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

$7.80

Berry Fresh

Blueberry, raspberry, strawberry

$7.80

Strawberry Patch

Strawberries, nonfat vanilla yogurt

$7.80

Razzed-Up Raspberry

Raspberry, nonfat vanilla yogurt

$7.80

Sunny Day

Ripe fresh banana, strawberry, nonfat vanilla yogurt

$7.80

Mango Ginger Zip

Mango, ginger simple syrup, lemon sorbet

$7.80

Smoothie Special

$7.80

Vanilla Bean

Topped with fresh homemade whipped cream

$7.80

Chocolate

Topped with fresh homemade whipped cream

$7.80

Chocolate Peanut Butter

Topped with fresh homemade whipped cream

$7.80

Raspberry

Topped with fresh homemade whipped cream

$7.80

Fresh Strawberry

Topped with fresh homemade whipped cream

$7.80

Bananas Foster

Topped with fresh homemade whipped cream

$7.80

Milkshake Special

$7.80

Milkshake

Cold Drinks & Juice

Alani Nu Energy

$4.00

Bottled Water

$2.00

Essenza S. Pellegrino

$3.00

Fiji Water

$3.50

FIZ Pop Sodas

$3.00

Fountain Drinks

$3.50

Harney & Sons

$4.50

Healthy Juices

$3.90

Icelandic 330 ml Glass

$3.00

Icelandic PH Water

$4.50

Icelandic Sparkling

$4.50

Kombucha

$6.50

Natalie's Lemonade

$4.90

Organic Vally 1% Milk

$2.50

Organic Vally Chocolate Milk

$2.50

Pellegrino

$4.00

Latte

$5.50

Iced Frappuccino

$6.00

Specialty Drinks

Coffee

Freshly Brewed Coffee

Evening Star Coffee from Avon, NY

$2.60

Steamer

Steamed milk with flavor shot

$3.80

Double Hot Chocolate

$4.50

Black Eye Coffee

$3.90

Cafe Au Lait

$4.30

Cafe Latte

$5.00

Cappuccino

$5.00

Macchiato

$5.00

Cafe Americano

$4.50

Iced Coffee (16 oz.)

$5.40

Espresso

$2.90

Double Espresso

$4.90

Espresso Shot

$2.00

Hot Tea

$3.00

Iced Tea Regular

$3.50

Iced Tea Flavored

$3.50

Tea Latte

$3.50

Chai Tea Latte

$5.40

Tea

Katboocha Draft

katboocha

$7.68

Regular Croissant

$4.00

Chocolate Croissant

$4.00

Bagel

$3.27

Egg Sandwich

$7.10

Avocado and Egg

$14.37

Yogurt & Granola

$4.03

Large Yogurt & Granola

$9.43

Oatmeal with Fruit

$5.75

Oatmeal with Granola

$5.75

Breakfast

Breakfast Wraps

Veggie Breakfast Wrap

Scrambled Eggs with zucchini, peppers, onions, spinach, quinoa, choice of cheese

$13.80

Chorizo Wrap

Scrambled Eggs with chorizo sausage, onions, peppers, manchego cheese

$15.18

Bacon and Asparagus

Scrambled Eggs with bacon, cheddar, asparagus

$13.80

Sausage and Feta

Scrambled Eggs with pork sausage, feta cheese, spinach, scallions

$13.80

Ancient Grain Waffles

A healthful twist on a classic breakfast. Quinoa-studded waffles served with New York Maple Syrup

$11.27

French Crepe

A 100-year-old classic French recipe. Served with fresh fruits, vanilla bean and whipped cream

$11.27

Quiche du Jour

Freshly baked with sauted onions, nitrate-free bacon, Swiss cheese. Served with fresh greens.

$14.72

Veggie Quiche du jour

A daily selection of fresh vegetables. Freshly baked and served with fresh greens.

$14.72

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

$14.38

Eggs Benedict

"Amazing Grains" English muffins, Canadian bacon, and poached eggs, topped with fresh Hollandaise sauce

$15.87

Root Style French Toast

Two slices freshly toasted served with New York Maple Syrup

$11.27

Sweet Potato Pancakes

Sweet Potato Pancakes topped with housemade granola, sliced banana, caramel sauce and whipped cream

$13.23

Brunch Yogurt and Granola

Fresh, healthy, savory. Nonfat yogurt with homemade granola and fresh fruits

$9.76

Food (Available weekends until 1 PM)

Drinks (Available weekends until 1 PM)

Orange Juice

$9.20

Rooktail

$9.43

Veggie Virgin Bloody Mary

$9.43

House and Home (Ve)

Chef blend greens, cucumber, carrot, grape tomatoes, fresh berries, in-season fresh veggies, croutons

$11.39

Root31 Caesar

Romaine, croutons, shaved fresh hard cheese, tossed in house Caesar dressing

$13.23

Strawberry Fields (V)

$15.18

Daily Compost Pile (Ve)

There is no garbage on this plate! House-blend greens, carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, assorted roasted vegetables, brown rice & quinoa salad

$14.84

Traditional Cobb

Chopped romaine, grilled chicken, egg, avocado, blue cheese, bacon, tomato, carrot, red onion

$18.28

Beets and Sweet (V)

Roasted beets, sweet potato, goat cheese, quinoa salad, spinach, craisins, almonds tossed with lemon vinaigrette

$17.14

Southwest Salad (V)

$15.18

Harvest Salad (Ve)

Mixed greens, julienne apple, shaved fennel, dried cranberries, tossed with a cider vinaigrette

$14.84

Salad Special

$16.10

Side House Salad

$5.18

Salads

Specialties on Flat Bread

Smoked Salmon on Flat Bread

With capers, red onions, tomato, shaved eggs, tzatziki

$16.67

Southwest Flat Bread

$12.90

Cyprus Hummus (Ve)

Served with Naan bread, celery, carrots

$11.27

Cyprus Hummus TO SHARE (Ve)

$18.17

Sweet Pork Flatbread

$12.90

Mediterranean Flat Bread (V)

$13.20

Soup of the Day (Cup)

$5.64

Soup of the Day (Bowl)

$7.36

Soup (Copy)

Wraps

Vermont Turkey

Apple craisin chutney, sharp Vermont cheddar, turkey, mixed greens

$15.99

Veggie Wrap (V)

Romaine, spinach, carrots, tomato, cucumber, avocado, portobello mushroom, mozzarella cheese with balsamic dressing

$15.64

Turkey Mango

Turkey, mango chutney, spinach, bell pepper

$15.99

Thai Tofu (Ve)

Tofu, spinach, cucumbers, carrot, cilantro, basil, peanut sauce

$15.18

Chicken Breast Wrap

Herb marinated or blackened, with arugula, tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil mayo

$16.67

Chicken Caesar

Herb marinated or blackened, with romaine, parmigiano reggiano, croutons

$15.99

Chicken Salad

With lettuce, tomato, field greens, sprouts

$17.14

Tuna Salad

With lettuce, tomato, field greens, sprouts

$17.14

Grilled Cheese

Tomato, double bacon with cheddar, American, Swiss or provolone

$13.00

Reuben

Corned beef, pastrami with sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, Russian dressing on rye bread

$16.45

Vegetarian (V)

With zucchini, yellow squash, peppers, fresh mozzarella, tomato, onions, spinach, balsamic glaze

$15.30

Roasted Turkey

With bacon, avocado, Pepper Jack cheese, arugula, peppadew aioli

$18.28

BBQ Chicken Breast

Herb marinated or blackened with provolone, bacon, BBQ sauce, lettuce tomato

$16.67

Grilled Salmon on Brioche Roll

With lettuce, tomato, coleslaw, bacon, basil mayonnaise

$18.28

Cuban

Pulled pork, Swiss, ham, pickle, dijon honey served on a hoagie roll

$15.99

Chicken Gyro

$13.90

Sandwich Special

$16.10

BLT

$14.84

Sandwiches

Quesadillas & Burritos

Three-Cheese Quesadilla (V)

Manchego, cheddar, mozzarella

$13.69

Veggie Quesadilla (V)

With zucchini, yellow onions, peppers, asparagus, mozzarella, provolone

$13.23

Chicken Quesadilla

Herb marinated or blackened with cheddar, black beans, tomato

$14.84

Veggie Burrito (V)

Zucchini, squash, peppers, onions, asparagus, Kalamata olives, rice, beans, cheese, lettuce, tomato, taco sauce

$13.23

Meat Burrito

Choice of chicken, steak or pork with rice, beans, cheese, lettuce, tomato, taco sauce

$14.84

Root Veggie Burger (V) (GF)

House-made, gluten-free veggie burger made with lentils, black beans and seasonal veggies

$15.99

R31 Cheeseburger

With cheddar, American, Swiss, blue or Pepper Jack cheese and lettuce, tomato

$16.33

Turkey Burger

Pepper Jack cheese, chipotle ranch sauce, lettuce, tomato

$15.99

Burgers

Kids Menu

Butternana (V)

Peanut butter, fresh comb honey, ripe banana in a grilled wheat wrap

$9.55

Kids Grilled Cheese (V)

Toasted grilled cheese without crust, choice of cheese

$9.55

Chicken and Cheese Wrap

Herb-marinated chicken with lettuce, choice of cheese

$10.93

Mac and Cheese (V)

Homestyle macaroni and cheese

$9.77

Kid's Pizza Flatbread (V)

Red or white sauce, mozzarella cheese

$9.20

Kid's Drink

$1.73

R31 Pizza

$14.84

Margherita Pizza (V)

Fresh basil, tomato, mozzarella, red sauce

$18.17

Garden Harvest Pizza (Ve)

Zucchini, yellow squash, shiitake mushrooms, spinach, grape tomatoes, artichokes, Kalamata olives

$18.98

Chef's Style White Pizza

White sauce, mozzarella, parmigiano reggiano, bacon, capers, onions, arugula topping

$18.98

Buffalo Chicken Pizza

Mozzarella, chicken, hot sauce, crumbly blue cheese

$18.98

Mac and Cheese Pizza

Cheese sauce base, bacon, tomatoes, pasta, cheddar, mozzarella

$18.98

BBQ Pizza

BBQ, breaded chicken and pulled pork, mozzarella, cheddar, tomato

$18.98

Pizza of the Day

$18.98

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

$18.98

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

$18.06