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.

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.

Stories has been around for ages, and I've been meaning to try it. Finally got the opportunity this…read morepast Saturday. Sadly, no pictures, we were too engrossed in conversation. The location on 204th Street in Gretna is clean, open, inviting ... but noisy. It's one of those warehouse-type settings where you really have to work at having a private conversation. Seating is expecially comfortable in the big chairs, but then you have to schootch them close together and lean in so you can hear each other, which is unfortunate. Granted, tables are set far apart, but this should be in addition to. Coffee was delicious, but the beignet bites were just so-so. Granted, one should not expect New Orleans beignets outside of New Orleans, but these little donut puffs had only a light dusting of powdered sugar (which I actually was thankful for because I wore black pants!), and there was a not-overly-pleasant surprise inside with an indistinguishable creamy substance that was sort of like the inside of a brown sugar cinnamon poptart, only less so. I hadn't been expecting that. The yogurt parfait was substantial and delicious. (The staff was friendly and helpful when making selections, but it didn't occur to me to ask about fillings.) I might visit again, but maybe at one of the other locations, if acoustics were more promising.

Good service! The drive through was not "fast" but it didn't take an unreasonable amount of time…read more But the strawberry banana blender is fantastic!

Karma Koffee is a great local coffee spot in west Omaha! I absolutely love their build your own…read morebreakfast sandwich and so many of their iced coffees. I have loved their speciality strawberry shortcake iced latte and love the Kosmic Krunch. Staff here are also so welcoming and friendly. When I stopped in to get my friend a birthday coffee, I asked if they could write happy birthday on the cup which they gladly did. They said to tell her happy birthday from everyone there which was so sweet! It has a bit of seating inside and always seems to be a popular spot for meetings or people catching up. I have loved everything I have tried here and I love the decor/overall vibe.

Karma Koffee has a really great vibe and an inclusive, welcoming environment that immediately…read morestands out. It was a packed house when I visited, so clearly a lot of people love it. I ordered the build-your-own breakfast sandwich and went with one of their listed favorites: an asiago bagel with egg, cheese, and pork sausage. It was good, but at around $10, it felt a little pricey for what you get. For my beverage, I ordered the maple chai, which I was excited about, but unfortunately the flavor fell a bit flat and didn't really taste like maple or chai. I love the mission and atmosphere, and I'm glad it exists in Omaha, but I'm not sure I'd go back based on my experience. That said, given how busy it was, it could've just been an off day for me.

If you want a quite coffee shop to go read a book, do some work or just have a cup of coffee with a…read morefriend, this is the place for you. The decor is minimal but I loved the different gold mirrors. When I ordered the cashier at the counter was all smiles and just a delight to talk to, she was super friendly. She was very helpful since it was the first time being there she explained everything so it was easy to make a good decision. I ordered a flight so I was able to sample for different signature flavors. My favorite was the Midnight Coconut and Crème Brûlée. I would recommend this coffee shop to anyone who is looking for a good coffee shop!

Wanted to try this coffee shop since it's literally two minutes away from our house…read more I had the wild berry smoothie, and my husband had the Crescent Brûlée. There are three flavors of smoothies to choose from: mango, wild berry, and strawberry. The Crescent Brûlée is a blend of caramel and vanilla, topped with whipped cream and a burnt sugar top. Both of the drinks we had tasted good. I'm not a big smoothie person--in fact, this is my first time ordering a smoothie in a long time--and I was very pleased with it. It was very smooth. Their menu is pretty extensive, in my opinion: coffee, tea, matcha, seasonal lattes, energy drinks, as well as some pastries and breakfast sandwiches. I also appreciated how easy it was to read their menu. I feel like a lot of the time in coffee shops, their menus are all over the place and you have to ask a lot of questions. This menu was nicely written. The shop has a very welcoming vibe, with different plants and displays. They also sell a few different things, such as clothes, sage, stickers, and different stones. Overall, I'd definitely recommend this coffee shop, and I will definitely be back.

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.

Here to pop in and say try the Banana Bread Latte! I got once iced this week and it was absolute…read moreperfection! There are lottttts of meetings going on at this location and buzzing but during the slower hours it's very very peaceful! PS - there is seating on both sides of the register (I didn't notice until I left).

I can't believe I haven't reviewed this Zen location until now... better late than never! I LOVE…read morethis Zen location and now they have even more seating with a whole new seating area! It is so much more spacious and always seems to be busy which I love for them. Even though this is such a popular spot, I always feel like I get my drink and/or food in no time! For drinks my go-to's: iced mocha, iced banana bread, lavender lemonade (just tried adding the lotus energy and yum love the added caffeine), but any coffee drink of theirs I have loved!!!! For my food go-to's: the lox toast and honey bee toast I love coming here for a quick lunch or caffeine pick me up. I also love meeting up with people here! I am always happy going to Zen and have amazing experiences every time. Such a cute spot and lovely staff!

Kawaii tea time served up my first sushi taco ever and it was ELITE. My favorite was the salmon…read moresushi taco. The tempura shrimp and crab stick taco was good, but I wish it had more sauce. Overall, the ingredients were fresh, had amazing textures, and was the perfect size. Their boba was also good! I got the lychee green tea with lychee jelly. I opted for 100% sugar. It was perfect for me because I love sweet things. They also serve other Asian dishes including noodles, dessert and soup dumplings. The ambiance is cute, decor is fun. The space is clean. The employees were very friendly. I had an amazing experience and plan to be back with more people!

This fast casual restaurant is fairly new. It is an Asian fusion restaurant with a variety of…read moreofferings, including dim sum, Boba tea, sushi, ramen, and more. My friend and I both ordered the brown sugar milk teas, barbecue chicken bun, and the chicken soup dumplings. We order at the kiosk or at the front desk and then seat ourselves. The food came out relatively fast. I liked the brown sugar milk tea boba, as it was tea forward, which I enjoyed. It was not overly sweet. I wish I could taste the brown sugar aspect more though. The barbecue chicken bun was decent overall, but I felt like the outside dough could have been softer. It felt a bit dry and not as fresh as I would've liked. The inside chicken seemed pretty well flavored. As far as the chicken soup dumplings, it was overall well flavored with the spicy chili oil and soy ginger sauce. Unfortunately, they got cold very quickly. Also, I thought that the sauces that we ordered would come on the side, not on top, which was not made clear when ordering. Overall relatively decent flavor for all the food and good pricing.

The best coffee shop has a second location?!? It's inside the Omaha music conservatory but you're…read moreable to enter directly into the shop from the west door. It has all of the same charm and coziness of the original location while being more spacious with more seats. I tried another drink off the Finter (seasonal) menu the Juniper Latte and it was delicious and reminded me of my favorite gin!!! The baristas are always amazing. There's a cute kids corner with toys and books. Giant parking lot available. There is a ramp on the south side for strollers/wheelchairs etc.

This location is attached to the Omaha Conservatory of Music, so it does get busy on weekend…read moremornings. They also have events like storytelling and improv for kids, so it can be loud if you are going here to study. It does calm down after lunch though. I personally prefer their other location better as it is more cozy and less kids present. But this is a cute space overall to hang out, they have couches and different sizes of tables. Their lattes are a bit pricey for how much you get.

The first time walking in, the overall atmosphere was very calm and quiet, nice relaxing…read moreatmosphere. I liked the little gift shop and the cozy couch and chairs. Ordering took me a while because I had never been there and just looking over the menu I was expecting more combinations to choose from but it is very much build your own. I enjoyed the seasonal menu although I did think the tiramisu cold foam was a drink because it was under drinks but it was just a topping. I did get a vanilla latte with the tiramisu cold form and it was DELICIOUS! I would definitely try it again the next time I go. The barista that helped me was very kind and friendly. She helped me make the best selection. The types of milk you can get is Oat, Coconut, whole cream and half and half, I did wish they had a skim milk option but the coconut milk was very good in my latte. My sister ordered a Blueberry Matcha Tea, she enjoyed it and said the blueberry wasn't a strong flavor profile. I would recommend stopping in and getting a drink and having a nice conversation with someone.

Shout out to my fellow foodies helping me discover great spots on social media. A TikToker raved…read moreabout the tiramisu iced coffee from here. She said it was so good, she had to pull over before going home to drink all of it lol. It is on the sweet side, but I love sweet iced coffee. I am happy to report that the tiktoker was not exaggerating. The coffee was just as good as she described it. Sweet, yummy, and strong. The inside of this place is quiet, cute and quaint. It's a great place to hangout, study or work. I will return for the tiramisu coffee. I hope it stays on the menu forever.

I've been here twice and both times were great! The staff is super friendly and always helpful…read morenavigating the menu to get you the drink you'd like. I had a SFVL and the avocado toast and wow the toast creamy and dense. With the perfect amount of cheese and avo. The coffee was great and good conversation was had. Like all Stories, they're great for meetings and catching up, and if you can handle a little noise, working. I am excited for Williamsburg pizza to open but parking could be a little hairy

This is my favorite Stories location! The interior design is gorgeous. Love the green accents and…read moreplants. All of the baristas are so kind. Never had a bad experience at stories. I would say their customer service is great. I've tried many drinks from them. My favorite is the shaken espresso drinks. Also, love their breakfast burritos.