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.

Cute little coffee shop. Friendly staff and quick service. I had a hot chocolate and a pistachio…read morecookie. Both were good. They had a variety of other drinks and some specials. Seating both inside and out.

Caffeine customized to your liking…read more On a day when I had to drop my car off at the tire shop for new tires, Emily and I took that as an invitation to go out of town for an afternoon. We headed out to Springfield since neither of us had been down there for awhile. First stop was... Custom Cup Coffee to get us caffeinated for an afternoon of shenanigans. We dropped in to a cozy little coffeehouse. This place had been on my list for awhile and on the way down, I gave Em a list of local coffee places we can try and this is the one that she picked and what a great choice it was. I got my usual Americano and Emily got the Beekeeper. Along with my love of coffee, I do love stickers and grabbed a giant one for $4 and the barista hooked us up with some free little ones. Score! They do have a small food menu, too, if you come here and need something to compliment your caffeinated drink. I usually look around and snap a few photos while waiting but I barely got turned around before my drink was being called out. That's the fastest I've ever gotten an Americano. Emily's drink was not far behind. Granted we had no one in front of us when we ordered, it was Jimmy Johns level of freaky fast. We were going to sit outside but they were putting up their outside furniture for some reason so we took a seat inside. This Americano was spot-on for what I crave when I want one. Not only was it tasty but for being 20oz, it somehow lasted me until we walked over to Buzz Bomb Brewing Co. and I started drinking a beer. Emily was in love with her latte and let me have a little sip and wow... it was delicious. It was no surprise that she finished her drink in half the time it took me to finish mine. All in all, Custom Cup Coffee had super friendly baristas, a quaint and cozy interior with a little bit of seating and super delicious coffee.

Shoutout for a woman owned business here in March. (Women's history month)…read more Super busy so it takes about 10 minutes to get a. Up of coffee but the coffee they serve is delicious. They have some amazing looking baked goods. I saw some Gooey Butter cake in the case today and was tempted but was able to resist. Plenty of room to sit, free wifi and a friendly atmosphere with lots of natural light.

Loooooove Hae's!! The food is always amazing, today I had the tropical açaí bowl and the fruit was…read moreso fresh and delicious. I also had a dirty chai which was delicious as always. I love that they go a little heavier on the spice than other places, I found the big name coffee shop to be VERY watered down in their chai. The service is always outstanding, everyone is so friendly and polite. It's a bit pricier so not an every day stop unfortunately, but it's so worth it.

Yellow bird can be categorized as your typical coffee shop but everything still feels authentic,…read moregenuine and well thought through. The quiche is always amazing, the service is always friendly and the cappuccino is always hot.

I always have an awesome experience here! I am a coffee lover, but the breakfast food ? It's…read moreamazing! The staff are always cheerful and welcoming. This is one of my favorite local coffee shops.

I usually buy coffee here for my staff, ordering is pretty easy they do call in orders - sometimes…read morepickup can be a bit tedious because they won't make the coffees until I arrive for freshness. Which I do appreciate, but sometimes can cause a bit of a hiccup in our schedule. Everyone here is very nice and accommodating. We love free shot friday.

I've been stopping at this shop for as long as I can remember when I'm in the area. I'm not sure…read morehow many coffee shops are in the area, but this one is in a very convenient location. My last two visits I ordered an iced coffee with coconut and light cream, it's absolutely amazing. If you're in the area, I highly recommend. The staff is always friendly and quick.

The Knight and The Bible…read more On a drive up to Chicago to catch a vacation flight, we stopped at The Cup and The Scone to get us caffeinated for the rest of the drive. We got there about 30 minutes before close and the barista was super nice as we ordered our drinks. Emily got a caramel latte and I got the.. you guessed it... an iced americano. We also grabbed a blueberry-lemon, cranberry-orange, and birthday cake scone. While we stood there as the barista was making our drinks, we chatted her up a bit and we were able to get a few free stickers from her. She said they don't use them all too much and was happy to give us two each. Once we got our drinks, we took off to the upper part of the coffeehouse and promised we wouldn't be too long since they were closing soon. Before we headed upstairs, I took some photos with the suit of armor that is by the counter. When we got upstairs, I was surprised to see another suit of armor, so I took a photo with that one, too. The Cup and The Scone specializes in a lot of gluten-free products and a small bit of religion. I don't know if their entire menu is gluten-free but as someone who's mom is gluten sensitive (and I will probably be at some point), the care about GI issues is great. As for the religious stuff, if you don't see the occasion bible strewn about the place, you'd honestly never know. But, their website seems to support helping people and I think that also is super great as this world is getting rough and scary. Any who, Emily and I really enjoyed our drinks. The americano hit all the right notes and Emily was delighted with her latte. We were split on the scones. I really liked the birthday cake while she really liked the cranberry-orange while we both thought the blueberry-lemon was just alright. We held true to our promise and dipped out before 2pm and hit the road. If I find myself in Pontiac for some reason in the future, The Cup and The Scone will definitely be my spot to get some americanos.

I was initially drawn to this spot by the big knight in shining armor that I saw on Yelp (I'm a big…read morechess fan) and then pleasantly surprised at how cool this place is. The decor really makes this spot, with lots of fun themed signs throughout the restaurant. This definitely gives it a different and more fun vibe than the average coffee house and the upstairs loft is cozy to hangout in as well. The coffee flavors and preparation are quite good here -- flavorful, and made with high quality ingredients. I also enjoyed the mini scones, with a nice texture that was soft but a little more firm than a muffin. Overall, definitely worth a visit if you're in Pontiac. Great vibe and delicious food.

Lovely little coffee shop in Downtown Jacksonville. The space was perfect for a day of work and the…read morestaff was very kind and cooperative. At one point I had a call that I didn't realize I'd have to speak on, so the barista turned down the music for me during the call. So sweet! The WiFi was strong and the drinks were yummy. Not any more expensive than a typical coffee shop and we even went the next day as well!

I knew they weak hotel coffee was not going to cut it on my drive from KC to Michigan, so when I…read morespotted Elm City I knew I had to head there in the morning. So glad I did! I was a little anxious to get on the road and was surprised they had pour-overs as their drip coffee option. It was worth the wait. The baristas were so friendly, The decor is cool, and it assured me that the beans were FRESH when I turned around and saw the roaster. I ordered the Ethiopian and yassssssss my day was made. Added in a wild berry bougie pop tart and I was good to go. A must visit if you're passing through Jacksonville!

Trying out for lunch as my buddy had another date to attend so placing an order to go so hopefully…read moreI will be back for something else as I tend to get breakfast here once in a while. Many crave for their drinks here ! Enjoy

I'm not a local...but this place makes me wish I was! Delicious food, relaxing atmosphere, and very…read morefriendly service. I didn't want to leave.

I love the atmosphere at this coffee shop! The barista is always very friendly and the decor is…read morejust perfect for this type of place. There's plenty of seating if you want a nice cozy place to drink your coffee, or even do a little work on their free wifi. Get there early to get a donut! They have fresh donuts brought in every morning; my favorites are the jelly donuts. They're huge! Great for the price. Follow them on Facebook to hear about their occasional open mic nights! This is truly a fun and family-friendly place. A great place to frequent!

Very unique!! Delicious chai Tea! The decor is very interesting! The service is wonderful! This…read moreestablishment is very clean and the boutique offers original items for sale also! Seating indoors and outdoors.

I was in here when they received a grocery delivery from Walmart. Their prices are unbelievably…read morehigh and use the everyday essentials brand. So when you pay 8 bucks for a yogurt parfait, they probably aren't spending that much on yogurt for 30 tubs. Also their "homemade cakes" they're a box mix so same situation. The employees were rude and snobbish to the driver. I'm not going back. I hope everyone avoids them. I get businesses have to make a profit but this was too much for my eyes to witness.

Black Rabbit is hands down the best place to go in Hillsboro for a beautifully poured and delicious…read morelatte! The service is fantastic! When you walk in you are always free with kind words and a smile even when they are super busy! I work from home, but sometimes it's nice to just get out of the house and be in a new environment. I often go to Black Rabbit to work and the ambiance is a prefect way to break up the day. Go check it out!