Dining out, for many of us, is a fairly regular occurrence. We go to our favorite restaurant to catch up with friends, to entertain family from out of town, and to relax and let someone else do the cooking. Not everyone, however, has extra cash to dine out or can even afford a nutritious meal at home. Take Root Cafe in Missouri makes dining an affordable, delicious experience – regardless of how much you can afford to spend.

Discover a new way of dining out at Take Root Cafe, in Kirksville, a quaint eatery that serves fresh, high quality meals five days a week.

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The charming restaurant uses a pay what you can system. All foods have a suggested price, which you can pay if you can afford it, or you can…

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Donate what you can afford for your meal. If you don’t have money to donate, simply volunteer your time in exchange for a meal.

Facebook/Take Root Café Don’t worry if you don’t have the money to donate or the time to volunteer. You can still enjoy a delicious vegetable bowl.

Take Root Cafe, which first opened in 2016, is designed to ensure everyone has access to a high quality, locally-sourced meal.

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Menus change monthly, but no matter when you visit, you’re guaranteed a scrumptious meal, made with fresh ingredients from local farms.

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Some delicious dishes you might find on the menu include house-made gnocchi, black bean bowls, and chicken verde.

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The menu also features popular kids’ meals, such as peanut butter and jelly and pasta, as well as desserts.

Trip Advisor/Jodi C. Have special dietary needs? Take Root Cafe features vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, and dairy free items.

While you’re waiting for your meal, sit back, relax, and learn a little bit about the ingredients used at Take Root Cafe. Each table features an informational card (pictured below).

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Sit down to a delicious meal at Take Root Cafe, open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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Click here for the official website of Take Root Cafe. Or, go here for Facebook.

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Have you ever been to this cafe in Missouri? Share your experience in the comments! If you like unique dining experiences, add these 11 Missouri restaurants to your must-visit list.

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Don’t worry if you don’t have the money to donate or the time to volunteer. You can still enjoy a delicious vegetable bowl.

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Have special dietary needs? Take Root Cafe features vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, and dairy free items.

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Address: 114 W Harrison St, Kirksville, MO 63501, USA