15 Best Omaha Coffee Shops

By VacationIdea Staff on January 2, 2023 - Updated

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Set on the banks of the Missouri River, the city of Omaha and the largest city in Nebraska not only packs a punch when it comes to beautiful scenery, historic sites and an array of attractions and activities to enjoy, but it also offers a fantastic selection of coffee shops, cafés and independent coffee hangouts to get a caffeine fix.

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1.13th Street Coffee and Tea

Nestled in the heart Omaha's Old Market District, 13th Street Coffee, and Tea is a cozy little café and old school coffee house that serves a range of espresso beverages, a selection of delicious baked goods, and handmade gelato. The café has a warm and inviting atmosphere with walls adorned with art from local artists, and comfy seating, and is a great little spot for sipping a frothy cappuccino and snacking on a melt-in-your-mouth croissant. 13th Street Coffee and Tea frequently hosts live music events and other artistic happenings.

519 S 13th St, Omaha, NE 68102, Phone: 402-345-2883

2.Coffee Shops Near Me: A Hill of Beans Coffee Roasters

A Hill of Beans Coffee Roasters is a locally-owned coffee shop that hand roasts its own beans to provide a rich variety of tastes and flavors. Established in 2005, the café sources, roasts and packages a selection of seasonally-changing and ethically sourced coffee beans from coffee-growing countries around the world, and distributes them to retail shops and restaurants around the city. Coffee beans are also sold in the café and roasts, grinds, and brew an array of coffee and specialty coffee drinks ranging from standard americanos and cappuccinos to cold brews, nitro, and pour-overs.

14512 W Center Rd, Omaha, NE 68144, Phone: 402-333-6048

3.Coffee Shops Near Me: Amateur Coffee

Situated in the Joslyn Castle neighborhood, Amateur Coffee is a small local roastery and vegan café founded by husband and wife, Jasmyn and Jacob Wichert in 2018 that serves small-batch, meticulously crafted coffee. Founded by a love and passion for coffee, the coffee shop focuses on every step of the bean-to-cup process from sustainably sourcing the beans from small, locally-owned coffee farms to hand roasting for maximum flavor. Beans are packaged in bags decorated with pencil sketch art done by Jasmyn and are shipped around the country. Amateur Coffee offers a coffee subscription program and serves a selection of vegan pastries and gluten-free waffles in the café on Cuming Street.

3913 Cuming St, Omaha, NE 68131, Phone: 402-506-6333

4.Coffee Shops Near Me: Archetype Coffee

Founded in 2014 and located in the Blackstone District of Midtown Omaha, Archetype is a major player in the city’s coffee game. Drawing experience from years of working in the industry, owner Isaiah Sheese takes pride in forming relationships with the coffee farmers from which he sources his beans, selecting only the highest quality organic and Fair Trade beans. The café has a custom two-group Synesso Cyncra from which professional baristas pull perfect espressos and specialty espresso-based drinks, along with standard coffee drinks, a variety of teas and other hot beverages.

3926 Farnam St, Omaha, NE 68131

5.Dundee Double Shot Coffee

Dundee Double Shot is a long-standing coffee shop and neighborhood staple in the Historic Dundee community that has been serving outstanding coffee and delicious handmade pastries for more than a decade. The coffee shop serves a menu with over 32 choices of locally roasted coffee and specialty espresso drinks, as well as teas, hot chocolate, specialty milk, smoothies, and fresh, made-from-scratch food. The friendly café welcomes both locals and visitors, offers complimentary wireless Internet, and is open for breakfast, brunch, and lunch, daily.

118 N 50th St, Omaha, NE 68132, Phone: 402-556-6494

6.Coffee Near Me: Hardy Coffee Co.

Hardy Coffee Company is a casual dog-friendly coffee chain with several locations around town that serves house-roasted specialty coffees, a range of hot teas, and healthy breakfast options. The downtown café is spacious and bright with plenty of comfortable seating, benches and tables and chairs, complimentary wireless Internet. The coffee menu features a variety of caffeine-infused drink selections like americano, organic espresso, latte, and cappuccino, along with specialty coffee drinks flavored with syrups, and milk options ranging from almond to coconut. Healthy breakfast options include house-made granola, oatmeal, yogurt parfait, and breakfast sandwiches.

1031 Jones St, Omaha, NE 68102

7.Howlin' Hounds Coffee

Formerly known as the Diamond Bar, Howlin’ Hounds Coffee is a cozy, brick-walled coffee shop with tin ceilings, counter stool seating, and a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. The dog-friendly café has a central counter from which a range of coffee and specialty coffee drinks is served from standard americanos, lattes, and cappuccinos to specialty sips like velvety French presses and frothy macchiatos. Other beverages include a variety of teas, Italian sodas, and fruit juices, and the café offers fresh pastries and other light bites. The café has unique décor and a rotating selection of artworks by local artists and hosts special events and functions throughout the year.

712 S 16th St, Omaha, NE 68102, Phone: 402-403-9230

8.Coffee Shops Near Me: Karma Koffee LLC

Located in the Pepperwood Village, Karma Koffee was founded in 2014 and is centered around the ideals of karma and Primordial Sound Meditation. Karma Koffee serves a range of artful coffees and specialty coffee drinks, loose-leaf and bagged teas from The Tea Smith, and juices, as well as made-from-scratch food like homemade soups, gourmet sandwiches, salads, freshly baked pastries, and other sweet treats. Karma Koffee has plenty of comfortable seating, complimentary wireless Internet, and is open for breakfast, brunch, and lunch, daily.

587 N 155th Plaza, Omaha, NE 68154, Phone: 402-885-8892

9.Omaha Coffee Shops: Myrtle & Cypress Coffeehouse

Based in a historic house along 33rd Street in the heart of Gifford Park, Myrtle & Cypress is a coffeehouse that serves locally roasted and freshly brewed espresso-based drinks, locally-made tea, and homemade and health-conscious baked goods and pastries that are made from scratch. The café has a friendly, homely feel with comfy décor and lots of natural light with a dedicated playroom for children. Coffee is made with Hardy Coffee beans, tea is provided by Artemis Tea, and sweet treats include handcrafted Ted & Wally’s Ice Cream.

517 N 33rd St, Omaha, NE 68131, Phone: 402-720-4873

10.Coffee Shops Near Me: Rally Coffee Co.

Rally Coffee Company is a roasting and retail company in the NoDo neighborhood with a modern and sleek design that offers a selection of seasonal and specialty coffee drinks. Based in a 1,200 square-foot space with contemporary décor and a chic ambiance, the coffee shop is one of several cafes around town that serves and sells locally roasted coffee. Rally Coffee Company offers a range of coffee and specialty coffee drinks from standard lattes and cappuccinos to specialty sips like macchiatos and French press, and other beverages include a variety of teas, hot chocolate and fruit juices. The café offers fresh pastries and other light bites, and is open for breakfast, brunch, and lunch, daily.

749 N 14th St, Omaha, NE 68102

11.Roast Coffeehouse

Roast Coffeehouse is a cozy café in the Aksarben Village with warm wooden décor, a friendly vibe, and mouthwatering aromas of freshly brewed coffee. Founded by A Hill of Beans Coffee Roasters, Roast Coffeehouse has ample seating at tables and countertops, as well as an outdoor patio for sipping coffee in the warmer months. The coffee menu is limited but features the standard coffee drinks and specialty sips like iced chai lattes, and a selection of freshly baked pastries is also available. The café offers complimentary wireless Internet, and is open for breakfast, brunch, and lunch, daily.

1919 Papillion Pkwy, Omaha, NE 68154, Phone: 402-502-2700

12.Coffee Shops Near Me: Sozo Coffeehouse

Sozo Coffeehouse is a spacious, relaxed coffeehouse with plush sofas and pool tables and a laid-back, relaxed vibe that makes for a great spot to gather with friends. The café has plenty of cozy nooks in which to curl up with a book and several private study rooms that can be pre-booked for a few dollars to ensure a quiet, studious environment. Sozo serves a variety of locally roasted coffee and espresso coffee drinks, as well as organic teas, hot chocolates, drip coffee, and iced tea, and an array of freshly baked pastries and other baked goods. The café has complimentary wireless Internet and is open for breakfast, brunch, and lunch, daily.

1314 Jones St, Omaha, NE 68102, Phone: 402-671-0450

13.Coffee Near Me: Urban Abbey

Urban Abbey is a community-centric coffee house and church that serves as a neighborhood coffee shop, a bookstore, and a space for weekly church services. Located in the heart of Downtown Omaha’s Old Market, the non-profit venue serves ethically sourced and locally roasted coffee, along with local milk and light bites made with regional ingredients. A percentage of all profits donated to local non-profit organizations such as the Nebraska AIDS Project, Liberty Elementary School, and Nebraska Appleseed, among others.

1026 Jackson St, Omaha, NE 68102, Phone: 402-898-7600

14.Coffee Shops Near Me: Village Grinder

The Village Grinder is a compact and cozy café with a homely vibe, comfy décor, and plenty of tables and chairs at which to relax over a great cup of coffee with friends. Founded in 1993, the independently owned coffee house serves a menu of signature coffees and specialty drinks and traditional offerings like mochas and lattes, tea, juice, and hot chocolate. Freshly prepared or delivered eats like sandwiches, donuts, pastries, and other baked delights, and cookies are available to snack on and there is complimentary wireless Internet throughout the café.

8706 Pacific St, Omaha, NE 68114, Phone: 402-397-0918

15.Coffee Shops Near Me: Zen Coffee Company

Zen Coffee Company is a locally-owned, Green-Certified coffee shop that aims to bring the community together through a love of coffee and passion for the environment. The family-owned and operated coffee shop has large windows that flood the inside with natural light and lovely views, floral and floral wallpaper, and local art products and prints on the walls that are for sale. The café has a relaxing, laid-back ambiance where customers can enjoy a range of seasonal and specialty drinks like a Butterbeer latte or Lavender Lemonade, as well as Ted & Wally’s ice cream and decadent pastries and cakes.

2504 Farnam St, Omaha, NE 68131, Phone: 402-452-3085