Within the last month, Sacred Grounds has had a change in ownership. For some that is sad news, but the good news is that the new owners so far have been keeping the same high quality service and products. My recent visit was to take part of Javapalooza being sponsored by Rivers and Routes Tourism Bureau. When it's warm outside, I enjoy my coffee iced. My go to is, Vanilla Honey Latte with whole milk. If you're having a latte, why not go whole hog and enjoy that whole milk. The rich fullness of whole milk, adds to the flavor. Looking at their pastry case, it was hard for me to choose. However, once my eyes saw the Pizza Scone, I wanted a savory treat over a sweet. The scone was full of flavor, but a little on the dry side. After a couple bites, the dryness did not bother me, because the flavor was so good. Scared Grounds is located on the Main drag in downtown Edwardsville, so next time you're in town, be sure to stop by. read more

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We were driving back from St.Louis and wanted a quick coffee and muffin. We stopped in downtown Edwardsville to Sacred Grounds as it stated online they offer gluten free items. This is a cute coffee house filled with local art serving breakfast and lunch items. Unfortunately it was a Monday and they did not have any gluten free items. My wife just had a coffee which she said was very good and I had an Orange Creme muffin. Very fresh with pieces of fresh orange. Definitely a cute place to try when in Edwardsville Illinois. read more

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Cute and cozy coffee spot in downtown Edwardsville. Our meals were delicious although the kid at the counter had a little trouble working out what I needed to stay on plan. I ended up paying for food I could not eat. All I wanted was a gluten-free bagel as the bread for my avocado toast ($9), but they up-charged me to the bagel sandwich ($17) which had bacon and cheese that I cannot eat (despite telling him no meat!). My dirty chai was suspiciously sweet even tho I asked about sugar and was told there wasn't any. The food was good but if you have food sensitivities just know it may take a little patience and double checking to make sure they get your order correct. We also found it to be a bit pricey. Despite these hiccups however we would definitely go back. read more

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Every time I visit Edwardsville, I stop by here and I try to come on a weekend to try their quiche of the day and I am not disappointed!!! So yummy in my tummy! When I first tried their quiche and it came with a yogurt I was like WHY?!?? But then I tried it and was like --YES, YES, YES!! I mean come on now...it is THE BEST yogurt I have ever in my life and I am not even kidding!!! And the art on the walls is so fun to look at, the service is quick and personable, and the hot drinks yummy!! So make sure you Stop by on a weekend to ch eco everything out!!! read more

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Our first time here and it was an absolute triumph. Our group had three people with one vegetarian. We ordered omelets and a "short" stack of pancakes. Beware, a single pancake is more than an inch thick and the size of a dinner plate! My husband and I shared them and barely got to the halfway mark! The omelette was incredible, also. I got the vegetarian one and my MIL got one with prosciutto, spinach and mushrooms. The eggs were fluffy and perfectly cooked - not a brown spot or burned edge anywhere. The cappuccino was great, too! This is a cafe where you order at the counter and they'll bring out the food to you. It worked just fine for us. My MIL was able to get a cup of coffee and put exactly the amount of creamer she wanted into the mug she selected. We went about 12:30 on a Sunday and it wasn't packed, just a nice amount of customers. The ambiance is really peaceful and calm, especially if you like brick walls, music, and local art on display. I highly, highly recommend this place and I will 100% be back. read more

Sacred is an Edwardsville institution. I popped in this morning on my way to work. I was in and out in just a few minutes, and it may be one of the best drinks I've ever had. I ordered the Dirty Nana iced, dirty chai that tastes like banana bread and a piece of the blackberry cinnamon cake. 20/10, no notes. The cake was perfect - not overly sweet and very moist (ugh, I know, but there's no better adjective). Their pastry case was filled with goodies and if I'd paid more attention, I would've picked up a box of day-old stuff too. The service was fast and friendly. The space is clean and cozy - perfect for a coffee date, studying, or meeting up with friends. Their selection of tea is also incredible and I'm anxious to try some on my next trip. Plenty of non-coffee options and for coffee lovers, it's truly some of the best in town. read more

Sacred Grounds - Blackberry cinnamon cake & Dirty Nana - 9.16.25 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Edwardsville, Illinois

I've been recently going to Sacred Grounds and I love it! The food menu is simple but made with high quality ingredients and super tasty. The coffee menu has so many options. I am loving their fall menu specials. I recently tried the pumpkin and honey latte with soy milk and it was delicious. I love the ambiance of Sacred Grounds, it's a local spot that feels super homey. Glassware is mismatched and just like you grabbed it in your home. I love the service! It gets busy on weekends but I still always find a spot! read more

Sacred Grounds - Avocado toast with a side of yogurt - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Edwardsville, Illinois

I've been here a few times and have really loved it, usually I like to sit a little bit if I have time, it's usually very quiet and nice inside. I had a few errands so I was satisfied to grab a few things to start my day! I usually get the hot mocha, it was out very fast! Service is always amazing, they bring your drink right out to you & never get your order mixed up. Less than 5 minutes I got my drink, super delicious if you ever get the chance to try I also got a new food items, the pecan sticky bun & raspberry muffin looked too good to resist! I'm also a big fan of the 'day old pastries box' because I do try to cut costs when I can it's only $7 & I love the idea of getting a surprise! They're always delicious and taste like they were made that morning. I can tell they use real, quality ingredients for their food. I have issues sometimes with gluten and certain processed breads, but I really enjoy being able to have something sweet without all the extra junk! I got out with spending about $25, pretty good deal and better quality than most places! I like to support small/individual businesses when I can, I really believe you do get a better experience and product. My favorite place to go to for coffee in Edwardsville, so if you're looking for great coffee with great service, take a look at this place, you won't regret it! support small business read more

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I walked down to the coffee shop from my office a couple times a week. Always fantastic service. Excellent coffee extra flavors that are sugar-free which I appreciate versus one of the chains only has sugar-free vanilla now the variety of pastries on different days is great and honestly. Everything has been amazing. read more

Sacred Grounds - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Edwardsville, Illinois

Very nice clean and welcoming local coffee shop. They have a nice selection of coffee, sandwiches and pastries. Definitely will come back for another mocha! read more

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Fabulous sandwiches, excellent selection of chips. Friendly and courteous staff, Wi-Fi access. Comfortable seating. The bacon avocado sandwich, on the menu as "BLAT" is what I chose; one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. read more

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You can tell they make their products with lots of love! - The Staff were super nice: I got a limited experience talking to them but they weren't rude to me or anyone else i saw order. Good smiles and nice words! they also brought my drink out to me where i was sitting! - The Drink was great: i got the Iced Butter Pecan Latte with dairy milk and Vanilla Cold Foam. It tasted like a starbucks sugar cookie latte! i love those tho i saw very happy, its sweet but not incredibly overpowering (i cant do very sugary coffee) and has a nutty undertone on the aftertaste/when you breathe while drinking it. it was soft, elegant and autumnal 9/10 - The Ambience was cute and clean from what i saw! it also is pet friendly inside :3 read more

A neighborhood favorite! I have been coming here since their first opening and it has gone through many owners since then. The place traditionally house local grounds such as Mississippi Mud and Goshen, and each owner always has something new to add to the pot. Mark and Christie are no different, bringing with them the modern vibes, bright decor, and chef-inspired pastries and snacks. On top of that, the interior has a noticeable touch-up with padded cushioning for the seats, extra plugs for students and busy professionals, and warm heaters. I believe this place will continue to flourish for years to come and if nothing else, the old crowd still comes in once in awhile to settle, play chess, strum on the guitar and enjoy a good banter, and occasionally indulge in some good-old nostalgia over brunch, which btw, is still there, thanks to Katie's efforts. :) read more

I went again for breakfast this time. (7/9/2025) I got avocado egg toast. It was amazing. The serving was enough for two! The egg toast included arugula, eggs made your way, avocado, garlic aioli, some sesame seeds, and optional meat protein (I opted out of the protein). It came with a side of yogurt and berry compote. It was served to go; as I needed to head to work. 10/10 recommend their breakfast as well! read more

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Staff was wonderful and kind going above and beyond, Great food and delicious chai. Thank you read more

The service was great! My barista was friendly and fast. They use a tampered machine so the latte was fantastic. I did not have any pastry's but they looked amazing. Great atmosphere, and you can bring your dog in while your order a cup read more

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Oh wow! This is an amazing find. We are in town for the weekend and are hearty breakfast eaters. We got the eggs Benedict, breakfast burrito, pork belly and grits and eggs with greens. Amazing muffins. Fresh blueberry yogurt. We got this as carryout and it took a bit for it to be prepared, so a call-in order would be the good way to go. That being said, Alec was pleasant. I can't speak about the ambiance since my son did the running. It's clean and it's a diner. So, yes. And I would stop in. read more

Amazing service every time I go!! I've tried many different coffees and all of them have been amazing! The cafe was so cute they change the photos on the wall to keep it fun and different!! read more

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Really cute and cool coffee shop in downtown Edwardsville with easy parking. Friendly staff, good coffee & a fun variety of baked items with weekend specials. I ordered the bacon scones to go and they were excellent. I also went for the barista special latte and it was pretty good. I always get overwhelmed looking at coffee menus so having a baristas favorite sign was super helpful! Looking forward to coming back to hang out sometime - this place is definitely the vibe to chill and spend and afternoon. read more

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Visited multiple times during a recent trip to Edwardsville. The iced chai was delicious. Iced dirty chai was also delicious. Really friendly staff, and an overall nice vibe. Glad I stopped in! read more

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I went here with my "coffee group" girls (4 of us) on a Sunday morning a couple of weeks ago. First glance, it was a cool spot with a good vibe and some local art (which I'm a sucker for). We went up to order at the counter. I got an everything bagel sandwich and a latte. The latte was pretty average- not crazy good or bad. The sandwich was excellent. I didn't think it was too crowded, we went in and got a table right away. But our service was exceptionally slow. I was trying to remain positive because this wasn't my choice, but all of us were looking around waiting for our food and trying to decide if we should go up and look for it or not. We all got different things, and they all came out at different times, so we didn't really eat together. Even our drinks took a while to come out which is odd for a coffee spot. Overall, the food was enjoyed by all and the coffee was good, but I would probably not return on my own due to the service experience. read more

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This place is fantastic! The service is wonderful, and the food is amazing. I went on a Saturday morning, and it was pretty crowded and a little loud, but I really liked the laid back environment. We had the everything bagel sandwich and the vegan biscuits and gravy, and both were delicious! read more

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I wanted to like my experience more than I did. We went in for some breakfast on a Saturday morning. There were definitely people, but there were also a lot of empty tables and not a super long line. What we ordered: we ordered a half hour before we needed to leave. All we got was a wrap and avocado toast (and both come w a side of fruit). I get that maybe they had a lot of take out orders, but they were so horribly slow getting our food out. I ended up having to tell them to put it in a to go bag because we ran out of time. Also- I get that if you are sitting down to eat, sometimes it takes longer. But that's the whole point of going to a cafe- order at the counter+no table service= generally the food is faster. My avocado toast was great, but the wait time was awful. read more

Sacred Grounds - Avocado toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Edwardsville, Illinois

Food is wonderful and the service is outstanding! My order had a mistake, which was not a big deal- they were super busy. The server went above and beyond to make sure everything was right. read more

Excellent Vegan Biscuits and Gravy with Vegan eggs. Cute little atmosphere. Warm and inviting read more

Sacred Grounds - Vegan Biscuits and Gravy with Vegan Eggs. Gravy is Mushroom heavy so you gotta love mushrooms. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Edwardsville, Illinois

My favorite coffee house in Edwardsville. I love the sense of community that Sacred Grounds offers. You might have to wait a bit during peak hours, but it's worth it. read more

Super friendly staff! Coffee was very tasty as were the freshly cooked breakfast items. Intimate place...you'll be close to your friends and neighbors! Excellent service...excellent staff...definitely worth the visit on a Saturday morning!! read more

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I left with a stomach ache and disappointment. I am not from Edwardsville but I was going to be near Edwardsville for a work meeting. Of course, I yelped a good coffee shop to do some work from before my meeting. I got there a little after it opened at 7:00a. They apparently don't start serving breakfast until "8:30 or so". There were 3 crummy looking scones in the display counter. I bargained on a cheese and herb scone. I ordered a latte with Oatmilk, but they were out of Oatmilk, so I went with almond milk. The scone tasted like it had been made more than a week ago. It was hard and just not good. I choked it down knowing a I had a full day, boy did I regret that. Luckily, they do have public bathrooms. The latte was one of the worse I have ever had. In fact, I left it sitting outside the bathroom as a sacrifice to the coffee gods. As far as a work environment, there was no one else in there - so quiet. But no wi-fi password posted, so I used my hotspot. Overall, my experience was terrible. I do not recommend. Would rather have had McDonald's. This place has some work to do. read more

This place should be called "best vibe cafe" because it's warm and friendly and just delicious! The owner is gracious and super talented! We always come in when in town and it never disappoints! read more

Great service, amazing lattes, really cute place! New owner has done an outstanding job!

New ownership for a few years; new attitude about service. We came in a few months back and wanted something that would need to be cooked in the kitchen (wasn't under the display case). Place was half full but were told it would be 45 minutes. We passed. Today I came in and ordered a scone (tasty) and a young lady came in at 8:20 and wanted something from the kitchen. The owner, who had been visiting with somebody, told the barista "the kitchen wouldn't open until 8:30." She finally sauntered back to the stove and started prepping whatever the young lady ordered. But she still had time to walk outside and visit with other acquaintances. The poor girl was very patient and finally walked up to the counter and told the barista to make the order "to go" because she had to leave by 9:00. Her food finally came out a few minutes after 9:00. I'd be surprised if she ever comes back. There were no other orders ahead of hers. Final verdict: decent coffee, nice selection of scones and muffins, but if you want something from the kitchen and are in a hurry - fugidaboutit! read more

My partner and I visited Sacred Grounds for the first time yesterday, Saturday. We got there about 12.30PM planning to have lunch. The menu is small and they were just serving their breakfast items. I asked a member of staff what was on the bagel sandwich and was told to read the menu. I had to borrow my partner's reading glasses, which was no big deal, but the staff member could just have been more friendly and told me. We were told they did not have any avocado left for the bagel sandwich and also they were out of the biscuits and gravy. So you need to get there early if you want the full choice of food. I decided on the vegetable quiche which came with greek yoghurt and fruit compote. They were both good. I got a medium Lattee and that was close to $5. Coffee is expensive these days! There was food on the floor around some of the tables. Also, my partner said the men's bathroom was dirty. Then you worry about the state of the kitchen. The staff need to be more proactive about cleaning the bathrooms and seating area. Sacred Grounds was okay. I probably would not go back. read more

What a great relaxing time! Cute place with great coffee selections and food. Service was spot on and the owner was super friendly. You can tell she is passionate about taking care of her customers and providing good quality products. read more

Straightforward yet cozy coffee shop with a massive variety of coffee drinks, vegetarian food, and pastries. I came for breakfast and I got a breakfast burrito and an amaretto flavored latte. I was very impressed with the quality of both the coffee and the food read more

I had a Valentine's Special and it was perfect!!!! I got a Chocolate Strawberry latte! read more

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BEST Vanilla lavender honey latte ever... great service, clean location, loved it. Would definitely shop there again.

Nutshell: Cool, calm, collected cafe; good coffee; good prices and staff. I'd recommend a stop in if your running around the area. I don't make it over to Edwardsville very often, but I biked up on a Sunday morning to meet a friend for brunch. I was super early, so I jumped across the street to grab a pre-game cup of coffee. I hooked up my bike and walked in (fyi, there is a very convenient bike loop outside the cafe). This is covid times, so there were no tables inside, and the space looked huge. I loved the decor and all the art. It's a very chill and welcoming space. The fellas behind the counter were really nice and answered my questions about some of their roasts. I went with their middle size seasonal maple roast drip coffee, mingled with some milk. The total was less than $3. I grabbed a table outside and soaked in the sun on a beautiful fall morning. The coffee was splendid. It was mapley without being overpowering or artificial tasting. This is my kinda cafe, so I'll be back. read more

Very good coffee is the rule here, rivaled in E'ville only by Artisan 222's Goshen Coffee. At Sacred Grounds, they serve "Mississippi Mud" brand, like you find at The Mud House, STL. Across the street at Artisan 222, they serve "Goshen Coffee," also found at Pi, STL. Hmmm, I smell a bout brewing between "champion" and "challenger," a java-tasting "Thrillah-in-E'villah." But before I schedule that, more on today's sandwich, the Sicilian Panini: portabella mushrooms, roasted red peppers, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and basil pesto. I opened it up to see it was made with care. The veggies were clean, carefully sliced, included beautiful ripe tomato, with a modest amount of pesto (if I ordered it again, I think I'd ask for more). The sourdough was a little soft for me, but grilled up with beautiful griddle marks, which may be the reason they use it. There's a pleasant quirky quality to Sacred Grounds that contributes to its appeal. For instance, today's order was identified not by a number or my name, but instead by a pair of green binoculars that I was given to place on my table. Other reviewers have noted the art displays and live music. If you're looking for local culture to supplement your coffee, choose Sacred Grounds. read more

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Stopped in for coffee and pastry, Saturday morning. Overall, they need to put more focus on the coffee. Ordered an Americano that basically tasted like instant, nothing but water flavor. Hard to believe a coffee shop that needs to focus on coffee and not seemed bothered Jalapeño cheddar cornbread is what is saving the review, but chances are it was made elsewhere. read more

This is one of the sweetest, coffee shops in the area. Great food and a staple in edwardsville. Definitely try it!