I've been thinking about this drink ever since I went to Rally - months ago! This was the Frosty's…read moreFlag White with spiced pear. It was subtly sweet, espresso forward, and warm and cozy. With a featured drink like this, I'm bound to return for other seasons! The only reason I even tried this unique combo was the delightful barista who talked me thought the different seasonal offerings. She was friendly and fast paced! The environment was filled with windows and some small plants - the perfect place to accomplish some laptop tasks. I can't wait to go back!

Nice little spot in downtown Omaha to grab a latte! I usually don't enjoy flavored lattes, but the…read moresyrups were homemade and much better than *insert big name coffee shop here*. Service was great! Definitely will be back!

We swung by River's Edge Café inside Prairie Flower Casino for a quick Saturday night bite, and let…read moreme tell you--it totally hit the spot. We wanted our food to-go, and the staff didn't even blink. Everything came neatly packed with utensils, making it super easy to grab and go. Honestly, whether you dine in or take it out, it's all served the same way--do with that what you will. We kicked things off with the chips and queso. The white queso had green chiles and just the right amount of heat, with a side of salsa that made it even better. Were the chips basically Tostitos? Yes. Did I care? Not one bit--they were still delicious. For $7, the portion was generous and perfect for sharing (or not). My husband ordered the Prairie Flower Burger and fries ($15), a double patty blend of ground beef and brisket topped with caramelized onions and your choice of cheese. He polished it off without a single complaint. It was hot, fresh, and exactly what you want in a burger. And the fries? Crispy, golden, and plentiful. I went with the club sandwich and house chips, and wow--that triple-decker meant business. For $12, the value was fantastic. My only tiny complaint? I wish they'd used full lettuce leaves instead of chopped--it got a little messy. But those house chips? Fresh, crispy, and borderline addictive. I'm officially hooked. Bonus points: you get a front-row seat to the casino floor while you wait. It's like dinner with built-in entertainment. Plus, the staff were all friendly and upbeat, which made the whole experience even better. The best part? We live just five minutes away, so everything was still piping hot by the time we got home. Their All Day Menu runs until 11 PM on weekdays and goes all the way until 2 AM on Fridays and Saturdays--perfect for night owls or anyone needing a late-night bite after hitting the slots. If you are a veteran, don't forget to tell them--you will get an extra 10% discount! I'll definitely be back to explore more of the menu--and I've already got my eye on breakfast next time.

Let me lead off with the fact that this is probably the best multi-roaster shop I've ever been to…read more I've loved specialty coffee since before it was cool to love specialty coffee, and I've hit hundreds--if not thousands--of coffee shops all across North America looking for golden pourovers. This place is absolutely IT. They have a rotating selection of specialty roasters such as DAK and B&W, and the experience and expertise to do them justice. The ambiance is warm and amazing, and I feel incredibly welcome here. If you're looking for an amazing place to get a true cup of specialty coffee, and you happen to be in Omaha, you don't need to read anything else--just give them a try. However, if you aren't really sure what I mean when I say "specialty coffee," or why this is such a big deal for me ("It's just a cup of joe!?"), please read on. WARNING: Coffee geek out ahead! "Coffee" is a berry, much like a large, firm cherry, that grows in equatorial climates. The seed of this berry, when the "meat" is removed, is dried, stored, shipped, roasted, and ground; water of the appropriate temperature is introduced for an appropriate amount of time to achieve a partial extraction of the acids and oils that make up the structure of the seed. Every step of that process, from the nutrients in the soil of the growing region to the precise duration of the pour / the partiality of the extraction changes the flavor substantially. Coffee, roasted until it dries and its proteins have just begun to undergo the mailliard reaction, ground evenly to a consistency somewhere between table salt and ground pepper, combined with 94-95°C water at about a 17:1 ratio by weight, and then filtered to remove the partially-extracted ground coffee, will yield a cup with remarkably wild flavors--berries, flowers, and explosion of floral aroma. It can taste like strawberries and cream, or blueberries, or caramel and peach, depending on any or all of the factors above. As a crop highly subject to the variation of its growing season, however, sometimes those flavors can trend to less pleasant, or not mix well in milk, or dominate a beverage that they're mixed into. Further, the coffee harvest season is not a single time of year--you need to follow the coffee calendar around the world to know what's in season at any given time. For large coffee shops, or roasters that specialize in "coffee beverages," or even specialty shops that exist in a market that requires them to maintain a consistent base espresso or blend for their regular, non-specialty customers, or who are subject to a pricing cap that rotating lots will exceed, that level of variation is often undesirable, and the cup results will likely be unappreciated by the body of the clientelé. So it can be desirable to "unify" that wildness to focus on round, caramel notes and big body. The one thing that unifies the flavor of coffee, more than any other single factor, is the roasting process. When you want to use coffee as a beverage base with a "generic coffee flavor," you want to reduce the wildness of the flavors and enhance the body flavor, and so you subject the seeds to a more prolonged roasting process that results in the evulsion of oils, and gives you a body that milk settles into for that "roasty toasty bold rich" flavor. People like me, who are looking for those wild, sweet, floral, mind-altering cups refer to all of these as "over roasted," although we can appreciate roast variation and coffee blending for espresso beverages. With the preamble out of the way, 99.9% of coffee in North America is what specialty coffee enthusiasts refer to as "bad." That includes Dunks, Folgers, Horties, Chock full, and so on, ad nauseam. Worse than that, for us, is what we consider "gross"--Starbucks, Peet's, Philz, and so on, that is roasted so dark that it tastes, at its best, like bitter, undrinkable char. If you like any or all of these coffee brands, that's totally ok--I enjoy the "bad' coffee as a nice, warm beverage with milk and sugar. (I can't drink the "gross" coffee, though). And as I said, it's almost certain that, despite the exhortations of people you know about how "good" their favorite coffee is, that you've never had true specialty coffee. That's something I'd like to help change--even if people try it and find that they prefer sweetened milk drinks, I think everyone owes it to themselves to try a pourover from an epic coffee shop. Astute is such a shop. These guys absolutely rule.

I really wanted to love this spot. Astute Coffee is absolutely beautiful inside -- clean, warm,…read morethoughtfully designed, and somewhere you actually want to linger. The branding and overall vibe feel intentional, and I genuinely appreciate their mission and what they're trying to build in Omaha. That part really stands out. That said, the coffee itself didn't quite hit for me. I ordered a seasonal latte and was excited for something distinctive, but the flavor felt pretty muted. It tasted more like a standard latte than something seasonal or layered. Not bad by any means -- just not memorable. I'd still come back to try something else because the space and concept are strong. I just hope the drinks lean a little more bold next time.

WOW! We went twice in three days because it was that good…read more The food is fresh, delicious, and packed with healthy options. The value is great too. I was pleasantly surprised that a waffle comes included with the skillets, and even more surprised that it's a house-made protein waffle. Such a nice touch! The coffee was just as impressive as the food. They have a huge variety of flavors and customization options. Their lattes are on the sweeter side, which I personally love, and the coffee itself is smooth. The cold foam is fantastic. I also appreciate that all drinks come in to-go cups. As a slow coffee drinker, I love being able to take my coffee with me when I'm ready to leave. The atmosphere is great as well, especially the patio. Our first visit was during a busier time, and while our server was incredibly friendly, the patio didn't get checked on very often beyond ordering and food delivery. When we came back a few days later and sat inside, the service was fantastic. Multiple staff members checked on us throughout our meal, and the experience felt much more attentive. It may have just been a difference between the patio and indoor seating or the level of busyness. Overall, we were impressed enough to come back within three days, which says a lot. Great food, great coffee, great atmosphere. Highly, highly recommend!

Over all the experience here WAS a welcome one, the staff was great, checked on my party of 3…read moreoften, and was prompt with the food! The coffee was delicious, but the vanilla lavender tea was not as good, but still Tea, my guest felt it should have been steeped longer. The egg hash with 2 waffles was great, the waffles were exceptionally good. It's a great choice if you find yourself here. One thing to be prepared for tall people... the seat and table height are not great. You'll be crouching down to get food in your mouth before it falls off of your fork. The tables are low, and the seats are too high. As a shorter person I had to crouch and slouch over my food to get it into my mouth. This, sadly would be the one reason I'd not return. Also, This is a different type of restaurant, they're a church restaurant. Odd, but interesting. Either way, great waffles, cool staff!

Fresh ingredients resulting in a great tasting meal, paired with the light and savory seasoned…read morepopcorn. Greenery, brick wall, and beautiful art, gives a comfy cozy feel to the restaurant. All around a great place to start your day! You grab a menu at the counter then go back up to order. Once you do, they bring out the food to you and refill your water glass as they are in between orders at the counter/bringing out food. I had the super chai and they noted that they don't add any milk or sweetener, so make sure to ask for it... which eventually I did, but by itself it undoubtably was a great tea! This and the crumbly scone with rhubarb chunks and butter on the side were amazing! The sandwich had a very thick and fresh slice of tomato and layers of fluffy egg. The Brioche French toast having extra crispy bits of batter, alongside the nut butter syrup.

Visiting from California for a conference. Stopped in for lunch, had a salad and deviled eggs -…read morefantastic. It was so good, I returned for breakfast the next day. Grits bowl. Thank you for vegetables in a bath of creamy flavorful grits. Everything is so well done. Service is kind and attentive. Ambiance is calm and cute. Perfect, really. Kudos to the chef! Good work, Omaha, I'm always impressed when I visit and Kitchen Table is another to add to my list of great places to eat while here.

I love this adorable coffee shop. The aesthetics are so my vibe, but the coffee is to die for. I…read moreloved the previous owner, but absolutely love the new owner. She's very sweet. Get here! It's in an odd spot, but there's off the street parking!

LOVED the building and owner:)…read more This place has an unmatched rustic vibe. It has charm and character, and a story to it. What was so sad was the rave reviews, and stellar experiences listed had my expectations through the roof! The matcha tasted like close to nothing, more like a sweet milk. I don't recommend grabbing this drink if you stop by! The coffee was robust, and quite interesting. It's a fun stop for the vibes and chatting, not for me taste wise! Thanks for the amazing experience though:)

Met friends here for coffee and very much enjoyed the location. The scent of coffee permeated the…read morevery spacious upstairs. The downstairs had a wide volume of long tables and chairs. Great for large groups. Service is as friendly and prompt. My mocha was delicious, and the pastry I ordered was fresh. Parking can be difficult, so if meeting someone, do arrive with time to find parking.

We were looking for somewhere to grab lunch after a visit to the Durham museum and decided to was…read moretime to finally check out Cafe Postale. So glad we did! This was a perfect lunch spot and I will be thinking about my turkey and Brie sandwich for a long time. Our daughter had the Mac and cheese which was clearly homemade and delicious and my husband had the chicken bacon ranch wrap, which he also enjoyed. The vibes are cool, and the photographs displayed really work perfectly to give you a sense of the history of the building. Will definitely be back. Food came out quick and hot.

It is a coffee shop, that it is! I like their coffee - mocha is made with chocolate milk - love…read morethat! Just know they do not have hot breakfast anymore, kitchen closed - no egg sandwiches etc. However, they do have lots of choices of pastries!!! Many varieties and flavors - very good.

Had a good experience at Archetype Coffee this morning. I just got a mint tea so nothing special…read morethere throwing a bag in a cup with hot water. I would suggest they get sleeves for their to go cups as I couldn't hold mine without it burning my hands. Nice vibes in Millwork Commons as always. Had an event this morning as well. Guy working the place was nice and the baked goods looked good but I didn't partake. Great to have the option though.

You can tell this place is a coffee shops coffee shop! People come here to work, lock in, and soak…read moreup the wifi. But don't be fooled with the modern concept and layout, they are roasting their own coffee and you can taste the difference! Whenever there's an espresso tonic on the menu I order it. I wonder how many times I've said that in a review? I digress...They actually had seasonal flavors, though I just wanted the regular. It was delicious and on par to the high coffee standards I have coming from Denver! They have a pastry case, large drink menu, unique items for sale, packaged beans, merch, etc. Tables are standard, many four tops open, though we loved sitting at the community table to work. Keys for the bathroom are located at the front counter! No complaints, would totally come here again. Hardy Coffee has my stamp of approval!

One of my favorite remote spots to work. There are several areas to sit both inside and out, which…read moremakes it super easy to settle in for a while. The baristas are always so kind and welcoming! Lastly, you have to try their turtle latte (little bit of carmel. Little bit of mocha) with a burrito or cinnamon--so good! Cheers!

Fig is perfect pit stop to grab coffee and lunch or a snack, particularly for its location…read more(proximity to the Luminarium, Discovery Park, & the airport). The natural lightning and river views help to create a nice and relaxing space, while still casual enough that you don't feel bad bringing kids in. They source pastries from Lola's, and from the main food menu, I typically gravitate towards their hummus plate & grilled chicken. My only small complaint is that the sandwich breads we've tried are a little plain / underwhelming, but I just stick to the salads. Plenty of parking as well, so an all-around gem!

We went here twice for their supper club nights and throughly enjoyed ourselves each time! The…read morefirst experience was a collaboration with Masa Luna that was absolute perfection. The food was well thought out, seasoned incredibly, and different from most pre-fix meals we'd experienced prior. We enjoyed the laid back dining style and friendly service. We will definitely be back next time they offer supper club!