Hours of Operation
- Mon - Fri
- 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Saturday
- 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
- Sunday
- 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Welcome to the Green Gateau Café
Welcome to the Green Gateau Café. Located near downtown Lincoln's historic Haymarket, our café offers a dining experience reminiscent of a European Sidewalk Café with a relaxing yet cosmopolitan ambience.
"What's a gateau and why is it green?" Our cafe's name and signature dessert were inspired by the influential Impressionist artist Claude Monet. Our green gateau (French for cake) is an interpretation of a green cake from Monet's cooking journals. Fine food, special celebrations, luncheons with friends, all reflected Monet's love of good food. The color and artistry displayed in the fondant icing on our green gateau, strive to reflect the image in Monet's paintings of water lilies and pond behind his home.
The Green Gateau Café's unique and inviting atmosphere was created by giving many antique furnishings a recycled second life. Our guests are invited to relax and dine in an atmosphere created to pamper all the senses. A historic stained glass church window stretches across the ceiling, old English pub chairs surround tables that are tucked around an Italian copper espresso machine and an 1880's mantle and fireplace screen. Many other architectural art pieces create cozy gathering niches throughout the café.
New additions to our café that continue to build on our European neighborhood café style include an Outdoor Patio with its alfresco dining and a Wine Display Case housed in a wainscoted antique case. Our café's extensive wine selection has been carefully assembled from both large and small boutique vineyards from around the world. Specially themed Wine Dinners with wine pairings are featured the last Saturday of each month in our privately seated gathering rooms.
Discover casual dining at its finest at downtown Lincoln's Green Gateau Café. You will love both the food and the atmosphere. The food Lincoln talks about is homemade and prepared with the finest fresh ingredients. Start your morning with weekend breakfast like mom used to make. Lunch features daily changing freshly made soups, unique salads and sandwiches, pastas, quiches, and daily specials. Our afternoon tea invites you to slow the busy pace of the day and enjoy traditional English scones, sandwiches, and sweet pastries with a cup of tea. Evening dining can be as traditional as bourbon steak filet or as creative as herb crusted salmon. Our creative chefs flavor each dish with fresh herbs, spices, and sauces. The evening menu also offers light combinations of soups, salads, and sandwiches.
The perfect accent to an evening out must include an indulgence in one of the many decadent desserts offered at the Green Gateau Café. Savor your dessert with our freshly ground coffee and variety of espresso drinks.
The Green Gateau Café looks forward to pampering yours senses!