About Roots Kava Bar in Port Jefferson
A husband-and-wife-owned kava bar in Port Jefferson. Settle in for kava, kratom, coffee or matcha at 250 East Main Street — an alcohol-free place to meet, talk and spend time together.
Husband-and-wife owned. Locally run.
Roots is a husband-and-wife-owned kava bar and alcohol-free gathering place at 250 East Main Street in Port Jefferson, New York.
Robert “Robbie” Lattig and Rebecca own Roots together. Rebecca is the main manager and leads the day-to-day experience at the bar.
Stop in for kava, kratom, coffee, or matcha. Whether you’re meeting friends or taking a break in the village, Roots offers a place to sit, talk, and spend time together.
Explore our bar menu, get hours and directions, or find out about group gatherings at Roots.
Kava, Kratom, Coffee & Matcha
Kava & Kratom
Explore kava and kratom drinks at our Port Jefferson bar. Ask the team about the current menu and enjoy a seat at Roots.
Coffee & Matcha
Make time for a coffee or matcha at Roots. Browse the bar menu and find your next favorite drink in Port Jefferson.
Your First Visit
New to Roots? Start with the bar menu and ask the team about today’s options.
Find hours, directions and parking before visiting our Port Jefferson bar. Coming with a group? Explore private gatherings at Roots.
Guest Experiences
“Overall if you're new to kava this would be a great place to have your first cup.”
Josh D. · Tripadvisor · May 2024
News & Podcast Appearances
News 12 Long Island · June 23, 2026
Roots Kava Bar
Robert Lattig is interviewed about proposed kratom restrictions and their potential impact on the business and community. Read the News 12 report
ABC7 New York / WABC · July 30, 2026
Roots Kava Bar
Stacey Sager’s report includes Robert of Roots discussing Suffolk County’s approach to kratom regulation. Read the ABC7 coverage
NBC New York
Roots Kava Bar
Coverage of the Suffolk County kratom debate includes comments from Robert Lattig. Read the NBC New York story
TBR News Media · October 19, 2025
Roots Kava Bar
Charlie Zeeve interviews Robbie of Roots about alcohol-free social spaces and changing drinking habits on Long Island. Read the local feature
High Times · April 18, 2026
Roots advocacy
Dennis Walker’s contributor article quotes Robert Lattig of Roots Kava Bar on local botanical-policy advocacy. Read the advocacy article
Sacred Harmony · Podcast interview
Roots Kava Bar
Robert joins a conversation about the story behind Roots and building a community gathering place around kava. Listen to the Roots interview
Mycopreneur · November 6, 2025
Healing Herbals & Roots
Robert discusses Healing Herbals, entrepreneurship, and the community at Roots. Listen or read the transcript
Mycopreneur · January 23, 2024
Owner background · Healing Herbals
In The Legal Entheogen Market, Robert discusses Healing Herbals, entrepreneurship, and botanical product development. Listen to the 2024 interview
High Times · July 20, 2026
Owner background · Healing Herbals
Dennis Walker’s From Golden Teachers to Machine Elves feature names Robert Lattig of Healing Herbals in a wider article on mushroom genetics. Read the owner feature
Mycopreneur newsletter · The Culture Behind the Cultures
Owner background · Healing Herbals
The newsletter names Robert Lattig and links to Healing Herbals in its coverage of mushroom genetics. Read the newsletter
Come meet us in Port Jefferson: browse the bar menu or find our hours and directions.