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Caffeine Dreams
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 6:30 am - 11 pm
Fri 6:30 am - 12 am
Sat 8 am - 11 pm
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
31 reviews for Caffeine Dreams
Review Highlights
"Other than that it's a great place to study."
(in 5 reviews)
"I like the atmosphere to study in."
(in 4 reviews)
"The building and patio are both awesome while beverages and..."
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31 reviews in English
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Review from Katy B.
Manhattan Beach, CA
10/10/2011 3 Check-ins Here
Great neighborhood coffee shop. I like that I can order a drink the way I want and the baristas can actually make it that way (not like at chain coffee houses where they don't know what you are talking about). They always have a variety of delicious treats as well. I like that there is usually at least one gluten free option among the choices. There is also a great tea selection to choose from if you aren't feeling like coffee.
They support local artists by showing their work, most of which is available for purchase. Being an artist myself I really appreciate the fact that they promote area artists and provide a venue for them to show some work and maybe make a little money.
I like the atmosphere to study in. The only draw back is, so does everyone else and there is limited space with pretty small tables. I usually have to juggle what I have on my table with a book or notebook in my lap. Other than that it's a great place to study. -
Review from Giggy B.
Bellevue, NE
9/5/2011
I've been goin to this place off and on since 2001. I was never really much of a coffee shop guy but at a friends need for some company I would join up with him at a coffee shop to go over "girl issues", either his problems with them, or my lack of them. We had a routine...if he had a sucky day he'd come over, take two steps in my house(he didn't have to knock) and ask, "Coffee shop?".
I'd obligue, put down the playstation 1 controller and just walk out. We'd go to one of two places. One was the late Stage Right, formerly existing right next to the Orpheum Theatre, and the other was Caffiene Dreams. It was usually a toss up because both places were good and close. After awhile of going to both we went separate ways and I stopped going to both places cuz I had "loner" issues...I didn't like being at places alone and nobody else was big on coffee.
Flash forward to the present of an Omaha covered in Scooters, Starbucks, and Crane coffees and one would be overwhelmed to choose a place to get a cup of joe that isn't commercialized and on every corner. Today I was craving caffiene...I needed a kick in the arse. But I didn't want sum double venti avocado or something. I wanted a good, strong cup of joe and I had a flashback of another time. I mentioned Caffiene Dreams to my special lady friend and we decided to go.
Upon pulling up she thought what most new people think at first sight of this place. "It looks small". Then we get inside and her perception changed. The inside is cozy and welcoming and the feeling of many brains hard a work was in the air. Yes...this place is a med/college student's study hall of choice.
It had been awhile so I straight up asked the barista that I needed something to light a fire under me. She had just the treat: The Red Eye. My special lady friend asked for something sweet and they read here like a book and offered her The Muse made with vanilla and caramel, her 2 favorite flavors. We took our cups of joy outside to the back patio area that is always inviting and coupled with the great weather it was a very pleasent way to spend an hour. just talking and being with each other. This place gave us this moment and I remembered why this was a place a former non-coffee drinker would always agree to go to. And with my better half loving the place, she wants to go back more often now so its a win for both of us. I missed Caffiene Dreams and I'm glad I stopped in today. I'll prolly be more of a regular from now on. Drink up Minions!! -
Review from Carmen A.
Omaha, NE
2/8/2012 1 Check-in Here
Beg, borrow and steal a seat.
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Review from Christa Lei S.
Omaha, NE
2/5/2012
I wish they had more spaces and bigger tables. It's a hip place to be, and they have really great tea (I always get a pumpkin chai when I'm here. It's delish), but they have limited to no seating with outlets. :( So it's hard to study! Other than that, I like this place. I wish they heated their sandwiches, but they also have decent pastries.
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Review from G. J.
Omaha, NE
12/23/2011
Not my favorite coffee shop, but definitely not Omaha's worst either. The coffee itself is average as are the staff and prices; however, I do like the location, building, and atmosphere.
A good, inviting place to meet friends for a coffee break. -
Review from Sebastian G.
Portland, OR
10/20/2011 1 Check-in Here
Great coffee, toss in some crunchy/altness and you have a sweet coffee shop. Only 4 stars due to the that it takes some maneuvering to get there. On my next trip to Omaha, I could not even begin to find this place again. too bad. Trapped in Omaha/Council Bluffs w/o good coffee.
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Review from Christopher C.
Omaha, NE
10/21/2011 1 Check-in Here
I think this place has it all. It has atmosphere, it has a great staff, and most important of all it has GREAT coffee.
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Review from David S.
Omaha, NE
5/10/2011 1 Check-in Here
Cozy, great music, friendly staff. Quiet place to study during the day. My fruit tart was excellent and the wrap was also very good.
A good experience. -
Review from Laura C.
Omaha, NE
7/25/2011
Good local coffee house. I have utilized it once before to study and it was not the most convenient coffee house I have studied at. The tables are small so plan on using just your computer and a book.
I have continued to drop by because I think the espresso is some of the best tasting in Omaha - I like to order iced espresso and it has a nice full-bodied, rich flavor at Caffeine Dreams. Prices are very typical, while I don't vary my order, I didn't notice anything on the menu that was outrageously expensive. -
Review from Calvin Y.
1/3/2011 1 Check-in Here
Caffeine Dreams coffee is so weak that SWV should be singing about it. (That 1993 pop music reference dates me, doesn't it?)
I promise you it's not because I'm from Seattle that makes me think Caffeine Dreams' coffee is bad. I promise, I'm not a coffee snob! The coffee just doesn't have any flavor.
However, I do like the atmosphere -- it'd be a great place to study, hang out (they have board games!), surf the internet, or just lounge around.Listed in: The Omaha Rundown
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Review from J C.
Omaha, NE
2/3/2011
This is as good as it gets in Midtown when you're looking for a place to sit for a while with a good book or laptop and have a caffeinated beverage.
The coffee's ok. (100x better than Blue Line tho) I usually get an Americano. It's more reliable than most cafes' drip coffee. They're sandwiches are pretty good. The baked goods generally look appetizing although they're nothing to really write home about.
I really like the atmosphere... the brick walls, cement floors, metal tables, and large sofas. There's also a pile of board and card games if you show up unprepared (no laptop).
My only REAL gripe is the handful of customers who have no idea how to behave with their gadgets in public. One guy (I'm looking at you Nathan, you work for State Farm. How do I know? You made all your phone calls in the cafe one day. LOUDLY! And the next time I saw you, you were on SPEAKERPHONE talking to your coworkers on a conference call. WTF?!) Yeah, this guy uses the place as his personal office and makes all of his calls there...some on speakerphone. The same day there was also another guy who was watching a movie with no headphones. Seriously.
But if those 2 boneheads aren't there, it's a pretty nice place to get a cuppa and use the intarwebs. :) -
Review from Christine B.
Omaha, NE
2/4/2011
Stopped in on a recent Saturday morning with friends. Tucked away location, so it's not the kind of place where tons of people are just driving by and just stop in. Nice vibe with local art for sale and an eclectic selection of furniture (you can sit on a couch, bar stool or cafe chair - your choice). I'd agree with other reviewers that the tables are bit on the small side.
Good selection of pastries - from fruit tarts to blueberry muffins to fiber/flax bars to vegan options. Coffee is pretty good, but on the weaker side (If I drank that much of my own brew I'd be shaking with too much caffeine). I'd go back - I'd rather spend three hours on a Saturday here than at a Starbucks. Two coffees and a muffin - about $9. -
Review from Mark J.
Mableton, GA
9/3/2011
Real barristas. Good price. Art-sy joint that would be great to read the morning paper or study. Neighborhood favorite. Don't bother looking for a Starbucks if you can have Caffeine Dreams.
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Review from Aaron M.
4/7/2009
I'm a graduate student at UNMC and Caffeine Dreams is probably the most convenient place to study anywhere near campus. I always like chatting it up with whomever is working and they tend to play a mix of music that's definitely my style. It can be a bit noisy at times, but that's why iPods were invented, right?
I had to dock Caffeine Dreams one star because I think at times their brewed coffee can be a bit weak. Not everyone has to bring the hyper-caffeinated overdose like Starbucks, but I don't ever like to think my coffee is "kind of watery". -
Review from Scott A.
Omaha, NE
Updated - 6/6/2011 17 Check-ins Here
The people are cool (and totally not diabetically energetic), and the coffee is easily the best in town.
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Review from Sarah I.
Tucson, AZ
2/12/2009 1 photo
I met a friend here and was pleasantly surprised by the cappuccino I enjoyed, although they did not have whole milk, only 2% and nonfat. I don't know if this is standard or they were just out (it was a Sunday); what kind of coffeeshop doesn't have whole milk? It makes the best foam!
But my drink was good (better than the one I had at Blue Line) and the scone, although not at all shaped like a proper scone, tasted great.
The space is misleadingly small, for all that the high ceilings make it feel really big. There are not that many tables. The art on the walls is neato. We were there to talk (quietly!) and kept getting looks from Laptop People; at times, despite every table being full, our voices were the only ones. Everyone else was plugged in. Not really a jolly sort of place, but perhaps everyone was finishing term papers or something.
The staff were friendly--I'd go back. -
Review from Sara S.
4/14/2011
If my friend's didn't work here, I'd never be around. Caffeine Dreams has a lot going for it but sort of ruins it by mixing and matching different attitudes/styles and it just clashes. There's something warm about CD, but then the artsy fartsy (and way, way too tall) tables make everything uncomfortable. The coffee is just so-so, and the espresso isn't much better but it's better than the coffee. The terrasse is the best thing about CD, it is huge and quite private and beautiful. As for food, the hummus plate is ok, sandwiches are so-so, and there are some vegan bake goods, which is nice. I'd recommend getting a green iced tea and sitting on the terrasse with a book.
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Review from Kim J.
Omaha, NE
12/10/2007
I think the clientele that frequents this place thinks it is a library. The crowd is basically a college age crowd, all with their earbuds in, typing on their laptops. God forbid, that you might want to converse with someone. Dirty looks from every direction.
I like the atmosphere. My mocha was fine. THe cookie I got was great. I usually had only gotten coffee. When I went in yesterday, i had my daugher. She had a wonderful piece of raspberry chocolate torte that was very very rich. SHe said the hot chocolate was bad but--she is only 5.
Service was friendly although when I asked for a napkin, the server seemed very confused. She asked if I could use a paper towel instead....alright...no problem.
I hope the table hogs who throw around the dirty looks drink alot of coffee. -
Review from Natalie S.
Omaha, NE
8/2/2008
Caffeine Dreams has a great environment.
I haven't tried the coffee everyone keeps saying is awful, because I drink tea. And their Chai Tea (Iced or Latte) is delicious.
I used to study there, and I love the set-up. If you need a study break they have great games: Connect Four, Who's Who, etc. You get the gist. -
Review from Mark S.
Chicago, IL
1/29/2011 1 Check-in Here
Wow, what a nice coffee shop. Great coffers and service with reasonable prices. Only drawback - no hot breakfast food that I could see .
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Review from Amanda G.
Portland, OR
5/17/2010
I don't care that the tables are only big enough to fit a laptop and a cup of coffee. I don't care that it's hipster-central. Caffeine Dreams is my favorite place to hide from the world in Omaha. Coffee is good, pastries are good, tea selection is excellent, and the service is always friendly. I've tried their mozzarella pesto and thai curry chicken salad sandwiches as well, both are pretty good if you need to eat something more substantial. I get homesick for Seattle a lot in the big O, and this is one of the most comforting places for me to go. It has a great atmosphere - lots of local art, just enough background noise - I come here often to study.
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Review from Colin G.
4/14/2010
I was looking for a place to get some work done while in Omaha and found this via Yelp. It's located between a large medical complex and a very pretty, upscale neighborhood. Lots of free parking in the lot next door. The building itself is an old industrial structure. There are three rooms and several levels to the place with lots of seating, be they tables, couches or a bar type thing facing the window by the counter. The decor is all local arts: sculptures, paintings, photography, etc.
Definitely a hipster sort of place, and the music does reflect that. I was in here twice, both times for about 2 hours, and liked most of what I heard (Band of Horses' first album and a Best of David Bowie were played) but, hey, you can always bring headphones if you don't like it.
Per the coffee, I'm usually very picky about it. The first time I came, they had a Guatemalan on brew (they change them out fairly frequently and have like 5 different kinds to try) and that was fantastic. The second time, I had a Papua New Guinean, which I didn't really like, although I went back for the Mexican and that was much better. It's just nice to have that kind of variety with the coffee.
Pretty cheap, at least from my experience: under $2 will get you a mug for apparently unlimited refills. I didn't try the food, but it sounded good from the descriptions and was also reasonably priced.
The tables are a little annoying: one full-sized laptop is the limit, but that seemed like what most people were doing anyway. The chairs also always seemed to be wobbly, although they were obviously not terribly new. Not a ton of outlets but not a total lack of them either. I never had a problem finding them.
I came on weekdays, early afternoons, both times and, although it was a bit noisy by the counter, there weren't the typical group of idiot yakkers that you find at a lot of coffee shops. Maybe they come in on the weekends or after school lets out though.
If you come in the summer, make sure to not sit by a vent. There aren't many of them so, when the a/c is crankin', it'll get pretty cold near them.
I really liked this place and wish that more coffee shops would follow suit with the atmosphere, the variety of coffee and the decor. -
Review from Dylan G.
Omaha, NE
3/13/2010
Pros:
Free and speedy wifi, with no annoying codes you have to enter to access the service.
Generally, there's always room to have a seat.
Coffee is passable but not great. It's a small price to pay to access the free wi-fi for a few hours.
Cons:
What is with the tables? Can we tone down the "artsy" and go with form and function? It's kind of difficult to study or read at a tabletop shaped like a sperm cell.
Hipster quotient: HIGH. Last time I was in there, I kept looking around to see if Vampire Weekend were setting up for a free show. There were so many unshaven hipsters I wasn't even sure from whom I was supposed to order my beverage.
The music. If you're lucky, you'll be there during the stretch where the hipsters haven't woken up yet (1 pm), so the person behind the counter won't have to impress them with some sort of atonal skronk that makes Lou Reed's "Metal Machine Music" sound like a Miley Cyrus album. The last time I was there, the blond dude destroyed any love I had for Portishead by playing their newest album, which features not a single melody, way too loud. This was preceded by Tricky's "Maxinquaye" and followed by some Eurotrash house music. God, it was probably a Goldie album, considering the fact that this dude had just apparently discovered techno and trip hop.
So, I guess in a pinch, if my internet goes down and I have a paper due by midnight, this place is perfect. Otherwise, I'll just consult the Wayback Machine if I want to pretend that I scored tickets to an Underworld concert in 1996. -
Review from Charles G.
Omaha, NE
7/19/2008
Caffeine Dreams definitely has the cool factor on high, and though the coffee isn't so good (the reason the coffee there isn't so good is because they roast beans that aren't so good), it's a great place to relax and chat. The staff are really nice, with the exception of the manager, whose name eludes me now. Sold me some "baggy" beans and then tried to tell me that I screwed up the roast. I'm an experienced home roaster, and I know all too well the difference between crappy beans and a screwed-up roast, as I've done both. On top of it all, he totally blew a gasket as I explained the problem to him, and what was probably worse still, is that he didn't even understand the language of roasting. If you're going to manage a coffee shop, know your product. I am an ass, but this guy out assed me in a big way.
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Review from Eric T.
Santa Clara, CA
9/25/2010
Great atmosphere, drinks, food and place to study!
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Review from David K.
San Francisco, CA
2/13/2007 1 photo
I can't vouch for the coffee (cuz' I don't drink it), but this is an awesome coffee shop. It's in a small old brick building with brick-exposed walls. The whole interior feels very warm, which is nice on a cold Omaha day, but when the weather is nice, there's a great outdoor patio in back. The sandwiches are pretty good, too. There is usually art by local artists on the walls and occasionally there's live music.
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Review from Jen H.
Omaha, NE
1/28/2009
Been here a few times to meet up with friends. The coffee is OK, sometimes the drinks come out tasting a little burnt. The atmosphere is sometimes a little distracting when a younger crowd rolls in. Overhearing other people's drama while I'm having a quiet conversation in the corner is not my idea of a coffee house experience.
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Review from S A.
Omaha, NE
2/26/2010
You'll find me here more days than not. I'm a fan because of the free wifi, sandwich options (a step up from a pastry-only place), plentiful parking, all the electric outlets for the laptop, and how rarely they run out of tables.
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Review from Abby H.
Seattle, WA
10/21/2007
The coffee at Caffeine Dreams is terrible. It is roasted terribly and always tastes burnt: both drip coffee and espresso. However, they have great brownies and vegan desserts. The staff is a quirky bunch, and are very friendly. It's one of the best places in town to chill and/or study. Even if annoying church groups meet here, they still have a really interesting crowd and great music. Sometimes it's hard to get a seat, and some of the tables are wobbly, but it's fantastic to sit outside in the summer. They have a deck out back away from the traffic and noise. 'Tis very nice. Seek it out.
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Review from Eric O.
Omaha, NE
11/16/2009
I wrote a lot of my best undergraduate work in this building 6-7 years ago, so it pains me to say that my recent visits to CD have been really disappointing. The coffee now tastes a little stale and crisp, and the staff seems to have become more surly and standoffish since I last visited a number of years ago. It just doesn't exude the same welcoming vibe I remember.
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Review from Sarah G.
5/11/2009 1 Check-in Here
Nice spot in a somewhat random location. The building and patio are both awesome while beverages and treats are both more on the 'average' level. Go for the atmosphere and chai. The fruit tarts are pretty good too.
