review №113

Rating: 1

We went for breakfast today and am leaving severely disappointed. We were told when we arrived that it was a 20-25 minute wait for a table (after trying to join the virtual waitlist, which wasn t working), and ended up waiting over an hour for a table. We were told that we could go upstairs to the bar for an appetizer and drink, so we did. We waited about 5 minutes for a person who worked there to walk in and when he did, he just went behind the bar and told us to let him know if we wanted a drink. We ordered 2 mimosas that barely tasted like anything. When we finally got seated at our table we tried to order the spinach and artichoke dip but were told it was out (fine by us), so we ordered the hatch chili queso which was pretty good. My boyfriend ordered the hill country breakfast with extra bacon, and I ordered the pesto pasta with a salad (that it came with). After about 45 minutes his food came out, minus the bacon. The sausage tasted like Jimmy Dean and the eggs were sub par. My food, on the other hand, did not come out. After about 5-10 minutes we asked a waitress to check on it, and a few minutes later our server came out to tell me that they were out of pesto and my meal could not be made. They asked if I wanted anything else, but my boyfriend was almost done with his food and we had already wasted 2 hours there. We reminded him that we were supposed to get a side of bacon (thinking I could at least eat that), and the waiter had forgotten to put the order in. They brought out 2 slices a while later that were very inconsistently cooked. We were never checked on, our waters were never refilled (which was extra disappointing because the AC was not working and it was very hot in there) and struggled to get one person to help us. They comped the queso and gave us 20% off my boyfriend s food but never actually apologized. If I could leave less than 1 star, I would. Overall I was very disappointed with their service and will not be returning any time soon.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №114

Rating: 5

I love this place the food is delicious doesn t matter what you get it s going to be good. I do have a problem with bad service here. I feel like the servers always somewhere else. My most recent visit the server messed up an order and she didn t get the food out until we we re all done. I m still keeping this place on my list because the food is worth it.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №115

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

What am incredible place. A gem! Clean all around. Hardwood floors. Great music. Super cool bathrooms. Oh yeah the food. Makes no sense how good can be that good honestly. Shout out to the cooks!!! If you are in the 666 you HAVE to eat here. P E R I O D.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №117

Rating: 5

It is a gem !!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №118

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №120

Rating: 4

The food was really good! Had the chicken and waffles and biscuits and gravy. Also had a couple drinks and their brownie dessert. All of it great! The service though was severely lacking for the entirety of the lunch. Our server was nice and energetic but she only checked in on us 3 times during the hour and 15 minutes we were there. Every time we had to flag her down to keep her there to ask her for something as she was just taking empty plates. Definitely will revisit and maybe the service will improve with another server.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

Wonderful place, great service and the food was delicious!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №122

Rating: 2

came in at 3 they were out of stuff for the day all ready, I understand that you run out of things, but this restaurant is by reservation, so you know, approximately how many people are serving for the day also, the service was not good had to ask for my own sliver were, never got a salad.the pasta was good , but not worth the drive

Date: 11 months ago

Review №123

Rating: 3

Cocktails were nice. Food was completely cold. I ve been here twice now and both times food was under seasoned. The vegan option was covered in oil, that s all I could taste. Such a shame because I want to love this place.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №124

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №125

Rating: 3

The service was incredibly slow, especially for being a weekday with only a few tables. Took almost an hour to get our food. The food was nothing special, and they were out of several items on the menu. The location on the square is the only good thing about it. Take your money and go elsewhere.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №126

Rating: 5

The Brazilian French toast were delicious!!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №127

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №128

Rating: 4

A go to any time Im in San Marcos.

Date: a year ago

Review №129

Rating: 3

Food was alright, pretty expensive for what it is tbh. Tomato soup didn t taste homemade, it was super tangy & kinda hurt my throat the way artificial tomato soup taste. Was happy to try this place but the 100$ for 2 meals & 2 sides were too much. Not even good sized portions. I will say it s a good location. But none of the workers were welcoming really. Good to try, but wouldn t come back.

Date: a year ago

Review №130

Rating: 3

This is a review of the new cocktail bar. Not sure who the customer is supposed to be. not a student place but not that welcoming to parent types either. Needs some work. Nice idea. Had no food.

Date: a year ago

Review №131

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №132

Rating: 3

We were seated immediately, but waited a while to get waited on & another while to get our order.The Roasted Garlic Hummus was not garlicky, but I think the veggies had garlic salt on them. Our sandwiches were better, the Holy Aioli & the beef burger, tasty & well-prepared. The atmosphere is kind of dark, but the worst was the restrooms, with the toilet & sink on different levels of short stairs. They re an accident waiting to happen. Further, the diaper table had a filthy cover on it. I d read the good reviews, but overall was disappointed.

Date: a year ago

Review №133

Rating: 5

Fun experience. Love the hideaway. Daughter loves the pesto pasta. Buggers good too

Date: a year ago

Review №134

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №135

Rating: 1

Just walked in and we were told there would either be a wait or we could get full service at the bar. When asked roughly how long the wait was, the man up front rolled his eyes and impatiently answered while throwing his hand up. We left immediately and dont plan on coming back. Im not paying the ridiculous prices for that kind of service. Yall have gone downhill.

Date: a year ago

Review №136

Rating: 4

Staff is great. Food is great. The beet burger is phenomenal! And I m a meat eater.

Date: a year ago

Review №137

Rating: 2

Not amazing experience with family

Date: a year ago

Review №138

Rating: 5

Went to the Upstairs bar to have some mimosas before brunch. Place is neat and very New Orleans/ French Quarter like. Great ambience and bartender was good. Didnt eat downstairs but definitely want to go back to eat dinner and have late night cocktails upstairs. Great spot.

Date: a year ago

Review №139

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №140

Rating: 2

Overall, really disappointed with the food. The asparagus fries just tasted like fried dough and the sauce was so thin you really couldnt taste it. Also had the eggplant sandwich which tasted like tomato sauce and cheese (LOTS of cheese). I wish the dishes would focus on the flavor of the vegetables rather than covering them up. My husband had the cottage pie which had a good, meaty flavor, but I would say the portion was quite small (it didnt even fill the dish it was served in) and the server didnt mention the soup or salad it was supposed to come with. Luckily he asked if the dish was supposed to come with something else when another waitress brought the food out. He got the sweet potato curried soup; good, but a little sweet. Between the disappointing food and not being offered the side my husbands meal was supposed to come with, we wont be back.

Date: a year ago

Review №141

Rating: 5

Its like we were transported to an alternate dimension which mimiced a slice of heaven. Each dish we ordered was superb and beyond perfect. We highly recommend the beer bread, the meatloaf, and the snickerdoodle bread pudding. Jack the Fire Dog is also an incredibly tasty beverage.

Date: a year ago

Review №142

Rating: 5

I went here with my family and we feasted. It was absolutely amazing food and dessert. We shared the spinach artichoke dip which was very scoop able. For the entree, I had the pasta primavera which was the perfect portion and had a very diverse and delicious flavor. For dessert we shared the flan and brownie with ice cream. The brownie was very rich and made with dark chocolate. It was an unconventional flan served in a circular shape and shorter but still very good.

Date: a year ago

Review №143

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №144

Rating: 2

Our dining wasn t a pleasant experience. It s a very busy place which is fine but their staff seemed frazzled by it. Our waiter was clearly not having a good day. Whenever we asked for something his response was kinda snappy with I ll get to it, as a response. Our appetizers, soup, and meals were not hot, slightly warm at best. Our queso and soup was barely warm at all. And the soup just wasn t good. There shouldn t be a sourish taste in cream of mushroom soup. I didn t finish my entree. Not because I was full but because it wasn t enjoyable. The food wasn t salted or seasoned, everything was bland. And it was expensive to boot. We won t be back.

Date: a year ago

Review №145

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №146

Rating: 2

Two stars for the ambiance. Food was over cooked and tasteless

Date: a year ago

Review №147

Rating: 3

Great ambience, disappointing food.

Date: a year ago

Review №148

Rating: 5

It was quite busy since we visited during brunch hours on a Sunday but the food was delicious and the staff was great. Would definitely recommend.

Date: a year ago

Review №149

Rating: 5

Man the food here is such good quality and the atmosphere here is great. It s a farm to table restaurant, very fresh tasting food. The flavors are immaculate too. They have a bar area and you can order many different types of cocktails. We got mojitos and they hit the spot with all these hot days we have been having. Overall 100/10 recommend this restaurant.

Date: a year ago

Review №150

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №151

Rating: 1

Possibly the worst service we have ever experienced. Had to ask for our check from the host bc our server had disappeared. Host said he was sorry but it s been a crazy day . No offer to make it right. Pecan chicken was sickly sweet and breading fell off. Way overrated. Won t be back.

Date: a year ago

Review №152

Rating: 4

We had salads and each got a cup of tomato basil soup. The soup was a little heavy on the pepper but otherwise had a good flavor and consistency. It came in a cute crock that had a lid which came in handy keeping in hot while enjoying my beet and goat cheese salad. The hibiscus tea was sooo refreshing. I think I drank 3 glasses. Our greeting was very pleasant and we were sat quickly. Our server was very kind and attentive. She made several suggestions and checked in on us frequently. Definitely not handicap accessible unless you plan on eating outside and not using the bathroom!

Date: a year ago

Review №153

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №154

Rating: 4

Decided to give San Marcos a closer look. Dropped into The Root Cellar for Sunday brunch with the pups. (Dog friendly patio). Nice menu and well prepared scratch cooking. The chicken and waffles are spectacular. Service was great. May want to invest in misters with this Texas heatwave. Will definitely be stopping back to sample the shrimp and grits.

Date: a year ago

Review №155

Rating: 5

Great experience! Sat at the bar and the bartender, Anika, was charming. Reluctantly ordered the meatloaf on a recommendation and was blown away. Bread pudding was very good. Loved the way the staff interacted.

Date: a year ago

Review №156

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №157

Rating: 5

Servers we quick and pleasant. Food was delicious. Daily mimosas!!!!

Date: a year ago

Review №158

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №159

Rating: 5

Nice place, enjoyed my visit

Date: a year ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

Fun place, tasty food, nice ambiance

Date: a year ago

Review №161

Rating: 4

I love this place, I truly do. they need more juices. the juice mixer situation is subpar in comparison to everything else being awesome. Also, I would love to point out Annika as the shining star of this establishment. she was lovely, attentive, and had great suggestions!

Date: a year ago

Review №162

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №163

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №164

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №165

Rating: 4

Cute atmosphere and food was good!

Date: a year ago

Review №166

Rating: 5

The root cellar was a great little stop in while wandering the Texas state campus. I had a sandwich that was absolutely delicious with some chips and queso that was awesome. If you find yourself in San Marcos, stop in while you are checking out the sights. Vegetarian options: They have vegetarian options Dietary restrictions: They have gluten free options

Date: a year ago

Review №167

Rating: 5

Great experience

Date: a year ago

Review №168

Rating: 5

Went for lunch on Sunday. Only waited 20 minutes to be seated. Food was very good although it did take 30 minutes for us to get it. Portions are very generous. Chicken biscuit is really big. The Eggplant sandwich was delicious! We would definitely go back.

Date: a year ago

Review №169

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №170

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №171

Rating: 5

Great staff, quick seating, amazing breakfast! Will definitely go back to this charming little place.

Date: a year ago

Review №172

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №173

Rating: 5

Great place for Brunch

Date: a year ago

Review №174

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №175

Rating: 1

We are from out of town and this place looked nice. It took forever for our waitress to acknowledge us. We started with the beer bread which was like french toast but dipped in beer. I do not recommend it. I also had the cottage pie. The meat was so salty l couldnt eat it. I was only able to eat the potatoes and veggies. The place itself is really cool. But the food we had was not good.

Date: a year ago

Review №176

Rating: 5

Our second time here and still great ! Food and service was good. Definitely recommend

Date: a year ago

Review №177

Rating: 2

Took 45 minutes to get a scrambled egg and a couple of pieces of bacon. This is a neat little restaurant with bad food and service. We were told there was a large party being served. We really should have left, but we gave them the benefit of the doubt. Not on our list for the future.

Date: a year ago

Review №178

Rating: 4

Everything was good except my potatoes were almost burnt.

Date: a year ago

Review №179

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №180

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №181

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №182

Rating: 5

Adorable restaurant with yummy food! I got the holy aioli sandwich with chips and it was delicious. I d definitely come back!

Date: a year ago

Review №183

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №184

Rating: 5

Very warm and welcoming location. Great food and service! I recommend giving it a try.

Date: a year ago

Review №185

Rating: 5

One of my favorites!

Date: a year ago

Review №186

Rating: 5

Uproot, the bar above Root Cellar is amazing. Finally found a good craft cocktail bar in San Marcos, and I ve been hoping for one since 2010! I m pretty sure Callie (the bartender) is a wizard! The drinks she made us were insanely good. Best take on an espresso martini I ve ever had and the Lavender French 75 was great as well. Highly recommend Uproot if you are in the San Marcos area and want a good stiff drink that isn t made with Fireball, Screwball, or well liquor!

Date: a year ago

Review №187

Rating: 1

I recently visited this restaurant for a birthday celebration, but the experience didnt meet my expectations. The food was overpriced and lacked flavor, especially the vegan beet burger which was tasteless. The accompanying chips were also mediocre. The overall atmosphere of the restaurant fell short of what I had hoped for. Despite the high prices, it lacked sophistication. Additionally, the bathroom had an unpleasant odor, which didnt contribute to a pleasant dining experience. The service was disappointing too, with slow service times. While the waiter demonstrated exceptional friendliness and amiability, the delays in receiving food and drinks were frustrating. Overall, I wouldnt confidently recommend this restaurant for a memorable dining experience.

Date: a year ago

Review №188

Rating: 5

Joaquin was amazing this morning, he recommended the Hill Country Breakfast and it was absolute amazing. When you come here ask for Joaquin!

Date: a year ago

Review №189

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №190

Rating: 5

Food was good. Lots of healthy options which I loved. Service and atmosphere was great too!

Date: a year ago

Review №191

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №192

Rating: 5

The food is always amazing.

Date: a year ago

Review №193

Rating: 1

Got the Smokehouse Hash, first time we got this dish it was loaded with all the ingredients. This time it had a couple pieces of kale and onion and sausage. Amazing the price was the same. I will not be back.

Date: a year ago

Review №194

Rating: 5

Love the quiet, almost secluded atmosphere. Always a nice display of artwork. Service was very good. Food was delicious.

Date: a year ago

Review №195

Rating: 1

Disgusting food. The food was unseasoned. The restaurant has a nasty odor and just an overall icky vibe. We were in the back room and it smelled horrible. The bathroom didn t look clean and had a fowl odor. The staff looked very unkempt as well. Don t waste your time or money. Update: Came back again and everything was just as horrible if not worse. You re better off eating months old McDonald s. Manager had such an ugly attitude. Throw it all away!

Date: a year ago

Review №196

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №197

Rating: 5

Neat place for a meal in San Marcos. We got there shortly after 11am and didnt have to wait for a table. Good food too!

Date: a year ago

Review №198

Rating: 3

The menu and venue looked promising, failed the expectations. Pork chop was dry and too sweet, over did it on the cinnamon . Mash potatoes were dry and bland, asparagus were bland and not crisp. The service was not great, we were not offered another cocktail.

Date: a year ago

Review №199

Rating: 4

Atmosphere and service was amazing! Unfortunately the food is very MID. It tastes like something you can find pre-made at a grocery store. I really enjoyed the hibiscus honey mint tea though! I ll be returning just for the tea

Date: a year ago

Review №200

Rating: 4

Was a little disappointed bc I saw most of the review posts are bout their lovely breakfast/brunch menu.... that someone mentioned is all day long, which is not true at all, they have a dinner menu that starts at 4pm. The dinner menu didnt have a lot of options for me but I settled on the green hatch chili queso, I didnt see any green chilie but it was still good. Also got the pasta bacon carbonara which was beautiful looking and pretty good. I will definitely come back and update my rating once Ive had their breakfast goodness.

Date: a year ago