The Downtowner Casual Cafe was a surprisingly sweet breakfast find! This charming little cafe on…read morethe main strip downtown is warm, welcoming, and full of small-town charm. There was plenty of seating both inside and out, making it easy to settle in and enjoy a relaxed breakfast. The staff was incredibly friendly, and the large menu offered plenty of options with the flexibility to customize orders. I went with the two-egg plate, served with crispy potatoes, bacon, and French toast, and everything was delicious. The coffee arrived hot and fresh and kept coming, which is always a plus. The kids absolutely devoured their chocolate chip pancakes like nobody's business! It's easy to see why this place has so many loyal customers. Many people mentioned the consistently friendly service, generous portions, and homemade feel of the food, and after our visit, I can understand why. Whether you're a local or just passing through, this is a great spot for a hearty breakfast. We'll definitely be back to work our way through the rest of the menu!

My wife and I stopped in for breakfast after a night at Lied Lodge. It's a cute small town cafe and…read morenot much else is open in the morning on Saturday. There was only one waitress working and she didn't make us wait too long and was friendly enough. My wife had the biscuits and gravy which was really excellent. They sure know how to make a good biscuit. I had the special, which was a bagel breakfast sandwich, which was pretty good, definitely generous on the bacon which I appreciated. All in all, it's exactly what you'd expect and it's a good stop if you want a home cooked breakfast with some country flavor.

Grace our server was fantastic. She created a fantastic mimosa flight even though it was not on the…read moremenu. The food was great and reasonably priced.

We absolutely love the Lied Lodge. The staff is terrific. The tree adventure is a must, and the…read moreLodge itself is one of our favorite places to go to. Before Covid timber's restaurant was the best. They had a great buffet, and their meals, even though expensive were worth it. My family and I and our adult kids all went over July 4 weekend. We had a terrific time except for the Timber's restaurant. The food was terrible.. there were 12 of us, and although the service was five stars, we couldn't believe the quality of the food. Not one of us had a good meal, which I know seems hard to believe. I will give one example... Two eggs, potatoes, and bacon. $22. We asked for the eggs over medium and they came over hard. They apologized and brought us two more eggs, both over hard again. Should be simple to make eggs... And why $22? At dinner a couple of my boys ordered steaks medium rare. They were delivered medium well... both of their steaks were overcooked. It was $35 for a piece of meat that was overcooked and the sides were extra. For what they charge at Timbers, you would think you were getting a great meal, but that's not the case. We couldn't eat our deviled eggs; it tasted like an ingredient had expired? We never return food, but we had to send this back. I'm not sure what happened, but five years ago, the restaurant was great. Now it is honestly terrible and overpriced. Timber's, seriously, you need to look at your menu, hire better cooks, and charge a fair price. The Lied Lodge is so great and your staff is terrific, but your restaurant can be better.

Decided to try something off the beaten path on the way back from Lincoln. Very glad we did. Had…read morea smoked Pastrami Reuben, that I really liked! Big thick cut of tender juicy Pastrami. Burger was good and juicy. The fried pickles were lightly floured and very good. The waitress was so nice. We asked her about the spicy corn nuggets before ordering, but didn't get them. During our meal she brought out a sample. Amazing jalapeño flavor!! We are definitely getting those next time. Can't go wrong when you can get good food, great service, and friendly people sitting around you.

Tasted like bar food. Too expensive for what we got. They were out of the 1st 2 items we ordered,…read moreso we had to try something else. It was greasy and took almost 30min to make. We took a chance.

So disappointed. We have driven by several times while in the area and finally had time to stop and…read morecheck it out. Unfortunately, the two people that were working couldn't be bothered to look up from their phones to even acknowledge us. After standing there for a few minutes we walked out, and we wont make the mistake of wasting anyone's phone time again.

We had excellent service today, our ice cream treats were delicious. We had a Black Raspberry Shake…read moreand a Celebration. We will be back next time we are in town.

Excellent French Dip! The meat was perfect and generous. The dip juice was beefy and not too…read moresalty. The bun was Amazing!! Fast service Neat old building - lots of character

This restaurant is a real gem. I am thrilled that my sister recommended we stop here for lunch…read moreyesterday. The greeting was warm and friendly from Robyn our server. The soup yesterday was a (sweet potato chowder) with big chunks of perfectly cooked sweet potato surrounded by home grown sweet corn, celery and sausage. It was fantastic. I had the chicken salad sandwich, my wife and very nice salad and my sister had the Thai wrap. All were amazing,. This wonderful spot has incredible desserts as well with very generous portions. The carrot cake and homemade vanilla ice cream was off the charts. Easy street parking make it easy and very much worth driving 50 miles to experience. We will plan on coming through Nebraska City at lunch time so that we can return soon I hope.

This place still rules. Perfect way to end a long day. New find: the blackberry mules really kicks…read moreand is very refreshing. Service is always great, and so friendly Food remains the star. The cheesy bread is just phenomenal. What a bargain. This visit we had the chicken Alfredo pizza, whoa. So much goodness. Love how the business has invested in this old historic building and gave it new light. Just the place to relax and enjoy a summer evening.

Pizza was frozen dough, only a beer wall and couldn't get a recommendation, coke was flat. Terrible…read moreservice, she literally asked for my credit card without showing me a bill!

The bulldog is gone and this place has a new start! The interior was remodeled and menu refreshed…read more The Philly was wonderful and the corn beef grilled cheese was a surprising delight! We came in with a group of 20+ and our server was a champ!

Our food was delicious and came out quickly which is great when you have hungry kids. The staff was…read morefriendly. Great prices. Best of all, the food tasted authentic but not so much that my picky children wouldn't eat it.

If you're looking for variety, El Portal has one of the largest Mexican food menus around. I…read moreordered Combination Plate #5, which came with a tamale, enchilada, rice, and beans. It was very filling and a great value. I also tried the strawberry margarita, but it was just okay. I'd probably order a different flavor next time. The white queso was a little too runny for my taste, but it still had good flavor. They have great options for kids, and if you're celebrating a birthday, the staff makes it fun by singing to you while you wear a sombrero! Everyone was very friendly and attentive, which made for an enjoyable experience. Overall, I'd definitely come back and try some of the other menu items.