The Mill is Lincoln's best-known independent coffee house, with its flagship location in the Haymarket and several other spots around the city. The Haymarket location occupies a converted brick warehouse space — exposed beams, concrete floors, high ceilings — and gets a steady stream of students, remote workers, and locals looking for something better than chain coffee.
The roasting is done on-site and the quality is serious: well-extracted espresso, good single-origin filter options, and baristas who know what they are doing. The food menu is modest but competent. The Mill is busy most mornings and afternoons; arrive early for a seat on a Saturday, especially on farmers market days when the Haymarket is crowded.