Date Spots in Lincoln, NE

Dating in Lincoln

Dating in Lincoln can start simple: coffee shops and breakfast places make an easy first meet. You can pick from The Mill on 11th, The Mill Coffee and Tea, The Mill Coffee & Tea @ Telegraph, Reactor, Cultiva Coffee, Crescent Moon Coffee, The Coffee House, 7 Brew Coffee, Meadowlark Coffee Shop, or Hurts Donut Co. For dinner, the city spreads across cuisines—mexican at Muchachos or El Chaparro, american at Hub Cafe, Cooks Cafe, or Billy's Restaurant, barbecue at Canyon Joe's Barbecue, german at Bierhaus Maisschäler, thai at Blue Orchid, and regional at Pepe’s Bistro or Piedmont Bistro. That mix means you can match the meal to the mood without overplanning.

Later, drinks can carry the night, with McKinney's Irish Pub, Yia Yia's, “One More” Bar, HopCat, Zoo Bar, Boiler Brewing Company, Empyrean Brewing Co., Duffy's Tavern, LeadBelly, or Das Haus. For fresh air, choose a park such as Bethany Park, Seng Park at University Place, Hazel Abel Park, or Trago Park. Culture dates might mean Sheldon Museum of Art, University of Nebraska State Museum, Museum of Nebraska History, or LUX Center for the Arts. Entertainment options include East Park Cinema, South Pointe Cinema, The Haymarket Theatre, Lincoln Community Playhouse, or Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center. The variety keeps a date feeling easy rather than scripted.

Neighborhoods in Lincoln

These areas are called out in the local notes for this city. They can help you keep a date to one part of town.

• University Place Seng Park at University Place gives you a straightforward outdoor spot for a walk or a low-key meetup.
• Haymarket The Haymarket Theatre provides an entertainment anchor if you want a show as the centerpiece of a date.
• Piedmont Piedmont Bistro is a dinner option that fits a quieter, sit-down evening.
• South Pointe South Pointe Cinema makes for a simple movie date with a clear plan.
• Bethany Bethany Park offers a casual outdoor setting when you want fresh air without a big itinerary.