Engine House Cafe
6028 Havelock Ave, Lincoln, NE
Crema's Take
“Housed in a beautifully restored firehouse, this Lincoln institution serves comfort-driven breakfast that feels genuinely homemade, with biscuits and gravy and breakfast burritos that keep locals and travelers coming back. The quirky vintage atmosphere and genuinely warm staff create the kind of welcoming, unhurried space where strangers become tablemates and a quick coffee stop turns into a memorable meal.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
I visited this morning for my birthday breakfast, and it was my first time at this spot, which I chose because of its fantastic reputation. I had to try the biscuits and gravy, and they definitely did not disappoint! The hash browns, however, weren't quite to my liking. Our food arrived swiftly, which was great, although it did feel a bit rushed with others waiting for our table. We got there at 8 am, and it wasn’t long before the restaurant filled up. The place was clean and well-maintained. I found the prices to be fair for the quality of food. The service was decent.The woman who seated us was particularly pleasant. Overall, while I'm not certain if I'll return, I'm glad I had the chance to try it out.
Very cool old firehouse converted into a cafe. We stopped here on our way from Papillon NE to Colorado Springs. Very friendly staff and our food was served fast and hot. Atmosphere was very quiet and relaxing. I would stop by here again if I am in the area. Nice breakfast selection
Very unique diner. Good food and service!
Popped in after a soccer game and 2 larger tables were available or we could wait for a 3 top. We decided to join the 2 people that walked in with us to get the bigger tavle and had no wait. Met Jan and Rick Evert and enjoyed a good breakfast and made some new friends. They love to travel as well so easy conversation. Food was as expected and service was low maintenance. Would go again if in the area!
Best breakfast food I've had in a very long time.... Tasted almost like Mama cooked it... I had the breakfast burrito, hash browns, and a side of bacon. Normally when I eat in a restaurant and I get hash browns I have to have steak sauce, because hash browns taste bad but not here. Best hash browns I've ever had. Good flavor, great quantity... The burrito was HUGE, and stuffed to overflowing with sausage, scrambled eggs, onions and green peppers... Highly recommended September 5- went back around lunch time... Today i had 4 scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage patties, and sausage links; still amazing. Food was incredible (as usual) coffee was delicious, and tho i was the last one in there, and they had already closed, at no point did anybody approach me and ask me to leave, or hurry up. Still one of the best hole in the wall off the beaten path places I have found; still highly recommended
Crema Reviews
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