If you want a spot in Lincoln that serves real, local food, this is the one. Everything is fresh, incredibly flavorful, and you can tell they aren't taking shortcuts with ingredients. The biggest thing for us, though, is the energy. As a lesbian couple, going out to eat can sometimes come with subtle weird vibes or feeling out of place, but we never feel uncomfortable here. It's super welcoming, lowkey, and genuinely safe. You can just relax, grab a table, and exist comfortably. read more

The Hub Cafe is a great farm-to-table café with a welcoming atmosphere and quality ingredients that really stand out. The coffee was very good, and the cappuccino was smooth and well made. I ordered the Savory Breakfast Bowl with local sunny egg, quinoa tabouli, black beans, braised kale, house-made sunflower tahini, citrus ginger carrots, pickled red cabbage, and spicy sambal. The bowl was fresh, flavorful, and filling, with a nice balance of textures and ingredients. We went for lunch to catch up with friends, and it was the perfect place for that. The atmosphere feels relaxed and comfortable for conversation, and the menu has enough variety that everyone can find something they enjoy. Portions were also generous without feeling overly heavy. Service was great. They do offer drinks and cocktails as well, although I did not try them during this visit. Overall, it's a great local spot for brunch or lunch, especially if you enjoy fresh ingredients and a farm-to-table style menu. read more

This is such a cool little spot to grab brunch or lunch! My husband and I both really enjoyed our meals, and our server was very kind. I do have to note that the coffee was pretty bad and service was sllllooooooowwww even on a Wednesday morning. read more

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Posting an update. I had the pork adobe chilaquiles. And it was delicious. The pork was tender and delicious. And hubby got an egg sandwich. He didn't enjoy it as much. The sandwich bread was a little dense and he didn't enjoy it as much as the meal he ordered the first time. They bring the food after you order it. But you have to return the dishes by yourself. For that, service is probably not perfect. Chill vibes by the park. I do love that read more

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Just a delightful experience at The Hub Cafe. Came in on a Sunday morning around 10:30-11 and found a seat for 2 fairly easily. Coffee was hot and delicious, biscuit was savory with the yummy jam, avocado toast was delightful, and breakfast bowl was life-changing. Shout out to the staff for recommending I add syrup to the bowl - it sent it over the top. Friendly atmosphere, good food, and easy location means I'll be adding this to my rotation. read more

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Farm to table, locally sourced, great coffee, owner and executive chef running the kitchen...loved The Hub Cafe for breakfast this morning. Savory breakfast bowl vegan with avocado. Kids ordered grilled cheese. Easy 5 stars. Easy. read more

The Hub Cafe - Savory Breakfast Bowl - Cafes Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

Food was good and they offer alternative options for people with food restrictions (like vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free,etc.) which is a plus. The Chai tea was grainy and very spiced, which didn't suit our tastes. Cute dishes and cutlery. We did have to ask for our water to be refilled, but they were busy and didn't have many people working so that's understandable to some degree. read more

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Found this delightful care for lunch. I had the huevous rancheros. It was delicious. Full of black beans and sauce. I added a side of backing. We sat on the back patio which overlooked an amphitheater and a walking park. The staff was wonderful and the day perfect. read more

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The first time I ate here the food was good and the service was adequate. The next time I ate there the service was subpar (they almost act annoyed to have customers) and the food was very underwhelming. I figured the second visit was a one-off, but no. Alas, my 3rd and 4th experience matched the 2nd more closely than the 1st. Unfortunately the initial positive experience was the one-off. I expect that local food to be a tad more expensive but a lot more high quality than a greasy spoon, but the opposite is true. Love this restaurant in theory. In practice it is a let-down. read more

Food has gotten pretty pricey for what it is. Ordered eggs over easy came over hard, no yolk. Nice that they have service now but grumpy green eye server has got to go. read more

What a nice fine for us on our cross country trip. Our car broke down nearby on the interstate so we needed to spend a couple of days in Lincoln and got a chance to explore some of the local fare. This casual spot was among the places we really enjoyed. Comfortable, great service, and solid food for the price. This along with some of our other experiences left us with a very positive impression of Lincoln and its food scene. read more

I've been coming to the Hub Cafe for years and they have never let me down. On my most recent visit I ordered molé chilaquiles. The molé was a less intense and heavier on cumin than other molés that I have had, but it was delicious soaked up with the thick chips. The braised pork shoulder that came on the chilaquiles was very tender and moist. Feta sprinkled on top added a bit of funk that made the dish more interesting. Overall, I was impressed by the execution of these chilaquiles, especially from a restaurant that isn't Mexican. I ordered a cold brew coffee with homemade pumpkin syrup as my drink, and it was also great. The Hub Cafe consistently has great coffee. The service was good as well. Even though this cafe is a bit pricey, they rarely disappoint and they support other local businesses so I think it's worth every penny. read more

The Hub Cafe - Molé chilaquiles - Cafes Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

Great little hip spot for breakfast, also Wednesday evenings they have a small farmers market with live music. Local craft beer really good pizza by the slice, just a great place to chill and unwind a bit. read more

It took 45 minutes for us to get any food. When it did arrive, my potatoes were cold and my eggs Benedict was not made correctly. Who puts a hard poached egg on an eggs Benedict? Not good! This is my second bad experience at The Hub Cafe. Will not be returning. read more

Service was prompt and the food was delicious....you won't find offerings like this anywhere else in town. The new mural is gorgeous! Tried the Blueberry Power Bowl....oatmeal, granola, blueberries, banana and peanut butter. Very filling and a delicious combo of flavors! read more

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The food was very tasty. They have dry healthy options. We loved it. Thank you guys, we will be back read more

The food was very mediocre and the waiters seemed very annoyed and they didn't even give us silverware until we had to ask. It was only good with the wait time. Food came out in about 15-20 minutes. All for the low price of $250. Definitely would not go again read more

Took forever to get our orders and then we were never checked on and had to get multiple different waiter's attention to try and get the check. Food was ok but not great. read more

The staff are charming and polite. The ambiance is light and bright, and the food... let me tell you. These Huevos Rancheros are the best I've had. The floral notes from the corn tortilla hit your nose, then you taste the black beans, the red and green salsa, the perfectly cooked eggs, the pickled onions, crispy tortilla strips, cilantro, and omg that feta... I don't even like feta, but theirs is something else. 10/10 would recommend. read more

The Hub Cafe - Huevos Rancheros - Cafes Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

Stopped in for a quick brunch. It is a super cute cafe where you order at a window and they bring the food out to your table. We went on a Saturday morning right before the rush and our food came out quickly. I got the breakfast sandwich and added bacon. It was really good but needed a little bit more aioli. The sandwich was on a homemade biscuit that was sooooooo good. I also got an iced chai latte and it was really good as well. My friends enjoyed their food as well. There is street parking and then a parking lot with extra space across the street which made it convenient. I'd recommend checking it out but be prepared for a line if stopping in on a Saturday morning! read more

The Hub Cafe - Breakfast sandwich with added bacon - Cafes Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

Came here for the first time and I probably shouldn't have came here starving. I ordered the Huevos rancheros and french toast. Realistically I wasn't expecting anything authentic but obviously nothing so small in terms of portion. The Salsa was flavorless, the huevos rancheros were more like two eggs on top of a tortilla. Im a small gal but ate my meal in 5-6 bites. The French toast on the hand was delicious however, I was kind of disappointed to see that they had already put the syrup and I couldn't do it myself. I love to drown my French toast in it.. Definitely don't come here hungry overall the food was good but not worth a brunch like meal. It was more of small bites meal. The coffee was great! You have to order your food at the counter and then find around seating if that's what you're into. read more

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So we're finally here getting to try what I am seeing other customers eating. One having Biscuits n Gravy. Wow. REALLY good everything. Order as one walks in. Coffee latte drinks here also. They are pretty good. Honey syrup. Local sourced foods place here. I have not been to many. More restaurants are trying this. Is healthier for sure. Anything besides cans or packaged parts! I am enjoying Smoky Pork and Local Mushroom Grits. B have Fall French Toast. Both beautiful and amazing good. This has been a unique food experience. read more

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Tldr: Very limited menu, No options for substitutions, small serving size. Food is flavorful, but very hit or miss Came here on a last minute plan change and I was actually quite disappointed by the food. I got the Kale salad; I asked for dressing on the side, And the person who took my order said okay. But it came all dressed. I went to return it and ask for it on the side and they said they would not be able to do that because the kale is massaged with the salad dressing. I ended up just returning that and asking for a regular side salad instead. They gave me more quantity of that same salad with the toppings but used mixed greens instead. Very small serving size here considering it's supposed to be an entree item. It was a good combination with the beet and the goat cheese, but eating any parts separately was not good at all. The dressing by itself wasn't too great either. I also asked them for an option to add some chicken or the protein to the salad and there was none. This is the biggest surprise because most restaurants are able to offer some additions. I got slices of toast on the side and it was actually over toasted so the bread was too hard. The jam that came with was also very tart and a bit sour as opposed to sweet so I ended up having that toast plain. I'm usually quite a fan of plain toasted bread, but this was a bit too hard for that to be enjoyable. My fiance got the Chicken Bulgogi Tacos and really loved it. I tried a piece and not going to lie, I was actually really good! Very good balance of everything and it came with a little bit of mixed greens which you could add to the salad. Not a lot of places do that so we were appreciated that they actually added some vegetables on. He also got a vanilla latte but there was nothing too fancy about it he said. The friend we went with got a giant mocha and also a Hub Skillet. She said everything tasted really good and it was loaded with a lot of stuff, but we both agreed that the serving size was quite small. read more

The Hub Cafe - Kale Salad with Mixed Greens - Cafes Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

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Fresh, delicious food. Staff that's eager to please. Friendly casual atmosphere. Seems like patrons and staff are both there to enjoy a good bites and time together. The Hub Cafe is becoming my new favorite brunch spot! read more

The Hub Cafe - Smoky Pork and local Mushroom Grits - Cafes Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

Visited the Hub Cafe with my son while we were in Lincoln visiting friends. Great breakfast spot. Good food. Good coffee. Nice atmosphere. We enjoyed our food. I got the Hub Skillet and my son got the French toast off the kids menu. They had a nice Grateful Dead playlist running when we were there. read more

The Hub Cafe - Hub Skillet - Cafes Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

Excellent food. I had the omelet and my wife had the French toast, and we each shared a bit, which was plenty of food for us. Borderline 5 I'd say "accurately priced." Expensive for brunch but good quantity and quality. And good vibes in the room. One small thing I love: big tables. Even at a 2-person table, I didn't feel squeezed. We had enough room to be comfortable. Drip coffee was just okay. ‍ One suggestion for them: give us the option to tip at the end instead of when we order. I found myself impressed and would have tipped more if I had been asked after the meal. read more

The Hub Cafe - Remains of French toast and coffee. - Cafes Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

Great service plan... show-up, wait to turn-in your order and pay, then sit where you want/can and drink your coffee with your mates to await the serving of your order. I had a great Hub Skillet with sausage, onions, peppers, air-fried kale, and THE VERY BEST FRIED POTATOES I can ever recall eating at a restaurant. I had them top their skillet with two eggs over, medium. Delicious addition! Unable to choose to try only one entre', I also ordered their biscuits with mushroom gravy, with an add of sausage. The order came dusted with roasted paprika and scallions. These were THE VERY BEST BISCUITS I have ever eaten at a restaurant. To balance out these superlative entres was coffee typical of the end of day dregs from any workplace, gas station or church pot. This is a significant university town and state capital. They gotta do better... tomorrow, hopefully. I'm 60 years old. I love to eat good food. I have not exaggerated. read more

The Hub Cafe - The Hub Skillet with eggs and The Hub Biscuits with Mushroom Gravy plus sausage. - Cafes Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

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Disclaimer: This review is opinionated, sorry the experience justifies it. This is not a "Cafe" it's a melting pot of woke ideas. You'll be annoyed, but I will share the process so you can decide. It is counter ordering, the person taking the order seemed annoyed to take my order. The clearly over staffing that stands around collecting tips before you even get anything, you have to serve yourself and bus your own table. Tips: the card machine is set High for the pre-tipping when you pay. The clearest example of why people complain about tipping these days. They leave several bus tote out, some pretty full with others dirty dishes, hold your breath as you put yours in the tote, oder. The presentation of the food was impressive, but amount and actual substance was not there. I have a breakfast judgement metrics. If Huevos Ranchos is on the menu, I'm in critic mode. Finally, I understand we possibly have a homeless issue in Lincoln. While eating, two such individuals came in to shower? I go places to relax and enjoy, this was supposed to be breakfast with my mother. She had heard from many of her elderly friends about it. DONT let your elderly parents go there, the whole time, since the noted individuals enter for their hygiene services. I was on heightened observation, because it was clear I would be the only one mitigating a bad situation if it occurred. read more

Our food was awesome! Each member of our group ordered something different and we all loved our choices! If there was an award for "Clean Plate Club" each of us would've received one. When we went the location was packed, but the staff was friendly and efficient cleaning tables and serving each group quickly. We'd love to visit again! read more

In our many trips to Lincoln, we have never happened upon The Hub Cafe.........until it became a stop on the 2022 Nebraska Passport program. What an amazing place surrounded by a park setting, bike paths, fountains and an outdoor amphitheater. Ample outside seating is available and offers a pet friendly option for furry friends. The place was packed on our Saturday morning visit and the line snaked out the door for the duration of our visit. Paper menus were available on clipboards that were passed done the line to those waiting to order. Once we made it to the counter things moved swiftly. My husband ordered biscuits and gravy and I selected the egg sandwich. Our food arrived promptly and the biscuits and gravy were popular. It should be noted that the gravy is not a sausage gravy, although sausage can be added for an up charge. My egg sandwich was served on a flaky, crumbly, delicious biscuit with caramelized onions and other fixings that I usually don't add to my egg sandwich. Water was self serve in a glass cooler. Families, cyclists, and college students were keeping the kitchen staff busy but the mood was relaxed and unhurried. We will be back to The Hub to try their lunch offerings. read more

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Great little place! Great service, food was outstanding. Will definitely be returning and I hope that fills the 85 characters.

I come here every once in awhile. The foods can seem to be pricey but portion size are great. Its great brunch comfort food that are healthy and won't make you feel lackadaisical afterwards. read more

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Walked dogs and had girlfriend wait outside as I ordered a quick egg sandwich. 34 minutes later I got my sandwiches. No one asked me how I was doing, or gave me a status update. They would have had to stop texting and leaning on the counter. Food was ok. Service was not just bad. It was pretentious bad. It wasn't even busy. Am I missing something? read more

Key note: there is no hostess with a waitlist for a table. Doesn't mean you may not have a wait - just alternate process - arrive, wait your turn to order from the counter, find a table and relax- we enjoyed one of the outdoor tables. We were there on Sun am so it was busy so it was a wait for our order to queue up and arrive. In contrast our other consideration spot had a 50 min wait to be seated. If your on tight timeline, maybe check when you place the order; this would've maybe helped us plan for our wait time. The food was very good. The portions were very filling, they were custom creations. Thumbs up from the 3 in our party. Love the farm to table creations; I had the zucchini corn omelet on special - never had that combo before so I was all in to try. Vanilla latte was delicious. For sure we will dine again as each of us noted one other thing we wanted to try next time. Hope you find this review helpful to know how this arrival/wait is different than some other places. Check out the food pics. We also saw the biscuits and gravy and some skillets at the next table- looked amazing. read more

My absolute favorite breakfast/brunch spot in Lincoln! Incredible fresh ingredients - farm to table! They have a great menu and atmosphere. In the warmer weather I love to enjoy the outdoor seating. You walk in and order at the counter - they will bring your food to you! Highly recommend checking out The Hub Cafe! My top favorites: The Biscuit Egg Sandwich and the Avocado Toast. (Beware this avocado toast is unlike any you have ever had!) read more

This food was good. I'm not a fan of mushrooms and picked them out. Otherwise the food was good, very fancy style and kind upscale. Environment acoustics are that great and can be approved. Not worth studying here read more

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Such lovely servers, delightfully flavorful coffee, and spectacular food. This place already is incredibly busy, but I'll just add that it is worth it! If you have the chance to eat here I would definitely take it. read more

The Hub Cafe - Biscuits and gravy, with added pork sausage and a fried egg - Cafes Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

This place is a gem, the food is top notch. Extremely worth coming here, this place has many great options for all kinds of diners. The people are super chill and again the FOOD IS DELICIOUS. You can tell the food quality is their top priority, which I love. read more

I actually had forgotten I'd ever visited the cafe before until I saw a prior Yelp review. I was actually very impressed this time. I wanted to try just about everything on the menu. The quinoa power bowl was delicious with the homemade tahin. I had a strawberry chocolate latte. I believe it was on the menu uniquely for Valentine's Day. It was really delicious. I was worried about it being too sweet but the strawberry used and light chocolate made for excellent flavor without being overpowering and feeling like I was drinking a dessert. read more

Perfect last stop after loading cars this morning. It's been a tough college year and to end sitting outside with great tea in adorable pots and a fabulous breakfast was really needed. Positive end to a tough isolated year. Thanks The Hub Cafe for helping us end the year on a fabulous positive vibe! Loved the outdoor seating, huge breakfast portions and service! read more

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