Located just on the outskirts of downtown and within…read morewalking distance of several nearby hotels, Zen is a great option if you're looking to venture slightly off the beaten path for good coffee. The space is relaxed and has a welcoming vibe with two distinct seating areas offering a mix of tables, lounge chairs, and sofas. The music is at a comfortable level, with plenty of folks settled in on their laptops working and studying. Even though it was cold outside, I ordered a medium iced mocha. It was rich and chocolaty without being overly sweet. Despite a decent crowd inside, my drink was ready within minutes and service was genuinely friendly. Overall, this is a solid neighborhood coffee shop that's worth the short walk if you're staying nearby.

Visited 05/02/26: 9:44 am Parking can be difficult at this…read morelocation due to limited parking spaces. I paid to park along the street to grab my latte this morning. The cashier was friendly and helped me apply the eGift card that I had purchased. The Bees Knees Latte that I used to order is no longer on the menu, so I tried a Honey Bee, similar, just without the aromatics. Not as good, but I am sure I could have asked for something closer to the original latte, so that is not on them. Ambience is great, well decorated, and plenty of tables. The baristas were having a conversation that would be deemed inappropriate by many, especially since the young man had a few colorful things to say that got some good laughs from his coworkers; luckily, I don't mind hearing the gossip while I wait for my beverage. Fairly quick service considering how busy they were. I recommend stopping by if there is a free space open.

Everyone was so welcoming as soon as I walked through the door. I believe every single employee…read moregreeted me as soon as I walked in! I felt like a celebrity. I loved the aromas and vibes of the shop. They have an assortment of items for sale including coffee beans, shirts, mugs, and chocolate covered espresso beans amongst many other things! I got the spicy nut latte off the seasonal menu. I got an iced medium along with the dark chocolate covered espresso beans and both were delicious!! The prices here are insanely reasonable. I paid just a little over $9 for both items. I couldn't believe it! I wish this was a place where I can just sit and take in the smells as I enjoy my coffee, but there is no seating as this is more of an actual store that also serves coffee. However, that won't stop me from being a regular visitor!

UGH I love this place. Seriously my favorite iced coffee in Omaha. They always have fun drinks for…read moreevery season. My go to orders are an iced latte with vanilla or Irish creme.

We wandered in here while searching for a store in the same neighborhood. It has a nice coffeehouse…read morevibe with large windows that allow for plenty of natural light. The baristas were friendly and the drinks were reasonably priced. I tend to like my cold brew smooth and slightly sweet so I only got 2 shots of flavoring. It does tend to be a little on the bitter side so I would suggest increasing the sweetener if you don't like that. My sister got a hazelnut latte and said it was "delightful" with 1/2 flavoring.

Cute coffee shop! They have tons of seating and tables, as well as a sweet outdoor patio. The menu…read moreis full of every coffee drink I'd need. I'm a sucker for their shaken espressos. Since this location is in the hot spot of Aksarben and around many businesses and campus, it can get super busy. Thankfully, they have a pretty full staff and the line moves quick.

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.

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!!!!

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.

A MUST visit!! One of the best coffee shops to lounge and get some work done or meet up with…read morefriends. They have seasonal drinks and some yummy bites. I always get the spinach and artichoke dip that comes with sliced baguettes. Parking is fine. Clean atmosphere with friendly customer service.

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.

I love this location. Staff is always nice, what you asks for comes out quickly and there is crazy…read moreamount of seating. Great for meetings of a hang out!

My go to for coffee in Omaha. The cafe has a similar vibe to the Haymarket location, with similar…read moredecor and ambience, along with a beautiful patio to enjoy the outside. My favorite coffee drink is the granita, but you can't go wrong with any of their options. I also recently discovered they have a bar after hours! The perfect place to stop for a spritz on the patio on a beautiful afternoon.

Had a wonderful time on the patio! I had not tried their bar before but enjoyed my drink which was…read morea summer starfall. Would get this again for sure! The surprise of the night was the cheese on the beer cheese pretzel! It had no business being this good for "just a coffee shop" even though the Mill is always a 10/10! Will have to catch the next bingo night!