Dirty right as you enter,children behind the counter we found very unsanitary watching a little one…read morehandle the treats upfront, waitress smelled of alcohol at 1130 in the morning, had to ask several times for a refill of coffee, food was great ..this was back in 2021..I have since over the last 3 mths stopped by a few times but it doesn't appear open very run down looking building no one is ever there anymore..I did find a cafe= bakery at the opposite corner it was amazing that was open it was worth the drive I'd recommend that one instead atleast they are open during business hours

Place lacked reviews, but the reviews were good so I thought I'd give it a shot for breakfast…read more Reviews were accurate. I had biscuits and gravy and hash brown casserole, they taste like the best homemade you could get. Coffee was perfect, I drank it black. I passed on the baked goods, but I will definitely return here to try them. The atmosphere is definitely different, but it is relaxed and quiet. Almost like a bed and breakfast? But without the bed lol. You walk into a counter, which is also where you order and pay, and where the baked goods are displayed. Server was kind and asked how they could help me and I was confused and thought maybe I went in the wrong entrance lol. The dining area is not visible from the counter. I said I would like to dine in, they took my order at the counter, and directed me to the dining area, which is to the right of the counter past a living space. The dining area is a small, quiet room, which I really enjoyed. Everything was clean, service was great, they were attentive but not overbearing. Price was appropriate. This place is definitely a hidden gem.

I love this coffee shop for Highland. They serve Starbucks coffee but aren't a Starbucks. They are…read morelocally and independently owned. Staff is nice, and they'll bring your drinks right to you. I ordered a hot chocolate for a child and they asked if I wanted it at a lower temperature, which I thought was super thoughtful and kind. I also like the feel of the place, which is modern-cozy.

Great place to chill and have good coffee. Great warm service. Would definitely come again.read more

amazing! great vibe and great coffee :) Perfect stop on our…read moreroad trip - quick and delicious!

Oh this was a Diamond of a find! Cutest drive -thru that really delivered ! Well educated baristas…read moreon coffee / lattes. I was able to get a flavor packed chai latte dairy free & without sweetener , something hard to do but they nailed it !

DELICIOUS Filipino food!!! Lovely space, decorated nicely. The service is quick, friendly and…read moreefficient. That salad was top notch too! Oh, the coffee's good too.

Quaint little coffee shop that also happens to be part of the Southern IL coffee trail, which is…read morehow I found out about it. In checking out their FB page, I saw them mention a gingerbread latte, so I made the drive. When I got there, they didn't have their holiday menu out yet, but the staff was happy to make my GBL anyway, so that was much appreciated. For people like me who prefer to make their coffee more like a dessert, they have lots of different flavored lattes on their menu. I also had a breakfast burrito, which was fine. If you're not familiar with the area, your GPS will probably lie to you about the location. It's right next to the visitors center, with a good sized parking lot. Not a bad coffee option if you happen to be in the area.

The food is cheap and the prices are not. The Cold Cut subs are swimming in Mayo. Wasted money…read moreand wasted time. Go anywhere else.

Easy to find. Wonderful food menu options. Outside seating is plentiful. Super friendly staff…read more Delicious coffee drink selection.

I've been here several times for a little pick me up! They have a wide array of flavors, with many…read moresugar free options available (we love). Recently had their espresso loaf and it was excellent. The kids loved their raspberry scone! They offer steamers (milk) with flavor if you want to get the kids a drink, but without the caffeine (or sugar!). They have a cute couch in the seating area and several tables and chairs - if working from coffee shops is your thing. My #1 is the sugar free cookie dough iced latte. Doesn't even need cold foam. However, the rotating specials are always a hit too.

At first it threw me for a loop, Verona and Berts Chuckwagon share the same entrance. Verona has…read morethe large room in front and Berts has the one in back. It was cool that they had a menu of specialty drinks with a Gilmore Girls theme. I was so tempted to order one, but I went with my regular drink, an Iced Vanilla Honey Latte. I had mine made with whole milk, it add that extra pizzaz to the latte. It was late morning and I knew I'd be having lunch soon, so I did not have one of their pastries. However, I will tell you they looked pretty good. I am always a sucker for a Blueberry Scone or a Pumpkin Muffin and they had both. The ambiance was old school coffeehouse, they had a bunch of couches and easy chairs in addition to multiple tables and chairs giving you lots of places to work on your laptop. The young lady baristas were friendly and had masterful skills making my latte. If I'm in Collinsville and need caffeine, I'll be sure to stop by Verona again and next time I'll try a Gilmore Girls Specialty Drink.

I will get on my soapbox every single time about supporting local coffee shops. Stop going to the…read morechains. All you're doing is buying the CEO their next mansion. Enter Pine Mountain Country Coffee on Festus Main Street. This is a mini Cracker Barrel. If you look around, it will resemble Cracker Barrel. They have all the candies and the sweets and the baked items. It's adorable inside. Their coffee is strong, it's great, and you should be supporting Local businesses like this. The service is genuine and way faster than the chains. Do not make me go protest in the Starbucks and Dunkin' Donuts parking lots. Don't do that to me.

The ice cream here is amazing!!! It's made in Wisconsin and the flavors are unique and delicious…read more Plus they make those incredible over the top sundaes and floats. They recently have reworked the inside some and have a new candy station that is full of all kinds of seasonal goodies. When I worked down the street, I would often come for their cold brew coffee, fir an afternoon pick me up. They also serve some pretty amazing breakfast and lunch sandwiches on New York bagels. Weekend hours are longer over the summer and early fall staying open until 10pm but as they hit October the hours shift to close by 9 o'clock on the weekends. They have cute ice cream cone seating tables as well as an old time soda bar. Definitely our families go-to ice cream splurge. I love that it's on Main Street with all the cute boutiques, shopping and local events.

Corner Cup has been mine and my husband's favorite spot to grab an iced latte since moving to…read moreFestus. Even when we stop by other coffee shops in STL or Saint Charles, Corner Cup is still our favorite. My go-to is an iced pistachio latte with honey drizzle (the first time I came here they had a seasonal Baklava Latte and it was sooo good) and my husband gets an iced hazelnut latte. I've also tried their iced chai and it is delicious--not too sweet and just the right amount of spices. My favorite, savory baked food is their spinach and feta danish. I highly recommend getting one with your coffee for a light breakfast. The baristas are so kind and welcoming, and they always remember my name because I go there so much haha. The shop itself is very cute, and their furniture is quaint and unique, and they always have fun, coffee-related knick-knacks for sale. Must-try spot in Festus! Also, you can order large, to-go drinks which I did on a Saturday because they're closed Sunday and Monday.

Mondays are for caffeine therapy, and The Corner Cup Cafe on Festus Main Street delivered the life…read morechanging message. I grabbed a strong cup of coffee that could revive the dead and a savory spinach and feta pastry of course. We love savory things. I'm alive again! Cozy vibes & solid coffee, oh and place to work for hours!

I went through the drive through this morning and was waited on immediately with a friendly…read moregreeting and I knew what I wanted--the Honey Bun Latte, hot. I asked if they had the egg bites or the spinach danish and i was informed that they had both available so I chose the egg bites. The egg bite was so good and there were 2 so I shared one with my coworker and she said it was delicious. It was my first experience with the honey bun latte because I usually get a vanilla latte but this was amazing and I will definitely get it again. What a great start for my work day. Thank you. I would say I was highly satisfied. I give a five star review overall.

The lattes are good. The service is always extremely kind and they always ask questions to make…read moresure you are ordering what you want. The inside is cute and they decorate for Christmas. There are multiple seating options, but it can be really loud inside if it's busy. They have rotating, monthly specials that are fun and usually delish. The drive through is great and you can also order ahead online (underrated). Any food we've had has been solid, too! Waffles, croissants, breakfast sandwiches- you name it. I wish they had more sugar free flavors and alternative milk options!

First time coming in on a Sunday while my daughter was at the dance studio and had an hour to kill…read more When I first got there the big table was taken by a group of ladies and there was one other gentleman sitting at the bar on his laptop. Was happy to see that it wasn't crowded as I sometimes get anxious in a crowded place especially when the space is small. I was greeted once I went up to the counter. Not soon after I get up to the counter more people started to come in so I felt rushed and since it was my first time I wasn't expecting to be so many options that I panicked and just ordered the first thing I saw on the menu. Think it was a dolche latte maybe. Got it hot in a 12oz with almond milk and quickly checked out as others were behind me. I st down in one of the chairs by the door since I had an hour to kill and wanted to wait till I got the chance to go back and look at the rest of the menu. Little did I know that the place would just get busier and my time was up and had to leave. I did enjoyed my short time there while sipping on my late and watching my Kdrama and my late was really delicious. Now that I know about this place I will continue to visit while my daughter is at dance. I'll be back!!

One last stop in the STL area before heading home -- coffee, of course! This place was the choice…read moredue to its proximity to a family member's house where we had breakfast together. I arrived early at around 8:15. This is a relatively small establishment with a small parking lot. It looks like they have a trailer available for mobile coffee service too. They were fairly busy and it seemed like only one person was working. This made the wait a bit longer than I expected, but the employee was working very hard and making good time considering she was alone. I enjoyed listening to the alternative music and hanging out in the store. It was clean and comfortable. I ordered one of their March specials, the Peanut Butter Guts, as I love coffee and peanut butter together. I also ordered a cookie from Cookie Hustle (which I think is like a sister business housed under the same roof) -- a pumpkin snickerdoodle. Sounded so good! I enjoyed my coffee drink. It definitely had a detectable and enjoyable peanut butter flavor, as well as the mocha. I think it was a tiny bit heavy on milk for my preference, but overall it was tasty. I ate the cookie later and it was absolutely delicious. Perfect chewy snickerdoodle texture and lots of yummy spices. I wish I'd gotten several different cookies to try more! When I showed up at breakfast with my coffee, my family remarked on how much they like this little shop and keep coffee from here at their house for special occasions. High praise! If you're in the area, give them some love! :)