Friendly service and a great location with a drive-through makes this long time local favorite continue to be successful. Going through the drive-through takes a little bit longer than other places, but that is because they're making fresh smoothies and all of your drinks by hand... No pressing buttons on a machine here. I love that they have several daily flavors of coffee available and it's really easy to drive through or stop in and grab beans to take home. read more

Yummy smoothie and great service!!! thank you, looking forward to coming back to try some coffee as they have sooooo many flavors!

Immaculate location, vibes, aura, customer service, cold/hot drinks. Love this. If this place has no fans I am dead.

The beverage I recieved was so good that I came back for a second time. The employee's who work there are friendly and create a positive atmosphere the flow is definitely something I'd keep coming back. My sis suggested to try the Lincoln coffee espresso and they're much better than Starbucks and scooters. They actually carry a variety of syrups that most place won't. That probably the biggest reason this place sets apart from the rest. They aren't continually discontinuing syrups based on flow, but rather offering a variety. read more

One of my favorite coffee shops across the entire country. Found this place in 2000. I left Lincoln in 2001 and never stopped thinking about this place. The have three best iced coffee you will ever get, because they use toddy. If you don't know what Toddy is, then you have been having crap iced coffee, because it's either old brewed coffee just chilled, or it's a hot espresso shot with cold water added. This place uses toddy and it will spoil your taste buds for any other iced coffee. If you are a coffee lover this place is worth it. read more

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Has been a while since I've been in this place but was here a few minutes ago for 2 hot drinks. All just right as usual and different people attending today. She is more friendly and helpful than most previous stops here. I'll be back! read more

Good coffee from a small business. However, the drive thru is not a very good set up and it takes sooooo long for just one coffee I truly don't get why it would take that much time read more

They are SO NICE and the drinks are really great! The smoothies are delicious and real fruit- I often find smoothies at coffee shops to be too sweet or fake, but this one is great. I got a mocha and it was absolutely delicious. The baristas are more than willing to help you find the perfect drink for you. It's a lovely quaint little shop that's definitely worth checking out read more

Not a good "first time" experience. I will most definitely not be returning. The coffee was okay, the internet did not work so I could not get my work done, and two young ladies just walk in and make themselves free elaborate drinks as I'm paying for my expensive one. I let the employee know the internet/password was not working- she did not seem to care. read more

Smiling frindly staff. Hazelnut mocha is not too bad. Little Christmas tree sticker is very cute. read more

Lincoln Espresso - a coffee cup with a christmas tree on it - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

FUN! I enjoyed stopping by here earlier today. I met with Audie who was very pleasant and fun to chat with. His recommendation for a hot drink to "wake me" up was perfect. One triple espresso with "Cinnamon Roll" flavorin'. Yea, I'm dragging today and thought I could use a boost. Half way through this drink, I felt like running to the other side of Lincoln. I have to admit, this is one of those places where I most likely would not have visited, but the outside décor caught my fun. Inside and outside are splashed with fun Christmas decorations. I hope you enjoy the pictures! One could really relax here. I would definitely come back again for some hot chocolate with a twist. The huge selection of flavors for all the different drinks they make is really something I enjoyed seeing. Only people who really enjoy what they do in this business can be so creative - IMHO of course. Google has a hit on a 3rd party website who has a good clear menu image. This is my second work trip to Lincoln. I have no idea if I will be returning but if I do, I know exactly where to go for hot (or cold) cup of fun. :-) Ok, time to do some laps around the capital building or scale it, because I am feeling AWAKE NOW! Thanks Audie!! read more

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I have been a jury member across the street from Lincoln Espresso for the past couple of weeks. I have found this little coffee shop to be an oasis in my day. All of the different drinks that I have ordered (from protein smoothies - of which there are NUMEROUS combinations of flavors- to hot specialty coffee drinks, to blended coffee drinks have been delicious! The owner as well as his staff have been friendly, and welcoming. They have allowed me a quiet place to enjoy my drinks.... and days I feel a little more relational, they have engaged in light hearted conversation. It is obvious that they have a number of regulars who really enjoy this stop in their day. Their beans are roasted right here in Lincoln and have a wonderful flavor! I highly recommend it to anyone who considers themselves a coffee connoisseur as well as those who enjoy a flirtation of coffee flavor in their drinks...... It is even for those who don't care for coffee, but enjoy a great smoothie or steamer. I have driven by for years, but no more! From now on, when I get to Lincoln, this will definitely be one of my stops! read more

Super friendly service and even better coffee and smoothies! My boyfriend and I think we found our new spot, super cute little place. Makes you feel right at home. Coffee was AMAZING. Smoothie was DELICIOUS 100% best coffee I've had, and I'm a barista. read more

This place is amazing and delicious with tons of options to pick from. I prefer the Elvis with peanut butter, bananas, and honey to sweeten it up. But when it comes down to it the employees they are not always consistent with it so sometimes it will taste bad for example the Elvis sometimes there's no peanut butter or banana or honey some time's , but if you get it correctly made it taste way better amazing. So if you go there give it two try's or more before you judge it to much. read more

A little overpriced which I don't mind especially during this Pandemic because I know local places need it but I got a 16 oz latte that had no coffee flavor and made the price not worth it at all. read more

Great coffee! Fast service! The parking/drive thru area is a little cramped (especially in a large Ram Rebel truck) but the barista was nice, made a good drink, and even included a few extra stickers for me. read more

First time here. Really love the fresh expresso and great service. Can't wait to come back tomorrow!

Lve their coffee and convenience when I'm working downtown. Speedy service, great taste, love it.

We were lucky to find this place when we passed through town. Cute coffee shop with excellent coffee and a huge selection of smoothies. The owner is extremely nice and friendly. Highly recommend Lincoln Espresso! read more

I guess I'm going to have to stop coming here. Just bought a large coffee and it's completely cold! I can't understand why this place is so popular! read more

Not the worst, but not the best coffee shop I've been to. The iced chai I had was tasty, but expensive. I did appreciate the variety of coffee, tea, and smoothies they offered. I would visit again but only through the drive-thru. The interior spaces were cluttered and outdated, kind of reminding me of a garage sale. Oddly enough, there were storage fridges scattered around and the stuffed monkeys were interesting to say the least! read more

Heard some good comments on this coffee house so decided to give it a try tonight. We left home and drove by Scooters, where we usually get our coffee, and got to Lincoln Espresso at 7:36 pm. Sign says closes at 8:00 pm. No one was there, lights off. So we drove back to Scooters. Where we will always get our coffee. read more

Ordered the Soccer Mom smoothie for @hugepop who reported "it tasted good." I think that says enough.

Probably the worst latte I've ever had...seriously, I've had gas station lattes that were better. It literally tasted like they poured some vanilla syrup and foamed milk over day-old burnt coffee. I upped it from 1-star to 2-stars because the owner and his colleague are really nice, but it's just that bad. I will likely come back and try something different because I believe in second chances and the reviews of others are good...I hope they do better next time! read more

The outside of the place looks janky, but the owner and staff are super friendly aaaand the quality of the coffee is really good. Better than Sbux read more

This is the ONLY place to purchase coffee in Lincoln! Everyone who works there including the, man in charge, are wonderful and extremely helpful. They have the best tasting coffee (hot and blended), and blended juice drinks too. My best friend who used to live here comes back to visit her parents and friends. I had her daughter with me once when my daughter and I decided we wanted some blended coffee. We took her to Lincoln Espresso and since she wasn't into coffee we got her one of the blended fruit drinks. Now everytime they come into town they have to stop there. She's now totally addicted to those drinks, lol! Do yourself a favor and make sure you give them a try and you'll see why so many of us are "addicted" to not just the coffee and fruit drinks they serve but the awesome customer service! read more

Butterscotch Latte was the best thank you! Great service, definitely going back there as much as possible.

I come to Lincoln Espresso every day for my lunch hour! They are so helpful and have the best espressos and smoothies in town. Thank you Lincoln Espresso for providing Lincoln with the best service! Tara read more

Need a handy caffeine-fix go to in DT LNK? Don't blow past Lincoln Espresso and their rocking new logo. This staple has been around 21 years and never fails to include stickers on the spouts - ingenious spill prevention! I've tagged along with my mom through the drive through many times over many of the past 21 years and would definitely recommend as a must patron hidden gem of a work space in Fall 2018. Solidarity with the owner who kept the shop and drive thru open all by himself on Labor Day and didn't mind me chatting him up. He actually chatted me up first for snapping this pic of the chalk art and showed me another board best seen from behind the counter. They HAVE VEGAN MILK OPTIONS - soy, almond, and rice - and the bean juice is always good. Never had any burnt product here. Wish there were less exploitative menu items such as the smoothies that unaltered all have dairy. Hopefully they will catch on and ride the wave soon but until then I plan to keep making them open new cartons of rice milk for my iced chais and You should too! And hey, while there may be no ethical consumption under capitalism, at least it's not Starbucks! Cheers!!! read more

Hubs and I walked over from the capital building after touring the lovely building. We needed a pick up and found a cool oasis inside Lincoln Espresso. I had a low carb mocha blender and hubs had coffee with cream. Great thing about the blender was that it stayed blended, not like those other places that start with S and you end up with frozie icy stuff and no coffee yumminess. It hit the spot, the cute little gal working was a sweetheart, Ann? maybe? She was super friendly and working her tail off. We'd go back for more. read more

OMG this place is awesome! I couldn't believe there was only one review. Extremely fast, friendly, and the coffee and muffin I got was delicious! I am a barista for a big company and this small local business beats the big guys in my humble opinion! I'm going back for sure. All stars! read more

I am giving this five stars, but only because of the exceptional service I receive from the barista Tiana. She is always beyond helpful and friendly, and always greets me with the biggest smile. Every drink I get from her is always great. I would only come back if she was working because the service I have received from the other baristas here has not been up to par. read more

Had a staff celebration at the end of the year catered by Lincoln Espresso. Audie and his Espresso group came early to set everything up and brought some neat extra touches that were a hit with the group the group of 85! Planned ahead and kept the line super small. NOT his first time. Will definitely ask back read more

I always stop when coming through Lincoln. Great espresso and nice locally owned place.

Cute building and friendly and many flavors available but I did not experience a good latte.

I'm 49 and I've been drinking coffee since my late teens. Lincoln Espresso has fantastic products and excellent customer service! I will continue to shop here for years! Highly recommend!!! read more

i am a previous barista, and i have been looking for so long for a coffee shop around campus that serves actual fresh espresso that doesn't taste bitter like starbucks or any of those other places. i finally found that high quality espresso here! read more