Hallowed Grounds Cafe & Gifts

I was super excited to check out this cafe since it’s totally gluten free and I have celiac disease. Unfortunately, the employee who was working today completely ruined the experience. I got to the counter and was told I’d have to wait until she was done cooking the other orders before she could take mine. No problem, she seemed to be working alone and I can understand trying to get caught up. After ten minutes of standing there waiting, she finally came back to take my order but proceeded to tell me “just so you know, if you order food, it’s going to take 30 minutes.” I feel like she could have given me that info before I waited the ten minutes it took for her to take my order. I ended up not ordering anything at all because I felt like I was inconveniencing her. If I was the owner, I’d be pretty upset my employee was trying to dissuade customers from purchasing food. The friend I was with was kind enough to share what she got with me, and honestly the food was subpar. Maybe on a different day with a different employee it would have been good, but I was pretty disappointed with the whole thing.

Such a cool and cozy spot - perfect for enjoying great espresso, tea and gluten-free treats. The vibe is warm, and everyone is super friendly and welcoming!

Hallowed Grounds Cafe in Salt Lake City is an absolute gem. Tucked inside the Church & State building, it’s the kind of spot you stumble into and instantly want to tell your friends about. The coffee is top-tier, the vibes are cozy, and the staff is super friendly. Plus, the owners are super rad—you can tell they’ve poured a lot of love into the place. Great gluten-free options and a super cool selection of unique gifts, too. Whether you’re grabbing a latte or just browsing, this place totally hits the mark. Highly recommend! This post was made in connection with a Toast promotion.