Coffee & Treats in Sandy City

Browse black, green, herbal, mate, medicinal, oolong, organic, rooibos, and white varieties online to get an idea of what the grotto stocks. There are tempting tastes for camellia connoisseurs and rooibos rookies alike, and fresh bakery bites complement the steaming cups. Wake with a bang of organic Gunpowder (green tea with a smoky flavor) or a traditionally spicy Masala Chai. The Clear Mind (a blend of organic, wild-harvested herbs formulated by Leslie Peterson, ND) gives the inside of your noggin a cold shower. Bestselling sips include the walnut green tea, chocolate-mint rooibos, and rooibos peach.

From the window of a whimsical pink cottage with green trim, LittleCow's servers dispense cups of shaved ice doused with more than 30 types of syrup. Patrons can choose flavors such as blue coconut, bubblegum, and hot tamale or combine several for a multifaceted treat. If desired, servers will layer shaved ice with ice cream and sweet cream.

At age 13, Jean-Jacques Grossi discovered his passion for baking. He traveled through France, apprenticing and working at renowned bakeries and restaurants, before making his home in Salt Lake City, where he spent the next 20 years delighting residents with breads, pastries, and café-style dishes. Now the executive chef of Gourmandise, Jean-Jacques serves seasonal sandwiches, expertly crafted pastries, and hearty breakfasts, all made from scratch. A covered patio welcomes diners to feast alfresco in the warmer months, and an open WiFi network encourages guests to immediately blog about the menu's font.