The Hub Cafe
250 N 21st St #3, Lincoln, NE
Crema's Take
“The Hub Cafe is a farm-to-table breakfast and lunch spot in Lincoln that sources ingredients locally and takes real pride in dishes like their standout French toast—the kind of place where you actually want to linger over your morning. While their recent kitchen reorganization has created some inconsistency with wait times, the quality of their seasonal, thoughtfully-sourced food makes it worth planning your visit for a quieter time like a Wednesday morning. It's the kind of independent cafe that feels good to support, drawing a loyal crowd who keep coming back for that genuine connection between kitchen and community.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
The food at Hub Cafe is delicious. Locally sourced, and I feel good supporting them. However, they recently changed their setup, and while you won't wait to get a table, their food service is extremely slow. The past couple of times we have gone we have waited well over an hour to finally get our food (and they weren't busy either time) Give it a go if you don't have any plans you need to get to in a timely manner.
The Hub Cafe is one of those farm-table breakfast spots you go to when you actually want to enjoy your morning. Their French toast is hands-down some of the best I’ve ever had—fresh, comforting, and clearly made with quality ingredients. Everything tastes like it came straight from the source, not out of a package, which is such a refreshing change from overly processed breakfast food elsewhere. The coffee is excellent, the atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, and it’s the kind of place where you don’t feel rushed. I’ve only been for breakfast so far, but they also host lunches and events—and if you’re around in the summer, keep an eye out for their music fest. I’ve heard it’s fantastic. Yes, it can get busy on a Saturday morning, but it’s absolutely worth the wait. If you love fresh food, great coffee, and a cozy farm-style vibe, this place is a must-stop.
Went here for the first time with my sister and it was so good! We tried to come one other time but the wait for food was too long so this time we came on a Wednesday! We got the Avocado + Preserved Lemon Toast and Roasted Sweet Potato Sandwich to eat, both were amazing!
I arrived at 9:37 didn't wait in line too long and ordered by 9:45. Didn't get my food until 10:23. I ordered the korean chicken tacos. I found 2 bones in the tacos. Overall the food was ok, service was below average and the atmosphere is cute.
We stopped in for lunch (my first ever visit) and had a fine experience. I ordered the Hub Skillet and my wife had the Avocado + Preserved Lemon Toast. The food came out pretty quickly but we decided to wait for our table mates to get their food. Despite ordering literally right after us their Blueberry Power Bowl and Savory Breakfast Bowl came approximately 10 minutes after ours. My skillet was ok, pretty small for the price and mostly potatoes. In my opinion it was a bit overpriced. My wife loved her avocado toast, it's the only thing she gets whenever she dines here. Be aware, there is quite a bit of self service required for this place. After ordering at the counter, they deliver your food and specialized drink to you, other than that you are on your own. Water is at a location in the center of the dining room, you clear your own table and go back to the counter for more food/drink. Personally, I think for the price of a meal and then the dreaded "suggested tip" percentages it just does not compute to me.
Crema Reviews
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