5 Best Boutiques in Downtown, Lincoln NE
Updated 11 October 2026 · 22 boutiques in Downtown, Lincoln NE considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list ranks boutiques and specialty shops in Downtown Lincoln, Nebraska, by Google rating, weighted by how many people left a review. Twenty-two qualifying businesses were considered. The selection covers bookstores, outdoor and running gear, a coffee and tea shop, and an art supply store, so it suits shoppers looking for gifts, supplies or a place to browse. Each entry is based on the listing's category, hours, accessibility details and what reviewers mention most often.
#1
Lincoln Running Company
★ 4.9 (435 Google reviews)Outdoor sports store
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Lincoln Running Company is an outdoor sports store at 1213 Q St, rated 4.9 from 435 reviews. It is open every day, with Sunday hours from noon to 5 pm and most weekdays from 9 am to 6 pm or later on Thursday. The listing shows wheelchair access to the car park and entrance. Reviewers mention knowledgeable staff who help with running shoe fit, a fitting for a child who needed shoes that work with leg braces, and winter gear recommendations. Some note that prices run high but feel justified.
Best for: Running shoe fitting and outdoor gear
- Address
- 1213 Q St, Lincoln, NE 68508, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–6 pm; Mon 9 am–6 pm; Sat 9 am–5 pm; Sun 12–5 pm; Thu 9 am–7 pm; Tue 9 am–6 pm; Wed 9 am–6 pm
#2
A Novel Idea Bookstore
★ 4.9 (428 Google reviews)Book store
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A Novel Idea Bookstore is a small independent shop at 118 N 14th St, rated 4.9 from 428 reviews. It is open Wednesday through Saturday from 11 am to 6 pm, on Sunday from 1 to 5 pm, and closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. The listing notes in-store shopping, a quick visit option, card payments and wheelchair access. Reviewers mention a mix of used and new books spanning history, young adult, children's titles and mysteries, plus candles, puzzles, tea and bookmarks. Several describe the atmosphere as cozy and welcoming.
Best for: Browsing used and new books
- Address
- 118 N 14th St, Lincoln, NE 68508, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–6 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 11 am–6 pm; Sun 1–5 pm; Thu 11 am–6 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 11 am–6 pm
#3
The Mill Coffee and Tea
★ 4.7 (1,235 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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The Mill Coffee and Tea is a coffee shop at 800 P St, rated 4.7 from 1,235 reviews. It is open daily from 7 am to 10 pm, and the listed price range is $1 to $10. The listing includes breakfast, lunch, dine-in and takeaway, outdoor seating, a large tea selection, vegetarian options, and wheelchair access including seating and toilet. Reviewers mention warm wood decor, soft lighting, custom drinks and a broad tea menu, and say it is a comfortable spot to work on a laptop. Some note that seating can be limited at busy times.
Best for: Coffee, tea and a place to work
- Address
- 800 P St #100, Lincoln, NE 68508, United States
- Hours
- daily 7 am–10 pm
#4
Gomez Art Supply
★ 4.9 (191 Google reviews)Art supply store
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Gomez Art Supply is an art supply store at 120 N 14th St, rated 4.9 from 191 reviews. It is open Monday through Friday from 10 am to 6 pm, Saturday from noon to 5 pm and Sunday from 2 to 5 pm. The listing shows a wheelchair-accessible car park and entrance. Reviewers mention a compact store packed with supplies, organized shelves, a wide range from alcohol markers to painting aprons, and fountain pens. Shoppers describe prices as reasonable and staff as helpful and informative.
Best for: Art supplies and fountain pens
- Address
- 120 N 14th St, Lincoln, NE 68508, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–6 pm; Mon 10 am–6 pm; Sat 12–5 pm; Sun 2–5 pm; Thu 10 am–6 pm; Tue 10 am–6 pm; Wed 10 am–6 pm
#5
Francie & Finch Bookshop
★ 4.8 (164 Google reviews)Book store
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Francie and Finch Bookshop is an independent bookstore at 130 S 13th St, rated 4.8 from 164 reviews. It is open Monday through Friday from 10 am to 5:30 pm and Saturday from noon to 4 pm, and closed on Sundays. The listing shows a wheelchair-accessible car park and entrance. Reviewers mention a mix of local authors, popular titles and unusual finds, a children's section that is especially well chosen, and author events and poetry readings. Customers say the shop orders in titles it does not have and keeps them informed about pickup.
Best for: Local authors and children's books
- Address
- 130 S 13th St, Lincoln, NE 68508, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–5:30 pm; Mon 10 am–5:30 pm; Sat 12–4 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 10 am–5:30 pm; Tue 10 am–5:30 pm; Wed 10 am–5:30 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 22 boutiques in Downtown, Lincoln NE with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then ranked by Google rating, weighted by how many people left one. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, The Mill Coffee and Tea opens at 7 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated boutique on this list?
Lincoln Running Company ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 435 reviews. A Novel Idea Bookstore is second at 4.9 from 428 reviews.
Which boutiques in Downtown, Lincoln NE are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is The Mill Coffee and Tea, at 10 pm.
How much does it cost at these boutiques?
Google lists these price ranges per person: The Mill Coffee and Tea $1–10. The others do not list a price range.
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