About Roots and Grooves Cafe - Colchester
Golden-grilled sourdough toasties packed with flavour—from oozing cheddar and farmhouse cheese to jammy slow-roast meats and sweet-tangy chutneys—each bite is crispy on the outside, soft inside, and layered with handcrafted ingredients. Across our unique menu, you'll also find our signature loaded hash browns, comfort bites built for real cravings. Bringing warm, independent charm to every order, Roots & Grooves Café in Colchester delivers that same friendly, fresh-locally-sourced vibe you expect—but with a bold twist on flavour. Perfect for lunch at home or work, treat yourself to hearty, feel-good food delivered straight to your door.
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Pickleback Ranch Loaded Hash Browns
£9.00Smashed & Spicy Loaded Hash Browns
£9.00Ham & Cheese
£8.00The Reuben
£9.50
Roots & Grooves Lunch Deals
Grab one of our fresh, feel-good lunch deals — perfect for a midday pick-me-up at home, work or on the go. Choose from Toasties, Sandwiches or Hashbrowns, your favourite drink and a snack. Simple, satisfying, and made fresh in the heart of Colchester
Meal Deal for 1
Meal Deal for 1£11.00Popular1Meal Deal for 2
Meal Deal for 2£19.80£22.002
Toasties
Golden, Crunchy Sourdough Toasties. Packed with Generous Homemade Fillings. All Sandwich Fillings are Gluten-Free. Gluten Free Bread Available.
The Reuben
R&G’s Signature Toastie - Salt Beef, Homemade Pickled Cucumbers, Sauerkraut, Cheddar and Emmental Cheese, Topped with and Russian Dressing.£9.50PopularHam & Cheese
Our In-House Honey Mustard Roasted Ham and Cheddar Cheese£8.00The Hagger
Spice it up with Salt Beef, Homemade Pickled Red Onions & Chilli, Hash Browns, Cheddar Cheese and a Sweet Honey Garlic Mayonnaise£9.50Brie & Bacon
Crispy Bacon, Sweet Red Onion Chutney and Melted Brie£9.00Ultimate Tuna Melt
Tuna Mayo, Cheddar Cheese, Roasted Tomatoes & Homemade Pickled Red Onions£8.50The Shroom
Sauteed Mushrooms, Black Olive Tapenade with Cheddar Cheese£8.00Cheese & Tomato Toastie
Roasted Tomatoes, Green Pesto and Cheddar Cheese£7.50PopularToastie Special
Chorizo, Avocado & Grilled Halloumi, with Red Pesto & Siracha Mayo.£8.50
Loaded Hash Browns
Crispy golden hash browns piled high with melted cheese, house sauces, and your choice of toppings. A comfort food classic with a Roots & Grooves twist — perfect for brunch, lunch, or late cravings.
Smashed & Spicy Loaded Hash Browns
Smashed Avocado, Cheese, Crispy Chilli Oil, Spring Onions & Chives.£9.00Pickleback Ranch Loaded Hash Browns
Diced Pickle Cucumbers, Crispy Bacon Bits, Cheese, Buttermilk Ranch Dressing and Chives.£9.00PopularFully Loaded Hash Browns
Chicken, Bacon, Cheddar & Swiss Cheese, Buttermilk Ranch Dressing, Spring Onion & Chives£9.50Reuben Loaded Hash Browns
Thinly Sliced Salt Beef, Saurkraut, Pickled Cucumbers, Cheddar Cheese & Reuben Dressing.£9.50Rosti Style Loaded Hash Browns
Smashed Avocado, Flat Mushrooms, on a bed of Spinach£8.50
Sandwiches
Available on White, Granary or Gluten Free Bread (All fillings are Gf)
New Yorker
Salt Beef, Pickled Cucumbers, Swiss Cheese and Sweet Honey Mustard Sauce£8.00Ham & Cheese
Our In-House Roasted Honey Mustard Ham with Cheddar Cheese£6.50Tuna Mayonnaise
Classic Tuna Mayo Sandwich£6.50Chicken & Bacon
Chicken, Bacon, Lettuce & Mayo£7.50Cheese & Chutney
Sweet Red Onion Chutney & Cheese£5.50Hummus & Red Pepper
Hummus, Red Pepper & Vegan Butter£7.00
Small Bites
Perfect little extras to round out your meal.
Mac ‘n’ Cheese Bites
£4.00Breaded Mozzarella Sticks
£4.00Cheesy Fries
£6.00Regular Sweet Potato Fries
£5.00PopularRegular Cajun Fries
£4.50Regular Fries
£4.00Side Salad & Coleslaw
Crisp Side Salad of Romain Lettuce, Tomatoes & Cucumbers, with a homemade French Dressing. Fresh homemade coleslaw.£1.50
Jacket Potatoes
Served with a Side Salad & Coleslaw (All Toppings are Gf)
Just Cheese
Simply Cheddar£7.00Cheese & Beans
Classic with Cheese & Beans£8.00Hummus & Red Pepper
Roasted Red Pepper & Hummus£7.50
Salad Selector
A Large Bowl of our Rainbow Veg Selection and Your Choice of Toppings.
Salad Selector
A Large Bowl of our Rainbow Veg Selection and Your Choice of:£9.50
Cold Drinks
Selection of cold drinks
Coca Cola
Bottle - 500ml£2.65Rio (Sugar Free)
Can of Rio (Sugar Free)£2.00Diet Coke
Bottle - 500ml£2.35Fanta
Can (330ml)£2.00Coke Zero
Bottle (500ml)£2.357UP (Sugar Free)
Can 330ml£2.00Still Water
Bottle (500ml)£1.50Sparkling Water
Bottle (500ml)£1.50
Roots & Grooves Coffee
Roots & Grooves Coffee at home
Flat White
Stronger espresso flavour with steamed milk and a thin layer of microfoam.£3.45Latte
Espresso and steamed milk, topped with a thin layer of foamed milk£3.50Americano
Standard Black Coffee£3.25Iced Latte
A cold coffee drink made with espresso, milk, and ice.£3.50Mocha
A chocolate-flavoured coffee drink with steamed milk.£3.70Hot Chocolate
Standard Hot chocolate£3.30
