From our oven to your table — handcrafted breads, seasonal pastries, and curated groceries, made with care every single day.
2nd Chance Eats & Drinks was born from a simple conviction: that the best food comes from treating every ingredient with respect and every customer like family. Nestled on East Lincoln Avenue, we've built a neighborhood staple where the smell of fresh bread greets you at the door and every shelf is stocked with care.
Our bakers arrive before dawn. We source locally whenever possible and choose suppliers who share our commitment to quality. Whether you're grabbing a morning coffee and a flaky croissant or planning dinner with groceries from our carefully selected shelves, we believe every visit should feel like a small occasion worth savoring.
Every item on our shelves carries a story — of early mornings, careful hands, and ingredients that make a difference.
Sourdough loaves with crackling crusts, buttery croissants folded to perfection, and seasonal tarts that taste like the best day of autumn.
Pantry essentials, local honey, small-batch preserves, and thoughtfully selected staples — everything you need for a well-lived meal.
Pour-over coffee from single-origin beans, house-made lemonades, and warm cider on crisp mornings — drinks made to slow you down.
Birthdays, anniversaries, quiet Sunday mornings that deserve something special — custom cakes designed around your story and taste.
Things change with the calendar — pumpkin bread in October, strawberry shortcake in June. Follow the seasons, let the flavors lead.
Put together something memorable — our curated gift selections arrive wrapped in our signature plum and ready to delight.
We're here when you need us — early mornings for your coffee ritual, weekday afternoons for dinner ingredients, weekend mornings for something that makes the day feel special.
Nothing rushed, nothing cut corners. Our recipes honor tradition while leaving room for the seasonal surprises that keep you coming back to try what's new.
We know our regulars by name. We remember how you take your coffee. This isn't a chain — it's a gathering place that happens to serve extraordinary food.
We partner with nearby farms and producers because food tastes better when it hasn't traveled far — and because supporting our community is simply the right thing to do.
Whether you need a quick morning coffee or a full spread for Sunday dinner, 2nd Chance Eats & Drinks is here for you — every day, with everything fresh.
147 E Lincoln Ave
Lincoln, NE 67455
Monday – Saturday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
