Crema's Take
“Guest House Coffee and Pastries earns its stellar reviews through genuinely exceptional pastries—think strawberry cheesecake bars and cinnamon rolls with insanely good icing—paired with solid dark roasts that don't overshadow the food. The vibe is small-town warm hospitality (they've been known to comp drinks for regulars), making it the kind of place people actively plan routes around to revisit. If you're passing through on Route 66 or near the Metra, this is absolutely worth the detour.”
What to expect
Strong matcha and tea selection, good cold brew. A slow-sit, quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Stumbled on this place while passing through Lincoln and I'm so glad I did. On my first visit (first because I swung through again on my way back a couple hours later!) I had one of their Iced teas and their Bacon Egg and Cheese Croissant and both were pure perfection. My second…
The quiche is EXCEPTIONAL and so are the drinks! I come here everytime I take the train nearby and look forward to it. My card wasn’t working once and they gave it to me for free - they’re a great team and it’s a great atmosphere. Highly recommend
9-4-25 Came into town to tour around route 66 for a bit. We spotted this place from across the street and decided to stop in. Well, we are sure glad we did! The first thing to catch our attention was the historic feel of the building's interior. What a great feel that takes you…
We had the strawberry cheesecake bar and cinnamon roll. The icing on cinnamon roll was insanely delicious. Coffee was great too, we had a dark roast and a dark roast latte. Small town warm and friendly atmosphere. Definitely divert to check out! Thanks to all the gracious…
Be our guest and stay awhile… 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…
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