The Cup and the Scone

Great food and excellent drinks! The British atmosphere is fun! I’ll definitely be back any time I’m in Pontiac.

Warm and welcoming, cool and creative, Cup and Scone has something for everyone.

Cup and Scone is a hidden gem in the quaint town of Pontiac IL, just off Old Rout 66. The ambiance is a mashup of modern-day bistro with old English elements, including a life-size suit of armor.

The staff: Rachel and Ale were warm and welcoming, helpful and patient as we asked multiple questions about the menu before settling on our selections.

Food: We had the Panini platter. The panini paired well with the micro-green, apple, and cucumber salad. The homemade yogurt was delicious, as were the mini- muffins and scones (of which we tried a variety).

Coffee and Tea: The nitro cold brew was smooth and well balanced. This blend, with caramel notes, was fantastic for the coffee coniseur as well as the dabbler. We learned they use 5 different roasts to create a unique blend for every batch. The home-brewed chai was spicy and sweet, floral and creamy with a unique ingredient reminiscent of orange bitters that sets it apart from the run-of-the-mill chai. The Stone Cold, Chai blended with ice cream, was subtle, sweet, and creamy; perfect on a hot day.

Cool building with a nice location right downtown. Coffee was good, only complaint is the vanilla flavoring. I like house made vanillas and this one taste chemically like a “pump flavoring” as we call it. Clean place, fantastic service, and a clean bathroom. If I was local I’d come here often.

OMG, I was so excited to see that they offer brunch plates now. We've stopped here in the past, and it was delicious. I didn't think it could get any better. They proved me wrong. The beef bacon and cheddar panini plate was probably one of my all-time favorite meals to date. The owners are amazing and super knowledgeable on gluten-free. The atmosphere is very welcoming and warm. If you have celiac disease, or even if you don't, this is the place to eat. You won't be disappointed.

Oh my goodness! This place is amazing! Such friendly service! 8:30am sitting outside drinking great coffee and eating slightly warm, reasonably priced, super fresh, incredibly delicious scones and muffins - mini size so you can try one of each!