Coffee shop · Omaha · The 402
Amateur Coffee
Vegan, house-roasted coffee parlor near Joslyn Castle known for its zero-waste reusable glass jar program.
What stands out
Expertly roasted, high-quality espresso and coffee
Good to know
Higher price point for the portion sizes ("a little pricey," "expensive")
- Coffee roaster
- Sit-down café
- Vegan-focused
- Good to work
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- Wi-Fi listed
- Food / pastries
- Vegetarian options listed
- Visitor classic
- Local favorite
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- Sit-down caféVenue source · checked Aug 27, 2026
- Vegan-focusedVenue source · checked Aug 27, 2026
- Vegetarian options listedVenue source · checked Aug 27, 2026
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- Coffee roaster
- Sit-down café
- Vegan-focused
- Good to work
+5 more useful filters
- Wi-Fi listed
- Food / pastries
- Vegetarian options listed
- Visitor classic
- Local favorite
4 source-backed details4 of 9 useful labels have their own dated link · listing checked Aug 27, 2026
Each link supports only the detail beside it. Menus, policies, and setups can still change, so confirm anything important before visiting.
- Coffee roasterVenue source · checked Aug 27, 2026
- Sit-down caféVenue source · checked Aug 27, 2026
- Vegan-focusedVenue source · checked Aug 27, 2026
- Vegetarian options listedVenue source · checked Aug 27, 2026
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Why people go
- Expertly roasted, high-quality espresso and coffee
- Creative, ever-changing vegan drink menu (Ube latte, seasonal specials)
Good to know
- Higher price point for the portion sizes ("a little pricey," "expensive")
Sources + full snapshot3 sources
Across Yelp, Google, TripAdvisor and HappyCow, reviewers and trade press (Daily Coffee News, VegNews) consistently praise Amateur Coffee's meticulously roasted beans, creative all-vegan menu, and warm staff. The recurring tradeoffs cited are a higher price point and a very small, bar-stool-and-window-ledge seating area.
More reasons mentioned
- Warm, knowledgeable, welcoming staff
- Genuine zero-waste commitment via the reusable glass jar program
More notes
- Very small footprint with limited seating (bar stools and a window ledge)
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- Daily Coffee News (Roast Magazine) — "Don't Be Fooled: Amateur Coffee is For Real in Omaha" — profiled the Wicherts' traceable-sourcing, hand-roasted approach shortly after opening
- VegNews — "Vegan Coffee Shop Thrives in Steak Country" — national vegan trade coverage of the shop's unexpected success in Omaha
- Omaha Magazine — "Loving Something More Isn't Just for Amateurs" — feature on owners Jasmyn and Jacob Wichert as a creative-community gathering spot near Joslyn Castle
- Omaha World-Herald — "Review: Everything's a hit at tiny all-vegan Amateur Coffee Parlor" — local newspaper dining review
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Listing checked Aug 27, 2026
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Score by dimension
- Coffee8.5
- Value7.1
- Vibe8.4
- Work-friendly6.5
- Service8.5
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