Leafs and Grounds — Restaurant in Spring Valley

Located in the shadow of Southern Hills Hospital Leafs and Grounds opened at the end of 2022, their popularity slowly growing by word of mouth attesting to Sin City’s best Scones and a locally grown feel that taps into Pacific Northwest Coffee culture.

A novelty in Las Vegas, the shop slowing things down compared to Dutch Bros or Starbucks and doing things their own way without a slew of influencers, guests arriving Tuesday through Sunday from 6am until 3pm will find a family owned spot with plenty of room to linger, work, and read.

Using Lavazza for a variety of Lattes and specialty Coffees, a proper grinder and Espresso machine attesting to doing things the right way, Pastries are made on-site by the Mother and children with Empanadas fully loaded beneath a golden shell while Danishes are so flaky that a fork and plate are mandatory.

Onward to Scones, flavors announced daily on Instagram, suffice it to say these aren’t the typical British rounds in need of Clotted Cream or Jam, but rather something like a layered Southern Biscuit loaded with Butter and complex flavors ranging from Banana...

Okay, so picture this: me and my girls hit up the cutest cafe in Vegas for lunch, and it was seriously a vibe! ✨

We enjoyed a Matcha flight with rosemary citrus, cherry, and lavender that had us feeling like fancy tea connoisseurs. 🍵 And the coffee flight? Cherry latte, cinnamon, brown sugar, and lavender. Like, how do they even come up with this stuff? We also sipped on some honeydew melon lemonade.

Now, let's get to the food. The watermelon salad with lime and mint dressing was so refreshing🍉 The pastries were divine. I'm still dreaming about the cherry danish and candied orange scone! And the empanadas? Chorizo, egg, and potato & Aji de gallina?! Savory perfection!

Shoutout to Cindy and Ainsley for being the sweetest ever! Seriously, they made our girls' lunch outing so much fun. Il

If you're in Vegas, you HAVE to check...

I love finding gems this close to home. A six-minute drive had me at Leafs and Grounds, at 6am, for a fantastic Americano and not one but TWO orders of special breakfast toast. The coffee and cuisine were stellar but it was the service that really made it something special. Patricia--the owner--and I had a great visit this morning while I shoveled in my delicious breakfast(s). And I got an oat milk flat white before leaving to get on with my day. All in all? This place is DANGEROUS. Because not only is it serving high-quality food and caffeinated beverages, the atmosphere makes it one of those places that you want to keep coming back to enjoy, making your way through every item on the menu. I can't wait to earn more stars at Leafs...