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4.1 (173 reviews)
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Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
Sam H.

All amazing as usual. Absolutely love this location too. Typically great service. Love that you can check in for the waitlist online before. Tacos were out of this world. Pancakes were perfectly cinnamony and I can be picky about that lol. Loved the pickled onions on the tacos. Holey donuts were crunch but soft on the inside

First Watch restaurant Heartwood Preserve
Joanne M.

I was treated to lunch by my son Sam, an elite Yelper, at First Watch - Heartwood Preserve -- and it was a lovely experience. Our server (I wish I had caught his name) was patient, kind, and attentive throughout our visit. We both ordered the Morning Meditation juice, which was absolutely delicious. I also had a cup of coffee; unfortunately it lacked flavor, so I added vanilla creamer. I wasn't able to stir it at first because the spoon was dirty, but that was a small hiccup in an otherwise pleasant meal. Sam ordered the Breakfast Egg Sandwich and I chose the Chickichanga. Both were served with the most delicious seasoned potatoes and fresh fruit. We shared bites and agreed the sandwiches were good, though probably not something we'd order again next time. The highlight for us was the blueberry corn muffin with lemon butter -- truly heavenly! The restaurant itself was roomy, bright, and very clean, and all the staff seemed welcoming and pleasant. We'll definitely be back to try some new entrées.

Sourdough "toast"
Eileen D.

Breakfast out is one of my all-time favorite things and while Saturday mornings aren't always the best time to try for it, it worked out for us this past weekend. Nine a.m. and there was no wait at the location across from Legacy. Folks were incredibly friendly and welcoming. We both ordered variations on the bacon and eggs standard -- one with a waffle, one with a pancake, and a side of toast for dipping. Our server asked how we liked our bacon -- what a welcome question! I've never been asked such a thing. My partner said crispy, and I said, not crispy -- but cooked, not raw please. To me, crispy means crunchy, breakable. I like a little flex, but without fat that you still can see through. Does that make sense? Her crunchy looked perfect to me, my not crispyy/not raw was not quite. I need better vocabulary for describing what I'd like. Perhaps crispy is it? Eggs were perfect. Sourdough toast was perhaps passed momentarily over a flame, but not toasted. The strawberry jelly was tasty. The pancake was huge and the warm syrup, a delight. The waffle, very nice and the warm fruit compote very yummy. The coffee also was very nice. Overall, maybe on par or a step above Village Inn -- except for the people. They were rock stars!

Carne asada hash
Jess N.

Service was very nice, quick, and helpful when it came to decision making! The pancake my partner got was huge and amazing, but I believe it was a banana granola crunch. The biscuits and gravy didn't really come out hot, only disappointment. The carne asada hash was pretty good, but there wasn't much carne in my opinion.. more potatoes! Overall everything was good!

Chicken pesto power bowl
Christine S.

Fantastic spot with tons of options and great service. Something for everyone! The ingredients are always fresh and the n season! We will definitely be back!

Gingerbread donut holes
Terry O.

We had breakfast at this location for the first time. Since other First Watch locations are always good, we thought this would be as well, and it was. I ordered my usual Frittata Rustica and it was delicious as expected. The big pile of greens is usually dressed but these were plain, which I actually didn't mind. The toast was still warm since the order came out so quickly. Bookguy ordered items from the chalkboard-- gingerbread donut holes and a steak and bacon breakfast burrito. The serving of donut holes was generous and the dipping sauces added to the flavor. We gobbled them up. Bookguy was not as happy with his burrito because he couldn't taste any steak. It was a generous portion too, so he left some behind. It had good flavor and he enjoyed it, but missed the steak. The coffee today was better than usual, so maybe they changed the brand. Bookguy ordered the citrus hibiscus punch, but he didn't like the dried fruit slice garnish or the sugar-rim on the glass. The drink was very sweet, which suited him. Of course, we'll continue to eat at First Watch.

Lucy N.

Great quick and easy brunch place! Was in town for a quick weekend and was in the area when I yelped a nearby breakfast/brunch place and came upon this pretty quickly. Easy parking, no wait even on a Sunday at 10:45am. Super great attentive but not annoying service. We sat on the patio on a hot morning and loved it. Delicious breakfast omelette and eggs benedict. The omelette comes with a great portion, fresh greens and tasty bread. Also ordered a side of bacon - always a good idea. They have a huge menu with everything that you could want or be craving. I opted for an iced coffee in the summer heat and absolutely loved it. Refreshing and great flavor. I've seen these chains around and will be back soon I'm sure.

French Toast
Jackie R.

This place reminds me of the Pacific Northwest. Fresh, seasonal farm to table. They're a healthier food option for those looking for a light or refreshing breakfast. My first time going to one was in Louisville, KY and second time at this location. Actually came here because of the Louisville location, I enjoyed it so much. I got the breakfast tacos - so much flavor and so good! Pretty filling too! My son got the French toast - he gobbled it up so fast that I can only assume it was good lol. Fiancé got the pancake breakfast. Stop in if you need a break from grease, fat and fried but don't want to give up flavor! Although I'm not one to turn away from those three options either lol! Service is always great, and you can go through Yelp and get on their waitlist early.

Skillet market ! Very delicious!!
Christian D.

Everyone that I took, was very happy with their food!!! My first time here was very impressed, and people were very friendly I recommend it !!

Iced Coffee
Eliza H.

We were looking for a brunch place to go with our dog for a couple hours and first watch did not disappoint. Once we arrived we got seated immediately outside with our dog. The iced coffee was really good and recommended by my daughter. The hot coffee on the other hand was extremely bitter and nowhere lived up to the hype of the description online or on the menu. Both pancakes were good, however, the banana granola pancake was amazing. We did really didn't like the full slivers of carrot in the carrot cake pancake. The hubs downed the chickichonga, didn't even give me a bite, and said it was fantastic. I am a sucker for eggs benedict, but, kind of wish I went with the classic. The bacon wasn't too great with the acidity of the hollandaise sauce which did have a little too much lemon in it (and I LOVE lemon). However, I really liked the addition of the arugula. The side of potatoes was really good and had a nice crispiness on some of them. One of the biggest downfalls of First Watch was the service. I don't know why, but, our server just was extremely slow. She was slow coming to the table and getting our drink order, she was slow bringing out the drink order, she was slow bringing out the food and checking on us throughout the entire meal. Really, the service is the reason for the one star reduction. Overall, we liked First Watch and might be back in the future if we don't find a better brunch place. Happy eating Yelpers!

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wish i could give no stars. awful service the hostess was extremely rude and not friendly at all. floors and tables were disgustingly sticky

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Update! First watch reached out and sent me a gift card for the order mistake. I really appreciate their customer service.

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Great place, good atmosphere, the food was good, different than any other place I have been. I definately would recommend it.

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Really good place to eat breakfast. Eggs Benedict and chickenchanga were both excellent.

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My favorite place in Omaha, hands down! The Kale Tonic is the best green drink around.

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Well run location with great execution of service and food. Very little to complain about after multiple visits.

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Huge pancakes! Their juices were amazing! Everything was so fresh. Worth the wait. Our waitress was nice and on top of everything :)

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I had low expectations, because really, how good can an egg white omelette be? But their cooks know what they're doing!

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Good Lookin'

4.5(290 reviews)
9.9 mi•Dundee
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We came to Good Lookin' the first weekend they were open, and went frequently when we were in…read moreOmaha. We moved away for a few years, and came back to town to visit family. It's better than it ever was. Absolute gem.

If you can only make it to one breakfast restaurant in Omaha, let it be this one! The food was…read moreincredibly fresh, high quality, and delicious. My husband is a much harsher critic than I am, and he gave it a "rare 5.5 out of 5." The pancakes were some of the fluffiest I've ever had. They also have a great selection of coffee flavors to choose from, which was a fun bonus. The coffee paired perfectly with breakfast, though I probably wouldn't come here just for the coffee alone. The flavor was good but it did have a slight burnt taste. A quick note: you order at the counter before sitting down. It's a mix of self-serve and sit-down service. You order at the counter, grab your own silverware, and seat yourself, but they bring your food and drinks out to you (other than water). I do wish they were a bit more attentive about clearing finished plates during the meal. The restaurant was so busy that the line was out the door when we arrived, but it moved surprisingly fast. I was worried we wouldn't find a table, yet there were plenty of open seats available. The atmosphere is also really nice and cozy, making it a great spot to start your day.

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3.9(264 reviews)
13.0 mi•Downtown
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Tupelo Honey is one of my favorite restaurants! The food is always full of flavor, but my absolute…read morefavorites are the fried green tomatoes and the fried chicken. The fried green tomatoes are crispy, flavorful, and so good, while the fried chicken is juicy, seasoned perfectly, and has that delicious Southern comfort-food taste. Every time I go, I know I'm going to leave satisfied. Definitely a must-try if you love Southern-inspired food!

Tupelo Honey is a fairly decent place located in the downtown area of Omaha. I've been here many…read moretimes because of how good the food is. That's the main thing that brings me back. Ok the other hand, the service is rather iffy & unpredictable. The chicken & waffles is my go-to for each visit, and they have many types of delicious sides to choose from, with my favorites being the biscuits & berries, goat cheese grits, and also the fried green tomatoes. I have zero problems with the food that they serve here, they always do an excellent job at preparing whatever they need to prepare & the portions are always satisfactory. As for the service, there are days where you will receive perfect service while on others the service is not so great. Some days you will be attended to in a timely manner, while there is other days where there isn't anyone available or willing to seat you somewhere. I've also experienced instances where they didn't attend to our table to take orders until I made a complaint. Most of these instances were during days where the place was virtually empty so it's not because of the place being busy. I've also ordered take out from here before, again some instances are perfect and there's other instances where they don't tell you if a certain food is out of stock via text or call so if you ordered something that isn't in stock, you're forced to wait for them to prepare something else once you arrive to pick up your order. They also don't always include syrup or butter in the takeout bags for chicken & waffles. One minor thing I'm also disappointed about is how the portion of grits has lessened over time, going from being served in a bowl to instead being served in a small cup/mug. Overall, I certainly don't return for the service because you never really know if it's going to be a good day or a bad day for that. It's always the food that brings me back. I do want to like this place, and I do to an extent but again the service is always unpredictable. I'd still say the food is worth coming here to see how it goes.

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Lola’s

4.3(186 reviews)
9.9 mi•Dundee
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Women-owned & operated
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I had some time to spare in between doctor appointments, and I stumbled upon this gem. I found the…read moreperfect seat back in the corner and had a nice view out the window. I enjoyed the feel of the place and loved the live plants. I looked at the menu, that I grabbed on the way through and decided upon a vanilla latte. You go upfront to the counter and order. I was very tempted by one of their pastries, but I just decided to have the latte until I could decide what I wanted to eat for breakfast. Everyone was so nice and even brought a carafe of water to my table, since I was hobbling around with a cane (I'm waiting for my hip surgery). I was so delighted to see a beautifully decorated latte; in a simple white shallow mug, delivered direct to my table. I ended up ordering a light breakfast...one egg over medium, and some sourdough toast, with butter and their lovely jam. Everything was done perfectly, and the jam was divine. I will definitely be back again and next time I want to try some of their delectable baked goods with my latte.

We stopped by for dinner while on a road trip. There is no shortage of burgers, tacos and bad…read moresalads when passing through states. This place taught me a thing or two about vegetables, which delighted all of our senses, and I highly recommend trying a variety of their small plates. This is worth a few minute detour. If you live here, well then, lucky you! Our servers carefully detailed the menu and let us taste a new wine prior to ordering. The dinner service manager is knowledgeable and passionate about the dining experience. When we ordered the radicchio salad, I was skeptical that it would be bitter, but was curious to try it. My husband and I could have fought over it--it was that good! The cauliflower was roasted perfectly, and sat upon a sweet and spice infused puree called mahummara with crunchy pine nuts. The complexity of spices compelled us to try another bite, and then another... Roasted carrots are tender and sweet. Paired with cool yogurt and chili crunch, they ascend into another level of deliciousness. A tear of fresh bread across bits of remaining sauce, and then (not a minute sooner) "we are satiated, thank you!" and the server can take the plate. The restaurant is adjacent to a theater that shows unique offerings and they will sometimes coordinate events with menus. We liked the simple cafe style tables and openness. Ample parking is available in back.

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Lemon Tree Café

4.5(85 reviews)
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Great full service breakfast spot! Fluffy and crispy, light and perfectly sweetened blueberry…read morepancakes with a zesty lemon curd to tie it all together. This was something to come for without a doubt. The dawn phenomenon was flavor packed and sauced to the T for a breakfast sandwich. Fresh tomato, lots of ham, bacon, and just the perfect amount of butter. This is a fairly small spot in Ralston with free parking in the front and surrounding area. It's a cute country style breakfast joint with a "Peace, Love, Pancakes" slogan that had me smiling and wanting to come back to try the jalapeño popper French toast!

ALWAYS... hit up Lemontree prior to any, arts and craft festival.. you'll definitely need the…read moreenergy! We ordered simple today! The classic bacon, eggs, and a gluten free biscuit which I hear was DELISH! Eggs over medium done to perfection, great tasting bacon. Maybe you knew, but I learned that their gravy is also gluten free and done by Gravy Train - Scratch Biscuits and Gravy! Their Griddled French Toast is also kept pretty simple, with a small dusting of powdered sugar, some strawberries and whip. Went well with their traditional syrup! Parking is a blast but I promise their food makes up for the limited spacing. Their cinnamon rolls and other sweet treats right when you walk in, looked AMAZING. Definitely going to have to grab a few to-go next time.

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Lula B's Breakfast Brunch and Bar - Panikeke-

Fluffy fritters, crafted from a light, sweet batter laced with ripe bananas for a fruity delight.

Lula B's Breakfast Brunch and Bar

3.7(232 reviews)
13.0 mi•Downtown
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Had a pretty fantastic experience here for Saturday brunch recently. They do require reservations…read morein advance, which puts a $40 hold on your card. They were fairly busy, and honestly our food took a bit to come out, but I am still giving a five due to the overall experience and quality of service. Our server Melannie was fantastic and always present. We did the bottomless mimosa deal (3 out of 4 of us) and she was always coming around asking us what flavor we wanted next when our current was still half full to make sure we got our moneys worth. The champagne might not be the fanciest, but for $20 bottomless mimosas I'll take it. They have fun flavors in addition to the basic ones like strawberry, mango, etc. which adds an element of fun. For food--there were several things I was eyeballing but landed on the spicy chorizo Benny. It was really good, eggs cooked perfect, and came with hashbrowns. Another at our table got the poutine which also looked yummy. I'd say the food portion could have included a bread/toast option, however If brunching in Omaha i'd return to try several things on the menu. The vibe inside is chill, would be more fun sitting outside once the weather warms up. Since I was the one that booked the reservation, the tab got a bit confusing. At first they were taking it off my total, then the server said that hold would come off so I paid for my meal/drinks there. I did end up getting double charged (for both the reservation hold and my meal) which was cleared up with a quick phone call to their establishment---apparently it is a new process they are trying. I do understand though why they wouldn't want to just deduct the hold as then people that don't know how to tip wouldn't tip on the total, which hurts the server. All was cleared up regarding this mishap though so no complaints.

May 25th, 2026 Food:…read moreWaited a whole hour for an easy order... which was a mini charcuterie board with a plate of avocado toast... when it was served... it looked pretty and at first I didnt mind about the long wait, but I was disappointed because it tasted like it was made an hour ago but was barely being served to me a whole hour later.. so yeah.. not worth it and now I do mind.. a soggy toast isn't on my list.. Ambiance: It was a nice regular refreshing bar/brunch spot. But safety was a HUGE issue which is where I'll get to my point of this low rating. Service: Is negative zero a thing? That goes to the owner... the 1 star is for the decent service my server attended towards me. In unfortunate events it's not the servers fault.. but overall with the owner coming out, couldnt be anymore careless.. The Cause: Either the owner or a staff employee whomever that is responsible for setting up the patio umbrellas, and I mean those large heavy metal patio umbrellas, well, they failed to lock the pole of the umbrella and unfortunately the umbrella lifted and blew away and had hit a family in the face that were dining there also; instant noticeable bruising to the face... I was only a table away from them.. it could have been me too. I am disappointed in the lack of care in general that surrounded the scene. Little 5 ft me... was the only one that came to help while everyone else sat around and minded their own business... it took a long while until one of the staff noticed to help and then the owner came out and awkwardly said a one word-sorry and dipped... didnt come back to offer any hospitality, non-genuine and non-apologetic... it made me lose my appetite. They had the audacity to still charge the family their meal... but I had to tell these really nice folks to make sure they get comped back. It was sickening to me on how careless they were treated. I would never come back! I mean an exaggerating long wait, cold soggy food and careless hospitality from the owner himself. That's three major strikes. P.s. That same wknd.. the news showed up about a South Carolina woman that was struck by a patio umbrella and died on site... that says alot about lacking safety. Yes, search it up. It's real news.. Hope this help improves the business alertness. P.p.s. And although I was disappointed at this dining-bar overall... I still tipped my server a good $20 as the situation was out of their control, my server was still attentive towards me. They all just need social common courtesy in empathy and hospitality. But anyways, my lunch ended with bittersweetness with the family that got struck, they comped my whole meal for genuinely being the only one that was concerned for them. The only service I'm grateful for was that.

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