
Coffee in Berkeley
Vital Root
One of 28 coffee we've tracked near Berkeley.
Things to Know
Vital Root is a health-focused cafe and restaurant known for flavorful vegetarian and vegan options, fresh breakfast items, and specialty beverages, offering a welcoming neighborhood spot with diverse menu choices.
Reviewers consistently praise the bold, well-balanced flavors and impressive variety of vegetarian and vegan dishes, though cleanliness and consistency appear to vary by visit.
- ✓Extensive vegetarian and vegan options alongside traditional menu items
- ✓Breakfast burritos and no-bake cinnamon rolls are standout items
- ✓Attentive, warm staff who make genuine menu recommendations
- ✓Creative, healthy dishes with unexpected flavor combinations that don't taste like diet food
- ⚠Inconsistent cleanliness reported, including dirty tables and unclean self-serve water station
- ⚠Some dishes have been overseasoned with garlic and salt, making food greasy and unbalanced
- ⚠The front door is tricky to operate—pull rather than slide it
Based on Google reviews · AI summarized
Hours
Monday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
People Order
- —breakfast burrito
- —orange tofu bowl
- —hibiscus margarita
- —no-bake cinnamon roll
- —cocoa tahini smoothie with coconut milk
What Visitors Say
Jeff Zimmerman
3 weeks ago
Overall, just a fantastic experience. I was new to Vital Root and a friend encouraged we go here for lunch. Glad we did. It was a little early for lunch so I opted for the breakfast burrito and a hibiscus. Margarita. My friend opted for the vegan bacon wrap sandwich. Both were top-notch full of flavor. Couldn’t ask for anything more. They have a lot of options on the menu for vegetarians, vegans, and non-vegans. Will be visiting soon again. I joked with one of the staff about making the hibiscus margaritas bottomless. She said no problem just that she would need a credit card on file. We both had a good laugh.
Sean Hansen
2 months ago
I've been here a few times with family or friends, and every time the food is incredibly flavorful and beyond satisfying. Everything they have is very healthy and they have multiple vegetarian and vegan options. I'm a vegan and I got the orange tofu bowl with avocado and Sriracha added, which was recommended by Gabbi; I can't thank her enough for such a wonderful suggestion (and great service)! It tastes better than any orange chicken/tofu that I can remember and is the perfect mixture of flavors and textures. I'm not sure how they make the food taste as good as it does, but I highly recommend giving them a try. However, just know their front door can be tricky--pull it out and don't try to slide it. 😉
Dasha Sivakova
a month ago
After seeing a TikTok video, I decided to visit this place, expecting a great experience. Unfortunately, my visit turned out to be very disappointing. The first thing that stood out was the lack of cleanliness. Several tables were dirty, and the self-serve water station with glasses was shockingly unclean, which immediately raised serious concerns about hygiene. The food itself was also a letdown. It was extremely salty, bitter from an excessive amount of garlic, and noticeably greasy. The flavors were unbalanced and unpleasant. This was especially disappointing because the chicken looked good and initially had a lot of potential, but the taste completely ruined it. Overall, the experience did not live up to the expectations set by the TikTok hype. Due to the poor cleanliness and disappointing food, I would not recommend this place.
HealWith Divine
7 months ago
The breakfast burrito was absolutely delicious — perfectly seasoned and full of fresh flavor. The no-bake cinnamon roll was phenomenal; rich, indulgent, and made with so much care. The atmosphere felt neutral yet welcoming, and the customer service was warm and attentive. Definitely a spot I’d return to for both the food and the friendly experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Vital Root worth it in Berkeley?
Reviewers consistently praise the bold, well-balanced flavors and impressive variety of vegetarian and vegan dishes, though cleanliness and consistency appear to vary by visit. Known for: fresh, flavorful food for every diet.
What should I order at Vital Root?
Popular choices at Vital Root include breakfast burrito, orange tofu bowl, hibiscus margarita, no-bake cinnamon roll, cocoa tahini smoothie with coconut milk.
What do visitors love about Vital Root?
Extensive vegetarian and vegan options alongside traditional menu items Breakfast burritos and no-bake cinnamon rolls are standout items Attentive, warm staff who make genuine menu recommendations Creative, healthy dishes with unexpected flavor combinations that don't taste like diet food
Is there anything to know before visiting Vital Root?
Inconsistent cleanliness reported, including dirty tables and unclean self-serve water station Some dishes have been overseasoned with garlic and salt, making food greasy and unbalanced The front door is tricky to operate—pull rather than slide it
How expensive is Vital Root?
Vital Root is moderately priced, with a 4.6-star rating from 1,558 Google reviews.
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