Opening hours
Closed · opens tomorrow 6:00 AM
| Monday | 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Sunday | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
Local time in Lincoln: 11:21 PM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (402) 466-1771 to confirm.
Location & directions
333 North Cotner Boulevard #1Lincoln, NE 68505
About Cooks Cafe
Cooks Cafe is a breakfast restaurant located at 333 North Cotner Boulevard #1 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Our Lincoln guide covers 515 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
Cooks Cafe is open 7 days a week, usually 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Early risers are covered too: doors open at 6:00 AM most days.
Service options include outdoor seating and dine-in. On the menu: Lunch dishes.
For questions or orders, call (402) 466-1771.
Quick facts
- Category
- Breakfast Restaurant · Lunch
- Address
- 333 North Cotner Boulevard #1, Lincoln, NE 68505
- Phone
- (402) 466-1771
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 10 AM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 7 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for breakfast restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Cooks Cafe’s weekday schedule with 8 other breakfast restaurants in Nebraska. On a typical weekday it opens at 6:00 AM, earlier than 75% of them (the typical opening time is 7:00 AM) and closes at 2:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 2:30 PM).
In total it is open about 54 hours a week, 6 hours fewer than the local median of 60. 100% of breakfast restaurants in Nebraska open on Sundays, and Cooks Cafe is one of them.
Compared with 8 other breakfast restaurants in Nebraska that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for breakfast restaurants across the US
Based on 511 menus with 35,611 priced items from breakfast restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $9.25, and half of all items are priced between $4.99 and $14.44.
We don’t have Cooks Cafe’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what breakfast restaurants across the US typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Hot Chocolate | 38% | $3.75 |
| French Toast | 35% | $9.12 |
| Coffee | 32% | $3.54 |
| Bacon | 27% | $5.00 |
| Grilled Cheese | 27% | $7.20 |
| Toast | 26% | $2.55 |
| Hot Tea | 24% | $3.45 |
| French Fries | 22% | $4.29 |
Calculated from 511 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
Amenities
- Air conditioning
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Cooks Cafe there are 22 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 65 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Sandwiches & Delis (9), Cafes & Coffee (9), Mexican & Tex-Mex (8), and Bakeries & Desserts (6).
Competition is light: 1 other breakfast restaurant is within a mile. The closest is IHOP, 0.5 mi away.
31 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
- Mexican & Tex-MexLa Paz< 0.1 mi
- Bars & PubsPatty's Pub< 0.1 mi
- ChinesePanda Express0.2 mi
- ItalianOlive Garden0.2 mi
- PizzaFire Stone Pizzeria0.2 mi
What to expect at a breakfast restaurant
Breakfast and brunch spots range from classic diners and pancake houses to modern brunch cafes with creative menus, bottomless mimosas and long weekend waits. Most open early and close by mid-afternoon, which is the opposite rhythm to most restaurants.
What to order
- Pancakes or waffles – often the house specialty
- Eggs Benedict – the brunch classic
- Biscuits and gravy – a Southern breakfast staple
- Breakfast burrito – especially in the Southwest
Good to know
- Arrive before 9 AM on weekends to avoid the longest waits.
- Many breakfast places stop serving by 2 or 3 PM.
- Online waitlists let you join the line before leaving home.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Cooks Cafe's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Monday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Thursday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Friday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Saturday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Sunday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Is Cooks Cafe open on Sunday?
Yes, Cooks Cafe is open on Sundays: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Where is Cooks Cafe located?
Cooks Cafe is located at 333 North Cotner Boulevard #1, Lincoln, NE 68505.
What is the phone number of Cooks Cafe?
You can call Cooks Cafe at (402) 466-1771.
Does Cooks Cafe offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Cooks Cafe. Listed service options: outdoor seating and dine-in.
Is Cooks Cafe open late?
No, Cooks Cafe usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Cooks Cafe?
There are 65 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Cooks Cafe. Nearby options include La Paz (< 0.1 mi), Patty's Pub (< 0.1 mi), and Panda Express (0.2 mi).
Are there other breakfast restaurants near Cooks Cafe?
1 other breakfast restaurant within a mile. The closest is IHOP, 0.5 mi away.
How much do breakfast restaurants across the US cost?
Based on 511 menus with 35,611 priced items from breakfast restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $9.25, and half of all items are priced between $4.99 and $14.44.
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