welcome to
the Root Trackside
in Elon, NC
open through Oct 30th, 2026 for dine-in, takeout, and delivery (door dash). outdoor seating available for take out
After 15 incredible years serving this community, we’re announcing that The Root Trackside is closing — hearts heavy, gratitude heavier. We’ll stay open through our final service on Friday, October 30th, and we’re calling these last weeks a Grand Closing.
We’re sad, and we won’t pretend otherwise. But we’re also proud — we built something meaningful. If you’ve seen a bunch of these bittersweet posts from small, independent spots lately, the industry and economy have been putting up a fight. We’ve been watching those changes for years and did everything we could to adapt along the way. We think we still came out ahead.
Our deepest thank-you goes to this community, and especially our staff — many with us a decade or more, who feel like family. If your team could use talented, wonderful people, hire them!! (and us!) Just let us keep them until November 1st — we want a little more time to show our love, and say goodbye.
So come see us. Spend those gift cards. Get your favorite dish one more time. Help us close out these 15 years in a style worthy of our blood, sweat, tears, laughter, friendships, and memories. We’ll be crying in the shed, then walking into the dining room with our brave faces on — if you know, you know.
After that come to our sister spot Tangent!
It has been an honor,
With all our love and gratitude,
Lynn & Chris
fresh, flavorful food made from scratch with quality ingredients by people passionate about good cooking
open hours
- 11am - 3pm
- 11am - 3pm and 5pm -9pm
- 11am - 3pm and 5pm -9pm
- 11am - 3pm and 5pm -9pm
- 11am - 3pm and 5pm -9pm
- 11am - 3pm and 5pm -9pm
- closed
menu
the most accurate way to see our current special list is through our online ordering system by checking out the "order online" section - or, stop in the restaurant to check the specials board!
some house notes
we're often asked about reservations - we're a smallish place and we do not take reservations. we'd still love to see you and your party. even in the busiest of times, we are able to turn tables quickly with a usually reasonable wait time
we love chatting with our guests - but we only have a single phone line and can't check voicemail. if you must reach us during busy times by phone, keep trying or use our online ordering system for the quickest way to get your delicious meal
you may have already read this on our site (thanks for peaking at everything!) - the best way to view our specials is through our online ordering system. we update that page with our latest menu.
order online
you can order The Root for pickup or delivery.
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