The Sanctuary — Restaurant in Pella

Quaint coffee and gift shop! This is an excellent one stop shop for a coffee, tea, or smoothie.

While you are there, you could grab a few knick knacks for yourself or stock up on gifts for someone else. The shop consists of home goods like tasteful kitchen accessories, home decor, baby items, Christian books jewelry, etc. The range of goods is wide—you never know what you might find.

I ordered a cold brew which was delicious (although I'd prefer it to be stronger for my personal taste) and a mango smoothie (my kids favorite! We had to go back for a second one).

The store is located in the downtown area and is surrounded by other small businesses so you could certainly make a morning of your visit.

Yes, there are strong Christian vibes in the coffee shop, but it reflects the culture of the town. (I've seen a few comments about this, and it is very much to be expected when you are in Pella. I would think of it as cultural representation rather than trying to exclude others or...

We probably could spend a whole day at The Sanctuary! We always come by Pella on our trips to the Knoxville Nationals. My girlfriend and I ordered a Chai Matcha and we were absolutely blown away! It was fantastic and we were lucky enough to get the drink made by the person who concocted the blend there originally. They had a wide drink variety but we couldn't stop getting the Chai Matcha! Absolutely loved the atmosphere and the friendliness of the staff. We ended up coming back 2 more times on the trip and did some remote working from their tables. Will definitely be back when we come back for...

This business is located near Jarrsma Bakery. I stopped in to have coffee & my time was limited as I had bakery & meat products on ice in the car. I was impressed with the various items for sale in this business. It was a popular place & busy. The coffee was Dutch brand they sell in bulk & very rich in flavor. They also sell tea & pastries, gift items, books including Christian, & various other items including RX eyeglasses. There are several tables & chairs to sit at. I look forward to revisiting this store when I...