Highest-rated cafes in the Omaha area by diners

From the first coffee houses in the Ottoman Empire to Boston's famed 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 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, cafes regularly entertained the likes of Voltaire, Rousseau, 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 in 1773, tea became a British loyalist's drink, and coffee became a popular substitute.

Boston's London Coffee House, which had opened nearly 85 years earlier, was soon renamed the American Coffee House. Meanwhile, in Philadelphia, Merchants' Coffee House hosted the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere.

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. 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 landmarks of our daily lives. But where's the best one to find refuge and that perfect caffeinated cup near you?

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cafes in the Omaha area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Cafes with at least 20 reviews tagged as "coffee" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Omaha were included. As a result, some cafes featured may primarily serve other items besides coffee and tea. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 25 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.

Keep reading to see if your favorite cafe made the list!

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#30. Zen Coffee Company - Tiffany Plaza

- Rating: 4.5/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2505 South 133rd Plz Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Karma Koffee

- Rating: 4.5/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 587 North 155th Plz Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Legend Comics & Coffee

- Rating: 4.5/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6068 Maple St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Comic Books, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Tsao Cha

- Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 2903 Samson Way Ste 103 Bellevue, Nebraska
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Harold's Koffee House

- Rating: 4.5/5 (182 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8327 North 30th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Sozo Coffeehouse

- Rating: 4.5/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1314 Jones St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Bad Seed Coffee & Supply

- Rating: 4.5/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2452 Harney St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Tous Les Jours

- Rating: 4.6/5 (73 reviews)
- Address: 7538 Dodge St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Archetype Coffee

- Rating: 4.6/5 (99 reviews)
- Address: 1419 South 13th St. Ste 101 Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Coffee Roasteries, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Good Lookin'

- Rating: 4.6/5 (246 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4919 Underwood Ave. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Patisserie/Cake Shop
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Rally Coffee Co.

- Rating: 4.6/5 (87 reviews)
- Address: 749 North 14th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Stir Coffee Bar

- Rating: 4.6/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 16950 Wright Plz Ste 137 Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Zen Coffee Company

- Rating: 4.6/5 (227 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2504 Farnam St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Amateur Coffee

- Rating: 4.6/5 (174 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3913 Cuming St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Vegan, Coffee Roasteries
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Kung Fu Tea

- Rating: 4.6/5 (77 reviews)
- Address: 1110 South 71st St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bubble Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Spielbound

- Rating: 4.6/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3229 Harney St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Myrtle & Cypress Coffeehouse

- Rating: 4.6/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 517 North 33rd St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Chocolaterie Stam - Omaha

- Rating: 4.6/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7474 Towne Center Pkwy Ste 123 Papillion, Nebraska
- Categories: Chocolatiers & Shops, Coffee & Tea, Gelato
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Coffee Alley - Callejon del Cafe

- Rating: 4.7/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 7310 Harrison St. Ralston, Nebraska
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. The Mill on Leavenworth

- Rating: 4.7/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3105 Leavenworth St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Coffee Society Cafe

- Rating: 4.7/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 10748 Virginia Plz Ste 101 La Vista, Nebraska
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Hay Jay Coffee

- Rating: 4.7/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 1416 North Saddle Creek Road Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Dundee Double Shot Coffee

- Rating: 4.7/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 118 North 50th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Green Beans Coffee - Omaha

- Rating: 4.7/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6831 South 167th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Reis' Bakery

- Rating: 4.8/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 1314 South 119th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Astute Coffee

- Rating: 4.8/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1818 Dodge St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Good Lookin

- Rating: 4.9/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 16920 Wright Plz Ste 118 Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Howlin' Hounds Coffee

- Rating: 4.9/5 (237 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 712 South 16th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Carter & Rye

- Rating: 4.9/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 3544 Center St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Godega Market & Coffee Bar

- Rating: 4.9/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 423 South 11th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Convenience Stores, Beer, Wine & Spirits
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Rasha Aly and Carren Jao, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 313 metros.

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