Hub Cafe – American
Hub Cafe serves as a sun-drenched neighborhood sanctuary where the morning air is thick with the comforting scent of griddled sourdough and golden farm eggs. Diners can dive into vibrant bowls brimming with crispy pork belly and roasted sweet potatoes or savor the bright, citrusy zing of preserved lemon over creamy avocado toast. Whether tucking into a decadent stack of French toast or a hearty, spice-kissed skillet, every plate celebrates a thoughtful balance of rustic comfort and contemporary flair.
250 North 21st Street, Lincoln NE 68503 http://hubcafelincoln.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Hub Cafe
Dairy-Free at Hub Cafe
Hub Cafe in Lincoln has 12 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Avocado + Preserved Lemon Toast, Soup of the Day (Cup) and Le Q Toast + Jam. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Hub Cafe
Hub Cafe in Lincoln has 6 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soup of the Day (Cup), Avocado and Soup of the Day (Bowl). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Hub Cafe
Hub Cafe in Lincoln has 22 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Omelette of the Day, Avocado + Preserved Lemon Toast and Kale Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Hub Cafe
Hub Cafe in Lincoln has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soup of the Day (Bowl), Fresh Fruit and Bacon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Hub Cafe
Hub Cafe in Lincoln has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soup of the Day (Bowl), Fresh Fruit and Bacon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Hub Cafe
Hub Cafe in Lincoln has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soup of the Day (Bowl), Fresh Fruit and Bacon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Hub Cafe
Hub Cafe in Lincoln has 3 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soup of the Day (Bowl), Fresh Fruit and Bacon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Hub Cafe
Hub Cafe in Lincoln has 6 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Avocado + Preserved Lemon Toast, Le Q Toast + Jam and Avocado. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Hub Cafe
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Kale Salad | 242.7 g | 56.1 g |
| Smoked Trout Rillettes | 16 g | 28.4 g |
| Roasted Sweet Potato Sandwich | 58.4 g | 27.4 g |
| 1 Egg | 111.3 g | 25.4 g |
| Farm Egg Breakfast Sandwich | 51.2 g | 24 g |
| Smoked Mushroom Bulgogi Pizza (Full Pie) | 28.9 g | 17.4 g |
| Soup of the Day (Bowl) | 2.6 g | 15.8 g |
| Huevos Rancheros | 58.4 g | 15.4 g |
| Fresh Fruit | 0 g | 15.3 g |
| Chicken Bulgogi Tacos | 13.4 g | 14.9 g |
| Grown Up Grilled Cheese | 48.3 g | 13.6 g |
| Mole Chilaquiles | 54.4 g | 11.7 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Tuesday - Thursday
- 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM
- Friday
- 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Saturday - Sunday
- 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the excellent, perfectly cooked pizzas that serve as a standout dish, frequently highlighting the high-quality preparation and great value. Guests consistently praise the comfortable setting and reasonable prices, noting that the accommodating staff ensures a seamless and pleasant dining experience. Celebrated for its inviting atmosphere and attentive service, this spot is a top choice for those seeking a reliable and high-quality meal.
Menu
Breakfast & Lunch
- Farm Egg Breakfast Sandwich - $13.52: local egg cooked over easy, muenster cheese, balsamic roasted red onions, aioli + greens in a warm, house-made buttermilk biscuit Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Avocado + Preserved Lemon Toast - $12.48: chili flakes, pickled red onion, zaatar + sea salt on thick toast from Le Quartier Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- French Toast - $15.6: Le Quartier bread with citrus-sweetened fromage blanc, raspberry compote, toasted pecans, and 100% pure maple syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Blueberry Power Bowl - $15.6: steel-cut oats, house-made granola, peanut butter, bananas, and blueberries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Huevos Rancheros - $15.6: 2 over-easy local farm eggs, smoky black beans, salsa roja + verde, pickled red onion, & Dutch Girl Creamery feta, all on griddled corn tortillas Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Hub Skillet - $15.6: pan roasted potatoes & red peppers, caramelized onion, sautéed greens, Dutch Girl Creamery feta, scallions, local breakfast sausage Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Savory Breakfast Bowl - $15.6: local sunny egg, quinoa tabouli, black beans, braised kale, house-made sunflower tahini, citrus/ginger carrots, pickled red cabbage, spicy sambal Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Grown Up Grilled Cheese - $15.6: muenster cheese, local mushrooms, house-made basil kale pesto on multi-grain bread from Le Quartier Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: brunch, lunch
- Pork Belly Gyro Bowl - $16.64: crispy pork belly, quinoa tabouli, pickled red cabbage, fresh cucumbers, house-made apple tzatziki, Dutch Girl Creamery feta Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Sweet Potato Sandwich - $15.6: roasted local sweet potatoes with crispy kale, balsamic red onions, green apples, and chipotle aioli on Le Quartier rustic bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: brunch, lunch
- Kale Salad - $14.56: beets, quinoa, Dutch Girl Creamery feta, pepitas, orange/shallot vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Bulgogi Tacos - $15.6: Korean-braised chicken, house-made kimchi, cilantro, Sriracha aioli, and sunny egg on corn tortillas, served with a side of local greens Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Mole Chilaquiles - $16.64: adobo pork shoulder and corn tortilla chips braised in a smoky mole sauce, topped with Calypso Feta, pickled onion & cilantro, and served with black beans Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Omelette of the Day - $15.6: chef’s selection of ingredients cooked with local eggs, served with roasted potatoes and toast Dietary tags: Halal, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Biscuits and Gravy - $12.48: house-made buttermilk biscuits topped with savory mushroom and sage gravy Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
Dinner
- Smoked Mushroom Bulgogi Pizza (Full Pie) - $30: Sweet/Spicy BBQ Sauce, smoked wild mushrooms, Red Onion, House Kimchi, Mozzarella, Cilantro, and Sriracha Aioli Dietary tags: High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pizza al Pastor (Full Pie) - $38: Slow roasted pork shoulder, salsa verde, pineapple, mozzarella cheese, feta cheese, red onion, and cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Special Pizza (Full Pie) - $30: Red sauce, mozzarella, green peppers, onions, mushrooms, pepperoni Available at: dinner, lunch
- Margherita Pizza (Full Pie) - $28: House Red Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella, & Fresh Basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Trout Rillettes - $12: Local farm raised trout, smoked and mixed with herbs and crème fraiche, served with rustic bread Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Asparagus Pasta with Chèvre and Prosciutto - $15: House made linguine, local asparagus, peas, prosciutto, local goat cheese, and Parmesan Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Sandwich - $14: red and golden beets, arugula pesto, local spinach, Dutch Girl creamery chèvre, Le Quartier rustic bread Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Belly Tacos - $16: Slow roasted pork belly, shredded cabbage, mango pico, and cotija cheese on corn tortillas, served with a green salad Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- 1 Egg - $2.08 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Roasted Potatoes - $5.2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Bacon - $4.16 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Side Salad - $4.16 Dietary tags: Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Fruit - $4.16 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Avocado - $3.12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Chips - $2.08 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Le Q Toast + Jam - $3.12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol Available at: breakfast, brunch
- House-Prepared Chorizo - $5.2 Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- House-Prepared Buttermilk Biscuit - $4.16 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Soup of the Day (Cup) - $6.24 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup of the Day (Bowl) - $7.28 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Kids
- Kids Grilled Cheese - $7.28 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- 2 Scrambled Eggs + Toast W/Jam - $6.76 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- French Toast W/Real Maple Syrup - $7.28 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
Frequently Asked Questions about Hub Cafe
- Is Hub Cafe dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Hub Cafe has 12 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Avocado + Preserved Lemon Toast, Soup of the Day (Cup) and Le Q Toast + Jam.
- What can I eat at Hub Cafe on a dairy-free diet?
- Avocado + Preserved Lemon Toast, Soup of the Day (Cup) and Le Q Toast + Jam carry the dairy-free tag, out of 12 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Hub Cafe have vegan options?
- Yes. 6 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Avocado + Preserved Lemon Toast and Le Q Toast + Jam.
- Is Hub Cafe gluten-free?
- 6 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Hub Cafe?
- Kale Salad, at roughly 56.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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