Expertly brewed fair-trade coffee and espresso beverages, including custom orders and barista recommendations.
Delicious daily selections like cupcakes, banana bread, and pastries, often with rotating flavors and designs.
Display and sale of paintings, prints, stickers, and trinkets from Lincoln artists, updated monthly.
A welcoming environment with tables, booths, outlets, and board games for studying, working, or socializing.
Hosting local artists and performers to foster creativity and community engagement.
What can I say about Meadowlark that hasn’t been said by hundreds of people already? Jewel of the community, queer friendly space, just in general a space where anyone from weirdos to professionals can come hang, work, you name it. Always friendly staff. Great choice of drinks and baked goods. Good variety of chairs, tables, booths for different groups and purposes. Good number of plug-in outlets though some of them are oddly located. They highlight local artists by hanging their art and giving people places to perform. This place has been going for years now and I hope it is around for many years to come. My favorite place in Lincoln.
They know my drink (and lots of other regulars’ drinks) when they see me and it is delicious every single time. I have never had espresso made fresh so fast. Like seriously they have it ready before I’m done paying yet I saw them pulling the shot right then and there. Amazing drinks and banana bread (if it’s available I have to get it). The atmosphere is so friendly, I felt welcome the first time I walked in. They always have local art up on the walls and available for purchase and I get excited to see the new art put up monthly. Such a wonderful community space with board games and ample space for gathering. 10/10 coffee shop.
This place made my terrible day go so much better. Out of all the coffee shops in Lincoln this is the first one I have seen with fare trade coffee from regions in Peru that have the best coffee. The prices are great. I'm looking forward to coming back and trying more coffee from other places.
Always a blast and pleasure being there. It’s been a while since I’ve been there. However the girl that rang me up phenomenal customer service great smile definitely welcoming. And huge shout out to the gentleman that made my order. I ordered something weird that normal people wouldn’t do and he knocked it out of the park. The moment I tried it it reminded me of home of a coffee I used to drink with my dad and brought me back to my childhood. Super thankful definitely will be back to continue to get what I got today and you guys keep doing your thing…. BARISTAS CHOICE.. this one happy customer.
I love this place! The baristas are always great. If you're indecisive, the employees can help whip you up a lovely drink. It is a nice place to study or work on drawings. Creations made by local artists are displayed here for sale, including paintings, prints, stickers, buttons, bookmarks, and fun little trinkets! They change every once in a while so it's always nice to see new art. The coffee is very good and the bakery items are always delicious! I forgot who usually makes the cupcakes, but they make adorable designs that I try to take pictures of every time I see them. They change up the flavors and designs, so you'll have to see what's in the case when you're there. I love my sweets, especially cakes, so I'm always fixated on the cupcakes here. Thank you, Meadowlark, for the satisfying treats. It's a delightfully scrumptious shop! You MUST check it out!

Serving community, craft coffee, and local art in the heart of Lincoln.
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Meadowlark Coffee & Espresso is a beloved, community-focused coffee shop in Lincoln, NE, known for its exceptional fair-trade coffee, welcoming atmosphere, and support for local artists. We offer a diverse menu of expertly crafted espresso drinks, delicious baked goods, and unique trinkets, creating a space where everyone—from students to professionals—can relax, work, or connect. With friendly baristas, a queer-friendly environment, and rotating art displays, we're more than just a coffee shop; we're a vibrant hub for creativity and connection.
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