Highest-rated cafes in Omaha, according to Yelp
From the first coffee houses in the Ottoman Empire to Boston's London Coffee House, cafes have always been an egalitarian place to gather, sip, and share ideas, many of which have changed the world.
During the Enlightenment, cafes would regularly entertain the likes of Voltaire, Rousseau, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and Isaac Newton. Later, Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre would spend hours in cafes, pondering their works and holding court alongside other intellectuals.
Needless to say, coffee and cafes beget some revolutionary ideas; sipping a cup may even be a political act. When settlers dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to send a message to the British empire, tea became a British loyalist's drink, and coffee became a popular substitute. Unsurprisingly, Boston's London Coffee House opened in 1689, was soon renamed the American Coffee House. Later on in Philadelphia, Merchant Coffee House, also known as the City Tavern, would host the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere, as well as witness an early reading of the Declaration of Independence.
Many other coffee shops steeped in history abound in the United States, including New York City's Caffe Reggio. Founded in 1927, it was the first to serve cappuccino in the country, as well as one of the first to use a La Pavoni espresso machine. New Orleans' Cafe du Monde, founded in 1862, is a fixture in the French Quarter for its coffee and beignets.
Whether it's for a cup of Joe, a heady conversation, or simply a place to start the day, cafes have become part of our personal landmarks, so where have others gone to find their refuge or perhaps their perfect dose of caffeine? Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cafes in Omaha using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
#20. Billy's Cafe
- Rating: 3.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 5015 Grover St Omaha, NE 68106
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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#19. Joe's Cafe
- Rating: 3.5/5 (61 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 6564 Maple St Omaha, NE 68104
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, Burgers
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#18. Keystone Kafe
- Rating: 3.5/5 (66 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 7805 Military Ave Omaha, NE 68134
- Categories: Cafes, American (New), Breakfast & Brunch
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#17. Main Street Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (32 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 102 S Main St Council Bluffs, IA 51503
- Categories: Cafes, Diners
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#16. Foodies
- Rating: 4.0/5 (153 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 351 N 78th St Omaha, NE 68114
- Categories: Cafes, American (New)
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#15. Spirit World
- Rating: 4.0/5 (104 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 6680 Center St Omaha, NE 68106
- Categories: Beer, Wine & Spirits, Delis, Cafes
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#14. First Watch
- Rating: 4.0/5 (318 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 1222 South 71st St Ste B Omaha, NE 68106
- Categories: Cafes, American (Traditional), Breakfast & Brunch
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#13. Lisa's Radial Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (368 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 817 N 40th St Omaha, NE 68131
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
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#12. Legends Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (83 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 501 S Main St Ste 1A Council Bluffs, IA 51503
- Categories: Cafes
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#11. Early Bird - Blackstone
- Rating: 4.5/5 (849 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 3824 Farnam St Ste 120 Omaha, NE 68131
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, Cocktail Bars
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#10. Lola's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (95 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 4952 Dodge St Omaha, NE 68132
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, Bakeries
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#9. Edge of the Universe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 6070 Maple St Omaha, NE 68104
- Categories: Themed Cafes, Cocktail Bars, Coffee & Tea
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#8. Kitchen Table
- Rating: 4.5/5 (553 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 1415 Farnam St Omaha, NE 68102
- Categories: American (New), Cafes, Sandwiches
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#7. Elie's Chinchorro
- Rating: 4.5/5 (18 reviews)
- Address: 3020 S 32nd Ave Omaha, NE 68105
- Categories: Puerto Rican, Salad, Cafes
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#6. Café Postale
- Rating: 4.5/5 (46 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 950 S 10th St Omaha, NE 68108
- Categories: Venues & Event Spaces, Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
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#5. Archetype Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (233 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 3926 Farnam St Omaha, NE 68131
- Categories: Coffee Roasteries, Cafes
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#4. Table Grace Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (19 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 1611 1/2 Farnam St Omaha, NE 68102
- Categories: Cafes
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#3. Sage Student Bistro
- Rating: 4.5/5 (38 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 5730 N 30th St Bldg 22 Omaha, NE 68111
- Categories: American (New), Cafes
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#2. Spielbound
- Rating: 4.5/5 (98 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 3229 Harney St Omaha, NE 68131
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#1. The Table Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (76 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 1118 Howard St Omaha, NE 68102
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea
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