Roots Handmade Pizza - South Loop

Appetizers

Starters To Share (or Not). Handmade mozzarella sticks you'll be telling strangers about

• Mozzarella SticksUSD 14.00

  Made completely from scratch. Housemade and Hand-Stretched Mozzarella, Herbed Breadcrumbs and Marinara Sauce

  • 4 SticksUSD 14.00
  • 6 SticksUSD 17.50

• Panza Bread SticksUSD 11.00

  Quad Cities Mozzarella Blend, Garlic Parmesan Sauce and Pizza Sauce

• Popcorn Chicken BitesUSD 13.00

  Tossed with Hot-Honey, Served with Creamy Ranch

• Spinach, Roasted Red Pepper & Artichoke DipUSD 10.00

  Served with Grilled or Crispy Pita Chips or Vegetables

The Best Darn Wings

the fifty50 wings

Step 1 - Choose:

• Bone-In

• Boneless

Step 2 - How Many?

• Bone-InUSD 16.00

  • 6 WingsUSD 16.00
  • 10 WingsUSD 25.00
  • 25 WingsUSD 52.00

• BonelessUSD 15.00

  • 6 WingsUSD 15.00
  • 10 WingsUSD 23.00
  • 25 WingsUSD 49.00

Step 3 - Select a Sauce

• Select a Sauce

  Our Famous Buffalo, Spicy Korean Red Pepper, Spicy Garlic, Nashville Hot, Honey Malört, Sweet Chili, Smokehouse BBQ, Teriyaki Honey Orange

Step 4 - Add Ons

• RanchUSD 1.50

• Blue Cheese DressingUSD 1.50

• Celery & CarrotsUSD 1.50

Salads

Family Style / Premium Ingredients. Healthy (and ginormous) salads with a cult following. Add on additional ingredients or you can build your own salad

• CobbUSD 17.00

  Romaine, Arugula, Cabbage, Tomatoes, Pickles, Corn, Scallions, Dill, Egg, Garlic Sesame Croutons and Buttermilk Black Truffle Dressing

• Roots Caesar*USD 15.00

  Romaine & Red Leaf Lettuce, Crispy Prosciutto, Garlic Sesame Croutons, Shaved Parmesan and Creamy Caesar Dressing

• Tomato, Avocado, & MozzarellaUSD 17.00

  Romaine & Red Leaf Lettuce, Cherry Tomatoes, Avocado, Roasted Corn, Fresh Housemade Mozzarella, Sunflower Seeds and Cilantro Vinaigrette

• BLTUSD 16.00

  Arugula, Romaine, Red Onions, Roasted Carrots, Grape Tomatoes, Garlic Sesame Croutons, Parsley, Radish, Blue Cheese Crumble, Bacon, Pears and Blue Cheese Dressing

• Greek-LikeUSD 15.00

  Romaine & Baby Spinach, Parsley, Dill & Mint, Kalamata & Green Olives, Cucumbers, Red Onions, Red & Green Bell Peppers, Feta Cheese, Pepperoncini, Fried Capers, Sunflower Seeds, Crispy Pita and Greek-Feta Vinaigrette

• KimchiUSD 16.00

  Cabbage, Spinach, Goat Cheese, Beets, Almonds, Cashews, Togarashi, Ramen, Carrot and Kimchi Vinaigrette

• Southwest Chipotle Chicken & AvocadoUSD 17.00

  Arugula, Cilantro, Cabbage, Pulled Chicken, Radish, Avocado, Crispy Shallots, Pickled Red Onions, Tajin-roasted Sweet Potatoes, Tortilla Strips, Black Beans, Corn, Queso Cotija and Creamy Chipotle Dressing

• Sesame ChickenUSD 16.00

  Shredded Cabbage & Romaine, Pulled Chicken, Roasted Mushrooms, Roasted Carrots, Broccoli, Radish, Scallions, Parsley, Fried Ramen, Toasted Sesame Seeds and Sesame Vinaigrette

• Not a Carrot In the WorldUSD 15.00

  Romaine, Kale, Arugula, Avocado, Scallions, Radish, Mango, Roasted Cauliflower, Crispy Shallots, Sesame & Sunflower Seeds, Lemon, Roasted Carrots and Carrot Tahini Dressing

• BeetUSD 16.00

  Romaine, Arugula, Roasted Beets, Pears, Goat Cheese, Toasted Pistachios and Honey-Lemon Vinaigrette

Build a Salad

$12. We use the freshest ingredients to make the best salads

• Step 1 - Pick Your Greens

  Choose 2: Baby Greens, Shredded Cabbage, Red Leaf Lettuce, Romaine, Arugula (+$1), Baby Kale (+$1), Spinach (+$1)

• Step 2 - Fresh Fruit & Vegetables

  Choose 5: Beets: roasted, Black Beans, Black Olives, Broccoli: steamed, Carrots: shredded, Cherry Tomatoes, Corn: roasted, Cucumbers, Giardiniera, Green Bell Peppers, Jalapeños, Mushrooms: raw, Mushrooms: roasted, Pepperoncini, Pickled Red Onions, Pickles, Pineapples, Red Onions, Red Bell Peppers, Radish, Scallions, Tomatoes, Artichoke Hearts (+$1), Carrots: roasted (+$1), Curry Cauliflower: roasted (+$1), Fresh Mango (+$1), Kalamata & Green Olives (+$1), Sweet Potato: tajin-roasted (+$1)

• Step 3 - Plenty to Crunch On

  Choose 2: Crispy Shallots, Crispy Pita, Fried Capers, Garlic Sesame Croutons, Ramen: crunchy, Sunflower Seeds, Taco Chips, Tortilla Strips, Almonds: toasted (+$1), Cashews: toasted (+$1), Pistachios: toasted (+$1)

• Step 4 - Go for Cheese

  Choose 1: Aged Manchego (+$2), Bleu Cheese, Cheddar, Chihuahua Cheese (+$1), Cotija, Feta (+$1), Goat Cheese (+$1), Housemade Mozzarella (+$2), Local Cheddar Curds (+$2), Ricotta (+$2), Shaved Parmesan (+$1), Vegan Cheddar (+$2), Vegan Mozzarella (+$2)

• Step 5 - Our Famous Dressings

  Choose 1: Avocado Cream (+$1), Balsamic Vinaigrette, Bleu Cheese Dressing, Buttermilk Ranch, Black Truffle Cream (+$2), Caesar Dressing*, Carrot Tahini, Cilantro Vinaigrette, Creamy Chipotle Dressing, Greek-Feta Dressing, Kimchi Vinaigrette, Lemon-Honey Vinaigrette, Louis Dressing, Sesame Vinaigrette, Vegan Ranch (+$2)

• Step 6 - Top It Off

  Get That Protein! Avocado (+$3), Bacon (+$1), Blackened Shrimp (+$6), Fierce Tofu (+$6), Fried Herbed-Breaded Chicken (+$6), Garlic Shrimp (+$6), Grilled Chicken Breast (+$5), Hard Boiled Egg (+$1), Popcorn Chicken (+$5), Pulled Chicken: cold (+$5), Salami (+$2)

Quad Cities Style Pizzas

The malt in our dough is what makes our pizza special imparting a slight sweetness in the crust. Make Any Pizza Gluten Free (+$3.50). Sub Vegan Cheddar or Mozzarella (+$3). Add on additional toppings. Or you can build your own pizza

• Old School CheeseUSD 16.00

  Our special Quad Cities Mozzarella Blend and Pizza Sauce on our signature Malt Crust

  • 12" PizzaUSD 16.00
  • 16" PizzaUSD 20.00

• Classic PepperoniUSD 19.00

  Our special Quad Cities Mozzarella Blend and Pizza Sauce on our signature Malt Crust with a healthy amount of Pepperoni. We don't skimp on our toppings

  • 12" PizzaUSD 19.00
  • 16" PizzaUSD 23.00

• Crumbled SausageUSD 18.00

  The Quad Cities Speciality: Crumbled Sausage, Roots Pizza Sauce, and Fresh Mozzarella

  • 12" PizzaUSD 18.00
  • 16" PizzaUSD 23.00

• TacoUSD 24.00

  A Quad Cities Original: Taco-seasoned Crumbled Sausage, Roots Pizza Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella and Cheddar. Topped with Lettuce, Tomatoes, and Taco-seasoned Chips

  • 12" PizzaUSD 24.00
  • 16" PizzaUSD 29.00

• MargheritaUSD 17.00

  Roasted Tomato Sauce, Cherry Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, and Fresh Basil

  • 12" PizzaUSD 17.00
  • 16" PizzaUSD 22.00

• McDowell'sUSD 22.00

  Seasoned Ground Beef, Louis Dressing, Fresh Mozzarella + Cheddar. Topped with Onions, Lettuce, and Pickles. The National Pizza of Zamunda

  • 12" PizzaUSD 22.00
  • 16" PizzaUSD 27.00

• VeganUSD 25.00

  Ground Seitan, Smoked Seitan Bacon, Roots Pizza Sauce, Vegan Mozzarella and Vegan Cheddar. Topped with Lettuce, Pickles, Tomatoes, and Vegan Ranch

  • 12" PizzaUSD 25.00
  • 16" PizzaUSD 30.00

• GardenUSD 22.00

  Roasted Mushrooms, Diced Green Peppers, Roasted Red Peppers, Olive Mix, Roots Pizza Sauce, and Fresh Mozzarella

  • 12" PizzaUSD 22.00
  • 16" PizzaUSD 27.00

Chef Series Collaborations - Quad Cities Style Pizzas

• Sarah Grueneberg's - Monteverde Big RaguUSD 26.00

  Tomato-braised Pork Shoulder, Meatballs, Sausage, Calabrian Peppers, Stracchino, Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, and Pesto

  • 12" PizzaUSD 26.00

• Charlie Mckennas' - Lillie's Q BBQ Pulled PorkUSD 26.50

  Pulled Pork smoked over peach wood, Hot Smokey BBQ, and Fresh Mozzarella. Topped with Carolina Dirt BBQ Rub & Slaw

  • 12" PizzaUSD 26.50

• Rick Ortiz's - Antique TacoUSD 25.00

  Chili Cheese Curd Pizza, Chorizo Chili, Cheddar Curds, Chihuahua Cheese, Mozzarella, Pickled Jalapeños & Onions, Avocado Cream, Tortilla Strips, Black Olives, and Scallions

  • 12" PizzaUSD 25.00

Neighborhood Faves - Quad Cities Style Pizzas

• Tikka Masala Butter ChickenUSD 27.00

  Butter Sauce, Marinated Chicken, Ginger, Curry, Onions, Paneer, Methi, Chili Oil, Lime, and Fresh Mozzarella

  • 12" PizzaUSD 27.00

• Korean Fried ChickenUSD 29.50

  Red Pepper Sauce, Garlic Purée, Kimchi, Fresh Mozzarella, Smoked Gouda, Korean Fried Chicken, Scallions, Sesame Seeds, and Cilantro

  • 12" PizzaUSD 29.50

• BLTUSD 22.00

  Canadian Bacon, Bacon, Roots Pizza Sauce, Mozzarella, Tomatoes, and Lettuce

  • 12" PizzaUSD 22.00

Build a Pizza

12" Pizza (Serves 1-2) $16 / 16" Pizza (Serves 3-5) $20. Tell us how to make the perfect pizza. Pick your favorite fresh ingredients and we'll arrange them on our hand-tossed malt crust with Roots pizza sauce and Quad Cities mozzarella blend

• Step 1 - First Pick a Size

  12" (1-2 people), 16" (3-5 people)

• Step 2 - Put Some Meat on It

  We ain't skimping. Sausage: Crumbled (+$3), Pepperoni (+$3), Anchovies (+$3), Bacon (+$4), Blackened Shrimp (+$8), Canadian Bacon (+$4), Garlic Shrimp (+$8), Ground Beef (+$4), Italian Beef (+$5), Popcorn Chicken (+$6), Pulled Chicken (+$5), Prosciutto (+$3), Salami (+$3), Smoked BBQ Pulled Pork (+$6), Vegan Bacon (+$4)

• Step 3 - Some Premium Toppings

  (+$2.50): Artichoke Hearts, Arugula, Black Olives, Broccoli Florets, Coleslaw, Corn, Garlic, Giardiniera: our Special Recipe, Green Bell Peppers, Jalapeños: fresh, Jalapeños: pickled, Kalamata Olive Blend, Mushrooms: fresh, Mushrooms: roasted, Pepperoncini, Pineapple, Red Onions: pickled, Red Onions: fresh, Roasted Garlic purée, Red Bell Peppers, Spinach: fresh, Scallions, Tomatoes: sliced or diced

• Step 4 - Make it Even Cheesy-Er

  (+$2). Bleu Cheese, Cheddar, Cotija Cheese, Provolone, Ricotta, Aged Manchego (+$3), Feta (+$3), Fresh Mozzarella (+$3), Goat Cheese (+$3), Shaved Parmesan (+$3), Vegan Cheddar (+$3), Vegan Mozzarella (+$3)

• Step 5 - Side Sauces

  (+$2): Avocado Cream, Bleu Cheese Dressing, Korean Red Pepper Sauce, Garlic Parmesan, Lillie's Q Smokey BBQ, Tikka Masala Butter Sauce, Ranch, Sour Cream, The Fifty/50 Buffalo Sauce, Vegan Ranch

• Step 6 - How Do You Want it Cut?

  Go with strips when building 2 toppings or less. Quad-city style strips, Traditional pie cut

Some Sides

• Seasoned Curly FriesUSD 6.00

• Sweet Potato TotsUSD 6.00

• Roasted Broccoli w/ Garlic ButterUSD 7.00

• Mac & CheeseUSD 8.00

Desserts & Drinks

Something For The Sweet Tooth

Feed Your Inner Child

• Fruity Pebbles CheesecakeUSD 9.00

  Funfetti Cheesecake on a Graham Cracker Crust. Topped with Whipped Cream and Glazed Fruity Pebbles

• Baby Ruth CheesecakeUSD 11.00

  Vanilla Bean Cheesecake, swirled with Caramel and Baby Ruth candy on an Oreo Crust. Topped with Chocolate Ganache and even more Baby Ruth

• Chocolate Cream PieUSD 8.00

  Dark Chocolate Mousse on an Oreo Crust. Topped with Whipped Cream and Oreo Cookie Pieces

• Key Lime Meringue PieUSD 8.00

  Fresh Key Lime Custard on a graham Cracker Crust. Topped with Whipped Cream

• Brownie SundaeUSD 10.00

  Warm Old Fashioned Brownie, topped with your choice of either Vanilla or Chocolate Ice Cream. Finished off with Whipped Cream and Chocolate Sauce

Drinks

• SodaUSD 4.00

  Pepsi – Diet Pepsi – Sierra Mist – Dr. Pepper – Pepsi Zero – Orange Crush – Ginger Ale

• Freshly Squeezed LemonadeUSD 5.00

• Freshly Squeezed Orange JuiceUSD 5.00

• Iced TeaUSD 3.50

• CoffeeUSD 3.50

• MilkUSD 3.50

• Chocolate MilkUSD 4.00

Root Beer

• Root BeerUSD 6.00

  Try our Root Beer. It's our very own recipe!

  • BottledUSD 6.00