The Root

The Root Building Community Through Local Food

https://linktr.ee/therootcafe Our mission is to build community through local food.
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We seek to foster a sense of connectedness among the individuals, families, organizations, and businesses of central Arkansas by offering a focal point for sustainable activities in the area. We have delicious sandwiches, soups, salads, burgers, brats, fries, and homemade baked goods that feature fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced from local farmers, as well as locally roasted coffees and the bes

t of Arkansas beer. We also host a range of activities from workshops, classes, and speakers to music events and art openings. Through food, education, and community, The Root Cafe is striving to make Little Rock a better place to live by helping to create a more just, sustainable, and delicious food system for central Arkansas.

Food, Fairies, and Folklife, oh my! We’re excited to announce that we’ll be over serving at the Arkansas Folklife Festiv...
06/16/2026

Food, Fairies, and Folklife, oh my! We’re excited to announce that we’ll be over serving at the Arkansas Folklife Festival in North Little Rock from June 26 - 28th! Through music, craft, food, and storytelling, the Arkansas Folklife Festival is a place where heritage comes to life—and where all Arkansans can see themselves reflected in the cultural landscape of their home.

Keep an eye out for a preview of our menu, and we look forward to seeing you there! 🧚✨

He's Kevin! & she's Kim! Together, they would like to cater your next celebration! 🎉From office lunches and staff apprec...
06/13/2026

He's Kevin! & she's Kim! Together, they would like to cater your next celebration! 🎉

From office lunches and staff appreciation events to weddings, family gatherings, birthdays, and everything in between, our catering team is ready to help bring local flavor to your table.

Enjoy farm-to-table eats and treats made with ingredients sourced from Arkansas farmers, producers, and makers whenever possible. Plus, we offer a variety of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options so everyone can find something to love.

Good food brings people together, and we'd be honored to be part of your next event. To get started, reach out to the team at 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴@𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗰𝗮𝗳𝗲.𝗰𝗼𝗺 and let's start planning! 🌱

🎂 GIVEAWAY TIME! 🎂We're celebrating 15 years of The Root the sweetest way we know how: by giving away a WHOLE classic Ro...
06/11/2026

🎂 GIVEAWAY TIME! 🎂

We're celebrating 15 years of The Root the sweetest way we know how: by giving away a WHOLE classic Root Carrot Cake made by our award-winning baker, Brittany Green!

Whether you've been with us since the beginning or just recently discovered your favorite Root meal, we're grateful to have you as part of our community!

To enter:
🍰 Follow either The Root Cafe or The Root at Breckenridge on Facebook (The Root, The Root at Breckenridge) or Instagram (, )

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👥 Tag who you'd share a slice with in the comments!

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟰 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟭:𝟱𝟵 𝗣𝗠, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗺𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿. 𝗡𝗼 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆.

Enter now, spread the word, and help us celebrate this milestone birthday Root-style! 🎉🥕🍰

It’s our 15TH BIRTHDAY this coming Sunday, so we’re taking some time to share a   into a glimpse of our early days! 📸🥕🔎🗓...
06/10/2026

It’s our 15TH BIRTHDAY this coming Sunday, so we’re taking some time to share a into a glimpse of our early days! 📸🥕🔎🗓️

Since opening our doors in 2011, we've welcomed countless patrons from across Arkansas, around the country, and even around the world. We've partnered with farmers, schools, nonprofits, local businesses, and community organizations. We've celebrated milestones, weathered challenges, earned recognition for our commitment to local food, expanded with a second location in Breckenridge Village, and shared thousands of meals along the way.

But more than anything, we've been fortunate enough to be part of your stories. First dates and family traditions. Birthday breakfasts and graduation lunches. Coffee meetings, catch-ups with old friends, celebrations, fundraisers, and everyday moments that became meaningful memories. We've watched children grow up, welcomed new faces to our team, said goodbye to others, and even met a few four-legged friends on the patio!

For 15 years, you've made The Root more than a restaurant. You've made it a community. 🫶

As we celebrate this milestone, we're feeling incredibly grateful for every meal shared, every conversation had, every farmer who supplied our ingredients, every staff member who helped make it happen, and every person who chose to spend part of their day with us!

The weather is warming up & there’s no better place to be than with a cold, refreshing drink under an umbrella! 🍸 Let us...
06/09/2026

The weather is warming up & there’s no better place to be than with a cold, refreshing drink under an umbrella! 🍸 Let us serve you today! ✨️👋

🏁 Ready to get a RUNNING start to the weekend? We've got a fun evening ahead right outside our doors!Join us here in SoM...
06/05/2026

🏁 Ready to get a RUNNING start to the weekend? We've got a fun evening ahead right outside our doors!

Join us here in SoMa Little Rock for an evening of local food, live music, and community as the SoMa Main Street Mile races through downtown! Please note that portions of the street will be closed for the event, but The Root Cafe will be staying open an hour later until 9 PM so you can grab dinner, drinks, or dessert before, during, or after the race. 👋

Plus, enjoy live music in our courtyard by Buh Jones from 6:30 PM to 8:45 PM while you soak in the energy of the evening.

Whether you're running, cheering on participants, or just looking for a fun night out in SoMa, we'd love to see you there! ✨️🥕

Calling all of our vegetarian + vegan friends to the front! 📣✨Y’all need to give our Crispy PBT a try! We’re talking org...
06/03/2026

Calling all of our vegetarian + vegan friends to the front! 📣✨

Y’all need to give our Crispy PBT a try! We’re talking organic pickle brined tofu (PBT!) breaded, fried, & served with sweet pickles, smashed chickpea-parsley salad, & spicy hummus on a Boulevard Bread Company bun for a vegetarian delight! OR sub baguette for a good vegan bite 😎

You can get this sandwich at either lunch or dinner, so make your plans NOW to stop by today!

Let tonight be the night you save room for dessert! 😏The Blackberry Bread Pudding is warm, rich, and topped with a smoot...
06/02/2026

Let tonight be the night you save room for dessert! 😏

The Blackberry Bread Pudding is warm, rich, and topped with a smooth mojito hard sauce that perfectly complements the blackberry-filled dessert. Find it on the dinner specials menu at both Root locations! 📍🥄

A dinner spread you can ONLY find at our The Root at Breckenridge location! 🔍🥕This colorful bowl is our Green Gumbo—slow...
05/30/2026

A dinner spread you can ONLY find at our The Root at Breckenridge location! 🔍🥕

This colorful bowl is our Green Gumbo—slow cooked local greens served with Ralston Family Farms rice + purple hull peas (Kornegay Farms), and you can even add some grilled ham to the mix!

Then you've got the Grilled Sweet Potatoes—coconut curried greens, Ralston Family Farms basmati rice, bok choy and spring onion salad! 😋

Come bring your family & friends to try out a farm-to-table dinner in the heart of Little Rock! 🌙

Today is a great day to join us at The Root Cafe! ✨🧡Have you stopped by for a bite lately? Tell us what you ordered! 👋
05/29/2026

Today is a great day to join us at The Root Cafe! ✨🧡Have you stopped by for a bite lately? Tell us what you ordered! 👋

Address

1500 Main Street
Little Rock, AR
72202

Opening Hours

Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 8pm
Sunday 8am - 8pm

Telephone

(501)4140423

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