We took a complete cemetery tour in the morning [three cemeteries] to check out some of the very unique monuments and stories that we love about the area. Between St. Patricks two and three we made a pit stop for bathroom and coffee and stopped in the very unique shop. The staff was friendly and helpful and the coffee was also very good! This is not just your regular coffee shop, that almost seemed like a side business to this location. Herbs and natural vitamins, bongs... plenty of bongs and reading material. Definitely a one stop shop for many needs. Our group got their coffees amd continued our tour of the next cemetery. Coming to the cemeteries here are a fun experience and stopping here just rounded out the visit. They also had great air conditioning which is good when it's 97 outside as well as plenty of cold drinks. I am glad this shop was part of the tour and suggest that you make it one of yours on your next trip doen here. KUDOs to the team at Sacred Grinds. read more

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I'm here for the vibes! I came with my team for a little pit stop before our client meeting. The coffee shop is small, but it's connected to a store where you can purchase sage, gems, and all sorts of cool trinkets. In the back, there are a few seats with a fan right by the cemetery. It was surprisingly relaxing and a cool experience overall. The staff is really nice and the coffee is good! Highly recommend. Plenty of street parking available. read more

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Great coffee, lovely atmosphere, and warm service. It is a peaceful spot to sit outside on the patio and enjoy a quiet cup of coffee amongst the dead. read more

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Such a cute little place butting right up against St Patrick's Cemetery in Mid City, the outdoor seating with a chain link fence makes for a very interesting ambiance. Every barista I've had has been amazing, and so is the coffee. read more

Sacred Grinds - Apple fritter and a latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

We wanted to check a few grave yards and this coffee shop looked cool on Yelp. I was vey happy we stopped here. The staff was so nice and the coffee was very good! We got a coffee and walked around the graveyards around the coffee shop. I got a matcha and my husband got a cold brew. It was really nice experience and I would go back for a relaxing morning again. read more

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This is an amazing space. The drink and food offerings are stellar, as is the way that the courtyard opens into the back of the cemetery outside. It's got an extensive menu for such a small place and the herb shop next door is literally amazing. I'll be coming back again and again for my rose latte and the vibes. read more

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. read more

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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! read more

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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! read more

Sacred Grinds - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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. read more

Sacred Grinds - Sacred Grinds cup - can't get it online! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

The specialities change very often and every single time are well thought out and delicious. This is my favorite coffee shop in the city and the employees are always helpful and kind. I also love sitting outside and looking at the cemetery for a while while sipping my coffee or shopping in the attached witchy story. I have been coming here for months and have only good things to say. read more

Pretty neat place right next to a cemetery. Drinks are just ok but I felt like was supporting local. They do have really neat things in the shop. Ambiance is quirky and cute. Wouldn't go out of my way but they have some neat offerings! read more

Small place on edge of cemetary. Not much seating, but sitting out back is peaceful. House-made chai is good, and they've got a decent list of non-dairy bevs. Pastries are good too read more

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

A long time favorite but I hadn't been in a quite a while and.....tbh I'm not sure I'll be back. Ordered a seasonal special dirty chai and was charged 9 bucks for it. 9. Fucking. Dollars. For an iced chai + a shot of espresso with regular milk. What the actual fuck. How is half assed coffee more expensive in N.O. than in L.A.? read more

I must have done something right to find this special spot. I'm a cold brew lady, simply black and I am NOT kidding, I think about this cold brew whenever I'm drinking any other cold brew. They do something special, I know it! ;) Haven't met an employee yet that makes me feel weird, I would probably hang with everyone I've met there so far, including the fella in the smoke shop side. (Also great addition, got me a smudge stick during my coffee run, random score!) Minimal seating but I'd go everyday if I had the money means. Keep it up read more

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 read more

Sacred Grinds - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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! read more

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

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. read more

Sacred Grinds - Outside entrance - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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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. read more

Sacred Grinds - Pumpkin chai latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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. read more

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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 read more

Sacred Grinds - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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 read more

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This might have just become my favorite cafe in NOLA. Their caramel frappe is to die for, the zombie decor is right up my alley, and the cozy back deck looks out on a peaceful cemetery. Love ittttt. read more

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Went here to get a good cup of coffee instead of the severely overpriced Starbucks coffee and specialty drinks. Small place but had on road parking. Barista was pleasant and knew her stuff. Got 2 speciality cold drinks and an Ethiopian medium roast coffee (3 bucks, 16oz). I am a coffee roaster of 20 years and know a good cup of coffee and it was good. My wife and daughter liked the cold drinks and when my wife asked for extra chocolate and both requested almond milk, there was no up charge like Starbucks. Yeah! Obviously they are not out to make shareholders happy, only their customers. I's go here again. Oh...bonus, the st. Patrick cemetery #1 is right there. Just enter it and see the above ground cemetery. read more

Huge, huge respect for this place! My friend and I both are part of the disability community and coming here always makes us feel like 1 million bucks. Whenever Grace is working, she always goes above and beyond to accommodate us. Wonderful wonderful venue, amazing selection, and absolutely incredible staff read more

Sacred Grinds - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

So glad we found Sacred Grinds and took a few mins to sit and sip coffee on the back patio which overlooks the cemetery next door. This shop has a zombie theme with a hippie vibe, which I dig, although I'm not very hippie lol. Food options were vegan tamales and some other I don't recall now. unfortunately I wasn't hungry so didn't try them but love the concept of a zucchini tamale. Cappuccino and flat white were well made and tasty read more

Sacred Grinds - Zombie Jesus - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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A cup of coffee with a cemetery view - it's a experience you'd only have in New Orleans for sure. Friendly baristas and the coffee is solid. There's also a 20% discount for students if you show your student ID! read more

Sacred Grinds - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I'm a local and absolutely live this place! the Moon Chai tastes so much better than Starbucks or any other chain. you can actually taste the spices! and you can get bottles to take home to have later! The staff are always great and when I have the time to hang out, the atmosphere is bright and engaging. The outside courtyard is small, but a great place to sit & read. read more

I absolutely love this neighborhood coffee shop. They have made the best of pandemic times by assuring they go above and beyond to provide a safe environment for their customers and staff. They have the shopping area roped off from the coffee shop, and they only allow so many people inside at once. There is plenty of plexiglass to separate patrons from workers, and signs showing how to properly wear masks. A big plus! The coffee is always great. I usually order the Dirty Zombie with almond milk and whipped cream. It's a deliciously rich malted frozen coffee. I can literally drink it in 40 seconds flat -- it's that good! There are a limited variety of locally made pastries too and plenty of other natural or healthy snacks. If you're not scared of the dead, grab your treats and head to the small outdoor sitting area in the back, located next to a historic cemetery. read more

Sacred Grinds - Dirty zombie fix! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

My friend and I had stopped here because I wanted to see a cemetery in LA before I returned home. After we walked around, we noticed the coffee shop and decided to visit. The shop was so cute with a cafe on one side with pastries and a store on the other side with herbs, vitamins and novelties. All the staff were extremely nice and very helpful. I cant wait to visit again when in on the area. read more

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Super cool little coffee shop that leads right up to one of the St. Patrick cemeteries. Highly recommend! read more

Sacred Grinds - Iced latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Great service, barista was super sweet and gave awesome recs. We sat outside to get the whole experience and had a view of the cemetery. Very unique place. read more

After a 2 hour cemetery tour, a refreshing beverage was urgently needed. New Orleans humidity is real. Found this quirky coffee shop across the street from Charity Hospital cemetery / Katrina Memorial. Clever name for a shop that is surrounded by cemeteries. The iced dirty chai was delicious. I was told that the chai is home brewed. Very smooth flavor, no bitterness from the espresso shot. Exactly what I needed. It's connected to an Herb shop and has a nice outdoor seating in the back with a view of the cemetery behind it. If you have a chance, stop by. I really enjoyed the vibe. read more

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Very Hip Zombie theme Coffee/Hemp shop on the grave yard. Got a coffee and left wish we could have stayed! read more

Sacred Grinds - a green building with a white fence - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Ordered the medium cafe au lait to go with my beignets from Morning Call next door. The price was very reasonable, but the coffee was too milky and tasted watery. They do offer 20% for students, and you can also get a free coffee with a purchase of a pastry. read more

I loved this unique spot! The spooky vibes are here. I found this place on tiktok and thought I would give it try. They didn't disappoint. The barista was really nice and had great recommendations. I sat out on the patio and had a unique view. The coffee was great. read more

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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.

We were visiting the cemeteries for the first time so thought of checking this place out right next to a cemetery, creepy but cool experience. We got cappuccinos, beautiful coffee!! Service was quick too. read more