Hardy Coffee Co.

This is a long-anticipated review that has been long overdue! One thing is for certain you cannot pass up on their cold brew! You will not be disappointed! As a yearlong cold brew drinker Hardy Coffee Co is my go-to coffee spot. We don't live too long from this location, and it is dangerously too good to pass up on. We often walk up to the Benson location...I know how European of us...in the morning to get our day started off with a cup of Joe & the loaded breakfast burritos. We really like this location for its chill vibe, and we do appreciate how involved they are with the local community; you can always see flyers posted on the outside window and inside of upcoming events that you would otherwise not see on social media. I have been a yearlong cold brew drinker for the past 5 years and among the cold brews I've had this is my favorite. Hardy Coffee will experiment during the warm months with an infused cold brew, which is great to mix it up, but I stay in my lane and tend to go with what I know, and it never disappoints. Also, I appreciate that Hardy Coffee does concentrated growlers for when I need Cold Brew on-the-go. I have gotten their glass growlers numerous times for cabin or camping weekends or Market-to-Market relay. The Loaded Breakfast Burritos are handmade along with their salsa. The burrito is made of eggs, chorizo, potatoes, onion, peppers, garlic, green chilis, cheese, refried beans, scallions, and seasoning wrapped in a flour tortilla. The homemade salsa is a great topping along with the sour cream. Hardy Coffee Co. does offer a membership program that runs for a year from when you sign up. It includes 13 free drinks: one for each month & a birthday month, along with unlimited coffee refills for each cafe visit. You also get 15% off each purchase in-store or online. And there are members only tastings through-out the year for a small fee, in which you can taste test new & upcoming drinks before they are released to the public for the season. It's important to support local businesses and I am never disappointed to start my day off with Hardy Coffee Co.

Went in for the iced brewed blackberry earl grey tea combo which looked delicious. But they had no clue what that was or how to make it. Darn - so I ordered a tea iced which they said would be 9 mins to steep. Ok so I got a coffee and scone while I waited. Let me say I A avid tea drinker so waiting was no issue at all. Enjoyed the coffee scone was ok, when the tea was done got it and a way I went it was one that had hibiscus, cinnamon and some honey. So a light pink hue- expecting some nuances and way it tasted like was honey, ice water and a shake of cinnamon..... guess now I'm kinda disappointed-

I had been to the Hardy Coffee in the Old Market, so I was excited to try this location as it's a little bit closer to me.The drinks, ambiance, and service are right on par with the downtown location (meaning, excellent!)The inside has the similar design and color scheme, with concrete floors, lots of wood features, and gorgeous touches in their brand colors of black, white, and yellow. I was grabbing coffee for both my Mom and myself, so stuck with some standards. A caramel latte for her, and a seasonal drink for me - the cinnamon roll iced latte.I'd had the cinnamon roll latte before at the Old Market spot and loved it - and this Hardy location also made it perfectly and deliciously! And my Mom was very happy with her caramel latte, which I was over the moon about (she never gets herself fancy coffee).Their flavored lattes are more coffee-forward than the chain locations around town, but no complaints from me. I like to taste my coffee too, even if it has a little sweet flavor in it!I have been back a few times when visiting my Mom and also had the (hot) caramel latte, and the iced version too, and they always hit it out of the park.

I always adore a local coffeeshop, and Hardy Coffee Co. most definitely is no exception. Their espresso is smooth and mellow, with a noticeably more robust flavor than a Starbucks or Scooters shot. I personally ordered a Honey Lavender Latte, one of their spring specials, and I hope they continue to carry these syrups because it was absolutely perfect! As a lavender enthusiast, I have tried a few lavender lattes and found that typically the floral aspect is too overwhelming and artificial. Hardy's perfected the blend as you can taste the lavender, but it does not overtake the espresso flavor and the honey is able to be a supporting character that satisfies the latte sweet tooth. Notably, I do not like an overly sweet latte, and Honey Lavender was the perfect level of sweetness for me! The baristas were very pleasant, offering to fill my water bottle that I carry with me and asking me how my day was going! The aura of the coffeeshop is very laid back and rustic, and they have a stage! In the past, I have attended a comedy event here and it's a small space, but one that feels full of local joy and support for the Omaha community when packed to the brim. I highly recommend stopping by Hardy's! They also have a patio in the back that is full of life and color in the summertime!

Nice, local little shop in Benson. Not a bad place to grab a cup of coffee if needed. There's plenty of seating for work, and the inside is open and spacious with an industrial feel to the whole shop.Pastries have always just been average here, as is the coffee. Nothing gross, but nothing that stands out either.I like to get an espresso here and walk across to Ted and Wallys to make my own affogato.

It is always such a great vibe and they have such amazing drinks and different pastries to get! The service there is always so efficient and extremely friendly!!

We love so much about this location!+The courtyard in back for beautiful weather days+Monday night mic nights are back!+Partnerships with Artemis Teas and other local businesses +Stellar customer service from their baristas +Delicious and creative drink and food offeringsPersonal favorite menu items:When they have it, the iced blackberry Earl Gray The almond butter espresso energy ballsCortados and cafe au laitsThings to note:They do make a handful of their syrups in house (at their Highlander location I believe) So you can always call ahead to see if they have any available for purchase if you want to do a little at home make over for your drinks!They have a small collection of goods available for purchase- coffee gear, loose leaf teas from Artemis, and their own roasted beans etcThere's a free lot just one block west behind maple Street if the streets are full!

Recently visited the Benson location for the first time and I was impressed! It felt a little weird being in Benson in daylight since it is usually a night time destination for me, but this meant parking was easy to come by! Very cool space with lots of seating and even a spot for live entertainment. The staff was very sweet and helpful with us navigating the menu. I brought my friend who has celiac because I had heard they had some gluten free baked treats, and sure enough, several options! My friend enjoyed her muffin and latte, and I certainly enjoyed my blueberry matcha.

Live Music | Space | Root Beer ChaiLive Music - I went for one of the Benson First Fridays. They had live music from 8 - 9:30 PM from local artists. It was a cool vibe with about 20-30 people in the audience and three different acts which played a range of music. Highly recommend. Space - The restaurant has a lot of room for a coffee shop. They have a good range of grab-and-go spaces and workspaces. Therefore, you can stop by and grab a drink just as easily as you can post up and get some work done. Root Beer Chai - I had the root beer chai iced tea. It was pretty amazing. Normally I'm hesitant to have "flavored" teas, especially flavored teas with chai. However, they did an amazing job. The drink was tasty and resembled the "as advertised" flavors. If you like root beer or root beer floats - this is the drink for you!Pro Tip: There is not a lot of parking. So add 5-10 minutes to drive around the block a few times to find a spot. Pro Tip: Ask the attendants what they like and don't like. They will not steer you wrong. I may have wanted another drink, and they pushed me towards the root beer chai.

Hard has amazing coffee pastries and breakfast burritos. I usually get a seasonal latte and their vegan breakfast burritos we have been buying their large bag of beans to make lattes at home. They're always super friendly. They also have Print With Me printers in their shops which is a total community service. It has come in handy multiple times. They have changing tables in the bathrooms in all of their locations which once you need them you quickly start to favor places with them. They are a local sit and sip and read coffee shop vibe with an ultra professional setup.