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.

Best homemade food around Logan county The place is clean…read moreand friendly Best soups you've ever tasted Definitely a must try

I stopped in for coffee and gooey butter cake after running errands in Lincoln. It's a beautiful…read morewell lit space. The coffee is hot, strong and fresh. The gooey butter cake was the perfect mid morning treat, the corner piece had the right contrast of edge sugary crunch and gooey middle. The staff behind the counter was friendly and welcoming. As I sat and worked, they offered me more coffee and asked if I needed anything else. It was lovely. I'll be back.

Cool vibes, neat atmosphere, delicious food, great coffee and the 3 owners are awesome! You must…read moretry this unique spin on a coffee shop out and take a group of friends with you!

Cinnamon Muffin: Nothing to really write about here. 5/10…read moreGluten-free Doughnut: Had a characteristic gummy (?) texture to it. Taste was good though. 7/10 Chocolate Croissant: Instantly smiled when I put it in my mouth. Ask the cashier to warm it up for you. 9/10

The new business was opened and a group of us tried it. We all had coffee or tea and some got…read morecookies. The iced mocha coffee was disappointing and cost more than other places. Would not buy the iced coffee again! It's a nice setting though and glad there is a business in there again. Hopefully they will get things ironed out and do well, I sure hope so.

It was closed (likely due to COVID). bummer, looked nice. Do I have to give rating to let people…read moreknow that? I gave it 5 stars for promise of the future.

Nice workers. Nice ambiance. Coffee was amazing. Lil slow service, however overall I would…read morerecommend.

I am in love with this place! We went for their Dubai chocolate strawberries and also got a bunch…read moreof other treats while we were there! It was a little on the pricier side but I feel like it was SO worth it! I will definitely be coming back!

Would be a cool place if it didn't have a gaming lounge. I won't come back strictly for that…read morereason. I want a coffee shop that's quiet and has a nice ambiance. Staff was super friendly but had to kick a guy out of the connected gaming lounge for being irate with the poor girl making coffee. There isn't an option for a printed receipt The place only has two normal tables- the rest being high tops, which I personally tend to slide out of. The 4 stars come from the coffee being absolutely amazing! I got a hot caramel latte with oat milk- however they wanted to charge 8.00 for a bacon egg and cheese bagel which I thought was steep. Overall. I'd come back- MAYBE for the drive through option. But between the gaming lounge I can see from my seat, and the horrible seating options the dine in experience has been uncomfortable. This would be a 2 start review if it hadn't have been for the coffee.

The service here is amazing! So many flavors to choose from and the baristas are happy to talk…read morethrough whatever you have a taste for in order to make the perfect drink for you. From coffees and teas to sweet treats and salads, this location has something for everyone. They have vegan options as well!

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 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.

You really can't go wrong here. Their menu is huge be it breakfast selections or lunch and dinner…read more I've been here twice in the span of five days. Today I had the cabbage soup, which is incredible, a tuna salad sandwich on toasted cinnamon bread, and hash browns. An enormous meal!! Then came back later and got the cherry cheesecake togo that was to die for!! The other day I had a BBQ beef sandwich which was quite good. Whatever they serve it's really tasty. Service is great and friendly. The locals def know how good the food is cos it's always busy whether dine in or carry out.

The food here is delicious! We stop here any time we are traveling to Chicago. The menu is almost a…read morebook with so many choices. You can tell that most things are made from scratch. The portions are huge and the prices are very reasonable.

The only thing I ordered was the salad bar and a order of fries... I didn't think I could go wrong…read more BUT.... The salad bar was terrible, the lettuce smells of chemicals and the macaroni salad had a cheep plastic taste, cottage cheese taste like plastic too, even the Coleslaw wasn't homemade... Nothing homemade at all anymore on the salad bar... and the place was had a minimal amount of people for a Friday night at dinner time, especially when the people used to be hanging from the ceiling before waiting for a table. But it is harvest time and usually the food is going out the front door like crazy. But now it's" Dead Dog Days" @ talk of the town Oh and the ffs were it looked like cooked in old grease because they were covered with old food particles Almost $20 Won't be eating here anymore!!! Sorry

i just HAD to check out Gina's talk of the town, although no one in town talked about Gina. I went…read morethere on a Wednesday, which meant it was Chicken Wednesday™!! The staff were super friendly and the breaded tenderloin was a smash. I'd definitely tap Gina again.