Root Down Menu (Update 2025)
Root Down offers a trendy and diverse menu featuring vegetarian, vegan, and pescatarian options. Located in Denver, CO, this restaurant provides a wide range of amenities including outdoor seating, happy hour specials, and a full bar. Customers rave about the accommodating staff, custom orders, and flavorful dishes like the chicken and goat cheese biscuit, rockfish, and Vadouvan roasted cauliflower. With a warm and inviting atmosphere, Root Down is perfect for brunch, dinner, or group gatherings. The menu includes seasonal entrees and creative cocktails, catering to various dietary needs. Overall, Root Down exemplifies excellent customer service, intentional ingredients, and a great dining ambiance, making it a must-visit spot for food enthusiasts looking for a unique and satisfying experience.
Soup & Salad
Carrot & Thai Red Curry Soup
Apple-Pear Chutney & CilantroGluten Free As Is - Cannot Be Vegan
Cabbage Wedge Salad
Miso-Dashi Braise, Crispy Shiitakes, Bacon-Chile Crunch & Creamy Tofu DressingCan Be Gluten Free - Can Be Vegan
Roasted Baby Beet Salad
Colorado Goat Cheese, Arugula, Radish, Beet-Sunflower Seed Pesto, Hazelnuts & Basil VinGluten Free As Is - Can Be Vegan
Veggie Burger Sliders
Root Down House Made, Jalapeno Jam, Kale-Carrot Slaw & Pickled Red Onion. Served with Sweet Potato FriesCannot Be Gluten Free - Can Be Vegan
pc Veggie Sliders
Root Down House Made, Jalapeno Jam, Kale-Carrot Slaw & Pickled Red Onion. Served with Sweet Potato FriesCannot Be Gluten Free - Can Be Vegan
Colorado Lamb Burger Sliders
Bacon, Aged Cheddar, Harissa Aioli, Kale-Carrot Slaw & Pickled Red Onion. Served with Sweet Potato FriesBacon Cannot Be RemovedCan Be Gluten Free - Cannot Be Vegan
Sliders
Share Plates
Sweet Potato Fries
Served with Curry Lime Yogurt
Squash "Un-Ion" Rings
Roasted Garlic Yogurt, Fines Herbs & Pomegranate MolassesGluten Free As Is - Cannot Be Vegan
Colombian Arepas
Griddled Corn Cakes, Mozzarella, Smoked Gouda, Poblano-Pistachio Pesto, Achiote Crema & Pico de GalloGluten Free As Is - Cannot Be Vegan
pc Columbian Arepa
Devils On Horseback
Black Pepper Bacon, Smoked Almonds, Gournay Cheese Fondue, Peppadew Peppers & Sherry GastriqueGluten Free As Is - Cannot Be Vegan
Butternut Squash Gnocchi
Guanciale, Pistachio-Hazelnut Dukkah, Asiago-Ricotta, BeatBox Greens & Sage Brown ButterCannot Be Gluten Free - Cannot Be Vegan
Red Rice Risotto
Spanish Chorizo, Kale Pesto, Pecorino, Shio Koji Mushrooms & Carmelized Onion PureeGluten Free As Is - Can Be Vegan
Diver Scallops
Crispy Plantain, Black Bean, Chimichurri, Watercress, Nduja Gremolata & Lemon-Habanero AioliGluten Free As Is - Cannot Be Vegan
Kadhi Pakora
Sweet Potato Fritters, Chickpea Stew, Chickories, Roasted Veg & Tomato ChutneyGluten Free As Is - Can Be Vegan
Bison Short Rib
Braised Carrots, Maple Roasted Brussels, Celeriac Shoestrings & Pomegranate DemiGluten Free As Is - Cannot Be Vegan
Rockfish Tom Kha
Bamboo Rice Cake, Carrot, Snap Peas, Scallion, Radish & Chili OilGluten Free As Is - Cannot Be Vegan
Chicken Two Ways
Roasted & Confit Chicken, Farro, Apple-Brussel Salad, Basil Yogurt & Sauce GiazettoCan Be Gluten Free
Entrees
Desserts
Banana Cream Pie
Cocoa Nib Tuille, Smoked Sea Salt & Black Sesame Whip
Chocolate Hazelnut Cake
Chocolate cornflakes, passionfruit gel & vanilla whip cream
Carrot Coconut Cake
Carrot ginger cake, turmeric cream cheese, & warm coconut sauce
Avocado Key Lime Pie
Ginger snap crust, pomegranate, & toasted meringue
Salted Chocolate Chip Cookies
Dark Chocolate, Norohy Vanilla & Sea Salt
Chocolate Espresso Truffle
Staff Love
Staff Love
Sweets
Lemon Poppyseed Pancakes (/ Order)
Vanilla Mascarpone, Almond-Biscotti Crumble & Wild Blueberry Syrup
Almond Pancakes (Full Order)
Carrot Bread French Toast (/ Order)
Chai Yogurt, Grilled Pineapple Maple Syrup & Ginger Oat Crumble
Carrot Bread French Toast (Full Order)
Chai Yogurt, Grilled Pineapple Maple Syrup & Ginger Oat Crumble
Daily Pastry
Rotating selection of house-made pastries
Mushroom & Herb Omelet
White Cheddar, Shallot Jam, Arugula & Lime CremaCan Be Gluten Free - Cannot Be Vegan
Fried Chicken & Goat Cheese Biscuit
Fried Egg, Red Chile-Mushroom Gravy & BeatBox GreensCannot Be Gluten Free - Cannot Be Vegan
Egg Sandwich
Fluffy Egg, Almond Romesco, Iberico Cheese, BeatBox Sprouts, Tomato Chermoula & CroissantCan Be Gluten Free - Cannot Be Vegan
Breakfast Burrito
Fluffy Eggs, Chorizo Verde, Smoked Mozzarella, Avocado, Black Beans, Ancho-Peanut Mole & Pico de GalloCan Be Gluten Free - Can Be Vegan
Cubano Benedict
Mojo Pork, Uncured Ham, Plantain-Pickle Relish, Gruyere Hollandaise & BeatBox GreensCan Be Gluten Free - Cannot Be Vegan
Pakora Benedict
Sweet Potato-Cauliflower Fritter, Spinach Korma, Vadouvan Hollandaise & BeatBox GreensCan Be Gluten Free - Cannot Be Vegan
Chilaquiles
Sunny Egg, Black Beans, Cotija, Tortilla Chips, Lime Crema & Salsa Rojo y VerdeCan Be Gluten Free - Can Be Vegan
Eggs, Etc
Lunch-Y
Roasted Baby Beet Salad
Goat Cheese, Toasted Hazelnuts, Beet-Sunflower Pesto, Radish, Arugula & Basil Vin
Veggie Bahn Mi
Veggie Burger Sliders
Jalapeno Jam, Dijon, Slaw, Pickled Onion, Sweet Potato Fries & Curry-Lime Yogurt. Served with Sweet Potato FriesCannot Be Gluten Free - Can Be Vegan
Colorado Lamb Burger
Sunny Egg, Aged Cheddar, Super Slaw, Harissa Aioli,Sweet Potato Fries & Curry-Lime Yogurt. Served with Sweet Potato FriesCan be made gluten free, cannot be made vegan