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    Shirley's Diner

    4.0 (418 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Monte cristo
    Julianna Z.

    Overall this was ok, service was decent, food came out haphazardly but warm and fresh. My sandwich was large but could have done with a side. I'll try the eggs next time. Pricing was fair. No reservations though so often have to wait.

    Dafne S.

    While waiting for my car to get an oil change, we decided to look for a nearby breakfast spot and Shirley's Diner popped up with great reviews. We decided to give it a try, and I'm so glad we did! There was a short wait when we arrived, about 10 to 15 minutes, but it honestly just confirmed how popular this place is. It definitely felt like a local favorite, with people constantly coming in and lining up. Wait wasn't too bas as they have plenty of space. The servers were super friendly, and the food really impressed me. Portions were huge and everything was absolutely delicious. I ordered the veggie omelette, my boyfriend got the breakfast burrito, and every single bite was amazing. We cleaned our plates! This truly feels like a hidden gem in Omaha. I can't believe we hadn't been here before. It's not super close to where we live, but we'll definitely be making the trip back.

    Vivian S.

    Everything was great. Food, service, and setting. Would absolutely go back if we are ever in Omaha!

    Half biscuit and gravy
    Jenny S.

    Joined some friends for Sunday brunch at Shirley's. There was a wait, as expected, but not too long, so we got a table without too much grumbling. Drinks came quickly, and I got to peruse the menu like a true brunch connoisseur. I went with the country hashbrowns with bacon and a side of pancakes. Our group of six ordered everything from biscuits and gravy to chocolate chip pancakes to breakfast burritos. Just classic diner fare, nothing fancy, but comforting. The ambiance is exactly what you expect from a laid-back, classic diner. Cozy, casual, nothing fancy, just a place to sit and enjoy your breakfast or lunch. That said, they might want to consider fixing the bench out front. With the constant waits, it looks like it is an accident just waiting to happen. The food came out in stages. Some people got their sides only, a few had full meals, while others stared longingly at the table. Personally, I think a table should get all their food at once, but maybe that is just me. My food finally arrived lukewarm, potatoes and gravy not ideal, and my pancakes were a little overdone, but luckily I like them that way. I never got the jelly I asked for, so I ate them plain and syrupless. Another friend waited over five minutes for butter. I get that it is busy, but small things like that matter. Overall, it was an okay breakfast saved by excellent company. I do not live in the area anymore, so I will not be rushing back, but if you are in town and want classic diner breakfast with friends, Shirley's will eventually get you fed.

    Just for show...
    Cathy W.

    Shirley's diner was a perfect stop for a large breakfast before hitting the road for the day. Our waiter was friendly and attentive and made the suggestion of the breakfast burrito for me. It's an award winner and I can see why! It was huge and extremely delicious. My Husband had eggs Benedict and it was excellent. I would definitely recommend stopping at Shirley's diner anytime you're in the area.

    Sara C.

    My husband grew up up in Millard and we have been over to his old stomping grounds many times, always passing Shirley's Diner. He was surprised when I wanted to try it, saying he thought it was a pretty old fashioned place with heavy food. Imagine my surprise when we came a little after opening time on a Saturday and the place was PACKED! Luckily we got a table right away since we were only two people and not a large party. It's actually pretty cute inside. Yes, a little old fashioned, but they are kind of leaning into that with the old decor on display, and booths with little radios at each, and a theme for every one, like Elvis, Marlyn Monroe, James Dean, etc. The service left a little bit to be desired. I know I said they were busy during the time we were there, but we saw others who were seated way after us get their food and start eating before we got any of our food at all, which is never a good sign. My husband was correct in his assumption that the food is pretty heavy for the most part. We were hungry so decided to lean into it and go with the flow with the heavy, salty food. We ordered a starter of poutine, and it was pretty tasty with brown gravy (and lots of it) along with giant blobs of the white cheddar cheese curds. This is almost a meal in itself, so definitely share it with a larger group than two people so you can tackle it. My husband got the Honey Dijon Chicken Sandwich for his entree, and he was pretty happy with it. A little bit messy with lots of dijon on it, along with pickles and bacon, so things were kind of sliding around. For the side, he got the tots, and they were pretty standard. Tasted like tots you would get anywhere and everywhere else. He also wanted something a little lighter, so asked for just a cup of fruit on the side too, not realizing that the cup the size of a business card is almost $5!! Definitely not worth that cost for the puny amount you get. I'm a huge Monte Cristo fan, so that's what I ordered for my entree. It was almost a DESSERT because it was so covered in strawberries and strawberry syrup. It was also gigantic, so I could only eat about 1/3 of it before I had a sugar high and a full belly. I have never seen a Monte Cristo that covered in sugar and strawberries. Overall, I would say the meal was just ok, but it did satiate my curiosity for trying Shirley's Diner. I would still recommend trying them out, but just know what you're getting into ni terms of the heaviness of the fare on offer there.

    Hot chocolate
    Sharon P.

    I wasn't a fan of the flavors of anything i had. The hot chocolate had a beautiful presentation but tasted watered down. The chicken was too charred and tasted that way. Staff was nice and attentive. Lots of places to sit and the wait was short.

    Brioche French toast
    Gianna Y.

    My last meal in OMAHA business trip and this was a great ending because I did not eat anything else for the entire day until the next morning. This retro throwback ranch style log cabin vibes. Our server Liz was amazing. So friendly and helpful. Great energy. She recommended the fried chicken steak which is what they are known for. And boy were we in for a surprise!! It was HUGE portions. We could've fed a small village. But we all enjoyed it and I can't believe i finished my plate.

    Lou M.

    Ate breakfast here for the first time earlier this morning. I really enjoyed it. Just a simple good restaurant with fair pricing and a decent breakfast menu and lunch menu. I got the loaded hashbrowns with scrambled eggs and sausage patties with pancakes. I enjoyed the white gravy over the hashbrowns and the sausage was tasty too. The eggs and pancakes were fine, but pretty basic tasting And not over the top. I would definitely go back here though.

    Chicken Royal
    Tozh L.

    Absolutely never disappoints. I stuck with my go-to order--Chicken Royal and hashbrowns--and it hit the spot like always. I was this close to trying the pancakes or the chicken and waffles though... definitely giving those a shot next time. Solid 10/10.

    Fried Chicken Royale
    Abby D.

    Enjoyed breakfast here this morning and was fabulous! Staff was very attentive and got in and out very quickly!

    Food was delicious. I think those were the best waffle fries I have had. Plus their ranch is the best. Service was good. Only problem was it wasn't clean.

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    1 year ago

    Service was great, food was delicious and huge portions; also came out super quick. Would recommend- everything was great! Such a cool place

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    The food here is amazing! Everything tasted fresh and made from scratch. The service was fast too.

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    2 years ago

    Great place for an American diner breakfast. As expected food wise and service is always good. There's a play area for little children.

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    Loud. Busy. But the reason is it's excellent food for a good value. Service can be hit or miss but doesn't deter from the excellent quality.

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    2 years ago

    Absolutely the best breakfast place in town. Delicious, home cooked food with big portions and wonderful service.

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    Awesome. Everything is amazing and fresh. Great service. Always busy. Take time to find this gem

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    4.1(10 reviews)
    6.5 miAksarben Village, Aksarben

    My husband and I visited Crispy Burger when we were in Aksarben for the Omaha Film Festival. It was…read morea pleasant surprise! I noticed a lot of newer eateries and businesses in Aksarben since the last time I was there, so hopefully some of them stick around a while. Anyhoo, on to Crispy Burger! First off, the interior is bright and colorful, with a lot of orange, red, and then an accent wall of black and white geometric shapes. It's a super welcoming vibe! One thing that's kind of weird is that the building (and Yelp and Google) says Crispy Chicken, but all the wrappers and signs say "Crispy Burger" which was confusing. The smells inside when you walk in make your mouth water, so get ready to over order if it's your first time here (we definitely did!) They have a LOT of fried things, like fried chicken, mozzarella sticks, popcorn chicken, etc. So this definitely is not an every day place if you are looking for health food. We ordered the cheese sticks to start and they were enormous. Definitely shareable between a few people, as each cheese stick is like an appetizer in itself! I ordered the nuggets and fries, and they were really well breaded and pretty large. You can choose from about 1500 sauces for dipping (ok, maybe more like ten, but that's still a lot!) The fries were great too, that come as a side in your box. My husband had the bone in chicken wings combo, and he was very pleased with his choice. Gigantic wings, with fries, a biscuit, and mashed potatoes and gravy on the side. Now is Crispy Burger fine dining or somewhere you'd go on a date night? Definitely not. But it's nice, tasty food, for a pretty inexpensive price. So I would definitely recommend trying it out next time you're in the Aksarben area!

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