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The Coffee Roaster

5022 Old Cheney Rd #3, Lincoln, NE 68516
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The Coffee Roaster in Lincoln, specialty coffee cafe

the coffee roaster sits on old cheney road like it's been there forever, though that 4.9 rating from 115 reviews tells you everything about what happens inside. this isn't chain coffee with its predictable mediocrity. the beans here get the attention they deserve, roasted with the kind of care that makes your first sip stop you mid-conversation. regulars know the drill. they show up for coffee that tastes like someone actually thought about it, where the barista understands extraction timing and water temperature. the steam wand hisses with purpose, not just noise. you can smell the difference when beans are treated right, that deep, nutty richness that fills the space without overwhelming it. lincoln has plenty of coffee options, but few understand that good coffee starts with respecting the bean. the roaster gets it. that's why people drive across town, why the rating stays high, why the community keeps coming…

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curated by gautam khorana, editor · updated 21 May 2026

nri score77
buzz0
local cred52%

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(402) 421-1122

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www.coffeeroasterlnk.com/

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