Lincoln Celebrates Local Coffee Shops with Month-Long Event

Residents can visit 10 of 25 participating coffee shops to enter a $250 gift card drawing.

Jan. 30, 2026 at 3:55pm

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What began as Lincoln Coffee Week a few years ago has now turned into an entire month-long celebration of the city's local coffee shops. During February, residents will be able to take advantage of exclusive deals, promos, and cafe-hopping opportunities across 25 participating coffee shops in Lincoln.

Why it matters

The expanded Lincoln Coffee Month highlights the vibrant local coffee culture in the city, providing an opportunity for residents to discover new independent cafes and support small businesses in the community.

The details

According to Jeff Maul with Visit Lincoln, the month-long event allows coffee lovers to access an app that lists all 25 participating coffee shops. By visiting 10 of the 25 shops, customers can enter a drawing to win a $250 gift card to a coffee shop of their choice.

  • Lincoln Coffee Week started a few years ago.
  • Lincoln Coffee Month will take place throughout February 2026.

The players

Jeff Maul

A representative from Visit Lincoln, the organization coordinating the Lincoln Coffee Month event.

Visit Lincoln

The organization promoting tourism and events in Lincoln, Nebraska.

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What they’re saying

“We have 25 different coffee shops in Lincoln participating. You can go to our website at Lincoln.org and click on Coffee Month and that will give you an opportunity to download an app.”

— Jeff Maul, Representative, Visit Lincoln

“If you visit 10 of 25, your name goes into a drawing for a $250 gift card to a coffee shop of your choice at the end of the month.”

— Jeff Maul, Representative, Visit Lincoln

What’s next

Residents can visit the Lincoln.org website to download the app and learn more about the participating coffee shops and exclusive deals during Lincoln Coffee Month.

The takeaway

Lincoln's month-long celebration of local coffee shops demonstrates the city's vibrant small business community and commitment to supporting independent, neighborhood cafes that contribute to the unique character of the city.