Roots Cafe is a charming South Slope cafe owned and operated by Patricia and Gareth Manwaring, known as a common hangout spot for New York-based indie rock artists such as The National, St. Vincent, and Sufjan Stevens. The coffee shop, which was originally opened by Jamey Hamm in 2008, serves up classic espresso beverages available with customizable flavor shots such as caramel, maple, and honey cinnamon, along with specialty concoctions such as iced coconut Americanos and "Redneck Mochas," which blend espresso with Yoo-hoo chocolate milk. A simple breakfast and lunch menu highlights burritos, loaded grits, and vegan entrees, including beet and hummus wraps, peanut butter and hemp seed toast, and tofu scrambles.

639 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215, Phone: 929-301-5535

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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