Fab food good portion sizes, lots of gluten free options. Service was a little bit slow but they were busy in the lunchtime rush. All round a good place to grab some food while out exploring.
Wonderful staff, and lovely food.
I'm all-dairy and beef free due to intolerances. It hasn't always been this way so I'm very familiar of the ease of eating out and choosing whatever I want on a menu, and the taste of everything dairy! The past 8 years (beef) and 4 years (dairy) have been difficult. Food is powerful, healing and all things great. Most restaurants have one or two (if you're lucky) vegan options for mains and only a fruit sorbet for dessert. It's sad and heartbreaking to have such limited options, I'm fed up of restaurants having the same vegan meal options, there's no vision or variety. BUT! Having a restaurant/cafe like Rooted is sublime. An ENTIRE MENU of choice with great tasting mains and delicious desserts is happiness - it's freedom. Vegetarian/vegan restaurants mean so much to me as there's no worry or apprehension of what's on the menu or possible dairy mistakes.
We had the roast dinner - and although my mum's roast will always be the best - the feeling this Rooted Roast gave me was so great! I felt free and at ease knowing I could have it all without compromise or worry! It's been a very long time since I've eaten out and been able to share a cauli-cheese!!!
I had the apple+pear crumble (yummy) and my partner had the walnut brownie (also yummy).
The staff were super lovely and calm - another great sign this is the place to be as the restaurant was full and the staff were so chill and on-it.
Overheard people ordering gluten free options too. All the dishes coming out of the kitchen looked very good.
We will definitely be back.
We turned up for a quick breakfast as some reviews said it was coeliac safe - the server let me know that although it was gluten free, it wasn't safe for me to eat there. They explained through the procedures well and I was very well informed, but just a warning that they can't cater for cross contamination.
We ended up just having a tea (can't really go wrong) but my milk was served with crumbs in it! Luckily I noticed and they replaced it. My partner had a hot chocolate which wasn't very good at all.
The food looked good from a distance and it's a nice atmosphere, but just a warning that they have a small kitchen so can only do gluten free for intolerances
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Katie Hart
A really great dining experience: awesome food and service! We loved our meals, and the kitchen was great about gluten and dairy allergies. Their menu also marks all allergies clearly.
Affordable and a wide variety of options. The staff are so lovely and having a huge portion of options be gluten free is such a luxury. They're also great with other dietary requirements like being vegan with everything being clearly labelled when you order at the kiosks. Their salads are fresh and crunchy and their waffle fries are incredible. It's definitely worth downloading the app too cause the rewards system is great. They also offer student discount here :)
We had a wonderful first experience at bandook this evening. The food is such high quality, amazing flavours and so hot and fresh. The menu has a wide variety of the dishes to choose from and everything was delicious. I have coeliac, and gluten free (and vegetarian and dairy free) items are clearly marked on the menu (large selection to choose from). The squid and duck dosa were my personal favourites, and both things you’d usually not expect to be gluten free! Staff were very friendly and attentive. Would definitely recommend and we will be returning! Thank you for such a lovely meal!