San Marcos
Root Cellar Cafe
The Root Cellar Café sits on the bottom floor of the historic Donaldson building, on the corner of Fort St. (now Hopkins) and Austin St. (now LBJ). This building has known many faces. originally it was “G.W. Donaldson & Co. Hardware Store” and later “Bond’s Café and Restaurant” in the 1930’s. It has housed several businesses, some of the most notable being the original location for the Paper Bear and Wesray’s Café. We opened our doors in February 2005, and we’re very proud to be a continuing part of the rich history of this sacred place, now known as San Marcos, Texas.
The TapRoot Restaurant Collective
The TapRoot is a hospitality group providing direction, design, and management to seven uniquely crafted concepts. Founded in 2005 we specialize in Americana fare with an artisanal twist, making food from scratch, using local whenever possible, and baking our own breads daily.
The San Marcos River
Our beautiful mermaid mural lives on the wall behind root cellar bakery. it reminds us that the river is the heart of San Marcos. We are conscientious of the footprint we make, and strive to use sustainable goods whenever possible. Why the mermaid? The mermaid has become the mascot of San Marcos. She promotes stewardship and conservation. We are proud sponsors of the Mermaid Society!
Feeding the Community
We believe that strong community ties are what bind us together. When your neighbor falls, you lend a hand and help them up. Our work with the Hays County Food Bank through our “Desserts for a Difference” initiative has raised over $4,000 yearly for the food bank.
The annual Foodstock celebration is the creation of our owner, Kyle Mylius, who wanted to combine his passion for music and his compassion for those in need. This all day event hosts local musicians, artists, and vendors, with proceeds going to help feed the most vulnerableof our community.