Root and Press, LLC — Restaurant in Worcester

Tried root an press for the first time today. Upon arrival I loved the book’s & coffee theme. Although the place was relatively small, the employees were extremely polite and friendly. Looking through the menu I was disappointed to see that there wasnt really any common meat breakfast items. Like sausage, egg and cheese, eggs, sausage and home fries… things like that. They seem to favor vegan and vegetarians. Maybe that’s also their target audience? Idk. But as a meat eater, I was disappointed. The meat items they did have were extremely expensive. $17-$20 for breakfast items is mad when is comes to a coffee shop in my opinion. Contrary to the vegan and vegetarian items which were $7-$12. Seems like meat eaters get slightly punished there lol. I bought a 20oz coco mocha latte… and let me tell you… it was AMAZING! Hands down the best latte I have EVER had and I’ve been on a recent search for best coffee shops in Massachusetts for a while now. It’s a hobby of mine. I was shocked at my first sip. It was delicious. You get a hint of coconut at first, then the mocha comes in after, an the steamy milk aftertaste… it was very good. I loved it. Overall I give this place 4 stars. Mostly because of the latte. I think there food menu should offer common breakfast sandwiches and there food prices should...

I have come here several times now to work remotely, enjoy some delicious food, and purchase items from the retail area.

Pros: the food and drinks are high quality. Everything I have had has tasted delicious, generous portions, and quality ingredients.

Friendly staff

Unique retail area- I have purchased items for myself as well as gifts. The selection has a decent variety of unique and quality items.

Inviting atmosphere

Cons: parking is not ideal. They have no designated lot and street parking on Shrewsbury St can be a pain, but you can usually find something, just might take some searching.

Prices for food and drink are a little high. I am a foodie, eat out quite a bit and don’t mind spending money on good quality food. The prices are just a bit steep, for example it was cost $24 for a turkey sandwich and iced coffee. Not outrageous, but really?

Their wifi is not reliable. Most times I am coming here to eat and work and the wifi is not great. Not fast and the last time I went there it was cutting in and out and I actually had to leave because I could not get work done.

Overall this place is worth a visit. The food is good, retail area is great, atmosphere is Friendly and inviting. Just be prepared to look for parking, spend some money, and not have...

Dine in 9/28/2024 - Party of 2 adults and a Kid. We ordered Vegetarian Burger with fries and Pesto pasta with out chicken and also fried jalepeno.

Quatity - Good for 2 people

Plating - Not that great..but okay as per small cafe

Food looks - Average but the fries were burnt

Food option - good options but no fresh juices

TASTE - 1 star - because of TOO SALTY OIL IS NOT FRESH VERY SMELLY AFTER MULTI BATCHES OF FRYING FRIES ARE NOT FRESHLY CUT IN THE KITCHEN ( CAME IN THE MORNING AS CONFIRMED BY ONE OF THE STAFF) FRIED JALEPENO WAS SMELLING AND NOT PROPERLY FRIED.

Staff - 1 star We want to customize the burger to put raw onions...the staff mentioned they do not have raw onions but they have saute onion...not able to understand why no raw onion but saute onion ( but i think saute onion are chargeable and they still charged me) WE DID NOT COMPLETE THE FOOD...BEFORE WE TOOK OUR PLATE AND WENT TO TRASH ALL THE LEFT OVER FOOD...I THOUGHT TO GIVE A FEEDBACK ABOUT THE FOOD...ONE OF THE STAFF MEMBER WAS SO RUDE AND IGNORANT THAT HE WAS NOT EVEN LISTENING TO WANT MY FEED BACK WAS....I MENTIONED TO THAT STAFF MEMBER THAT I DO NOT NEED MONEY BACK AND ASKED HIM TO LISTEN ABOUT THE...