Directory
Opinionated LNK picks (full color) sit next to useful listed places (quieter). This list can change if someone turns out to be a bad actor — we listen to complaints. You cannot pay to be featured.
Hours come from their site or the owner — never invented. Phone stays blank until we can prove it.
bookstore
Badger's Bookshop
Lincoln, Nebraska
bookstore · College View
Secondhand bookshop. The guy in there knows everything about books — he'll help you find or keep a lookout for any book you're really wanting, and he'll take an interest in you. Tiny little shop: if you're claustrophobic, don't go in there with a group.
LNK pick
They post: Wednesday–Saturday 10am–5pm · Sunday 10am–3pm · Closed Monday–Tuesday
cafe / bagels · South 48th
This is the original — 48th and Old Cheney. There are other Bagels & Joe shops now; this is the one we go to, and we think the food tastes better here too. Canyon Coffee started as the house roast in this room. Nate is the person attached to that story.
LNK pick
They post: Monday–Sunday 6:00am–2:00pm
custom woodworking · financial planning · Lincoln
Ben Frodyma is a financial advisor at Renaissance Financial in Lincoln — financial planning and 401(k) advisory. Call or email him directly. He also takes small custom woodworking projects for hire: bowls, nightstands, bookshelves, small furniture. Same maker lane as Casey / Rogue Carpentry, but home-scale — not commercial jobs — and he is fantastic at them. Same number for either: (402) 682-3951.
LNK pick
Financial: Mon–Fri 8am–5pm (office) · woodworking by booking
coffee roaster · South 48th
Nate knows his beans. He goes to origin himself to make sure they're the best around. Coffee is the excuse; community is the point. Buyer beware: Nate will try to befriend you, and once he does you are not anonymous in this town anymore.
LNK pick
They post: Monday–Friday 8am–2pm
mental health / therapist · Lincoln
We can't recommend her enough. Blunt, non-judgmental, kind. She's been there and she gets it. Text Cassy at (402) 698-3955 and say you saw her in the LNK directory. Need to change your life and don't know how? Us too. For that hour she is on your team. She will tell you if you're dropping the ball, and she will tell you if you've never been given a chance to pick one up. Her goal from the start is to get you to a place where you don't need to see her anymore. She'll meet wherever works — coffee shop included.
LNK pick
Hours stay off this card until we have what they post.
brewery · Telegraph District
LNK pick
They post: Sunday 2–8pm · Monday–Thursday 2–9pm · Friday–Saturday 2–11pm
handyman / home services · Lincoln
5-star recommend. Highly recommend for single women who want to feel safe — from personal experience we trust him!
LNK pick
By appointment · evenings / part-time
wedding singer / live music · Lincoln
Harry Norman is a Lincoln native and wedding singer whose talent speaks for itself. From a solo acoustic ceremony to a full cover band, he plays every genre and takes requests on the spot (our favorite). He plays by ear and performs from the heart — honest, entertaining, unforgettable live music for weddings, receptions, and events in Lincoln, Omaha, and the surrounding towns. Book Harry. You will not regret it.
LNK pick
By booking
salon / hair
Hive Hair Lab
Lincoln, Nebraska
salon / hair · South 33rd
Lincoln salon. The site says where artistry meets innovation. Hive Hair Lab shares a South 33rd building with Restore Scalp Studio — same street, same door.
LNK pick
They post: By appointment / custom to client
realtor / custom homes · Lincoln
Janelle Crouse is who we’d send you to in Lincoln for real estate. She’s got it all taken care of already — don’t even worry about it. Need your home sold, or looking to build custom? Look no further. Janelle doesn’t miss a beat, and she’ll have you smooth sailing into your new place in no time. Custom homes are with Miller Builders.
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Hours stay off this card until we have what they post.
insurance broker · commercial · South 40th
Kane is no-nonsense and hates that insurance comes with a boring stereotype. After he actually understands what you need protected and finds you the best coverage, expect him to stop wasting your time — or want a beer and get to know you. Husband and father of triplets plus an eldest daughter, so the hangout part may wait a few more years. For us, the party cannot go on without Kane. We use him ourselves. Text (402) 432-6483. We send general contractors and commercial folks his way first; StarLinc is an independent Nebraska broker that also shops home, auto, business, and life — per their site.
LNK pick
By appointment · StarLinc Insurance
mental health / therapist · Lincoln
Take a load off. Kelsy's seen way worse, trust us. If you need someone who can take whatever you bring to the table without blinking, without lecturing, and without making it weird — Kelsy is that person. She does telehealth too, so you don't even have to leave the house. Call her and say you saw her in the LNK directory. She offers a free first call — use it. No fixed storefront — she books Lincoln-area / online sessions as they fit.
LNK pick
By booking · telehealth and in-person · daytimes and some evenings
a hidden gem · Ashland · halfway Lincoln–Omaha
Not just a Nebraska hidden gem — this is how you enjoy Nebraska for real, anywhere in the U.S. Glamping that fits the landscape and feels authentic to being here, not a set built for Instagram. Tourists and staycationers: 10/10 recommend. Book on their site.
LNK pick
By booking · cabins & glamping domes
furniture · South 14th
Jerry Coniglio still runs it — 50 years in, and he used to make the mattresses himself. High-end brands, custom orders, warranties, and they stay with you through delivery. Shop local for a box spring or sofa.
LNK pick
They post: Monday–Saturday 10am–6pm · Sunday 12–6pm
hair / scalp
Restore Scalp Studio
Lincoln, Nebraska
hair / scalp · South 33rd
Hair loss and scalp help in Lincoln. Allison Snell is an IAT-certified trichologist — not a doctor — working on balding, thinning, and scalp concerns. Initial consultation is $200 for 60 minutes; follow-up is $100 for 30 minutes, from her site. South 33rd, inside Hive Hair Lab.
LNK pick
They post: By appointment / custom to client
custom carpentry · Lincoln · Omaha
Casey is an artist at heart who will crush your commercial carpentry job when you need it. Want something custom and beautiful? His handcraftsmanship will not disappoint. Call or text him directly — he actually shows up on time. Guaranteed by us at LNK.Nebraska. No fixed shop address — he takes jobs across Lincoln and Omaha.
LNK pick
By booking · Lincoln and Omaha area
geotechnical engineering · Papillion · southwest Omaha
Before you build, someone should check what’s under the ground — soil and site conditions — so foundations and site work are sized for the real dirt, not a guess. That is geotechnical engineering. Thiele Geotech is a local Nebraska firm (since 1996) that does subsurface investigation, geotech recommendations, materials testing, and related work for construction and infrastructure. Based in the Papillion / southwest Omaha area — we still recommend them from Lincoln. You hire the firm (not one person alone). Ask for Cody Kimball, P.E., on your next project if you want superb work and a high-quality person on the soil and site testing before you build.
LNK pick
By project · contact the firm
home furnishings / decor / gifts · Country Club
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Monday–Saturday 10am–5pm · Sunday closed
bakery · College View
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Closed Monday · Tuesday–Friday 10am–5pm · Saturday 9am–4pm · Sunday 9:30am–2pm
grocery / butcher · Country Club
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Monday–Saturday 8:00am–9:00pm · Sunday 9:00am–6:30pm
record store / vinyl · Meadowlane
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Monday closed · Tuesday–Saturday 12:00pm–6:00pm · Sunday 1:00pm–5:00pm
bookstore · Meadowlane
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They post: Monday–Wednesday 10am–6pm · Thursday closed · Friday–Saturday 10am–6pm · Sunday 11am–4pm
Key
Same idea as the Lincoln map. Short chips, not a review site.
Heart / medal / flame / star are LNK marks. Still placeholders — icons only.
Local people — makers, a wedding singer, a realtor we send you to. Natalie’s shop shelf is here too.
person
Lincoln-born illustrator · Wayne State · tattoo & commissions
Original ink illustrations — whales, collage, and custom tattoo art from a Lincoln-born artist.
IAT-certified trichologist
Lincoln trichologist · hair loss and scalp
Allison Snell is an IAT-certified trichologist in Lincoln — not a doctor — helping with balding, thinning, hair loss, and scalp concerns at Restore Scalp Studio.
Stylist
Lincoln stylist · Hive Hair Lab
Luke Martin cuts and colors hair in Lincoln. He works at Hive Hair Lab.
Wedding singer · live music
Lincoln wedding singer · solo acoustic to full cover band
Harry Norman is a Lincoln wedding singer and live-music act for ceremonies, receptions, and events in Lincoln, Omaha, and surrounding Nebraska towns.
Realtor · custom homes
Lincoln realtor · buy, sell, or build custom
Janelle Crouse is a Lincoln realtor for buying, selling, and custom homes with Miller Builders. Call her — (402) 310-5737.
Owner · Canyon Coffee Roasters
Lincoln coffee roaster · Canyon Coffee · Bagels & Joe house roast
Nate Jones owns Canyon Coffee Roasters in Lincoln. He started as the house roast at Bagels & Joe — original shop, 48th and Old Cheney.
Licensed Mental Health Practitioner
Lincoln therapist · blunt, non-judgmental, kind
Cassy Blakely is a Lincoln LMHP. Text her at (402) 698-3955 and say you saw her in the LNK directory. $220 per session; accepts insurance.
Licensed Mental Health Practitioner & Drug and Alcohol Counselor
Lincoln therapist · LIMHP, LADC · telehealth · by booking
Kelsy Norman is a Lincoln LIMHP and LADC. Call (531) 331-2486 and say you saw her in the LNK directory. Free first call; telehealth and Lincoln-area sessions by booking — no fixed storefront.
Custom carpenter · commercial carpentry
Rogue Carpentry · Lincoln & Omaha
Casey of Rogue Carpentry — custom and commercial carpentry across Lincoln and Omaha. Call or text (402) 560-9623.
Insurance broker · StarLinc
StarLinc Insurance · commercial & contractor coverage · Lincoln
Kane Hencey of StarLinc Insurance in Lincoln. Independent broker — we send contractors and commercial clients to him. Text (402) 432-6483.
Financial advisor · custom woodworker
Renaissance Financial · small custom wood pieces · Lincoln
Ben Frodyma — financial planning and 401(k) advisory at Renaissance Financial, plus small custom woodworking for hire in Lincoln. (402) 682-3951.
P.E. · Project Engineer
Thiele Geotech · ask for Cody on your next build
Cody Kimball, P.E., is a project engineer at Thiele Geotech. Ask for him when you hire the firm for soil and site testing before a build.
Know a local maker? Contact · Lincoln map
