The food service and ambiance are the best. It reminds u of those good old times. Good coffee .read more

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.

Stopped in for a cold brew on our way to Peoria . The drink was delicious! The service was great,…read morevery friendly! The shop was very appealing and nice decor! Nice stop!

wish I could rate this a big zero. My husband bought the wrong brand and she wouldn't let me trade…read moreit. Where did customer satisfaction go? At least she ground the beans for me. Give a teenager alittle power and it goes to her head.

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!

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!

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!

Holy Cow! I had the vanilla latte and in my opinion its better than SB's or something-Brew. Aaron…read moreand his staff are amazing, atmosphere is serene, I'll be going back to The River very soon.

The first time my meal was perfect. Everything hot. Not warm, HOT. The burger was perfect and not…read moresloppy with condiments. Just prefect

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.

$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!