Came into town & this came up when I filtered for vegetarian & vegan places. Sounded interesting so I stopped in. I ordered the Tofu Yakisoba. I don’t have the palate to be able to speak to the authenticity of it, but I do have the palate to speak to the awesomeness of it! SO good! Really good size portion for that price. I also can’t leave out the kind, knowledgeable, and helpful staff. I will definitely be back!! If you are in Bend, please stop in and support these good folks.(Didn’t think to get pics. Will try to update.)
I had the sesame Dijon tempeh sandwich and it was amazing! So flavorful!
Great food! The tofu sandwich was much better than the noodles so if we went back we would only order the sandwich. The salad had good dressing.
Delicious! Everything was fresh and flavorful. Great menu options as well. Would recommend to anyone in the area, vegan or not!
Im not a vegan but this is some of the best tasting tofu and vegan food Ive ever had in my life time. The Tofu sandwich was EXCELLENT.If youre looking for food thats homemade and fresh, this is an experiance you cant miss, come here!
So. Freaking. Good. Best vegan spot weve eaten at in Bend so far. So much flavor!
A little place in Bend that has good food and great staff.
The food was delicious! We ordered the bulgogi sandwich and fritters. I am looking forward to trying the other entrees. Polite service and all compostable takwout containers.
Cute place. Great vegan food!
So excited to have found not only a vegan option in Bend, but an excellent option. Food was amazing!!!
Ive tried almost everything on the regular menu and its all good. This a great spot for plant based eats! Thanks for staying open with takeout through the pandemic.
Amazing tofu sandwich my Roomate and I crave to such a degree we drive all the way into bend from Sunriver to eat :). Do yourself a favor and go there!
Amazing place. Small menu but everything on it is so worth it.
This place is so, so good! Have tried most everything on the menu and have yet to be dissapointed. Absolutely a gem! If you havent eaten here you are absolutely missing out.Happy belly everytime I have eaten here!!!
Amazing food! Nice people! They were able to cater to my food allergies!
Excellent Vegan Food ! Will Definitely Be Back! !
Absolutely the best vegan place in Bend at the moment. The tofu yakosoba, tempeh sandwhich, the red lentil cakes and the cauliflower tacos are all tasty taste! So good. Please try it. Especially if you are not vegan because itll give you a whole new perspective on veggie food!
Great food! Cute little shop, highly recommend stopping in. Big very filling portions for SURE! The chickpea sandwich is my favorite. A must try spot.
This place is an absurd delight to the palette. My wife and I started with the fritters and thought that our eating experience would have peaked right there. They were delightful. However, to our shock the tacos following the fritters managed to continue captivating our taste buds to the same degree. Finally, we polished off the Tempeh sandwich. And this is where our dining experience met its climax. The flavors and textures mingled a most magnificent fashion. I am finished with my meal feeling full and satisfied and looking forward to when I can return to the Root Down Kitchen.
Vegans, vegetarians and cheat-a-tarians will love this bright and cheerful cafe! Tucked away in a quiet downtown neighborhood, it feels like youve discovered a secret when you arrive. The tofu sandwich was packed with veggies (some pickled yum!) and was moist and flavorful. What a great addition to Bends plant based food offerings.
Some of the best food you will ever have, period. Regardless of your dietary choices. Dont miss out on this gem if you find yourself in Bend, Oregon.
The absolute best food ever...the queso was incredible. This food was some of the most innovative and interesting .Salsa was fantastic. I genuine Mexican experience.
Delicious food, but was sold chips that were 2 months expired. Concerning from a customer viewpoint.
WOW! So good! Ive been struggling to go full vegan for months now, but its places like this that make me crave vegan restaurants. Better than any meat dish Ive had in a long time.I ordered the Sesame Dijon Tempeh Sandwich and it was incredible! Not spicy but it had that zesty and savory flavor that is just addictive. Ill definitely be going back.
I was honestly surprised their lentil fritters were as good as they were. I was passing through town and wanted to support a local vegan business. Glad I stopped here!
My boss bought lunch for the office here and it was so delicious. The Tempeh is delicate and full of flavor. the sandwich and tacos will punch you in the tongue. 3 respects, 3 cheers, and 3 here-heres to the chef and all that is this place.
Always amazing flavors and textures, I usually get the tempeh sandwich, but I think I have a new favorite now! The chicken chickpea salad sandwich! Loved the hint of wasabi flavor, very surprising and delicious
Im not Vegan, in fact, I LOVE MEAT. That being said, the food was incredible, filling and so flavorful.
Another great sandwich today!!! Delicious chickpea sandwich! Thanks for all things vegan...
Amazing food. So fresh and delicious.
Yes, yes, yes! Keep it coming, Root Down. Super flavorful, delicious food. Already thinking of what to try when I come back!
Great vegan food! I had the red lentil fritters it they were very tasty.
The owner of Root Down is so kind and a true vegan wizard. We are visiting from Southern California where vegan food is on every corner , and Root Down has got to be one of the most unique and delicious spots we’ve visited. Couldn’t leave the parking lot without raving about this place... the owner (alone) was kicking butt pulling a LIST of orders together when, like an angel descending from heaven, brought ours up to the counter.They sanitized the door inside and out right after we walked out which we appreciated (darn you Covid *fist shake*). We ordered the kid’s yakisoba with tofu, lentil fritters and bulgogi sammie. Delicious! Delicious! Delicious! Thanks for everything, masked- mystery MVP! Your food rocks just as much as you!
Must eat!!!!!! We ordered the tacos, the fritters, tofu sando., noodles & tempeh sando. ALL of it was to die for even after an hour in the car. Thanks for the great vegan meal! We will be back for sure.
I am not a vegan nor a vegetarian, but I had heard good things about the food and wanted to try it. I ordered the sesame tempeh sandwich and the red lentil fritters.I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors were deep and rich. The lentil fritters had a cilantro pesto sauce that was incredibly flavorful and fresh tasting - I now want this on everything I eat. The only thing that stood out to me as different from a regular omnivore meal was that the textures were different. Not worse, not better, just different.Some vegan food might be boring or bland, but this sure aint it. Nice job - Ill be back!
Yum! I had been wanting to try Root Down for a while and got the chance today. I ordered the red lentil fritters and they were so good. Will definitely be going again and bringing friends.
Such a cool place, really reasonable and the food is delicious!
Delicious and good customer service. Support local business!
Great small place, good service, really good sandwiches!
DELISH. Gluten free options available as well. Very clean and cute space. Friendly staff!
Small quaint restaurant....delicious food! I had the Sesame Dijon Tempeh Sandwich and it was packed with flavors. I challenge any non-vegan to try this....so good!
I tried it for the first time today and had the Tofu Sandwich. It was amazing! Tons of flavor and much more than I expected. It was a great take on a Bánh Mi in ways and the perfect lunch proportion.
Small, but excellent food and friendly chef and server. I highly recommend if you like good vegan food!
As an omnivore, I absolutely loved the food here. The sesame tofu sandwich was super yummy.
I had the red lentil fritters for lunch today and they were delicious! Looking forward to trying more things on the menu 😋
So glad we found Root Down Kitchen in Bend. Got a delicious chickpea salad sandwich. So good and healthy. Thank you!
Yum!!! I’m downing the tempeh sandwich as my fingers are dripping with tasty sauce
I love this place!Warm savory yummies and amazing flavors!I got off work a bit early today and the thought of cooking made me even more tired. I was feeling fried as a fritter from a long day on my feet.My tummy clock lead me to Root Down Kitchen and did not let me down! I showed up just a few minutes before closing and was met by a lovely smile from the chef and delicious smells.I went with an order of the fritters (as I said earlier I was feeling as fried as one) and a chickpea curry sando.I barely made it to my car with my take out before I ripped open the box with the fritters and slaw, then tore off a piece like a vegan animal! It was a flavor delight! It was warm and not too spicy, lots of tang with the sauces and a total party in my mouth. Those couple of bites got me home and my son and I shared the rest of our meal. The Curry sando was so good! I had to fight my son to get more than just one bite.If you are vegan or vegan curious I think you will find a lot of joy in your mouth and belly from Root Down Kitchen. I will be back!!
Im not vegan but if I could eat here every day I would be one!!! The food is hands down so delicious - the red lentil fritters and the tempeh cauliflower tacos are what all my future dreams are made of. Go check it out youll be so glad you did!!
I just ate here and it was delicious! My boyfriend, who isnt vegan, LOVED the yakisoba. I tried the sesame dijon tempeh sandwich and was not disappointed! Im so excited for another vegan option in town! Definitely would recommend and will be back again...and again.
Great flavors. Creative, delicious vegan food
Vegan or not, come eat here and you will not be disappointed! So delicious and friendly service.
Tons of flavor and you feel great after, no gut bombs!
Favorite vegan lunch spot in bend
Been back several times. Great food, calm atmosphere, and stellar staff.
Tofu yakisoba was great, hard to finish the whole thing
Get the tacos - they are amazing!
Its really about time for a restaurant like this in Bend Oregon.
Amazing and tasty food.
The Tacos are awesome!
Ok food!
Excellent!👌
Tacos were on point.
Absolutely amazing!!!!