When it gets hot outside, the only surefire way to cool off is by indulging in a cold treat. We’re talking ice cream, lemonade, beer and, of course, iced coffee.
These days, cold brew is the drink of choice for many, as it offers a smooth, creamy taste that is low in acidity and high in caffeine. And while we love sipping on a good, iced coffee any day of the year, it’s an absolute must in the summertime!
If you’re on the hunt for great places to try this delicious concoction, we’ve got you covered. Below, you’ll find our picks for the best cold brew in Omaha. Enjoy!
For small-batch, meticulously crafted coffee, try Amateur—a local roaster founded by husband and wife, Jasmyn and Jacob Wichert. They serve all their to-go drinks in jars, so you can enjoy their popular cold brew sustainably! This summer, their cold brew specials include an Orange Cini Cold Brew Smash (sparkling orange juice and cinnamon cold brew with a cinnamon stick) and the Blueberry Cold Brew Bob (cold brew and Smucker’s blueberry syrup with oat milk, house-made coconut whipped cream, blueberries and a blueberry drizzle).
Archetype is on the forefront of Omaha coffee culture, making sure we all know how important each step in the production process is. They roast their coffee in house from beans grown by farmers they have personal relationships with. With a focus on the grower, they’re able to ensure their partners are successful, treated fairly and are producing top quality beans. Their cold brew is a must try, featuring a beautiful taste and topped with your milk of choice.
Blue Line Coffee is a local favorite, offering fair-trade espresso drinks and light bites (including Omaha’s best blueberry muffin) in a homey café. People all over Omaha have been talking about Blue Line’s cold brew for years, with some locals visiting two to three times a week just to get a cup to-go. Try it for yourself the next time you’re in Dundee! They are open daily until 7 p.m.
Alongside their handmade breads, pastries and other foods, Culprit serves coffee from certified organic Broadway Roasting Co. in Kansas City, Missouri. You can get it brewed in a few different ways: French Press, Chemex, Clever, Kyoto, Espresso and Cold Brewed. “Tower of Power” is their cold-brewed house blend that is perfect all by itself or topped with milk and one of their house-made syrups.
Dripped + Draped is our newest obsession, home to Instagram-worthy backdrops, stylish clothes and colorful lattes! Most of the items on their menu have health benefits, featuring a unique blend of powders, spices and milks that give you both nutrition and a great taste. But they also have a menu of the normal coffee shop fare like drip coffee, espresso drinks and cold brew.
Dundee Double Shot, located in Omaha’s cutest neighborhood, has been a staple in the community for over 10 years. Their menu boasts over 32 roasts and a variety of delicious food items, including a cold brew that has Google reviewers singing its praises. Pair a cup with one of their bakery quick bites like cookies, donuts, biscotti or a giant muffin.
Elevated Aspect is a small coffee company that specializes in cold brew! They brew it right here in Omaha and offer free local delivery in the area as well as Denver, Colorado. You can also pick up a few bags of concentrate or ready-to-drink bottles at the Omaha, Bellevue and Village Point Farmers’ Markets every weekend in the summer. Click here to learn more and to place an order!
We didn’t know that coffee and cinnamon rolls were the perfect pairing until we tried the combination at Hardy Coffee Co., and now, we wouldn’t have it any other way. Step into the shop for a coffee beverage (like their iconic cold brew!), which are all brewed with beans roasted in-house. And before you leave, take a turn past the pastry case, which features gorgeous and colorful cakes, savory baked goods, and of course, the infamous cinnamon rolls.
Muglife Coffee offers small-batch roasted single origin and direct trade coffees from around the world. Enjoy a cup of their famous Nitro Cold Brew alongside a pastry fresh from Culprit Cafe & Bakery and Blue Dot Confections—they carry a selection of soft pretzels with sauces, savory scones, flavorful cake doughnuts, and artisanal marshmallow bars.
After Omaha staple Beansmith Coffee closed their doors in 2018, coffee director Ian Wiese purchased their assets and launched a roasting and retail company of his own: Rally Coffee Co. They opened their doors a few years ago to almost immediate success in the NoDo neighborhood. Their 1,200-square-foot space offers up a modern and pristine aesthetic—perfect for Instagram pics and coffee dates with friends! Don’t miss their unique Kyoto Cold Brew, brewed in a chemistry set-style drip brewer.
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Roast Coffeehouse, which has three locations in the Omaha area, is home to A Hill of Beans Coffee Roasters, regular events, pop-ups and one of the tastiest cold brews in town! Stop by and try it there or pick up a few bottles to-go and enjoy later.
Sip on some cold brew while playing games at Spielbound! This eclectic café is home to more than 2,400 board games and a menu full of food and drinks. Here, you can play anything from Monopoly to the new classic, Ticket to Ride. You can get an annual membership to their game library for $150 or pay $5 for a one-day pass.
Urban Abbey combines a church with high-quality coffee and a strong community work environment. Fairly sourced and locally roasted, their coffee is a sacred art. So much so, that even their milk comes from Nebraska cows and is delivered fresh straight from the dairy farm. Their cold brew is smooth and delicious. Get it blended in a frappe or served hot for a special treat!
Walking into Village Grinder is like stepping into the warmth and comfort of grandma’s house. You’ll instantly be surrounded by friends, local foods, treats and, of course, the sweet smell of brewing coffee. They love cold brew at the Village Grinder so much that they even sell the brewing equipment, so you can make it at home! But if you’d rather have someone else do all the work for you, we can’t recommend their cold brew (which comes in flavors like French toast) enough.
Zen Coffee Company is a woman-owned, family-built, green-certified business with two locations across Omaha. Their goal is to bring people together over a shared love of quality coffee beans and delicious espresso drinks. They are always coming up with innovative coffee drinks—check out our guide to Food & Drink Flights in Omaha that features their coffee flights!—including a wide variety of cold brew flavors. If you can’t pick just one drink from Zen, order a Double Cup, a two-sided cup featuring two 12-ounce portions of any drink on the menu!
Have a brew-ti-ful day!
Did we miss your favorite cold brew in Omaha? Let us know in the comments below!