I met my dear dear dear friend here for a coffee and catch up…read more I opted for a SF latte and some avo toast. WOW it is just always so good and savory I always want more, even though the bread is very thick and hearty and topped with heaping piles of avocado. I opted for a little balsamic glaze and it was divine! Always a great time at Zen, plus I got to see the new expansion. It's a great spot for meeting, working, or catching up with friends.

I recently visited Zen Coffee Company for the first time. Since I've been avoiding caffeine lately,…read moreI was hoping for a good selection of herbal teas. They only offered one herbal option (lavender mint) but unfortunately I could only taste the mint and didn't notice any lavender. They did have other caffeine-free drinks available, but I was looking for something unsweetened and low in sugar. The space was also different than I expected. Based on the name, I imagined a cozy, relaxing atmosphere with comfortable lounge seating. Instead, the décor felt a bit mismatched, almost like the café had expanded over time and the two sides were decorated very differently. That said, one thing they absolutely got right was the amount of seating. There were plenty of tables and space to work, study, or catch up with a friend without feeling crowded. The biggest downside was the cleanliness. The bathroom didn't feel clean, there were stains on the floors, chipped paint and damaged walls, crumbs around the couches and on some of the chairs, and the dish return bins were noticeably dirty inside. I stayed for about 90 minutes, and during that time I didn't see any cleaning happening, even though there were several areas that clearly needed attention. None of these issues alone would have been a dealbreaker, but together they made the café feel neglected and took away from what otherwise could have been a much more enjoyable experience.

Let's talk about the SUSHI TACO!!! OMG, I don't think I can eat sushi the regular way anymore!…read more I got the sushi taco and my boyfriend went with the spicy chicken kimchi and of course, that wasn't enough. We also grabbed the cucumber salad (TOP TIER), dumplings, and crab rangoon. For drinks, the honey milk tea was a little mild for me, but the mango tea?! Loved it! The location is great too! Right on the corner and super easy to spot. Definitely a spot I'd come back to!

Such a fun little spot! Kawaii Tea Time is bright, colorful, and immediately feels cheerful when…read moreyou walk in. There were clearly posted signs explaining how to order through the kiosk, so the whole process was really easy. I ordered everything to go and don't think I waited more than five minutes. I made it approximately as far as my car before giving in and eating the salmon sushi taco because it smelled way too good to wait. It was my first sushi taco and absolutely will not be my last. SO good. I also tried the crystal shrimp dumplings. They were okay for me, but they have bamboo shoots or something similar mixed in, which isn't really my thing. That's entirely a picky-eater problem and not a them problem! The mini custard buns were everything they should be: soft, warm, sweet, and delicious. I also got the beef noodle soup with udon, and I really appreciated that they packaged the broth separately from everything else so I could combine it when I got home. Such a smart little detail for takeout. Really fun experience, quick service, and several things I'd absolutely come back for!

Things this is vs. isn't:…read more +A great space for busy parents who need a space to read, write, chat, do some light work while their kids happily entertain with the vertical-built playground in the "silo" +A spacious cafe area for meeting a friend or 3, doing some group study etc +Warm and inviting area to fit your needs +Cafe with an espresso bar, smoothies, bites, etc The goal isn't craft coffee and high brow offerings. You won't find a cupping class or ample greenery/plants and local businesses to browse. But hopefully you will find a place to rest awhile, invite a few friends into a space you don't have to present and clean up after

The Commons Coffee Shop is inside Stonebridge Church, so I am a frequent flyer here, but it's also…read morea great shop during the work week. With a few hours open each day, it's a super quiet and bright spot to work. Bonus, if you bring your kids they can play inside the indoor playground. The use Hardy Coffee and have Hardy treats, so you know it's good! I typically just opt for a black coffee because we don't often get a ton of time to get coffee before service starts, but they're bigger than the free cups and every once in a while it's a nice switch up. Everyone working is really nice and friendly and it's a nice place to mingle while you wait for your drinks and meet other parishioners.

Cute and cozy coffee shop! They are very spacious, and they have a cute patio outside. I was…read moresurprised to see how many options they have!! They have tons of food options, like breakfast sandwiches, toasts, bagels, oatmeal, quiche, and waffles. They also have gluten free and vegan options!!! (Including gluten free biscuits and gravy, YUM!) The drinks include refreshers, teas, espresso, latte, americano, cold brew, cappuccino, and so many more!! My hot flat white with oat milk was awesome. It was the perfect temperature and size. This place is very cozy and personable. I can tell the staff gets to know the customers very well. They have a nice rewards system and cute little items, like stickers, for sale too.

Can't go wrong at our neighborhood coffee spot. My kids love coming here bc of all the board games…read morethey have and the donuts. I'm not a coffee drinker so always get the iced tea but they have lots of breakfast options which are delicious. Bagel sandwiches, egg bites, waffles, donuts, etc. Staff is friendly and service ia quick! Always a great experience here.

Amazing service. Amazing coffee. The owner helped us today and was amazing checking in on us. My…read moreonly complaint is I wish it was closer to my house.

I was hoping to spend a little time here on a Saturday with a cup of tea and my book, but…read moreunfortunately there just wasn't much on the menu for a non-coffee drinker. I checked online before I went, but couldn't find a full menu, so I wasn't sure what tea or other caffeine-free options they had. When I asked about herbal tea, the employee first told me they didn't have any. After I mentioned how disappointed I was, she checked and came back with a few tea options, but peppermint was the only herbal one. I'm just not a mint tea person, so that didn't work for me. She mentioned that they used to carry more herbal teas, but they didn't sell well, so they stopped offering them. I totally understand that from a business standpoint. The employee was nice, although she didn't seem super familiar with the menu and didn't suggest anything else that was caffeine-free or lower calorie. I really wanted to give this place a try and hang out for a while, but I just couldn't find anything to order. It seems like a nice spot if you're a coffee drinker, but unfortunately there isn't enough on the menu for me to have much reason to come back.

I love this location when I want quiet to visit with a friend or get some work done. They don't…read morehave the full menu but will fill my reusable cup which I like

This Stories location doesn't have the full menu, but what they do serve is awesome. the staff is…read morealways nice and the seating area is so cute and spacious.

This is one of my favorite places to both go get a coffee on the weekend and also buy my coffee…read morebeans. You can totally taste the quality of their own roasted beans. They have fun flavors at this location that you can try while you're in the store, I love getting their seasonal lattes when I visit.

Everyone was so welcoming as soon as I walked through the door. I believe every single employee…read moregreeted me as soon as I walked in! I felt like a celebrity. I loved the aromas and vibes of the shop. They have an assortment of items for sale including coffee beans, shirts, mugs, and chocolate covered espresso beans amongst many other things! I got the spicy nut latte off the seasonal menu. I got an iced medium along with the dark chocolate covered espresso beans and both were delicious!! The prices here are insanely reasonable. I paid just a little over $9 for both items. I couldn't believe it! I wish this was a place where I can just sit and take in the smells as I enjoy my coffee, but there is no seating as this is more of an actual store that also serves coffee. However, that won't stop me from being a regular visitor!

I visited Coffee Society for the first time and I loved the simple welcoming look inside the shop…read more I got the iced blackberry vanilla latte and it was delicious! I wish there was a sugar free option because I'm already craving another one! I wasn't able to try the food options but when I go back I definitely will. I got my coffee to go and it was ready pretty fast.

I've been here a few times and I really want to like it but I have left disappointed literally…read moreevery time. It's a small cute coffee shop by the house but just lacks any sense of friendliness or even good customer service. I typically wouldn't review but I never got helped at the counter today after waiting for quite awhile. 5 people back there actively couldn't help me order a drink after waiting a good while. The food while decent Is rather overpriced and their coffee is truly mid at best. There are just too many coffee shops in Omaha that have gotten it right for this one to be so bad.

Heard great things about this place right off 144th and maple, so I thought to give it a shot. They…read moreopen at 11 am in the morning and close at 9 p.m so nice for a late night snack. I got there somewhat close to closing so they didn't have many options left but the mochi doughnuts looked great regardless. The three flavors I got were Strawberry, Oreo, and churro. The Oreo one caught me off guard because it reminded me of Oreo fluff. Super airy and the Oreo flavor wasn't too overpowering. The mochi doughnuts have a different texture than I expected and aren't like your typical doughnuts. More firm but less airy. It's a good middle ground between regular doughnuts. The other two were great as well and tasted like described. Next time I plan on coming in earlier, so I can try more. They usually have a ton more flavors according to their menu. Can't wait to be back!

My daughter and I stopped by Mochinut when we were in the area a couple weeks ago and it was a good…read moreexperience. We went later in the day so they didn't have a huge selection of donuts left but they still had some good flavors. The employee was really nice as we asked a couple questions because I was a first-timer. My daughter got the mozzerella filled thing, a donut, and one of their cake boba tea things. She loved all of it. The donuts are unique as they taste like mini funnel cakes. Really good but pricey. My daughter loves this place and I'm sure we will be going back at some point.

I can't put anything in about the food because I didn't try the food, but I thought their coffee…read morewas awful. I came here because it said amazing espresso, no burnt taste. I found that to be the opposite the espresso seems burnt to me over roasted, it is not smooth. If you're a coffee connoisseur this is not the place to go. If you want a place to hang out talk to your friends, socialize or you need quick drive-through or maybe you're a latte Drinker and there's enough milk to make the taste of the coffee better than maybe OK. The service was good just not the espresso.

Stopped by quickly to get some caffeine and beans to take home (we use the Rockbrook espresso for…read moreour home espresso machine). I was going to get brewed coffee but saw the special caramel shaken espresso so I switched course. I'm glad I did because it was delicious and not too sweet! It also had 3 shots of espresso so the perfect amount of caffeine. They didn't have full 1 lbs bags of the beans I wanted, but the barista was accommodating and gave me 2 1/2lb bags for the price of the 1lb bag ( a few $$ savings). I didn't go in but peeking in through the window, it looks like there's a good amount of seating to enjoy your coffee or do some work.