Guidebook for Omaha
Food Scene
This locally-owned coffee shop is relaxed and filled with great locals. They'll learn your order by your second visit and you'll feel right at home!
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Blue Line Coffee
4924 Underwood AveThis locally-owned coffee shop is relaxed and filled with great locals. They'll learn your order by your second visit and you'll feel right at home!
The best falafel in Omaha, possibly the world! Don't miss out on their delicious curry fries. Open late. Cheap, casual, delicious.
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Amsterdam Falafel & Kabob
620 N 50th StThe best falafel in Omaha, possibly the world! Don't miss out on their delicious curry fries. Open late. Cheap, casual, delicious.
Locally made ice cream! This cute parlor is in the Dundee square. Totally delicious.
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eCreamery Ice Cream & Gelato
5001 Underwood AveLocally made ice cream! This cute parlor is in the Dundee square. Totally delicious.
Best (coal-fired) pizza in Omaha! And brunch, too. It's always full here, because it's always the best.
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Pitch Pizzeria
5021 Underwood AveBest (coal-fired) pizza in Omaha! And brunch, too. It's always full here, because it's always the best.
Avoli Osteria
5013 Underwood AveUpscale Italian food with a nice patio.
Salween Thai
1102 NW Radial HwyThe best Thai food in Omaha just down the street.
THE BEST VEGAN/VEGETARIAN FOOD IN AMERICA. PERIOD. This famed vegan restaurant was started by famed vegan chef (and my good friend!) Isa Chandra Moskowitz. The food is out of this world. You'll need a reservation in advance, because it books up fast. They have a new brunch menu, too.
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Modern Love
3157 Farnam StTHE BEST VEGAN/VEGETARIAN FOOD IN AMERICA. PERIOD. This famed vegan restaurant was started by famed vegan chef (and my good friend!) Isa Chandra Moskowitz. The food is out of this world. You'll need a reservation in advance, because it books up fast. They have a new brunch menu, too.
My favorite place to relax and catch up with friends. You can't beat the authentic French atmosphere of this gem, or the baguette. Rumor has it that the yeast was smuggled back from Paris, and it is definitely the best baguette you'll find in all of Omaha. Small plates and full entrees plus an extensive wine list and great desserts. You can shop for your own bottle from the shelves on the walls, or pick something from the menu. Truly the best!
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La Buvette Wine & Grocery
511 S 11th StMy favorite place to relax and catch up with friends. You can't beat the authentic French atmosphere of this gem, or the baguette. Rumor has it that the yeast was smuggled back from Paris, and it is definitely the best baguette you'll find in all of Omaha. Small plates and full entrees plus an extensive wine list and great desserts. You can shop for your own bottle from the shelves on the walls, or pick something from the menu. Truly the best!
Delicious, locally-owned coffee shop on the third wave coffee end of the spectrum.
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Archetype Coffee
3926 Farnam StDelicious, locally-owned coffee shop on the third wave coffee end of the spectrum.
The best locally-made ice cream in Omaha. An Omaha staple and tradition. Lines are long in the summer, but it's totally worth it!
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Ted & Wally's Ultra-Premium Ice Cream
1120 Jackson StThe best locally-made ice cream in Omaha. An Omaha staple and tradition. Lines are long in the summer, but it's totally worth it!
Meatballs! Delicious veggie versions, too! Plus great cocktails and a nice full service bar.
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The Blackstone Meatball
3910 Harney StMeatballs! Delicious veggie versions, too! Plus great cocktails and a nice full service bar.
Cute and kitschy spot with snacks and upscale bar food (burgers, nachos, etc) served til 2 am every day. Full bar, too!
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Nite Owl
3902 Farnam StCute and kitschy spot with snacks and upscale bar food (burgers, nachos, etc) served til 2 am every day. Full bar, too!
La Casa Pizzaria
4432 Leavenworth StClassic Omaha pizza! A must-try.
New, delicious pizza in the hip Blackstone neighborhood.
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Noli's Pizzeria
4001 Farnam StNew, delicious pizza in the hip Blackstone neighborhood.
Mexican kitchen and tequileria in the hip Blackstone neighborhood.
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Mula
3932 Farnam StMexican kitchen and tequileria in the hip Blackstone neighborhood.
Delicious farm-to-table casual eats walking distance from home inside the Film Streams art house cinema.
Kitchen Table Central
4952 Dodge StDelicious farm-to-table casual eats walking distance from home inside the Film Streams art house cinema.
Lola's Cafe
4952 Dodge StDelicious coffee, fresh eats & homemade daily bread.
Drinks & Nightlife
PTL is walking distance from home and a relaxed atmosphere to enjoy a drink after a long day. It's got some great Omaha music scene history in its bones, too. It's co-owned by Conor Oberst of Bright Eyes and features live ragtime on their upright piano every Wednesday evening by Omaha staple musician Dan McCarthy, drink specials named after musician friends, and occasional live music shows. You can have a fancy cocktail, or a cheap beer-and-shot special for only $5. A perfect mix of high and low with friendly servers and classic vibes. Open til 2 am every night
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Pageturners Lounge
5004 Dodge StPTL is walking distance from home and a relaxed atmosphere to enjoy a drink after a long day. It's got some great Omaha music scene history in its bones, too. It's co-owned by Conor Oberst of Bright Eyes and features live ragtime on their upright piano every Wednesday evening by Omaha staple musician Dan McCarthy, drink specials named after musician friends, and occasional live music shows. You can have a fancy cocktail, or a cheap beer-and-shot special for only $5. A perfect mix of high and low with friendly servers and classic vibes. Open til 2 am every night
My favorite Omaha dive bar, with baskets of peanuts and champagne on tap! A true kitschy, time capsule gem.
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The Homy Inn
1510 N Saddle Creek RdMy favorite Omaha dive bar, with baskets of peanuts and champagne on tap! A true kitschy, time capsule gem.
Neighborhood locally-owned and run punk rock staple. The best jukebox and cheap drinks!
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Brothers Lounge
3812 Farnam StNeighborhood locally-owned and run punk rock staple. The best jukebox and cheap drinks!
This amazing bar is a dive-like gem, with record sleeves covering the walls inside, occasional live music, and a brand new outdoor patio. There's also sand volleyball courts out front, a little tiki bar inside, and karaoke on the weekends.
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O'Leaver's Pub
1322 Saddle Creek RdThis amazing bar is a dive-like gem, with record sleeves covering the walls inside, occasional live music, and a brand new outdoor patio. There's also sand volleyball courts out front, a little tiki bar inside, and karaoke on the weekends.
Kitschy bar with great decor and a nice patio. You'll find plenty of great cocktails and great drink specials here.
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The Trap Room
733 North 14th StreetKitschy bar with great decor and a nice patio. You'll find plenty of great cocktails and great drink specials here.
Always a great show coming through town here!
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The Waiting Room Lounge
6212 Maple StAlways a great show coming through town here!
The best indie rock club in town, owned by famed Omaha record label folks, Saddle Creek. Keep an eye on their schedule -- always a great show here!
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Slowdown
729 N 14th StThe best indie rock club in town, owned by famed Omaha record label folks, Saddle Creek. Keep an eye on their schedule -- always a great show here!
The largest selection of scotch and whiskey in all of Omaha plus a classic bar food menu. It's where Bono comes for a drink when he's in town!
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Dundee Dell
5007 Underwood AveThe largest selection of scotch and whiskey in all of Omaha plus a classic bar food menu. It's where Bono comes for a drink when he's in town!
Krug Park
6205 Maple StGreat selection of beers in a classy bar setting.
The Benson Brewery
6059 Maple StLocal brewery with delicious eats.
Shopping
Vintage and second hand clothes for men and women. You'll always find a treasure here!
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Scout Dry Goods & Trade
1404 South 13th StreetVintage and second hand clothes for men and women. You'll always find a treasure here!
A great selection of used and collectible books. Be sure to ask for recommendations and you'll get some great ones!
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Jackson Street Booksellers
1119 Jackson StA great selection of used and collectible books. Be sure to ask for recommendations and you'll get some great ones!
Essentials
Baker's
13250 W Maple RdClassic grocery store.
Target
7200 Dodge StFor everything you need...and don't! ;)
Whole Foods Market
10020 Regency CirFancy organic food and food bar!
Trader Joe's
10305 Pacific StClassic cheap food.
Great local natural foods grocer, a little closer to home than Whole Foods.
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Natural Grocers
7831 Dodge StGreat local natural foods grocer, a little closer to home than Whole Foods.
Entertainment & Activities
The best arthouse cinema in Omaha, founded by Oscar-winning screenwriter and director, Alexander Payne. You'll always find great new and old films playing here! In addition to the great art and indie films, they also do a great kids' series. Check their calendar!
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Film Streams' Ruth Sokolof Theater
1340 Mike Fahey StThe best arthouse cinema in Omaha, founded by Oscar-winning screenwriter and director, Alexander Payne. You'll always find great new and old films playing here! In addition to the great art and indie films, they also do a great kids' series. Check their calendar!
Alaskan Adventure Henry Doorly Zoo
3701 S 10th StArguably the best zoo in the US!
Incredible art-house cinema within walking distance of the house. Always incredible programming! And the delicious Kitchen Table inside for food and drinks, too.
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Film Streams' Dundee Theater
4952 Dodge StIncredible art-house cinema within walking distance of the house. Always incredible programming! And the delicious Kitchen Table inside for food and drinks, too.
Parks & Nature
Walking distance from home, Memorial Park is a beautiful place for a walk or jog.
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Dundee-Happy Hollow Historic District
Walking distance from home, Memorial Park is a beautiful place for a walk or jog.
If you're looking for a natural escape, take the road up by the Missouri River to this hidden gem of trails through the woods and Bluffs. A serene, nearby escape to nature.
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Neale Woods Nature Center
14323 Edith Marie AveIf you're looking for a natural escape, take the road up by the Missouri River to this hidden gem of trails through the woods and Bluffs. A serene, nearby escape to nature.