The Root Cellar Cafe Menu
Looking for a cozy spot to enjoy delicious, wholesome food? The Root Cellar Cafe Menu has something for everyone, whether you're grabbing a quick bite or settling in for a leisurely meal. Located at 215 N LBJ Dr, San Marcos, TX, this local gem offers a variety of tasty options that cater to all tastes. From freshly baked pastries to savory sandwiches, every dish is crafted with care using high-quality ingredients. You’ll love the warm, inviting atmosphere as much as the food. If you're in the mood for a hearty breakfast, a filling lunch, or just a refreshing drink, the menu is designed to make every visit feel special.
1 / 4
Breakfast Plates
The Rae Sandwich
Two fried eggs with grilled pickles, tomatoes, and mayonnaise on a fresh baked croissant
Brazilian French Toast
French toast made with homemade challah bread, soaked in vanilla rum sauce and topped with cinnamon sugar
French Toast
Homemade challah bread topped with powdered sugar
Biscuits & Gravy
Two fresh baked biscuits topped with our roasted jalapeño cream gravy
Belgian Waffle
Served with our made from scratch syrup, whipped cream, and fresh berries
Baker's Bagel
Toasted bagel smothered with cream cheese, grilled cinnamon apples, and drizzled with honey
Hearty Frittata
Cousin to the omelet! A baked Italian dish served with sautéed grape tomatoes (GF) and choice of toast, biscuit, or English muffin - Ask your server about today's selection!
B.Y.O.B.
Oatmeal with Fruit (GF,V)
Creamy Cheddar Grits (GF)
Sautéed Spinach (GF,V)
Sautéed Tomatoes (GF,V)
Homestyle Potatoes
Fresh Fruit Salad (GF,V)
Two Eggs Your Way (GF)
Bacon (GF)
Turkey Bacon (GF)
Sausage (GF)
Ham (GF)
Tempeh (V)
Gluten Free Bread
Toast (V)
Biscuit
English Muffin
Bagel (V)
Weekends
Eggs Benedict
Split muffin, ham, poached eggs, and hollandaise sauce
Eggs Florentine
Split muffin, sautéed spinach, poached eggs, and hollandaise sauce
Hill Country Benedict
Split biscuit, sausage patties, scrambled eggs, and jalapeño gravy
Camino Real Benedict
Jalapeño cornbread, poached eggs, chorizo, green onions, and Cholula hollandaise sauce
Appetizers
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Cellar Salsa with Seasoned Tortilla Chips
Roasted Garlic Hummus
Beer Bread with Honey Butter
Salads
The Islander
Fresh greens topped with mandarin oranges, strawberries, bacon, purple onions, walnuts, and parmesan cheese. Served with raspberry vinaigrette (GF)
Cellar Caesar
Fresh spinach tossed in homemade caesar dressing with parmesan cheese, cracked black pepper, and freshly baked croutons
Kale and Quinoa Salad
Fresh Kale, carrots, green apples, walnuts, and our lemon herb quinoa salad tossed in a pineapple-jalapeño sauce (GF)
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
Handheld Eats
Caribbean Stacker
Grilled turkey, ham, bacon, and grilled onions with jalapeño-pineapple sauce and Swiss cheese on toasted sourdough bread
Ham & Swiss with Green Apples
Grilled ham, cinnamon apples, mayonnaise, and Swiss cheese on a toasted wheatberry bread
Holy Aioli
Citrus marinated chicken breast, lettuce, tomatoes, cilantro aioli, and provolone cheese on a toasted brioche bun
Grilled Turkey & Tomato
Grilled turkey and tomato slices with cilantro aioli, provolone cheese, and arugula on toasted sourdough bread
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)
Tuna Salad Sandwich
House-made tuna salad (made with grapes, apples, cinnamon, and honey!) served with lettuce and mayonnaise on toasted wheatberry bread
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
Beet Burger
House-made beet patty served with a goat cheese pesto and microgreens on a toasted brioche bun (Make it vegan! - ask us)
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
Pastas
Pesto Pasta
Fresh grape tomatoes sautéed in a creamy pesto sauce, tossed with penne pasta, and topped with parmesan cheese
Pasta Primavera
Fresh seasonal vegetables sautéed in a white wine garlic sauce and tossed with penne pasta. Garnished with parmesan cheese and fresh basil
Entrees
Chicken and Waffles
Golden waffle, pecan breaded chicken, Sriracha honey or house-made maple syrup
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
Rosemary Orange Chicken
Citrus marinated chicken breast topped with grilled mandarin oranges, jalapeños, and rosemary (GF). Served with choice of two sides
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
Shrimp n' Grits
Creamy cheddar grits topped with gulf shrimp, chorizo, and green onions, and served with Jalapeño cornbread (GF)
Sides
Dijon Potato Salad (GF)
Homestyle Potatoes
Seasonal Slaw (GF)
Sautéed Spinach (GF,V)
Garlic Scallion Mashed Potatoes (GF)
Lemon Herb Quinoa (GF,V)
Seasoned Kettle Chips (GF,V)
Premium Sides
House Salad (GF,V)
Veggie Medley (GF,V)
Soup of the Day
Fresh Fruit Salad (GF,V)
Ready to order? Kerbside pickup, delivery and dine-in are all available. 📞 +1 512-392-5158