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.
Breakfast Plates
The Rae Sandwich
Two fried eggs with grilled pickles, tomatoes, and mayonnaise on a fresh baked croissant
US$6.50Brazilian French Toast
French toast made with homemade challah bread, soaked in vanilla rum sauce and topped with cinnamon sugar
US$8.50French Toast
Homemade challah bread topped with powdered sugar
US$7.00Biscuits & 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$8.00Baker's Bagel
Toasted bagel smothered with cream cheese, grilled cinnamon apples, and drizzled with honey
US$6.00Hearty 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$8.50B.Y.O.B.
Oatmeal with Fruit (GF,V)
US$5.00Creamy Cheddar Grits (GF)
US$3.00Sauteed Spinach (GF,V)
US$3.00Sauteed Tomatoes (GF,V)
US$2.00Homestyle Potatoes
US$3.00Fresh Fruit Salad (GF,V)
US$4.00Two Eggs Your Way (GF)
US$2.00Bacon (GF)
US$3.00Turkey Bacon (GF)
US$3.00Sausage (GF)
US$3.00Ham (GF)
US$3.00Tempeh (V)
US$4.00Gluten Free Bread
US$3.00Toast (V)
US$2.00Biscuit
US$2.00English Muffin
US$2.00Bagel (V)
US$3.00Weekends
Eggs Benedict
Split muffin, ham, poached eggs, and hollandaise sauce
US$11.00Eggs Florentine
Split muffin, sauteed spinach, poached eggs, and hollandaise sauce
US$11.00Hill Country Benedict
Split biscuit, sausage patties, scrambled eggs, and jalapeno gravy
US$12.00Camino Real Benedict
Jalapeno cornbread, poached eggs, chorizo, green onions, and Cholula hollandaise sauce
US$13.00Appetizers
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Cellar Salsa with Seasoned Tortilla Chips
US$4.50Roasted Garlic Hummus
Beer Bread with Honey Butter
US$6.50Salads
The Islander
Fresh greens topped with mandarin oranges, strawberries, bacon, purple onions, walnuts, and parmesan cheese. Served with raspberry vinaigrette (GF)
US$11.00Cellar Caesar
Fresh spinach tossed in homemade caesar dressing with parmesan cheese, cracked black pepper, and freshly baked croutons
US$8.70Kale and Quinoa Salad
Fresh Kale, carrots, green apples, walnuts, and our lemon herb quinoa salad tossed in a pineapple-jalapeno sauce (GF)
US$11.50Big 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$8.00Handheld Eats
Caribbean Stacker
Grilled turkey, ham, bacon, and grilled onions with jalapeno-pineapple sauce and Swiss cheese on toasted sourdough bread
US$10.50Ham & Swiss with Green Apples
Grilled ham, cinnamon apples, mayonnaise, and Swiss cheese on a toasted wheatberry bread
US$8.50Holy Aioli
Citrus marinated chicken breast, lettuce, tomatoes, cilantro aioli, and provolone cheese on a toasted brioche bun
US$10.50Grilled Turkey & Tomato
Grilled turkey and tomato slices with cilantro aioli, provolone cheese, and arugula on toasted sourdough bread
US$8.70Marinated 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$9.50Tuna Salad Sandwich
House-made tuna salad (made with grapes, apples, cinnamon, and honey!) served with lettuce and mayonnaise on toasted wheatberry bread
US$8.50The 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$10.50Beet Burger
House-made beet patty served with a goat cheese pesto and microgreens on a toasted brioche bun (Make it vegan! - ask us)
US$11.50Brewhouse 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$12.00Pastas
Pesto Pasta
Fresh grape tomatoes sauteed in a creamy pesto sauce, tossed with penne pasta, and topped with parmesan cheese
US$11.70Pasta Primavera
Fresh seasonal vegetables sauteed in a white wine garlic sauce and tossed with penne pasta. Garnished with parmesan cheese and fresh basil
US$10.70Entrees
Chicken and Waffles
Golden waffle, pecan breaded chicken, Sriracha honey or house-made maple syrup
US$12.50Bourbon 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$16.50Rosemary Orange Chicken
Citrus marinated chicken breast topped with grilled mandarin oranges, jalapenos, and rosemary (GF). Served with choice of two sides
US$12.00Salmon 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$16.00Shrimp n' Grits
Creamy cheddar grits topped with gulf shrimp, chorizo, and green onions, and served with Jalapeno cornbread (GF)
US$13.50Sides
Dijon Potato Salad (GF)
US$3.00Homestyle Potatoes
US$3.00Seasonal Slaw (GF)
US$3.00Sauteed Spinach (GF,V)
US$3.00Garlic Scallion Mashed Potatoes (GF)
US$3.00Lemon Herb Quinoa (GF,V)
US$3.00Seasoned Kettle Chips (GF,V)
US$3.00Premium Sides
House Salad (GF,V)
US$4.00Veggie Medley (GF,V)
US$4.00Soup of the Day
Fresh Fruit Salad (GF,V)
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