The best crepes ever. Super healthy options and dessert options too. This was a great stopping point on our way from Chicago to MN. Short walk to river with neat artwork along the way.

An adorable cafe with great food and drinks! An awesome, hip vibe as well!

Hip coffeeshop with light vegetarian fare, loud music, and lots of students. The menu is short, consisting of crêpes, soup, salad, granola, coffee, tea, beer, and cider. I love that it’s so local/organic/fair-trade focused. Haven’t been here for a show but hear the live music is great.

We stopped in here for breakfast while staying downtown. The service was pretty good, but the food was just ok. The crepes had kind of a plastic-y texture, but the fillings were good. My wife said the black coffee of the day was pretty bitter, but I did enjoy my hot cocoa. Overall, it was ok, but probably would not return for breakfast (although it looked like a fun place to see some live music!).

Its cute and a very relaxed atmosphere. Service is friendly. Chai latte weak on spice. Maple latte pretty yummy. Crepes are average. Berry crepe with heavily sweetened frozen berries was a bit of a let down. Mushrooms in the savory crepe we had were well cooked and tasty. Good place to do a bit of work and enjoy a casual breakfast

Delicicious crepes, the only reason for the 4 star review is the staff is often slow at wiping off tables, if they even come out to do that. But definitely worth a visit for a crepe.

Cozy and unpretentious. And great savory crepes; at least The Cremlin, for sure, is extremely tasty.

Get the cremlin crepe. You wont be sorry!

The Root Note has the best mochas I have ever had.

Fantastic hang! Whether having a meeting, listening to live music or just trying to get work done...this little cafe is a true local gem! And the food? Wonderful and just off-center enough to be unique! Oh...and the salads are made with clearly fresh ingredients. I love how intimate this place is and still tell my guests not to miss this gem! Thanks for being my office away from home!

Great food and drinks but the service can be a little slow

Amazing gouda and sweet potato crepe for $10

Great tea! Great food! Unique décor, relaxing and intelligent...Try the Cremlin, this is my savory comfort food.

Stopped here one morning for some breakfast and computer work during a two month road trip. This place seems to have it all, great food, atmosphere, and music! Unfortunately, we didnt get to see any music that day, but the crepes were great, and the place felt very homey and relaxing.Would definitely recommend you stop in and check out the root note! One of our favorite coffee shops we visited across the country.

Crepes are great! My girlfriend and I go here weekends mornings and play cards while waiting for crepes and tea. Also great study atmosphere for students.

Adorable! Absolutely amazing crepes and their coffee is wonderful. The atmosphere is relaxed and cozy. We were only visiting that area but if we ever go back I know where to get breakfast

Very cool place with a very relaxing vibe! Excellent food and drinks! They are well staffed and very friendly. I hear they have live music events too... I will definitely be back!

We really enjoyed our crepe and the atmosphere, it is a neat unique place.However, we both agreed the cocktails were not good at all (were hoping they would be more like the amazing ones The Mint had, since same ownership). It looks like they know what they are doing with coffee, but not on the cocktails.We also had to pay a cover charge to get in even though the (so-so) music ended not long after we got our drinks and food. We didnt expect a cover charge in the first place, and wouldnt have paid if we knew when the music was ending.We miss The Mint and were hoping this would be a replacement in our local lineup ... but it just didnt do it for us, and it just didnt feel like it was a fit for us.

Amazing chilly. Workers are cool and nice. Open mic is a good time. Bring your friends.

Good music on Jazz nights. Great time to go with friends. The trivia night is always lively and fun. The drink selection is wide and delicious. Great food always. Great quick service in a fun quirky atmosphere. I always run into someone I know and it just feels like a second home for a lot of people in La Crosse.

Such a friendly amazing place to relax and have a cup of coffee. If your hungry you must try their crepes theres nowhere else that compares. Very friendly staff and all around a comfortable place to unwind I highly suggest checking out the root note. I usally grab a coffee by myself and always feel welcomed and greeted instantly by the very friendly staff. What an amazing coffee shop for is to enjoy in downtown lacrosse.

Chill atmosphere. I usually dont feel cool enough to be there. Lots of space though. And the atmosphere for live music is cool as its less bar-like.

The best coffee (Kickapoo), and the best crepes ever! The So Gouda is my all time favorite crepe (with extra sweet potatoes....especially if they’re purple). If I could I would eat here far more often than I do.

I just finished a lovely lunch. Crimlin Crepe, and well made Latte and a excellent molasses cookie. Next time I come to LaCrosse I will be stopping again. Beautifully made crepes, just the right amount of filling. And a great selection.

I would recommend this cozy, eclectic and hip organic Cafe to anybody visiting this area. They have a delicious crepe menu with both Savory lunch crepes and sweet dessert crepes. They are made fresh to order. You do need to order at the bar, then they bring it to your table. They also have great options for organic alcoholic beverages.

Really fun, funky little place. They serve many varieties of tea, coffee, sodas and food.One occasion there was live music, it was a tad bit loud, but not overwhelming. The music was appropriate for the setting as well as the crowd.The price is what you would expect for a pseudo crunchy granola type coffee house (a bit more than McDs). That said, The Root Notes atmosphere wont make you want to heave your ingested chicken byproduct nuggets like at those golden arches.Enjoy...

Great coffee based beverages and great food. Try the crepes! You may have a long wait after ordering, but thats all the more reason to sit back and enjoy the atmosphere.

Quaint and comfortable. Great light meal. I wouldnt recommend the Hard Cider, it was like fermented vinegar. The crepes were delicious and the salad was simple perfection.

Crepes are amazing. Coffee is amazing and I love how relaxing it is here. Definitely a great place to sit and read, do homework or go on a first date. ☺️

Friendly vibe, great coffee and beautiful space.

Easily the coolest coffee shop in La Crosse. They brew Kickapoo coffee and have great art. The baristas are quintessentially hip looking folks. Never made it to a music event, but it appears looked it would be a rad venue.

Nice place and good coffee. Just wish they had a more diverse menu.

Atmosphere and lighting conducive to reading, studying, socializing; rotating seasonal cocktails alongside classics that are made true; rotating but ever diverse tap selection; coffee and crepes that are superb.

The best organic restaurant experience I have ever had. The atmosphere was so calming and laid back. The waiters were so friendly and accommodating . The food was farm to table fresh as could ever be. Anyone who loves organic food would fall in love with this place !

Great spot, I always visit when in Lacrosse. Love the vegetarian chilli and well executed cocktail menu.

For a small place, these guys get some great performances. Only reason why I have this rated at a 4 of 5 is that the menu specializing in crepes isnt really my thing and many of the music talent they get pack the place soo much you cant move. About the menu, there is only one item on it that I like. But I had to talk to them about it and they were able to make sure I would enjoy it... and they have a very well educated staff about their crepes. I would make it 4.5 stars if I could because the Beer and Wine they have is TOP NOTCH! If you visit, you just need to talk to them and they will find you something.

Easily the best coffeehouse in La Crosse, and home of some of the most delicious crepes. Great environment to study/work, too!

The root note is a good place, but if youre going just for coffee, Id advise another place. Youre going to pay a little more, but youre paying for the environment more than the drinks. It is beautifully and tastefully decorated though it can be very dim. The environment is very calming, and gives a sense of serinity, though it isnt quiet. If it was brighter, however, it wouldnt be as nice. I do recommend 8t t9 my friends.

The place has one of the worst doors to go through. The owner may think its part of the vibe or ambiance, but its not safe and in fact dangerous. Just as I was leaving today and due to the lack of a handle on the inside (just bolts sticking out), I got a pretty bad cut (see picture). I cant imagine an old person, pregnant woman, or a child finding it easy to go through those doors. Hope they will do something about it...

Great atmosphere to work and study. I love their little tea pots!

The Root Note was a great place. I would have given it 5 stars if it wasnt for the fact that they dont accept credit cards. Thankfully there was an ATM. The banana & chocolate chip crepe was delicious. Trivia night was really fun.

Such a cool vibe walking into the place. The staff is top notch and the coffee and food are even better. When we were leaving we wanted some to go food for our kids. The gals at the counter helped in making an off menu yogurt parfait that my kids truly enjoyed. Next time Im in lacrosse Im stopping in for sure

The chili was great and some interesting crepes. Friendly service, cozy atmosphere. A definite stop if in the area again.

Love the ambiance of this place. Great cafe au laits as well. Its simple industrial look is really the cherry on top.

Best Coffee and Beer in the river city. Amazing music every week. Open Mics and world class performers make this place a must visit destination. Kind employees and and consciously prepared farm to table food.

Food was great. Took over 15 minutes for a pour over coffee during their lunch rush. Atmosphere is comfy.

Awesome place. Good food, great atmosphere.

My favorite place to go! Great place to catch some creativity lots of music events. Vegan crepes are decent (make sure if you’re vegan you ask for a vegan crepe). I would suggest this to anyone who needs a place to relax, do homework, listen to some live music, or to just get a cup of coffee...

Great food, great coffee, great atmosphere. Local beers on tap. Wonderful place.

The crepes are great. The atmosphere is a bit odd. A fun little restaurant.

Cozy, relaxing coffee shop with lots of natural light from the glass window store front. Great beer selection on tap. We always stop here when we come to town!

Great atmosphere, food/beverage selection, awesome staff, and comfortable seating. Has a vast array of different types of events it hosts i.e. open mic night, live music, and more! Day and nights are completely different vibes to enjoy such as meeting up with someone for coffee and/or crepes, studying, leisurely reading or relaxing, or a fairly priced meal. 10/10 in my opinion the owners and staff have created a great place to add to the downtown La Crosse’s variety of local businesses to offer.

Super cute place that has something going one almost every night of the week. The people are so nice and the food is incredible. Great place to study, go on a date, hang out or do one of the fun nights they have planned!

Beer, coffee, tea, salads, and amazing crepes. The root note offers a delightful earthy atmosphere, prompt service, and delicious options for lighter fare and drinks. Please note this is a cash-only establishment.

Very nice and hip joint. Friendly staff! Good drinks and food.

Awesome crepes and coffee! Very chill spot to go with great service.

Nice hot chocolate, real chill

A great time all around. The vibe was chill, the baristas...fantastic...the food was great but I only had the chili but will be coming back way more to critic the food. After living in La Crosse for 10 years, leaving for 5 and just now coming back to it, it was nice to finally find a place there that I truly felt comfortable in.

Solid hangout place. Great draft beer selection and creative food.

Solid fair rating...the ambiance of the location is good, the crepes are delicious, but the beverages are always hit-or-miss for me (even with standards such as iced-coffee). Very little consistency from one order to the next.

They have super fun drinks you can get either to get ready for a long day at work or after one

Chamber Noise always has a great time playing the Note! Great staff great drink options! Nice crowd. Thank you Root Note for showing venues how to venue!

This place has excellent service, and crepes, coffee, all wonderful. Local artists, musicians, chilled atmosphere. Unique

The best latte!!

This place is nice. The owners have done a lot to the place, and it looks great. The service is wonderful, and the baristas friendly. Five stars. Highly recommended. Sometimes they have jazz concerts. GO TODAY!

Awesome eclectic coffee shop. Youre greeted by goldfish in an old freestanding tub at the entrance, quickly followed by a greeting by the awesome staff. Live music, great coffee, and great beer makes for a great place to relax.

Try the black bean chili its delicious, best chili Ive had including ones with meat.

Very fun coffee shop/bar. Almost always has live music and great beer selection. Crepes are delicious, and open mic is always a good show

Such a cool place. The staff is so friendly and my pour over was stellar. Support this local spot.

Great live entertainment every Wednesday. Good cocktail specials. Service can be slow Wednesday nights but is to be expected since the popularity.

Quiet and quaint, they have good beer on tap and make great crepes!

Equally comfortable whether youre grabbing a quick cup of coffee to go or settling in for an afternoon of reading and studying.

Friendly and delicious. Root Note regularly has live music and activities at night. They also have one of the more unique collections of on-tap beer in La Crosse. They tend to more Wisconsin beer than many bars. Their Crepes are amazing, and you cant go wrong ordering a mixed drink.

One if my favorite coffee shops, great for studying, food, coffee and live music. Definitely worth the visit!

Just love this cafe. Our favorite cafe in town! Love everything on the menu too :)

Great crepes and the Galactic Cowboy Orchestra! Very Rush, Yes, like band with some bluegrass country cross blend. Thoroughly enjoyed it!

This place combines the atmosphere of owners who care. Not only about the costumer but how it got there by sourcing locally. They hire like minded folks and it is always a welcome in experience. With a rustic industrial ultilisation that really provides a warm atmosphere. Not to mention the parralle parking show out front is always fun.

I love the apple cider with housemade whip cream. The crepes are very good too!

I come here very often. I am a graduate student at UW La Crosse and enjoy drinking coffee. They make good pour overs and their consistent and very specific food menu of multiple crepe options and chili and chocolate chip oatmeal cookies can be good snacks. The interior is eclectic and made out of a lot of reclaimed furniture; the aesthetic is that of a coffee shop operating out of a run down apartment and THAT IS THE POINT. There are holes in the ceiling and wobbly tables. Its also quite dark, so its not much of a homework or business spot. Lots of great music is played in this space (live and otherwise). I recommend the Root Note as a daily hang out option, but not for someone looking to get some homework done or for those that prefer an open space, minimalist, well-crafted edges type of coffee spot like you see a lot in other markets. The Root Note does an awesome job and markets to a specific clientele in near perfection. As a part of this clientele, I must say I love this place.

Good coffee selection. Limited options for crepes but very tasty.

Probably the best espresso in LaCrosse! The oatmilk latte is also a great choice. Their crepes (both sweet and savory) are wonderful but slightly expensive. If you want to study here, I do not suggest coming here in the evening (with the exception of jazz night) as it tends to be louder during these times.

The staff at The Root Note were friendly and knowledgeable about their menu. We came in the middle of the afternoon where it was a tough decision between coffee and their other offerings of beer and wine. In the end we got a mocha, good; chai, delightful with a good balance of milk and spice; and Italian sodas made which had a delicate flavour that suggest an in house concoction.

Very relaxed atmosphere. Nice open mic night on Wednesdays.

Amazing food for what Ive had, great prices too. The atmosphere here is the best part though. Open mic on Wednesday btw.

The clientele skews young, but Im very old and have never been made to feel unwelcome. Great music, relatively cheap coffee. Wonderful place to hang out.

The Root Note has been my favorite nook in all of La Crosse for years... Quiet enough to study and lively enough to spend every evening enjoying music and trivia! Super friendly staff and amazing food (make sure to try the cremlin and their homemade cookies)... Definitely the sort of business every community should have 😌

Great coffee and atmosphere. Could use a bigger menu but overall a great place to hangout. Live music here often.

Great place, and great service. It is a vegetarian restaurant, coffee shop, and pub, but amazing crepes and nice beer selection.

P good atmosphere and food. The service is slow sometimes and it has a funky layout, but everyone was friendly and helpful. Games to play and stuff to read too.

Awesome little hipster coffee shop. Excellent crepes and good coffee. Great place to hang out or enjoy a live band.

Very good love the place. Very quit and lady back that u can just talk with friends or read a book. Their crepes are amazing and their hot chocolate.

Decent service, they tend to talk to be another and are oblivious to the patrons. Prices are okay, maybe a bit high for the quality. Really love the atmosphere though, hipster but laid back.

The savory crepes are the bomb. Check their nighttime events - their open.mic night is quite fun given the variety of performers that can arrive on any given night

I often feel like this place is trying too hard. The service can be lacking, and the food leaves much to be desired.

Great atmosphere with wonderful coffee and crepes! The Cremlin is the best (if you like mushrooms)! Nice beer selection too, with lots of local options. Frequent live music on a cozy, tree-framed stage, along with WiFi and board games to play make it a great place to hang out!

Good drinks and food. Crepes are amazing. Good live music too!

Such a nice place to be.friendly people and good beverages

Great Crepes. Great beer choices. Comfortable atmosphere.

OMG!!! So everyone has standards due to previous taste experiences, but this place blew me away. It definitely beats a place called Collectivo.

Very cozy, with low lightning and just a good vibe. A good place to do homework or chill out!