Nourishing Plant-based Meals

Deliveries Will Resume End of September. Fresh and frozen Grab n' Go is now available at The Rooted Ritual Apothecary Thursdays thru Sundays. Follow us on Facebook for more details.

Nourishing Our Illinois Communities. We proudly serve plant-based, gluten-free meals - both fresh & frozen - to the communities of McHenry, Lake and parts of Cook County, IL. Our meals are crafted with organic ingredients and gentle seasoning to create satisfying dishes that support wellness without excess. We also offer grab-n-go with outside seating at our store front located at 1309 N. Green St. McHenry, IL., The Rooted Ritual Apothecary. We are a sustainable, non-toxic wellness store offering an array of beauty products, tinctures, elixirs, refillery and much more!

Why Mindful Roots?

Freshness Guaranteed

Every order is packed fresh to ensure peak flavor and nutrition

Carefully Curated Products

From wellness essentials to eco-friendly items, each product is handpicked for quality and sustainability.

Wellness at Heart

Our products are designed to support your healthy, mindful lifestyle.

Ethically Sourced

We partner with local farms and producers who share our commitment to the environment and community.

Convenient, Fresh Delivery to Your Doorstep

Delivery Process

Once you place your order, we’ll reach out to confirm your delivery day and time. Our items are delivered fresh and frozen to ensure peak freshness when they arrive at your doorstep. All orders must be placed no later than Tuesday PM for Thursday pick up or delivery.

Special Delivery Instructions

If you’re not home at the time of delivery, we recommend leaving a cooler outside to keep your items frozen and protect them from critters that love our delicious food!

Payment on Delivery

We make it easy – payment is collected at the time of delivery for a smooth, hassle-free transaction. We also accept Venmo and Zelle for added convenience!

Mindful Living

“Mindful living encompasses all aspects of life. It starts with the way we move, the air we breath and the food we nourish our bodies and mind with. When we embrace mother nature and what she provides to us, we will have a deeper connection with others and most importantly, ourselves and what nourishes our bodies. It all starts with living mindfully primal.”
– With love, Carrie

Teresa Delagarza

Oh my goodness!!! Everything I had was absolutely delicious!!! I ordered 3 meals and 3 soups!!! Just when you think your dish can't get any better, you take another bite and are completely blown away!!!! You taste every vegetable and you can tell each meal is made with passion and skill. Carrie is an phenomenal chef!! Looking forward to ordering again!!

DJ Paroongsup

Mindful Roots absolutely blew us away! They catered a special vegan dinner for my wife’s surprise birthday party, and every single detail was thoughtful, beautiful, and delicious. The fruit platter was fresh and artfully done, the rosemary sourdough was incredible, and the vegan lasagna was rich, comforting, and full of flavor. But the real standout was the chocolate mousse — hands down one of the best desserts we’ve ever had, vegan or not. You could truly feel the care, creativity, and love put into the food. It made the night extra special and memorable, and my everyone was thrilled. If you’re looking for amazing food that impresses both visually and taste-wise, Mindful Roots is it. Highly recommend!! ❤️

Jen Grippo

Amazing food and service! My daughter and I especially love the sourdough bread and soups!

Kelsey Adams

Mindful Roots has completely changed my mindset around food since coming to McHenry, Illinois. Every visit feels like a new experience. Her beer cheese soup is incredible, and I never thought I’d say this, but she’s the reason I’ve developed a like for salads. They truly know how to combine flavors that just work together. I tried an Aci bowl for the first time over the summer at Fiesta Days and it was hands-down one of the best dessert-like things I’ve had. On a hot day it was so refreshing. Outside of this I’ve had her food at a networking event and also at local business events. she’s done amazing charcuterie boards. What I love most is the variety of unique foods I get to try, along with learning about the benefits of each dish. I’ll admit, plant-based food was not in my radar, especially for someone like me who loves meat, but when someone really knows what they’re doing, it changes everything. When food is prepared thoughtfully and with skill, anything can taste amazing. Mindful Roots proves that every single time.

Tanya Jordan

My goodness where do I start!! Carrie is amazing and a wealth of great info. Everything I’ve had from mindful roots I’ve absolutely loved!! Her granola is amazing. Her soups are perfection. Her açaí bowls my kids devour… if you’re looking for premade meals that are healthy this is your girl!

terisa anderson

Dia Saucedo

Plant based, healthy choices. Even healthy sweet tooth options. I called mindful Roots for information after my father experienced some severe health issues. This small woman owned business not only stepped up to help but brought samples and information and made the entire process simple. If you’re curious, give it a try it’s life changing.

Lizzie O

I’ve loved everything I’ve tried so far. The Jack fruit chili is probably my favorite, she does like a Thai peanut sauce on edamame, which is really good. And for sweet treats, my favorite is the coconut trail mix clusters! Also love the muffy tops for breakfast!

Carrie

Not only are they organic and convenient but kid and husband approved! Charcuterie boards, meal preparation, caterings and more!