Yum! While traveling thru Lincoln Nebraska, we had breakfast at the Engine House Cafe and were so pleased! We asked the waitress about the local favorites, and the Eggs Benedict was at the top of the list. The menu description referred to it as some of the best on the planet, so I gave it a try. I had never had Eggs Benedict before....it was great!! My husband had the sausage gravy biscuit platter and it was yummy too. Hash browns were crispy and tasty. Cafe decor includes fire house memorabilia and a large American flag that is beautiful on the brick wall. You won't be disappointed. read more

It was super busy on Sunday morning, but the food was great and the atmosphere was fantastic. They need a bigger place.

I finally got around to trying out Engine House and I'm glad I did! This place has good food, excellent service, and wonderful charm. I went on a Sunday morning with my boyfriend, and when we got there the place was packed. We ended up having to wait for a while, and then volunteered to sit at the bar so we could eat a bit faster. Sitting at the bar ended up being fine, and it certainly made our hungry tummies happier! I ordered an eggs benedict, and it was pretty damn good. The eggs ARE NOT poached (which would be my major complaint), but the english muffin was huge, the bacon was crisp, and the hollandaise sauce was good and the dish wasn't drowning in it. Even without the poached eggs this benny is pretty amazing. I got hash browns with it, and they were extremely undercooked and I lean the other way-I like them nice and crispy. If you're like me and you like them crispy, I'd make sure to put in a special request with your server. My boyfriend got one of their potato platters, and the bite I had was sinfully good. These dishes are heart attacks on a plate. Country style potatoes smothered in cheese, meat, sauces, eggs....oh wow. The decor in this place is awesome. There's exposed brick everywhere and memorabilia from its days as an actual fire station. There's lots of history in this space and you can tell they take pride in it. Last but not least, this place had wonderful service. I didn't once complain about my hash browns (I had plenty to eat and I didn't consider it that big of a deal) but the manager noticed that I hadn't eaten them. He asked if I had ordered them undercooked and I said no. He apologized and said he'd talk to the kitchen. What attentive service! I'll definitely be back to try this place again. read more

So fire! worth it 100%. Great food and great customer service!! Im from california and it was better than anything over there

I've always loved this place... Not that Lincoln is a that big of a city or anything, but this place perfectly captures small town dining in a way few other places in Lincoln can anymore. I always go for the potato platters, a good hearty breakfast without being overly greasy. Reasonable prices, friendly service, neat-o torpedo building, great food, what's not to like? Really, the fact that it is always packed for breakfast tells you as much as you need to know. read more

Engine House Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

Im not sure where to start with this one, I guess first off my waitress was very nice and the cook was very accommodating being it was 10am and I wanted hot beef with mashed potatoes. THAT is were my expectations turn for the worst. even with everything freshly made the food was subpar at best, I cant imagine that anything else everyone else is raving about this place can be 180 degree turn around and be fantastic! its not hard to make what I had and at best it sucked. moving on the place is FILTHY at best and the bathroom is disgusting. dam good thing I didn't have to poop! sorry Havelock but this place is just nasty and I cant even imagine what the kitchen looked like. STAY AWAY from this one folks. read more

Great pancakes (I had the apple cinnamon pancake) and I really enjoyed the scenery! The raspberry lemonade was one of the best lemonades that I have ever tasted. I would definitely go again! read more

A real greasy spoon of a diner in an old fire station, where a "small" portion means regular portion. I enjoyed the veggie bene - a vegetarian benedict, which is ecactly what it was. Prepare to get stuffed. read more

Cute place to have breakfast if you don't mind having to wait. They have a large menu with some creative takes on the traditional breakfast, like their captain's special which is hashbrowns and veggies and cheese on the bottom, egg on top and toast on the side. Aside from the tasty meal, my favorite part is that I didn't feel like I was going to go into a food coma afterwards. You get a decent portion size for a decent price (not super cheap, but definitely not expensive) and you get good quality food. The waitresses were quick and everyone seemed happy! Great place to go! read more

When we got there for brunch around 9 am, the line was already out the door--a testament to how good the food is. Luckily, we only had to wait around 10 min before being seated. It's a small place, so get ready to get cozy with your neighbors. I ordered the ham & cheese omelet. Not a super bold choice, perhaps, but it was cooked well and the half-size was the perfect amount of food. The hash browns were the right amount of crispy. My friend loved her pancakes. Next time I want to try the Eggs Benedict. Service was good, especially considering how busy they were. As a brunch junkie, I approve and will be back! read more

Found this place when looking for a place to get some breakfast on our way out of Lincoln on Christmas Eve. They were extremely busy. Despite this, the staff members were very friendly and super efficient. From the moment a couple stood up to leave, they had the table bussed, cleaned, menus set, and where seating me and my wife within 60 seconds. I ordered the Chicken-fried-Chicken breakfast. It was really good. The chicken was crispy and well seasoned. They didn't refill drinks unless we flagged down a server, but this was expected considering how busy they were. The servers were running back and forth constantly without any break the entire time we were there. I would definitely recommend this place. read more

Wait staff and hostess were fantastic and really kept things moving. Hands down the best wait staff we have seen post-COVID. Food was wonderful, everyone loved their breakfast choice. Charming historical location. read more

Best breakfast in Lincoln! The space is a converted engine house in the Havelock. The environment is bustling with energy and good food. The "world's best" eggs Benedict lives up to the name. I rarely get anything but that. There is usually a waiting line so expect to wait outside. This can be an issue in the winter time. read more

Love the platters and the eggs Benedict it's the best breakfast in outside of my wife's kitchen. read more

Engine House Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

I'm a sucker for their veggie eggs Benedict! I also love their veggie breakfast burrito. They always give you a hearty side of hash browns that are nice and crisp (I hate soggy hash browns, so this is quite important to me!). The service is great considering how busy they get for breakfast, and I love the atmosphere; it feels like a classic breakfast diner where you know everybody! read more

If you want a delicious traditional diner type breakfast look no further . A bit greasy but I think it hits the spot!! Good coffee too . Can get pretty busy here though. read more

Friendly, fast, and frequented - by locals, regulars, and others. Good, solid breakfast food. Nice-sized portions and well prepared. A classic diner for breakfast and other meals of your day. Try it. read more

It seems like I'll get a ton of flack for rating this place only three stars...as many of the locals have a die-hard appreciation and cult-like love for the quirky place. Im not from Lincoln, so my idea of good breakfast might be a little different. It seems like Lincoln has only a spattering of local food places and many chains. The food in comparison to local chains was good. In comparison to local, popular restaurants I've been to before-not so great. The place is owned by a family-it seems like they all work there and run it together which is really sweet and admirable. The Father was teaching his daughters some good lesson about hard work which is rare these days-so kudos to you, dude! He was also very dedicated and friendly. I ordered an omelet with fruit. The fruit looked like it came from a can with syrup. The mushrooms on my omelet were definitely from a can and the spinach was once frozen. I understand that food can be pricey and small business is expensive but this place seems popular enough to offer fresh ingredients and still make some money. The atmosphere was alright. It was definitely cool being in an old firehouse, everything was a bit outdated and kitschy but I appreciated the ambience. The food was really only mediocre hence the three stars. It seems like the people make this place great. Definitely better than a chain joint like Denny's! read more

All around great breakfast place. Food- 4.5 stars. Great omelet with chili and jalapeños. Very good hash browns and toast on the side. Awesome sausage gravy and biscuits as well. Wifey got eggs benedict which she said were good, and she is a benedict snob. Atmosphere- 5 stars. It's in and old firehouse... What more can you want. They even have fire hoses and other firehouse-esque stuff laying around. Service- 5 stars. Super nice and perfectly timed. Value- 4.5 stars. Good deal not great. read more

This place is always packed for very good reason. Their food is delicious. Their eggs Benedict is PERFECTION. The servers are friendly and efficient. Highly recommend! read more

The Engine House was the perfect place for a casual brunch! Everything from the people to the atmosphere was welcoming and the food was delicious! My party of 3 quickly pulled up a seat at the counter and the staff was attentive and quick. We had a omelet with hash browns, cheesesteak with onion rings, a bacon cheeseburger, and a pancake and it was all delicious, reasonably portioned (we were all full when we left!) and reasonably priced! Everyone should try out the Engine House Cafe! read more

Went for my first visit for fathers day. The place was busy as should be expected from a smaller restaurant so there was a slight wait to be seated and also a longer than normal wait for the food. That wait is moot compared to the food that comes on your plate. I ordered the chicken fried steak with 2 eggs, hash browns and toast. Top notch for price. The only problem with this place are patrons who stay at their table long after their food has been consumed. Move along there are other people who want to enjoy the food and waitresses who need more tips and they deserve them tips. Can't wait to go back for lunch sometime. read more

This is a quaint local great brunch spot in Havelock. It's been there for years yet I've never been here. Shame on me! Thanks Roger! read more

Engine House Cafe - Veggie Sausage Eggs Bene - that's right I added meat on a veggie bene!!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

Man I love this place and food. However, the wait is too long!!! If you want to have a quick breakfast not the place especially on weekends. But the ambience and service is good. read more

EGGS BENEDICT! I could talk about the fast and friendly service, or the neighborhood feel of the place but the food is the real star. Coffee is good, food is good, Engine House is just plain good. read more

Best Eggs Benedict in the whole wide universe - hands down. The sauce hollandaise has the perfect balance: mostly creamy, and without being overpowering, you can definitely taste the lemon juice. The poached egg is not too runny, but definitely not dry. Go for the Canadian bacon, even though the ham and the bacon are great, too. One of my favorite places in town not just for breakfast. read more

I have been going to Engine House for a over a year. Not only did i receive bad service, but it was the WORST service ever. The waitress was horrible! I had to approach the cash register twice to get Coffee refills before i said something! Yea, the food is great, but it didnt make up for the bad service. Also, its sad that another waitress had to apologize for the our horrible waitress' actions. read more

The Engine House Cafe is a standard breakfast establishment. I'm not quite sure why it's so popular, but they make a good egg. Coffee is mediocre and it can be cold. read more

Best place in town for breakfast. Always friendly with fast service. Haven't tried lunch but heard it is really good also. Nice warm homestyle feeling! read more

This place is very busy especially on a weekend for brunch. I got the steak eggs benedict and it was very good. The meat was not dry and it was of ample thickness. For a place that's busy the service is very fast. I recommend the chocolate chip pancakes. read more

Love the historic charm of the place first of all and the vibe. Service is always friendly and speedy with firehouse sized portions! If you leave hungry it's your own fault! Love the omelets so fluffy and light! And they actually serve crispy hash browns !! They have decent coffee! Staff is super nice! Kitchen staff too! They keep the place clean!! Parking is a bit of a hassle on the weekends but not too bad! It's a great local joint where the locals go to eat! And to make it better it's in an awesome historic building that's full if character!! read more

I usually eat breakfast here with the crew every Friday. It has good food a great wait staff and prices are fair.

My friend and I want to go to Lincoln for the first time and we were informed about this breakfast place, so we had to check it out. We did have to wait a few minutes to be seated, but that was no issue for us, as we wanted some good food. I had a delicious burrito that was the perfect size. My friend enjoyed his breakfast, as well. Will return the next time in Lincoln. read more

Pretty disappointed. Based on Yelp, I expected at least acceptable. I really do not consider myself a food snob. I mean, I love gas station hot dogs! But not this. :( BLT- less than good. Seriously, how does one screw that up? Well, I'll ask the kitchen crew, because they did. It just tasted off? maybe Miracle Whip instead of mayo? I'm not sure. It just wasn't right. Side salad- Less than fresh. But edible. Boring. Chicken fingers- pretty decent. A little dry, but ok. Fruit salad- disgusting!! I think my kid was drunk when we left, as that was so old, it had turned and was now bad wine. Imagine Boone's Farm, only worse. Service- friendly, but a little awkward. I really wanted to like this place. But it missed the mark. Another table got onion rings, and they looked good. Heard good things about their breakfast. IF, and that's a big IF, we ever try again, maybe we'll try breakfast. However, I'm in NO RUSH to give it another go. read more

This should have been a five star rating as the this was a five star (alcohol free, sadly) brunch, with five star service, but I must rate the entire experience which includes the wait in the sun out front. Naturally, with great food and service there is a waiting list; which is why there should be, in this reviewer's opinion, more than a single bench out front to accommodate the throngs of hungry future patrons. The chicken fried steak was terrific though so all was forgiven in the end. read more

This is a wonderfully quaint place to stop for breakfast. The service is fantastic and the food is wonderful. There are great vegetarian options like the garden veggie omelet with steamed vegetables. The eggs were cooked to perfection and the hash browns are the best I have had. read more

Engine House Cafe - Veggie omelet with wheat toast and hash browns - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

My wife and I came here after a 25 mile bike ride. This we ordered a lot of food. I enjoyed my prime rib sandwich. The wife's grilled chicken sandwich was very dry. Her steamed vegetables from a bag were overlooked. The garlic in the garlic mashed potatoes did not seem to have been roasted prior to adding it. We both had pie. My strawberry rhubarb pie was ok. Her sour cream raisin pie was over spiced and you could not taste the sour cream. Service was good. read more

Engine House Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

Loved this place. Pros: their onion rings are the best in town. No really THE BEST!! My husband ordered a burger was really great also I had the buiscits and gravy platter it was amazing. The eggs are like homemade masterpieces. Their jelly it amazing. Like its homemade and packaged. So yummy. Services was fast and everyone was very kind. Refilled my coffee 5 times I never drink that much but I couldn't say no to a smiling face with that. Cons: Place is really small and very popular. Some tables by the waiting area are awkward when people are hanging over your shoulder while you eat. Their hours on most of the day they close at 2 and it's so good I could eat 3 courses there too bad!! read more

Cleanliness 4 Service 4 Food 3 Overall 3 Went here this past weekend for brunch at about 9:30AM. Like has been said this is a busy time and there was a line inside the door waiting to be seated. However, we were seated relatively fast and didn't wait long. I ordered one of their platters and shared a pancake with a friend. The food was good, exactly what you would expect though. I mean it had country potatoes, eggs, cheese, veggies, and meat on it. It also had toast. Might have been that i didn't get something fancy, but what I ordered isn't hard to cook, thus you can go just about to any other place that serves something similar and get the same food. It was good food, it just didn't offer anything truly unique. The pancake was good as well. We ordered the Cran-nut one and it was, again, good but not something that surprised me. Service overall was good and I have no complaints on the place. Good place to eat, would eat there again. However i would get something different next time since some of their food you can get at many other breakfast places. read more

Enjoyed the atmosphere. Prices seemed reasonable and they had lots of good breakfast/brunch options. Food was mediocre, though. Hot beef sandwich came with a skimpy serving of beef. Prime rib on the prime rib eggs Benedict special was scrappy. Eggs and hash browns were good and the kids enjoyed the pancake and waffle. read more