Bobcat Bucket List #61: Get Brunch at The Root Cellar Cafe

Located downtown on LBJ Drive, the Root Cellar Café is a favorite brunch spot for San Marcos locals and visitors alike. The Root cellar Café prides itself on serving fresh, from-scratch food.

This cafe has been voted the Best Breakfast in Hays County three years in a row. Their menu includes a wide variety of drinks including beer on tap, mimosas, wine, and cocktails.

The cafe’s building originates from the early 1900s. It housed many businesses including hardware stores and cafes. Most notably, this was the original location for the store, Paper Bear. In 2005, The Root Cellar settled here and has been a San Marcos square staple ever since.

The Root Cellar Café believes in supporting its community and sources many of its ingredients from local, sustainable farmers. They donate to the Hay’s County Food Bank, raising around $4,000 each year to support San Marcos locals. The Root Cellar also sponsors the Mermaid Society, with aligns with their values of environmental conservation and sustainability.

Visit The Root Cellar Café Tuesday-Sunday from 8 am-9 pm.