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    4.2 (673 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Haley J.

    Always one of our go to spots in downtown lincoln, and Lincoln just in general! Parking is your typical downtown parking, meters & parking garages. They have multiple different kinds of seating, bar, outside, inside, and back in a caboose!! They do not take reservations, but if there is a wait day of they can add you to the online waitlist! Food is always great! I love that you can get a side of queso & chips for no up charge instead of fries! Their fries are also a mix of crinkle & waffle which is fun! The service is always nice & fast! We have had so many different items on the menu, Mac n cheese, burgers, poutine, and many sandwiches, they are always good & flavorful!

    Royal mountie
    Kaitlin C.

    Great spot in the Haymarket to grab some filling food! They've got a spot patio and a pretty decent inside space but be prepared to wait if there's an event going on downtown. The servers are great and the atmosphere is fun! They've got lots of great and diverse vegetarian options! There beer menu is normally pretty great to stocked up with local picks. We used to come here all the time in college and to the Omaha location (RIP) more recently. I was hardcore craving a fully leaded jacket which is no longer on the main menu but the waitress was able to hook me up! It used to come with chips but looks like now it's fries. A fully leaded jacket is basically a burger patty between cinnamon rolls, covered in a bean chili, drizzled with queso, and topped with an egg. It's definitely not a light option but it's my absolute favorite.

    Philly Egg Rolls
    Malcolm C.

    Perfect spot downtown in the Haymarket--great for a quick bite or a night out. The bar is classic with lots of rustic wood, a perfect fit for the area, Our server was great he walked us through the menu and pointed out a few top sellers. The Philly egg rolls were outstanding--packed with flavor and tender steak. The sandwiches were creative, fresh, and delicious. Overall, highly recommend.

    The famous burger with the peanut butter and jalapeño jelly jam with bacon and a gluten-free bun with broccoli on the side
    Crystal M.

    I was looking for a quick bite that was gluten free and LeadBelly had a gluten free bun option. The bun was toasty and didn't fall apart. The hamburger beef was delicious as well as the bacon, the jam and peanut butter gave it an interesting taste but it was not overbearing. The staff were nice and attentive. Interesting on the inside but nice patio on the outside , if you sit in a booth on the inside your view is people having dinner on the patio. Very good

    Special Hot Honey sandwich
    Audrey E.

    Great dinner at LeadBelly's as usual! Starting off with a Latte-tini - I'm a sucker for a drink with the Mill coffee in it. I don't always go for drinks with caffeine in them because I don't want to stay awake but I didn't have any issues with this from the drink (plus it was perfectly balanced!) The food was all great, I think they recently updated the menu but had many familiar items. I tried one of their specials (the hot honey sandwich) and the Wake Up Call burger - I definitely prefer splitting meals to mix it up through the meal and both were super tasty. Extra points for the poutine appetizer. We went at like 7:30 on a Friday night and somehow got a table in the back for 6 right away which was awesome. They had the restaurant all decorated for Valentine's Day which was cute and the back room was a little quieter being away from the main space and is super quaint.

    Payton W.

    I've always loved LeadBelly! Located in the Haymarket. Food and vibes are always great! My latest menu favorite is the Mixed Green Salad with steak.

    Molly S.

    Great Spot for a Casual Night Out! We were seated right away on a Friday night, which was a pleasant surprise. The patio seating was a great vibe and perfect for a relaxed evening. They had a decent beer selection with something for everyone. The food was unique and flavorful--definitely not your average menu. We especially loved the variety of dipping sauces you can order for the fries--such a fun touch! Would definitely come back.

    Chicken Teriyaki Bowl
    Izzy P.

    Leadbelly's is a Lincoln staple and the food was great! Only thing is their Chicken Teriyaki Bowl's description has Udon noodles but they're actually a flat rice noodle, kinda what you'd expect from like Pad Thai. Udon is a thick round noodle Pretty good overall though!

    Erin P.

    Lead Belly has such good food! I was so happy to be able to stop here since the one closer to us closed awhile back! Service was amazing like always , food was great as always, and the spot is awesome in downtown area. Forgot to take all the pics of food but definitely stop in!

    Go Pig Red
    Jess H.

    After walking around the Haymarket, checking out Leadbelly's was a great idea. They definitely have a unique list of sandwiches. You can pick your meat (burger, chicken, portobello, etc.). One thing I get nervous about with burgers is how they huge they can be and not being able to finish them. The burger that I got was the perfect size and I finished it all. I got the Go Pig Red. They also have a very classy looking bar. The bartenders kept waking by with holiday themed flights. The beers on tap are a variety of local and favorites. Definitely worth checking out if you're in Lincoln.

    California dreamin burger
    Mikaeli B.

    Again, another highly recommended place in Lincoln! You can smell it before you see it, and it's wonderful. It was pretty slow when we went in but I was very eager. There are SO many options here and I love the creativity with the burgers. I love that they have vegetarian options and you have choose your patty.I was torn between a lot of the choices but ultimately went with the California dreaming and added garlic aioli on the side. My boyfriend got the raspberry beret and I must admit I was skeptical. His burger was subtly sweet and savory. The peanut butter is not prominent (which I liked) and the raspberry jam is well balanced and compliments the burger well. Mine was delicious and savory, just the way I like to. The fresh jalapeños added a nice heat to the palate, but I feel like I lost the onion jam in the mix of things. Would have loved if it was more present. The garlic aioli was a good addition if you're looking for a sauce. Only qualm is that although they are creative with the toppings, I find the meat itself to be a little under seasoned for my liking which led me to think of it as bland. I love dressing up a burger, don't get my wrong, but I also love when the meat itself is accentuated. Either way though, I enjoyed the burger. All in all we paid 36$ before tip for the two burgers and an Arnold Palmer. Pretty fairly priced. Check them out!

    Club sandwich
    Robyn K.

    Had higher hopes! Food was just okay. Smaller inside than I thought. Beer was good. Not sure if I'd go back.

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    Steve S.

    Outstanding place. Our group of 4 were seated immediately. Hailey, our waitress, was phenomenal. She was personable, fun, attentive, and prompt. She made great recommendations. We started with queso & chips. The chips were clearly homemade, and they, along with the dip, were superb. 2 of our group ordered the Full Leaded Jackets. OMG The combination of sweet (cinnamon roll) and spicy ( chili & jalapeños) was indescribable. I can eat, and I was unable to finish the entree. Taking home the remainder and looking forward to finishing it off. The others in our group built their own hamburgers and said they were delicious. Unfortunately, we are from out of town or this would be a regular dining spot for us. Kudos to Leadbelly's

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    Great service and nice place for drinks. The bread pudding and ice cream dessert was phenomenal

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    Thank you for such a kind review! We can't wait to serve you again!

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    I always love going here for a burger, but definitely check the menu out as they do have other worthy options. The service is great.

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    Thank you for eating local! We can't wait to serve you again.

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    No matter what I order here it's tremendous and the beets selection is so creative and unique.

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    That's the goal! Thanks for dining locally!

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    Food was great. The burger was so good!They were very accommodating to our large party.

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    Popular place in the Haymarket area. We both had salads that were good along with beer.

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