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Are you tired of the Japanese cuisine yet? Or do you just want to try something different and especially made for you? We are open on request in the evenings and offer five course dinners with one drink included in the price. All vegan, made with...

Although aprés ski is a big thing in Europe, it is still very small scale in Japan. Here everybody seems to got to the onsen after a long day on the slopes. We at the cafe however try to offer an alternative: various kind of live...

Let's face it, not everyone wants to drink beer.  We chose the wines we offer for a reason,  you get great value and quality with these ones for what you spend and you don't have to go over budget with them. Although our selection is limited,...

Yes, we do, two different types. Roots Cafe Coffee Bar is not entirely vegan, it is vegetarian because our coffees and hot chocolate can be prepared with either cows milk or soy milk. The cows milk comes from the Nagano prefecture, where in fact the cows that...

We serve herbal teas in the cafe, from Yogi tea. With every teabag comes a wisdom. What does the universe tell you today? -Love has no fear and no vengeance? Or is it more like: May this day bring you peace, tranquility and harmony? Or...

What is falafel anyway? Traditionally it's a hand rolled patty made out of chickpeas or fava beans. Falafel comes originally from the Middle East, but since it is so rich in proteins and fibers, it found itself on the Roots menu. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falafel) You can make them...

We guess there is no real after ski without a beer, especially a beer from the tap. We wanted to offer our customers organic beer on tap and we chose Otton. Here are a few reasons why: Otton is a full scale craft brewery that uses only...

Behind every great curry is a great man, don't you think? One of the most loved dishes especially during winter season is the vegan curry we serve. But how did the curry end up in Roots cafe? To keep the long story short, the curry is...

Coffee, does it really need any introduction? The sweet black liquid that can give you a nice kick at the beginning of the day? What can we say, we, just like many of you are addicted to coffee. There are zillions of articles throughout the...