Local Roots

Name: Local Roots
Address: 25 11th Ave Kiosk #5, New York, NY, 10011
Price range: $
Rating: 4.3

Chelsea · Cafe

25 11th Ave Kiosk #5, New York, NY, 10011Directions

4.3125 reviews

People say this bubble tea store serves up delicious yellow melon juice and offers a wide variety of other drinks. They also highlight the convenient location in the Pier. Some reviews mention the prices can be high.

Cafe energy with calzones, lamb lollipops, and notable Blackbird check-in traffic.

Local Roots is a $ Cafe restaurant in Chelsea, New York. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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The experience

Casual stop for classic and signature bubble teas, plus scallion pancakes and other snacks.

Google Places/ updated 11d ago

Why go

Local Roots is listed as a $$ cafe, but the highlighted reviews point to a menu with more range than that label suggests: calzones, lamb lollipops, burgers, mushroom ravioli, and salmon with beets all show up in diner reports. Praise in the highlighted reviews includes ingredient quality, friendly service, and a bread-and-butter service one reviewer called “incredible.”

Blackbird has recorded 685 on-chain check-ins since October 2024, with Wednesday and Thursday emerging as the busiest days. Google’s 4.5 rating across 2,161 reviews suggests broad appeal, though the highlighted reviews also keep it honest: service can run slow, and the veg calzone drew criticism for a dough-to-filling imbalance.

editorial/ updated 11d ago

Fast facts

Blackbird has logged 685 all-time check-ins at Local Roots.
Wednesday and Thursday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
Google shows a 4.5 rating from 2,161 reviews.
Reviewers call out calzone, lamb lollipops, burgers, mushroom ravioli, and salmon with beets.
Service notes skew warm and friendly, even when one reviewer found pacing slow.

editorial/ updated 11d ago

Did you know

Its Blackbird check-ins run heavier midweek, with Wednesday and Thursday leading all other days.

editorial/ updated 11d ago

Amenities

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryRestroom

Dietary

Vegetarian

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Open in

Check in momentum

The room in motion

Activity

Quiet lately · No check ins in the last 30 days

Flynet check ins

685

Neighborhood

Chelsea

Inside Local Roots

The experience

Casual stop for classic and signature bubble teas, plus scallion pancakes and other snacks.

Google Places/ updated 11d ago

Review signal

4.3

125 Google reviews

Google Places/ updated 11d ago

LOCAL HOTSPOTS

What’s hot around Local Roots

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Within walking distance

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FAQ

What kind of food does Local Roots serve?

Local Roots serves Cafe cuisine.

How expensive is Local Roots?

Local Roots is in the $ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

Where is Local Roots located?

Local Roots is located at 25 11th Ave Kiosk #5, New York, NY, 10011.

How do I check in at Local Roots?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Local Roots in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.