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Sacred Grinds

4.5 (125 reviews)
InexpensiveCoffee & Tea
Closed 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
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AMAZING COFFEE AND MATCHA. Tried several coffee places on Nola and this was by far my favorite place. Their matcha was TOP TIER and any future matcha I drink won't hold a candle to this place. The lady that made our drinks was very nice and even rescued another customers bike from being stolen outside! Talk about above and beyond service. On our departure day we were going to swing by again and get another round but they were already closed which brought tears to my eyes. Yes it is that deep. Forget St Noir, swing by Sacred Grinds instead!

Dani G.

Coffee shop + a cemetery? Discovered his spot after doing some research on coffee shops. Street parking on a busy road, we parked maybe a few feet away. Seating indoor and in the back patio. They had a handful of specialty drinks which sounded delicious! I originally wanted the matcha but the barista shared that it contained milk (first time I've heard of this). I opted for a dirty chai. The coffee was strong and the chai had some spice to it. Would've like to stay in the back but couldn't.

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The quintessential New Orleans coffee shop - "Coffee to Wake the Dead". Great coffee menu, and quite a collection of herbal items in the shop. Covered patio overlooking the cemetery in the midst of the Cities of the Dead. It's one of our must stops when we're in town.

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Alex A.

Stopped by Sacred Grinds Coffee House on Canal Street, and it's definitely one of the most unique coffee shops I've ever visited--right inside the St. Patrick Cemetery No. 2. The atmosphere is unlike anything else, with a haunted vibe that feels perfectly in tune with its setting. There's plenty of street parking nearby off of canal street. I ordered the Dirty Zombie (evaporated milk & chocolate), which was on the sweeter side--honestly, a bit too sweet for my taste. The coffee itself wasn't particularly memorable, but the overall experience of being in such an eerie and quirky location makes it worth a visit. Come here for the ambiance and the novelty of sipping coffee near a cemetery, but don't expect the coffee to blow you away. A solid spot for the experience alone!

Allison D.

I came here as my first stop from the airport in New Orleans because I needed good coffee, a vegan pastry and some peace and quiet. The atmosphere here is friendly and spacious with no pressure. I discovered that it does not matter where you choose to sit because all options are quite fantastic, but only if you are comfortable in the setting of multiple cemeteries as your view. It is easy to get here on the street car and would make the trip back here when I come back to New Orleans. Sending some special love to this cafe especially for the herb store next door and for the vegan coffee cake

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Mina H.

Very cool coffee shop with funky vibes. It's hard to describe, but it's zombie themed and the atmosphere is really fun. This is a popular coffee shop as well, with people filtering in and out consistently. Situated right next to the cemetery, the outdoor seating (enclosed back patio with seating/tables and a roof) allows you to sit next to tombstones!! I can imagine sitting there on a slightly drizzly day, comfy with a book and some coffee. We tried a latte and their "Moon Chai" tea. My boyfriend enjoyed the coffee, and I loved my tea! The chai tea was very well spiced and the spices tasted really fresh. I don't know if the quality is just good or if they grind the spices fresh, but it's not your cheap grocery-store tea bag for sure! The prices were fair and average too. Along with the expected types of coffees and teas available, they also offer pastries. They looked absolutely delectable, but I just came from a big lunch and couldn't possibly eat anything more! I'll have to try them next time. One more cool thing! This coffee shop shares a space with a small hippie dippie store that sells incense, herbs, oils, etc. According to the plaques on the wall, it's an award winning shop as well!

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Henry S.

Love this spot next to the cemetery, it's a cool little coffee shop with an awesome theme definitely my kind of spot. They have a small seating area in the back of the shop to sit down and enjoy the view of the cemetery a chain link fence is the only thing separating the porch from the tombs. I usually judge a spot for the first time by ordering just a regular coffee , I have to say it was really good better than most. I ordered a 20oz medium roast and it was nice and hot just how I like it the flavor was spot on as well. The menu has a bit of all the traditional drinks you'd expect with some of their signature drinks as well. They also offer a limited variety of pastries and bagels. *** Helpful fact, the charity hospital cemetery is located right across the street that also has the hurricane Katrina memorial in it.

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Julia V.

The best coffee shop in New Orleans! Good music, friendly baristas and some of the best coffee you'll ever have. Scared Grinds allows you to customize your coffee in almost every conceivable way, from adding a pump of lavender to mixing in chocolate protein powder. They also have really good matcha, along with assorted breakfast items like coffee cake and vegan cookies.

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Helene S.

Stopped to grab a chai tea latte on a recent visit to the Mid-City Necropolis. Sacred Grinds is nestled between Oddfellow's Rest and St. Patrick's Cemetery and across from the Hurricane Katrina Memorial and the Charity Hospital Cemetery. The Charity Hospital Cemetery, also known as Potter's Field, is the last resting place for victims who succumbed to the Yellow Fever and Influenza Pandemics as well as those who donated their body as a cadaver for Louisiana medical school education. The Katrina Memorial Mausoleums are where unidentified victims of Hurricane Katrina are interred. The Chai Tea Latte was perfect on a cool afternoon. The outdoor patio seating looks directly onto St. Patrick's Cemetery No. 2. Bring a student ID for a 20% discount. Buy a pastry and get a free cup of coffee. Nice to see vegan/vegetarian options like tamales and pastries. Parking is available on the street or take the streetcar to the end of the line.

Cathy K.

Backyard is really cool. Only a few tables in the back but it has a view of the cemetery...and some interesting statues too lol. There are bathrooms inside and outside in the back. Interesting variety of pastries, snacks and teas, classic cafe offerings. Friendly, homey cafe, definitely recommend

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Natasha K.

This was a tough decision to give them 3/5 stars so I'll have to break it down. Location 5/5 Coffee 4/5 Service 0/5 Food 0/5 Yes the location is absolutely incredible. I mean you basically get to drink coffee with the dead and in a time when most cemeteries are closed, this was worth the drive from French Quarter for us to get coffee and tour some of the cemeteries on our own time. Coffee was tasty. I got a decaf mocha and my fiancé a peppermint mocha, my fiancé is a regular mocha drinker and she stated that it was the best mocha she's had so that says a lot. My mocha was good, tasted slightly gritty but I appreciated it not being too sweet. Food.. well I guess it would be unfair to say anything about the food since we didn't get to try anything but I was irritated that at 10am on a Friday morning, their pastry case was nearly empty. Service was atrocious. The girl at the front seemed like she would rather be ANYWHERE else and could not care less about us. We had to constantly ask her to repeat what she said because she practically whispered everything. Irritating. I'd come back for the location alone but the service was appalling

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Cute, quiet, small space near the cemeteries and the lavender latte is bangin Pricing is pretty typical.

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Such a cool spot. Good people. Good ambiance. Great coffee. Don't shy away if you're in the area.

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I had the Dirty Zombie it was fabulously delicious. I shared it my husband and adult son, It was so delicious.

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