What We Do
The Roost is a locally owned breakfast and lunch restaurant with a topnotch coffee bar and brunch cocktail menu in the heart of downtown Lawrence, Kansas. We absolutely love mornings and enjoy helping people get their day started. We offer a warm, clean, and hospitable environment where groups and individuals can gather, settle in and belong. We believe that food is an essential building block of family, friendship, and culture. We thoroughly enjoy creating quality meals and beverages of all kinds with care and attention to detail. Our delightful crew enjoys what we do and we are excited to welcome you into our space. We recommend that you swing by and treat yourself to a visit.
Our History
The Roost is named after Manda’s family farm located in Phillips County, Kansas. Four generations later the farm continues to illustrate a strong Kansas work ethic, determination and the need for symbiotic relationships with our natural environment and fellow human beings. These characteristics inspire the values that drive our restaurant.
HOURS
Monday: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Tuesday: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Wednesday: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Thursday: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Friday: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Saturday: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sunday: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
WHO WE ARE
Working at this location's previous business for 11 years, Manda met her husband Sean and together they honed in on their dreams of opening a restaurant. As this vision grew, it expanded to include the talents of dear friends and co-workers. With their help, The Roost opened its doors in July of 2013. Founded by Manda and Sean Jolly along with their friend and neighbor Kenny Pingleton, they hit the ground running and have been humbled every day since by what they have created.
The pandemic brought about many challenges and changes, but with the ongoing support from their community and thoughtful leadership, The Roost came through stronger than ever. Manda and Sean strive to create an unbeatable place to work for their employees and offer a welcoming, safe and fulfilling place to visit for their guests. You can find them proudly working alongside their team which consists of a lively cast of characters and beautiful humans who make The Roost exactly what it is.
Manda & Sean Jolly
Founders, Manager & Head Chef
Molly Winters
General Manager
Sue Redican
Bar & Barista Manager
Nick Haxton
Head Baker
Our Kickstarter Story
In July 2013, we raised over $25,000 from our amazing Lawrence community, helping us kick off a complete renovation of the restaurant.