Historic Grounds

Beautiful cafe with fantastic food. I had the breakfast sandwich on rye and it was delicious. My friend had the blueberry pancakes, which were loaded with fresh blueberries and perfectly crisp (and huge). The building is a historic bank building and beautifully decorated. Highly recommend this cafe if you’re in the Whitehall area!!

Beautiful building in a gorgeous old historic town. This coffeehouse is the center of town so I was excited to give it a go. The service was non-existent. The workers mostly just stared blankly and even after I tipped, she kinda just threw the cheap mini half and halfs at me. I am not sure if the attitude was because I was the only non-white person here, but I’d to think its not race-related and that the worker was just over this job.
Anyways, I am happy I tipped even though it was hard to do with the mean girl service but that is a goal of mine: to rise above hate.
I gave 5 stars because its a beautiful building in a beautiful town which is where the navy was created- thats pretty cool 🇺🇸🇺🇸
I woulda stayed for breakfast but of course wanted a friendlier environment

DELIGHTFUL stop while cruising by in our boat headed North. The ambience is chill and comfortable. The day was cooler and had Chicken Pot pie which was scrump. Baked goods the next morning were exquisite!

What to say about great coffee and delicious food served in a fabulous building by an accommodating waitress. Coffee came in large cups, fresh and hot and strong but not bitter. The muffins were wonderful and the avocado toast, with (me) and without (hubby) eggs, was hearty and tasty. Brought cinnamon rolls home for dessert!!
Really a great breakfast, just wish we lived closer so we could enjoy them more often.

Amazing breakfast with super fresh veggies in the omelet, tasty cheese, and high quality ingredients all around. The popovers were tasty and fun but I really loved the pancake. Almost a sweet vanilla flavor to them and very moist but not undercooked. They took reservations on a Saturday of a holiday weekend which saved us waiting in line. Very friendly staff and loved the decor and atmosphere!

Very tasty breakfast food! Cool place downtown in Whitehall - worth checking out if you happen to be in the area. Don't forget to stop at the awesome comic book shop nextdoor.

Great place to stop for breakfast, especially if you want to get fortified for a long car ride. Lots of good breakfast choices with fresh ingredients - we loved the popovers! The staff was very friendly and welcoming.

Best sausage gravy I have ever had

I was pleased to find that this restaurant reopened. I ordered the turkey, stuffing, and cheddar grilled sandwich, and it was delicious. My dad enjoyed his pancakes (breakfast is available during the afternoon). Portion sizes are large. Prices are reasonable. Our server was very pleasant, and the service was good. I look forward to returning.

Nice park dog Friendly nice picnic pavilion and the skene museum is nice

Great food and such a cute space! The perfect place to stop for coffee or lunch

Came here before the pandemic. They were closed for a couple of years. Glad you reopened, stopped in this past week and it was just as good as I remember. Keep up the great work will certainly be back!

Freash food and good quality too. Thank you!

Food was great as was the service. Their breakfast was extremely good and my friend raved about the grilled cheese with tomato (large sandwich with lots of cheese). The old brick is carried through inside and is really a cool looking building. Will definitely be back.

Good food & coffee in a beautiful historic building.
This is probably your best option for a meal in Whitehall, especially breakfast/lunch. They have a full barista bar but you can do well with just a quick cup of coffee to go. Eggs and pancakes are as good as it gets, the menu is simple and done right. The place is well-staffed with friendly competent people, which is a real accomplishment in today's labor market. The building's historic use was as a bank and then a town office. It's brick with classic decor, high vaulted ceilings, and lots of open space.
The park across the street also provides a good spot to wait for a group to arrive. There's also the riverside walk which can be nice weather permitting. Parking is on-street or at the nearby lot, but it never seems busy.

The interior of this renovated historic building is wonderful. Staff was friendly and running non-stop on a late Sunday morning. Breakfast was great and fairly priced. They have popovers (they're okay) for extra $ but the rye toast that comes with breakfast was fire. Toasted, soft, fresh baked, and buttery.

I love stopping by this local gem. Great food and absolutely beautifully kept and restored location.

Worth a stop for the staff and the building! We were passing through on the highway and stopped for lunch, and were very pleasantly surprised. Super friendly staff really made is feel welcome. All homemade food, good coffee, and a genuine friendly small town vibe. They've done an amazing restorative job with a historic building, and it feels almost like a ballroom in a fancy hotel, but also a great local cafe. Ate too fast to get any pictures!

Can't beat this restaurant! Especially for the price. $25 got two people a huge breakfast and coffee. The French toast is to die for.

We decided to stop at Historic Grounds in Whitehall for breakfast. Great building on Main St, spacious interior, with a view of the canal. We had the market omelet and a gigantic pancake that filled the entire plate. The staff are friendly, the food is great, and the coffee excellent, lots of choices. If you are looking for a great place for breakfast then this is a place to try, you will not be disappointed.

My parents and I have stopped in a few times when we are headed south from Vermont. Service is great. Food and coffee selection are delicious. The sandwiches are full of yummy ingredients and leave you feeling satisfied. Pancakes are HUGE...one takes up an entire plate!