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!

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.

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!

Love this place for to-go drinks and snacks. The menu is large. They have matcha, coffee, even…read morealcohol drinks to go. There's affogatos. It seems like they have international food and snacks because there's items on the shelves I don't normally see in Nebraska. Service is quick. The matcha ube drink I got was good! It provided that extra midday boost that I needed. Ambiance is welcoming and chill. There's a few places to sit. I recommend!

Was in the Old market area with friends, so I thought I would give this location a shot. They have…read moretons of food, drinks, and snack options. I was in a tea mood, so I got matcha with a shot of strawberry puree. My drink was both creamy and sweet which is what you expect in high quality matcha. Their drinks come with oat milk but you can change that upon request. What I really like about this Godega Market location is that it's intertwined with the Old Market Passageway. It's just a cute spot with tons of history and delicious restaurants nearby. Perfect for a quick drink right before a meal. This location also has tons of outdoor seating and some indoor seating as well. Definitely my favorite location versus the one in Aksarben. Can't wait to be back!

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!

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:)

I enjoy frequenting coffee shops in my spare time and have visited many in my travels, none compare…read moreto the atmosphere and service that I experienced at Zen. The baristas there are incredibly kind and took the time to spark conversation with me, making me feel welcomed. One example was how Olivia (one of the baristas there) would ask me how my work was coming along with my dissertation and took interest in it! How cool is that?! She found it fascinating and remembered all that about me and it made me feel seen and felt like I had a home there. Every time I entered those doors, my spirits were lifted with encouragement and motivation accompanied by the scent of amazing coffee. Rarely do I find a place that I would regularly visit, however, this place is one of those hidden gems that is built upon the awesome people who work there. I would highly recommend stopping by here to see for yourself.

I'm back for fall! Love love love the fall drinks, perfect to try with the coffee flights!…read more Note: if you get the Belgian it comes with the mini Belgian waffle!

Apart of my "Omaha coffee trials" reviews, I plan to review all coffee shops in Omaha!…read more I LOVEEEEEE the ambiance that this place has, it makes you feel like you have stepped into another universe. It's quiet, has a small amount of sunlight that comes in and brightens the place up, and there's seating upstairs that looks over the lower level seating. It's gorgeous inside. They carry local baked goods like Osos baked goods and they also have ice cream which I find fun! Their coffee syrup selection is vast, if you like a fun syrup you need to come here. The espresso was a little too sour for me, I did like the flavor combo of white mocha and sugar cookie though! They also have alternative milks which I appreciate. We each had a cream cheese danish that was SO good, the barista even warmed it up for us. It was a lovely experience!

13th street coffee hasn't changed a bit since I left. I'm glad they are still in business and the…read morevibe is the same! So many late nights coming here to study during college, my friends and I made so much memories here. Such a local gem in Old market! My favorite drink are Italian soda with cream and Turtle Latte! They have an extensive menu of drinks and there is options for everyone! Service here is always so friendly and helpful! Parking is on the street, can be tough during the weekend. Thank you 13th street for being such an important part of our college lives!

Another stop on my coffee tour in Omaha!…read more Seating inside and outside! Free WiFi! Dogs allowed! And connects to the Nodest Plant Store. Cold brew with cream: too acidic (affording to my wife) and tastes more like an ice coffee and less like a cold brew. Maybe could have used more water? The acidity was very harsh. The latte was great, very smooth espresso paired with a yummy made in house brown sugar syrup. This is not the place to go if you like flavors as they only have ONE flavor. The brown sugar flavor is wonderful though! The person working was very patient as I looked over the menu for several minutes. Overall, a wonderful experience and it's beautiful inside!

Coffee: excellent…read more Pastries: excellent. Waitstaff: hipsters. Seating: with plants Prices: pretty fair!

If you blink, you might miss her... she's a flight of stairs down below, tucked away off Jones St!…read moreBut when you walk in, holy comfort. Because I am a woman in my mid forties, I HAD to try one of their specials aptly named "Hello Kitty"; but make her hot! I do love a strong hazelnut flavor to my lattes and this gal didn't disappoint. Very smooth, zero irritation on the stomach, with a smidge of a caramel kick at the end. Requested oat milk out of preference - or maybe habit? - but she was wonderful. I had my eyes on a few of those cupcakes in their display case and never mind those breakfast sammies listed on their menu... next time, next time... Can we talk about their study rooms for a minute?! Where was this when I was deep in the studies?! Perfect place for a small gathering of sorts, especially in their $20/hr conference room. But those bathroom stall doors... does that green not just make you happy?! If urban coffee shops filled with art from local artists, big plush comfy couches, lived in comfy chairs, or just dig the vibe of a downtown coffee shop, try them! If you aren't a coffee lover, there's other drinks on the menu for indulgent purposes, along with some pretty neat combos; flavored cold foams with such-and-such...

Fantastic! Solid community coffee house vibes. I love the community happenings wall. Ample comfy…read moreseating, plenty of space, and even a dedicated quiet area for studying! The desserts are SO good, and the coffee and tea varieties are awesome. Good selection of herbal teas and drinks if you're avoiding caffeine--I got an iced hibiscus and chamomile tea blend that was superlative. Super friendly staff. Really patient and kind when I realized I hadn't specified decaf for my coffee drink, and remade it immediately. Can't wait to return for open-mic night or one of their other events! Or just to stay and read awhile...