Amazing place. Atmosphere, food, alcohol and non-alcohol drink selection. Fantastic attentive staff. Definitely one La Crosse's best gems. The remodel enhanced the well established charm of this place. Thanks for all the effort in keeping this place going during some turbulent years and pause that was taken.
I'm going to start with the good and move to the ehh...The good: it is AMAZING to have The Rootnote back, it has been a long couple of years without them. They still have the same great coffee, teas, and the new craft cocktails are a nice touch! The larger bar is a plus and I would assume the updated kitchen alleviates stress from the previous set up. The rotating craft beers are still pretty good too, but it's lacking the finesse from prior. I'm sure that once they've been back up and running this will go back to normal too. The CHILI - this chili is still amazing and some of the best I've had! If you haven't tried it, go now!The ehh: The bright, white, lack of color wasn't The Rootnote I knew and loved... There is nothing wrong with it, but the draw to The Rootnote was the dark and moody ambiance that was unpretentious and showcased local art. It used to be dark and eclectic with lots of different tables, chairs, funky lights, etc., you always felt cool and mysterious just being there. I'm assuming the local artwork will come back, but I wish they would have renamed this place if they were giving it a face-lift. It just doesn't FEEL like The Rootnote anymore. It seems commercialized and a bit basic in comparison to how unique it previously was. I was disappointed with how small the crepe menu had become. Why can't I get a savory crepe after 3pm and have to settle for the banana and cinnamon sugar one or vice versa, ya know? It just seems odd to section off the menu like that. Last, the layout with the stage and new kitchen didn't seem to flow as well either. Who knows if they are planning to continue with the different trivia and open mic nights they used to have, but something to consider!With all of that said, I will obviously be back, but it's definitely not the fun, rustic spot it once ways, the charm that La Crosse embodies. Still a decent spot and I am sharing purely based on someone who has lived in La Crosse for awhile (5+ years).
I'm so happy to have the Rootnote back! The new decor is much brighter, which takes some getting used to. It's beautiful, but I loved the darker ambiance of the original, so I'm biased there. The same great coffees, teas, and beverage menus, but the food is cut wayyyyyyy back. Great vegetarian choices. They've done away with most of crepes except the Cremlin and the cinnamon sugar, which saddens me deeply. I have a bit of trouble finding something I enjoy as a pickier eater, but my daughter (a vegetarian with a broader palate than mine) always finds something yummy.
I am SO disappointed in the remodel of the Root Note. They lost the whole warm and homey vibe and replaced it with an all white, "modern", emptiness. Because they took away all of their fun odds and ends, the space now echoes and is unconducive to doing any kind of work or homework. Not only is the space incredibly uninviting, they completely ruined their menu. The best things by FAR were their crepes and Italian sodas. They only have 2 crepe options left, one (the Cinnamon S
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An adorable cafe with great food and drinks! An awesome, hip vibe as well!
Cozy and unpretentious. And great savory crepes; at least The Cremlin, for sure, is extremely tasty.
Cozy and unpretentious. And great savory crepes; at least The Cremlin, for sure, is extremely tasty.
I love the crepes, the Italian sodas, and the warm, cozy feeling of being there!
Delicicious crepes, the only reason for the 4 star review is the staff is often slow at wiping off tables, if they even come out to do that. But definitely worth a visit for a crepe.