Rooted Cafe & Catering quietly opened its doors in Northwest Austin on April 9, 2026, going all in on grab-and-go, high-protein fuel for busy locals and work teams. The cafe focuses on seed-oil-free cooking and builds its entrees around roughly 30 to 50 grams of protein, plus a signature protein coffee. It also leans on catering for meetings and events across the Austin metro, positioning itself as a convenient alternative to standard lunch options.
New spot in Trails at 620
As reported by Community Impact, Rooted is located at 8300 N. RM 620, Ste. N200 and opened to the public on April 9. Owner Nicole Tomaszewski launched the concept after previously operating a local Kale Me Crazy franchise, and the cafe’s hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
What the menu looks like
Rooted Cafe notes that each meal is designed to deliver about 30 to 50 grams of protein and that the kitchen prepares entrees without seed oils. The lineup includes wraps, salads and bowls as well as a Greek yogurt parfait, and a Mediterranean Protein Salad is advertised at roughly 50 grams of protein. The Chicken Pesto Wrap is listed at $13.95 on the Clover online-ordering page for the shop.
Owner experience
Nicole Tomaszewski has local experience running a health-focused cafe. When Kale Me Crazy opened in far-west Austin in 2020, coverage noted her as the franchise owner for that location. As Eater Austin reported, the Kale Me Crazy outpost was located at 8300 North FM 620 and served bowls, juices and grab-and-go items. That background helps explain Rooted’s emphasis on quick, nutrient-dense meals for nearby neighborhoods.
Catering and office orders
Rooted Cafe says the business offers catering across the Austin metro and can fulfill orders with roughly 48 hours’ notice, positioning those meals as an option for small office events and meetings. The pre-prepared format and high-protein macros make the food travel-friendly and easy to portion for teams. For pickup, delivery and catering details, the cafe lists ordering and contact information on its website.
Rooted is carving out a niche among northwest Austin lunch options by combining convenience with a clean-eating angle. Locals who want protein-forward, seed-oil-free meals now have a nearby pickup counter at Trails at 620 during weekday hours and on Saturdays.
