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The Root Cellar Cafe Menu (Updated September 2025)

Welcome to The Root Cellar Cafe, a charming culinary gem nestled in the heart of San Marcos. This delightful eatery stands out with its inviting atmosphere, featuring vintage decor and wooden accents, creating a cozy yet vibrant dining experience.

The menu at The Root Cellar Cafe is a beautiful blend of comfort and creativity. For breakfast enthusiasts, the Camino Real Benedict pairs jalapeno cornbread with poached eggs and chorizo, offering a spicy twist for just $13.00. For lunch, the Tuna Salad Sandwich, crafted with housemade tuna salad that harmonizes grapes and honey, promises a surprising yet satisfying taste at $8.50. Salads, like the Kale and Quinoa Salad, introduce fresh flavors and healthy ingredients, priced at $11.50.

Each dish embodies fresh, clean flavors that resonate with both locals and visitors alike. Reviews reveal a consistent appreciation for the attentive service and the fresh, flavorful food that constantly raises the bar. Whether savoring the pasta carbonara or indulging in house specialties, guests appreciate the thoughtful preparation and the inviting environment that encourages leisurely dining.

All in all, The Root Cellar Cafe is a must-visit for those seeking a delightful balance of great food and warm hospitality in San Marcos.

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Breakfast Plates

The Rae Sandwich

Two fried eggs with grilled pickles, tomatoes, and mayonnaise on a fresh baked croissant

US$6.50

Brazilian French Toast

French toast made with homemade challah bread, soaked in vanilla rum sauce and topped with cinnamon sugar

US$8.50

French Toast

Homemade challah bread topped with powdered sugar

US$7.00

Biscuits & Gravy

Two fresh baked biscuits topped with our roasted jalapeno cream gravy

Belgian Waffle

Served with our made from scratch syrup, whipped cream, and fresh berries

US$8.00

Baker's Bagel

Toasted bagel smothered with cream cheese, grilled cinnamon apples, and drizzled with honey

US$6.00

Hearty Frittata

Cousin to the omelet! A baked Italian dish served with sauteed grape tomatoes (GF) and choice of toast, biscuit, or English muffin - Ask your server about today's selection!

US$8.50

B.Y.O.B.

Oatmeal with Fruit (GF,V)

US$5.00

Creamy Cheddar Grits (GF)

US$3.00

Sauteed Spinach (GF,V)

US$3.00

Sauteed Tomatoes (GF,V)

US$2.00

Homestyle Potatoes

US$3.00

Fresh Fruit Salad (GF,V)

US$4.00

Two Eggs Your Way (GF)

US$2.00

Bacon (GF)

US$3.00

Turkey Bacon (GF)

US$3.00

Sausage (GF)

US$3.00

Ham (GF)

US$3.00

Tempeh (V)

US$4.00

Gluten Free Bread

US$3.00

Toast (V)

US$2.00

Biscuit

US$2.00

English Muffin

US$2.00

Bagel (V)

US$3.00

Weekends

Eggs Benedict

Split muffin, ham, poached eggs, and hollandaise sauce

US$11.00

Eggs Florentine

Split muffin, sauteed spinach, poached eggs, and hollandaise sauce

US$11.00

Hill Country Benedict

Split biscuit, sausage patties, scrambled eggs, and jalapeno gravy

US$12.00

Camino Real Benedict

Jalapeno cornbread, poached eggs, chorizo, green onions, and Cholula hollandaise sauce

US$13.00

Appetizers

Spinach Artichoke Dip

Cellar Salsa with Seasoned Tortilla Chips

US$4.50

Roasted Garlic Hummus

Beer Bread with Honey Butter

US$6.50

Salads

The Islander

Fresh greens topped with mandarin oranges, strawberries, bacon, purple onions, walnuts, and parmesan cheese. Served with raspberry vinaigrette (GF)

US$11.00

Cellar Caesar

Fresh spinach tossed in homemade caesar dressing with parmesan cheese, cracked black pepper, and freshly baked croutons

US$8.70

Kale and Quinoa Salad

Fresh Kale, carrots, green apples, walnuts, and our lemon herb quinoa salad tossed in a pineapple-jalapeno sauce (GF)

US$11.50

Big House Salad

Fresh greens topped with grape tomatoes, purple onions, cucumbers, and carrots (GF,V). Served with your choice of homemade dressing: Spicy Bleu Cheese, Dijon Vinaigrette, Tangy Vinaigrette, Tangy Vinaigrette, Raspberry Vinaigrette, Creamy Herb, or Caesar

US$8.00

Handheld Eats

Caribbean Stacker

Grilled turkey, ham, bacon, and grilled onions with jalapeno-pineapple sauce and Swiss cheese on toasted sourdough bread

US$10.50

Ham & Swiss with Green Apples

Grilled ham, cinnamon apples, mayonnaise, and Swiss cheese on a toasted wheatberry bread

US$8.50

Holy Aioli

Citrus marinated chicken breast, lettuce, tomatoes, cilantro aioli, and provolone cheese on a toasted brioche bun

US$10.50

Grilled Turkey & Tomato

Grilled turkey and tomato slices with cilantro aioli, provolone cheese, and arugula on toasted sourdough bread

US$8.70

Marinated Eggplant Sandwich

An eggplant slice marinated in our house tangy vinaigrette topped with grilled onions, tomatoes, provolone cheese, pesto, and microgreens. Served on our wheatberry bread (make it vegan! - ask us)

US$9.50

Tuna Salad Sandwich

House-made tuna salad (made with grapes, apples, cinnamon, and honey!) served with lettuce and mayonnaise on toasted wheatberry bread

US$8.50

The Tin Top Old Fashioned Burger

Hand-pressed, house seasoned pork and beef mixed patty with lettuce, tomato, grilled onion, house pickles, house mustard and mayo

US$10.50

Beet Burger

House-made beet patty served with a goat cheese pesto and microgreens on a toasted brioche bun (Make it vegan! - ask us)

US$11.50

Brewhouse Burger

Hand-pressed, house seasoned patty with our house brewed beer candied bacon, cheddar cheese, grilled onion, and a smoky brewhouse sauce on a toasted brioche bun

US$12.00

Pastas

Pesto Pasta

Fresh grape tomatoes sauteed in a creamy pesto sauce, tossed with penne pasta, and topped with parmesan cheese

US$11.70

Pasta Primavera

Fresh seasonal vegetables sauteed in a white wine garlic sauce and tossed with penne pasta. Garnished with parmesan cheese and fresh basil

US$10.70

Entrees

Chicken and Waffles

Golden waffle, pecan breaded chicken, Sriracha honey or house-made maple syrup

US$12.50

Bourbon Pecan Chicken

Pecan breaded chicken breast topped with a real Kentucky bourbon sauce and garnished with diced green onion. Served with choice of two sides

US$16.50

Rosemary Orange Chicken

Citrus marinated chicken breast topped with grilled mandarin oranges, jalapenos, and rosemary (GF). Served with choice of two sides

US$12.00

Salmon Fillet with Balsamic Glaze

Sustainably farmed topped with a sweet balsamic reduction and garnished with crispy eggplant chips. Served with choice of two sides

US$16.00

Shrimp n' Grits

Creamy cheddar grits topped with gulf shrimp, chorizo, and green onions, and served with Jalapeno cornbread (GF)

US$13.50

Sides

Dijon Potato Salad (GF)

US$3.00

Homestyle Potatoes

US$3.00

Seasonal Slaw (GF)

US$3.00

Sauteed Spinach (GF,V)

US$3.00

Garlic Scallion Mashed Potatoes (GF)

US$3.00

Lemon Herb Quinoa (GF,V)

US$3.00

Seasoned Kettle Chips (GF,V)

US$3.00

Premium Sides

House Salad (GF,V)

US$4.00

Veggie Medley (GF,V)

US$4.00

Soup of the Day

Fresh Fruit Salad (GF,V)

US$4.00

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