Continues to impress New menus…read morePrices have increased however they are inline Great friendly service

My husband saw a video on TikTok of someone ordering from The Branding Iron. We just so happened to…read morebe going to Lincoln from Omaha so decided to make a breakfast stop. Very intimate and eclectic diner with a huge breakfast and lunch menu. We had to start with the cinnamon roll as it was massive. It was very fluffy, warm and had whipped icing. I ordered the chicken fried steak and my husband ordered a breakfast burrito. Both huge portions and coming through with flavors.

My husband and I stopped in to eat on a Friday night as we were traveling through. We love…read morestopping at small town restaurants and were craving a burger and beer. We ordered a Bleu burger with fries and a Patty Melt with fries. As we were waiting, a waitress was patting out REAL hamburgers that were HUGE! Needless to say, we both said that it was the best burger/patty melt that we have ever had. It is a cute small town bar and the prices were very reasonable. We have already told several friends about it and will be stopping in again this weekend! Shannon and Marcia Kelly

I've been here twice now, both times have exceeded my foodie expectations…read more Service is quick and friendly here. Our food came out so fast. The portions are generous, the ingredients are fresh and the food is amazing! My favorite so far is the Nebraska Bene and Avocado toast. The hot white mocha was a yummy choice for coffee. I'll definitely be back!

Overall not bad, price was good compared to other places still almost $20 with just water to drink…read morefor breakfast felt steep. Food was just ok, didn't feel worth what I paid but was in town and hungry. Wait was nearly an hour. One of the people in our group didn't get what she ordered and another got something we didn't order at all. Not sure I'd come back but it was decent. The pop tarts looked good but spent my budget on my main dish so couldn't try.

If I had to describe my Early Bird dining experience in one word, it would be flavorful! From my…read morenon-alcoholic peppermint schnapps to the gravy smothered on my perfectly cooked chicken fried steak, it's safe to say my family and I will be returning to this restaurant. The employees were friendly and helpful as it was our first time there. The restaurant is cozy, welcoming and very family friendly. I ordered the chicken fried steak and my husband ordered the chilaquiles. Both dishes hit the spot. Their menu selection is huge. We're looking forward to coming back here with our daughter.

I honestly picked the worse time to order... it was on a Sunday pre/post-church, and probably a…read morewhole bunch of people there for brunch, I almost could not get a parking spot. Anyways, picked up my order, brought it home, meal was incredibly mid. Everything was still warm when I got home, but the quality of the meal and stress was not worth $50 for one person in my opinion. I hope to give this place another chance in person. The environment seemed welcoming, but you could tell there was a lot of stress because of how insanely busy it was.

I eat here all the time I like a lot of the menu items such as the cowboy skillet all the burgers…read moreand the steaks they have great pancakes and crepes! They have a great waitress Helena always a smile on her face willing to help no matter how busy she is Great calm place to eat

The food is exceptional and exquisite it's basically down home cooking at down home prices my…read moregirlfriend and I eat here occasionally for breakfast we have hash browns pancakes and coffee lunch burger fries and onion rings supper she has a nice juicy steak while I have the veggie stir fry a salad and a water extremely healthy and delicious meal . The service was fast and prompt almost immediately they had menus for us to look at we placed our order 3 minutes later we get our food and enjoy. The ambiance is great just a nice place to eat and relax honestly if you can relax in a busy cafe then you have got it made .we definitely recommend spring garden cafe to anyone and everyone

We often visit Mel's Diner in Fremont when we're servicing our cars, and it's always a fun little…read morestep back in time. Given the recent storms hitting the Fremont area nonstop, we figured we'd support this local mom-and-pop spot for lunch this weekend. We walked in and were quickly seated at a booth near the kitchen window and the lunch counter stools. The greeting was prompt, and drink orders were taken--iced tea and Coke Zero. Yep, this little diner is proudly a Coke Zero establishment. Classic! I usually get the club sandwich, but this time I took a moment to consider if I should branch out. But, I ended up sticking with my original choice. I went for the club with tots, crispy of course. My husband opted for the Big Bopper Burger and crinkle fries. While we waited for our food, we chatted, checked our phones, and had a little people-watching session. One memorable moment was watching a toddler trying to feed boogers to a teenager. Classic diner experience! I couldn't help but overhear the servers gossiping at the lunch counter while rolling silverware, occasionally letting out a few choice words. I'm not one to judge, but it is a business, and I can't help but wonder if that might bother other customers. On top of that, I overheard them questioning whether a to-go order looked right before boxing it up. Makes you wonder... After what felt like an eternity, our food finally arrived. My tots were supposed to be crispy, but they were more like soggy, sad little bites of disappointment. I could tell they'd been fried crispy and sat around too long. The club sandwich was good, as always, though I wish the toast had been a little crispier. I get it, though; that happens when a sandwich sits in the window for a bit. My husband didn't have complaints about his burger, but there was one odd thing. The fries on his plate were barely there. He had just a scattering of a few cold ones. The server then mentioned they were making him a fresh order of fries, which left me wondering: did he get leftover fries from a previous order, or whatever was left in the fry basket? It seemed a bit off. He said the fries on his plate were cold, so I guess the mystery of leftover fries remains unsolved. Unfortunately, this was the most disappointing meal we've ever had at Mel's. I'm not sure I'll be in a hurry to return next time I'm in the area. It's still a cute spot with a lot of potential, but it fell short this time.

I don't understand the 4-5 star ratings. I ordered a cheeseburger, figured that a Diner…read morecheeseburger would either be thick and juicy or smashed (my favorite).. It was neither, it was a dried out, pale, tasteless, frozen patty. I only ate it because I was starving. Then the waitress "accidently" brought a Coke instead of water, asked if I wanted it anyway so she didn't have to throw it out, so I took it. She said I would not be charged, I WAS charged. We got there are 11:15 a.m., not many customers inside, still took more than 30 minutes to receive our food. Too bad my husband didn't read our bill before paying, never again will I visit this place.

I normally don't like going to restaurants and making orders and then take them home because most…read moreof the time they're are half a size portions and not as good as if you're in a restaurant itself. I don't normally eat out, but I got the chicken fried steak and eggs and I had things to do before I could even eat, and the food is amazing. Service was amazing waiting for it. The food is amazing! This is the third time I've been to this café and I live in the same town I just don't eat out often. Oh my gosh I'm in heaven. This is the most wonderful chicken fried steak I've ever had. If and when I ever have out of town company that will be the first place we go.

First of all, Linda, our waitress, is a joy, the best part about the place. Second, the food is…read moreexcellent. Find a time machine, any time machine will do. Turn the dial back to 1960 and press GO. And there you are, Mom's Cafe. Tell Linda to wait right there.

Wonderful atmosphere, service, and food! I had breakfast and my husband had a cheeseburger. Both…read morewere delicious! The coffee was tasty and the breakfast potatoes were outstanding. Highly recommend The Downtowner.

We stopped in while camping this weekend for breakfast. Hubby got the French toast special and I…read moregot biscuits and gravy. It's ones of my favorite breakfast items and it was a delicious. The biscuits were fluffy, but held up to the thick sausage gravy. The flavor was so good and lacked nothing. I also ordered a hot chocolate and it was phenomenal. I have been trying hot chocolate all over Omaha and this is in the running of my top two.. I will drive to the Downtowner just to get a cup of this delicious hot chocolate, it was that good. It's only about 45 minutes away. Perfect for a nice evening ride.

I think you're twice so far, just to get coffee, but will definitely come in for their brunch…read moresomeday! The menu looks great, with a lot more variety than I expected. Each time I've come in I've gotten a hot coffee with sugar-free syrup, and I really appreciate how they have eight or nine flavors that come sugar-free! I usually order some type of hot latte with oat milk, and it taste amazing! Served at the perfect temperature, and only takes a few minutes to come out. The staff is always friendly, and there is always plenty of seating here. I definitely plan to come back for brunch, or even a place to work during the day!

We love having coffee here in the morning. Their scones are delicious!…read moreCoffee is delicious too!

Awesome service! Great food, piping hot!…read moreGreat prices! I had the roast beef mushroom cheesy sandwich on sourdough. Everything here is made from scratch, including the bread. This sandwich is a masterpiece. It's like a cheesy hot beef. Lots of meat and hearty. What I really came for was the homemade chicken dumpling soup. My friend, a Wahoo native, said it's a must try. The recipe was passed down from previous owners. It was hearty and yummy with a unique spice. I couldn't put my finger on it but almost like a seafood seasoning. My friend had me bring her a huge jar to-go! I also couldn't say no to the cinnamon roll. I'm picky about my cinnamon rolls so this wasn't the best I've ever had but I did enjoy it. Not moist all the way through and a little burnt on the bottom but it was clearly homemade. I love small town cafes. They are usually super cute, featuring locally made items, etc. and Good Friends is no exception. I would have liked to have seen more storage because I felt like there was stuff kind of everywhere that needed to be put away. Could maybe use some cosmetic, painting updates around the salad bar/counter. But none of this impacted the food or service so I highly recommend stopping in!!

From pictures that I've seen the place has been updated. The food was never very good when I've…read moregone and it just seemed like it needed a good cleaning but that may have changed - it's now under new ownership. It's popular with the morning coffee drinkers.