Roots Natural Kitchen - Charlottesville

The salads are outstanding, featuring a wide variety of healthy and diverse topping choices.

The food and service were outstanding. The staff was wonderfully friendly, and the ingredients were of exceptionally high quality. I highly recommend this place.

I've been eating here for the past three years, and it seems to be getting more overpriced each year. The attached photo shows what I received for $10.30: just 15 pieces of cubed BBQ tofu in the El Jefe salad. The person right before me ordered the same salad with BBQ tofu and requested a bit more, and the server added two extra pieces. Honestly, tofu isn't that expensive. This issue isn't limited to the tofu; it also happens with chicken. I can find much better quality food and larger portions at places like Chipotle or Chopt. Just because this restaurant is located at a prime spot and has a monopoly on the salad market at UVA doesn't mean it should take advantage of its customers like this.

Wow, the food was simply fantastic! It's a great choice for vegetarians. The barbecue tofu was packed with flavor, and the roots rice was incredible. This is a very healthy option with generous portions. I tried the southern dish and I highly recommend it. The sauce was a lovely touch—not too overpowering like some dressings, but the perfect light flavor to complement the bowl. 10/10!

The bowls are always excellent, and the menu offers a diverse selection of options to suit everyone's tastes.