The Root Note

Place is very open for fast eats and on days for stage events. My last visit evolved some mis-communication with the person at the register about my order. Waited several minutes for an order that was never placed. They offered to make my order but it was already too late to wait. Still ticked about that day. Will come back another time. They only serve one size for to go coffee, 12 Oz.

I was in town for my husband’s conference and went to the Root Note on our first full day in La Crosse so that I could get some coffee and work. I ended up coming back the next 2 days and spending most of the day there working because I loved it so much. Chill atmosphere, good food and coffee, friendly staff, and plenty of outlets along the bar to plug your laptop into.

If you're looking for a different experience try this place. You order at the front counter, pick your food up once they call your number and then you clean up after yourself by putting your dishes in their dirty dish bin. The atmosphere is great. The food was very tasty!

Today stopped in for after-work treat, because every trip to The Root Note is always a treat. The raspberry pie bar was delicious, with shortbread crust and tart-sweet filling and crunchy topping. The vanilla iced americano was lovely. But by far the best was the curry lentil soup. Fyll of delicious tender veggies and bursting with some if the best flavor of any soup I've ever put in my mout. I bought the cup but almost wished I had gotten the bowl (but was nicely full with the cup). Such a perfect treat after a long workday. Thank you Root Note staff and chefs! Another perfect visit.

Nothing beats a coffee shop breakfast that's made from scratch and served in a real mug. Love the ambiance

Hip coffeeshop with light vegetarian fare, loud music, and lots of students. The menu is short, consisting of crêpes, soup, salad, granola, coffee, tea, beer, and cider. I love that it’s so local/organic/fair-trade focused. Haven’t been here for a show but hear the live music is great.

Great food, great atmosphere ( light airy, plenty of space, clean and interesting) probably the best tasting vegan option in La Crosse

Best London fog/Earl Grey latte in town by a wide margin. Espresso drinks and menu are also amazing (got the fork- and knife-worthy Toast - highly recommend). Good people, excellent vibes, so glad they're back.

We stopped in here for breakfast while staying downtown. The service was pretty good, but the food was just ok. The crepes had kind of a plastic-y texture, but the fillings were good. My wife said the black coffee of the day was pretty bitter, but I did enjoy my hot cocoa. Overall, it was ok, but probably would not return for breakfast (although it looked like a fun place to see some live music!).

Normally I’ve had great experiences with dine in, the food quality is always amazing, but I got some of their chili to go because it’s really good. The sizes used to be cup or bowl and when I first asked for cup the cashier said it changed to one bigger size. So I posted a picture of what I got. I called and complained that I thought this wasn’t fair for how much the chili costs for the “bigger” size. They Just said someone made a mistake and they will let the kitchen know but I wish they would’ve offered me a refund it’s not like someone should still pay as much as they used to ask or maybe offer two sizes. This seems like cutting corners to me. My first food jobs I was always taught the real point is to make sure people are getting what they paid for at the very least. To-go shouldn’t compromise quality and I hope that improves so I can be happy ordering again and not feeling ripped off.