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Vegan bar and restaurant, opened Dec 2015. Menu changes weekly and can be found online. Open Tue-Fri 11:00am-7:00pm, Sat 10:00am-7:00pm, Sun 10:00am-3:00pm. Closed Mon.
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223 W Walnut St, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA, 17603
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132 Reviews
First Review by Jodipiglet
Aubrieyvonne
Points +69
Delicious Food/Great Service - Edit
Went here for my 21st birthday and the food was delicious! I had the wings as an appetizer and the po-boy for my entree. Everything was delicious and I highly recommend this place! Also the rosé cider I had to drink was very smooth. My mom (an omni) even raves about how good the food was! It’s hard to find bars that serve any vegan food other than french fries, let alone finding a bar that is completely vegan! This place is a gem. The restaurant is in a cute area to walk around.
Read morePros: Serves alcohol, Delicious food/seasonal changing menus, Staff was very knowledgeable
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raiceratops
Points +162
Hit or miss - Edit
I've had more awful dining experiences at Root than not, unfortunately, but the few times it's been good I've had the pleasure of enjoying some of the best vegan food of my life. Definitely stay farrrr away from the Big Mic at all costs. It's absolutely dreadful.
Read morePros: Large menu, Menu changes seasonally, Great atmosphere
Cons: Food either great or completely devoid of flavor, Understaffed, Long wait times
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FONZIE.S
Points +26
GREAT FOOD GREAT SERVICE!!..VEGANLIFE - Edit
Was passing through lancaster for an event and this popped up on the app and it was worth the drive!!..ROOT👍🏾
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vegmia
Points +134
awesomesauce - Edit
it was so good i forgot to take a picture. staff, experience, prices and menu was great. i want to try it all!
Read morePros: all, even desserts, prices were very appropriate
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Plank
Points +58
Best Vegan Place - Edit
This is my favorite restaurant since I've gone vegan. It's fully vegan with a rotating menu. They have a bunch of good vegan beer. They have awesome regular selections like the wings. They generally always have some kind of vegan sandwich with fries plus a few different creative takes on normally non-vegan dishes. I'd recommend giving it a shot whether you're vegan or not.
Read morePros: Vegan Beer, Vegan Food
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RobotSteve
Points +26
Awesome selection - Edit
As a gluten free vegan, I was delighted by the enchilada dip with nachos. The cauliflower chorizo tacos were very good as well. The music was just the right volume and the space was open, attractive and very clean. The staff was very friendly and attentive. We’ll definitely return.
Read morePros: Lots of gluten-free vegan options , Great staff, Spacious environment
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Scholemillers
Points +868
Glad it’s here, but underwhelmed. - Edit
The quality of the dishes did not meet what I was expecting based on the ambiance and menu descriptions. Glad the place exists though. We had sweet chili wings (the highlight), tacos, and the po boy.
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veggie_htx
Points +2089
So so - Edit
Think I went on an off day right before they changed seasonal menus, so that influenced my experience. They were out of many things: we would order and the server would come back several times saying they're out. They should have known up front before we ordered what the kitchen was out of.I ordered a calzone and paid full price, but half of the ingredients listed in the menu description we're not in the dish. Food, service and overall experience fell flat. Would give it another chance if I'm there again though.
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Hlkhoffman
Points +13
Has gone downhill - Edit
Previously this restaurant was a favorite. I'm changing that.
Read moreHad the special "Greek Tacos". I asked the waitress if they were soft shell corn tortillas and she said, YES. They came out and were white wheat. Again I asked for soft shell corn tortillas and they came out on hard shells.
I can't eat crunchy things. Besides, they were stale, had 2 mushrooms on each which tasted like vinegar one with a very large piece of onion. Not at all appetizing. The waitress was very loud and tried to argue with me. Another waitress took tacos away but didn't ask if I wanted to order anything else until she gave us the check.
Started w/ side salad and the carrots were the sizes of hockey pucks and the onion was so large that it overtook the delicate greens. The salad dressing was good but $5 for a small side salad that didn't match up with the price was disappointing.
The portions vs. price had always been an issue but for a Vegan place, I paid the price up until now.
So sad because this was one of my favorite restaurants in Lancaster being a Vegan.
Pros: Vegan
Cons: poor service, poor quality of food, small portions
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MissRiva
Points +49
Delicious Hot Spot! - Edit
Vegan Bar (sports on tv) and restaurant! What more could you ask for?
Read moreFood is desirable and delicious. There's street parking or a small parking lot right before the building in alley way.
There's restrooms and a lounge area.
Pros: Plenty of a variation of vegan food.
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@Kendraisoutside
Points +1072
Thumbs up - Edit
It used to be kinda subpar but it's definitely getting much better!!
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Moriahmg814
Points +31
I would try again - Edit
I traveled more than an hour for this restaurant. I didn’t like everything I ate but the manager/owner was very kind about this and took the food off of my bill. I appreciate great customer service and if I’m in the area again I’d love to try again
Read morePros: Good customer service , Friendly staff
Cons: Inconsistent meal tastes
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atdrago
Points +50
Great food and atmosphere - Edit
This is a nice small bar / restaurant with great vegan cooking. They make everything they can in-house (including the seitan), have fantastic hot wings, and a creative owner who aims to please. Staff is friendly, informative, and attentive.
Read morePros: Creative owner / chef, Hot wings (lots of flavor options), Fantastic entrees and desserts
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jellybean
Points +202
Great find - Edit
were in from out of town and so happy to have found Root. The sweet potato nachos were so delicious. Enjoyed our meals as well. So many choices to choose from , will have to go back and try more.
Read moreStaff was very friendly and service was prompt.
Wish they were closer to me.
Pros: sweet potato nachos, friendly staff, good variety of choices
Cons: too far to just pop in
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shanbogen
Points +213
Vegan place in Lancaster!! - Edit
We were so pleasantly surprised to see an all-vegan spot in Lancaster?! PA is really stepping up its game!
Read moreAbsolutely love the space. Airy, spacious, beautiful exposed brick, clean bathrooms, good location near the downtown shopping area. Also, the food is VERY reasonably priced! Yay!
Food was mostly great, here is what we had.
Chorizo stuffed poblanos - a little disappointed by these, sauce was great, the poblanos seemed to be roasted as opposed to fried, which is fine in theory, but they were a little hard to cut through. It was difficult to eat as an appetizer, the filling was not remarkable. Definitely not bad, but not that good.
Chef's salad - I gave my hubby side eye for ordering a salad but it was truly incredible so I ate my words. Not sure how they made their homemade cheeze but it was great, mild, creamy, nice chew. Delicious tofu, beautiful fresh avocado, great crunch from the sunflower seeds, and of course, their vegan ranch style dressing was AMAZING! Yum, we essentially licked the plate.
Stuffed portobello - Didn't try this, allergic to mushrooms, but hubby said he enjoyed it. I had a nibble of the mashed potatoes and Brussels, both were seasoned nicely, both were a little more greasy than I'd prefer and the Brussels sprouts were a little on the soft side texture wise.
Beet burger - the patty was kind of comically small compared to the bun but it tasted good. I loved the apple and cabbage slaw on this with a hint of ginger. It needed a little more sauce. The fries were beautiful but a little greasy and undersalted for my preference.
We both agreed, we'd definitely eat here again! I'd love to try the pizzas, I saw another table getting one and it looked so good. A couple of the things we got weren't total hits but overall this place was very good, I'd be excited to try more things! Love that they do their own homemade cheese etc too.
Updated from previous review on 2018-11-25
Pros: Homemade plant-based food, lots of fresh options, Great flavors, Lovely space
Cons: Execution inconsistent at times
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RickKott
Points +42
Must Go! - Edit
Great atmosphere and extremely friendly staff. Everyone is very pleasant and helpful. The food was absolutely delicious. I had the cornbread French toast in the morning and the Jerk Burger for lunch. Highly recommend. This is a no brained.
Read morePros: Everything is Vegan, Delicious Food, Great staff
Cons: I couldn’t find any
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Lauren_Richey
Points +30
All Vegan Restaurant - Edit
I look forward to trying a new dish
Read moreevery time I'm back in the area. Though,
their Sweet Chili Seitan Wings are my favorite! Always a positive experience & the food is fairly priced for the amount you receive in my opinion.
Pros: entirely vegan menu, convenient location , good atmosphere
Cons: small restaurant
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trishalbano13
Points +25
Good comfort food - Edit
I come to York PA about once a year on business and there's not many options for a Vegan in this area. Until I found Root, which is worth the drive to historic Lancaster. It is more on the side of good comfort food, and would not make the WSLF guidelines. With that said, I'm ok with this because their creativeness keeps me coming back for more each visit. I pretty much eat here every night I'm in town. This trip I went 3 nights in a row and was able to try something new. They change the menu about every 8 weeks. They can be slow if busy, but it's worth the wait since they make everything on site. I find the prices typical but if you're outside of a metro area it may feel too expensive. To spend $25 on an appetizer and entree is not unfathomable to me. Atmosphere is easy going. No one cares who you are and what you look like. It's all good!
Read morePros: Creative, good food, Easy going, relaxed atmosphere, Prices decent
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XOXO
Points +1836
Simple food - Edit
Nothing that will blow you away (unless you come from an area lacking tons of vegan options) but still good enough to enjoy. Best option around if passing by.
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Lostear
Points +34
Fantastic food - Edit
Managed to convince my girlfriend’s mom and her fiancé to come and now they are stopping by themselves once in a while despite the fiancé being a stereotypical steak and potatoes guy, emphasis on steak. When I first visited Lancaster, I ate there every single night of the week. They had decent daily special that was delicious and allowed me to try different things that they offered. I love their ‘suicide’ hot sauce on the seitan wings and would ask for it on pizzas and other dishes, heh.
Read morePros: Good varieties of dishes, Plenty of alcohols for 21+, Very affordable. Especially w/ the daily specials
Cons: Can be pretty slow on a busy night, I’ve found the bartender to be a little aloof, Not all employees are vegan themselves
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NicoleHeth
Points +58
Favorite restraunt - Edit
I love going to this place because I feel at home. It's amazing because I can order anything on the menu, which is something i'm not used to. The employees are awesome and efficient. I've never been disappointed and I especially like the aesthetic.
Read morePros: Options, affordable, takeout
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maip
Points +74
so so good - Edit
Went in for early dinner and had a delicious meal. Eggplant wrapped risotto, and edamame dumplings. They’re alcohol selection is really awesome too, had the doppelbock.
Read morePros: tasty food, nice venue
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EliseErickson
Points +78
Great Quick Stop - Edit
Stopped by here for some takeout on my way to a non-vegan party. The jackfruit quesadilla was delicious and even the non-vegans that I got to try it loved it. Service was a bit slow but it was a busy Friday night.
Read moreCan't wait to come back and try more options!
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Amerforth3
Points +15
Root Vegan - Edit
The food was good for the most part (the potato tofu curry was too plain according to my sister). I had an eggplant pesto dish that tasted wonderful. The only bad news was that my sister, who is gluten free, could not have many of the options on the menu because even the gluten free options had things in there that she could not have (like tomatoes and cauliflower). Also they were a little understaffed on the waiting staff so the service was a little slow. However, it was nonetheless still a good restaurant, my mom, who is allergic to dairy, loved it especially.
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Reasonably sized portions, Great food (mostly)
Cons: Not enough waiters/waitresses, Not a lot of options without tomatoes, Lack of desserts
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victoria1024
Points +490
Love - Edit
The environment is so welcoming, awesome staff, very reasonable prices, and awesome vegan food.
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JamesHamilton
Points +8
Just okay - Edit
Apps: potato nachos & medium wings. Nachos were so bland and disappointing. Wings were a bit better; they were medium but still had a bit of kick. Asked for a side of ranch but it wasn't very good. The seitan was very dense, would have been nice to see a more tender texture. It's not a buffalo sauce, btw.
Read moreMain course: wife got a salad which she barely touched. I got the KFC bowl, which was pretty good. The "gravy" was very thin but had a nice flavor. It also came with a side of cauliflower, which was way too much food but also had me questioning whether the mash was potato or cauliflower because the aroma was so strong and it was pretty chunky.
Service was okay. They brought me the wrong wine but fixed it quickly. There is apparently a full bar but they don't tell you and I didn't notice because it was behind me. (There was not even a mention like, "the draft list is on the board behind you", even though we mentioned that it was our first visit. This is mostly notable because there is a placard on the table for wine & bottled beer.) Had to ask twice for ranch. There is a jukebox, and when it is on it is obnoxiously loud. There were no desserts.
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Jamie9705
Points +831
All vegan! - Edit
100% vegan food and a full vegan bar! Good food, decent service and it's a cool place!
Read morePros: 100% vegan!, Full bar, Menu changes every so often - good variety
Cons: Service can be slow
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