Kitchen Table

★★★★☆ 4.4 (625) • $$

"When we pick up anyone from the airport we take them to Kitchen Table. Super nice staff and the mac n cheese is awesome!!!!"

Lisa's Radial Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.1 (427) • $

"I've loved Lisa's for years now and it's always a novelty coming here. Please note that you will more than likely have a very long wait (I've always had a 45-minute to hour wait). Most people wait outside but there is an interior space to wait in the winter. The food is pretty good and a perfect place for your basic breakfast favorites. they always have unique specials that really stand out from other brunch spots and something that you can't find on a typical menu. On my most recent visit, I got The Works which is your basic eggs, meat, hash browns, and toast dish so it's hard to mess up and it was great! My guest got the special, the monte cristo, and they loved their sandwich. However, I really wanted a BLT as we went around lunch but they do not serve the lunch menu on Sundays. Not a big deal at all - just something to note!I love the coziness of the place and if you are lucky enough to get the booth spots by the window on a snowy or rainy day then make sure you romantize every bit of that experience. It's my favorite! The staff is always super nice and attentive - you'll never have an empty cup of coffee!Please note that if you want a boozy brunch to start your weekend, Lisa's doesn't serve alcohol! Overall, Lisa's is a solid breakfast spot!"

First Watch

★★★★☆ 4 (341) • $$

"Wow! So we got right in and next to the fire which was awesome as it was 3 degrees out side.Hot coffee right away on the table! Added the Capital Crunch coffee holy buckets right on!Had the Smoked Salmon frittata and the hubs had an omelet. Yes filling and super delicious.The establishment runs with many great systems in place with exceptional employees who were so busy but so friendly and seem to enjoy each other while giving so much care and attention to every guest.Hope I go out of the way to eat here again as we take our to go coffees our server got us and head back to DSM."

First Watch

★★★★☆ 4.2 (166) • $$

"The service was outstanding, food healthy and fresh, and vibrant was positive. We enjoyed our experience there and highly recommend!"

Foodies

★★★★☆ 3.8 (180) • $

"From the minute you walk in the door, you can tell the owners care about their business. The place is immaculate and the menu has many soup sandwich, salad, and pizza options. It is an excellent place to go and have a nice lunch with conversation."

Karma Koffee

★★★★★ 4.5 (114) • $

"Excellent shop for meetings. It's always buzzing with excitement and I just know a lot of great ideas and brainstorming is happening here. Their food selection is fresh and high quality. This one of the only locally owned shops I know off that offer multiple house roasts an bonus: flavored coffee. Today I enjoyed the toasted coconut coffee, and wow I am beyond impressed. I said multiple times to my table mate "this is so good"I can't wait for another cup"

Early Bird

★★★★☆ 4 (144) • $$

"Leslie: "Why would anyone eat anything other than breakfast foods?" Ron: "People are idiots, Leslie."Early Bird is a great stop for either the savory or sweet style breakfast lover. Even greater to us with the newer location on Pacific...much closer. Breakfast Sammies. Benedicts. Bacon. All good, fresh and unique. Waffles: Belgian AND Churro Waffle options! Service is always quick and attentive. They keep my coffee filled up; helping me prepare to Carpe that Diem. Lots of seating, Including a multi season patio. You never really wait long; if at all."

First Watch

★★★★☆ 4.1 (120) • $$

"The new first watch is so nice! There is a bar outsideYou can sit at also. The food is fresh and delicious. The fresh squeezed juices are delicious. This may be our new breakfast spot!"

Spirit World

★★★★☆ 3.9 (110) • $$

"When you think about Spirit World - you think wine. Think again. Of course they're still known for their large selections of wines (and always will). However, they've stepped up their game (maybe I'm just behind), but they are also well stocked when it comes to varieties of well known alcoholic brands, and their bartenders are more than eager to make you a specialty drink to your liking. My husband is always happy to find a bartender who's open to challenge by making him a specialty drink. It's a win-win situation. My husband gets to try out a new drink especially created for him and the bartender gets to experiment and better his craft! The photos provided was the process making the drink. I videotaped the finale' having smoke etc unfortunately, Yelp doesn't seem to allow video uploads. Stop by and see Sam!"

Farmer's Daughter Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.4 (79) • $

"The food is great, service is super friendly. Try the Sunshine, it's very good. The coffee is good black, as well."

Crouse Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.2 (74) • $

"The food and service is always exceptional at Crouse! I wish there was one out where I live, but it makes it a special treat when I visit Iowa. My condolences for their loss recently."

Elie’s Chinchorro

★★★★★ 4.6 (57) • $$

"As a self-proclaimed beverage goblin, I dove into my visit with a trusty trio: water, pop, and (of course) a mojito. And not just any mojito, folks--Elie's mojitos are a revelation. I'm annoyingly picky about these minty masterpieces, and let me tell you, theirs are top-tier. I will never not get one. NEVER. It's a life rule now.The food? Oh, it started with a full-on garlic bread takedown--no survivors. Then came the appetizers: beef turnover, chicken chicharrón, and fried pork chunks. We ordered way too much, but do I regret it? Not a chance. Each dish was a crispy, savory dream. I will absolutely overindulge again. It's a tradition at this point.For the main course, we played it "smart" (ha) and shared the Cubano. This towering slice of sandwich heaven came with perfectly crispy fries and a garlicky aioli that deserves its own fan club. Naturally, I couldn't stop there and added a side of Mampostea'o rice. OMG. The rice was so flavorful I nearly made room in my already-overstuffed stomach to finish it, but hey, leftover Cubano = tomorrow's win. Pro tip: pop that baby in the air fryer for a next-day experience that'll make you weep with joy.Service & Vibes: Elie's team always nails it. Drinks stay full, smiles abound, and Elie herself graces the tableside with a warmth that makes you feel like a VIP. The ambiance? Utterly charming. Fairy lights, Puerto Rican flair, and upbeat music that makes you chair dance (yes, I do this--no shame). Sitting by the window adds a dash of downtown drama--buses, cop cars, and the urban hustle as your dinner backdrop. It's oddly perfect.Parking can get a bit dicey later in the evening, but honestly, I'd fight for a spot just for another mojito and a seat in this cozy little paradise.Final Verdict: If you haven't been to Elie's yet, what are you even doing with your life? Go. Eat. Drink. Dance (in your chair, probably). You won't regret it."

Joe's Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.8 (71) • $

"Cute cafe Clean Kind staff Great service Yummy food We had the French toast, half order of the biscuits and gravy and the Benson omelette with hash browns!"

Stauffer's Cafe & Pie Shoppe

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (79) • $

"I love a good diner. Good portions and selection. We had pie, but honestly the meals were better than the pies we chose. Sadly, the pecan rolls were sold out. The Hot beef was delicious and so was the BLT. Prices were a bit high for a diner, but I would still come back if in the area."

Corvette Cafe

★★★★★ 4.8 (39) • $

"Okay. Skeptical Me here. Wait? Hold on. Pause that thought...Inside of the Gregg Young Chevy Dealership, there is a made to order restaurant with all of my fave hot breakfast foods?Free coffee?A dynamite chef and staff, laughing...smiling...serving up all the best vibes and goodness. They're Going out of the way to substitute, ask questions, mix/matching fresh food...making it a good food destination. Ryan is a national treasure. Everyone around him amplifies the experience. It's like when a bunch of people hype each other up to start a barroom brawl...except instead of the brawl; they join together to make fresh sausage patties, and French toast sticks (even when it's not on the menu).Also, Clean. Relaxing. Delicious. Am I supposed to buy a car? I just got a new car! Do I have to lease something to get my food? I'm very confused by the location from that effect...but turns out. I could eat here every day, and nobody would even know my vehicle situation. Did I just do a credit check for a cappuccino?(joking) I never got approached by sales people. My daughter went snooping in the showroom without a peep. It's just a fun, energetic location, with spectacular food...that's got plenty of free parking. If someone owns a Chevy, please get your oil changed here and pay it forward for me. Everyone else. Go eat here! No excuses."

Keystone Kafe

★★★★☆ 3.6 (69) • $$

"Great place!Food is fantastic and the service is fast Really nice and cozy, we recommend this place for sure!"

Early Bird

★★★★☆ 4.4 (31)

"Went to the soft opening of this Early Bird location today, and it was fantastic. Been to a couple soft openings of other establishments and this was one set a bar that will be extremely difficult to beat.The staff and restaurant were running this restaurant as if it had been opened for years already.The atmosphere is absolutely awesome, you walk in and the smell alone drives your hunger up. The dining room is well thought out. They have a mural on the left hand side that captures the location well, with a little zorinsky lake mention in it. The bar area is awesome as well, plenty of space for drinks and food. They have a dual use outdoor seating option with garage doors that can close on colder days. We loved sitting there today with the beautiful weather.Up next, the service. The staff was so nice and so well organized. We were regularly getting checked on. Any questions we had about the menu, they had answers for, and gave great recommendations. They were also very attentive, refills right before we ran out on cue, and timed everything extremely well with us.Now onto the food.Appetizers: Hash Holes, Cinny Bobs, and Cinnamon rolls.The cinnamon rolls are the perfect combination of flaky, doughy, gooey, and the icing was just different but in a good way. Their icing is a vanilla buttercream icing that just hits different. I'm a fan.My new favorite sweet, the Cinny bobs, fried cinnamon roll dough bites on skewers that come with caramel and icing dips on the side. These are the very definition of getting the perfect cinnamon roll bite every time. I shamelessly ate these quickly without regard for sharing with the wife and kids.Hash holes, our new favorite savory. Hash croquettes stuffed with cheese and bacon, and queso to dip in. Need I say more? Just get them, trust me.Entrees:Avocado's jam- nice breakfast sammie on rye with ricotta, eggs, bacon, and bacon jam. Wife loved it, I didn't get to try it, but photo posted below.Chicken and Waffle:Plenty of Waffle with two chicken strips, eggs, and pork sausage gravy. Awesome balance of flavor and daughter claimed "now this is how you make chicken tenders". She ordered the adult portion because she's got a bottomless pit and enjoyed every bit of it.Pancakes and Waffles:Cinnamon roll pancakes, they are a fan favorite here for a reason. They are extremely rich in flavor and have the perfect density. Two pancakes portioned into four "rolls" and an awesome balance of flavors. It's also great because we got to share it four ways with our family of four. This is usually my go to, and I combo it with eggs, links, and add their hash browns.Bonus points here: The hash browns are seasoned and you can order them crispy. Love that they always ask.The game winner today, the Churro Waffle.Fried, cinnamon sugar galore, caramel and vanilla buttercream, whipped cream, so much goodness. Was curious when we ordered to see how "heavy" this might be, and it wasn't, at all. It went down dangerously easy, and was dangerously light. And now we're all full and happy.Would highly recommend it, they open up officially on October 7th. High quality food, service, in a fun atmosphere. Can't wait to go back and try some other options.One last thing, they have an awesome drinks menu. We were lame today and just went with iced lattes and chocolate milk for the kids. But one of the best drinks menus I have seen at a brunch location."

Fala's Treasures & Coffee House

★★★★☆ 3.9 (37) • $$

"Fala's was an unexpected treat. Found it here on yelp. while looking for a brunch location as I happen to be out in Gretna. The space has a boutique feel that is very unique. The coffee and food were good, the ambience is nice with plenty to keep you entertained."

Rath's Cafe

★★★★★ 4.9 (20)

"Went there for Friday supper. Pretty good crowed located right next to Michelle's Recreation Center. Good food and pastries. Had a wonderful time!"

The Harbor Coffeehouse

★★★★☆ 4 (29) • $$

"Delicious breakfast sandwich - hot egg, melty cheese, crisp bacon and warm bagel. Mocha with lavender also just what I was craving. Will come back next trip to Lincoln."

Billy's Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.7 (33) • $

"We stopped in to eat breakfast quickly when passing through town on vacation. Not great curb appeal but great service & food was good. Not expensive and didn't take long to get our food out even though it was packed. If you are in the area and looking for breakfast don't hesitate to stop here!!"

M & I Weather Vane Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.3 (23) • $

"This diner is on Anita's main drag and cannot be missed if you're looking for a good hearty breakfast. The scenery was also interesting too in more ways than one. There are lots of eclectic decorations in the place. In addition when we all had coffee it was served in unique (all different) mugs representing businesses in the area and neighboring other communities including Atlantic. A nice crowd was in here on a Sunday early May morning with overflow no doubt from the neighboring Catholic Church. Service was kind of slow initially and finally she came to take our order, and what seemed like forever for coffee to finally arrive. We were pleased to hear it was a fresh pot, allegedly for our delay. I ordered a ham, egg, and cheese omelette and with hash browns. It was a perfectly filling breakfast and a lot of food. Clearly this place is the place to be for a filling breakfast. Anita is not far from I-80.They also have quite a bit of seating so this place is a lot larger than it looks."

Sale Barn Cafe

★★★★★ 4.5 (19) • $

"I did not know what to expect From the small restaurant But I was totally surprised we had just drove in from San Antonio Texas To drop a lesson off a college And we've had one at some breakfast So we gave this place a try My wife and I were totally surprised how good the food was food was I ordered a ham steak with 2 eggs over easy and hash browns My wife art of the French toast It was the best breakfast we ever had hands down The bread was so fresh my ham steak was the perfect thickness It made my wife feel so much better knowing there's a place for my son to go get food but I'm gonna go get food it's really good and why hes off at college So if you're in town don't miss the chance to try this place out"

Basil Prosperi

★★★★☆ 4.1 (19) • $

"I've been here a few times now. I must admit I wasn't particularly enthused with their sausage & pepper pasta. This last time, though, I had the linguine Alfredo and that dish was a joyful plate full of comfort food. It totally hit the spot! I've also had their Red Pepper Soup a couple of times and it's very good. I'm not a huge fan of their pizza, but as other Yelpers here have stated, this is a solid spot for lunch."

Mana Games

★★★★★ 4.9 (11)

"Hung out for a couple of hours with my husband playing fun boardgames we've never heard of and sipping some excellently crafted coffee & chai drinks. The space was clean, well stocked and comfortable. The staff was friendly and helpful. We would highly recommend to anyone looking for a low-key, easy date or a small family with (well behaved) children. Tuesdays are half price!"

Terra Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.8 (13)

"Place is nice and clean, friendly service, and food is was good. I had the pincahna sandwich, fries and a drink. Price seemed quite high (0ver $20) for what I was served. In general, I doubt I'll go back. Menu was quite limited for anything I was interested in eating. And for the price, I would rather go to the full blown restaurant next door and have a much larger selection of meats brought out and much more comfortable seating.Overall, there is nothing actually bad about the restaurant, just seemed a bit overpriced to me. But for some people ot might be a place that fits their likings well."

Shoemaker's Travel Center

★★★☆☆ 3 (13)

"This place is huge and has much more stuff that every other trucks stops. They even have a car inside. So the parking lot is huge here and it's well maintained and I even saw an. Employee driving a golf car and cleaning up the place. They also have service on this truck stop like shop. The inside is full of trophies and a lot of cool upgrades for your truck. They have many bright clearance lights. They also have wheel covers and many many more. The most thing I like was the steering wheel upgrades. They have good coffee, many many snacks for it. There are good verity of sun glasses. The bathrooms looks very clean here you can obviously see that the truck stop employees are taking care of their job. So I would highly suggest you to come here and take your rest here."

Cabin Coffee

★★★★☆ 3.8 (8)

"Excellent coffee drinks! They just opened, it was swamped and they did great! Friendly, patient staff and awesome drinks (coffee and non-coffee). I'll be back."

Sister's Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.8 (5) • $

"GOOD little cafe. Breakfast, lunch or dinner, you won't be disappointed. Very reasonable prices and the portions are HUGE. The wait time can be long sometimes for even simple orders"

Paradise Bakery & Café Gretna

★★★☆☆ 3 (1)

"Love the food and people. Too, too, loud. Turn off the music! Cannot have a conversation."

Early Bird - Blackstone

★★★★☆ 4.2 • $$

"Every time I have been to Early Bird it has been good. They do get busy on the weekends so definitely check or join the waitlist before going!I've had a few of their egg benedict's and definitely like the crab cake one better than the salmon one. The breakfast pot pie was also delish!! My sister got one of the burrito bowls and it was good, but a bit spicy for our taste.It's a great and reliable brunch spot, just be sure to prepare for it to be busy if you go on a weekend!"