The Measuring Cup

Quaint restaurant fronting as a classy french Femme-​Fatale type, but in reality she’s the all American breakfast rolled into one. Their take on the croque-​Madam, [TMC], is an American slice, between buttered white bread, and a runny egg cooked in the middle. Delicious. Fantastic video vixen, obsessed with the vintage French fashion of the 60’s and their take on repressed urges.

The woman at the counter was super friendly and quickly recommended two options when I asked her to name her favorite. I had the TMC, a grilled cheese with an egg friend in the basket of the bread. I added bacon and had to try their pumpkin cream cheese bars. The food and mocha that I ordered arrived in less than 5 minutes. It was super delicious and just gut the spot! I definitely will swing by here again if I have the chance.

I really enjoyed my lavender latte with lavender whip! They have several unique coffee options. The breakfast pizza was customizable and made from scratch! The cheddar scone sandwich filled with egg was also delicious. They have a yummy variety of homemade baked goods. I highly recommend this place! It’s very cute and quaint.

I have yet to have anything at the measuring cup that didn’t quite simply far exceed my expectations. We run the bike shop down the road so we frequently stop by for lunch. The panini of the day is usually my choice and I often can’t help but add whatever baked good in the front case attracts my attention.
Great location right on the bike path and a perfect stop for my people: cyclists.

The breakfast pizza was good. The coffee was good but wasn’t worth 1.80 for a small cup.
I’m going to try their pies.

We came upon this little gem on our 44 mile bike ride up to Algonquin. This is a perfect place to stop along the way to enjoy a delicious breakfast or lunch! Such a cute outside eating area, yummy bakery items, awesome breakfast pizza with fluffy eggs, and thirst quenching lemonade! The owners are very friendly and appreciative! The wife went to Le Cordon Bleu and showcases her talents in every dish! This place is a must try!

Fresh coffee (un-​burned), IZZE drinks and delicious espresso. This is a quiet, beautifully situated little bistro; it will not disappoint! All their food is fresh, clean doesn’t cut corners. The breakfast pizza (gluten free) was excellent! Filling and savory, gluten free is generally a fifty fifty I was very happy with their gluten free crust execution. The grilled cheese with egg was a first for me but I LOVED it, (get the egg a little runny) and the home made chicken dumpling was out of this world. Must stop in, must try.

It’s a small café kinda place where you would love to grab coffee and a small bite to eat, maybe sit outside and enjoy the weather. The place has a few tables inside and outside, probably could accomodate at the maximum of 20 odd people. There is parking right outside. They don’t have too much on the menu — a few sandwiches/​panini, salad and soups.
Quite a few varities of coffee, pies and they have some cookies, muffins. I think kids will love this place to have a quick breakfast in the morning. The staff is friendly. It might be a $½ more expensive on every dish, but if you were going to get one/​two you would not be spending too much.
I got the veggie quiche, which is pretty good, the egg & cheese panini, which was ok because the bread was really hard. Also got the chocolate bar with almonds, that was ok — a crunchy slab of sweet nutty flavor.
P. S. There is pretty much nothing on the menu which DOES NOT HAVE ATLEAST EGGS in them, so if you are looking for veggie/​vegan option — probably not the place you would want to come.

Had an Americano, I’m a coffee guy, and this was a GREAT cup of coffee! It was a great atmosphere, and it seems like a place that locals love!

Great little place. Right off the fox valley bike trail so you can load on calories before or after you bike. We liked the breakfast pizza and the home made bread pudding was fantastic.

This is a place we stumbled upon while riding on the Prarie Trail today. I was very surprised at how well everything was prepared and when you add the outdoor seating it was fabulous. I strongly suggest any of their baked goods and the pot roast sandwich. I will be back soon.

By far the best egg sandwiches I’ve ever had. Great place to sit outside, relax and enjoy breakfast while watching the cyclist ride by. I try to go there every Sunday morning during the summer.

Cute little spot. Had breakfast pizza and it was really good!!! They had quiche, different desserts.

Can’t believe we haven’t tried this place sooner! Nice little quaint bistro (love the French music adding to the experience) and the food was great. I really liked the TMC and also had several bites of my wife’s breakfast pizza. Delicious! My wife also said she really enjoyed her coffee, w/​hazelnut. They had a couple samples of their pumpkin bars and we couldn’t resist. Enjoying those the next morning also. Will be back very soon!

Great quiche and outside dining area. Support your local businesses.

Found this place right of the bike path on a Saturday ride. So glad we stopped! I had the quiche & my husband had the cinnamon scone. Both were fantastic! We will be making regular stops here.

The Measuring Cup is the perfect little casual breakfast place. It’s located right off the bike trail and very close to downtown Dundee. On summer weekends it is right across the street from a street market and farmers market.
The restraint had a pretty small menu but what they do have is homemade, always changing, and very delicious. I’ve had their quiche and breakfast pizza and both have a depth of flavor and satisfaction of well crafted food. They also have amazing scones and other baked goods that you would usually find in a higher end bakery.
I wish I could go here every Saturday morning and sit outside on one of their tables by the path. Prices are well worth the ambience and experience but are a bit high for breakfast. Check it out!

Worth the five stars because what we had was FANTASTIC and I 100% know we’ll be back. Stumbled upon The measuring Cup riding our bicycles on the Fox River Trail at breakfast time. The little grilled breakfast pizza of egg, cheese and bacon was a perfect size for two, cooked with care and tasted delicious. We had a cranberry muffin that was clearly baked that morning.
Outdoor patio seating along the trail.
Nice small food selection from a Le Cordon Bleu educated restaurateur. Worth the stop!

Went here this morning, to find such a cute and unique breakfast shop right near me, my boyfriend and I absolutely loved it! We both had ordered the banana and chocolate chip muffin, they were delicious, they were not just your average muffin, one was filling possibly could get by with just eating one. I had also ordered the lemon square, also very good, the crust was the perfect mix to the lemon filling top.
Will definitely be coming by here again!

Delicious! This is the place to come when you’re enjoying a nice, sunny Saturday morning and looking for a bite to enjoy before getting back on your bike to hit the trails. The breakfast pizza is what you come here for. Everything is fairly self-​service, like a little bakery café. You won’t be hit by grease and will be pleased with being satisfied with that exact-​something.
Though we haven’t tried their pies yet — all their baked goods look absolutely delicious!