Sugar and Rhyme coffeehouse

06/08/2026

J & R Auto Inc. is HIRING!... and we kinda highkey love their ad.

🚨 WE WANT YOU! 🚨
J & R Auto is currently hiring an Experienced Automotive Technician and a Bilingual Service Advisor.

If you're looking for a career with a growing family-owned business, we'd love to hear from you.

📧 Send your resume to [email protected]

Please include the position you're applying for in the subject line.

Know someone who might be a great fit? Tag them below or share this post!

06/08/2026

We have friends who are looking for teammates! J&R Auto Inc. is HIRING! See their ad below for more details. Email your resume to [email protected]!

06/05/2026

Good morning, Elgin!
Our very own Pat is seeking performers for her upcoming production! See below...

- AUDITION NOTICE -
Bullets, Nickels, Dimes and Life by Jeremy Kehoe.

Sassy Pat Productions (Pat Henderson) is seeking performers for this new work that raises awareness that members of the homeless community are humans seeking hope and a better life. Five homeless people find themselves “doing time” – serving their bullet, nickel, dime, and life sentences not behind bars but out in the bright sunlight – while attempting to survive their new reality and maintain their individual and collective humanity in the midst of their open-air prison.
The production will run at the Habitat for Humanity on South Grove in Elgin on Saturday and Sunday, October 10th and 11th. October 10th is world homeless day.
Any additional proceeds will be donated to PADS of Elgin. The final dress rehearsal on Friday Oct 9th will benefit PADS as well.

WHEN: Tuesday, June 23 and Wednesday June 24 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm Sunday June 28th, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm . Here is the link to the audition form: https://forms.gle/61iLAtfvBavjrL3Y9

06/03/2026

Salted Orange Whipped Honey 🍯 🧡

Check out this video Lily put together of our newest Bee Yourself Shakerato! If you haven't already - stop in to try what everyone's buzzin about. 🐝

06/01/2026

Happy Pride Month!!
Elgin Pride: ELGbtq+ and Pride Week starts today! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
Stop by on Wednesday to try our whipped orange salted honey shakerato for yourself. 🐝And remember to Bee Your Best!

05/28/2026

Elgin's Pride Parade and Festival is just 9 days away!! Our window mural is officially up!

To further celebrate Pride Month, we are releasing a very special Shakerato.
Our "Bee Yourself" Iced Shakerato is made up of a salted orange whipped honey that we add our vanilla bean and cold foam to. It's out of this world.
Garnished with a candy rainbow 🌈 🥰

For every Bee Yourself Shakerto we sell, Sugar and Rhyme will be donating $1 to Elgin Pride: ELGbtq+ !

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day 🧡
Feliz Día de la Madre 💛

The Cream Puffs have been flying out of here since 8:00:01AM!! What a crazy day it has been! Thank you, Elgin and all our friends.

Psst... there's still a couple cream puffs left for sale at the café, but certainly not for long. So hustle in, and hustle on to treating that special Mom to a day as lovely as she is.
And for all the Moms we are thinking about today: Thank you for all that you are, and all you have been.

"To the world, you are a mother. To me, you are the world." - unknown

05/06/2026

New Hours at Rediscover Records !

05/03/2026

Don't forget to order your Mother's Day Cream Puffs!!!!!!
*** Single Cream Puff: $3.95/pc
*** 6 Cream Puffs: $20.00
*** 12 Cream Puffs: $40.00

Mother's Day is coming up!!
Which means...
CREAM PUFFS ARE COMING BACK! Available for ordering to pick up for Mother's Day weekend. Pickup dates are Saturday May 9th, and Sunday May 10th.
If you wish to set a different pickup date that works for you, please let us know and we will do our best to accomodate!

Our housemade pâte à choux is palm-sized and generously filled with our sweet pastry cream and then dipped in Belgian chocolate.

*These are available through pre-order, only!!

**The only way to order your Mother's Day Cream Puffs is to visit us, call, or email us at [email protected]. We can't wait to share these with you!

*** Single Cream Puff: $3.95/pc

*** 6 Cream Puffs: $20.00

*** 12 Cream Puffs: $40.00

05/01/2026

⛔️ SUGAR & RHYME WILL BE CLOSED THIS FRIDAY, MAY 1ST. TO REOPEN SATURDAY, MAY 2ND AT 7AM ⛔️

Today, May 1st, we are closed alongside any and all those who are able to participate in the nationwide call to shut down business. While this choice is not made lightly, we believe in the power and strength of community, especially ours here in Elgin. The intention of our stance is to utilize our platform to give voice to those who have endured unjust tragedy, and to those who stand up against it.

Thank you, sincerely, for your understanding. We apologize for any and all inconvenience this may cause.
We will see you back on Saturday, May 2nd, ready to serve you.

04/29/2026

⛔️ SUGAR & RHYME WILL BE CLOSED THIS FRIDAY, MAY 1ST. TO REOPEN SATURDAY, MAY 2ND AT 7AM ⛔️

This Friday, May 1st, we will be closed alongside any and all those who are able to participate in the nationwide call to shut down business. While this choice is not made lightly, we believe in the power and strength of community, especially ours here in Elgin. The intention of our stance is to utilize our platform to give voice to those who have endured unjust tragedy, and to those who stand up against it.

Thank you, sincerely, for your understanding. We apologize for any and all inconvenience this may cause.
We will see you back on Saturday, May 2nd, ready to serve you.

04/23/2026

Imagine a unique and dreamy spiced tea gently sweetened with real vanilla bean that you can only find at your local croissant shop. Robust notes of Assam and Ceylon tea are brewed strong and topped with a fluffy cloud of our very first Caramel Cold Foam and a sprinking of cinnamon sugar.

A personal note from our Head Barista, " Steep N' Clay *really* nailed this one."

You've gotta try it while it's here! 🥰

04/22/2026

Mother's Day is coming up!!
Which means...
CREAM PUFFS ARE COMING BACK! Available for ordering to pick up for Mother's Day weekend. Pickup dates are Saturday May 9th, and Sunday May 10th.
If you wish to set a different pickup date that works for you, please let us know and we will do our best to accomodate!

Our housemade pâte à choux is palm-sized and generously filled with our sweet pastry cream and then dipped in Belgian chocolate.

*These are available through pre-order, only!!

**The only way to order your Mother's Day Cream Puffs is to visit us, call, or email us at [email protected]. We can't wait to share these with you!

*** Single Cream Puff: $3.95/pc

*** 6 Cream Puffs: $20.00

*** 12 Cream Puffs: $40.00

04/17/2026

RECORD STORE DAY IS TOMORROW!
Saturday, April 18th, swing by our best buds Rediscover Records at 9 South Spring St., they are just around the corner from us!
And then come and have a croissant! We can't wait!
🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶

04/05/2026

Thank you all for attending my chalkboard-thoughts-and-theories sesh.

Happy Easter 🐇

04/04/2026

STARTING NEXT WEEKEND!!

Something small and sweet is coming to Sugar & Rhyme, starting Saturday, 4/11.

Miniature Apricot Croissant Swirls! A new, weekends-only item we're adding to our roster.
We bubble apricot slices down in a sugary syrup that we brush and roll our signature croissant dough around and bake until flakey and caramelized. These delicate little treats are the perfect size to sate those snackish cravings.

At $2.95 a swirl, these treats are tough to pass up. You can ask our employees, who have definitely taken *Many taste-test-chomps by now.

In other news, stay tuned... because a new beverage is on the horizon as well. 🥰

And of course, have a lovely long weekend all!

04/02/2026

"So what is it that makes the Dirty Chai so Dirty???"
"Hey! That's Nun ya business!!"

(It's espresso.)
These caffienated Nuns were getting silly at Sugar & Rhyme last weekend. But where did they go...?

The Lodge Performing Arts Center, of course!
That's at 18 Villa Court, Elgin! TICKETS ON SALE NOW! All seats $28 plus a $2 service fee.
April 10th-12th & April 17th-19th!

03/22/2026

you could try it.

03/18/2026

Knowledge is everything.
It's important to be informed.
Join us this Friday, 03/20, for an informational presentation on staying safe and building community bonds.

If you wish to RSVP, it will help give us an idea of how many chairs to set up. reply here or give us a call at 224 535 8498.

Stay Safe!

03/13/2026

Introducing a new Spring beverage.
Dedicated to my little Marshmallow, my Mascarpone Bean 🐾🐈‍⬛️

Iced Sunset Shakerato
Our Orange Sugar has fresh orange zest and Vietnemese cinnamon, which we combine with our Vanilla Bean and Housemade Mascarpone Cream and Espresso. Aerated and cooled in a martini shaker, we top this silky beverage with a shot of fizzy blood orange tonic, and a dash of half n half. This caffeinated orange creamsicle is a bright, refreshing delight.

Spring can sometimes show us just how beautiful change and growth can truly be. 🧡🐾☕️

03/08/2026

Dear Friends,
Last night, our kitty Mars crossed the rainbow bridge. We may not be feeling too well for a little while. Our request is that you please be extra mindful to our staff and to us as we navigate these stormy seas. Thank you for your support and kindness that you continue to gift us.

❤️ - Kelly and Chef

rest at peace, little Marzipan.

03/06/2026

Thanks for placing your order ahead of time and entrusting our Pro Boxin' Champions to gather your pastries, Ivonne. We ♥️ you, too.

To give yourself the best chance at getting the pastries you're looking for, and hot beverages made to order when you arrive - place your orders ahead of time at www.sugarandrhyme.com and click the ORDER ONLINE button! There is no minimum requirement to order. For larger orders, give us a call to check our stock, or at least 72 hours notice so we can prepare our best for you.

📞(224) 535 8498

02/23/2026

Serving up some caffeinated sass and maybe questionable advice... but you're going to enjoy that croissant, we promise.

WEDNESDAY: 7AM - 1PM
THURSDAY: 7AM - 1PM
FRIDAY: 7AM - 2PM
SATURDAY: 7AM - 2PM
SUNDAY: 8AM - 2PM

We can't wait to see you. 🥐❤️

02/14/2026

SOLD OUT OF TIRAMISU!
Happy Valentine's Day, everyone!

02/14/2026

We are almost sold out!!!
Due to an unexpected surge in the Requirement for Tiramisu this weekend... we are down to our last few slices! You flatter us, friends!

Absolutely thrilled with this response. We hope to bring back this specialty dessert in the future, especially with how well received it was!

A big thanks to our community, and Happy Valentine's Day!! 💝