Alternative Grounds Coffee and Tea House
321 Hwy 16 www.alternativegrounds-burnslake.com Burns Lake, BC, Canada

OPEN until 2pm today!

Happy Wednesday! Savoury Maple Bacon Cinnamon Buns & Huckleberry Muffins available today...supply limited!!

Valentines Treats! Sweetheart brownies and Cupid Cookies!

It's Friday...we have huckleberry muffins! OPEN from 8-2 & 4-7 today!

OPEN 8-2 for dine-in or take-out. Call us to order PIZZA & BURGERS tonight from 4-7pm...250-692-3303

We will be OPEN as usual today & tomorrow...ONLY closed this Saturday!

Your 'Winter Warm-Up' feature today - Chili & Fresh Cheese Biscuits! Also, call us at 250-692-3303 for pizza & burgers tonight...4-7pm!

TODAY'S LUNCH FEATURE: Thai Chicken Soup with a Fresh Cheddar & Herb Biscuit

OPEN 8-2 as well as 4-7 today!

We are OPEN today from 8-2

We are hiring! If you are a self-motivated, outgoing individual who is able to adapt to a fast-paced environment where customer service, cleanliness, efficiency & team-work are of utmost importance, we may have a part-time position available for you! To submit a resume`, or for more information, please email [email protected]

The winner of our 12th Day of Plaid Stockings draw is Caitlyn McMahon! Congratulations Cailtlyn & thank you for shopping at Alternative Grounds Coffee and Tea ...House today! Pick up your $10 000 Santa Bucks at Burns Lake & District Chamber of Commerce before Wednesday's Million Dollar Auction. . . #funfrostfamilyfestival #livelocallovelocal See more

Santa says it's time for EGGNOG CHAI! Come on down and enjoy this festive seasonal favorite! As usual, first customer to mention this post will receive a $5 Holiday Gift Card! #festiveflavor #eggnogchai #livelocallovelocal

Got you eye on an item in SANTA'S MILLION DOLLAR AUCTION? Well today is the last day to get those SANTA BUCKS! How can you still get those BUCKS? 1) Return y...our 'ELF I SPY' game card to Alternative Grounds Coffee and Tea House before 2pm TODAY. . . 2) 'SHOW us YOUR TREE' - Post a photo of your decorated Christmas tree to the Fun, Frost & Family facebook contest by 6pm TONIGHT. . . 3) One last chance to participate in the 'DAILY TRIVIA' contest, posted here @ 10am this morning. . . 4) Enter the last of Burns Lake & District Chamber of Commerce 12 PLAID STOCKINGS of CHRISTMAS contest @ today's featured business, Alternative Grounds Coffee and Tea House. . . 4) Make any purchase at Alternative Grounds & get $1000 SANTA BUCKS per $1 spent! REMEMBER: All & any entries for any event is also an entry into the GRAND PRIZE DRAW 4 Day Trip for 2 to Tweedsmuir Park courtesy of Lakes District Air and Fishing and Chinook Community Forest!

For those who have been wondering: YES! Our in-house dining is still available from 8am-2pm daily (9-2 Saturdays). Call ahead to ensure we have a table for you! TAKE-OUT is also available 250-692-3303

ALTERNATIVE GROUNDS will be CLOSED November 10th & 11th

The elves have been busy! Stop by for a Festive Beverage and a Holiday Treat! OPEN 8-2 Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday this week. . .

Prizes can be picked up at the Chamber office Monday and Tuesday 9-3.

We are OPEN from 4-7 tonight! Call us for your PIZZA order or pick up your favorite burgers to go! 250-692-3303

We would like to express a sincere 'Thank-You' to all our valued friends & customers who have continued to support us throughout the past year. Merry Christmas!

Santa's Festive Beverage Feature today is the Grumpy Grinch Latte...a little mint and a little dark chocolate...mmm...what could be more festive! First customer to mention this post will receive a $5 Holiday Gift Card! #festivebeverage #grumpygrinch #livelocallovelocal

There are so many people in our community who already decorate their homes and businesses beautifully; call 250.692.3773 to enter the contest!

We are OPEN for Dine-In as well as Take-Out! Try one of our Festive Beverages!

Time for another Festive Beverage Feature! 'Red Hot Santa' has arrived & he'd love to spice up your latte! First person who orders our Festive Red Hot Santa will receive a $5 Holiday Gift Card! #festivebeverage #santashere #livelocallovelocal

We would like to take this opportunity to extend 'CONGRATULATIONS' to all the Business Excellence Award winners who were acknowledged at the Burns Lake & District Chamber of Commerce event last night. I am both humbled and honored to have been recognized as the BL Business of the Year. As staff & management, we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to you, the community, for your ongoing support. It has been, and continues to be a pleasure to serve you! THANK YOU!

Happy Friday! If 'PUMPKIN' is your flavor, we've got something for you! Try our Pumpkin Spice Latte, Pumkin Fog, or simply one of our amazing Pumpkin Teas! #itsfriday #pumpkinspice #allthingspumpkin #tistheseason

Alternative Grounds Coffee and Tea House - your sponsorship is HUGE and has allowed us to host this event today! We appreciate you #livelocallovelocal #funfrostfamilyfestival

Congratulations to Alternative Grounds Coffee and Tea House the winner of the "Light the Way" business decorating contest! Congratulations also to Wild Roots Flowers & Gifts for being the runner up! Thank you to all our judges and all the businesses that participated.

Santa Breakfast tomorrow 8:30-11:30 (curbside pick up) @ AG. Santa and the elves will be outside @ the North Pole Elf Village! Great fun for the kiddos

Contest Time!!! LIKE & SHARE this post, then TAG 3 Friends on this post to enter the Fun, Frost and Family Gift Certificate Draw! Win a $100 Local Gift Certifi...cate. You don't want to miss out on breakfast Sunday morning, Santa and his elves will be delivering breakfast to your vehicle! Bring the kids to catch a glimpse!

It's SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY! Our festive beverage feature is a 'Rum Rum Rudolph' Latte. Stop by and give it a try & while you're here, why not pick up a gift card for those 'hard to buy for' folks in your life! For every $25 in cards purchased, we'll give you a $5 card for FREE! #funfrostfamilyfestival #feelingfestive #livelocallovelocal #supportsmallbusiness #yourescapefromthedailygrind

Chili Fest to-go happening 4-7pm tonight! (sorry, no pizza or burgers). When you stop by for your favorite beverage, check out the awesome gift ideas by Imperfectly Rustic & grab some snacks to take with you from Beacon Theatre!

It's time for Fun, Frost & Family Festival! Come try our Fa-La-La-La Latte festive beverage feature! #funfrostfamilyfestival #plaidfriday #festivebeverage #livelocallovelocal

Our Plaid Friday & Small Business Saturday special. . . Purchase $25 in Gift Cards & receive a $5 Gift Card to share with someone or to treat yourself!

Tomorrow is Plaid Friday & the start of the Fun, Frost & Family Festival! Be sure to join in the festivities as we kick off the start to the holiday season!

Today's festive drink is Blue Christmas!

Add some holiday cheer to your day with today’s festive beverage feature!

Check out all the great items at https://www.facebook.com/groups/2583806698578278 that have graciously been donated by local businesses & business owners - the ...heart of our community! Bidding OPENS @ NOON, Wednesday, Dec.16 & CLOSES @ 8pm, Thursday, Dec. 17. ITEMS can ONLY be purchased with SANTA BUCKS. Enter your bid in the comments below the picture of the item you wish to purchase. The highest bid at the close of the auction (8pm Dec. 17) wins the item! Winners will be posted on Friday, Dec. 18. Items may be picked up at the Chamber of Commerce office Monday, December 21 and Tuesday, December 22. Have fun bidding & remember to LIVE LOCAL, LOVE LOCAL! See more

FRIDAY, November 27 from 4-7!

Due to yesterday's new restrictions set forth by the provincial health office, we are disappointed to announce that Kids Candy Cane Lane, the Small Business Coo...kie Crawl, Street Fest & 'All that Glitters' Fireworks show will be postponed. Please note however, that our celebration of LOCAL BUSINESSES & COMMUNITY, namely PLAID FRIDAY & SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY will go on! SANTA BUCKS will still be awarded at LOCAL PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES for all your purchases on Friday, Nov. 27 & Saturday, Nov. 28. RESIDENTIAL DECORATING CONTEST deadline will be extended until Monday, Nov. 23. Don't forget to 'SHOW us your TREE' for a chance to win more SANTA BUCKS! Stay tuned for further announcements regarding our fundraising 'BREAKFAST with SANTA & the ELVES scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 29th!! SANTA'S MILLION DOLLAR AUCTION (online) will proceed as scheduled on Dec. 16 & 17 so start planning how you can earn those SANTA BUCKS! We encourage you to help us make the best of the upcoming Holiday Season - now, more than ever, let's LIVE LOCAL , LOVE LOCAL! See more

Stay tuned for further updates! Due to the new government restrictions announced today, several Fun, Frost & Family events will have to be postponed for the ti...me being. Other events such as our decorating contests and Plaid Friday Santa Bucks promotion & Santa's Million Dollar Auction will go ahead as planned within the restrictions. We are in the process of reorganizing and will post further updates tomorrow! See more

Another great opportunity to earn SANTA BUCKS for Santa's MILLION DOLLAR AUCTION! Show us your tree! #funfrostfamilyfestival #ochristmastree #livelocallovelocal

Alternative Grounds will be CLOSED for the Thanksgiving long weekend. See you on Tuesday!

The new ' Holiday Collection ' of mini bottle syrups from Monin includes includes Macadamia Nut, Peppermint, Dark Chocolate, Peppermint, Gingerbread & Toasted Marshmallow! Try something new!

Our new sample size, mini bottle syrup 'Floral Collection' includes 1 each of Violet, Lavendar, Rose, Hibiscus & Elderflower!

Just in! Our new sample size, mini bottle coffee syrup collections! The 'Coffee Collection ' includes 1 each of Caramel, Amaretto, Hazelnut, Irish Cream & Vanilla!

Happy Saturday everyone! We are OPEN from 9-2 today!

Just out of the oven...Maple Pecan Cinnamon Buns! #maplepecan #freshoutoftheoven #alternativegrounds

Savory Maple Bacon Cinnamon Buns available this morning! #maplebacon #fridaymorningspecial #alternativegrounds

Today's Soup Feature: Boston Clam Chowder, and if you choose, add a fresh garlic cheese biscuit!

Salted Caramel Cinnamon Buns are back today! #freshoutoftheoven #saltedcaramelgoodness #alternativegrounds

Today's Features: Huckleberry Waffle or Eggs Benedict! OPEN 9-2

Huckleberry Sundae featured tonight! Delicious with either lemon or coconut ice cream! Mmmm!

Two new flavors! Lemon Lavender & Bubblegum... We've also added two new Sundaes to our menu!

Please note our updated hours! OPEN Thursday & Friday 4-7pm for take-out: Beverages, Ice Cream, Pizza, Burgers & Fries!

We are hiring! If you are a self-motivated, outgoing individual who is able to adapt to a fast-paced environment where customer service, cleanliness, efficiency & team-work are of utmost importance, we may have a position available for you! Please contact us at [email protected] for more information, or to submit a resume`. We look forward to hearing from you!

Yes! Huckleberry season is here....We have huckeleberry muffins, cinnamon buns & cheesecake!

We have updated our pizza sizes! Now offering Individual, Small, Medium & Large!

OPEN today from 10-2! Dine-in & Take-out available... Fresh baking just out of the oven...scones, muffins, cinnamon buns, salted caramel cinnamon buns & cranberry chocolate chip oatmeal cookies!

Coffee machine is on! Lattes, cappuccinos, mochas, hot chocolates, tea, fogs - you name it, we've got it! Ice cream, sundaes & cold beverages also available

We will be CLOSED July 1st. Happy Canada Day!

OPEN 10-2 TODAY! We offer TAKE-OUT & seating INSIDE as well as OUTSIDE|!! BREAKFAST FEATURE: Eggs Benedict with hashbrowns or fresh fruit! Call 250-692-3303

Fresh out of the oven this morning! Muffins, Cinnamon Buns & our Savory Maple Bacon Cinnamon Buns!

Iced Capps, Shakes, Frozen Lemonade, Frozen Hot Chocolate, Smoothies, Cones & Sundaes!! Cold treats for everyone OPEN 4-7 tonight!

OPEN for Cold Treats & Beverages from 4-7 tonight!

NEW! Coconut Ice Cream!

New additions to our Sundae line-up! OPEN 4-7 Wednesday, Thursday & Friday for Beverages & Ice Cream! (kitchen is closed in the evening ;-)

NEW! RHUBARB Milkshakes now available!