Sugar & Rhyme

Cute, locally run and owned Coffee Shop with delicious Pastries. Very reasonable prices considering what breakfasts costs at a commercial coffee house. They have all kinds of coffee options, including ice coffee blended in a cocktail shaker. All of Sugar & Rhymes pastries and dessert options are delicious, but the Croissants are to die for. I've had chocolate, ham & cheese and plain butter. The almond must be just as delicious, because they're always sold out by the time I get there. Next time, I'll call and do an order ahead a few days in advance. They also will wrap up your pastries (or coffee) to go, with instructions on how to reheat and not burn them in your own oven. Slightly burned they're still delicious. A word of warning, they're so big they don't fit in all toaster ovens.

Beautiful little shop with the best croissant I have ever had. The amaretto chocolate cheesecake is incredible. The atmosphere is wonderful and the baristas have the best customer service skills. Even as they got busy Kelly still asked everyone if they wanted their pastries warmed. The crème brúlatte shakerato is so good no other iced coffee is going to compare again. You can definitely tell everything in this place is made with love. I absolutely recommend

Absolutely delicious pastries! I have tried 3 different croissants and Americano and their black and tan coffee which is a mix of light and dark roast. All the croissants are the best you can get. The coffee is good too.

I bought the chocolate croissants and veggie quiche, and they were amazing. The croissants were perfectly flaky, rich and buttery, with the perfect amount of sweet from the chocolate. The quiche was rich yet light, and very flavorful, the perfect way to start your day.

Very homey and friendly atmosphere, absolutely divine food. The creme brulatte was delicious.

The place itself is beautiful. Maroon themed and adorable sitting area. I tried the creme brule latte, and it was warm, smooth, semi sweet (how I like it) it also has the creme brule effect on top of the drink... that was delicious. The kitchen looks so clean and amazing. Staff are very approachable and friendly. Great place to do some work, quick coffee break, or just for a delicious baked good.

Delicious French croissants, pastries, and coffee. Cozy ambience and very friendly caring staff. Love patronizing this small business

I went in this morning and left impressed! I had the new vanilla matcha latte and chocolate croissant. The latte was delicious and the croissant was the best I’ve ever had! The croissant was beautiful, flaky and full of flavor. My friend also got the vanilla matcha latte and smoked Gouda and bacon croissant, she was just as impressed as I was.
The staff was really friendly and accommodating. My friend and I were there for well over an hour and we were never rushed to leave. My only “complaint” but really it’s a suggestion, is to have more seating but I know it’s a limited space.
I got the crème brûlée latte, monkey bread and more chocolate croissants to go once I was done so I could share it with my family, they all loved everything! 10/10 recommend, I hope this business stays in Elgin for a long, long time!

So cozy, and everything I’ve tried is excellent.

I recommend stopping in to grab monkey bread for a snack if you are walking by. I’ve had a really good chocolate croissant for breakfast from here, and an awesome savory smoked ham and gouda croissant for lunch.

Good music selection too; I like getting a little work done here in the morning with a latte.

Heard great reviews tried the veggie quiche and chocolate caramel latte WOW! Every dollar 💵 is worth the bite… Try the Monkey Bread 🍞 you can’t go wrong! Coming back VERY soon… staff is amazing and so friendly.