Roots Cafe, located in historic Laurel, is offering more than just low-sugar products, organic smoothies, and unique teas to their customer base. The cafe operates inside of a community-focused health center that provides inclusive and culturally responsive healthcare services including yoga, diabetes management and nutrition counseling.
Owners Azyta Ahmadi and Ricardo Hurd, passionate about agriculture and seeking to address health inequities in minority communities, are grateful to offer healthy food and a chance for the community to reconnect as we recover from the pandemic at Roots Cafe.
“Roots Cafe is a feel-good brand, educating, nourishing and inspiring our community to live well.
“We are family owned and operated and take great pride in the diversity of our roots,” Ahmadi told The Informer.
Nutritional education is a key component of Roots Cafe’s work and offerings.
“Roots Cafe is a distinct organization that takes a custom approach to educating, supporting, and inspiring the community to eat better and live well,” Ahmadi continued. “Roots Cafe is the only carryout-style establishment offering a lively, educational and tailored experience.”
In the future, the Roots Cafe team intends to expand their menu by offering more breakfast and lunch options and eventually open a second location. They are currently open on Saturdays and Sundays from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., and food delivery services can bring their menu direct to you.
“We are planning lots of partnerships with local farms and community organizations,” continued Ahmadi. “We aim to be a trusted brand and improve the communities in which we operate. Roots Café is committed to putting the needs of the community at the heart of how we work.”
Roots Cafe is located inside of the Sankofa Building in Historic Laurel at 105 Washington Boulevard South, Laurel, MD 20707. You can order from their cafe here.