Quaint one-off neighborhood coffee shop and bakery. Good menu of specialty drinks, but I've only gotten the latte's. Very good. Ditto for the bakery stuff like croissants and biscotti's. Fast service from the counter. Right on Chicago Street, street parking can be scarce but there's a garage across the street. read more

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Nice coffee spot in downtown Elgin that I was glad to find this past Saturday afternoon. Very friendly baristas and a large menu full of the usual suspects and more. Ordered a Chili Chocolate iced latte after one the baristas gave me a rundown of what was in it. Tasted great and liked the laidback feel that I got even from just being inside of the cafe for a little while. Looking forward to warmer weather so that I can grab an iced shakerato the next time I'm in Elgin. read more

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Decided to try a local coffee shop this morning, and noticed this place had some good reviews, so I decided to give it a try. A pretty small coffee shop, and has an antique look I would say inside. But the customer service was great as I let them know this was my first time. They gave me some good recommendations, and I ended up going with the Hot creme brûlée latte. I heard they make their own ingredients and syrups and such, I went with their homemade Oat milk for the latte, and I would say the latte was not bad. I also noticed a lot of yelpers raved about the croissants. I went with the Ham and Cheese Croissant. I will say 10/10 ! It was very flaky, they heated it up as well, and the buttery flavor was my favorite part. Would definitely order it again and may have to try another flavor as I saw someone buy a few almond croissants which sound good too. Overall, a nice little local coffee shop and I do recommend giving the place a try! read more

Sugar & Rhyme coffeehouse - Creme brûlée latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

Having toured France about 10 times I am a bit picky about Croissants. Most in the US aren't worth the calories. This place makes Croissants at least as good as some of the best in France. Their coffee is also good and they try to keep the prices reasonable, especially considering the quality and the very friendly service. read more

The good: everyone that works here is very sweet. The pastries are pretty darn good. The vibes are chill and very welcoming. The bad: honestly, every coffee I've ever gotten here. I've tried to get a plain ol latte with oat milk multiple times thinking maybe with time, they'd get better. Spoiler, they haven't. They're always very watery and seem to be more like a weaker drip coffee with milk added. I think they might shine more on specialty drinks. I'll continue to return for baked goods but might skip the coffee next time. read more

Everything at Sugar & Rhyme is fantastic! The pastry, quiche all of it's fantastic! The service is great and the ambiance is so comfortable!

Sugar & Rhyme is a cute, quant coffee and tea shop located in downtown Elgin. When I arrived, there were quite a few people sitting and enjoying their drinks and food. The inside wouldn't necessarily be conducive to work from but would be nice for a casual catch up with a friend or an alone morning. The staff member was extremely kind in explaining some of their specialties. I was super excited to hear they make all their house syrups, sauces, and oat milk! Getting a fresh coffee without all the preservatives is so nice! My lavender latte was ready in minutes. The flavor came through very nicely and was not subtle. I recommend going in knowing their latte was not as creamy and frothy as others I've had but tasted delicious in its own sense. This was definitely one of the better coffee shops I've visited in Elgin and will certainly be back! read more

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Great independent coffee shop. I had a ice chocolate Carmel latte that was excellent. Mo key bread was good too! LGBTQIA friendly! Chairs ARE comfortable. read more

Sugar & Rhyme coffeehouse - Iced Chocolate Carmel latte SO YUMMY - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

Service and coffee was excellent. Just need more seating. Some people came in with computers and took up critical tables.

Good environment the lady working was so cool!!! Literally want to be like her one day. Really good matcha too!!

This was a wonderful site with flavorful coffee. Not for the chain-aquatinted. Cash preferred! read more

Sugar & Rhyme coffeehouse - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

Great baristas! Great bakery! We love the croissants they make: butter, chocolate and almond. The bakery items too. Lattes are so good. We love to start our day here. So friendly. read more

Sugar & Rhyme coffeehouse - Our almond and chocolate croissants - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

So glad I caught this place before they closed. The almond croissant was so delicious! I did not expect to enjoy it as much as I did. Definitely ask to get it warmed! I also had the chocolate cashew iced latte based on another reviewer and that is really good. They mix in cashew pieces and it is so yummy! read more

The croissants are some of the best that I've had and the monkey bread is also great. I haven't had the opportunity to try any coffee yet, but I'll be back. The service was outstanding. YUM! read more

Excellent coffeehaus with great menu and service. It's my go-to for coffee in Elgin when I just want to sit back and enjoy a coffee and a danish. One of the small business gems in downtown Elgin! read more

Friendly service, great coffee, and spectacular baked pastries. The croissants are buttery and flakey, made fresh and delicious. The brioche cinnamon roll had depth of flavor from the spices. Only about 8 seats, it's not a place to sit for a long time because there's usually someone waiting for your seat. Love this place, we'll be back! read more

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Fantastic service, tasty coffee and amazing almond croissants If you are in the area, don't miss this amazing place read more

Super friendly staff. Great tasting drink options. Great tasting snack options, including a number of items that were gluten free. It's incredibly cozy inside, but that just adds to the charm. read more

Been here twice, such kind and sweet service. Delicious pastries and coffee with pits of options and homemade syrups/sauces and pretty reasonable prices! Not much seating but a great place. read more

Had an amazing almond croissant. Also sampled the savory ham. Counter staff was friendly, and helpful. Nice place to enjoy a snack.

The absolute best coffee shop in downtown Elgin. Everyone that works here is SO nice and thrilled to help create the best drink. Their food is delicious. The monkey bread and almond croissant is the best! We love their seating too! read more

Great pastries, great coffee, great service! Cute downtown setting with cozy neighborhood vibe.

Great service, delicious drinks, and amazing baked goods. Not much more you can ask for! Pretty cool spot to sit and relax while you enjoy your coffee as well. read more

What a beautiful little coffee shop/bakery!! The staff was very welcoming and genuinely excited to share with me their unique menu of in house made syrups and bakery goods. They recommended the chocolate cashew latte which was excellent and came in a beautiful mug! The croissant was crispy and perfect. I will definitely be back! Strongly recommend! read more

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The service is good,however, the pastries are ok. Their pastries are not as good as Arabica's coffeehouse when it was in Elgin. If you ask to have the croissant warmed it comes out too flaky and too dark. The coffee is good but I think the tea is overpriced. I'm sure that they are trying to be mindful of how much they can spend on pastries, however, they always seem to run short of them by late morning and not much left for lunchtime on. Plus their quiche is bland. Sorry, but because of the standard that Arabica had when they were around, I don't think that their pastries are great. The coffee is really the only thing that I would buy. read more

Found this gem online when looking for a good croissant. I ordered online and picked up fresh the next morning. GOOD is an understatement! Beautiful, absolutely delicious pastries! Unique local space and delightful staff. I will be back for more! read more

Great coffee at a reasonable price. A little too small but very comfy and cute . If there's room to stay and sit, they give you your coffee in an actual mug. Outdoor seating would be a definite plus read more

Most incredible croissants EVER, and the latte was amazing. I recommend the Cremebrulatte! The owners are really nice and welcoming. :) read more

I've been here a few times and the service is always amazing. They're so welcoming and kind. Their pastries are also amazing. Their chocolate croissant is the best thing I've ever had! read more

5 stars for the veggie quiche alone. Not a lot of seating. Very lovely staff. Chai was good.

The two women working the front were amazing and the service was all you could ask for. Got a hot caramel latte with oat milk and it came to $5 which you go anywhere else it could run you $8-9. Very happy!! read more

Coffee and baked goods are awesome ! Many choices for coffee beverages and many choices of different milks. I had the ham and cheese croissant was delicious. The cinnamon rolls are also very good. The almond croissants are awesome if you get there early enough to get one. They sell out quickly ! Definitely worth my little drive from st Charles for a treat ! It is a cute small little place ! 5 stars read more

The service is great all of the employees are very kind and you get your order done quickly. The Croissant's are delicious and buttery. They have a great selection of drinks. Would recommend to anyone who enjoys pastries and good drink. Would come again read more

I liked it. The coffee was delicious. I wasn't totally impressed with the chocolate cheesecake. Not as chocolatey as I would have liked. And was pretty cool, so harder than most cheesecakes. read more

This place is so cute! I highly recommend getting their chocolate cashew latte. Their chocolate croissants are also the size of my hand and are delicious! read more

This place is a hidden gem! If I lived locally I'd be here every day. The pastries look and taste amazing - like the baker was professionally trained amazing. The staff are kind and thoughtful, and the coffee is great too. Thank you for being lovely! read more

The pastries, coffee drinks, and customer service are absolutely wonderful!! The owners are so welcoming, and you can really tell the care and detail they put into everything. I'm grateful Sugar & Rhyme has opened in Elgin. Highly recommend!! read more

You can smell the aroma once you step inside the shop. They have many different kinds of lattes, and they make their baked goods right at the back. Their croissants were fresh and flavorful. They will heat them up for you. I couldn't help but try another savory croissant while enjoying my crème brûlée latte. read more

I have been waiting for a cafe like this to come to Elgin for a long time! When you walk in the door, the scent of baking pastries is divine. The crème brulatte was very good, even though I don't typically enjoy sweet coffee drinks. The almond and chocolate croissants were also very impressive. It was nice to see a steady stream of patrons come through as I was studying and enjoying the atmosphere. I plan to return often! read more

The customer service was wonderful the staff was talkative and very interested in sharing there love for coffee! I ordered a chocolate croissant and let me tell you that is a monster croissant it's so huge! this is the best croissant i've ever had, it was flaky, buttery and the chocolate didn't overpower the delicious croissant dough. Overall i totally would recommend this cafe because of its delicious food and unforgettable customer service!! read more