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    Billy's Cafe

    3.8 (37 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 2:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Current breakfast menu
    Nicole C.

    My mom needed a little pick-me-up so I took her to breakfast at Billy's Cafe (I think it used to be Billie J's cafe?) It seemed like a good choice because although I like places like First Watch, Jimmy's Egg, and LePeep, Billy's has less of a corporate feel and more of an old school, small town, personal vibe. We snagged a booth and our experienced, no-nonsense server brought coffees right away. The menu has loads of very traditional breakfast and lunch options at reasonable prices (especially these days!). I opted for the Billy's combo with biscuits & gravy, hashbrowns, eggs over easy and sausage links. My mom got the Build-a-Breakfast with scrambled eggs, sausage patty, and pancakes. For $20 and change, two people can eat like kings. I really didn't need much the rest of the day. Though I'll never make it there before dawn, they do offer an early bird breakfast special before 8am on weekdays for $5.95. I really need to come here more often, especially since it's right in my neighborhood. I have had a craving for chicken fried steak lately ...

    Chicken fried steak and gravy
    Clare M.

    Billy's was crowded when we walked in (8:00am)-- we sat at the only table available, but by 8:30 a lot of tables had cleared out. This could be due to the early bird special that they have from 6:00-8:00. The restaurant is your typical breakfast diner, and it appeared to be very clean. Just remember it's cash only! The service was great. I think we see the same waitress every time we come. She was quick, knowledgeable, and very friendly with her tables. My companion and I both ordered Build-a-breakfasts, which come with eggs, toast, and hash browns. He added bacon to his while I added the chicken fried steak with gravy. The hash browns were a bit greasy, but they still remained crispy on top, and we devoured them so we clearly didn't mind. The chicken fried steak was more than filling, and the amount of gravy was very generous.

    BILLY'S HAS SEVERAL LOCATIONS
    Robyn P.

    Visiting my father in Omaha, and he wanted to bring us to Billy J's Cafe, 'one of his favorite plaves to eat'. This restaurant only serves breakfast and lunch. The food portions are large, and very good. It was quite busy when we were there, but the servers did a pretty good job with keeping up. My dad brought me to Billy J's when I visited him last year, and the front door had a large crack. I was surprised to see that it still hadn't been fixed (seems like a significant safety hazard)

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    Jeff C.

    Bright cheery service but the food is ok. Canned biscuits and white gravy with no sausage. Decent hash browns. Like others have said, good prices but nothing special in relation to food. Tip: no credit cards. ATM on site.

    Hash browns and biscuits and gravy
    Chris D.

    Solid eggs, bacon and toast! The hashbrowns are prepared perfectly and very close to Leavenworth Café but unseasoned. Dump your own salt on and it works. Biscuits and gravy were good but pretty light on the sausage. Prices are right And service is super friendly will definitely be back!

    Amy W.

    Billy's Cafe was everything I expected based on previous reviews. It was pretty busy late morning on a Sunday. There is no hosting so it's pretty much the honor system on seating yourself when a table leaves. The busser left a wrinkled roll of silverware left from the previous diners which was slightly odd. Otherwise service was quick and to the point. I had the chicken fried steak with hash browns, eggs, and pancakes. The hash browns were perfect. Crispy on the outside warm and soft on the inside. Chicken fried steak was pretty good. Nice crust but could've used more seasoning. The pancakes were also delicious. They come pre-buttered so if you're not into that let me know! One odd thing was the syrup labeled that it was made just for Billy's. Super thin...just kind of wondering who is specially making this syrup. I guess you can find the same at their other locations around town. I would also appreciate a better selection of hot sauces. The sauce they have is a Louisiana style and it's honestly not very good. Over it was a good experience and I will definitely return. The hash browns alone have me sold!

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    5 months ago

    Great food and super friendly service. Billy's has a very friendly neighborhood vibe.

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    9 months ago

    Love the biscuits and gravy here always very exceptional service, by waitress and cook!

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    8 months ago

    great service and great food my waitress was amazing very friendly when I got here and when I was eating

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    2 years ago

    food and service is always great. a fun family diner. Everyone is family, kind of like Cheers.

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    2 years ago

    Comfortable atmosphere with quick attentive service and delicious comfort food whether it's breakfast or lunch

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    2 years ago

    Great service & food. Great place to enjoy breakfast. Jen, a morning waitress is the best.

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    2 years ago

    Consistently good food, nice wait staff, nice little kitchen. Cash only, easy parking

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    3 years ago

    Amazing service, delicious food. Would come back, even if just passing through. So delicious!!

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    7 years ago

    Food was great. Staff was very friendly and fast. Had the biscuits and gravy it was yummy.

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    9 years ago

    Love this classic breakfast cafe. Excellent pancakes that are cheap. Perfect for kids, or "morning after" breakfast feast for a few bucks.

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    7 years ago

    Really good breakfast food. Everything cooked to perfection. Only negative is it's a little out of the way.

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    Gandolfo’s NY Deli

    4.4
    (47 reviews)
    3.6 mi

    While in town I came here for breakfast one morning because their online website showed their…read morebreakfast pizzas and they looked amazing. I didn't have high hopes that mine would come out looking as beautiful as what the website showed though. I placed my order online and walked about 10 mins to the restaurant from my hotel. When I got there I told them I placed the order and they confirmed it was being made and they would bring it out when ready. I grabbed a seat and within a few minutes it came out, piping hot. When I opened the box, it looked AMAZING! Smelled so very appetizing too! The strings of cheese pulling off it when I pulled a slice were abundant too! It tasted GREAT! I felt like it looked better than the website!! Service was decent. Their menu is large and loaded with so many tasty looking options. Plenty of seating inside too. Definitely would come back!

    I went to this location for the first time after visiting two of their other Omaha locations…read morepreviously and repeatedly. The experience at this one was a little lackluster compared to the othera in town. So, 4.5 stars here. The food is fantastic. Sandwich choices are great. I love the Taxi Driver - pastrami with jalapeños on sourdough. The restaurant was clean and service was quick. Parking is very tough at this location. We had to circle the block and park 2 blocks away. The food...the Taxi Driver was dry compared to what I had at their other locations. The bread usually has butter on it before being toasted, which gives the entire sandwich a total moistness, which this one was lacking. Overall, it's still the best sandwich chain in the area. Highly recommend.

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    Block 16

    Block 16

    4.5
    (1.4k reviews)
    3.5 mi
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    Truly a gem, which explains why it's so popular amongst the locals. It's located in downtown Omaha,…read moreand attracted lots of visitors on the weekend that my partner and I were in town. Most of the highlight was the various types of burgers and fries they had, so my partner and I got two kinds, and we both enjoyed our respective meals. I had the block burger, which was as good as I imagined it to be, with juicy patty cooked to medium and every ingredient needed to make a good burger. The poutine had a lot of beef gravy and cheese curds, which made the dish a comprehensive experience to consume, rather than just fries. The duck duck goose fries were amazing! The duck confit, cheese curds, mayo, gravy, and gooseberry gastrique combination worked super well on top of the fries, because they altogether basically made it a gourmet dish that I had to eat with a fork. Finally, the sloppy nick was seasoned very well, even if we got the vegan version, which used impossible meat instead of ground beef. It was still really great! Hope everyone who visits Omaha gets to try this spot! Their wall has quite a few articles that recognized them as a locally renowned burger joint, and I could see why. Since they can be busy, I would recommend people getting there earlier to secure a good table spot, if dining in.

    Having just got to town and hungry for lunch I walked a few blocks to Block 16. I came because I…read moreread amazing reviews about them and saw they won numerous awards. I also checked out their menu and noticed it was definitely a unique, interesting menu. Upon walking in, there was a line backed up to the door and I waited in it about 15 mins and it didn't move one person, but I used this time to check out the menu and decide what I wanted. After noticing the line not moving and the cashier in heavy discussion with the family that was there placing their order, I felt it might be best to use their online ordering for carryout pickup instead. While doing this, the line moved up once and I suppose that next party had questions too and of course, plenty of time was spent answering those questions. This might seem like good service, but when the line is that long, either have more people there taking orders or use a kiosk for those of us who don't need to ask questions, or remind guests that there are many others in line (probably after the first 5 mins of discussing the menu) and the line needs to move up. After I placed my order, it told me it was accepted and gave me a time range of when to expect my order. I sat down and waited until the end of that range, which was only a few mins, and then went back up to the pick up area to ask about my order. The lady working was very friendly when I explained what I did. She gave me a number and told me she'd bring my order out, she also gave me the drink I pre-ordered. A few mins later, she brought my food out. I looked around to notice that people who were waiting for food prior to me still hadn't gotten their food. I'm not sure if it's always this slow in there or if it was busy because there's a conference in town. Opening the clamshell that my food was in - I noticed a beautiful sandwich and fries. The fries were piping hot and crispy and tasted great. The sandwich looked really nice, but when I went to pick it up, I noticed the entire bottom was soaked in grease and their hot sauce that was on the chicken. So, I fork & knifed this meal. The flavors of all the parts of the sandwich together were nice, just wish I could have picked it up without being a mess. If I ever returned, I'd get something different.

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    Philly Cheesesteak Special and Duck Duck Goose Fries
    Philly Cheesesteak Special and Duck Duck Goose Fries
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    Kitchen Table

    Kitchen Table

    4.4
    (643 reviews)
    3.6 mi
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    Visiting from California for a conference. Stopped in for lunch, had a salad and deviled eggs -…read morefantastic. It was so good, I returned for breakfast the next day. Grits bowl. Thank you for vegetables in a bath of creamy flavorful grits. Everything is so well done. Service is kind and attentive. Ambiance is calm and cute. Perfect, really. Kudos to the chef! Good work, Omaha, I'm always impressed when I visit and Kitchen Table is another to add to my list of great places to eat while here.

    I wrote this on my Facebook about my experience while traveling from California:…read more Today I was at a super cute café and ordered breakfast. After a couple of minutes, I went back up to the counter and asked if they had already started making it, because I wanted to change my order. The kitchen was open, so I said to the cook, "Don't worry about it if you've already started. I know my indecision can impact people, and I don't want to be a problem." He looked at me and said, "No, it's totally fine. Would you like some veggies on the side?" "Yes, that would be amazing," I said, and walked back to my table... and burst into tears. It wasn't just what he said. It was the kind energy in his eyes. I felt someone who took pride in what he was making, and who genuinely wanted people to be happy. I found myself asking, why am I crying? Because in a world where so many people in power feel disconnected, where corporations can make us feel like numbers, being genuinely cared for in a small café reminded me how much I love humans. Most people have love in their hearts and are trying to share it in their own small ways. As the world cracks, these simple things are more meaningful than ever.

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    RUB - Rotisserie Urban Bistro

    RUB - Rotisserie Urban Bistro

    4.5
    (70 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    I was expecting a nice rotisserie meal but got sooomuch better... I laid down on the table when the…read morenice, young, and supple man trotted over to me. He was brandishing an open flame, which was a little spooky, but I swallowed my pride. He lifted his hood and resembled my friend Heidi. Next, he removed the open flame and stripped my shirt off. He started to RUB my sore womanly back muscles. I felt a little sting and cried sharply YOUCH!! He gently rubbed my hand to comfort me. He told me it would be okay, and that he loved me. I gasped with delight and then he brought me a rotisserie sandwich on freshly backed sourdough. Thanks for a great experience! I will be back. This is a picture of Heidi btw ,

    Been wanting to try RUB (Rotisserie Urban Bistro) for a while and finally made it! I went with a…read morefriend after a workout and it was the perfect spot. I ordered a platter with shredded rotisserie chicken, plantains, broccoli salad, and quinoa salad. Portions were great, definitely enough to fill you up. I thought I wasn't going to finish it, but it was so good I ended up devouring the whole thing! We both agreed everything was really tasty. I love that you get to build your own meal and mix and match sides. The space has really cool vibes, I loved all the plants! There is some seating, but it feels more like a grab-and-go type of place as everything is served in plastic. Will definitely be back!

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    Porchetta platter with sweet plantains, black beans and slaw
    Porchetta platter with sweet plantains, black beans and slaw
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    Penn Station

    Penn Station

    4.0
    (67 reviews)
    9.6 mi

    We had an excellent experience for our first, but definitely not our last trip to Penn Station…read more Josh greeted us from the minute. We walked in the door with a smile and a professional manner about him. He helped us order exactly what we wanted, then made sure it was done to perfection and it was! He checked in with us to be sure we were loving our food and we were beyond impressed! Five stars times five stars thank you Josh. We are on our way back for more!

    My review: Service was nice and served at our table. The young gentleman took our order and served…read moreus was very pleasant- the older lady had nothing to say. The restaurant itself played music and was very very clean!! Food itself was fresh but average. Wheat or white bread are the beginning options. Toasted to them means grilled, whereas a "cold cut" is still toasted bread. It's a good thing to know going into ordering decisions. I ordered the Italian sub and it was ok- I think it would've been better without the grill because the oils from the meat had soaked the bread. Boyfriend, C's Review: Service was prompt and professional. The restaurant itself was very cleaned and organized. Food made fresh although overhyped in my opinion. I ordered the club cold cut and it came out with the bread toasted and made it dry which we now know is their normal. I do not care for toasted sandwiches. With so many other sub sandwich places in Omaha this wouldn't be my go-to. It was nice to finally give this place a try! They do support Down Syndrome Adoption which is amazing and something I did not know before going into the restaurant!!

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    Restaurant @ 168th & West Center
    Restaurant @ 168th & West Center
    Toasted (grilled) Italian Sub
    Toasted (grilled) Italian Sub
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    Everett's

    Everett's

    4.6
    (201 reviews)
    5.0 mi
    $$

    Oh my , these fried , char grilled bone in wings are so delicious!…read moreCannot wait to enjoy them again. Servers were right on the spot. It was so busy , yet being sat, and served seemed fast ! Nothing fancy ! Comfortable, I liked sitting by the windows. Only one toilet in each bathroom. So you may have to wait awhile there. Just writing this makes me hungry for those wings again.

    Everett's is one of those places you'd probably drive past if you didn't know it was there. It has…read morethat tucked away dive bar feel, but the food is on a completely different level. My wife and I both ordered the Everett's #2 with pulled chicken, coleslaw, and BBQ sauce. Everything just worked together perfectly. The chicken was tender, the slaw added the right crunch, and the bun tied it all together. It was one of those sandwiches where after the first bite you just look at each other and know you made the right choice. We also ordered the Saucy Rossy wings and they were the perfect heat level for both of us. Not so mild that they're boring and not so hot that you're suffering. Pro tip: get them fried and grilled. The extra texture and flavor are absolutely worth it. My wife is a total Brussels sprouts snob and she was absolutely in love with theirs. The funny part is that I'm usually not much of a Brussels sprouts person, but I kept asking for more off her plate. That alone should tell you how good they were. The fries were okay. Nothing that stole the show, but nothing to complain about either. The service wasn't the best during our visit, but they also had a 30-person table they were dealing with, so it was completely understandable. Even with that, the food was so good that it's already a top 3 meal for my wife. We'll definitely be thinking about those sandwiches, wings, and Brussels sprouts until we're back, and I don't think that'll take very long.

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    Everett's Burger Meal
    Garlic Parmesan and Saucey Rossi wings with ranch dressing

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    Garlic Parmesan and Saucey Rossi wings with ranch dressing

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