Roots
Roots was once fully vegan but now includes some dairy pastries and milk for coffee.
Per-allergen evidence
Roots was once fully vegan but now includes some dairy pastries and milk for coffee. Reviewers mention that dairy items are clearly labeled. Staff members are described as helpful and open to adaptations. The shared kitchen means cross-contact with dairy is possible.
[1] Aggregator Roots - Maschinenstraße - Zurich Restaurant - HappyCow, HappyCow
A HappyCow listing shows the venue is no longer fully vegan; dairy pastries and milk are offered but clearly marked, and staff are helpful and friendly.fetched Jun 24, 2026[2] Aggregator Roots - Gluten-Free Vegan Restaurant in Zürich, FindMeGlutenFree
FindMeGlutenFree reports no GF menu and no dedicated GF facility, though one user claims marked GF options exist. The information is contradictory.fetched Jun 24, 2026[3] Verified blog Roots, zuerich.com
The Zürich Tourism page identifies the restaurant as vegan but provides no detailed allergen information.fetched Jun 24, 2026[4] Verified blog New Restaurant Find: Roots In Zurich — Wholesome Stef, wholesomestef.com
A personal blog from 2015 describes the restaurant as generally vegan-friendly but does not include any allergen-specific details.fetched Jun 24, 2026[5] Verified blog Review: roots (Zürich) | craig de gouveia, craigdegouveia.com
A personal blog post from 2017 mentions dairy-free lattes, vegan options, and friendly staff, but does not include allergen safety details.fetched Jun 24, 2026[6] Verified blog Healthblokk - Safe Dining Companion, healthblokk.com
The Healthblokk directory labels the venue as "100% Vegan" and includes minimal other dietary information.fetched Jun 24, 2026Most food at Roots is vegan, though dairy pastries and milk for coffee are available and clearly marked. Reviewers mention that staff accommodate special requests, but the shared kitchen means dairy cross-contact is possible.
[1] Aggregator Roots - Maschinenstraße - Zurich Restaurant - HappyCow, HappyCow
A HappyCow listing shows the venue is no longer fully vegan; dairy pastries and milk are offered but clearly marked, and staff are helpful and friendly.fetched Jun 24, 2026[2] Aggregator Roots - Gluten-Free Vegan Restaurant in Zürich, FindMeGlutenFree
FindMeGlutenFree reports no GF menu and no dedicated GF facility, though one user claims marked GF options exist. The information is contradictory.fetched Jun 24, 2026[3] Verified blog Review: roots (Zürich) | craig de gouveia, craigdegouveia.com
A personal blog post from 2017 mentions dairy-free lattes, vegan options, and friendly staff, but does not include allergen safety details.fetched Jun 24, 2026The venue is reported not to have a gluten-free menu, though one reviewer claimed gluten-free options are clearly marked. No dedicated gluten-free facility exists, and the venue is known not to be safe for coeliac disease. Signals are contradictory and thin.
Limited information: we researched Roots across 9 sources but found nothing specific about its Vegetarian options or how the kitchen manages cross-contamination. Treat this as a starting point and call ahead to confirm before relying on it.
[1] Aggregator Google Places listing, Google
The Google Maps placeholder has no dietary or allergen content.fetched Jun 24, 2026[2] Aggregator Roots - Maschinenstraße - Zurich Restaurant - HappyCow, HappyCow
A HappyCow listing shows the venue is no longer fully vegan; dairy pastries and milk are offered but clearly marked, and staff are helpful and friendly.fetched Jun 24, 2026[3] Aggregator Roots - Gluten-Free Vegan Restaurant in Zürich, FindMeGlutenFree
FindMeGlutenFree reports no GF menu and no dedicated GF facility, though one user claims marked GF options exist. The information is contradictory.fetched Jun 24, 2026[4] Verified blog Roots (1977 miniseries) - Wikipedia, en.wikipedia.org
The Wikipedia article concerns the 1977 television miniseries "Roots" and is unrelated to this restaurant.fetched Jun 24, 2026[5] Verified blog Roots (2016 miniseries) - Wikipedia, en.wikipedia.org
A Wikipedia article about the 2016 television miniseries "Roots" is unrelated to this restaurant.fetched Jun 24, 2026[6] Verified blog Roots, zuerich.com
The Zürich Tourism page identifies the restaurant as vegan but provides no detailed allergen information.fetched Jun 24, 2026[7] Verified blog New Restaurant Find: Roots In Zurich — Wholesome Stef, wholesomestef.com
A personal blog from 2015 describes the restaurant as generally vegan-friendly but does not include any allergen-specific details.fetched Jun 24, 2026[8] Verified blog Review: roots (Zürich) | craig de gouveia, craigdegouveia.com
A personal blog post from 2017 mentions dairy-free lattes, vegan options, and friendly staff, but does not include allergen safety details.fetched Jun 24, 2026[9] Verified blog Healthblokk - Safe Dining Companion, healthblokk.com
The Healthblokk directory labels the venue as "100% Vegan" and includes minimal other dietary information.fetched Jun 24, 2026Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.
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