CO—100 - 2025|Community Champions
Cafe Root Cellar
Cafe Root Cellar is a fast casual restaurant serving American cuisine with a modern twist, offering a rotating weekly menu built around fresh, local ingredients. Attracting a diverse customer base—including families, retirees, and middle- to higher-income diners—the restaurant stands out for delivering elevated, chef-driven meals in an approachable setting. Deeply rooted in its community, Cafe Root Cellar partners closely with local farmers to highlight seasonal produce and proteins, while also leading social impact efforts through its nonprofit, Feed-Well Fridges. Launched in 2023 by Chef and Owner Sera Cuni, the initiative fights food insecurity and food waste in Chatham County, NC by stocking six publicly accessible community fridges with rescued food. Prioritizing both sustainability and health, the program serves women, children, and families, embodying the restaurant’s commitment to nourishing its community in every sense.
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2025 Honoree in Community Champions
Cafe Root Cellar has been recognized as a Community Champion in the CO—100. This category celebrates businesses that have achieved growth while making a significant positive impact on their local communities. These businesses go beyond their own success to contribute meaningfully to the area surrounding them, and those in it. Whether through job creation, innovative community service projects, or fostering a strong and supportive community environment, these businesses exemplify the spirit of community engagement. The CO—100 is the annual list of the 100 best and brightest small and mid-sized businesses in America.
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Cafe Root Cellar Overview
Leadership
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Sera Cuni
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10-19 employees
Chamber
Local Chamber
Chatham Chamber of Commerce
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Chamber Address
35 Thompson St Pittsboro, NC 27312-5773
Chamber Email
rebecca@chathamchambernc.orgChamber Website
www.ccucc.netGallery –
