Nebraska's independent coffee scene thrives in cities like Omaha and Lincoln, where locally-roasted beans and community-focused cafes reflect the state's agricultural heritage and neighborly culture. The coffee shops here often emphasize sustainability and direct relationships with farmers, mirroring Nebraska's own farming values, while serving as vital gathering spaces in both urban areas and smaller towns across the Great Plains. With 731 independent coffee shops statewide, Nebraska demonstrates that great coffee culture extends far beyond the coasts, with many roasters highlighting single-origin beans and cold brew options that suit the state's variable climate.
Cities in Nebraska

Omaha
254 coffee shops

Lincoln
134 coffee shops

Grand Island
92 coffee shops

Kearney
64 coffee shops

South Sioux City
6 coffee shops

Hastings
6 coffee shops

Elkhorn
3 coffee shops

O'Neill
2 coffee shops

Bennington
2 coffee shops

Ord
2 coffee shops

Gibbon
2 coffee shops

Papillion
2 coffee shops

La Vista
2 coffee shops

Norfolk
1 coffee shop

Spencer
1 coffee shop

Genoa
1 coffee shop

Oshkosh
1 coffee shop

Lexington
1 coffee shop

Columbus
1 coffee shop

Kimball
1 coffee shop

Plattsmouth
1 coffee shop

Hickman
1 coffee shop

North Platte
1 coffee shop

Central City
1 coffee shop

Elm Creek
1 coffee shop

Ravenna
1 coffee shop

Fremont
1 coffee shop

Ralston
1 coffee shop

Burwell
1 coffee shop

Springfield
1 coffee shop

Winnebago
1 coffee shop

Madrid
1 coffee shop

Clarkson
1 coffee shop

Raymond
1 coffee shop

Sidney
1 coffee shop

Arnold
1 coffee shop

St Paul
1 coffee shop

Blair
1 coffee shop

Broken Bow
1 coffee shop

Louisville
1 coffee shop
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Minden
1 coffee shop

Neligh
1 coffee shop

Loup City
1 coffee shop

Madison
1 coffee shop

Bellevue
1 coffee shop

Osmond
1 coffee shop

Ashland
1 coffee shop

York
1 coffee shop

Doniphan
1 coffee shop

Cozad
1 coffee shop

Aurora
1 coffee shop
