such a great omaha classic -- delicious coffee, great vibes, and kind people. Everytime I go to…read morestories I have an awesome experience with everyone who works there and always feel their warmth with each interaction. The coffee is delicious, but i stopped in today to get a matcha and tea. The matcha was smooth and rich and the perfect temperature! Stories is a great place to come with friends for chats, work on homework in the back study room, or just spend some good quality alone time in a space with great light, drinks, & bites. Definitely worth stopping in -- but be mindful, depending on the day, you might not get a seat! This place is a hot spot and can get pretty darn busy!

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.

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!

Pettit's Pastry is an Omaha staple and it's super easy to see why!…read more They have all the classic donuts, and don't over complicate them by adding a Hershey bar, Boo Berry cereal pieces, or any other crazy toppings you see at a few donut spots around town. Just plain and simple (and good!) donuts. We have been to Pettit's a lot over the years obviously, but I never thought to review them until now, on our last visit. The interior is simple, just like classic bakeries from my childhood. You can smell the baking donuts and treats and it brings you right back to those memories. Katie was the attendant behind the glass case on our last visit and she was super nice and took care of us even though we didn't know exactly what we wanted when we came in. It was close to closing time when we decided to pop in, so I did have some concerns about freshness. But that was no issue! They were all still super fresh and delicious. We got about 8 donuts and rolls and each and every one was fabulous. Their classic cake donuts are my favorite, with the white, chocolate, or maple frosting. They remind me of the little donuts you'd get after church with your parents, when they serve coffee and donuts in the parish center - LOL! The filled/long John donuts are my husband's favorite, and they are also super tasty. The white fluff that Pettit's uses in those is heavenly. Super sweet but not cloying so much that you couldn't finish one. Next time you're on the hunt for something sweet and want a good quality, affordable option that may give you a bit of nostalgia, definitely hit up Pettit's Pastry!

Went in for donuts for the first time, it was amazing! Everything is made in house, dough, cream,…read morefrostings everything. The donuts were soft, fluffy and the long johns were actually filled. Service was fast and friendly, very welcoming. I love almond and the Dutch letter was absolutely amazing! Will definitely be back.

the baristas here are so nice and helpful!! i loved their banana bread latte and everything avo…read moretoast :) they're always pretty steady but get the line done fast

I stopped by for the Teachers Appreciation drink, and they created the most delectable Tiramisu…read moreiced (oat milk) latte..... incredibly scrumptious!

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.

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.

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.

I love a good local coffee shop and Village Grinder was one such place!…read more It is so cute and cozy inside, with an adorable little seating area, delicious coffee smells all throughout the shop, and all the little touches like wooden signs welcoming you in. And for the shopper, they have lots of small decor, gifts, and actual coffee beans for sale. But the star of the show is the coffee drinks themselves! I had the pumpkin spice latte (it was Autumn, so I am allowed!), and it was creamy, had a good spice to it, and smooth. I would definitely get that again. But I look forward to trying more flavors soon! Village Grinder is a cute little cafe to stop by while you're in Countryside Village. Always nice to grab a coffee or treat while you shop - and it's great that you can even shop inside Village Grinder too!

I love this spot because you can taste the coffee in your lattes. And the taste is high quality &…read moreit's a noticeable difference. It's also so cute on the inside!!!! Ownership is so sweet. You can buy your own coffee & espresso beans here too which we've done multiple times. Service is quick. They have seasonal flavors each month!!!!

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.