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.

They brew Thirty-Thirty Coffee (local roaster out of Peoria, IL, VERY GOOD!). Friendly staff and…read morewelcoming, warm environment. They have weekly specials! They close during breaks. Be sure to check out the Academic Calendar! http://www.lincolnchristian.edu/

Great atmosphere and welcoming folks. I get a café mocha about 2-3 times a week. Summer hours…read morefluctuate since it is on the campus of Lincoln Christian University.

The service was absolutely amazing, the server was quick with seating us and the plates were gone…read morebefore you can even blink! The food is pretty good but rather inconsistent. You could have the best pepper steak with perfect seasoning in one scoop but be blasted with seasoning in the next. Lastly, the inside is comfortable enough and the lighting is good for a romantic meal with your partner. I luckily didn't find any gum underneath the table (not under mine at least) so that's a plus too!

I always stop at a Chinese joint when I'm out of town. This one was one of the worst I've been to…read morefood wise. Stopped in around 6pm we were the only one there looked like a ghost town. The food on the buffet appeared like it was sitting there since they opened. They did bring some fresh food out but just stacked it on top of the old crusty steamed out food instead of changing out the pans. I ate it anyway

As diehard coffee drinkers from Seattle we were shocked at the tasty black coffee and peppermint…read moremocha while visiting the area. My mom said she loved the tuxedo (?) coffee - she's a frequent visitor but we were skeptical as we pulled up to the drive thru. I should have remembered that you often find little gems in the most unexpected places. We'll done We'll definitely be back on our next visit.

Such a sweet little corner store for coffee. Absolutely wonderful. Flavored coffee is delicious,…read moreand the avocado toast with an egg on top was perfect. Great and cozy stop!

The donuts where stale, like they were left over from yesterday. The verity was not what I was…read moreexpecting.

HORRIBLE SERVICE! The supposed manager was openly mocking us about an order that we get at…read moreliterally every other Dunkin location we have been to but they didn't know what it was there. When asked to have the GM's name or the managers name they refused to provide that information and told us to leave or they would call the police. Super unprofessional and will thankfully never return to that location.

A super bright and beautiful cafe for studying!…read more I went there earlier today for work. It was located in Heyworth (how cute the name of this little town is! lol). Since it was a little snowy today and it was so cold outside, the road in front of the cafe was frozen. I was struggling with walking inside as there was ice everywhere, but it really made my day when the baristas warmly greeted me and said they were sorry about the slippery road conditions! Also, their coffee was nice (I ordered an iced latte w/ oat milk) and I think it's medium-dark roasted (which is my favorite). The environment was super nice. They have a big windows at the front, where the sunlight comes in gently in the afternoon. The ceiling is pretty high, so you'll feel spacious and even de-stressed when working there. Not so many tables inside (only about five, each for four people), and rarely were people coming inside for a long time staying, thus it really is a hidden gem for me who is an introvert and loves privacy and silence when studying. Though their prices were a little high at least for coffee, I would regard it as reasonable since they don't make money by attracting a huge number of customers, but providing a decent environment for guests to chill'in. Love this cafe and wish they all the best! :)

Passing through on a road trip, usually stop at Starbucks but wanted to try something new. Have…read morenever had a smoother latte, staff was incredibly helpful and shop was I super cute and clean. Try the Carmel apple butter latte! You'll be glad you did!

If you are looking for high quality, unique drinks made by friendly staff this is your place! They…read morenever disappoint from a pour over to a seasonal special. The picture is an espresso mule, which was absolutely delicious, and a definite first experience. Hands down the best coffee experience in Decatur.

Super cool cafe, suitable for working on laptops. The baristas are so professional in coffee making…read moreand nice to chat with. I like the major color of black, which makes the cafe calm and cozy, especially vibes with rainy days. Their coffee beans have special sorts of aroma, and their coffee tastes really good when mixed with oat milk. Love this cafe!

My food was cold and my sprite was hot ?????…read more I'll still go back though, it's McDonalds. But if there was another McDonalds in town I'd go to that one unless this one was closer.

never been in a fast food restaurant where i have seen management cussing at employees so meanly in…read morefront of customers how does corporate allow this? does explain the turnover rate for employees thou. you try to file complaint with corporate they dont look into it just kick it back to the store management no wonder problem never fixed. feel so sorry for the employees makes for a very uncomfortable experience if dining in. this has happened several times so wont go in anymore.