If someone were to tell me we were going to breakfast, this is the kind of spot I'd hope to visit. The menu had several different options, enough for everyone in your party to be happy. The food itself was delicious, I ordered biscuits and gravy with a side of hashbrowns. I haven't been able to stop thinking about the salty sausage gravy pairing with the hash browns. The service was also wonderful! We were able to pick our own seating and the food arrived soon after, showing speedy, quality service. I highly recommend this place! read more

My husband has fond memories of the Hi-Way Diner, as he went to school at UNL and visited on many a morning after late nights "studying" in college. We happened to be in the Lincoln area for an event, and he begged to visit the Hi-Way Diner again to relive those memories he cherishes. It was pretty early in the morning, so a breakfast stop did sound pretty appealing to me. We popped in and the interior is pretty cute, with vintage signs and items scattered throughout. The look of the building is a little worse for wear, I will say, with musty carpets, fluorescent lighting, and a faded smell of a building that has been standing a while (which this has) along with the delicious smells of the food cooking. Ignoring the smells and sights, we stood in line to get a table. It was a Sunday when we were there, so very busy obviously. We were seated at a booth, and perused the menu. Let me tell you right now now, you do NOT come here for health food. It's either very heavy meaty options, or sweet pancakes and waffles. Because of the aforementioned heaviness of the fare, my husband and I decided to split two entrees and share the sides. I chose the South Street Meatloaf, and it tasted just like my mom used to make, with a ketchupy brown sugar glaze. My better half chose the Chicken Fried Chicken, and it was ENORMOUS. For our sides, we had mashed potatoes and corn, and those were pretty standard - nothing to write home about. We packed most of our entrees and sides away to take home, because my husband said we had to try the pancakes too! He got the standard pancakes and doused them in butter and blueberry syrup. Can't go wrong there. I got the Magic Toast and chose the French Toast flavor. It was very well battered and came with some delicious syrup to top it with. Highly recommend trying anything from the Magic Toast menu. Hi-Way Diner is definitely a hole in the wall style eatery, but it's worth a stop in Lincoln if you're looking for a tasty breakfast at a pretty affordable price! read more

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It's okay, it taste like food. Nothing to write home about in either direction. Soup was really watered down, but it's really cute inside and staff is very nice. It's the type of restaurant your grandpa will go to and drink coffee for 2 hours at 7am on a Monday. Prices are also good. read more

When was the last time you had breakfast for two for $20? Great diner food and they've been doing diner food for Forty years. It's a real diner, in Lincoln, on the hi-way. Priced right with great service, too. You walk in, read the menu board, order, sit down at a table or booth and super fast service brings your food, two eggs with magic toast $5, hot Turkey sandwich (juicy turkey, Texas toast and real mashed potato's, swimming in brown gravy) $10. Great diner, great deal. Get here and be hungry. After 40 years, the decor is eclectic and the bathrooms are clean, and the food is fresh and very good. Like a diner, big menu and you can eat what you want when you want it, and they have fresh pie everyday! read more

The food is amazing and so is the service. My niece and nephew from out of town came and we ate there. They were so impressed with the food and the service that they're coming back. read more

My wife and I ate here on a Thursday afternoon. It was not too busy as it was "off hours". The lady that took our order was friendly and helpful. We did not have to wait long for our food. My wife had a cheeseburger (plain) and onion rings. I had the double cheeseburger (plain) and onion rings. We did not see it on the menu board, but there was $1.50 upcharge for each order of the onion rings. We were told before we paid, so OK. The burgers were greasy, which you really expect, but there was a different taste. I'm not sure if they use frozen patties or just a seasoning I didn't care for, but the burgers had that pre-made/frozen flavor to me. The onion rings were very crispy and tasted great. We were not even out of town and those onion rings were coming back up in both of us. We both felt off for several hours. It may have been just too much grease. We went here based on reviews. Neither of us wants to return. read more

hiWay diner is a traditional old school diner. The food is what you would expect. Comfortable. Tasty. Decent prices and low pressure environment. The staff is friendly and casual. There is a good sized menu and portions are excellent. This is your traditional neighborhood hangout and go to for casual connecting. read more

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the food is actually so mid and so is the location but it does have decent pricing and history going for it. it's very much redneck and old diner designed. i feel like anyone who lives in lincoln has a rite of passage to fulfill by going there. service is always speedy. read more

A great old school diner. Interior is large, inviting and decorated with old signs, appliances and soap box derby cars. Counter order with food brought to your table quickly. Portions are large and of decent quality. Even asked how firmly poached our eggs for eggs Benedict. A solid breakfast choice. read more

The food was very good! I really enjoyed the old time diner ambiance. The portions were generous and the price was competitive with other breakfast establishments. read more

I love this place from the small town rustic decor diner feel to the large home style comfort food menu. The staff are super friendly always smiling, everything looks delicious, super fast service also, they were a little busy but very efficient. Cant wait to go try other menu items! read more

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If you're looking for an oldie but a goodie this is the place. I ordered the chicken fried chicken as I do most places and it didn't disappoint. The food has that old timey taste. The peanut butter pie was exceptional! The service was also nice. read more

Love it, and not just for nostalgia. Big breakfast with a side of gravy and a cherry coke. That's the best. Hot strippers are solid. Pancakes are solid. Food is usually out pretty quickly. read more

Been going here for years usually once a week. Little diner like the old days. Laid back w/old time decorations. Old time/laid back atmosphere. Order at counter and they bring your food. I think they do a lot of old style cooking. Meatloaf dinners, hot beef/turkey sandwiches, just like old times. Everything I have eaten there is very good. Decent prices. Staff is friendly. You can come in as you are. All-around great little place to eat. See ya' there! Jackie read more

Stopped for lunch on our way through Lincoln. Wanted lunch fare in a quick restaurant style way. This was perfect. You order at the counter, find your table, then your meal is delivered to your table. We wanted a soup salad or soup half sandwich type lunch. They didn't have that on the menu, instead we ordered a full club sandwich with a cup of soup on the side plus an extra cup of soup, Wah-lah soup and half a sandwich for two. Sandwich was good. Lots of turkey, crispy bacon, fresh veggies. Soup was good as well, curly egg noodles and chicken. Refillable fountain soda as well so we got one for the road. Loved the old time coolers, ovens, toys, etc that they had all around. Fun retro-vibe spot. read more

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I am guessing this is where the locals go. Appears to be who the other customers are here. Our first time. So the process is walk up and request what one likes to have and special requests seem acceptable. Perfect! So I have asked for burned brown/black pancake and hash browns with 2 eggs over medium. Pecan pie warmed to start. And pie is ok. Pancake is perfect to my specs, as is the hash browns. Maybe a first anywhere. I like everything about this. The best basic breakfast place I have been for while. read more

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After reading several rave reviews about Hi Way Diner, we decided to go there for breakfast. My friend ordered a steak fajita wrap. It was gross. The size was incredibly small and the contents looked like overcooked dog food..not steak. She ended up taking one bite and leaving it. I ordered eggs with crisp hasbrowns and a pancake. The hashbrowns were nit crisp. The egg was OK. But the pancake tasted like a Bisquick pancake. There is no atmosphere and very little service. I'll never go there again and I recommend you don't either. I cannot figure out how people rate this place as high as they do. read more

If you're looking for a classic, old-fashioned diner experience, look no further than Hi-Way Diner in Lincoln, Nebraska. This place has all of the charm and comfort food you could want, with a fun retro vibe that transports you back in time. From the old-time coolers and ovens to the vintage toys and décor, there's something here for everyone to enjoy. One of the things that makes Hi-Way Diner special is its motto: "Don't Ask, Just Believe." This is a fun way of saying that they're determined to give you a great meal no matter what. And with over 30 years of experience, they've certainly got the skills to back it up. One of their signature offerings is the "3rd egg free" deal. This means that if you order a breakfast platter with two eggs, you'll get a third one for free. It's a great way to start the day and really fills you up. And if you're feeling adventurous, you can try the "magic toast." When asked what the magic was, we were simply told "don't ask, just believe." If you're looking for a place to study or work while you eat, Hi-Way Diner has you covered. They offer free Wi-Fi for customers, so you can sit and enjoy your meal while you get some work done or catch up on emails. And if you're more of a social butterfly, you can always come in for Sunday morning breakfast with the regulars. Just be warned, there's usually a bit of a crowd around that time. Of course, the real star of the show at Hi-Way Diner is the food.which they have had over 39 years to perfect. They offer all of your favorite comfort foods, like burgers, fries, and onion rings. But if you're in the mood for something a little more substantial, try the HAYSTACK. This is a hearty breakfast platter with two eggs over hash browns, sausage gravy, and, of course, the magic toast. It's a filling and satisfying meal that will keep you going for hours. And don't forget about dessert! Hi-Way Diner has some of the best homemade pies, cheesecake, and shakes around. And if you're in the mood for something cool and refreshing, they also offer soft serve ice cream in a variety of flavors. All in all, Hi-Way Diner is a fantastic spot for anyone who wants to experience a classic, old-fashioned diner atmosphere. The food is delicious, the service is friendly, and the retro vibe is a fun way to escape from the everyday grind. So the next time you're in Lincoln, Nebraska, don't pass up a chance to visit Hi-Way Diner. Happy eating Yelpers! read more

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The food was terrible. Coffee was ok. No thank you. I love the idea of an old diner so the ambiance was good. However I can't recommend the food. read more

Was excited about this place when we walked in. Has atmosphere of an old dive restaurant you'd find in a road trip. It seemed popular enough. Staff were friendly enough but the food was average at best. I feel like I'm being generous with an average rating. Definitely enough other options around that I will avoid it in the future. Might be worth it @ 2 in the morning but not a diner to grab brunch at. read more

Had a wonderful Easter dinner spent time with my husband the service and the food was great

I told my cousin about my love for local spots and he nailed with with the beautiful Hi-Way Diner, a longtime Lincoln staple. The breakfast was top notch American and the history is still alive. I had a classic two eggs with hash browns and meat breakfast and my bacon came perfectly crispy, as requested. The hash browns were browned to perfection and my daughter loved her half order of eggs Benedict. You order at the counter, pick up your utensils and sauces yourself, but don't let that fool you. The service is high level and the coffee is always full. Thanks Hi-Way for hanging in there! You're so worth it! read more

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Always good food and service, reasonably priced. And service is FAST! Highly recommend. We go several times a week

Great food, service and portions! The location was a bit of a search not living in Lincoln, but well worth the stop when visiting!

I don't get through Lincoln much so it had been a while since I ate here. Everything was great. The staff are friendly, service really good, and my food was cooked and tasted perfect. I had a chance to chat with the owner and he's a great guy as well. Highly recommend! read more

Fine old school diner reasonably priced with friendly service. Great breakfast fare.

Hi-Way Diner is a "home town" diner in a city. The ambiance is great, like it's something out of the 1950s -- Mayberry-ish. You enter, order your food and drinks, grab your silverware and sit down. No matter how busy they are, the food comes quickly. It's always more than you ordered. I order the no. 4, 2 eggs, breakfast meat, and "magic toast." It comes with a third egg. I like the marble rye for my "magic toast." The wait staff is great. They're friendly and attentive, quick with coffee and water. read more

I would have to imagine that this places gets a little rowdy when the 2am crowd comes in but at 10am, it was full of grandparents, families and kids having breakfast. A completely different sort of rowdy. There's a menu and there's a menu board. They're not the same which did lead to a little confusion for the folks in front of me. It's diner food and they do it well. I chose the chili, onions and cheddar omelet which comes with "magic toast." Beans in the chili, a little bit of heat and it was a delicious breakfast that I thoroughly enjoyed. Great breakfast at a 24/7 restaurant. Definitely would eat here again. [Review 11364 overall, 1141 of 2019.] read more

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Came here a few times for breakfast, and found it to be very satisfying. The 1/2 Chicken Fried Steak is the perfect size for me. The food wasn't knock your socks off amazing, but consistently good. The vibe is of an old time diner with lots of retro decor. I found it to be a bit trying to get drink refills during busy hours, however. read more

My wife and I had a very tasty breakfast at Hi-Way Diner this week. Especially good was the French toast my wife ordered. Service was attentive and friendly, and the prices were a bargain as well. Would recommend whenever you're in Lincoln and have an appetite. read more

Back here again 10 months later than last time. I love the way this classic diner is decorated. Small town feeling as I saw the same group of older gentlemen in here as when I was here before. I had a nice plate of 3 over medium eggs , 2 crispy strips of well done bacon , and 2 slices of lightly buttered sour dough toast . I bought my friend the same items. He also got a coffee . They have good service here! The lady kept coming around asking if my friend wanted a fresh and hot refill on the coffee! I like how you pay on entrance after you order and you can just leave when you are done! A must go to if you are ever in Lincoln! read more

Everything was great! The service was great too! Will definitely eat here again. It reminded us of a restaurant back home.

Great food, and fast. Nothing fancy, just a great selection of options. Friendly staff read more

Hole-in-the-wall diner that should not be overlooked. Need some mashed potatoes and gravy comfort food? Stop here! Order at the counter, the staff may or may not smile but they take your order and keep things moving along. Diners like this are fading away so, let yourself have the experience. They are open late...good for us as we were driving through during a long drive home. read more

Kind of can't believe that I've never given them a review before? There's nowhere in town I love more than the Hi Way. I take everyone who visits here. If I can't settle on what to do for dinner I come here. If I'm having a bad day I go here. It's always good, unbelievably cheap, very friendly, and so comforting. I will say they seem to have changed their pie supplier recently so that's a disappointment but other than that (which doesn't even knock them down a star rating, you'll note) I have not a bad word to say. Plus it's cute for pictures! Such charming decor! read more

This classic old time diner will take you back in time and fill you up with hearty comfort food. When you first walk in you go up to the counter to order your food and pay before sitting down which was different for me, but I didn't mind it. Order from a large menu of breakfast and other classic comfort food items. I ordered the #5 which came with eggs, hashbrowns, breakfast meat, and of course the famous magic toast. I also added a pancake to my order. It was just the meal I needed for my Sunday brunch. Greasy and buttery perfection. The only part I didn't enjoy were the eggs as they were a little on the dry side. But the pancake? Huge and fluffy with crispy edges, just how it should be. Could not recommend this place more! 5 stars read more

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This place is a classic here in Lincoln. Too bad the pandemic forced them to stop their 24/7 vibe. The food is always great and the staff are friendly. You do order your food before being seated so it can be a little bit of a wait before you get your food, especially if you're visiting right when the church crowd hits on Sunday. The line is almost to the door sometimes read more

Fast and tasty. I've only ever had the chicken fried steak which is consistently very good

Just plain good! Not high class but clean & comfy. Great staff, great home cooking. Breakfast served all day. read more

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If you're looking for a greasy spoon with breakfast that will keep you full all day long, the H-Way Diner is the place to go. read more

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