We were told by the locals that you could get a very good breakfast for a great price. THEY WERE RIGHT! I had the original breakfast which consisted of Two large eggs, hash browns, two slices of toast and bacon. Others in our group had the Chicken fried steak breakfast and they were impressed. The price we paid was about half of what we would have paid on the west coast where we live. The waitress and service was Very Good. read more

I love where the restaurant is located, it's looks like an old ballroom or something like that. The food is great, it's one of those things that they know how to make good, classic breakfast. The service was ok and the food took a while to come out but I know it was busy so I give them a pass. I would go back if I was looking for a classic breakfast that I know is going to be good. read more

Cook's Cafe - Diners Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

We went on Saturday for brunch it was crowded. They have a seating area outside and parking directly outside the restaurant. On the right side agter entering- there is a coffee shop. On the left is the restaurant. We had to wait for 15 minutes as they were packed. Tip here: you can call to he put on their waiting list. Some other patrons did just that and breezed into the restaurant. We will do that next time. Ambience is very cozy. Lots of coffee related decorations. And feels very homely. Our server was very delightful. She gave us just sufficient time to look at the menu and breezed in with our drinks. We had to wait awhile for our food. But oh my god. It was a great wait. I ordered boozy cold brew with Irish cream. It was delicious. Just great on the coffee and just the right amount of booze. The pork chop specials i ordered was deeeeliiiiiiiicioussssssss!!! The pork chop was succulently juicy and wonderfuly seasoned. The hash crispy as I requested. My eggs over easy was perfectly done. I love this and will be back Pleasant little gem! read more

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Came in for brunch with my wife. Tood about 15 minutes to get a table for 2. Which speaks to the quality if you asked me. (Call ahead) We got seated and ordered drinks and water. I had a screw driver. Our waitress returned to take our order. I had the sweet combo (pancakes, eggs and meat. Subbing out the potatoes for white toast) it was fabulous. Eggs perfect, runny yolk, sausage yummy, and the pancakes and toast couldn't have been better. With the wait worth the stop in read more

Cook's Cafe - Diners Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

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It's a decent spot for a classic breakfast. The complaint that I had is the cheese put in my sandwich was out of place and not that great and I scraped it off. Staff was nice though and it's a cute spot. read more

Cook's Cafe - Diners Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

I've gone twice now, the first time I got the chicken and waffles - delicious! This time I got the baked French toast. Their bacon is also really good! The service is really good! They have been packed both times I've gone. My only complaints would be they probably need to do a deep cleaning (dusting) the bathroom. And they give 3 strips of bacon which seems weird. Used to 2 or 4 with most restaurants- I need an even number! read more

SOOO GOOD! I got the waffle breakfast and the waffle was fluffy and delicious. The syrup is really good too. My fiance got the western omelette and a cinnamon roll. SO GOOD! Definitely recommend! read more

Cook's Cafe is an absolute must for breakfast. The food is consistently delicious, well-prepared, and full of flavor. The staff are friendly, attentive, and make you feel right at home. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, perfect for starting your day on a high note. True to my style, I didn't take any pictures--just enjoyed the experience and every bite. Breakfast at Cook's Cafe is one I'll keep coming back for. read more

We had a 20-30 minute wait for Saturday morning. Fast & kind service. The food is what you'd expect, good, nice sized portion. Nothing fancy, but exactly what you wanted. I had a good sized omelette and their half order of biscuits and gravy was huge!!! Cute decor & I'll definitely be back:) read more

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Delicious home cooking! The waitress was very pleasant. I would go back for sure the next time I am in town.

I love, love, love it here.... The cinnamon rolls are delicious, the French toast chefs kiss, the hash browns are over cooked a lot and dry and the eggs well I can tell the difference in bagged eggs and real eggs and they use liquid bag eggs when you order scrambled eggs and that is disappointing. It doesn't take but 5-10 minutes extra to crack real eggs for scrambled eggs please take this into consideration. read more

I've NEVER experienced a bad meal at Cook's! Plus the wait staff is so so very friendly! read more

Delicious! I love breakfast and brunch so much. My food here did not disappoint! Decided to change it up and got a fried steak which was amazing with hash browns and eggs over easy. Tons of gravy and a plate of berry toast which was fun. So much food but I was famished so I ate every single bite! When we got there they were busy which is always a sign of a good place! Everyone was happy and they had a long slim waiting area which was perfect for casually chatting. Really a beautiful place! Unexpected for a strip mall type building. Service was good despite how busy they were. We loved everything and definitely would come back! :D read more

Cook's Cafe - fried steak which was amazing with hash browns and eggs over easy. Tons of gravy and a plate of berry toast which was yum! - Diners Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

We're fairly new to Lincoln.always on the lookout for a good place to eat, I read several reviews about Cooks. This place is fantastic. Their homemade hash us so good. And, the stuffed Frenchtown is wonderful. ​it is busy at tines. But worth the wait. The service staff is so friendly and helpful. We've eaten there s3v3ral times now and will go again soon. Give this place a try. I don't think you'll be disappointed. read more

good and quick service very nice servers room for me and my 9 kids food was great. and the guy making the coffee josh was kinda cute (:

So when we showed up 4 minutes before they opened and there was a long line to get in already we knew it was going to be good and we were right! Great food, quick service, fair prices and clean. What more do you want? read more

Beautiful ambience - the interior is well decorated and felt spacious even though the restaurant was full when I sat down. The service was also great. I noticed that there were many customers who spoke to the employees like they were regulars and I appreciate a business that cultivates that sort of relationship. The food was reasonably priced but arrived almost cold. I did like their cinnamon coffee. I'd definitely go back and try this place again. read more

Went about 9 on a Wednesday morning and they stayed busy the whole we were there. Definitely a popular spot for the locals. Had a very personable waitress who chatted with our new college student about cats. All the food was good. Portion sizes are huge for the cost. The stuffed waffle was phenomenal. We definitely plan to return when back in town. read more

Cook's Cafe - Stuffed waffle with peanut butter and bacon. - Diners Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

Longer wait, however their service made up for it! Had the waffle breakfast which was good and would have been better if the waffle was crispy! Hubby had the chicken fried steak and enjoyed it with home fries. I tried the cinnamon infused coffee which was ok. I good smell the cinnamon but didn't taste it. I would definitely try again as they have an expansive menu. read more

It was a great breakfast spot! They do not take day of reservations so call before hand! We were quoted 30 minuets but sat in 20! Their coffee shop that's attached isn't up and running yet which was a bummer. Breakfast was great & and good prices. Nothing to shout from the roof top but a good breakfast spot in Lincoln! Service was fair, and there is a parking lot to park in. read more

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Stopped in here for a quick bite to refuel on a red eye road trip. Picked this place simply because it was a short detour from our route and it had great reviews. Pulling up to a full parking lot at the crack of dawn seemed like a good sign. It was about 80% full inside when we initially arrived *15 min after they opened the doors* which I certainly was not expecting. Looks like we found one of the local favorites for breakfast. The atmosphere inside is casual. We were seated immediately & had prompt, friendly service from our waitress. The menu is quite large and certainly has something for everyone. I ordered the vegetarian Benedict. It was very flavorful with the peppers, tomatoes, and perfect hollandaise. I stole a bite of my friends French toast and wasn't too impressed with that. Coffee was constantly replenished and flowing. The only con for me was the booth I sat on. A red velvet material covered in stains didn't give me the best impression initially when being seated and made me question the cleanliness of the establishment- however everything else was solid so I was able to look past this detail.. I'd recommend the owner to replace it soon with a different material such as leather that you can sanitize in case of the inevitable spills, such as leather or a faux leather alternative. Also, the ladies restroom could use a little TLC as well. read more

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I finally went here with a group of friends right after work, off of another friend's recommendation. This place had a neat entrance and was very laid back. Our server Kelsey was really nice! Some of my friends had differences of opinions here, so for the record, this is my review only. One of my friends and I shared our plates. I was able to bless her with paying today! We started off with ordering the cinnamon flavored coffee. Was pretty tasty and to my strength of brew I can handle. I ordered two plates. First, the biscuits and gravy. I really enjoyed as this is my favorite breakfast item wherever I go! Gravy made perfectly and biscuits also done right. I shared half the biscuits and gravy as its a good size order, but for $6, great value! The second plate I ordered was the cinnamon roll, which also came with 2 eggs over medium and well done bacon as I liked. Cinnamon roll was average. My main friend ordered the NY steak & eggs with potatoes and rye toast. I tried the NY steak and it was made excellent to the taste!!! Was an overall great experience here! I would refer anyone here for sure! read more

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This was my first time at the new Cook's Cafe location - but it won't be my last! The outstanding food quality and service traveled with this diner to it's new, more spacious, and more elegant interior. Our server, Timothy was prompt, professional, and genuinely friendly. In fact, everyone we met was friendly - in a very welcoming and helpful way. That's evidence of a well trained and engaged staff - something that's so hard for many restaurants today. I ordered the Full Biscuits and Gravy with home fries, sausage, and eggs (Yup, I was hungry!). The biscuits were soft, fluffy; the eggs done perfectly; and the home fries were just like grandma's! Delicious. The gravy was a touch too thick for me, but tasty and seasoned appropriately. I ordered link sausages and would do patties next time. And the price was a pleasant surprise also compared to so many other places today. Cook's turns out great breakfast and lunch fare...at a fair price...with a smile! read more

I got the Cali omelette. It was way overpriced and did not even come with a side. The cheese for the omelette was on top of it looked like a craft white single (Photo included). The cup of coffee I got was also very week .Hashbrows & service were solid. This was my first time at cooks and I was overall disappointed. I feel like the place has a lot of potential that is not being taken advantage of. read more

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Get there early because this place is always busy!! Why, because it's worth it. Great food and portions.

And about 21 days later, here we are for lunch testing. I am planning The Duke hamburger, rare, and a side of onion rings. B has requested Hot Beef Sandwich. This is excellent everything! Our lunch was real good but agree we liked breakfast better. Rare burger was dang well done cooked, hot beef sandwich and vegs...was ok. Would not come again for lunch read more

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Such a lovely humble cafe located in an area that I always commute by. Glad to have finally visited this place. I ordered the waffles & chicken. The waffles were fluffy and decadent. I simply wished the chicken was a bit more crunchy and savory. Other than that the service was fast! Ordered an oat milk brown sugar hot latte as well! Beware if you are not of Caucasian descent be prepared for the stares!!! read more

We were told 40min wait but got in within 15 minutes! Everyone was polite. The food was perfectly priced. Great value for the amount of food you get. Our food did take a little longer than expected but worth the wait. read more

Cook's Cafe - Stuffed French Toast with side of breakfast potatoes. Chicken fried steak platter with hashbrowns - Diners Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

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Second visit was better than the first, packed house this time so had a 45 minute wait but totally worth it, they do take reservations so would advise you call ahead on weekends. This time we ordered the country fried steak and eggs, chicken and waffles, cherry and chocolate French toast special and the maxi breakfast combo, everything was amazing especially the country fried steak it was ridiculously good. Our server was outstanding took amazing care of us even though she was crazy busy she didn't skip a beat and made sure we where well taken care of. read more

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Breakfast here is always awesome. Great staff, great food and I will keep coming back. Love it here.

Passing through from San Francisco to Ohio and found this gem of a cafe. Ordered the country fried steak and it comes w hash browns, two eggs AND toast. It was very good. What a steal at $10. read more

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Never in my life have I had a problem cutting pancakes. Usually you can cut a pancake with a fork ... not the pancakes I got - I couldn't even cut the pancakes with a knife! I kid you not - the pancakes were rubbery. The waitress was kind enough to get me a new plate of pancakes. I was able to eat some of the new plate of pancakes, but they were bland. Besides the rubbery pancakes, I had to kill a black ant that was crawling around the bowl that held coffee creamer. This was inside the restaurant - not patio dining. Thankfully the screwdriver I ordered was good! No need to ever go back. read more

The classic breakfast is our go to. Try it with the link sausage, it will change your life. Service staff very friendly. Coffee was average. Would go again. Atmosphere was pretty chill. read more

Met friends for breakfast. Service was very good. Food arrived hot and very tasteful. I had a pancake ILO toast. The pancake was the size of the dinner plate and was very fluffy and delicious. The restaurant was clean. read more

Things actually started well when we were told there would be about a 20 minute wait but got seated in around 10. However that was where the positive surprises ended. After being seated it took nearly 10 minutes just to be asked what we wanted to drink and then longer to get the drinks. The coffee tasted like it had been aged on the burner, and they only had non dairy creamer. We do acknowledge that many places are short staffed and we considered that while calmly waiting 30+ minutes to be asked what we wanted to eat, while the staff was walking in circles and organizing coffee mugs. It got to to the point where as much as we hate feeling inconsiderate we had to flag a waitress down to order the food. Then after ordering it took longer than expected to get the food and also another surprise of 5 waitresses helping bring the food out, which was more than I had ever seen in a restaurant of that size so kind of killed the understaffed excuse I was making to try to be empathetic. The food itself left much to be desired despite what we had thought sounded like a pretty cool menu..all in all this is not a place I feel I'd have any desire to return to. I never blame the wait staff for these issues but think that there should be someone there who can manage things to run smoother. read more

Cook's Cafe - Chicken fried steak - Diners Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

I've only had breakfast here...which is always difficult due to the extensive menu! This is basic good - eggs, breakfast meats, chicken-fried steak, eggs Benedict, etc. Wonderful meals, quirky decor, and exceptionally friendly service! I can't recommend this restaurant enough! read more

The food looks so good it's the stuffed waffle I can't wait to try it I HOPE ITS GOOD read more

Cook's Cafe - Stuffed waffle - Diners Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

Always excellent Love the Benedict's Great service Always busy which is a great thing read more

This is the cutest breakfast nook with its Art Deco decor, plus the breakfast is outstanding! You can choose between 10 toppings on your waffles, but I was feeling strawberries today. Don't miss the cinnamon coffee. Service was excellent. read more

Cook's Cafe - Eggs, ham, waffle with strawberries - Diners Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

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Absolutely delicious. I'm a Biscuits & Gravy connoisseur, & this was delicious. I ordered it with sausage, with the biscuits. The sausage was crispy and awesome. Waitresses were always near & ready for a coffee refill. Place opened at 6am, and had a line at the door by 7am. You want great food, incredible atmosphere, and the sweetest waitresses in town, eat here! read more