Root 31 Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Root 31, a delightful culinary haven in Rochester, NY, where the warmth of a café meets the vibrancy of pizza and brunch specialties. Known for its casual atmosphere and mouth-watering menu, Root 31 caters to all tastes, offering vegan options and a curated selection of smoothies and milkshakes that are sure to please.
Highlights include fresh creations like the "Given Lemons" smoothie and the indulgent "Chocolate Peanut Butter" milkshake, both priced at just $7.80. The restaurant also stands out for its commitment to sustainability, using compostable containers and plastic-free packaging.
- Offers outdoor seating and dog-friendly options
- Provides a fun, family-friendly environment with a special focus on kids
- Features catering services for gatherings and events
Whether you're grabbing a quick lunch or enjoying a leisurely brunch with loved ones, Root 31 invites you to savor every bite and sip in a cozy setting.
Smoothies
Given Lemons
Fresh-squeezed lemon juice, white apple juice, lemon sorbet
Berry Fresh
Blueberry, raspberry, strawberry
Strawberry Patch
Strawberries, nonfat vanilla yogurt
Razzed-Up Raspberry
Raspberry, nonfat vanilla yogurt
Sunny Day
Ripe fresh banana, strawberry, nonfat vanilla yogurt
Mango Ginger Zip
Mango, ginger simple syrup, lemon sorbet
Smoothie Special
Vanilla Bean
Topped with fresh homemade whipped cream
Chocolate
Topped with fresh homemade whipped cream
Chocolate Peanut Butter
Topped with fresh homemade whipped cream
Raspberry
Topped with fresh homemade whipped cream
Fresh Strawberry
Topped with fresh homemade whipped cream
Bananas Foster
Topped with fresh homemade whipped cream
Milkshake Special
Milkshake
Cold Drinks & Juice
Alani Nu Energy
Bottled Water
Essenza S. Pellegrino
Fiji Water
FIZ Pop Sodas
Fountain Drinks
Harney & Sons
Healthy Juices
Icelandic 330 ml Glass
Icelandic PH Water
Icelandic Sparkling
Kombucha
Natalie's Lemonade
Organic Vally 1% Milk
Organic Vally Chocolate Milk
Pellegrino
Latte
Iced Frappuccino
Specialty Drinks
Coffee
Freshly Brewed Coffee
Evening Star Coffee from Avon, NY
Steamer
Steamed milk with flavor shot
Double Hot Chocolate
Black Eye Coffee
Cafe Au Lait
Cafe Latte
Cappuccino
Macchiato
Cafe Americano
Iced Coffee (16 oz.)
Espresso
Double Espresso
Espresso Shot
Hot Tea
Iced Tea Regular
Iced Tea Flavored
Tea Latte
Chai Tea Latte
Tea
Katboocha Draft
katboocha
Regular Croissant
Chocolate Croissant
Bagel
Egg Sandwich
Avocado and Egg
Yogurt & Granola
Large Yogurt & Granola
Oatmeal with Fruit
Oatmeal with Granola
Breakfast
Breakfast Wraps
Veggie Breakfast Wrap
Scrambled Eggs with zucchini, peppers, onions, spinach, quinoa, choice of cheese
Chorizo Wrap
Scrambled Eggs with chorizo sausage, onions, peppers, manchego cheese
Bacon and Asparagus
Scrambled Eggs with bacon, cheddar, asparagus
Sausage and Feta
Scrambled Eggs with pork sausage, feta cheese, spinach, scallions
Ancient Grain Waffles
A healthful twist on a classic breakfast. Quinoa-studded waffles served with New York Maple Syrup
French Crepe
A 100-year-old classic French recipe. Served with fresh fruits, vanilla bean and whipped cream
Quiche du Jour
Freshly baked with sauted onions, nitrate-free bacon, Swiss cheese. Served with fresh greens.
Veggie Quiche du jour
A daily selection of fresh vegetables. Freshly baked and served with fresh greens.
Root 31 Classic Breakfast
A great start to the day! Two eggs cooked to your liking, served with our nitrate-free bacon, choice of toast and homefries
Eggs Benedict
"Amazing Grains" English muffins, Canadian bacon, and poached eggs, topped with fresh Hollandaise sauce
Root Style French Toast
Two slices freshly toasted served with New York Maple Syrup
Sweet Potato Pancakes
Sweet Potato Pancakes topped with housemade granola, sliced banana, caramel sauce and whipped cream
Brunch Yogurt and Granola
Fresh, healthy, savory. Nonfat yogurt with homemade granola and fresh fruits
Food (Available weekends until 1 PM)
Drinks (Available weekends until 1 PM)
Orange Juice
Rooktail
Veggie Virgin Bloody Mary
House and Home (Ve)
Chef blend greens, cucumber, carrot, grape tomatoes, fresh berries, in-season fresh veggies, croutons
Root31 Caesar
Romaine, croutons, shaved fresh hard cheese, tossed in house Caesar dressing
Strawberry Fields (V)
Daily Compost Pile (Ve)
There is no garbage on this plate! House-blend greens, carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, assorted roasted vegetables, brown rice & quinoa salad
Traditional Cobb
Chopped romaine, grilled chicken, egg, avocado, blue cheese, bacon, tomato, carrot, red onion
Beets and Sweet (V)
Roasted beets, sweet potato, goat cheese, quinoa salad, spinach, craisins, almonds tossed with lemon vinaigrette
Southwest Salad (V)
Harvest Salad (Ve)
Mixed greens, julienne apple, shaved fennel, dried cranberries, tossed with a cider vinaigrette
Salad Special
Side House Salad
Salads
Specialties on Flat Bread
Smoked Salmon on Flat Bread
With capers, red onions, tomato, shaved eggs, tzatziki
Southwest Flat Bread
Cyprus Hummus (Ve)
Served with Naan bread, celery, carrots
Cyprus Hummus TO SHARE (Ve)
Sweet Pork Flatbread
Mediterranean Flat Bread (V)
Soup of the Day (Cup)
Soup of the Day (Bowl)
Soup (Copy)
Wraps
Vermont Turkey
Apple craisin chutney, sharp Vermont cheddar, turkey, mixed greens
Veggie Wrap (V)
Romaine, spinach, carrots, tomato, cucumber, avocado, portobello mushroom, mozzarella cheese with balsamic dressing
Turkey Mango
Turkey, mango chutney, spinach, bell pepper
Thai Tofu (Ve)
Tofu, spinach, cucumbers, carrot, cilantro, basil, peanut sauce
Chicken Breast Wrap
Herb marinated or blackened, with arugula, tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil mayo
Chicken Caesar
Herb marinated or blackened, with romaine, parmigiano reggiano, croutons
Chicken Salad
With lettuce, tomato, field greens, sprouts
Tuna Salad
With lettuce, tomato, field greens, sprouts
Grilled Cheese
Tomato, double bacon with cheddar, American, Swiss or provolone
Reuben
Corned beef, pastrami with sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, Russian dressing on rye bread
Vegetarian (V)
With zucchini, yellow squash, peppers, fresh mozzarella, tomato, onions, spinach, balsamic glaze
Roasted Turkey
With bacon, avocado, Pepper Jack cheese, arugula, peppadew aioli
BBQ Chicken Breast
Herb marinated or blackened with provolone, bacon, BBQ sauce, lettuce tomato
Grilled Salmon on Brioche Roll
With lettuce, tomato, coleslaw, bacon, basil mayonnaise
Cuban
Pulled pork, Swiss, ham, pickle, dijon honey served on a hoagie roll
Chicken Gyro
Sandwich Special
BLT
Sandwiches
Quesadillas & Burritos
Three-Cheese Quesadilla (V)
Manchego, cheddar, mozzarella
Veggie Quesadilla (V)
With zucchini, yellow onions, peppers, asparagus, mozzarella, provolone
Chicken Quesadilla
Herb marinated or blackened with cheddar, black beans, tomato
Veggie Burrito (V)
Zucchini, squash, peppers, onions, asparagus, Kalamata olives, rice, beans, cheese, lettuce, tomato, taco sauce
Meat Burrito
Choice of chicken, steak or pork with rice, beans, cheese, lettuce, tomato, taco sauce
Root Veggie Burger (V) (GF)
House-made, gluten-free veggie burger made with lentils, black beans and seasonal veggies
R31 Cheeseburger
With cheddar, American, Swiss, blue or Pepper Jack cheese and lettuce, tomato
Turkey Burger
Pepper Jack cheese, chipotle ranch sauce, lettuce, tomato
Burgers
Kids Menu
Butternana (V)
Peanut butter, fresh comb honey, ripe banana in a grilled wheat wrap
Kids Grilled Cheese (V)
Toasted grilled cheese without crust, choice of cheese
Chicken and Cheese Wrap
Herb-marinated chicken with lettuce, choice of cheese
Mac and Cheese (V)
Homestyle macaroni and cheese
Kid's Pizza Flatbread (V)
Red or white sauce, mozzarella cheese
Kid's Drink
R31 Pizza
Margherita Pizza (V)
Fresh basil, tomato, mozzarella, red sauce
Garden Harvest Pizza (Ve)
Zucchini, yellow squash, shiitake mushrooms, spinach, grape tomatoes, artichokes, Kalamata olives
Chef's Style White Pizza
White sauce, mozzarella, parmigiano reggiano, bacon, capers, onions, arugula topping
Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Mozzarella, chicken, hot sauce, crumbly blue cheese
Mac and Cheese Pizza
Cheese sauce base, bacon, tomatoes, pasta, cheddar, mozzarella
BBQ Pizza
BBQ, breaded chicken and pulled pork, mozzarella, cheddar, tomato
Pizza of the Day
Pizza
Plant Based Specials
Beyond Italian Hoagie
Beyond Meat hot Italian sausage, peppers, onions, provolone cheese, served on a Vienna hoagie with shredded iceberg lettuce and topped with chipotle ranch
Falafel Bowl
Homemade chickpea falafels served in a naan bread bowl with shredded iceberg lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, topped with tzatziki and feta cheese