William “Will” Hanko
Owner / Chef
Will brings a background in pizza and fine dining to the Roots kitchen, including training under two James Beard Award-winning chefs. His passion for technique is at the heart of every pie.
Family · Community · Faith · Pizza
True to our roots.
A family restaurant. A wood-fired tradition.
From our family to your table
Good food.
Even better company.
We are Will and Lynda. Roots is our family-run restaurant located at 1500 Northwest Blvd in Coeur d’Alene. Our kitchen is driven by technique, fresh ingredients and the simple pleasure of sharing a meal.
We use locally sourced fruit and hardwoods to fuel our oven, and seek out fresh local ingredients wherever possible. When you visit Roots, we want you to feel welcome, like you’re coming to our home.
Lynda Hanko
Owner / Business Manager
Lynda’s hospitality background includes Cracked Crab in Pismo Beach and restaurant experience in Los Alamos, California. Her favorite part is building lasting relationships with guests.
Otto & Opal
The real bosses
The heart and soul behind the scenes. As Will and Lynda put it, these two keep mom and dad going and are the reason they do what they do.
Our Dough
Not all flour
is created equal.
Great pizza starts with great flour. We use Cairnspring Mills’ stone-milled flour, made from Pacific Northwest grains. Their traditional milling process retains more of the bran and germ, bringing the grain’s natural flavor and character into every bite.
We give our sourdough 48–96 hours to ferment, creating dough we’re proud to serve: full of flavor, made with care, and true to our roots.
Fresh milled. Regionally grown. Full of flavor.
From the wood fire
Time. Tradition.
And real wood fire.
Our American-made, Neapolitan-style wood-fired oven is fueled by fruit and hardwood embers, including cherry, apple, pear and plum. Real wood fire is at the heart of every pizza we serve.
Our house-made tomato sauce cooks low and slow, and our cheese is grated in-house for extra freshness. From the sauce to the fire, we give each part of your pizza the care it deserves.
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