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Cafe in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
What should I order at The Root Cellar Cafe & Catering?
What to order
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Cinnamon Roll
Praised as great, absolutely lovely, and one of the best cinnamon rolls reviewers have ever had, making it a standout bakery item.
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Breakfast Crunchwrap
Called phenomenal by a reviewer, making it one of the most strongly endorsed specific breakfast items mentioned.
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Lemon Bars
Highlighted as life-changing and part of the bakery items reviewers love most, showing strong enthusiasm for the dessert selection.
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Chorizo Breakfast Burrito
Specifically recommended as really, really good, super filling, and huge, with the salsa also noted as excellent.
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Grits With Beans, Salsa, Cheese, And Runny Eggs
Described as filling and delicious, and praised as a healthy, fresh, and affordable menu option.
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Grit Bowl
Mentioned as a large, satisfying breakfast with great portion size and flavor, especially good value for the price.
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Borracho Bowl
Recommended for its generous, filling combination of tater tots, eggs, guacamole, cheesy sauce, and peppers, with a tasty elevated breakfast feel.
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Eggs Benedict
Praised as tasty and a step above a typical version, thanks to the fried green tomatoes and pimento cheese.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM to 3 PM |
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| Tuesday | 8 AM to 3 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM to 3 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM to 3 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM to 3 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM to 3 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM to 3 PM |
About The Root Cellar Cafe & Catering
Gourmet market serving scratch-made comfort foods for breakfast, lunch & brunch in a simple setting.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Healthy options
- Organic dishes
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
Amenities
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- College students
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Dogs allowed outside
Frequently asked
What is The Root Cellar Cafe & Catering known for?
It is especially known for breakfast dishes like the Southern-style eggs Benedict with pimento cheese and fried green tomatoes, plus hearty grits bowls and breakfast burritos. Reviewers also call out the vegetarian banh mi, fresh salads, and the filling, scratch-made food at a reasonable price.
What dishes are most recommended at The Root Cellar Cafe & Catering?
Reviewers most often recommend the Southern eggs Benedict, the borracho bowl or grit bowl, the vegetarian banh mi, and the chorizo breakfast burrito. The cinnamon roll also gets standout praise, with people describing it as one of the best they have had.
What is the atmosphere like at The Root Cellar Cafe & Catering?
The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, and laid back, with both indoor and outdoor seating. It works well for conversation, brunch dates, groups, solo dining, and even working on a laptop during less busy weekday times.
Is The Root Cellar Cafe & Catering good value, and what is the price range?
Yes, it is generally seen as good value, with a price range of $10 to $20. Reviewers repeatedly mention large portions, filling meals, and food that feels affordable for the quality, especially for breakfast and brunch.
What should I know about visiting The Root Cellar Cafe & Catering during busy times?
Coffee counter waits can be longer on busy days, especially when people are stopping in for breakfast or brunch. Reviewers say the food and drinks are worth the wait, and the outdoor seating is a popular choice in good Chapel Hill weather.
Is parking available at The Root Cellar Cafe & Catering?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Does The Root Cellar Cafe & Catering have vegetarian options?
Yes, The Root Cellar Cafe & Catering offers vegan options.
Is The Root Cellar Cafe & Catering kid-friendly?
Yes, The Root Cellar Cafe & Catering is good for kids.
