Local Roots by Opa Cafe — Restaurant in San Francisco

The first time I went here, I got a salad with the "Locally Rooted" toppings and veggie loaf. This was back when it first opened, so I don't remember the details except that I liked it and it was a very generous portion. I went back today and was not as pleased with my food. I got a quinoa bowl with the California curry toppings and no protein because the last time had been too much food. The "harissa cauliflower-chickpeas" didn't have any chickpeas in them, and there was not enough curry dressing, so I ended up with a pile of plain quinoa at the bottom of my bowl. I liked the flavors of the harissa and the curry dressing, but the mix of artichokes, broccoli, and tomatoes didn't work for me.

I'm leaving four stars because my first experience was good and I still like the flavors, but I think the recipes and proportions...

If you work downtown and are looking for an actual healthy lunch spot, your prayers have been answered...LOCAL ROOTS IS THE BEST! They have incredibly fresh options for salads and sandwiches. They have rotisserie chicken going all day and cut it up right in front of you, it's so fresh and yummy! They also have the same for steak and salmon. I was really looking for a place where I could get some chicken and healthy sides and this is it! They also have a great selection of fresh made juices, oilipops / poppi drinks (literally every flavor), desserts, and chips! On top of it all, the staff is SO NICE and hardworking...you feel so good supporting this family business. I look forward to seeing them almost every day for lunch...my go-to is a cesar salad with chicken! You're welcome...

A couple of friends and I went to Local Roots for lunch today. We all ended up ordering the Monster burrito special. In many ways, it is just a regular burrito; rice, black beans, chicken, white cheddar, salsa, etc. wrapped in a spinach tortilla. But there are also some differences. The ingredients are fresher than a lot of cantinas, and there it is noticeably less salty. You can also change things up a little; add some fresh spinach, or cauliflower, etc. We thoroughly enjoyed our lunch. The dining area isn't as loud as a lot of the other lunchtime spots in downtown. The service is also...