Facts below are drawn from the linked sources.
Real history
The restaurant says it opened in 1976 in a house erected in 1891 (Our Story).
Ghost stories
These are reported legends, not verified events. The creepiness score (1–5) is Spook Atlas's own editorial rating, not a measurement.
The restaurant says Zoe St. Amand (1879–1954) is seen in a black dress at windows. Source: Poogan's Porch. SCETV covered the story in 2018. Source: SCETV. National Geographic mentions it too. Source: National Geographic.
Then and now
No openly licensed photo found yet.
Public access
Open to the public Brunch daily 9 am–3 pm and dinner 4:30–9:30 pm (Poogan's Porch). Last checked: Nov 1, 2026.
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