Sacred Grounds Coffee House — Restaurant in Town of Pomfret

My family and I have been visiting Chautauqua Lake for decades and enjoy boating, shopping, restaurants, etc. I've wanted to visit Lily Dale for years, and heard it had an interesting history and similar architecture to the Institution. To settle my decision to finally visit I saw a new coffee place had opened on the grounds, and I love trying independent and unique shops. After going on a Saturday morning this past August to explore LiLy Dale, I stopped by Sacred Grounds to grab a drink before walking around.

The coffee shop is conveniently located in the center of the community in what looks like it used to be a large house/B&B, now painted into a vibrant blue, green, and white with a large front porch and outdoor seating. Stepping through the door brought you through a couple of rooms and right up to the counter. Colorful, handwritten signs displayed a decent selection of drinks and food. Since mochas are my thing I decided to try that as my first drink, and it didn't disappoint. Next time I'll look forward to trying a different drink and some of the food. I saw a selection of cookies, muffins, cakes, and buns that looked good.

The shop seemed to take up much of the first floor, with multiple rooms to spread out in if you wan to find a quiet space to yourself. Each room is well decorated with tables, chairs, and couches. Plenty to hold your interest with some plants, books, and cozy and witchy vibes. The walls have interesting art, some with shots of Lily Dale or funny ones with ghosts. Shelves had a variety of items to buy, like crystals, gems, tarot cards, postcards, games, etc. I bought a black mug featuring the shop’s logo, and a small Smithsonite tower that looked nice. I know the first year can be challenging for a lot of new businesses so I wanted to show my appreciation for the enjoyable experience, this honestly just might be one of my favorite independent coffee shops and of of the best I visited in 2023. Thank...

Fantastic coffee shop with a great vibe! They have an impressive selection of drinks and food offerings and we tried was delicious. I also have to eat/drink GF and all of my drinks were safe/non-contaminated with gluten. We visited this coffee shop every day on our vacation in the area. The shop section is also full of crystals, books, and merch so it’s also a must see if you’re visiting Lily Dale. If you’re visiting, you may also want to stop to play board games in their back room, hang out on the seating on the porch, or sit outside and have lunch. The vibe is super welcoming and queer friendly too which we loved! I also wanted to let people know that you don’t have to be staying in Lily Dale to come here, just ask for the shopping pass at the front gate and they’ll let you in for free for an hour and a half. Just get it stamped when...

I LOVE so much about this beautiful coffee shop! Not only is it nestled in the magical little land of Lily Dale, but its fun and welcoming vibe is what makes it so special. The food and beverages are fabulous, the service is wonderful, and the owners are super fun, creative, friendly, and welcoming to everyone. The owners have really put so much thought into making it a relaxing, inspiring, and creative environment. They even have puzzles, paints, adult/kid coloring books etc that are available for anyone to use while they're enjoying their coffee / meal. The porch is also the perfect spot to sit back and relax. I highly recommend...