Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Ovo
American
Breakfast
Non-veg

Serves meat, vegan options available. Café, vegan-friendly market and yoga studio, where everything can be made vegan. Menu includes smoothies, bowls, breakfast, avocado toast, sandwiches, and plant-based burgers. Cafe food stops at 2pm but coffee, tea, and drinks continue to be available. Location is across from the beach. Open Mon-Sun 7:00am-7:00pm.


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18 Reviews

First Review by LynneD

JanCawthorne

Points +115

Vegan
09 May 2024

Excellent meals!

Traveling through this area can be a challenge for finding good food so we were delighted to find this cafe. We enjoyed TLT sandwiches with delicious smoked tempeh and fresh vegetables for lunch and decided to return the next morning to also enjoy their breakfast sandwiches and blueberry muffins. Two great meals!

ManuK

Points +50

Vegan
23 Mar 2024

Delicious

Tons of vegan options. I had the hang ten breakfast sandwich and it was just delicious.

Kate9791

Points +1174

Vegan
02 Feb 2024

Environmentally minded

They’d likely be 100% vegan if they thought it wouldn’t hurt business. That said, they are always excited to make a dish vegan, and accommodate dietary restrictions. Serving up food in compostable packaging (and providing compost bins.)
Never had trouble finding parking, and appreciate the clean bathrooms.
I regularly make the trip here!
Last I knew, they were also offering catering.

Updated from previous review on 2024-02-02

Pros: Every menu item can be vegan (w/ vegan subs), Accommodating of food restrictions

Cons: The need they feel to serve meat, Some grilled items are a bit greasy for my tastes

jrdelisi

Points +335

Vegan
22 Jan 2024

Multiple vegan breakfast burritos!

As others have said, they can make almost everything on their menu vegan with substitutions (not just leaving things out!). The only thing they can’t make vegan is lox. Their vegan egg is chickpea based and they have vegan cheese and a nacho cheese sauce.
So I LOVED that I had an actual choice in vegan breakfast burritos!
I got the Scramblin Plant breakfast burrito and my husband had the Common Roots burrito adding in nacho cheese sauce. I loved the chickpea egg and everything was cooked perfectly. And it was really filling and inexpensive!

Amybeth207

Points +30

Vegan
12 Jan 2024

Simply fantastic

Thank you for being here and having options. The food is SO delicious. I want to give Five stars, but they won't let me.

OlivineGov

Points +387

Vegan
02 Aug 2023

Many options for breakfast, smoothies and baked good

Cozy cafe. Friendly service. Good wifi. Close to the beach.

Pros: Many options , Good vegan substitute, good proteins

codex

Points +66

Vegan
27 Aug 2022

Lots of options

All the sauces are vegan (mayo, sriracha, etc) and almost everything on the menu can be made vegan. Also have vegan baked goods and a small selection of snacks and drinks in a “general store” type area.

Sengland

Points +122

Vegan
06 Aug 2022

Just amazing

I absolutely love Common Roots. The food is delicious, and the staff is incredible. I wish I could give 5 stars. Do yourself a favor and stop in!

Pros: Most items can be made vegan, The staff are very kind and respectful

Cons: None!

MegganTori

Points +20

Vegan
01 Jul 2022

Exceptional Vegan Food options!

We loved the vegan breakfast burritos we ordered! The staff is wonderful about cooking vegan/ plant-based food separate from other non vegan foods. The smoothies are so delicious and the perfect pick-me-up for the beach!

Updated from previous review on 2022-07-01

Pros: Almost Everything on the menu can be made vegan, Wide variety of vegan snacks & treats , Relaxed atmosphere with super nice staff!!

Cons: No cons - it’s all amazing!

AmybethHurst

Points +67

Vegan
26 May 2022

Deserves 5 stars, but Happy Cow won't let me

Excellent. Every single menu item can be veganized.

Pros: Fresh, Great picnic spots nearby

DebbyKeiran

Points +47

Vegan
26 Oct 2021

Great Vegan Cafe

Most items can be made vegan and in fact that’s how they are meant to be made. Check out the menu. Breakfast and lunch items served all day. Take a chance if you are near Portsmouth and make the journey to Rye. It is worth it! I had a burrito and it was awesome. He makes his own “egg filling”. Lots of vegan baked goods. Definitely will be back if we are nearby! Should be five stars but app won’t let you choose it if not 100% vegan. This is more vegan than not! Five stars in my book.

Pros: Lots of vegan options, Mostly homemade sauces and ingredients , Very friendly owner in the cafe

Dubare14

Points +27

Vegetarian
12 Aug 2021

Great veg-friendly place near the beach!

For lunch we had their gourmet grilled cheese (delicious!) and turkey Reuben sandwich (very good!). Blueberry lemonade was also very good. Friendly service, cute little shop inside, fairly clean bathrooms.

Pros: Good amount of veg options, Compost their waste, Indoor seating or takeout

Cons: No outdoor seating but are close to beach

kyoungbird

Points +1379

Vegan
30 Jul 2021

Great cafe

Great little spot for breakfast lunch or dinner. All of their sauces are vegan. Got the bbq burger, TLT, nacho fries, and muffin and all were delicious. Would definitely recommend. Friendly staff. Also have a yoga studio and a little shop.

Pros: Indoor seating, Lots of good options, Friendly staff

ChristineMorabito

Points +48

Vegan
30 Oct 2020

I wanted to try absolutely everything!

I stumbled across Common Roots after an unsuccessful attempt to visit 2 other Happy Cow suggestions. (I finally learned to call ahead, even if the app indicated that they were open.) I had a great conversation with Chef Frank and he explained how everything on his menu that wasn't already vegan, could be made so. I had a hard time deciding, as there were SO many options. I got a smoothie and a breakfast burrito, with a vegan gyro to bring home for lunch. Frank shared his passion for creative healthy cooking, and how he enjoys experimenting with the myriad of available plant foods. He is also quite passionate about introducing customers to yummy vegan dishes. He clearly loves his job. I would give 5 stars, but the app won't let me because the restaurant also serves some animal products. I will definitely drive out of my way to revisit Common Roots!

Pros: So many vegan options!, Friendly staff, Vegan grocery items also available

KristyTravels

Points +56

Vegan
14 Sep 2020

Absolutely fantastic cafe

Had a lovely vegan breakfast sandwich where the bread was French Toast!

Pros: Many Vegan Options, Interesting flavor combinations , Great owner trying to make the seacoast healthier

Cons: None-just go!

Stacie99

Points +515

Vegan
23 Aug 2020

Delicious

Grabbed a great lunch to have on the beach!
Editing to say I came back the next morning to have a plant breakfast burrito and it was AWESOME!!!!!😀

Pros: Great location , Delicious food

KurtBallou

Points +102

Vegan
07 Oct 2019

Delicious sandwiches!

Rye Beach Market is a cute little spot right across from the beach! It sells and rents surf stuff, has a small grocery section. There’s also a classic diner section, but with a more modern menu. The menu is small but there’s something for everyone. I got a delicious smoothie and amazing breakfast sandwich. My partner, who’s not vegan, but is gluten free was just as happy. Will go back!

LynneD

Points +30

Vegetarian
15 Jun 2018

Convenient to beach

Healthy options to start your day at the beach or a break from the sun to enjoy a bite or have a refreshing smoothie, the also have general items to purchase for your cooler or take home to your summer place. ( I have gone a few times, but grand opening very very soon) ☀️




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