Opening hours
Closed · opens tomorrow 6:00 AM
| Monday | 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Sunday | 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
Local time in Lincoln: 3:29 PM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (402) 467-2880 to confirm.
Location & directions
6028 Havelock AveLincoln, NE 68507
About Engine House Cafe
Engine House Cafe is an American restaurant located at 6028 Havelock Ave in Lincoln, Nebraska. It's part of our guide to 515 restaurants, cafes and bars in Lincoln. It sits in the affordable price range ($10–20 per person).
Engine House Cafe is open 7 days a week, usually 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Early risers are covered too: doors open at 6:00 AM most days.
Engine House Cafe's menu features 109 dishes and drinks across 11 sections, including DRINKS, BREAKFAST SPECIALS, POPULAR PLATES, PANCAKES AND MORE, and PLATTERS AND OMELETTES. Listed prices range from $0.15 to $22.65, with a typical item around $5.14. Dishes worth a look include 15 Cent Tea, Bacon Avocado Bene, and BBCombo.
You can visit for on-site services, takeaway, dine-in, and delivery. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, and historic, and it is a good fit for groups and tourists. The place is family friendly. It is especially popular for breakfast, lunch, and solo dining. Offerings include coffee, comfort food, and quick bite.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking and free parking lot. Reservations are accepted; call (402) 467-2880 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- American Restaurant · Breakfast
- Address
- 6028 Havelock Ave, Lincoln, NE 68507
- Phone
- (402) 467-2880
- Price range
- $10–20 per person
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Menu
- 109 items · $0.15–$22.65
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 12 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 7 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for American restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Engine House Cafe’s weekday schedule with 24 other American restaurants in Lincoln. On a typical weekday it opens at 6:00 AM, earlier than 92% of them (the typical opening time is 11:00 AM) and closes at 1:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 9:30 PM).
In total it is open about 48 hours a week, 31 hours fewer than the local median of 79. 88% of American restaurants in Lincoln open on Sundays, and Engine House Cafe is one of them.
Compared with 24 other American restaurants in Lincoln that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for American restaurants in Nebraska
Based on 9 menus with 522 priced items from American restaurants in Nebraska, the median menu item costs $8.99, and half of all items are priced between $4.25 and $13.38.
At Engine House Cafe the median listed price is $5.14, lower than the typical $8.99 for American restaurants in Nebraska.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Coffee | 33% | $2.36 |
| Hot Chocolate | 33% | $3.00 |
Calculated from 9 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- On-site services
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great coffee
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Quick bite
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- 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 of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Engine House Cafe there are 9 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 10 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (3), Mexican & Tex-Mex (2), Pizza (1), and Italian (1).
Engine House Cafe is the only American restaurant within a mile (7 within three miles). The next closest is Leighton's Pub, 1.7 mi away.
4 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Japanese & SushiAkita Hibachi Express< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeCharging Station< 0.1 mi
- PizzaIsles Pub & Pizza0.1 mi
- SteakhousesMisty's Steakhouse & Lounge0.1 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexAmigo's / Kings Classic0.2 mi
What to expect at an American restaurant
American restaurants cover a lot of ground: the neighborhood diner with a counter and bottomless coffee, the family restaurant with a long laminated menu, the gastropub doing elevated comfort food, and the “New American” kitchen that builds a short seasonal menu around local farms. What ties them together is a menu built on familiar staples – burgers, sandwiches, salads, steaks, fried chicken and pasta – plus regional favorites that change as you cross the country.
What to order
- Cheeseburger – the benchmark dish; a good one tells you how seriously the kitchen takes its basics
- Chicken-fried steak or fried chicken – a comfort classic, especially in the South and Midwest
- Mac and cheese – often a house side that doubles as a main
- A regional specialty – look for anything named after the town or state on the menu
Good to know
- Portions are generous; sharing a starter or ordering a half portion is common and rarely frowned upon.
- Weekday lunch specials and early-bird dinners often cost noticeably less than the regular menu.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard across the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Engine House Cafe's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Monday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM; Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM; Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM; Thursday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM; Friday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM; Saturday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM; Sunday: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Is Engine House Cafe open on Sunday?
Yes, Engine House Cafe is open on Sundays: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Where is Engine House Cafe located?
Engine House Cafe is located at 6028 Havelock Ave, Lincoln, NE 68507.
What is the phone number of Engine House Cafe?
You can call Engine House Cafe at (402) 467-2880.
Does Engine House Cafe offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Engine House Cafe offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: on-site services, takeaway, dine-in, and delivery.
How much does it cost to eat at Engine House Cafe?
The typical price range at Engine House Cafe is $10–20 per person. Menu prices range from $0.15 to $22.65.
Does Engine House Cafe take reservations?
Yes, Engine House Cafe accepts reservations.
Is Engine House Cafe wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Engine House Cafe open late?
No, Engine House Cafe usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Engine House Cafe?
There are 10 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Engine House Cafe. Nearby options include Akita Hibachi Express (< 0.1 mi), Charging Station (< 0.1 mi), and Isles Pub & Pizza (0.1 mi).
Are there other American restaurants near Engine House Cafe?
None within a mile. The closest is Leighton's Pub, 1.7 mi away.
How much do American restaurants in Nebraska cost?
Based on 9 menus with 522 priced items from American restaurants in Nebraska, the median menu item costs $8.99, and half of all items are priced between $4.25 and $13.38.
