Vegan
American
Organic
Fast food
Delivery
Take-out
Fusion
Gluten-free
Breakfast
Fully vegan, gluten-free fast-casual restaurant with a focus on whole foods. Menu includes customizable, made-to-order grain bowls, french fries, cauliflower bites, fritters, cold-pressed juices, smoothies and cocktails. All organic. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-8:30pm.
20 Reviews
First Review by zachfawaz
bernbern
Points +130
Good vegan lunch spot - Edit
Their buffalo cauliflower is very good. Nice to have so many good vegan options on the menu if going to lunch in the area.
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VictoriaKuhl
Points +24
Great vegan bowls - Edit
Had lunch on their outside seating. Great service and the bowls were big, filling and very good flavors put together. We got the Cowboy and the umami mushroom bowls.
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ahwn
Points +88
Great food and staff - Edit
Visited on their 6 month anniversary. Food is akin to a vegan version of CAVA. Enjoyed the bowl, mint smoothie and chia pudding.
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DianeMM
Points +1210
Flavorful and delicious! - Edit
A custom-made bowl with two different kinds of fritters (buffalo red pep so good!) and lots of yummy toppings was perfect! Paired with a date smoothie and some shared fries....delicious!
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MadHatter
Points +24
Great food and great experience. - Edit
Fantastic. Great food. Gluten free and vegan. I’m in heaven. Please visit to keep this gem around. The young woman making the bowl took care in making it, not just slopping it in like other chains.
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VeganBeans
Points +182
Pretty good - Edit
The fritters are so yummy and so were the majority of the toppings. I really enjoyed the kale base I chose, it was so crisp delicious and tangy.
Read moreOnly thing I don’t really recommend were the fries bc they were a little burnt and soggy despite being fresh out the oven
Got a smoothie too and if you’re used to super sugary drinks, you’ll find there isn’t very much sweetness to it. Which is perfect for me bc I get overwhelmed by overly sweet beverages. But if you have a sweet tooth you may be taken aback
Pros: Affordable bowls
Cons: Kinda stingy with the dressing , Pricy fries
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JBA
Points +21
Lovely place - Edit
Very nice find. Delicious ingredients, fresh and wholesome. What I’d make for myself if I put 8 ingredients in my bowls. Terrific staff, too.
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LJVegan
Points +2358
🤍🌱 - Edit
Just like everyone else, I loved it. The people are very friendly, the atmosphere is great, and the food is fresh and delicious!
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pvw1970
Points +142
Wonderful! - Edit
Really tasty. I had the harissa bowl which was filling and delicious. Really good drinks and all cutlery etc is green too. Ethical and vegan groceries. Very clean and pleasant decor. Friendly and welcoming staff. So pleased I found the place. Loved it. Will be back! Thanks!
Read morePros: Tasty and nourishing , Lots of choice , Friendly staff and great decor
Cons: If only there was a Rooted3 in my town!
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pw93403
Points +20
Amazing taste and quality - Edit
Really loved the bowls. So many high quality ingredients to choose from and all gf and vegan. Very friendly staff and nice atmosphere. Excited to return for the cauliflower bites and smoothies. Will definitely be back and highly recommend.
Read morePros: Excellent food, Friendly staff, Cute outdoor seating
Cons: None
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JoshuaGurland
Points +28
My new favorite - Edit
Just tried Rooted3 for the first time and I was very impressed. The chef curated bowls were delicious and full of flavor with ingredients that were fresh. The service was fast and friendly. Definitely my new favorite fast casual in Bethesda. Can't wait to go back and try more stuff.
Read morePros: Service, Flavors , Atmosphere
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Mika1975
Points +319
Loved everything!! - Edit
Loved the food and design of this place.
Read moreSo Great to have a 100% vegan and GF.
Pros: Healthy , Tasty , Beautiful place
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KRISPYKALE1999
Points +18
Amazing food - Edit
The food and the people were great. Great service and yummy food, couldn’t ask for much more.
Read morePros: Healthy, Yummy, Nice people
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carolion7
Points +11
Allergen-friendly delicious dining - Edit
Wonderful place offering tasty food that also happens to be vegan and allergen friendly! In addition to generous bowls made with super fresh ingredients, the menu has appetizer items (like fries and fritters) and smoothies. They also offer a little grocery/market area with tons of allergen-friendly products. Atmosphere is warm and welcoming. So glad to have this place in Bethesda!
Read moreDietary restrictions: Menu is free of top allergens. GREAT for someone avoiding gluten, dairy, and soy! Can eat everything on the menu!
Pros: Food free of top allergens, Warm and welcoming atmosphere, Generous portions
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SusanVegana
Points +562
Fresh. Colorful. Allergen-free - Edit
I visited Rooted3 on opening Saturday 1/27 and again Sunday 1/28 with the Vegan Society of DC. Love that they’ve taken care to eliminate allergens from their offerings. It’s fun to build your own grain bowl with all their ingredients!!! I tried a little bit of almost everything both days.
Read moreMy only issue is that I found the sautéed toppings too salty and too oily. Would rather see the foods sautéed in vegan broth or water. No added salt. Let diners salt their own dishes. Both oils and salt cause inflammation. #Veganuary
Pros: Wide variety of toppings. , Great smoothies & juices, Nice retail store items, too!
Cons: Toppings, dressings are too salty, Too many greasy toppings, Need more raw toppings.
rooted3
Hi Susan, thanks so much for trying us out! We want to get things perfect during our first month of being open, so feedback like this is very important to us and helps us grow! We will definitely look into adding more raw toppings, and adding options that do not include our organic extra virgin olive oil or salt! Hope to see you again!
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Alysoun Mahoney
Points +853
Heaven for health-conscious and allergen-conscious diners! - Edit
Rooted3 is heaven for health conscious and allergen conscious diners! The menu is completely plant-based and free of the 9 main allergens. There are dozens of options for the build-your-own bowls, prepared with delectable spices and light sauces.
Read moreI had lunch with a group on their second day after opening, and chose for my bowl arugula, herby brown basmati rice, cauli samosas, rainbow roasted potatoes, vinaigrette roasted broccoli, crispy chickpeas, roasted pepitas, umami roasted sunflower seeds, herbed lentils, citrus pickled cabbage, watermelon radish, and lemon vinaigrette on the side. I loved everything!
I also ordered a blueberry lemon spritzer, and got to taste a mint mylkshake -- also delish. There are lots of other amazing sounding smoothies and other beverages too.
Pros: Healthy and allergen-free 100% plant-based food, Creative use of spices and light sauces, Welcoming staff
Cons: No cons!
rooted3
Hi Alysoun, thank you so much for stopping by and for your very kind words! We absolutely loved meeting you, and are so glad that you enjoyed everything. The Veg Society was a delight to have, and we hope to see you all again soon!
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ElissaBVegan
Points +2980
Vegan, Organic & Delicious! - Edit
What a great addition to the DC area dining scene! Excellent and healthy options galore - see pics! #Veganuary
Read morePros: 100% vegan , Friendly and fast service , They sell specialty foods and swag!
rooted3
Hi Elissa, thanks so much for stopping by and adding some awesome pics! We are so glad you enjoyed everything, and it was wonderful meeting you! (It was also an honor being able to put up our badge! How exciting!) We hope to see you again soon!
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daroff
Points +1613
Excellent Plant-Based Organic GF Bowls + Smoothies - Edit
We enjoyed two bowls (Umami Shroom Cauli Samosa)and an appetizer (Buffalo Cauliflower Bites), as well as Homemade Spritzers on opening night.
Read moreEverything is incredibly fresh and tasty. I highly recommend the dishes we had - and look forward to trying more items on the very creative and very healthy menu.
Everything in the restaurant is “fully plant based and top 9, allergen free.” So whether you are plant based, gluten free, prefer to eat anti-inflammatory, Rooted 3 is the place to go.
The restaurant is open every day starting at 7:30am. Smoothie and drink menu items are available all day. The full restaurant menu (including bowls and sides) starts at 10:30 AM. As of now, they close at 9:30pm every night.
#Veganuary
Pros: Delicious, Healthy , Plant-Based
rooted3
Hi Daroff, thanks so much for the kind words and great pics! We are so glad that you enjoyed everything, and hope to see you again soon!
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NaderF
Points +17
Great all-vegan fast-casual fare and market - Edit
I had the pleasure of dining on opening day. There are so many options! The bowl was great: super fresh ingredients and great flavors. You can tell that the owners understand the vegan diet, with lots of balanced and protein-rich options and great care taken regarding allergens. The market section has many items, from snacks to staples, that you won’t find at normal grocery stores. The staff were very warm and attentive.
Read morePros: Very creative fritters, Fresh and varied veg, Rare market items
Cons: Some of the fritters were slightly dry, I’d like a sauce or topping that is highly spicy
rooted3
Hi Nader, thanks so much for stopping by and we are so glad that you enjoyed everything! Thank you for the feedback too, learning what we can do better is very important to us, and helps us learn what changes we can make to get things perfect during our first month of being open. We are changing our fritter recipe slightly so that they all come out with the perfect texture, so we hope to see you again soon! (We are also going to add a spicy sauce that uses lots of fresh jalapeños starting next week - so thanks for the suggestion!)
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zachfawaz
Points +25
Must visit for every vegan. Absolutely Amazing! - Edit
Their build your own bowl has so many wonderful items to choose from. I was particularly impressed with the lentil orzo, sweet cornbread jalapeño, watermelon radish, and herbaceous ranch. Rooted3 also has a great marketplace with many unique vegan items that I look forward to trying in the future. I definitely recommend! #Veganuary
Read morePros: Full Vegan, Quality, Amazing Service
rooted3
Hi Zach, thanks so much for stopping by! We are so glad that you enjoyed everything, and for the kind words! We hope to see you again soon!
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