The Coffee Roaster

Celebrating 29 years of air roasting specialty coffee in Lincoln, Nebraska! He wanted to show Lincoln the way he believed coffee should taste.

In the early 1990's, Gary Karnes started developing his palette by searching the world for the best cup of coffee. He later opened his first retail location in 1996 in Lincoln, Nebraska and named it The Coffee Roaster. In 2009, we moved into our current location at 5022 Old Cheney Road. In 2014, Gary passed the business on to his daughter, Sam Karnes, so that she would keep The Coffee Roaster a fa

08/31/2024

We’ve partnered with D’Covi Skin Care to bring you this naturally nourishing, non-toxic, deliciously scented exfoliator coffee soap.

08/29/2024

Want to grind your coffee in the morning but don’t want to wake up everyone in the house? 🤫 This hand grinder is for you! The Skerton Plus burr grinder has the ability to make a full range of grind sizes, and can hold up to 100g of coffee.

Photos from The Coffee Roaster's post 08/28/2024

The Love, The Locals - AppleJack Market at Arbor Day Farm will be here before we know it!

MARKET DATES⁠:
Fall AppleJack Market | Arbor Day Farm | Nebraska City⁠
🍎Saturday, September 21 10am - 6pm ⁠
🍎Sunday, September 22 10am - 4pm

08/27/2024

Green tea is the oldest on record and never goes out of style! Our Chinese Sencha invokes soft notes of toasted rice with a delicate, clean finish.

08/25/2024

Did you know we now carry V60 pour overs? The V60's conical shape allows for deeper layering of coffee grounds, and its spiral ridges and lack of flow restriction allow the user to pour water quickly for a delicate body, or slowly for a heavier flavor. 😎

08/23/2024

This mighty small glass carafe pairs perfectly with any single serve pour over. We‘re so excited to enjoy making coffee with this carafe on a chilly fall morning. 🍂

08/21/2024

Whether you’re enjoying a cup at home or dialing in a pour-over on bar, this mighty carafe gets the job done and then some. Pair with Stagg [X] Dripper’s ratio aid and stop at the 300 ml dot to ace the coffee-to-water ratio, every time.

08/20/2024

Half-caff Brazil. All the flavor with half of the caffeine. Very demure, very mindful. 🖤

99. Seed Cabinet 08/07/2024

During our remodeling process we have had to let go of some beloved items that just didn't fit the space anymore. Over the years, many of you have commented on this antique seed cabinet. Changing Spaces SRS is selling it on their online auction this week so if you would like this little piece of history, now is your chance! If you click the link to see more photos, you will see that is comes with green coffee beans on the display end of the cabinet 😀

99. Seed Cabinet

08/05/2024

We like to compare our Brazilian coffee to a chocolate peanut butter cup. The cup is full bodied with rich notes of peanuts and cocoa. Satisfy your cravings with a scrumptious cup of Brazilian coffee! 😋

Photos from The Coffee Roaster's post 08/04/2024

🎉 Happy Birthday, Vince! 🎉

Today, we're celebrating our very own Vince! Not only has he been acting as our general contractor for the shop's remodel, but he's also our tech wizard and the guy working overtime to make sure everything is good to go before the holiday season.

Vince, your dedication and hard work have been nothing short of amazing. It's been a journey to say the least, and your work is not going unnoticed.

Join us in wishing Vince the happiest of birthdays! Drop your birthday wishes below! 🎂🎉🎈

07/29/2024

We 💚 the earth, so we pay to bring in these massive recycling boxes JUST for coffee bags! ✨

You can recycle your old coffee and tea bags in this box! Once the box is full, we’ll send it back to be recycled.

07/22/2024

The original Airscape® coffee and food storage canister, only BIGGER! The Airscape® Kilo holds a full kilogram (around 2lbs) of whole coffee beans.

07/18/2024

The iconic AeroPress, made with the same patented technology available in a gorgeous shatterproof blue Tritan™. Beautiful enough for display, tough enough for the road.💙🩵

07/16/2024

Dark roasted Sumatra lends itself to the smokey and earthy complexities of Indonesian coffee typical of the region. You also might notice subtle notes of chocolate cherry, licorice, and nutmeg.

Photos from The Coffee Roaster's post 07/15/2024

STOP! 🛑 We have officially moved our beans to our expanded retail space! When you stop by, use the door to your right to find us. If you go in the usual door, you will be met by an empty, loud and very dusty room. 😅

WE CAN’T WAIT FOR YOU TO SEE OUR NEW SPACE! 🥳 *peep Sam filling orders for the first time in the expanded area!*

07/13/2024

If you have been in this week, you have seen that we are under construction and our retail side is a little bare! We are still open normal hours BUT if getting coffee is on your list this next week, we recommend placing an order for pick up or delivery due to the noise of construction and getting our bearings in the new space. We are offering FREE delivery as an incentive all next week!! We still deliver Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons.

Our remodel won’t be complete when we move to the middle space in the building but it’s a big step and we are excited for you all to see it!

07/12/2024

Unroasted coffee beans are called, “green beans”. At this stage the beans are rock solid, so don’t cover these babies in chocolate… you’ll regret it! 😬 Isn’t coffee cool? 💜

07/11/2024

Opus is the ultimate all-purpose grinder designed to unlock the full potential of your coffee beans, whether you prefer a smooth espresso or a coarse cold brew.

The consistent grind size, easy to clean design and excellent price point are just a few reasons why we‘re thrilled to be offering this electric grinder in our store! Order yours today!

07/10/2024

Our espresso blend creates thick crema, explosive flavor and hint of nuttiness. It is also available for subscription! Subscribe today and never miss out on your daily espresso shot.

07/09/2024

We partnered with D’Covi Skincare to bring you these luxurious coffee bean lip balms! Once you try it, it’ll be hard to go back to anything else. 😅

07/08/2024

A Coffee Roaster sticker has been spotted in Colorado! Where are your Coffee Roaster stickers traveling to this summer?

07/07/2024

Did somebody say WORLD CHOCOLATE DAY?! You already know we’re gonna celebrate by stuffing our faces with gourmet caramels from Lulubee Artisanal Chocolates! Stop by the store to get some for yourself! 💜

07/06/2024

When our coffee knocks your socks off, just order a new pair of coffee socks! 😁 🎉

07/05/2024

Buying ✨small batch✨ roasted coffee is the way to go! 👍🏽

1️⃣ Smaller roasters allow for more technical control.
2️⃣ Your roasted beans are days old, not months old on the shelf!
3️⃣ Greater opportunity to bring out the intricate flavor notes in each coffee.
4️⃣ WAY harder to hide bean defects and bad batches (AKA you know you’re getting a great batch!)

Ditch the big name supermarket coffee and experience SMALL BATCH roasted coffee today!

Photos from The Coffee Roaster's post 07/04/2024

We are closed today for the 4th! Have a safe and caffeinated holiday! 🇺🇸

07/03/2024

Reminder that we will be closed on the 4th! ✨ We are looking forward to spending time with family and drinking WAY too much cold brew. 😋

07/02/2024

It’s a hot one out there today! Cool off with some COLD BREW. We have everything you need to make an incredibly refreshing batch. 💛

P.S. how gorgeous are these flowers by the mural 🪴

07/01/2024

Good morning! Just a heads up that we are going to be closed on the 4th of July! Don’t forget to stock up on beans. ❤️

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5022 Old Cheney Road #3
Lincoln, NE
68516

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm

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