What the Dickens?

What the Dickens? Classic British Tea, Sweets, Treats, Sandwiches, and Savories What the Dickens? is co-owned by Beth Funkey, an Anglophile, and Caroline Kemp, an Anglo.
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Our mission is to bring authentic experiences of the British Isles through teatime traditions and flavors. We currently operate as a pop-up bakery, everything is baked to order to bring you the freshest, flavorful treat. We do all of our baking in the Bistro Below, underneath Winestyles. offer a wide variety of baking services including speciality cakes for birthdays, weddings and any other occasi

on you might want a cake for! We can also cater for baby showers, bridal showers, anniversary and retirement parties etc. Additionally, every Friday we offer Tea for Two (or more) in a Tin (T42T), a selection of baked goodies for you to pick up from the Bistro Below (Winestyles) to enjoy at home. No matter what you order WtD? does it, with their special ingredient: love! Our goal is to have our own storefront and tearoom in downtown Hastings, so watch this space! If you would like more information or to place an order feel free to contact us !

This week's Afternoon Tea menu: Turkey and cranberry salad sandwich Roasted pepper hummus and arugula sandwich Brie and ...
06/17/2026

This week's Afternoon Tea menu:
Turkey and cranberry salad sandwich
Roasted pepper hummus and arugula sandwich
Brie and fig jam bruschetta
Chocolate mousse pot
Pistachio biscotti
Whipped lemon tart
Tea of your choice
$21.75/person
(Photo shows 3 Afternoon Tea servings)

KPop Demon Hunters Kupcakes! We're celebrating free movies at the Rivoli! Stop in after the movie every week and get cup...
06/17/2026

KPop Demon Hunters Kupcakes! We're celebrating free movies at the Rivoli! Stop in after the movie every week and get cupcakes themed by the movies!

This week's activities in the bakery! Afternoon Tea all day, every day, special celebration of showing KPop Demon Hunte...
06/16/2026

This week's activities in the bakery! Afternoon Tea all day, every day, special celebration of showing KPop Demon Hunters Sing Along for their free movie on Wednesday and Thursday-- we'll have KPop Kupcakes! Thursday is Fish & Chips from 5pm to 7pm, and we're still taking reservations for Father's Day Brunch on Sunday, June 21st. 402.303.6719

More pictures from the actual Cake Picnic event hosted by Optika Curated Eyewear for Hastings Public Schools Food Pantry...
06/13/2026

More pictures from the actual Cake Picnic event hosted by Optika Curated Eyewear for Hastings Public Schools Food Pantry. Thank you to Michaela and her staff for all your hard work!

Last weekend we baked for an amazing fundraising event hosted by Optika Curated Eyewear, which benefited the Hastings Pu...
06/13/2026

Last weekend we baked for an amazing fundraising event hosted by Optika Curated Eyewear, which benefited the Hastings Public Schools Food Pantry. We will pay more pictures from the event. So many amazing people in our community doing generous things.

Speaking of anniversaries, this is our 4th year doing Fish & Chips! If you haven't tried it, come down and see what you'...
06/11/2026

Speaking of anniversaries, this is our 4th year doing Fish & Chips! If you haven't tried it, come down and see what you're missing! Tonight 5pm to 7pm. Not a fish eater? Have a battered sausage!

Time flies! It's been SIX YEARS in our storefront--9.5 years in total-- and we are so grateful every day. It has never b...
06/11/2026

Time flies! It's been SIX YEARS in our storefront--9.5 years in total-- and we are so grateful every day. It has never been easy-- it has always been humbling and rewarding. We want to thank you, our community, for your support, and especially our husbands and families. We look forward to continuing to serve you. We are open today from 9am to 3pm, and then from 5pm to 7pm for Fish & Chips!
In addition to our Fish & Chips you can visit the Steeple Brewery for Pub Quiz: Unearth the Answers, hosted by

We still have some spots open for Father's Day Brunch on Sunday, June 21st. Call us at 402.303.6719 or make your reserva...
06/10/2026

We still have some spots open for Father's Day Brunch on Sunday, June 21st. Call us at 402.303.6719 or make your reservations when you pick up your fish and chips Thursday (tomorrow) night!

This week's Afternoon Tea menu:Roast beef and horseradish cream cheese sandwich Irish cheddar and apple slaw sandwich Ro...
06/09/2026

This week's Afternoon Tea menu:
Roast beef and horseradish cream cheese sandwich
Irish cheddar and apple slaw sandwich
Roasted pepper and feta tart with balsamic glaze
Lemon cake with blueberry cream cheese frosting
Chocolate mini tart
Flapjack
Tea of your choice
$21.75

Our first week of fish & chips was a success-- and in no small part sure to our amazing patrons! Thank you! We are so gr...
06/05/2026

Our first week of fish & chips was a success-- and in no small part sure to our amazing patrons! Thank you! We are so grateful for your business. If you couldn't make it, we hope to see you next week!

Address

537 W 2nd Street, #102
Hastings, NE
68901

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm
Saturday 9am - 4:30pm

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