How sweet it is!…read more Let's preface this blog post by saying that The Sweet Bean is set to close on May 13th. Not only did I recently hear about this place for the first time but in the same breath I heard they were closing. So, I knew it was a high priority to check it out. It just so happens that my girlfriend also loves coffee and sweet treats, so we booked it there the first chance we got. I'm not too familiar with the inner workings of how Pekin is laid out so I never would've stumbled upon this place without either being told about it or finding it on Yelp/Google/other sources of information. Thank gosh for GPS We arrived in the later part of the morning once we woke up and got moving for the day. We both were in need of some coffee and something to put in our bellies. Upon entering, we were greeted by a friendly person behind the counter who ended up being the owner. She asked us what the photo taking out front was about and I briefly mentioned how I like to try out local coffee places. She said they only have the basic coffee choices as they are more of a bakery and I said that as long as you serve coffee, that is good enough for me. Emily got a flavored cold brew and a giant turtle cookie and I got a plain cold brew and a dark chocolate cherry... scone? I'm not 100% sure it was a scone. I just pointed at what I wanted and she told me what it was but was too distracted by all the delicious-looking treats in the display case to remember what she said. The total for two 16 ounce drinks and two baked goods was only $13. That is a really good deal, imo. We snagged a table and sat there, sipping our coffees and trying each other's snack. Emily was jealous of my treat and I was a bit jealous of her treat. They were both super delicious and I am glad we got them heated up as I think that really make their homemade deliciousness POP. I couldn't get over how thick and chewy my treat was. It tasted exactly like how it sounds but cranked to an 11. The cold brew was just that. Long-steeped coffee over ice. I don't think I've ever had a cold brew that wasn't just that and that is perfectly fine in my book While we were checking out, we noticed some stickers for sale. I tried to buy 2 but was told I had to use venmo to pay for the stickers as they were being sold by an independent seller. We ended up grabbing 5 for $15 once I worked out how to pay the person directly. This might be the first time I've seen something sold in a store that wasn't able to be rung up at the register. I didn't get a photo of the 5 we bought but you can rest assure they are mostly coffee-themed. I am truly sad this place is closing up it's doors. You can see on their FB page the reasons why so I won't go into that here. Make sure you pop in while you can before the oven is turned off for good.

Love this new little place in town! Fresh homemade muffins - love the banana nut, wow. Haven't…read moretried anything else yet but the coffee is great too. Comes from a coffee place in Peoria that roasts their own they said. Really good. Beats Starbucks any day

I loved working with this couple for my wedding cake! I walked in, knowing what I wanted, but what…read moreI could afford and they worked with me. I should them pictures of the cake I fell I love with and told them it just needed to match my colors. I had bought a cake stand online and I felt comfortable enough to go back in one day to see if my cake would fit or look alright on it. Being a particular bride, I was able to trust them to get my cake there, set up, and everything else without a worry and that what I needed. I also had several birthdays at my wedding that night and they made individual cupcakes for them also. Over all it was perfect and one thing I was 100% happy with. Not to even mention how yummy it was!

From the owner: We specialize in custom cakes for all of life's celebrations!read more

Due to poor planning on my part, I needed to pick up food for an event I was a part of and nothing…read morewas really open at 5 am so I drove to Pekin for doughnut. Awesome experience. The woman behind the counter was really helpful. Everything was incredible and everyone loved them. Some of these were so massive that I genuinely over ordered, but we started handing them out at the end of the day. Would go back if I lived in the area.

Love this place. The doughnuts are always high quality and the best anywhere in Central Illinois…read more Probably our favorite doughnuts ever. But be prepared to pay, it isn't cheap. Not Chicago prices but for Pekin, it's high.

Exellent bakery. The staff is friendly. The food is wonderful. Their cinnamon rolls are to die…read morefor.

I've been coming to CH for years, and the scones are the best I've had. They also have great…read morecoffee. I'm dairy-free so can't speak for the ice cream, but I'm sure it's good (hard to mess dessert up, right?) My favorite thing is probably the people and the ambience. The owners are as friendly as they come and the seating area is separated from the bakery so you can sit down and have quiet time/look out the window and talk if you're with someone.

Roger's is the go to place for morning doughnuts and coffee and for a solid lunch. Good food…read more Good prices. Convenient location just off the Rushville square. Recommended.

The best donuts,pies,cookies, and homemade noodles you will ever purchase. Absolutely no comparison…read moreto any other vendors.

Nice coffee shop with delicious cookies. I like the peanut butter. Hot coffee comes in a ceramic…read moremug, which is nice, ceramic plates for the cookies. Nice young man at the cash register who did NOT say "have a nice rest of your day" making my visit perfect.

Absolutely the best cinnamon roll and sugar cookie in town. It's my favorite spot to get a treat. I…read morelove the seasonal, rotating decor inside, the prices are great, and the employees are always really nice.

10/10 the jelly filled donut tastes like semen would eat again, also great glory hole in the second…read morestall bathroom

This bakery is a treasure in Bloomington-Normal. We visit here and always try to stop by for…read morebreakfast items or cookies. You cannot go wrong!

The service was amazing at Incredibly Delicious . The chicken salad sandwich was top tier and so…read morewas the service. They stop serving lunch at 2PM and I came at 2:20 and they were still able to accommodate. Also, I highly recommend the flourless chocolate cake it is simply marvelous.

Huh. I'm so confused by these reviews. I thought this would be something unique, something special…read more When I arrived, there was only one thing that I was able to eat due to an allergy to several dark veggies. So, I got a turkey sandwich on a croissant. Couldn't get soup or salad on the side as they both had spinach which I can't have. The sandwich was about 4 bites and something a 5 year old would make. Nothing unique or interesting about it. Turkey, cheese, mustard, croissant. $10. The person I was with got a quiche which she said was fine and a "mixed greens" salad which was actually 2 pieces of green leaf lettuce. Literally nothing else and not even cut up! They only had vinaigrette dressing which she really doesn't like. I don't know people. What are we missing here??

Trefzger's is one of those places where you bite into one of their creations and you immediately…read morethink "Ahhh I understand why they've been around since 1861". The thumbprint cookies are pure flames. I can't think of a single item that doesn't have the sweetness precisely dialed in. My only real nitpick I can think of is with the bread used for the pastries (danishes, cinnamon rolls). It's slightly too... Dry? Gluten-y? But it's not an overarching issue so it's pretty insignificant.

Beautiful, large, independent bakery with incredible sweets. Everything is amazing about this…read moreplace except for the unfriendly staff.