Sacred Grounds Cafe
A Tlingit & Haida-owned cafe serving Alaskan-roasted coffee and unique drinks, with a welcoming atmosphere and local art.
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Sacred Grounds Cafe
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A Tlingit & Haida-owned cafe serving Alaskan-roasted coffee and unique drinks, with a welcoming atmosphere and local art.
"Worth the walk for excellent coffee and a friendly vibe off the main streets. "
Peak Season Pastries
Visit during peak season for the freshest pastries and widest selection.
Consistent Drink Prep
If taste variations concern you, request consistent preparation for your drinks.
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American, Cafe
Price
Mid-range
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Alaskan Native Culture & Coffee
Experience a Tlingit & Haida-owned cafe serving Alaskan-roasted coffee and highlighting indigenous culture.
Unique Specialty Drinks
Sip on inventive drinks like the 'Alaska Fog' or explore their extensive menu of specialty coffees and teas.
Hearty Breakfast & Lunch Options
Enjoy delicious breakfast options, sandwiches, and chili made with Alaskan Amber for a satisfying meal.
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Peak Season Pastries
Visit during peak season for the freshest pastries and widest selection.
Consistent Drink Prep
If taste variations concern you, request consistent preparation for your drinks.
Outdoor Seating
Enjoy a relaxing meal outdoors if seating is available.
Try Alaskan Amber Chili
Consider trying their chili, famously made with Alaskan Amber.
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Peak Season Pastries
Visit during peak season for the freshest pastries and widest selection.
Consistent Drink Prep
If taste variations concern you, request consistent preparation for your drinks.
Outdoor Seating
Enjoy a relaxing meal outdoors if seating is available.
Try Alaskan Amber Chili
Consider trying their chili, famously made with Alaskan Amber.
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Reviews Summary
Sacred Grounds Cafe is praised for its friendly service and excellent Alaskan-roasted coffee, with many enjoying the cozy atmosphere and unique drinks like the Alaska Fog. While some find the coffee satisfactory, a few reviews mention inconsistent drink quality or lack of certain food items during off-season. However, the welcoming vibe and authentic cultural highlights make it a recommended stop for locals and tourists alike. +2
"Cute little coffee shop a little off the main drag. In my opinion, it’s worth the slight uphill trek.
I ordered a dirty spiced chai and my wife ordered an Italian soda with strawberry and lemon. We both liked our drinks. It was also pretty affordable given everywhere else we’ve been has been marked up to high-heavens.
Recommend the joint if you want a quiet place to exist and decent wifi.
They also have a small section for local merchandise."
VDms_
"One of the few coffee places open around 4pm on New Years.
Ordered a White Mocha & Regular mocha.
White mocha tasted like amaretto 🙄
And regular mocha honestly tasted like a drip cup of coffee, it wasn't sweet in the least.
No mocha anything.
Wished Heritage Coffee would have been open =/ The Rookery also had a really great mocha. Go there instead.
Blueberry scones was on point. The rest was a 2 out of 10, unfortunately. It's not difficult to make either one of those orders."
Amy Phillips
"Excellent coffee and the ladies working here are super friendly and very accommodating. I drink my coffee plain with cream only and the coffee was very tasty and enjoyable. I also had a bowl of their seafood chowder and it was delicious. Didn’t really expect it at a coffee house what it was a nice surprise. My daughter had the taco soup and she said it was really good also. Highly recommend this place."
Nate Phipps
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a Tlingit & Haida-owned and operated cafe highlighting Alaskan Native culture and serving Alaskan-roasted coffee. [^M1]
Try specialty coffees like the Alaska Fog or their extensive menu of hot and iced drinks. [^M3]
Yes, they offer breakfast options, sandwiches, and chili made with Alaskan Amber.
Yes, they have outdoor seating available, which can offer a relaxing experience.
Hours can vary, but they have been noted as one of the few places open on New Year's Day. It's best to check for current hours.
Yes, they offer oat, soy, and almond milk alternatives for their coffee drinks.
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Alaskans love their coffee, even though we’re not #1 at coffee shops per capita anymore, we still appreciate the good stuff in great quantities. For good reason, it’s therefore quite tough to choose the “best” coffee shop in Juneau… I’ve gotta go with Sacred Grounds though, as they have fantastic coffee and they’re a Tlingit & Haida-owned and operated company. In addition to a large coffee and hot drink menu, they have plenty of food choices to complement, including breakfast options, sandwiches, and chili made with Alaskan Amber.
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If you’re looking for a great coffee shop that also offers breakfast, Sacred Grounds has three convenient locations in Juneau. The coffee is all Alaskan roasted and you can get a variety of hot drinks, including cappuccinos, lattes and teas. The real fruit smoothies include fresh fruit with no additives or preservatives to give you a healthy start to your day or a natural energy boost during your Juneau travels.
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After a night of hitting the distillery and craft breweries, relax with an Alaska Fog from Sacred Grounds Cafe. The blend of green tea, steamed milk, and a splash of peppermint is the perfect way to start the day. The cafe is owned and operated by the Tlingit and Haida - a sovereign tribal government representing over 30,000 Tlingit and Haida Indians worldwide.
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One of the things that I love about Downtown Juneau is that there are no chain restaurants, everything is local!. My goal was to check out a different coffee spot each day and the next shop on my list was Sacred Grounds. It is Juneau’s only indigenously authentic cafe.
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Black Moon Koven, The Rookery, Valley Restaurant, Sacred Grounds. Rainbow foods has delicious grab and go food from 9 am to 10 am (breakfast sandwichs usually out by 10), so does lemon creek Breeze in
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