$11 for four donuts plus a small coffee. Yeah sounds a little pricey for Lincoln. But they are full…read moresize and we were at the new location that has plenty of seating and a soda fountain to boot. Clean restrooms. Good variety in terms of fruit filled. Sour cream cake and a coconut frosted cream filled were the other two.

Mel-o-Cream Donuts is in a little old small shopping plaza on Keokuk Street in Lincoln. You'll see…read moreit between Happy Wok and Famous Liquors. DON'T PASS IT BY! This place offers delicious donuts of all kinds, cream filled pastries, honey glazed rolls and lots more. The shop serves tasty, piping hot coffee. You can sit at the cafe style counters or take your order "to go." Prices are exceedingly reasonable. It's a great stop for a quick snack and a fun destination for kids. These days the staff and the "carry out" customers wear masks. IF YA SNOOZE YA LOSE! Mel-O-Cream is mighty popular and the pastries go FAST! When the last donuts sells each day, the shop closes. The earlier you go - the best choices! DON'T MISS MEL-O-CREAM!

I ordered the chai, half expecting something thin and overly sweet. What arrived instead was a…read morewarm, fragrant testament to restraint--balanced spices, just enough milk, and a whisper of quiet joy. I sat back with K.W. in one of the window-side chairs, letting the mug steam gently into the late-morning light, and took in the interior. It's the kind of place that rewards attention: reclaimed wood, soft colors, seating that invites rather than insists. This was not an Instagram café--it was a Christian coffee shop. And I mean that as praise. I don't just mean it had a verse on the wall or worship music humming faintly behind the grinder. I mean the place carried a spirit of care. You could feel it in the details, the warmth of the baristas, and--most of all--in the baby shower happening quietly in the side room. From what I could tell, it was all women--close family friends of the expectant mother--gathered in soft tones, with gifts, cake, and affection flowing. There were balloons. Laughter. Maybe a tear or two, but the joyful kind. I thought about the holiness of childhood, the ridiculous courage of parenting, and the spiritual stubbornness it takes to keep loving in public. There are many ways to do Christianity poorly. But when it holds space for reflection, for the protection of the vulnerable--children, the poor, the disabled--it becomes something rare and tender. Guest House feels like one of those places where such values are quietly lived out, without announcement or ego. I'll be back. For the chai. For the ambience. But mostly to support a place that, in its own gentle way, remembers what a gift life is.

Be our guest and stay awhile…read more.. What once used to be By the Bean is now and has been for awhile Guest House Coffee and Pastries. This has been on my list for awhile now and with Emily and I heading to St. Louis to catch a flight to Colorado, it was the perfect time to get some caffeine before we embarked on a long day of traveling. We popped in a bit before lunch and were greeted by a friendly barista. He took our order fairly quickly and then we took a seat while we waited... and waited... and waited. There was 2 people ahead of us and it took about 10 minutes for our drinks to come out and a few minutes after that to get our baked goods. I got a peanut butter cookie and Emily got a lemon blueberry thingy. Sorry, I'm not great at knowing which is which when it comes to baked goodies. Once we got our goods, we made a beeline for the interstate. This is when I decided to try their cold brew and wow... it was the punch of bitterness that I love. Sometimes places pull back on the bitter but not at Guest House. After a few sips, I tried my peanut butter cookie and found it sorely lacking. I thought it was going to be soft but it was hard, crumbly and dry. I'm not sure if they can warm them up before serving them to you but if I could've had that, it may have helped a lot. I eventually ate most of it but really wish I had some milk to dip it in. I don't remember what Emily got but she seemed to really enjoy it. As for her lemon blueberry item, she said it was dry but that's normal for what it is. I tried a nibble and the flavor was definitely on point. It's not something I would've enjoyed but she seemed to really like it. As for the Guest House overall, I liked that they kept a lot of the decor from By the Bean. I was happy to see the doors that were previously there still there. If we weren't trying to get our stuff and get out ASAP, the wait time wouldn't have been a problem and with that in mind, I don't factor it into my score. We did leave wondering why there was one guy up front and what seemed like 2 employees in the back. But that's neither here nor there at this point. I would definitely come back to Guest House and maybe try to see if they would warm up their cookies before devouring them.

What a gem to find someone who still makes a magical buttery buttercream frosting in the heart of…read morecentral IL! We ordered cookies and cupcakes for a baby shower and they were not only adorable they were delicious. This is a family owned business that I will continue to support and easily recommend to everyone I know.

From the owner: Cakes, cupcakes, cookies, fudge and pies. We offer custom cakes and cookies. We are licensed and…read moreinspected and ready to serve Decatur and the surrounding areas.

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.

I have been doing business with Janet's for years, and they have the best cakes you will ever…read moretaste. All of their products are great, but those cakes! My family (and my customers) love them! Thank you to everyone who works there! Steve Haas.

I don't think this store could be any more rude. They didn't have my wedding cake ready on time and…read morewere very nasty about it.

Brandi is starting up her store in downtown Heyworth (next to the church thrift store). After…read moretrying a variety of her baked goods, I can honestly say it will be worth the drive to try one of her cupcakes as they surpass any I have ever tried, locally or otherwise. And I have tried many a cupcake! She makes all the standard flavors that are to die for and also some newer hip flavors that I'm dying to try. Recently she made a cupcake with pancake batter and bacon pieces on top that sounds amazing from her husband's mouth watering review. Anyhow, she'll sell at her retail location and also be doing large quanities for events such as weddings, baby showers, etc. If you get out to try em... Enjoy!

Cupcakes are amazing and reasonably priced. I can't even pick a favorite because they are all so…read moregood! Brandi did a baby shower for me, the cupcakes were a big hit with everyone. She also did a small cake for the parents to be, beautifully decorated. She's very easy to work with!

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??

When I lived in Springfield we used to ride up here with the bike club, and now if we're passing…read morethrough the area we'll stop in for a bite. The food is great, the coffee is not so great. I think the chai and cappuccino are alright. The service is usually OK, though on our last trip the owner left someone in charge to didn't seem to know what the heck was going on. Hopefully it was a one time occurrence! All in all a good place to stop in a cute, tiny town if you're rolling down I-55 or Rte 66.

I'm all about a good bakery, so stopped on my drive up Route 66; it was closed. The lady across…read morethe street at the antique shop said they are only open weekends now; call ahead before stopping by. It's reputed to have good stuff, so do a review if you try it out.

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!

Great sugar cookies and amazing sandwich cookies. Also love the happy hour special - I think it's…read more2-4 on Tuesday - Thursday.