You may have passed by the Southern Roots Country Store in Crawford, AL. You may even be a frequent visitor! Whether you’ve always wanted to go or you’ve been hoping for a Southern Roots location a bit closer to home, we have some good news for you: they just opened a second store in Uptown Columbus. Never heard of them before? Excited to learn about what the new shop has to offer? We have all the answers right here.
What is the Southern Roots Country Store?
Handmade and bottled creations, clothes, and a mouth-watering menu—they’re what make Southern Roots Country Store so special. This local business started off in Crawford, Alabama. If you’re in the market for gifts, goods, or some incredible food, pay them a visit!
More on the New Southern Roots Country Store
The new Southern Roots Country Store in Uptown Columbus officially opened on August 5. Initially, their second location was slated for an April 1 unveiling, but COVID-19 interrupted their plans.
After a successful first day, word of mouth has spread—and people love what they’re serving. Even better, this second shop is also a big step forward, as the Southern Roots Country Store is becoming a franchise!
What’s on the menu?
We can’t talk about delicious food without going through the menu at Southern Roots Country Store. Some of the tasty options they offer are:
- Chicken salad sandwiches on croissants;
- Frito nachos, called “Fronchos”;
- Root beer floats;
- Buffalo chicken quesadillas;
- Banana pudding;
- Turkey sandwiches on Texas toast;
- Strawberry shortcake in a jar;
- PB&J paninis;
- And more.
Monster shakes are a big star too at Southern Roots Country Store, so we’re giving them their own list. You can tackle delicious shakes in flavors like:
- The Dirty Cowboy, which has an Oreo, gummy worms, and whole ice cream sandwich;
- Peach;
- Banana split, which has a cherry, a whole ice cream sandwich, and candy;
- Cookies and cream;
- The Salty Ol’ Goat, which has a hard salted pretzel and a whole Drumstick cone;
- And more.
Visiting and Safety Details
Who wants a decadent milkshake? We’ll tell you just where to get one! You can find the Southern Roots Country Store at 1207 Broadway in Uptown Columbus. Currently, they’re closed on Mondays. They will be open on Tuesday to Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday from 12 to 5 p.m.
Employees will be working hard to keep you safe. Please, remember to do your part too by wearing a mask and staying six feet or further from those not in your household. Thank you!
Summary
Southern Roots Country Store showcases some of the best goods and food that you can find in Uptown Columbus. This season, consider taking a trip on over there—and maybe trying out one of their shakes too!
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