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    Early Bird Lincoln

    4.2 (160 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 2:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Grace T.

    This place is busy!!!!! The parking lots here are shared with the hosting complex it is under. Tip: make a reservation. The online waitlist only works for up to 6 ppl. For more than 6 ppl, please call and make a reservation. We had 8 and my sis in law called in to make a reservation. And thank god we did that! We waited for about 10 minutes before we got a table for 8 For a busy place, they were running very efficiently. From order to our food being delivered- we were out of there in about 45 minutes. There is a variety of seating. They have two outdoor areas. One covered patio with fans, and the second is just open patio. Indoor- they have bar seating and regular tables. Very clean in the reataurant. And it is bigger than previously imagined They even have full bar. Our server ally- she was fantastic. She kept checking on us. And making sure we were getting what we needed. I got what I wanted which was an iced coffee with milk and a crabcake benny. My crabcake benny was fantastic. My first impression of my benny was that there was very little crabcake. But looking at the cross section, they appeared to have pressed the muffin downwards and just scooped it all on there. Taste is fantastic. We will be back Just wondering if they are dog friendly.

    Raymond G.

    My friends and I came here before heading to Omaha Airport. None of us had ever tried this place yet. We had great service by our waitress Patience. The restaurant was very clean, warm, and welcoming. It was very busy here but we got in right away. The breakfast items here were amazing! I had a Carmel hot Latté and a regular coffee refill to drink. They had coffee and hot chocolate. Yummy for a cold and lightly rainy day. One friend and I both ordered the Early Bird Combo French toast. I had eggs over medium smoked bacon as my protein. Our other friend had the Crème Brûlée French Toast with sausage and gravy hash browns. Overall was a great visit! We will be back again!!!

    Chicken fried chicken and bluebird
    Gretchen T.

    Came here on a Sunday morning and it was quite busy. It was around a 30 minute wait. I wish someone told me that you can just walk up to the bar if you didn't want to wait for a table, but I had already been waiting a while when I noticed. I got the bluebird drink which had blueberry, lemonade, and ginger. It was sweet and refreshing. I got the chicken fried chicken for breakfast with hash browns and over medium eggs, no bread. Everything was nicely seasoned and delicious. The whole restaurant was packed the whole time I was here. Definitely recommend getting on the wait-list on Yelp before you even get there on a weekend.

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    Justin R.

    This is a cool restaurant. Colorful and modern. Decently large menu. Service was great. Attentive and accurate. Prices are...well too much for breakfast. BUT everywhere is too much for breakfast. So if you are going to pay for breakfast you may as well do it here . The food is delicious. I'll be back.

    QUESBIRRIA OMELETTE with egg whites
    Tanya K.

    If you're looking for the perfect brunch spot in Lincoln, look no further than Early Bird! From the moment you walk in, the vibe is bright, fun, and welcoming. The staff is super friendly and makes you feel right at home. The food? Absolutely delicious. Their [choose one you had or would sound good: chicken fried steak & the omelettes is a must-try--it's packed with flavor and the portions are generous. Pair it with one of their signature brunch cocktails or a perfectly brewed coffee, and you're set for the best start to your day. What I loved most was the atmosphere--it's upbeat without being overwhelming, and perfect for birthdays, catching up with friends, or a cozy brunch date. Lincoln is lucky to have a place like this! Whether you're a Husker fan in town for a game or a local just craving something special, Early Bird is a brunch experience you won't forget. Highly recommend--you'll leave full, happy, and already planning your next visit!

    Service is great and plenty of parking! But I would not return for the food: Way too spicy, despite there was no description on the menu of pepper and/or hot sauce on my plate. Even the hash browns were loaded on pepper and undercooked. Biscuits were tasteless and coffee it not truly espresso, comes from lavazza machines. They also charge extra for credit card use despite there is no note on the menu or around the restaurant that they do that. Also watch your bill; server gave to me with 30% tip already selected

    Biscuits & Gravy, Eggs Over Easy, Hashbrown Square
    Sherry K.

    Cassius was the absolute best server! He was very tentative and checked on our table often. Our meal was delicious and the food we ordered came out perfect. My biscuits and gravy were very good and my husband loved the burrito he got. The decor and swag in the restaurant are fantastic! Super cute and festive. We'll definitely be back!

    Banana FRENCH TOAST BREAD PUDDING BAKE
    Jesseca T.

    Early bird is the new hot spot for brunch. At least for my family. :) They have a so many options from pancakes, to sandwiches, creative dishes, to healthier traditional omelets. The service is excellent and always accommodating with our 11month old.

    HUEVOS RANCHEROS with pork
    Sara G.

    This is one of my favorite spots to go with the girls. I always order the cinnamon roll pancakes for the table because they are too much to eat if you want to order anything else on the menu! I have had a few things but I keep returning to the huevos rancheros with the carnitas!!! Great place to catch up over delicious food!

    Kent M.

    Going in now as first time testing experience. Not the better expresso machine but adequate. She allowed help with honey into Americano! Doing an omelette, pancakes requested burnt, same hash browns, shoulder bacon (pork belly), 2 over easy eggs. Is situated on ground floor of apartment complex and new modern. Full bar. Wow on foods quality and portion sizes. Really good. Really!!

    Jalepeno popper HASH HOLES
    Samantha L.

    I checked out this place after the local half marathon in Lincoln. There were so many options on the menu. I was intrigued by the jalepeno hash holes so I went ahead and ordered them. They were alright but not as good as I was expecting. For my meal I got the egg white scramble which ended up being better than what I expected! It was very filling and tasted great.

    HAM I AM BENNY
    Carley R.

    Stopped in for a quick breakfast before leaving Lincoln. It was a super cute spot and my friend I was visiting said it's his favorite brunch spot in Lincoln. The menu is huge with a variety of options. I got the Ham I Am Benny. It was really good. It had a really thick piece of ham on it. The plate comes with hash browns. They were okay a little under seasoned but really crunchy. Our server was super nice and the food came out quickly. They also have a free parking lot which is always a plus. Overall, super good experience. I'd recommend checking it out.

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    We all enjoyed our food a lot and our server Cam was really good. We will definitely be recommending to others.

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    Food and service are great! We love to go after church. It is always very busy though

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