Vegan
American
Organic
Juice bar
Take-out
Gluten-free
Juice bar and eatery offering juices, smoothies, acai, grain bowls, toasts, and sandwiches as well as rotating soups, specials, and baked goods. Kosher certified. Est. 2018. Open Mon-Sun 9:00am-5:00pm.
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6 Broadway , Newport, Rhode Island, USA, 02849
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Last update on 11 Apr 2025 by audreyc
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75 Reviews
First Review by TheresaFarrell
ThurmanMunson
Points +50
Nice Vegan Spot in Newport - Edit
Root is a nice vegan spot in Newport with a simple, comfortable setup and a straightforward menu. Nothing fancy, but it feels welcoming and easy to order from.
Read moreI had the BBQ jackfruit sandwich, and it was really good. The flavor was smoky and slightly sweet, and the texture worked surprisingly well. My partner tried the Arriva grain bowl, which was fresh and layered with flavor without being heavy. Both dishes tasted well thought out and clearly made with care.
The menu has a good mix of bowls, sandwiches, smoothies, and baked items, so it’s easy to find something whether you’re fully plant-based or just looking for a healthier option. Prices seemed reasonable for the quality and portion sizes.
Service was friendly, and things came out at a steady pace. Overall, Root feels like a solid place to go for a good vegan meal in town. I’d definitely come back for the food, especially that jackfruit sandwich.
Updated from previous review on 2025-12-29
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super_marisa
Points +1128
All vegan deliciousness! - Edit
I sat outside on this crisp fall day and enjoyed the BLT with added avocado and violife cheese. I also got a chocolate chip cookie. Yum!
Read morePros: All vegan , Friendly staff, So many different options
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averyylorio
Points +516
Want to come back and try more of the menu - Edit
I got the acai bowl which was okay, and my non-vegan mom got the banana almond joy toast, which she liked. I think I would give this place 5 stars if I tried one of the sandwiches; they look really good!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-10-03
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Chloe(Artemis)
Points +1320
Fresh and filling - Edit
I was so hungry because I had skipped breakfast on my east coast road trip.
Read moreAfter touring the Breakers I needed some sustenance and I found this place on happy cow.
A salad and smoothie sounded like just the thing to fill me up with something fresher than fast food.
I decided to get the East Grain Bowl and my brother got the chickpea salad sandwich. Both were large and filling. The ingredients were so fresh and tasted amazing. I love kimchi and eggplant. The east bowl had both and was a perfect mix of flavors I crave. I need more fresh greens in my life.
The bowls are perfect for a summer day because they are light and filling. It isn't like shoving an impossible burger into your face and feeling all that grease sit in your stomach. This feels like good fuel for my body and I wish I could find a place like this everywhere I travel.
I highly recommend this place for breakfast, lunch, and anything in between.
Next time I'm in this area I will come here again.
Pros: Lots of options, Parking right outside of the restaurant, Fresh food
Cons: Not open for dinner
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SteveG95
Points +24
Excellent!! - Edit
Very cute little eatery. I had the Greek grain bowl. It was delicious and very filling. My wife had the chick pea salad sandwich, also excellent. Staff were very friendly.
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ChazA15
Points +22
Great Food! I will be back! - Edit
Friendly service and perfectly portioned food.
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nickseccombe
Points +57
Heavenly vegan food - Edit
Delicious sandwiches such as vegan BLT, and wide choice of others.
Read moreOutside seating too.
Pros: Choices, Taste, Service
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Adiman
Points +103
Great food - Edit
Very pleased to find a fully plant-based restaurant.
Read moreGood selection of bowls, salads, toasts, sandwiches and juices.
I had a Greek grain bowl (grain choice was quinoa or brown rice),
which was delicious.
Updated from previous review on 2024-10-08
Pros: Location, Food
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770veg
Points +3936
A delight - Edit
Located on a cute historic Main Street in downtown Newport. Space and small, clean, and cozy. Menu has lots to offer but not too much. We enjoyed the food immensely and it was fresh and not heavy feeling. Chickpea salad…yum. Ciao Bella sandwich…delish. Ricotta berry toast…delightful. Prices are fair for the portion size. Love that they feature local plant based cheese company in a bunch of stuff (Barrett’s Farm).
Read morePros: All vegan , Fresh and delicious , Nice folks
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SMJ
Points +30
Delicious, healthy food, friendly staff and owners - Edit
Cute little cafe with tasty vegan foods. Bowls, toasts, smoothies and more. Served quickly. Friendly staff.
Read morePros: Tasty, Good variety, Healthy
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marieroberts
Points +1559
Awesome!! - Edit
Great vegan options, delicious food.
Read morePaul the owner chatted with us for a few minutes really making the experience wonderful for us.
We had breakfast (2 oatmeal bowls) and a green juice/ no apple subbed extra celery, which kept us full until we came back for lunch 5 hours later.
The “glow” bowl was delicious- next time I’ll ask for another shot of dressing, and my husband loved his egg English muffin sandwich and spinach salad.
Love this place!!!
Pros: Food, Service
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vegankatgrl
Points +46
Grateful! - Edit
Always grateful to find a Vegan spot when visiting an area. This place was awesome. Great food, juices and smoothies and the owners are gems!
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audreyc
Points +1105
Great food and great people! - Edit
A very pleasant, cheery place! I ate here three times in two days and there are still things I want to go back to try. Their menu seems to have something for every mood…unique items (ricotta berry toast, I’m thinking about you 😍), classics, healthy dishes, cheesy dishes, funfetti sugar cookies…
Read moreA heads up, they don’t have a public restroom.
Pros: Great food, Friendly, Healthy options
Cons: No public restroom
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JesseRhinier
Points +71
Excellent all around! - Edit
Diverse menu
Read moreExcellent smoothies and bowls
Loved the jackfruit BBQ
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NadineM
Points +243
Cozy eatery - Edit
Fresh food, great service, lots of options from breakfast and grain bowls, toast and sandwiches. Drinks are teas, coffee juices and smoothies.
Read morePros: All vegan, Fresh food made to order
Cons: No bathroom
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hannahtoday
Points +74
Great options! - Edit
Great vegan options and really cute spot! I got the Greek bowl and chocolate chip cookie which was delicious.
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mthgk
Points +51
Great food! - Edit
Good healthy choices at a reasonable price.
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NickiSellKasper
Points +78
Healthy Plant Based Options - Edit
Everything we tried was so good: Açaí bowl, chickpea sandwich, breakfast sandwich and juices.
Read morePros: Healthy Plant Based options
Cons: None
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BettySlutsky
Points +1179
Great lunch! No bathroom. - Edit
I got the arriba grain bowl and a smoothie, and girlfriend got the coffee smoothie and Greek salad bowl. Very satisfactory options. Indoor and outdoor seating.
Read moreWas here with my mom two years ago and it was good enough to come back!
Pros: Delicious food, Great staff
Cons: No bathroom
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tolmeia07
Points +575
Extremely tasty sandwiches - Edit
Nice to finally find a fresh sandwich for a decent price in the US! All vegan, all great!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-09-28
Pros: Very tasty , Affordable
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Lauren23
Points +165
Fresh and delicious - Edit
What an absolutely delicious all vegan haven! I had the chickpea salad sandwich and the multigrain bread was warm and crisped. The chickpea salad was seasoned perfectly and was probably the best I’ve had. Service was friendly and prompt. Cute vibe inside. I also got two cookies which were yummo!
Read morePros: Cute and fresh atmosphere , Delicious, clean food, Friendly service
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VeganbyChoice
Points +1763
Plant Based Goodness - Edit
1st time here. Street parking available where you can find it. Indoor seating available. Counter service. Fairly small menu but when done right, you don’t need many options. Super friendly and grateful service - they said thank you for choosing us many times. I had their avocado toast which was nice and crispy. I also had their breakfast sandwich with coving bacon and tomato. It was delicious. Would definitely come back
Read morePros: Friendly, Clean, Made to order
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CKW
Points +96
Great vegan food! - Edit
I had the Jack fruit sandwich and a fantastic smoothie! My friend had a bowl. Great service, great food!
Read morePros: Food was delicious , Service was outstanding , Location was convenient
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Jazzman221
Points +260
Hit the spot 4 us! - Edit
It was open on a holiday Sunday after all! Chickpea sandwich, avocado toast, Awakenings smoothie (with cold brew) all delicious and fresh!
Read morePros: All delicious...!, Nice informal vibe.
Cons: No restroom.
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Sarah P
Points +9066
Solid vegan cafe food - Edit
Although the menu is small, it is solid and healthy, and the people are super. Everything we had was delicious and satisfying. Sadly the kale Caesar isn’t available anymore because they can’t get the dressing…
Read morePros: Plant-based 100%, Great people, Healthy, fast, eco-minded
Cons: Small space to eat inside
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Rongie
Points +650
Good find - Edit
The staff and owner are super nice and always happy to welcome you. It's one of the few places with an entirely plant-based menu in a prime location. The food is tasty. We like the bowls and breakfast sandwich. Its toasty inside seating and also some outdoor tables.
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Paigecs
Points +969
Pleasant all-vegan cafe - Edit
We stopped in here several times over the course of our stay here when staying at a nearby hotel with no vegan breakfast options.
Read moreKnockout items included the matcha lavender latte and the basil-and-blackberry fauxcotta breakfast toast. I was also happy with the ciao bella, which includes a form of vegan mozz I haven't seen before ("Barrett's Garden..."). A tapioca-and-cashew based cheese that's not especially funky or fermented tasting, and more resembles a grainy cousin to silken tofu. I would say the red onions are cut unpleasantly chunky and (I think) not watered / de-sulfured as I'd do at home.
The frozen cocoa bowl was a bit like eating a giant bowl of baby food, in a good way (mostly). The breakfast sandwich was a pretty no-frills item I would probably not order if I had a kitchen of my own here.
The lack of bathroom ("no public restroom" means NO RESTROOM in this area!) almost did me dirty!!! Plan ahead!
Updated from previous review on 2023-01-06
Pros: ricotta toast, matcha lavender latte, friendly & clean
Cons: chunky red onions, no bathroom, mostly a pretty expected menu
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