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About Engine House Cafe

Looking for great food in Lincoln? Engine House Cafe is a top-rated American restaurant with 4.60 stars.

★★★★★ 4.60 rating (1923 reviews)
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Engine House Cafe interior
Est. Local Favorite

A Taste of Tradition

Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.

Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.

  • Fresh Daily Specials
  • Private Dining Available
  • Catering Services
  • Takeout & Delivery

Guest Reviews

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Alex Williams

Alex Williams

2 years ago

First time here, but definitely won't be the last! A little bit of a wait on a busy Sunday morning, but it's a quiet area if you want to walk around while you wait for your table. Food was amazing and we could barely finish what we ordered! Staff was very kind and helpful even with how busy they were. Definitely would recommend a stop at this historical little breakfast spot!

Dave Cipriani

Dave Cipriani

2 years ago

Great breakfast spot. We stopped in twice during our visit. We both got the biscuits and gravy with egg and sausage. Very good. The second time, I got the breakfast Burrito, which was even better. We would definitely return if in the area again!

Drag0n

Drag0n

Edited a year ago

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

Chelsea Klein

Chelsea Klein

2 years ago

I tried the French toast breakfast combo and it did not disappoint. The vanilla flavor really shined through and it had a nice crispy shell.

T. W.

T. W.

6 months ago

Clean and comfortable with nice atmosphere and appointments. Great burgers and BLTs! Great service!

Ron Dunbar

Ron Dunbar

5 months ago

Short wait to get in for breakfast after The Thunderstorm of August ‘25 earlier in the morning. I woulda waited all day if I had known what I was in for. Best breakfast in ages. Service was great. Several folks topped off my coffee throughout breakfast. I had a couple eggs over medium, perfect hashbrowns (are they crunchy? Are they not? Are they both? So good!), sausage patties, sourdough toast. And a side of sausage gravy to make sure it all went down smoothly. My buddy had a ham and cheese omelette and raved about it as well. As I was paying, a server walked by dousing a cinnamon bun in icing like a fire engine at a 4-alarm pancake factory blaze. I was full to the brim so gonna have to make another trip for one of those. Not big on taking pics of my food, so here are the mints at the cash register. This proves I’m not a bot, right?

Joe Vasquez

Joe Vasquez

3 months ago

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

Jody Fenton

Jody Fenton

3 months ago

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!

Becks

Becks

Edited a month ago

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.

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Business Features

Highlights & Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Service options

  • On-site services
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in
  • Delivery

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great coffee
  • Serves local specialty

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Solo dining

Offerings

  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Quick bite

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Counter service
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Bar on site
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Historic

Crowd

  • Family friendly
  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Paid street parking

Visit Us

We look forward to welcoming you. Make a reservation or stop by - walk-ins welcome!

Location

6028 Havelock Ave, Lincoln, NE 68507, United States

Reservations

+1 402-467-2880

Hours

Open Now · Saturday 6 AM-1 PM
Wednesday 6 AM-1 PM
Thursday 6 AM-1 PM
Friday 6 AM-1 PM
Saturday 6 AM-1 PM
Sunday 7 AM-1 PM
Monday 6 AM-1 PM
Tuesday 6 AM-1 PM
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