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Cooks Cafe

333 N Cotner Blvd Suite 1, Lincoln, NE

★★★★★4.6(1,252 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

This beloved Lincoln institution has earned its stellar reputation as much for its warm, welcoming atmosphere as for its consistently excellent breakfast fare—think pillowy cinnamon rolls and pancakes so generously portioned they're nearly legendary. The independent spot strikes an impressive balance between nostalgic charm (all marble and mahogany touches) and genuine hospitality, with staff who make you feel like a regular from your first visit. Fair warning: arrive early, because the combination of solid food, reasonable prices, and genuine community spirit means this place fills up fast.

What to expect

Traditional drinksQuick grabFamily friendlyMeetingsPastriesFull breakfastSlow sit

Google Reviews

Jenny P
★★★★★4 months ago

Wow! What a great brunch restaurant! The place has great atmosphere! The staff is kind and patient! And the food….delicious!!! Great food for great prices! The pancakes are soooo good and as big as your head! You will not be disappointed! We will be back!

Johanna Khan
★★★★★4 months ago

Cook’s Cafe is an absolute must for breakfast. The food is consistently delicious, well-prepared, and full of flavor. The staff are friendly, attentive, and make you feel right at home. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, perfect for starting your day on a high note. True to my style, I didn’t take any pictures—just enjoyed the experience and every bite. Breakfast at Cook’s Cafe is one I’ll keep coming back for.

Vivian Esparza
★★★★★7 months ago

I can’t rave about this place anymore. You have to come early but the cinnamon rolls are so amazing. Just the right amount of soft and fluffy. They do fill up pretty quick so I would put your name down as soon as you can, normally there is a wait but it’s worth it for the food. The servers are also so nice and the restaurant is so inviting

Ethan Wemhoff
★★★★★2 years ago

Great place to go with family and friends! The food way amazing and there was a large menu to chose from, there's something for everyone here! I personally had stuffed waffle with cinnamon and maple and it was the bomb! Our waitress was also super friendly and peppy, the right kind of energy I need to start my day off right! We did wait a while for our food but our server made it up to us by bringing out a homemade cinnamon roll which I realized after eating it that we would have totally missed out if we didn't get one. I'll definitely be returning here soon and I won't forget the cinnamon roll next time!!!

Roy Napora
★★★★★3 years ago

Better than average breakfast diner. Eggs were fresh, smoked bacon was good, bread fresh and food was prepared well. I really loved the atmosphere. Marble with a touch of mahogany and old fashioned brass...bathrooms and all. Tile on the floor was pretty nice. I would have given them a 4 plus, but once we were sat, we waited for 10 minutes to order and then another 30 minutes before our food arrived. Just too much waiting after we were sat and it wasn't that busy either. In all, it was a better than average experience.

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