I had another really good meal from Early Bird this morning! We got there around 8:30 and there was no wait, but from experience if you go later (after 10am) there's typically a little wait time to be seated. The server was quick with drink orders and menus. We got coffee for the table with a side of cream for me. The coffee tasted fresh and hot. I ordered from their seasonal menu and decided to try the maple bacon bird tart. So worth the extra calories! The filling was very rich and sweet so I was happy with one piece, but it was totally delicious. I especially loved the bacon crumbled on top. For my main dish I had the carnivore hash, also from the seasonal menu. This came out as a huge serving so I ended up taking 70% home. I got the sourdough toast and it was buttery, crispy, and perfectly complemented the hearty hash. Overall a great start to the morning. I love all the natural light in this location and it's conveniently located near lots of shops for errands after brunch. I would totally recommend this place for really solid breakfast and some unique menu items as well! read more

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Our family stopped in for brunch on the weekend. Great atmosphere and were warmly greeted and seared right away. We sat out in the patio area and sat right under the radiant heat - it was warm. Maybe a little too warm, but didn't outweigh how good service and food was. The portions were very filling and needed a take home box. We ordered the burrito bowl and breakfast nachos and they were delicious and filling. Next time may try an omelet or the pancakes. They also looked really good! read more

Popped in for a nice brunch and tried out items from the seasonal menu. The bacon tart was perfect amounts of sweet and savory. I paired my salmon Benny meal with a cup of coffee then enjoyed a Worm Catcher while chatting. The food was exceptional and service was quick. Our waitress was very nice and helpful. It was quiet when we got there but still had a fun vibe. read more

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This was a very busy place that worked in our large party of 15 quickly. The staff were friendly and the food came out quickly! The menu offers a lot of classics but also offers enough variety to make everyone happy. The coffee was pretty bad so I would say skip it and opt for a splurge like hot chocolate. I ordered the breakfast tacos with tater tots. The tater tots were the highlight, the tacos were average but filling. I probably should have opted for a more Midwest friendly option. This place gets five stars for accommodation of large parties, quick food, an variety. read more

Early Bird Shadow Lake - BFAST TACOS - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Papillion, Nebraska

Very disappointing. The French toast was soggy. The eggs didn't look good, and it was a waste of money. I won't be returning.

Stopped in for a quick meeting and enjoyed a beautiful and clean atomosphere. I've only been to the Blackstone spot, and it has the same charming interior just on a smaller scale. I tried the pineapple twist juice and it was delicious! Very refreshing, and during the winter, packed with vitamin C and ginger! We nibbled on the bacon flight and wow, what a unique dish perfect for all breakfast lovers. The service was superb, we were checked on frequently and in and out in a timely manner given the time contraint. Definitely a great locally owned spot in the busy mall area. read more

Early Bird Shadow Lake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Papillion, Nebraska

Great place to brunch on a Saturday morning. We were a party of 5 and I was able to put us on the waiting list via the Yelp app- super easy and barely any wait. I love the variety of options, especially the gluten free option available. The service was great, and the food was tasty. I would recommend this to anyone visiting to check this place out. If you have cash, you can save a bit on your bill. read more

We had an amazing time at The Early Bird. Tessa is amazing as usual. Food is fantastic and the atmosphere is great

This was our first time here. We checked in at the hostess station, where they took our name and phone number to text us when our table would be ready. A five to ten minute wait at tops they told us. We went and sat outside on their bench's as others went in and got seated. I went back inside to check on how much longer our wait would be, and found out that we were removed from the wait list. Minor issue, they sat us right away. Our waitress came by to take our drink order and we looked over the menu. There is a lot of great options to choose from. It took us a bit to decide, but we finally did. Our waitress took our indecisiveness in stride. I ordered the chicken fried steak and she got the vegetarian Benedict. Both exceptional. We enjoyed our meal. I would definitely go back if I'm in the area and in need of breakfast or lunch. The place is a bit loud for our tastes, but we did like the establishment. read more

Early Bird Shadow Lake - Chicken fried steak breakfast. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Papillion, Nebraska

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Early Bird, a great breakfast spot with multiple locations in and around Omaha that's expanding very quickly! We checked out the Shadowlake location and was VERY large compared to their very small location in Blackstone, would highly recommend this location for the size, they also turned tables quick, service was great, food came out hot and quick! A great reminder that they are in the breakfast market! read more

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Its Brunch !!! Comfortable seating with a cheery decor. Our waitress was pleasant and helpful. We tried the wide awake omelet. Tasty and prepared well. The sauces are at a reasonable price. So we tried a couple extra keeping them on the side. No complaints here I always have to order one pancake ala cart. Cinnamon roll pancake was plated fun. Rolled up like the prototype... it tasted quite good but was a bit dense and could have used a lil syrup on the side. Once the icing on top was gone, like a kid I was done. Next time I'll try a boozy coffee drink.,. read more

Popped in with some coworkers for lunch and have absolutely no idea why I haven't been in sooner! I'm sure the waitress wanted to clobber me because I took forever to order, not being able to choose between many things on the menu. I went with the Strawberry Belgian Waffle and wasn't disappointed. I ended up coming back a week later for the Monkey Business French Toast and left happy with my choice a second time. Food and service were both excellent at each visit and I plan to pop in again soon! read more

Tessa is literally the queen of the whole world. Plus they finally brought the breakfast quesadilla back thank goodness. We're so back

Wonderful place to eat breakfast with Cousins from Hastings ,NE Everyone enjoyed the food and how it was prepared , hot and delicious! read more

The food is very good and it's a popular spot for a reason. The prices, unfortunately, are prohibitive and unjustified. $16 for 2 buttermilk pancakes?? A pancake is $8? And why is the early bird so expensive? read more

Brunch is solid every time The egg white scramble is my favorite. The Booziest Orange, Strawberry, and Pineapple is the BEST! The service is always above and beyond and everyone is always great! The environment is fun, light, and the patio is wonderful! Overall, 10/10! You guys are doing WONDERFUL!! read more

Early Bird Shadow Lake - Egg White Scramble - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Papillion, Nebraska

Great food, service, ambiance. Good drinks and specials. I love it when they have quality napkins read more

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Great hot spot for breakfast and lunch! Waitlist highly recommended as it is typically busy. Seating can be either at the bar, high chairs, booths, and or outside seating as well. Many good choices to choose from. This time around got the Crab Rangoon Omelette that was wonderfully fluffy, stuffed with imitation crab along with a savory sweet sauce. read more

Early Bird Shadow Lake - Crab Rangoon Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Papillion, Nebraska

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My wife and I were looking for a breakfast place before a softball game in Papillion. Came across Early Bird. The service was top notch walking in and throughout our meal. The staff nailed it and our waitress, Tegan was great. Shortly after our food arrived we were checked on by another staff member. The atmosphere is great and their drinks are fun. Our food came out fast, hot and delicious. Great start to our Sunday morning! read more

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First time here. Our servers made a few minor errors - but nothing major. We got here on a Sunday morning around 9:30am. By 10:30 the place was packed with a long line to get in. I had a steak omelet. It was very good. My wife had eggs and bacon with a waffle that she really enjoyed a lot. The coffee was decent. Our only complaint is that the parking for disabled folks is quite a distance from the front door. My sister-in-law who uses a walker did not find it easy to get in or out of the restaurant. However, other than that, an overall very good experience and we would come here again. read more

The food was very good. I got the crispy chicken Sandy with hash browns. It was very fun and there was fun music in the background. The service was very good. The only thing is that it took a while for us to get our order in. read more

Early Bird Shadow Lake - CRISPY CHICKEN SANDY - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Papillion, Nebraska

We received some great food and great service! We will definitely be back soon! Highly recommended!

Food was delicious. Kitchen cranks out the food fairly quickly! The server, Calem was knowledgeable of the menu and friendly. He made us feel welcomed and created a good experience for us. We will be back! read more

Early Bird Shadow Lake - Almond milk latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Papillion, Nebraska

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Early Bird is my favorite breakfast spot. It's my go-to for any occasion when we want to make the morning special, birthdays, anniversaries, etc. the food is always amazing, and they have great seasonal specials. This time, I tried the new fall chicken and waffles with gravy and it was fantastic! Their menu is huge, so you can try something new every time you visit. I don't think I've ever ordered the same thing twice. If you're planning to go on the weekend, I definitely recommend joining the waitlist, it can get pretty busy. The restaurant itself is bright, colorful and full of positive, happy vibes making it a great spot to start your day! read more

The food was yummy and they were accommodating to allergies and alternations to the meals. The wait staff was also super nice

Service is always amazing here and the staff is so kind but I'm not sure what happened within the last year or two. The prices are so high for mediocre food, but it's always so busy which is confusing. I usually always order the hash holes but the last two times they have been not very good. I wanted to order a latte and it was something like $7.50, for just a vanilla latte no special instructions. I got a hot chocolate. My kids tried and then didn't touch their breakfast and I ended up making food for us at home. This is such a cute place and I love the vibe and the people working. Something is just going on with the food lately. read more

Early bird will probably always be my top Omaha brunch place. It's the place I recommend the most to take out of town family , or even meet up with friends. I usually order the same thing at most restaurants, but can proudly say, I love earlybird for the ability to be able to enjoy several different things, and never be disappointed. read more

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I have gone here a few times and the service is pretty quick and friendly. I do enjoy the dishes on the featherweight area of the menu especially the omelet! I do enjoy getting the omelet with a side of hollandaise sauce on the side! The tree hugger omelet has all the veggies I love, mushrooms, spinach and peppers. I've had their shrimp grit cake benedict, braised bacon, and their cinna bobs. I also tried my friend's cinnamon roll pancakes as well. I loved the cinna bobs! Super good and addicting!! Most of the times I've come here service has been great. There was one time we were served by one waitress then a different person came out to take our order. That was a little confusing but it all turned out all right. The second server suggested the braised bacon when I couldn't decide what kind of side of bacon to get. The only thing I wish I had known is that this particular bacon on the menu was actually thickly sliced pork belly pieces. The taste was fine I was just hoping for a more traditional piece of bacon to be part of my breakfast meal. But now that I know what it looks and tastes like I know what other pieces I would should try the next time I stop for breakfast or brunch. If I'm feeling less adventurous I'll stick with my tried and true tree hugger omelet, side of hollandaise, and an order of bacon! read more

Amazing food and service. Great layout of the building. I got the fall limited steak, egg & cheese bagel and it was fantastic. read more

Early Bird Shadow Lake - Steak, Egg and Cheese Bagel with fruit and a mimosa. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Papillion, Nebraska

I must say that this restaurant, while I've only been to once, was a nice experience. Clean. This is one of the key things I look for - especially in food service, because who wants to get food poisoning from cross-contamination, right? Now then, aside from the restaurant being clean (even the bathrooms... shocker), the food was great. Simple, nothing complex. Comfortable. The waitress was super friendly and was another - maybe the most important - element in making my time there pleasurable and calm. Would definitely go back there to see if my second experience was as good as my first. read more

Delicious food, friendly staff, great atmosphere! Can't wait to go again! The pomegranate pear mimosa was really good!

Pleasantly surprised by this place! Y'all know I am a fiend for brunch, or any type of breakfast food. Let me just say that pecan pie pancake, was to die for and I darn near finished the thing. Definitely going back to try their other flavors. I do love a good eggs benedict, and although you can always get the OG, went with something different. The shrimp? Cleaned out! The grits with chips of andouille sausage, with hollandaise sauce smothered over and a perfectly done egg. The English muffin was very dense and doughy, so I neglected that and focused on the rest. The cordon blue waffle? A keen mix of savory and sweet, especially when that waffle kicks in. I only got one bite out of it, so I'll have to add to the list to try again. read more

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Early bird is always amazing. This time I got the Churro Waffles and the picture just describes it all. It was sweet and savory and absolutely delicious. Our server was very attentive and friendly. I went on a Saturday so it was very busy but not busy enough to where you couldn't hear the person you were talking to. This is not my first time here and it absolutely will not be my last. read more

Early Bird Shadow Lake - CHURRO WAFFLE - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Papillion, Nebraska

Great service, friendly staff and great food so far My companion had the main breakfast and I had a great breakfast burrito. The burrito was the large type you need to cut up to eat. It was yummy. Coffee is just drip and they had it rolling. Was expecting an espresso machine to match the better food and cool locale but it was drip drab like Denny's coffee. Will keep this on my radar next time I'm around Nebraska Want to try some of their other food. Place was pretty big and because we were there on a random Wednesday late morning (aka lunch) it was empty and the staff kindly let us linger. read more

Early Bird Shadow Lake - This coffee needs cream - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Papillion, Nebraska

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Overpriced for bad food! I was really disappointed, even my expensive coffee was more bitter than I. read more

I think what the early bird gets is full. Maybe on any given morning some bird is looking at another thinking, bruh, really shoulda stopped with that third worm. Birds probably don't listen any better than we did. Did we stop after the straight addiction hash holes? Please. Did we stop after the gorgeous and delicious breakfast nachos? (blank stare) Did we stop after the server tried to eliminate our son by burying him in a flight of pancakes? Admittedly we considered it but it was by then so fascinating we had to see what was next. This is when we slipped into a collective food coma and lost track. It appears from our bill that we ate more. I'm just going to have to trust her on that. read more

Early Bird Shadow Lake - Breakfast nachos, with hash holes in the back. Delish! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Papillion, Nebraska

I am really enjoying the outdoor patio with retractable windows at the Early Bird. Al Fresco dining partially enclosed but with garage door windows that roll open. Really nice. Good staff. Friendly and efficient. Nice selection of menu items. We like doing breakfast for lunch and the menu is sure to have something that will please especially with some of the more eclectic selections available. Portions are good sized and the price might be just a tad high but not crazy. Overall, we have eaten at this location multiple times and pretty much everything we have gotten has been really good. Currently our "go to" place for breakfast items. Enjoy your visit. read more

I walked into the restaurant with my family and had to use the restroom. After I did I was met with a man who was in my way, I politely said "excuse me sir" he proceeded to look at me and scoff and roll his eyes and not move a muscle. And we never got a table. Another problem was that one of my family members had surgery recently and had a hard time standing, so they sat at the bar .the bartender then told them to get up because "they weren't ordering anything" when she was told that my family member had surgery she scoffed and rolled their eyes. read more

I had early bird twice last month and both times, the food was delicious. I'll start with the "bad". The first time, we had it delivered, and by the time it got back to us - it was cold. The other part is, the hash browns were kind of flavorless. The hash holes on the other hand -- those are amazing. In fact I went back a different day just for those! They're warm and gooey on the inside and melt in your mouth. The Avocados Number left me wanting. The flavors just weren't all there, it tasted bland and because of the ricotta's texture -- dry. I can't remember which omelette my boyfriend got -- but it was really really really good. It is definitely worth going back and trying different things. We went to the Papillion location, and the inside of the restaurant was cute, but nothing impressive. I'm looking forward to going back, and checking out the midtown location! read more

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Every time I visit Early Bird, the food and service is outstanding. It will always be a favorite place to dine!