The best in Lincoln: North East
North East
Casa Bovina
It’s almost unfair, Casa Bovina/the Mercato clearly has a lot of backing and they do a lot with it, including a really, really fantastic dining experience. While it might be unfair relative to the small operation and silly blog lists like this one, it’s to the benefit of you, the patron. The entire complex reminds … Continue reading "Casa Bovina"
Honest Abe’s Burgers & Freedom
I’m pretty sure Honest Abe’s is Lincoln’s favorite burger place. When Alton Brown was in town in 2015, he asked Lincoln where to eat. According to him, they overwhelmingly said Honest Abe’s. The atmosphere is hard to beat and they do a great job with creativity. You can visit once a week and there’s always … Continue reading "Honest Abe’s Burgers & Freedom"
Banhwich Cafe
Ah, Banhwich, I love you. You have amazing sandwiches and a great selection of bubble tea. Every time I’m in, I smell those strange looking green waffles and they also smell fantastic. It makes me want to get one, and I almost do. But then I’m distracted by what I came in for: a pork … Continue reading "Banhwich Cafe"
Phat Jack’s BBQ
Phat Jack’s has moved locations a couple times. But I keep following them around Lincoln anyway. You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu, but I’ll usually go toward the brisket myself. If you are a BBQ fan, Phat Jack’s should be on your list of places to eat in Lincoln. What you’re ordering … Continue reading "Phat Jack’s BBQ"
Piedmont Bistro
Piedmont Bistro is owned by the Venue, and that gives them a very good start. It is the Venu’s take on a bit of a different vibe, i.e., a bistro. I think they’ve nailed it. Breakfast When thinking about breakfast or brunch, the Piedmont Bistro is at the top of the list. Go early or … Continue reading "Piedmont Bistro"
Heoya
Heoya is one of those places I could eat every single day. They’re seriously good. I don’t know what they do to their pork, but it is fantastic. They have two locations and a food truck that will show up in various locations. So you don’t have an excuse if you can’t get there. What … Continue reading "Heoya"
Misty’s
If you go out and ask people on the street where to get a steak, Misty’s is probably where they will send you. Misty’s has been around forever and beef is what they do. If you find yourself at Misty’s, get the prime rib. While the best prime rib I’ve had is from a caterer … Continue reading "Misty’s"
Isles Pub & Pizza
Go to Isles, enjoy the vibe, get the Leaning Tower of Pizza. I’m not sure I need to say much more, do that and you’ll have a very fun night and leave telling yourself you need to come back more often.
Le Quartier Baking Co
You will find Le Quartier in many other restaurants across Lincoln because they make really good bread that makes really good sandwiches. But you can also go in and buy the bread yourself to make your own sandwiches, or try one of Le Quartier’s creations. Also, they have great breakfast, so just go in already.
Pancho Villa Mexican Grill
Pancho Villa’s Guadalajara tacos were enough to make me add them to my list and want to go back. They also have some pretty great green salsa.
Leighton’s Pub
Awesome sandwiches? Creative Pizza? A nice atmosphere? Leighton’s Pub, you’re speaking my language. I’ve been impressed enough every time I’ve visited that it’s on my radar whenever the “where do you want to eat” question comes up.
Engine House Cafe
Great atmosphere: check, it’s in an old Engine House. Great Breakfast, also check. It has been voted best in Lincoln for breakfast and I think it’s worth the title.
Cook’s Cafe
Cook’s is worth a visit if you are a fan of a good solid old-school cafe. They make their own cinnamon rolls, which are really good and quite different from the rest. If my tasters served me right, I think they have a bit of an orange roll twist.
Downtown
Honest Abe’s Burgers & Freedom
I’m pretty sure Honest Abe’s is Lincoln’s favorite burger place. When Alton Brown was in town in 2015, he asked Lincoln where to eat. According to him, they overwhelmingly said Honest Abe’s. The atmosphere is hard to beat and they do a great job with creativity. You can visit once a week and there’s always … Continue reading "Honest Abe’s Burgers & Freedom"
Misty’s
If you go out and ask people on the street where to get a steak, Misty’s is probably where they will send you. Misty’s has been around forever and beef is what they do. If you find yourself at Misty’s, get the prime rib. While the best prime rib I’ve had is from a caterer … Continue reading "Misty’s"
North West
Honest Abe’s Burgers & Freedom
I’m pretty sure Honest Abe’s is Lincoln’s favorite burger place. When Alton Brown was in town in 2015, he asked Lincoln where to eat. According to him, they overwhelmingly said Honest Abe’s. The atmosphere is hard to beat and they do a great job with creativity. You can visit once a week and there’s always … Continue reading "Honest Abe’s Burgers & Freedom"
South East
Honest Abe’s Burgers & Freedom
I’m pretty sure Honest Abe’s is Lincoln’s favorite burger place. When Alton Brown was in town in 2015, he asked Lincoln where to eat. According to him, they overwhelmingly said Honest Abe’s. The atmosphere is hard to beat and they do a great job with creativity. You can visit once a week and there’s always … Continue reading "Honest Abe’s Burgers & Freedom"
Heoya
Heoya is one of those places I could eat every single day. They’re seriously good. I don’t know what they do to their pork, but it is fantastic. They have two locations and a food truck that will show up in various locations. So you don’t have an excuse if you can’t get there. What … Continue reading "Heoya"