About

Sometime leading up to World War II, a slim, witty, former army clerk named Harold Halstead worked at a local shoe store where he met a heckuva woman named Pauline Palmer who worked at the federal land bank as a legal secretary. Pauline was too darling for Harold to resist marrying before being sent off to the war. Once Harold returned from the war, he began working for The Harkert's Hamburgers chain of diners and discovered his love for the restaurant business. When Harkert's went out of business, he joined up with two fellow business men to form the Koffee House Systems of diners. With Pauline in command of the books and a knack for knowing which homemade meals and desserts were a hit with the crowds, Koffee Houses began their reign along busy Omaha streets such as Dodge, Locust, Leavenworth and Ames Street. After several years, the trio decided to split up. Confident in what he knew best, Harold chose to open his very own cafe at 8505 North 30th street in Florence. The established and now popular misspelling of the word koffee was a namesake that Harold decided to keep. Their oldest son John, followed in his father's footsteps and began cooking at the age of 14. Soon after, their 2nd son Tom joined the ranks by washing dishes and their four daughters Judy, Nancy, Susie and Beth rounded out the employee roster as wait staff, cashiers and table bussers. Harold expanded his business by acquiring two truck stops in western Nebraska. After a period of about 6 years, Harold made the decision to release the two businesses in western Nebraska and focus on his family and the cafe in Florence. In 1968, Harold moved The Koffee House to the corner of 30th and State Street, added his name, stuck up an orange FOOD sign and Harold's Koffee House has made history ever since.

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Hours

Tuesday 6:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday 6:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Thursday 6:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Friday 6:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Saturday 6:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Sunday 7:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Amenities & Services

Dine-in Takeout Breakfast Lunch
Rick N. Verified visit ★★★★★


Larry M. Verified visit ★★★★★

Friendly people, good service and very good food.


Annelle H. Verified visit ★★★★★

Server was always warming up the coffee and checking on us.


Helen H. Verified visit ★★★★★

Very attentive, prompt and friendly. Food is always as ordered and plenty of it! Great family owned and family oriented... Very attentive, prompt and friendly. Food is always as ordered and plenty of it! Great family owned and family oriented restaurant. I even bought a gift card as a Christmas present. ?? Read more Read less


Louise V. Verified visit ★★★★☆

I ordered a take out and my order was ready when I got there.


Susan L. Verified visit ★★★★★

Pam is an awesome waitress as is Erin. All cooked to order delicious food.


Susan L. Verified visit ★★★★★

Pam is an awesome waitress as is Erin. All cooked to order delicious food.


Susan L. Verified visit ★★★★★

Pam is an awesome waitress as is Erin. All cooked to order delicious food.


Susan L. Verified visit ★★★★★

Pam is an awesome waitress as is Erin. All cooked to order delicious food.


Susan L. Verified visit ★★★★★

Very friendly, efficient staff. Kept cups full on timely basis.


Susan L. Verified visit ★★★★★

Very friendly, efficient staff. Kept cups full on timely basis.


Susan L. Verified visit ★★★★★

Very friendly, efficient staff. Kept cups full on timely basis.


Susan L. Verified visit ★★★★★

Very friendly, efficient staff. Kept cups full on timely basis.


Kellie H. Verified visit ★★★★★

Harold's is a sweet little diner. Nothing super special, but the people are nice and the food is good.


Kellie H. Verified visit ★★★★★

Harold's is a sweet little diner. Nothing super special, but the people are nice and the food is good.


Kellie H. Verified visit ★★★★★

I've been visiting Harold's for most of my life. While it is nothing super special, the good food and excellent staff ma... I've been visiting Harold's for most of my life. While it is nothing super special, the good food and excellent staff make it an enjoyable experience every time. Read more Read less


Ruth M. Verified visit ★★★☆☆

The place is small with limited seating unless you want to sit on a stool at the counter. I would say most of the custo... The place is small with limited seating unless you want to sit on a stool at the counter. I would say most of the customers were from the area looking for an inexpensive place to eat. The food was lacking in flavor. Read more Read less


Kristin W. Verified visit ★★★★★

Our waitress was great and engaging with my toddler.


Todd F. Verified visit ★★★★★

Food and service would both great. Food came extremely quickly even though the restaurant was packed.


Marty E. Verified visit ★★★★★

Good food and the best breakfast value we’ve found in Omaha.


Marty E. Verified visit ★★★★★

Good food and the best breakfast value we’ve found in Omaha.


Pat S. Verified visit ★★☆☆☆

The food wasn't nearly as good as I thought it would be


Angela S. Verified visit ★★★★★

Just walk in and sit down...if you can find a seat! This place was packed, and with good reason. Everything was amazing.


Gregory L. Verified visit ★★★★★

Retro diner with great food, great service and friendly atmosphere.


Merleen L. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Nice clean place and old school décor. Great service and food.


Vickie S. Verified visit ★★★★☆

The food is good and the staff is very attentive. The only thing the booths are pretty cramped, I know they have always... The food is good and the staff is very attentive. The only thing the booths are pretty cramped, I know they have always been that way; just now that we are older it isn't as comfortable. Read more Read less


Darlene L. Verified visit ★★★★★

friendly atmosphere, great service...no complaints whatsoever!


Robin H. Verified visit ★★★★★

I had been to the restaurant many many years ago as a little girl....probably the 1970’s...with my grandma. Never forgot... I had been to the restaurant many many years ago as a little girl....probably the 1970’s...with my grandma. Never forgot the experience as the food was fantastic then (I remember!) and still is! Thank you for keeping the colors and “vintage” original look!! We loved it!! Our server, Heather, was wonderful, too!!! We’ll be back!! Read more Read less


Gregory L. Verified visit ★★★★★

The owner was happy to share the history of the diner and was very enjoyable.


Anonymous Verified visit ★★★★★

Friendly and knowledgeable waitress. Quick and accurate service.


Tari B. Verified visit ★★★★★

Great staff


Tari B. Verified visit ★★★★★

Great friendly people


Gail D. Verified visit ★★★★★

Nice place to go where the staff makes you feel welcome & comfortable.


Tom L. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Service was good, food was good, and I will probably return there again sometime down the road. HKHouse is about a 20 m... Service was good, food was good, and I will probably return there again sometime down the road. HKHouse is about a 20 mile drive from where I live so I don't get there as often as I would like. Read more Read less


Lynn V. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Love Saturday breakfasts here as a family


Jacqueline D. Verified visit ★★★★★

The navy bean soup was just like my gma's


Jim D. Verified visit ★★★★★

Home style cooking, service and atmosphere. Great tasting food and plenty of it. As always..


Melissa H. Verified visit ★★★★★

Harold's is a GREAT place to eat. Good food & customer service.


Default U. Verified visit ★★★★★

Eating at Harold's is like eating with family. Friendly, comfortable and delicious!


Cherie B. Verified visit ★★★★★

My husband has been going to Harold's since he was a kid. He took me there on one of our first dates and I understand wh... My husband has been going to Harold's since he was a kid. He took me there on one of our first dates and I understand why he loves it. The food and service is always amazing. You can get breakfast all day and the prices are really good too. Read more Read less


Deb B. Verified visit ★★★★★

Pam put server was very attentive to your needs. Rev commendations given were spot on terrific Matt was a+ . A true Chr... Pam put server was very attentive to your needs. Rev commendations given were spot on terrific Matt was a+ . A true Christian Read more Read less


Margie S. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Seemed to be understaffed.


Jonathan K. Verified visit ★★★★★

Parked 10 feet from the door, sat right down, immediately greeted with by a very pleasant waitress, quickly got our coff... Parked 10 feet from the door, sat right down, immediately greeted with by a very pleasant waitress, quickly got our coffee, and quickly got our delicious food. Great place! Read more Read less


Catherine C. Verified visit ★★★★☆

The donuts and pecan rolls were delicious.


Koffi T. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Gourmet dining it is not, but it is good food at reasonable prices.


Brenda W. Verified visit ★★★★★

Has a small town feel. Good food and great service!


Paul M. Verified visit ★★☆☆☆

My wife and I ordered the waffle with one egg and bacon or sausage, both of our waffles were not fluffy as advertised, m... My wife and I ordered the waffle with one egg and bacon or sausage, both of our waffles were not fluffy as advertised, my sausage was overdone, both egg orders were good, perhaps we ordered the wrong thing, the place was busy, so maybe we will give it another try. Read more Read less


Rebecca C. Verified visit ★★★★★

Great food!


Domenica G. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Food was good. Portion a little skimpy. French Dip Special. Also, part of the order for us was not given to us so we had... Food was good. Portion a little skimpy. French Dip Special. Also, part of the order for us was not given to us so we had to ask. Read more Read less


Maria O. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Good food, good service, reasonable prices, nice atmosphere.


Domenica G. Verified visit ★★★★★

Nice waitress and good food. Only bad thing was the price of the ice tea was 3.97. REALLY????? Small glass, too.


Michael W. Verified visit ★★★★★

Good food, service


Michael W. Verified visit ★★★★★

Good food


Victoria M. Verified visit ★★★★★

If I could give the servers a 6 out of 5, I would!! They are very enthusiastic and helpful.


Chris C. Verified visit ★★★★★

Service was great. Our server was very friendly and asked us if it was our first time. Actually it was not my first time... Service was great. Our server was very friendly and asked us if it was our first time. Actually it was not my first time but it had been years since I had visited this restaurant. Food was excellent. A great dining experience. Read more Read less


Marc A. Verified visit ★★★★★

Always good service and food


Joelle J. Verified visit ★★★★★

Great people and great food!


Karen R. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Very clean and the food was excellent. Really enjoyed it.


Marc A. Verified visit ★★★★★

People are SO friendly. You feel like family when you come into the restaurant


Joyce C. Verified visit ★★★★★

Clean, charming setting with friendly staff and home cooking.


Marc A. Verified visit ★★★★★

always good food


Marc A. Verified visit ★★★★★

Food was great, so was the service. Loved the berry & granola waffles.

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