
BEAR Lincoln
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Quick info
About BEAR Lincoln
BEAR Lincoln is a coffee shop in the Cornhill Quarter in Lincoln, near the train station, that serves speciality coffee and brunch by day and turns into a neighbourhood bar with cocktails, wine and small plates by night. The brunch menu includes chicken and bacon waffles or pancakes. Drinks range from espresso-based coffee to a Banana Bread Matcha, and the vegan options include a granola bowl with coconut yoghurt and lattes made with oat or coconut milk. The space is large, light and open. Orders are placed at the bar or through the app, and cutlery and water are self-serve. Dogs are welcome.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid parking garage · Paid parking lot · Paid street parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention banana bread matcha, chicken and bacon waffles, bacon and egg bap and coconut milk latte.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention banana bread matcha, chicken and bacon waffles, bacon and egg bap and coconut milk latte.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the coffee and drinks, from a coconut milk latte so good one person had a second cup to a vanilla oat latte described as creamy and an Oatly Banana Bread Matcha one reviewer wants kept on the menu. Brunch plates follow close behind, with chicken and bacon waffles and pancakes, a chicken flatbread with fries, and Miso Mushrooms on Toast drawing praise, plus a granola bowl that can be made vegan with coconut yoghurt. Several describe a light, spacious room with a good playlist, and staff who allowed meal edits, offered a sample of the Banoffee Shake, and honoured a free drink voucher that would not load. The main complaints concern value and execution. A few call the prices high, and one found it too expensive for what it was, with coffee arriving after breakfast, self-serve cutlery and water, and a neighbouring table left uncleared. Others found the coffee not warm enough, an iced mocha short on mocha flavour, and chives in a bacon and egg roll that one diner had not expected.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the coffee and drinks, from a coconut milk latte so good one person had a second cup to a vanilla oat latte described as creamy and an Oatly Banana Bread Matcha one reviewer wants kept on the menu. Brunch plates follow close behind, with chicken and bacon waffles and pancakes, a chicken flatbread with fries, and Miso Mushrooms on Toast drawing praise, plus a granola bowl that can be made vegan with coconut yoghurt. Several describe a light, spacious room with a good playlist, and staff who allowed meal edits, offered a sample of the Banoffee Shake, and honoured a free drink voucher that would not load. The main complaints concern value and execution. A few call the prices high, and one found it too expensive for what it was, with coffee arriving after breakfast, self-serve cutlery and water, and a neighbouring table left uncleared. Others found the coffee not warm enough, an iced mocha short on mocha flavour, and chives in a bacon and egg roll that one diner had not expected.
Featured reviews
- Adrian France
“First time, won't be the last time! 4 for brunch, 2 with traditional breakfasts, 2 with chicken and bacon pancakes. All great quality and super tasty! Nice drinks too. Staff nice as well. We all loved it. Thank-you!”
- Robert Taylor
“Love BEAR cafe, this place had especially good customer service! They do the best Iced Matcha (Banana Bread Matcha) but it wasn't on the menu, so I asked if they could do something similar and thankfully they we're able to recreate the Banana Bread Matcha. Please keep the Oatly Banana Bread Matcha as a regular menu item, its one of the best drinks ive ever had! Also my partner couldn't load a free drink voucher they got a few months ago and the barista honoured the free drink anyway which was amazing! Will be back to try the brunch sometime soon!”
- millie ashford
“Me and my girlfriend visited here today, the staff were super friendly letting us make edits to our meals which were really great! When we asked what a drink was they ended up bringing us over a sample which was the Banoffee Shake. The atmosphere was really calming and the playlist is so good. Highly recommend this place if you’re in Lincoln.”
- Karen Griffiths
“Neeed somewhere near train station that was open early and Bear fit the bill. Lovely lady on counter. Excellent coffee ☕ (black) and the granola bowl was perfect because it could be veganised with coconut yoghurt so no cow was exploited. A must place to go for coffee and breakfast.”
- Jodie
“What a great new spot near Lincoln! The food was fantastic, with a great choice of drinks, and the atmosphere was brilliant. The prices are on the higher side, but you definitely get what you pay for. We had a really enjoyable time and will definitely be back!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“At BEAR Lincoln, we blend our love for adventure with an obsession for great coffee, fresh food, and beautiful, design-led spaces. By day, we’re your spot for speciality coffee, brunch, and casual all-day dining; by night, we shift into a chilled neighbourhood bar serving cocktails, wine, and small plates. Sliding effortlessly from espressos to Espresso Martinis, our seasonal menus and friendly team make every visit feel relaxed and welcoming.”
- Great coffee
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
- Small plates
- Vegan options
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Paid parking garage
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
Show more amenities
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Casual
- Service options· 1
- Onsite services
- Offerings· 10
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Free water refills
- Hard liquor
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Atmosphere· 1
- Trendy
- Dining options· 5
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Seating
- Highlights· 1
- Great coffee
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Facilities· 2
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
- Crowd· 3
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safespace
- Parking· 3
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Parking
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
Location
Coffee shops near BEAR Lincoln
- GRAND Coffee House4.53420 mi£1–10Outdoor seating
cake selection, full English breakfast, dubai choc pistachio cookie pie
- The Craftea Cafe4.9590.1 mi£1–10Wi-Fi / laptopOutdoor seatingVegan options
homemade cakes and tray bakes, afternoon tea, craft sessions
- Amanda's Cafe - Lincoln4.82330.1 mi£10–20Wi-Fi / laptopOutdoor seatingVegan options
full english breakfast, coffee, soup of the day
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEAR LincolnWi-Fi / laptop · Outdoor seating · Vegan options | 4.3100 | — | £10–20 | banana bread matcha, chicken and bacon waffles, bacon and egg bap |
| GRAND Coffee HouseOutdoor seating | 4.5342 | 0 mi | £1–10 | cake selection, full English breakfast, dubai choc pistachio cookie pie |
| The Craftea CafeWi-Fi / laptop · Outdoor seating · Vegan options | 4.959 | 0.1 mi | £1–10 | homemade cakes and tray bakes, afternoon tea, craft sessions |
| Amanda's Cafe - LincolnWi-Fi / laptop · Outdoor seating · Vegan options | 4.8233 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | full english breakfast, coffee, soup of the day |
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