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Sacred Grounds
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Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch [Edit]
233 N Main StEdwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 692-4150
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good for:
- Breakfast
- Alcohol:
- None
5 reviews for Sacred Grounds
First, a disclaimer: I've been going to Sacred Grounds (or "Sacred", as it's called by many in the local vernacular) for years. Maybe this will have no hope of sounding impartial, or maybe it will. Take that for what it's worth. Here goes:
In travels across the country, I have never found a coffee shop that combines the comfort, friendly atmosphere, ambiance, vegetarian food selection (it's great, and I'm not even a vegetarian), quality and consistency of coffee drinks, local flair, and passion for good community causes that you can find at Sacred Grounds in Edwardsville.
I looked back at old digital photo albums to try to figure out, if I could, when I started to go to Sacred, or when it may have opened. I got as far back as 2000 and 2001 and had some early photos of me and friends there on Wednesday nights, drinking coffee or Jones soda and playing poker or Trivial Pursuit (there's a good selection of board and other games available at Sacred for patrons to use during their visit.) I had some pictures there with ex-girlfriends and some old sketches that I made on trips there by myself. There was a time when I would be there almost every night. Again, the comfort factor is what draws in the regulars and makes it a sort of "Cheers" for metro-east caffeine addicts.
When I met my now-wife back in '02, we immediately started going there a few nights a week to talk, relax, unwind, enjoy the environment, and share some drinks and baked goods. And to this day, we're still frequently there with our young son for Sunday brunch (don't miss the chance to catch the brunch on Saturdays or Sunday mornings.)
Sacred carries the standard menu of coffee and tea drinks of any good coffee shop. It also has a huge assortment of niche sodas, juices, and other bottled drinks for the non-caffeinated crowd. The nice-sized glass case of baked goods are outstanding - my personal favorite is the pumpkin bread. And through lunchtime and the evening, don't miss the chance to try one of the grilled sandwiches (the Sicilian rocks!) or paninis or soups of the day. And, again, the weekend morning brunch has a different menu each weekend but is always outstanding - and you can never go wrong with the vegi-Mex brunch option offered each weekend.
Goodness knows when they open (I don't think I'm up that early), but they close nightly at 11 PM.
There's no Wi-Fi, which is actually a nice thing even thought I'm a wired 24/7 kind of guy, since it creates a less modern, less hectic kind of environment. Sure, people are always there with laptop computers, but there's no Internet access available onsite.
The art on the wall is coordinated by the local art council, features a local artist each month, and changes out once a month, normally the weekend mid-month.
The only downsides: During or just after busy times, it may be hard to find a clean table (or, if you find one that's empty, you may be inclined to ask the staff to wipe it, or to just lend you a wet rag to wipe it yourself.) Sometimes during the weekend rush, it can take more than a few minutes to get your food, but it's cooked to order and well worth the wait. Patience is a virtue we could all use some more of nowadays.
So stop by, grab a cup of joe, and introduce yourself to one of the regulars. I've never had a disappointing conversation here, and no one bites. Cheers!
This place is awesome. It attracts all ages. We eat breakfast there almost every weekend. Incredible food, all made from scratch. Wonderful baked goods. Didn't even know it was vegetarian until I'd been eating there for a year! Probably the best coffee in town (sorry Starbucks!). Staff is friendly and quick. Only complaint: It is losing some of its ambiance charm. Starting to look worn - get some new chairs and tables!
I've been going here for 10 years now. I really enjoyed this place when it first opened. They had the most amazing olive pesto.. alas they haven't carried that for probably eight years now, lol. They've gone through some great help and some bad help as every business does. Its consistently good coffee and realllly great grilled cheese!
The worst thing about this place is unfortunately some of the "regulars." Don't get me wrong, theres plenty of friendly patrons and 90% of the people are great, but there are those obnoxious, territorial regulars who tend to know how to bring a place down.
Also it can get full of loud tweens and younger teenagers on weekend nights. Avoid at crowded hours and you'll have a much more pleasant experience.
Sacred Grounds is one of my favorite coffee shops in the St. Louis area. Located in downtown Edwardsville, IL, this place can sometimes cater to the college crowd, but can also be one of the best places to sit and think, write yelp reviews, or enjoy a good book. Oh, and it doesn't hurt that if you go to Sacred Grounds more than once, they'll remember your drink order. This cafe also offers a wide selection of vegetarian and omnivorous options, as well as some great sweets. Everything is reasonable priced. Sacred Grounds also features a rotating art wall where you can admire some local talent while you enjoy your chai latte and pumpkin bread.
I really miss this coffee shop. First things first, they actually have good coffee. They always have more than one to choose from, and a couple of refill options in case you only feel like a cup or two (as opposed to the 10-12 that I regularly lived on while in college). Second, this place has baked goods like you would not believe. Everything is good, but the Sweet Potato Cake is especially delicious. Third, the food is also delicious...this is a trait that can be hit or miss at most coffee shops. Sacred Grounds is as much a great lunch establishment as it is a place to get a good beverage. Forth, it is stupidly affordable (especially compared to DC prices). My mom and I got two cups of coffee, two salads and two desserts for $13. For those of you keeping track, that is way cheaper than a two-person meal at Chipotle, and it's probably better for you as well. It does fill up with the overdramatic teen crowd on the weekends, but honestly...they can't go to bars, so where else are they going to hang out?
