The Healthy Chef in Havering

Portion sizes are amazing. Food comes to your plate looking like it deserves to be on a 5* menu in central London. Staff are so lovely. The place overall is great for family and friends. Every weekend you’ll find me there.

What an absolutely lovely place to have brunch. Met a friend a few weeks ago on a Monday for a spot of brunch and a catch up. Luckily we had glorious weather as we had to sit outside (COVID restrictions) but I’m so glad we did. We were given a couple of menus and it all sounded lovely. I already want to go back and try other things. We ordered some coffees, so happy they do oat milk. The coffees were lovely and tasty and I really want to try their super lattes next time. We also ordered our food. I had trouble deciding but ended up going for the Chilli Eggs. Wow this dish not only looked so pretty but it tasted amazing. All the flavours went so well together, I could have eaten it again. Perfect poached eggs too. We ordered some more coffees and enjoyed the winter sun. We got there for opening time as I was worried about getting a seat but it wasn’t busy until we left at around 10:30. Perfect little spot and I’ll definitely be back. Lovely staff members too. Very friendly and attentive.

Like some of the previous reviews I completely agree that it is over priced - £5.20 for two mugs of tea with just tea bags in the mug and no sugar, sweeteners etc. Waited for over 40 minutes for our food order to arrive and gave up and left just paying for the tea. They do state on earlier reply that they learn from reviews but do not seem to have done so yet. We did go there on a recommendation so perhaps they were just having another bad day but I doubt I would return in the future. So sorry as I did have high expectations.

We sometimes go here for brunch and it is always really good quality food, nicely presented too. The prices are not cheap but the high quality of food ensures that the price is justified. More frequently we go for morning coffee and this is always up to standard. The inside area is nice, but we prefer to sit outside on the terrace. The tables are socially distanced and regularly wiped down. The staff are always friendly and efficient.

Visited here last Friday as couldn’t get a table at our usual brunch spot! Food was good, by good I mean it was enjoyed but definitely not good enough for the prices charged! £3 for a cup of tea is a lot! Staff aren’t the best, don’t really seem to know what’s going on, and look at you like you’re a bit crazy if you ask for something!? Probably wouldn’t go back but if you’re willing to pay almost £30 for 2 breakfasts then this is your place!

Finest food, well cooked in ambient surroundings. This cafe is a fresh and healthy food venue. You can eat guilt free. The food is fresh, locally sourced, and the cafe is owned and run by a local chap with real flair. The venue has always been the most tastefully decorated. The prices are higher here than other cafes - but you get what you pay for. It really is an excellent venue. Staff, too are friendly, professional and efficient. Highly recommended.

I visited this place with my friend who has been here many times and said how great it was. We must have turned up on a bad day as the service we received was shocking. After we ordered we were asked a minimum of three more times by different members of staff 'have you ordered?' to which we replied yes every time. Time passed whilst we were chatting away and we realised it had been an hour since we ordered and people that came in after us were eating. We flagged down a member of staff and were eventually told that one of the team members allegedly asked us 'have you eaten?' instead of 'have you ordered'and because we replied yes apparently our order was thrown away and we were left to sit at an empty table with no further action being taken. No apology was given with this lame excuse. The food arrived, it was ok however we were not given any cutlery so had to ask for this. Nobody came over to ask how the food was. When we asked for the bill it was plonked down on the table as the member of staff walked past without saying anything. We took the bill up to the counter to express our dissatisfaction and basically asked for something to come off the bill due to the ridiculous wait and lack of apology. The staff member's response was 'well I'm not taking any food off'. We ended up having the drinks taken off and leaving with a very poor view of this place. Will not be returning and definitely wouldn't recommend based on the service we recieved.

My friend and I visited Roots earlier this week and loved the friendly staff, eat out help out deal and the food (great portion size too). A large menu with lots of choices and definitely the best cafe in the area. The staff went the extra mile to ensure we were comfortable (we had a 3 month old baby with us and it was really hot outside!) so that was really appreciated. Would recommend!

My husband and I just love this place! The food is awesome and such generous portions too. The coffee is great, the staff are attentive, smiley and professional and the restaurant has a great ambience. It's now become our post cycle destination and I dream about the smoothie granola bowl the whole way!

Extremely chilled environment with very fresh and tasty food! The coffee is superb and the pancakes were to die for.

Easily the best brunch in the area with a great menu. You pay a little more but its worth it. Great staff, always helpful and friendly.

We wasn't able to visit due the corona virus, but we ordered takeaway at the weekend. The food was amazing, i had the loaded bruschetta which i would recommend! Will definitely be heading back once the restaurant opens again.

I’ve been to healthy roots before and love it everytime. The decor, chilled atmosphere & the food are always amazing. However, on Saturday I picked up my first takeaway from there whilst all restaurants have had to shut because of COVID. I was wondering if the food would be as tasty & stay warm as it was a takeaway. The food was amazing. We had the hangover muffin and sweet potato hash (my fave) - it was warm & so so good. Highly recommend this place, it’s filling food that you don’t feel too guilty after!!

First time coming here since they revamped it and I left disappointed.The food looks great and the coffee is lovely however the service leaves a lot to be desired. I ordered the bruschetta eggs with no avocado as I have a severe intolerance and my partner the breakfast muffin.Both turned up and looked great however mine was served with avocado. Fair enough, mistakes happen. When I tried to catch the attention of a waitress to have it changed it took ages as they were too busy chatting among themselves. When it did come back out, I had eaten half of it before I realised they had just swapped the toast and avocado for a plain piece and put all the eggs and toppings from my previous meal on top. This would have been fine if the base of the eggs hadn't been covered in avocado.As a result, within the hour I was suffering stomach cramps. As they don't take allergies/intolerances seriously I won't be returning. A real shame as I do like the place.

Me and my wife have visited here on several occasions now. The staff have been friendly and the food has been superb. Great coffee. We will definitely be back:)

Lovely place to go for breakfast, brunch and lunch, especially if you are wanting a healthy option. The chilli eggs on sourdough bread was lovely, would highly recommend it. Service was good, staff friendly and restaurant was clean, will definitely go back

Highly overpriced. Quite a funny smell to the place and the owner was walking round serving with no t shirt on. Strange

I popped in for a coffee and a bite to eat in between meetings, and I was pleasantly surprised. Lots of tasty, healthy options, and I left feeling very full. The interiour is just my cup of tea and the service was quick and friendly. The only downside was that it was a little pricey.

I came here with my friends for brunch and Prosecco recently and it was great! Lovely food, really friendly staff and great atmosphere! I’ll definitely be coming back and would highly recommend!

Just passing. Looked busy so we decided to have lunch. Coffee was nice. Avocado on sourdough with cherry tomatoes was tasty. We chose not to have scrambled egg.No complaints on the food but found it a bit expensive considering we we sitting right on the main road. Wouldn’t go back there are many eating places around much cheaper

I recent went to health roots with my husband, with my husband being vegan. We both had delicious full breakfasts - mine with meat and my husbands vegan. Both delicious - amazing coffee and great service . One of my favourite places to go locally !!

I have been to healthy roots various times since it’s been opened and it is great to see a local independent business doing so well and continuously looking to innovate and develop to suit its customers needs. The food gets better each time but I am a particular fan of the fry up and smoothies. Building off of customer feedback is clearly why this restaurant is still thriving. Great service, great food and a great environment.

I would highly recommend eating here, there is such a good variety of healthy food on the menu. Staff were very welcoming and helped me in with my pram. Great baby friendly place to eat, I will definitely be coming here again.

I came here with my friends for a prosecco brunch and it was lovely! Lots of choices on the menu and lovely coffee. Inside they have great decor and relaxed vibes.

The waitress was so welcoming, I’ve been for brunch and dinner and there was a good selection of food and drinks. The smoothies were great! Would definitely recommend this restaurant for those looking for a nice brunch spot or dinner. Healthy options that taste great.

Absolutely shocking don't bother twice food came up burnt. I had a small amount of scrambled egg and half a slice of avocado and 2 toast No drink, it cost nearly £10. The food is way overpriced and they seem to charge what they like. Beats me how they have gotten all the good google reviews on their site unless its gone down the pan in the last few months ? Seriously don't bother.

Overpriced and slow service even though there were hardly any customers in. The pancakes were undercooked, would not return

It has the potential to be so nice but unfortunately the service is extremely slow the food took ages to arrive and once it was really cold. My husband's pancakes were very hard and were definitely not cooked fresh you could tell they were definitely just heated up!! And my scrambled eggs, sausages and toast were all luke warm / cold....i wouldn't mind but for the price i would expect the standards to be a bit better!! It is about £25 for two people so I'd rather go to a simple cafe where the food will be hot and good value for money,

I visited today with a friend and my five month old baby and it was lovely. Staff were accommodating seating us at a table with enough space for the pram, toilet is very nice and diffuser smelt lovely. Staff were very friendly. Full English breakfast was nice although the bacon was a bit tough and sausage had a few gristles. Coffee was great. I love the interior and decor. Like many have said, it's an unusual one for Upminster, Essex, anywhere not in the ditch or trendy parts of South London. Would like more of these establishments close to home please. I like very much!

The waitresses all appeared to be bored and were not very welcoming. The food is overpriced for what you get, and the eggs were undercooked.

Visited with my friend for Breakfast. We both had the Grilled Breakfast and It was really good - in particular Sausages were really nice (a real rarity in most places these days).

New menu, new branding; with cakes added to the menu they seem to be moving away from the ultra healthy menu they used to have. I had the avo and scrambled egg on toast with an extra order of crispy bacon. All was cooked lovely and I didn't wait too long. Mother had the full English (which left her a little too full). With on-trend lattes, of turmeric and charcoal we both enjoyed our brunch.

Met a friend in Upminster for a bite to eat and a catch up, we weren’t sure where to go when we came across this little gem.

Went with my wife and daughter on a Saturday morning. Very light and airy surroundings and good service. We thought the veggie options were very good. It's a little expensive but worth it

Have had 2x fantastic vegan breakfasts. After 30 years a vegetarian, I am so pleased there's finally a local place that offers a great breakfast for veggies and vegans. Food definitely deserves 5 stars, but knock off a point for service, as at times, it's not great. I'm sure this will be improved.

I had a great time here, the staff were really helpful and the food was delicious! Really cool decor too - will be back again and recommend to friends. Worth travelling from London to :)

Went one Sunday morning, slow service No drinks menu,milky latte just a hint of coffee, one spoon between three ,total price £35.78 for three breakfast,s ,no condiments very disappointed, no protein shakes

Dirty cutlery, dusty plates, rip off prices, small place big tables, Bizzare!!! Food ok but definitely not worth paying £27 for 2 breakfast in that dirt.

Never leave reviews but went to Healthy Roots last night and oh my god the food was insane. I never order Christmas dinner out because always find it disappointing, wouldn’t go for a carvery because I think you just can’t beat a homemade roast but the Christmas dinner last night was unreal. Best food I’ve eaten in a LONG time! The dessert was also spot on. Great service as always and will definitely be recommending to family and friends.

Went to healthy roots for a girlie catch up for Christmas ! Booked the 3 course meal - which was at a excellent reasonable price. I choose soup for starter and turkey Christmas dinner, which I will dream about for the rest of my life. Turkey was cooked to perfection - so moist and all the trimmings were absolutely incredible. Best Christmas dinner in a long time. Then I had a cheesecake for dessert which was also incredible. Really did have the best time and the service was brilliant ! Definitely recommend.

Thought we try this place for breakfast this morning, states it open for service at 8.30am. So at 9.05am, when we tried to come in and were told that the we can only have drinks as food is not ready yet. May I suggest you update your opening times!

We went here for brunch and love the new menu! I am not vegan but picked the vegan breakfast as it looked fab and it way exceeded my expectations. The tofu was the best I've tasted, seasoned with delicious herbs and it had avocado smash, beans in a lovely sauce and sweet potato hash. The combination was amazing and so filling!

We have been to healthy roots 3 times this week and every time the food and service has been excellent, great and tasty new menu, love the healthy and vegan options, great music and atmosphere. We're goong to keep coming back again and again, cant get enough...

Im a regular in Healthy roots and they have recently changed their new menu and being a vegan wow! They have really upped their game, there is plenty of yummy vegan options, I always struggle with eating out only normally 1/or 2 vegan options not here....Highly recommend the pumpkin risotto & veg curry for a hearty meal, or if you want a lighter option the veg wrap is spot on & to sort your hangover the vegan grill up is the one! Great food, service, surroundings oh and the best coffee!

The food was served quickly and to a good temperature - the staff were friendly as well. Would definitely come again

Went along with some friends who had been before and recommended it to me, enjoyed the experience, however I would like even more dairy-free/vegan options for breakfast - the 'Eggs Your Way' is a bit of a weird item to have vegan options for and seems overpriced (at £8.50) for what you may actually get without the eggs. Could be nice to have a veggie/vegan grill up with meat-alternatives? I went for the Eggs Florentine, which was nice, however I wasn't a fan of the extra salad garnish - but that's just me, as I saw a lot of other clean plates! Overall, the atmosphere was nice and I'm definitely interested in coming back for lunch!

Very good food. Relaxing atmosphere. I particularly enjoyed the smoothie. Staff were friendly and helpful.

The owner seemed more interested in greeting and paying service to his friends that arrived after us. A family of 4 took up a whole table for 6 and then encroached onto our table and were allowed to have fabric carrier bags that had been on the floor sitting on the table. And who also proceeded to talk over us to their friends on the other side of the room. The pancakes were dry and the eggs had no seasoning. There are many nicer places to eat in Upminster with better service and better behaved people.

I am very disappointmented with my visit into Healthy Roots. I felt the managing of the restaurant was very poor and the food felt majorly rushed. I went in with my family hoping for a nice brunch however we were waiting 45minutes for our meal and then when we received it parts were not cooked and were genuinley not nice. I shall not be returning and do not recommend to anyone.

Beautiful place for breakfast and coffee catch ups. I meet here with friends regularly and the food and the service is great! Delicious well presented food. An absolute must visit! I travel from around 30 minutes to meet her and it’s worth the journey, I have no where like this near me and it’s a real treat!

By far the best breakfast spot in Essex. The food available is always fresh, served to a high standard and tastes amazing, and the coffee is great too. I come here on a weekly basis (despite the 40 minute drive) with friends and family, and everyone I’ve brought with me have always thoroughly enjoyed it.

On fancying a fry up a friend suggested healthy roots. I wasn’t sure but decided to give it a go. How wrong I was the food was not only healthy but it was delicious. The food was top quality and cooked to perfection. The mini full English was more than enough and the healthiest grill I have had. The atmosphere was a friendly buzz and staff knowledgeable on where the produce was developed. The London map on the wall is brill to see a real focal point in the shop, shame u can’t get copies.

At 1:10pm on 18th July there was only us in the cafe. They first of all didn’t provide us with any menus and when we tried to look on the website to check the food and prices we saw that it was different prices from what was in store.

Nice vibe, very cool place shame about the wait on the food whilst we were the only people there, coffee was also poor. A lot of potential here but needs work.

What a treat! We both had eggs florentine and it was delicious. Coffee was good too. Friendly service. Will definitely go back

I really enjoyed my breakfast here I had eggs Benedict the bacon is delicious all comes out nice and hot with a nice runny egg. The service was good but a little hard to get hold of them as they seem very busy. Would also like a full drinks menu on the table with prices. Will definitely be returning.

Third time lucky, ate here again for breakfast. Food was better, a tasty meal had by us all. Will be back far more often now!

what a fantastic little restaurant this is, healthy food cooked very well and so tasty, you will not go to another local cafe or high street chain and get such quality and friendly, helpful service.

Delicious food, tasted fresh with lots of flavour. Staff really friendly and smoothies were lush. Will definitely be returning. Lucky to have this locally.

Amazing Chicken and Halloumi wrap, takeaway to eat in hairdressers. Beautifully packaged in polystyrene box which kept it warm. Delicious! Accompanied by salad in a separate box with sweet potatoe wedges which I did not expect. Fast, friendly service, bviously freshly cooked. Observed others eating lunch .. Salmon with poached egg and avocado looked especially good. See they are licensed. Would not hesitate to recommend this place.

This place is on Upminster high street with a rustic decor and attentive staff. We had Avocado Smash and kids had pancakes topped with syrup. Place was heaving on a sunday morning so better arrive on time to get yourself a table. Will visit again soon.

Healthy Roots is a great place for meeting friends for coffee or lunch . Staff very friendly , attentive, nothing is too much trouble for the staff .

Quite expensive and plain food - I get what they are trying to achieve similar to the London vegetarian restaurants but this is quite expensive for an uninspiring meal

I discovered this little gem on my leisurely stroll down Upminster high st. one sunny late afternoon. I was taken in by the ultra cool decor which absolutely fascinated me. A very rustic and original decor welcomed me in. I was greeted with a smile from a happy waitress and seated quickly as expected. Undecided on a drink of choice I was recommended to try one of their smoothies. I was soon enjoying a succulent burger and perfectly cooked sweet potato wedges with an incredibly refreshing smoothie. Copious amounts of flavour in the grilled burger which left me feeling satisfied. The owner was very friendly and approachable and it sounds like he and his brother have came a long way. I will definitely be coming back to try the rest of the menu! Would recommend! 5*

Good coffee and nice atmosphere...staff very friendly..scrambled egg on toast was excellent. Will return.

Have been here several times. Lovely decor, tasty food and helpful staff. Their breakfast bagel is amazing and very filling....

This is the first time I have visited this small restaurant. A nice menu of healthy and interesting dishes. I...

Había estado aquí antes, hace un par de años para la cena cuando estaba sano y saludable ahora Chef (Raíces) y no era demasiado impresionado con la comida. Dimos otra ir a desayunar un domingo hace poco y la comida era mucho mejor, realmente delicioso....

Muy impresionado! La comida es deliciosa, fresca y saludable. El personal es tan cálido y acogedor, y tienen la opción de sentarse fuera en días como hoy. Sin duda volveremos pronto!

Se ha convertido en una rutina del desayuno del domingo mañana frecuentes para mí y mi familia. Nunca deja de sorprendernos. El personal es amable y el dueño es encantador y muy amable.

Have been here a few times with friends - and on my own actually! Such a peaceful little place to sit and have some breakfast/lunch. Owners are so polite and friendly, food is always great too! Should do deals on certain days with the food, I would probably go in there more then! :)

Amazing fresh and healthy food! Everything about this place is spot on. Friendly staff, fresh alternatives to British classics and amazing music and decor. It's a nice place to hang out and start the day with! I've been here for breakfast about five times now and I love it. It's my favourite place for breakfast and I highly recommend it. The food is great and the smoothies are AMAZING.

First visit today, absolutely loved it! Great food, very friendly and helpful staff, even loved the music! Will definitely return!

Kids paintballing and in need of breakfast I trotted into the nearest town without fantastically high expectations. Thought I might find a cafe somewhere and was totally delighted to happen across this little gem of a place. Lovely staff, great decor and a super menu with lots of healthy choices which will fill you up and will please meat eaters and vegans alike. I urge you to try it!

Have visited Healthy Roots many times and each time the quality of the food and service has been excellent. All meals are very well priced and both the breakfast and lunch menus have great variety. For those who love smoothies they do awesome ones here. As someone who loves coffee, it's the only place I go to get my caffeine fix! Really love the vibe of the shop. Would recommend this place to everyone. Healthy Roots is proof that healthy food can be amazing too!

Spent a lovely Mothers Day afternoon having an excellent roast lunch with my husband and two children. The roast dinner was excellent and the herb roast potatoes were lovely. The food was reasonably priced and the service very good. The atmosphere was great. We didn't feel rushed as there was one sitting for dinner on a Sunday afternoon so we could take our time and enjoy our dinner. Kids loved their dinner and the Karma Kola drink. Will definitely visit again.

I adore this place so much! I can honestly say, this is the ONLY healthy place going around Upminster! Me & my boyfriend are regular customers as we are trying to lead a more healthy life style (goodbye McDonald's breakfasttttt!) It is the first place we suggest when we can't think what to do for breakfast. Food is delicious & we love the almond lattes! Staff are lovely and you should give yourselves a real pat on the back, what you have achieved already it great, keep it up! My one bit of constructive criticism, wish you guys were open a bit later in the week but I am sure that is something you hope to do in the future! Georgia x

Have wanted to try here for so long and im shocked they have negative reviews!! The food was beautiful, so fresh and tasty. I had a few questions about the menu and the staff were so friendly and helpful. I will definitely be back and recommending to friends.

Cost us over £50 for 3 adults to have 1 healthy fried breakfast and 2 breakfast sandwich/panini's with a hot drink each.Really wanted this to be brilliant, as it boasts of being the healthy option. We found it was a little dry in taste and very steep in price.Will try again in a few months, with high hopes again.

Popped in for a late breakfast on a cold and snowy day. Lovely décor with big tables and simple chairs. We were the only ones there so were a little concerned! Service was very friendly, polite and attentive, breakfast (can't remember what it was called but avocados and tomatoes on toast) was beautifully presented and incredibly tasty. Looked at the lunchtime menu as we are planning a return visit!

First visit here for a friend's 60th. The food was amazing, never had pork like it, so tender. Service and people lovely and so helpful. Cannot wait to go back

Used healthy roots 4 times now with its takeaway concept. The idea itself is fantastic and on the first occasion we used it all was well. We used healthy roots 3 times after this ordering 10 meals at a time. In the next batch we had missing components the burger was raw the whole way through and the chilli was served with one lettuce leaf rather than rice. When we complained via email we were advised this would be rectified and we would be looked after the next time we visited. The owner claimed he knew nothing about it and took £10 off the bill. To be honest I was left a bit disappointed in the way it was handled, nevertheless we returned the following week and the meals were okay. This week just gone again we have thrown 8 meals away which were swimming in fat. I don't believe that I can be the only one having problems. Your takeaway menu is too small to make so many mistakes and the way you deal with problems is awful. I have thrown over £100 worth of food now in the bin and I don't believe you guys could care less.

Good range of healthy eating options. Fairly young clientele but excellent for a weekend breakfast or lunch. Sometimes open in the evening too

LOVE this place, struggle to find other good places to eat as I am vegetarian and this place never disappoints!!

Visited a few times - very relaxed with self seating and really friendly waitresses. Lots of healthy snacks available to buy & a varied menu. As a vegan I struggle in the area to eat out & not have to eat the same leafy salad. Vegans/vegetarians very well catered for - Only minor complaint is lack of vegan options on the brunch/breakfast menu at the weekend. Lots of healthy drinks & smoothies - also a variety of non dairy milks which is brilliant. I saw on the internet they re open at 7pm for dinner but when I drove past this week to come in it was shut! Such a shame

Good service, amazing modern take on healthy food and nicely priced! One of the very few places open on a Sunday in Upminster to. Winning

Been here many times, staff always helpful and very friendly. Restaurant is always well laid out , Varied menu that reflects the ethos of the brothers who own and run the place

Attended a birthday brunch here, specially selected as advertised healthy/ gluten free/ vegan options so would suit all. One member of the party was gluten intolerant so ordered the gluten free toast. After eating a whole slice asked the waiter to double check it was gluten free. Response after taking the plate away was that it wasn't as they had run out of gluten free bread!!! Offered to switch the second slice to rye bread as this has less gluten in it!!! If you can't eat it, you can't eat it!This is unacceptable for a restaurant advertising gluten free and not informing customers when they are out of stock. Would not recommend risking coming here for a gluten free meal unless you want to risk becoming ill!Also table was not cleared for an hour after we had finished eating when we finally asked the waiter to clear it. Glasses were not handled hygienically, waiters putting them down holding the rim!

I have eaten in Healthy Roots since it opened and have never been disappointed. The food is freshly made and healthy. And now, with the addition of the outside patio area, it's nice to sit in the sunshine too.

Healthy Roots is exactly what Upminster needs! Fresh, healthy and original- their menu is great for vegetarians and vegans. It always seems busy and the atmosphere inside is relaxed and trendy. Their breakfast menu is my favourite- i would recommend trying the avocado smash! The staff are friendly and attentive, John and Alex the two young owners have done a great job and they should be very proud of themselves!

I like fresh food cooked simply, with an emphasis on veg & protein rather than carbs. For my first visit today I chose prawn noodles - full of cooked but crunchy veg (mange tout, tenderstem broccoli, baby carrots) in a tasty soya dressing with fresh cress on top. Loved it. There was nothing on the menu I wouldn't choose next time. Such a relief to find somewhere that doesn't base everything around bread/pasta/pizza/pastry.

A rising interest in organic produce, super foods and healthy living has afforded us this fabulous local healthy eatery that deserves good press!! An innovative menu that has yet to disappoint coupled with a most pleasant atmosphere and attentive, friendly staff.....what's not to love!!!

When we drove past initially, Healthy Roots was packed. They have a nice outdoor terrace area which looked busy. We returned an hour later and it was still busy but we found a seat outside. Our order was taken quite quickly. Service could be a bit quicker but with only one chef and full restaurant we enjoyed the sunshine whilst waiting. My sea bass was very tasty, cooked with new potatoes, kale (I think) and some red cabbage. The potatoes could have done with some sort of dressing I think as they were a little dry but on the whole I enjoyed it. My mum had a beef wrap. She ate half and had the other half wrapped to take away.

Been in a few times now and never let down! Love the brand and the food is always fresh and super tasty. Staff are very friendly! Love the breakfast menu in particular!!

Visited this place for a healthy Sunday morning breakfast. After waiting over 25min for our eggs and salmon - Same time for a handful of berries for our crying child. It then arrived cold and hard Staff very unhelpful and rude. Even when I complained about how bad my breakfast was. With no apology and swearing under there breath, they took away my breakfast. Shocking. No sign of the owner. Just young waiters and waitresses that clearly didn't want to be there on a Sunday Won't return and won't recommend Shame because the concept and menu you looked good

Was so thrilled to hear about this healthy local place and had been waiting to try it out!Visited at the weekend and was quite disappointed. Great location and loved the interiors and although staff were really friendly they looked a little overwelmed. Limited menu, ordered a variety of items and food was ok, not as good as I expected and definitely too expensive for what it was.Not really child friendly: not many food options at all for children which was a real shame.

Owned by two brothers, this is one of few restaurants that people actually talk about! We only went in for coffee, but it was extremely tasty, and in the short period of time we were there the customers could be seen enjoying their food. Their credo is to keep it local, as far as possible, and healthy(ish).Will visit again, hope they do well, I would urge you to take a visit.Lovely, helpful staff, by the way.

Really enjoyed our 3 course meal here . The scallops were delicious, had the salmon for main it was perfectly cooked with fresh veg. And had the cheesecake for dessert- it was the best cheesecake I've ever had! The service was very good and there was live music playing at a nice volume in the background. Was reasonably priced too. Will definitely return.

We've been to Healthy Roots several times for a weekend brunch and never been disappointed so thought we'd try it for an evening meal. Everything was lovely, food, wine, service and live musician playing in the background. Well done guys, Upminster now has a unique eating place, keep up the good work.

Mid-week lunch. Nice range of veggie food, said was good and fresh. Not many people eating here this particular lunch unfortunately, but staff worked hard and were accommodating. Would have liked to have seen a menu and prices displayed outside as this had previously put us off as others said it was expensive. We didn't find this the case based on the quality of the food and maybe if it was a bit more upfront people would know what they are dealing with? Anyway will return as loved the food, keep it up.