The Root Note

Corey and Jared run a fantastic cafe! From the lovely decor (I love the plants at the front and as a divisor of the space) to the super tasty Gibraltar (i.e. cortado) along with the beautiful latte art, this place is a hidden gem. The coffee selection here is also veryich on point! The only thing I regret is to not have bought a bag of the Colombian coffee that they were serving that day. I'll definitely come back whenever coming by!

We came in from out of town and were so happy to find this place. It exceeded my expectations. We are from Oregon and have had a lot of great coffee. The coffee and the food was delicious. My fiancé and I both loved the breakfast biscuit sandwich. I got it with a gluten-free bun and it was great. I loved the unique flavors of the specialty drinks. The best part was the relaxing atmosphere and the great service. Everyone there seemed happy to be there and happy to answer my long list of questions I always have when I order at a new place. We came back the next day and brought the rest of our family and they loved it too!

I love the sweet crepes they have. They change flavors every so often but they’re always delicious. I tried the grilled cheese with Kale pesto and it was also really good! I always come for the coffee but occasionally will sit down for a meal. They have the best coffee in the area!!

I can't stress enough how lovely this spot is. OUTSTANDING staff, top to bottom, delightful/trendy atmosphere, and some of the plates you can order are the kind I get to brag about and show off to visitors from out-of-town. It is definitely my favorite "cafe" to work from within a 60 mile radius, by a long shot. Their cinnamon crepes are also my favorite treat to indulge in, across all of the restaurants in all the midwest. My only "complaint" is I wish it had earlier hours, and that the kitchen was available on days it is not, but those are not reallllly complaints; I just love their space (and their food) so much. Thank you guys so much!

The location is great right off the river near the park. The food is decent and prepared quickly. I'm not a fan of self-serve. The roasted bean juice is the best part. Not a big fan of the interior change, the past setup had a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Though I like the hosted local art.

My husband and I brought our kiddos here, and we enjoyed our experience. We drove 2.5 hours for some work stuff and chose this cafe. The barista was really friendly and our coffees were delicious. Waiting for our food as I right this review... I'm sure it's going to be just as great.

I spend many hours here every week and is my first recommendation to anyone who genuinely enjoys coffee that isn't looking for some run-of-the-mill, coffee-flavored, sugar-bomb. They're more expensive per serving than other locations, but it's worth the extra couple dollars. I've been to every single coffee-shop/cafe around the La Crosse area and nothing compares to the RootNote. They have fantastic coffee and actually care about what they're making. Most places I've been to have baristas that are only there for a paycheck and that's where RootNote stands out. Any of them can share details about their coffee that I didn't even know existed.

Delicious, filling, high quality breakfast sandwich and falafel bowl. Employee/owners have forgotten more about coffee than I'll ever know. Wonderful artisanal selections that anyone can enjoy.