Nothing beats a crisp autumn day with a drink from your favorite local coffee shop in hand. Warm up with cappuccinos, lattes, or chai this fall season at these awesome local coffee houses, roasters, and cafes. Whether you enjoy pumpkin-flavored everything from September through November or you simply want to enjoy a delicious warm drink that will keep you energized for all your autumnal errands, these are some of the best spots to stay cozy this fall.
Stories Coffee Company
📍 10710 Q Street
In addition to serving their own roasted specialty coffee, Stories Coffee Company also serves tea and smoothies! You can snag made-to-order food prepared in an on-site kitchen. Nothing warms you up quite like a hot latte on a brisk autumn afternoon, which you can pair with a variety of baked treats like blueberry muffins, cinnamon rolls, and almond croissants! Need something heartier? Try one of the breakfast sandwiches or the pork belly burrito! Whether you’re craving a hot white mocha or a cortado, you can always get your fix at Stories Coffee Company. Seasonal fall items include the cinnamon roll latte, fall latte and house baked pumpkin scones. Prefer tea? Try the caramel apple chai for a warm spiced delight.
Zen Coffee Company
📍230 South 25th Street
Zen Coffee Company is family-owned and green-certified, so you can feel good about buying your morning latte and supporting a local business! A portion of the profits also go towards helping community members in need. There are three nearby locations, so you’re never too far from a hot cup of Joe. Try something unique, like back-to-school menu favorites such as the Black and Pink latte or the Senior Sparkler. Need a bite to eat? Food options include fall favorites such as tasty bagels, monkey bread muffins, and even scones and homemade pop tarts! Zen Coffee Company is known for its Belgian waffle latte, which is served with a waffle on top! The Cinnamon Dolce and the Caramel Vibe are both perfect for those cool autumn mornings.
Dundee Double Shot Coffee
📍 118 North 50th Street
Settled into one of the perkiest corners of Dundee, you’ll find this well-loved local shop ready to serve up a great cup of coffee. Dundee Double Shot Coffee has created 32 roasts over the years and also offers a drive-thru option for when you’re on the go! There is a comfortable outdoor seating area if you want to stick around for a while and enjoy a coffee or two. Current featured flavored lattes at Dundee Double Shot include the Salty Irishman, the Vanilla Silk, and the Turtle Latte with chocolate, caramel, and praline! Want something festive? Try the Peppermint Patty or the Minty Mocha. There’s also a warming Mexican latte with notes of chocolate, orange, and cinnamon as well as the Peanut Butter Mocha for all those chocolate and peanut butter lovers out there.
Sozo Coffeehouse
📍 1314 Jones Street
Hailing as Omaha’s largest coffee shop, Sozo Coffeehouse should be on your fall bucket list! At Sozo, you’ll find classic beverages and specialty seasonal items that keep you coming back for more. Some customer favorites include the 20-ounce iced latte, which can be personalized to your taste buds depending on what flavor you choose, and the 20-ounce blended latte which includes whipped cream and frappe powder! Other “most ordered” items include cappuccinos, Italian sodas, and a matcha latte with cold foam. Need a serious pick-me-up? Try the Red Bull infusion smoothie. If you’re craving all the flavors of fall, try the pumpkin patch latte and add a banana bread muffin or a warm cinnamon roll.
The Coffee House
📍 1324 P Street
Hailing as Lincoln’s very first coffee shop, you can rest assured that The Coffee House knows a thing or two about brewing. After all, they’ve been serving the community since 1987! This locally owned and operated business serves food, coffee, and teas made from scratch by friendly baristas and bakers. The seasonal fall menu features pumpkin spiced lattes, butter beer spiced lattes, pumpkin chai, and even a caramel toddy with apple cold foam! You won’t want to skip the pumpkin creamaccino, either. Yum! For cider options, patrons can choose from caramel, cinnamon, and hot apple. The everyday menu is equally as delicious, including favorites like a vanilla bean ginger latte and a Foggy London.
Archetype Coffee
📍 3926 Farnam Street
Archetype believes that there are two sides to coffee — one side is the exhausting, painstaking, and unpredictable work of actually making the coffee and the second side is the fun, exciting parts of the people who grow, make, and drink coffee. When brought together, this forms the tight-knit community that coffee is known for. Whether you swing by the coffee shop for a fall day pick-me-up or you buy an Archetype blend to brew at home, you’ll be enjoying some of the best quality beans around. You can enjoy matcha lattes, chai, cold brews, cortados, macchiatos, americanos, and more at Archetype! There is also a selection of sweet or savory pastries to decide between.
Rally Coffee Co.
📍 749 North 14th Street
Rally Coffee Company believes in sourcing high-quality coffee and roasting it in such a way that accentuates each unique flavor profile, allowing you to sip on a well-crafted final product. You can purchase blends in bulk, such as the Finca Rancho Bonito with hints of cooked fruit, pecan, and brown sugar, or the Arsosala with hints of apricot, lemon, cooked nectarine, and floral vibes. In the coffeehouse, your options include lattes, flat whites, cappuccinos, chai, herbal teas, and specialty drinks depending on the season. You can customize your order with house-made syrups, like brown sugar, vanilla rose, sea salt caramel, and garden honey! In years past, the fall food menu has included tasty bites like honey butter toast and lentil soup.
Bad Seed Coffee & Supply
📍 2452 Harney Street
Bad Seed Coffee is known for its “no frills, all chill” approach to coffee. Whether you’re in the market for packaged coffee or you simply want to relax with a freshly brewed pour-over in hand, you can have your beverage of choice at this shop. Espresso is weighed and measured at every step and the nitro cold brew is always flowing, so you know where to stop when you’re hitting that afternoon slump and need some caffeine running through your veins! Enjoy your espresso shaken or sip on it in a B.S. latte. Tea drinkers haven’t been forgotten, either. Order a mug of your choice from a variety of loose-leaf tea options or have your drink transformed into a decadent tea latte! The current tea lineup includes cinnamon plum, masala chai, and Moroccan mint. Kiddos will love the hot chocolate made with Askinosie chocolate as well.
A Hill of Beans Coffee Roasters
📍 14512 West Center Road
At A Hill of Beans, coffee is taken seriously. This ensures that the customer can enjoy a delightful final product that is sure to impress. The meticulous attention to the beans means that they’re roasted fresh daily at the Omaha location by a master roaster. For all your autumn mornings, you can buy a bag of pumpkin spice beans or try the caramel walnut shortbread roast that makes getting out of bed on a cold morning just a little bit easier. You can even get your coffee ground for any brew type on-site, such as French press, percolator, pour-over, and more. Try the London Fog or keep it basic with a freshly brewed cup of Joe that you can sip on as you enjoy the welcoming atmosphere.
The Table Coffee Co.
📍 1122 Howard Street
If you consider yourself a coffee lover and you’ve been in Omaha for some time, you’ve likely paid a visit to The Table Coffee Co. already. However, this is one of the best spots in town to enjoy an early fall morning or a crisp autumn afternoon. The coffee shop offers a range of specialty drinks – brewed, blended, iced, and flavored how you want. Don’t skip out on the signature favorites, such as the rosemary white mocha, the tiramisu cold brew, and the cherry choco-latte. Fuel your day with a hearty power-grain waffle or one of the satisfying soups on the menu. Decadent baked goods include Dutch pastries, cinnamon rolls, and a selection of muffins such as lemon poppyseed and chocolate chip.
Myrtle & Cypress Coffeehouse
📍 517 North 33rd Street
Myrtle & Cypress uses natural sweeteners in their drinks, such as honey, maple syrup, and date syrup. You can rest assured that your beverage is clean, sustainable, and of course, delicious! The fall menu at Myrtle & Cypress includes all your favorite flavors, such as the Golden Hour latte with homemade rose and ginger honey syrup and the Pumpkin Pie latte using local pumpkins and Wisconsin maple syrup, topped with a house-made gluten-free pie crust cookie! Want something a bit spicy? The Spiced Conmiel is a honey latte with fall spices and chipotle powder. Want to reap the benefits of turmeric? Try the Harvest Moon, a delicious golden milk latte with warming spices.
Edge of the Universe Cafe
📍 6070 Maple Street
You won’t find a more unique cafe in Omaha after you visit Edge of the Universe! Whether you’re in the mood for a fun cup of coffee, hot chocolate, or a cocktail — there’s a little bit of everything here. The cafe hosts a ton of exciting events, such as Tuesday Trivia and Wednesday Music Bingo. There’s even Movie Costume Thursday where you can come dressed in the style of the movie and get a buy one get one deal! The menu features cappuccinos and lattes all day and night, as well as iced teas, spritzers, boozy shakes, cocktails, and an array of baked goodies. If it’s too cold to be outside, come hang out at Edge of the Universe Cafe this fall and enjoy delicious drinks and meet some new faces!
Hardy Coffee Co.
📍 6051 Maple Street
Hardy Coffee Co. is proud to have four brick-and-mortar locations in Omaha where they serve up lots of caffeine and joy each and every day. Aside from being a coffee shop, Hardy Coffee is also a small-batch coffee roaster and a bakery! Dig into a soft cinnamon roll or a burrito to get your day started on the right foot. Unique drinks on the menu include the root beer chai and the toddy cola. Sit back and relax with a cafe au lait or enjoy the flavors of fall with an apple chai that combines chai concentrate and steamed apple juice. Of course, nothing warms you up like a cappuccino or a hot latte with your choice of steamed milk. Not a coffee lover? There are tea options as well, such as herbal varieties and matcha.
The Mill Coffee and Tea
📍 800 P Street #100
Head over to Lincoln to visit The Mill Coffee and Tea, where you can enjoy small-batch craft coffee, as well as locally-made sandwiches, breakfast burritos, baked goods, and desserts! There is even a wide selection of gourmet candies and chocolates, making this a one-stop shop to satisfy all your cravings. Savor a hot toddy latte or enjoy one of the signature beverages like the hibiscus cooler, the matcha latte, or a perfect-for-fall chai latte. Mix and match flavors and create a drink all of your own, with options ranging from peppermint, spiced brown sugar, toasted marshmallow, cinnamon, cookie butter, honey, and more. Of course, you can always opt for alternative milks as well such as almond milk and oat milk.
Stay Caffeinated This Fall, Omaha!
Whether you’re a double shot espresso type of coffee aficionado or you prefer a warm cup of herbal tea, these local coffee shops and cafes have something for every preference. Sample seasonal specialities and all things pumpkin this fall, such as pumpkin spiced scones and pumpkin lattes with a layer of decadent cold foam.