Amazing food! You do have to wait a long time to be served, but I think that's part of the "experience". Currently it seems like they're only open Sunday's 10-2. We got there at 9:50 and we left around 11:30. Just standing in line. They are carry out only. Having said that everything I got (and I "had" to order most of the vegan choices to justify standing in line for so long. Ha!) was/is amazing! We got the pizza roll (sooo good!), raspberry donuts, chai sugar cookies, chocolate chip espresso muffins, blueberry raspberry buns and mushroom soup. I have sampled most of everything so far and it is all delicious. Definitely worth the wait! Cool eclectic decorating and punk rock music. Friendly staff. Bring a friend and some coffee and you can visit while you wait. Lincoln has very few vegan options and this is definitely one of the best. read more

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The best! Recommend the fluffernutter cookies and pot pies. Get there early because the line can be long. Bring cash.

I miss this place. We moved years ago but I still miss their soup, scones, and Mac and cheese.

My wife and I have been coming here for many years. We drive the 55 miles here drooling all the way. We have never had a bad meal here. We absolutely love the variety of soups and Mac & cheese choices. And for dessert they always have a wide variety of cookies, muffins and scones. No prepackaged stuff here, everything handmade from scratch. To top it off it is all made with healthy, natural ingredients. I am a true carnivore, but here I truely do not even miss the meat. This is our favorite restaurant in Lincoln. read more

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Groovy atmosphere, rockin' great food!!! Have been patrons for years now. We will make the drive from Omaha for this alone. You won't be disappointed!!! read more

Love Grateful Bread for what it is. Quirky, colorful, locally owned veggie food. I'm a Mac and cheese here all the way girl. Over the years I've tried all their soups and they are pretty good but I prefer my own. I've tried all their mac & cheese and they're delish, and I prefer their's. The school cafeteria mac is my favorite, chipotle is second. The extra crunchy concentrated corners of the pan are my favorite. If they have cheese scones, don't hesitate to get one. It's carb heavy but definitely food for the soul. read more

I was pleased overall with my take and run lunch experience at Grateful Bread... though I expected more bread and less waiting in line. I think I spent 10 minutes waiting while the sole employee at the counter tried to keep up with a line that stretched out the door. Seemed odd for 1:30pm, but that's also what kept me waiting. Obviously this is something worth waiting for (and it was a miracle I even had cash to begin with - note it's only that or check). Still, the soup was good and the cheese croissant was amazing (should have gotten 2 of those). Note that I couldn't figure out that the 8.5x11" collage posters on the chalkboard were the soups of the day also... Too much other stuff to look at I guess, and kind of panicked and ordered the first one I could read (Mexican lentil). I was in a huge hurry, so instead of delicately dipping and savoring the harmony of scone-in-soup action, I hurriedly stuffed the scone into my maw while driving. The soup, however, taunted me from the passenger seat in its brown paper sack prison. So at the next red light, I reached over and set it free... Too bad for me I forgot two important things. A: what I was driving (Subaru with a much too sporty suspension) and B: soup, right from the pot to a Styrofoam container with lid, is hot. So A + B almost immediately summed up to be spillage and an almost burnt tongue. I quickly put the lid (and masking tape that proved to be a lifesaver) back on top of the scalding brew as a raced towards my destination. About 1.5 hrs later, I finally had a chance to eat the soup and what do you know, it was still warm. Bravo Grateful Bread. I'll be back. read more

LOVE THIS PLACE. I eat here as often as I can. The soup is wonderful, and they're always changing it up and trying new things (but also have wonderful standbys you can count on ie. Moroccan Tomato and Santa Fe Chowder). The mac and cheese is a spoonful of comfort as well! I love the cheese scones (especially if you're lucky enough to get them fresh from the oven), and their brownies and cookies are out of this world! The decor is awesome, and they have a record player and play some wonderful tunes. Be aware!! Cash or check only (but it's worth the trip the the ATM). read more

"Different, but really good!" or "So good you'll forget there's no meat." Freakbeat/Grateful Bread is an odd little hole in the wall restaurant. My then girlfriend introduced me to them and their cheese scones and I've been hooked ever since. Even now, my wife won't share a scone with me unless she's too full to eat any more. "Get your own scone!" Today's menu (from their Facebook page): SOUPS - roasted celery and fennel middle eastern lentil with noodles (vegan) moroccan tomato (vegan) BOWLS - tikka masala rice bowl(vegan) chipotle mac and cheese blue cheese mac and cheese greek mac and cheese COOKIES - big daddy chocolate chip(vegan) ranger SCONES - chocolate chocolate chip candied ginger classic cheddar On today's trip I had the Greek mac & cheese with a chocolate chocolate chip candied ginger scone. My wife had the tikka masala rice bowl and a classic cheddar scone. (We usually share a little of everything we order. Except for the scones.) The mac & cheese was amazing. It wasn't overly cheesy but it did have a bunch of Greek veggies and tomatoes. (I really wish I had paid better attention to the ingredients they listed on the menu page.) It was served, as usual, heaped and overflowing out of the bowl. The tikka masala rice was great and it had quite a kick to it. It was like Indian restaurant quality; not bad for a little hole in the wall! The smart-alek in me says it needed chicken; it had chick peas, so I guess that's close enough. The scones were, as always, fantastic. Her cheddar scone was closer to a side dish, whereas my scone (chocolate with chocolate chips melted inside and candied ginger sprinkled on the outside) was more like dessert. They are the single most addictive items they make. Going here and not getting a scone is... just plain wrong. For dessert (like we really needed dessert after those huge portions) we got a ranger cookie. This thing is as big around as a large saucer and at least 3/4" thick. As for taste... it's tough for me to describe; kinda like an oatmeal cookie with corn flakes and coconut, but I don't recall seeing oats in the ingredients. Regardless, it tastes great. If you ever want lunch and you're feeling quirky, swing by Grateful Bread/Freakbeat Vegetarian. I have never had a bad meal there. Just remember these three things: 1. They aren't open on Mondays, Tuesdays, or Wednesdays. 2. When a menu item sells out, it's gone. Try to get there as close to 11:00 as possible. (We got there at 11:30 and the line was out the door.) 3. Bring cash. They don't take cards. Support your local businesses. Eat here. Of course, if you don't that means there's more scones for me! read more

All I can say is, I wanna live here! My friend had been mentioning this place to me for the longest and I finally went. I was totally mind blown by all the awesome decorations and even the potato heads on the ceiling were pretty dopetastic (word of the day! I have never seen a unique place like this before. Food: At first I couldn't find the menu, but my friend pointed out at the colorful flyers near the cash register. They have Moroccan Tomato Soup, Chipotle Potato Soup, Soul of Zorba Mac and Cheese, Chipotle Mac and Cheese, Italian Stuffed and baked Polenta, and Indian red lentil soup to name a few. I got to try the Baby Bella Mac and Cheese, it was really gooood! It had mushrooms, Gouda cheese, bread crumbs, thyme.. you just have to try it. They also have cookies and cheese bread which I heard were must haves. This place is cash and check only, so no plastic. The Bathroom is definitely a must see. So many posters, old magazines, toys, a leopard mirror, so many cool things. if you're ever in Lincoln, make your way to Grateful Bread, it's something to be grateful for! read more

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This is the only place I am willing to stand in line for over 30 minutes just to get a bowl of Santa Fe Chowder. Obviously everyone else has the same idea. It's the little hidden gem that you are always looking for when you visit some place and you want to go where the locals go. read more

I consider myself quite the carnivore but this place has me reconsidering my position. I've tried to make it to this place a few times but have been deterred because of the time or weather restraints. Yes, the line was long and took awhile, but it was beyond worth it. My eyes were definitely bigger than my stomach, as I ended up ordering the two staples: a cheese scone and the chipotle Mac and cheese. I also ended up ordering the tomato veggie curry rice bowl. All of these items were just simply incredible. The servings were generous. I cannot wait to go back. read more

Quality comfort food. I've only been here twice. The first time was about 4 years ago when I stopped in and had a cinnamon scone. From what I can remember, very good. Last weekend I went back with my boyfriend and had the best Mac & Cheese I've ever had in my life. In. My. Life. Try the chipotle macaroni - it's warm & gooey with yummy crunchy bready bits and a kick of chipotle pepper. The serving was generous enough that it lasted me for 2 meals. We split a delicious cheese scone, and I tried a bite of his curried vegetable soup. All very good on a snowy day. The atmosphere is hippie-kitschy fun - old photos and funky knick-knacks. They use a record player, too. It goes well with comfort food. Boo for cash or check only. (Note: I've only been here for one real meal, and I've heard they keep irregular hours, so that's why I'm only giving it 3 stars for now.) read more

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Fix the slamming screen door. 10+years and it hasn't gotten any more charming. Please read more

Hands down - the best restaurant in Lincoln. I have made the drive from Omaha, strictly for a bowl of lentil soup and a vegan chocolate chip cookie. Keep doing your thing! read more

This place has excellent soup, baked goods, mac and cheese and atmosphere. I would give them five stars if it weren't for their erratic hours which are terrible. They are often closed for weeks at a time and even when they are not on vacation the store is only open 4 days a week for 4 hours a day at most. It can be very frustrating to have such a good soup place available that is, due to the hours, never actually available. I can't count how many times I have went to get soup for myself or a sick friend only to find out that they were inexplicably closed during their "regular hours." It's to the point where I no longer even bother. read more

Grab yourself a Moroccan tomato soup & a cheesy scone! Then thank me by buying me lunch here later. read more

This place is eclectic to say the least.. in all aspects from the decor, to the schedule of when they are open (Sometimes closed for weeks at a time) and the food varies in taste and variety... within the scope of: 1) Soups 2) Mac-n-Cheese 3) Scones 4) A variety of sodas and other beverages. The place is really a throwback to the 70's... with wall and window decor that calls you back to that era. Not a cheap place to eat but... THE FOOD IS ALWAYS great. It's kind-of an adventure to go there to eat, you may stand in line and lots of locals go there to get take out to take home. Best way to figure out if they are open, when your hunger strikes is to check them out on FACEBOOK: just search for "Grateful Bread Lincoln NE" These are the hours posted on their FACEBOOK now, but I wouldn't go unless I'd confirmed they really are open... Saturday 11AM-3PM Sunday 11AM-3PM Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday Closed Thursday 11AM-3PM Friday 11AM-3PM They have limited seating.. probably room for 25-30 max. Their address is: 1625 S 17th St, Lincoln, NE 68502, USA It's an adventure and my favorite is their Tomato Moroccan Soup. read more

There's a certain type of person who will go to Grateful Bread. As my dad says, "I'm not going to that hippie place!" It is that. Hippie-Dippie, eclectic and YUMMY VEGAN! An explosion of 1970's style and 2000's flavors. Yep, it's kitchy and weird in here. You'll eat among troll dolls, ironic signage (for example the street sign says SORRY, WE'RE OPEN or YES, WE'RE CLOSED, (this humor is lost on certain hungry types.) pictures of Robert Smith from the Cure and Grateful Dead stuff, but let's not focus on that only. The food here is very delicious. I swear, Meat-Eaters, give it a try! Time to order! The soup Nazi (Seinfeld reference) will take your order from behind his cluttered counter. Okay, he's no Nazi, and he is not rude or condescending however he is funny. In all the years I have been to GB he hasn't made conversation or looked happy to see us, despite the fact we're regulars. He is like the guy who should be backpacking across Europe but somehow got lost inside Grateful Bread and is serving the food. Someone once told me he was the original Hipster of Lincoln. So, come and get an autograph! Okay, now onto the issue at hand. The food. The food is good. Delicious in fact. The food is delicious, served in little paper cups and is often gone by the time I arrive. There's something frustrating/annoying/disappointing about standing in line and the little sign being ripped down off the menu board right when I'm about to order. (This means it's GONE.) You better pray that your favorite soup, pasta or macaroni is still available because once it's gone, it's gone. They've added a huge variety of really 'Artisan' sodas behind the counter which are made with real sugar and are vintage cool and delicious. The Mac N Goats Cheese is to DIE for. I remember it to cost around $7 + And the soups are $6.50 ish and don't come with free bread. I believe it's $1 for bread or a scone. (Bread used to come free with the soup, but that was years ago and when Mr. Hipster still was in a good mood I guess.) Oh and the COOKIES! Huge and delicious! Again, not everything will always be there when you want it. But since you can't really make a mistake on the baked goods, just order anything you see. It's kind of weird that they don't accept credit cards. I mean, come on, this is 2015. Even a tiny little town in Washington accepts credit cards. Get with the times guys! I think they accept personal checks if you're one of those folks more in the Senior Citizen category. Overall the food is yummy and vegan. No guilt! The prices are a bit on the higher side. Soup and pasta is served in paper cups whether you're eating in or taking it away. Kind of a bummer because if I want to eat in I always think of soup being in a real bowl. I know, I'm sounding whiney. I think the overall ambiance is discouraging and too Hippie-Dippie as my dad says but the food is good enough I'll get it and take it to go. The thing is, I'd go here 50X more if they accepted credit cards. I literally have cash as often as I have a good hair day, which is almost never. Just sayin' guys, bring cash if you want to eat here. read more

Best soup in Lincoln! Best place for vegetarian/vegan food in Lincoln! I absolutely love the Moroccan Tomato soup, though their other soups are mightly fine too. I appreciate that they list the ingredients for all their menu items. It makes it easy for people who have food allergies or other ailments. My favorite muffins are definitely the Apple Butter muffins. I dream about them if I haven't had one in a long time. Cash & checks only. Prices are very fair, but the wait can be very long, and the space is small. Be patient, because the delicious soup makes it all worth it. They are closed Monday and Tuesday and open 11-6 most other days. read more

This place is the gem of all gems! The food is remarkable, the prices are good, the decor quirky, it's truly a treat when the day you have time to go is a day when they are opening, even better if they have the mac n cheese you are craving and those brownies!! I've never eaten here and not enjoyed it. This place is run by a family, the hours are here or there (like them on FB to know the menu of the day and if they are open), the space is small, hot in summer and they only take cash or checks but it's worth any hassle it ever brings. If I were to pick the best Grateful Bread menu I'd being with a bowl of mac-n-cheese, probably the blue, add a cheese scone (MUST MUST have a cheese scone) and take a brownie to go. Please note this is a vegan restaurant but I'm a carnivore and never miss the meat. Love. LOVE. Love. read more

My first time here and everything was phenomenal! Between everyone in my family we had almost one of everything on the menu and each thing I tasted blew my mind. On top of that the owner was so kind an courteous. Next time I'm in the area I WILL be back. read more

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The tomato soup is AMAZING! The 16oz is a great size for one person. Only downside is that they don't accept card, just check or cash. Other than that, I definitely recommend! read more

Great fresh and homemade soups, scones, and pot pies. Fun atmosphere and friendly staff as well. read more

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One of the very best places to eat in Lincoln! I truly hope that you will stop in if they are open when you are in town. You'll be greeted by a sign that reads "sorry we're open" followed by an eclectic, bright and colorful array of vintage album covers, posters & knicka knacka bricka bracka. The hours are limited, so definitely check out their Facebook page for details. Hours also change depending on the season. I am especially excited that they are offering fresh baked breads again! I took home a delicious loaf of Ethiopian bread and it was gone by the end of the day...so good. My daughter and I enjoy the Moroccan tomato soup but there is a rotating variety of vegan and vegetarian options that are all worth a try. There is also a daily selection of homemade mac & cheese. I love to add siracha to mine! I have a dream that one day they will again offer their homemade cinnamon rolls... Truly the very best cinnamon roll in the entire world. If you ever have an opportunity to eat one... Take it! All of the beverage options are carbonated but there is a water cooler for those of us that don't like anything with soda. Overall a highly enjoyable dining experience! read more

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Delicious homemade vegetarian soups in a funky little shop. I loved the lentil and the curry noodle varieties. Tasty bread and a fun selection of beverages make this a perfect, healthy lunch destination. Don't forget, cash only! read more

Yum! A gem I discovered many years ago when I moved to Lincoln. One of the original (and rare) vegetarian restaurants in the city. It sits in an unassuming little strip mall on 17th Street near Russ's Market. Free on street parking with more around back. Did I already say yum? Because YUM! Food: Grateful Bread has a rotating menu which is released via Facebook daily. Various vegetarian soups and mac'n cheese are offered and often run out by mid-afternoon depending on traffic. Hoppin' John and some polenta dishes make their way on the menu occasionally as well. While some other reviewers mentioned limited selection as a negative, these dishes are individually made. Like small batches of deliciousness you have to work to enjoy. As a failed cook of many many vegetarian dishes, I have a suspicion that to make so many successful dishes, it takes A LOT OF WORK and complicated recipes. That being said, I appreciate even having the opportunity to have them offered in a local restaurant. Saltines and hot sauce are at each table! Price: this place is CASH or CHECK only. Plan accordingly. The prices range from $1.25 for the various scones, cookies and other baked goods to about $7 for soup and pasta dishes. A wide selection of bottled drinks are available for about $3-4 a bottle. It's been mentioned it was pricey but keep small batch, specialty dishes in mind when thinking about cost. Location: Good for singles to groups with a combination of seating options. Not a giant place but I have usually found a place to sit. Are only a few people sitting at a big table? Sit at the other end. Eat your food. Clean up after yourself. 17th is a one way, North-South street. Get to Grateful Bread from 16th by turning left Sumner. Overall: I totally recommend this place if you want something warm, homemade and delicious. You may even get lucky and get a cinnamon roll or delicious chocolate cake while you are there! read more

Heck ya Lincoln loves Grateful Bread! Make sure to pick up a cheese scone when you go! read more

Love, love, love this place. A true Lincoln original. I went today and had split pea soup and a cheese scone. The soup was delicious, but the scone. Omg, the scone. It was like a little piece of airy heaven, perfectly designed to be eaten on its own or dipped into soup. I could have eaten five of them. Cash only. My total was just over $7, I believe. I didn't get a drink this time around, but they have a really interesting selection of specialty bottled sodas that's worth perusing. read more

Been a long time since last here. A forgotten gem. Old world food and drink items and busy lunch hour right now. Line up and waiting now. Primary food here is multiple soup choices all handmade and amazing. Also having Ginger Snap cookie. Handmade also and is amazing good. Tex Mex Chili..wow good. Ya all need to try this. read more

A Lincoln 'must-go-to' for any visitor or guest. Grateful Bread has never ever disappointed. The soup has always been perfect and delicious, and the cheese scones are so good that they seem almost to be of mystical origin. The Mac and Cheese is just how you'd want it to be... cheesy, crusty, nicely spiced, filling... awesome! The decor and attitude of the place is something that you don't find too often, and is a breath of fresh air. It is fun. It is delicious, and not too expensive. People have been moaning about the small price increase they recently added - (now charging for a scone instead of it coming with the soup) To this I say - whatever dudes. The price of food unfortunately cannot remain a constant. You can still get full and satisfied here for the same price as a remarkably un-fulfilling 'value meal' at one of those garbage dumps they call fast food restaurants - PLUS you are supporting a family owned business who happens to make the best soup in Lincoln. read more

I have loved this place for years. It is a gem. This week I came late in the day and the one choice for Macaroni and cheese wasn't up my alley (Trailer), so I finally had the chance to try the Moroccan Tomato Soup I have heard so much of. Holy shit. It was amazing. Now it's going to make deciding what to eat even more challenging. Pro tip: get two cheese scones, devour one, and tear the other one up into the Moroccan tomato soup. The only time I'm disappointed by this place, is on the unpredictable days that they are closed. read more

Love this place. The hours are terrible and the guy at the counter is just there to take money and hand you food. The decor is super weird and the restaurant is kind of small. But my goodness. The soup and pasta and scones are made to perfection. I seriously can't get enough of it. Great value, too, because the food is always more filling that it appears. But you'll want to keep eating more anyway because the food is. So. Good. Like them on fb to check out their menu and hours. My personal favorites are the Moroccan tomato soup and the Vampire Be Gone. Also, always order one more scone than you think you'll need. read more

I honestly don't know how I wasn't aware this place existed until now. A place whose specialities are soup, macaroni and bread? And everything is vegetarian friendly? Yes please! I had the South American vegetable soup, garlic mac and cheese and a cheese scone. Everything was hearty and filling and tasted great! If I could have tried some of everything on the menu, I would have. The decor is also something to take note of. It's very quirky and funky and artsy and gives off a definite vibe. The building itself is not very big and the line can get kind of long during the lunch hour. Overall, it's a very homey eatery with lots of character. I shall definitely be stopping in again soon. read more

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I would give this place 5 stars if it wasn't for their weird hours and how long it takes for you to order your food, especially during a lunch rush (you can wait up to 30 - 40 minutes). So pro tip, check their Facebook page for their daily menu to see their selection of the day and whether they open or not. They're only opened Thursday - Sunday from 11 am - 3 pm, but they may open later and may close on random days. They are usually closed during all of summer because they don't have an AC unit. I would go after the lunch rush to avoid being in line for so long, but you run into the problem of having what you want to order being completely sold out. Be sure to bring cash or a check! They do not accept cards. What I always order is the Moroccan tomato soup and their cheese scone. It is to die for. It is like a grown-up play on your classic tomato soup and grilled cheese. You cannot go wrong with those two choices. Another thing, this place serves all vegetarian food. You won't find meat dishes here! read more

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This place sucks don't go there Okay that's a lie just being a little selfish here and wanting to not be told my favorite Moroccan tomato soup is out again because they had another busy day. There are lines sometimes down the block in front of this vegetarian soup joint, with some of the best bread products a carb-ivore could dream up, yes I said vegetarian and hello this is in Nebraska the beef state. Whether you are a meat and potatoes carnivore or a vegan you will appreciate Grateful Bread. They have mac and cheese dishes soups and delicious desserts and scones. Everything there is full of flavor probably not suggested for the Bland palate you will taste spice, some heat and tons of flavor in everything they make. Whatever you do do not try the Moroccan tomato soup, especially not with a cheese scone on the side. You will become addicted. Okay well don't say you weren't warned read more

Did they move or close? I tried to go during listed hours, but it was not open and plants looked under watered.

Love the cozy atmosphere, soul food, and good vibes. Limited seating during lunch time during the week but that's part of the deal. Homemade Vegetarian soups and sandwiches. Mac and Cheese is great. Love the eclectic vintage decor. I wish Lincoln had more gems like these- gotta support the unique and home grown restaurants. read more

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so cute and cozy. GREAT soup-really super comfort food. i always look forward to going here. a piece of bread is included with your soup. i usually get the cheese scone which is really good. they are now offering dishes like mac and cheese, which i got last time i was there. it wasn't a traditional mac and cheese. i would never have guessed it was considered mac n cheese just by looking at it. the noodles were on the soft side but it tasted okay. read more

I've lived in Lincoln for 5 years and JUST discovered this restaurant a few months ago. I crave it in my sleep. As an avid meat-eater I was extremely skeptical of the vegetarian menu but I always leave more than full (and my skeptical 6'3 Meat & Potatoes boyfriend does too) Their menu rotates through a few favorites every day but they post the daily flavors on Facebook which I love. I used to always rely on the Mac & Cheese but the Moroccan Tomato soup punches so much flavor it's hard to turn down. AND THEIR BAKERY ITEMS! I get a cheese scone 100% of the time. They're like Red Lobster garlic cheese biscuits but BETTER. And if they have their cinnamon rolls, get those. People drive across state lines for those cinnamon rolls. (I'm not kidding). AND THEIR PRETZEL SCOTCH COOKIES! Okay, I'm done. Eat there. You'll love it. ***Disclaimer: GO FOR LUNCH. The negative review complaining about their food being gone by dinner time made me laugh. If that's not a testament to how good their food is, I don't know what is...*** read more