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    The Lyceum

    4.3 (18 reviews)
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    Updated 2 months ago

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    Good for kids
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Terry O.

    The Lyceum in Brownville, NE recently changed hands, ushering in a new adaptation of the space. Gone are the books and book selves that defined it for so long as a premier location for books and food in book town. The refreshed space is newly painted with art on the walls. The main room features a large display of historical photos of old Brownville. Wood tables of various sizes are nicely spaced throughout the four rooms. The new owner, Anita, has added a buffet with salads and hot items in addition to a menu that changes daily. She also has prime rib on Saturday nights. Bookguy, who has a bookstore next door, has been eating there when he comes down from Omaha on weekends. He is a buffet guy and usually gets that. Today was some kind of pork smothered with gravy and sides of mashed potatoes, corn, and peas. I sampled a bite of potato and pork and thought they were savory. I went with the vegetable quiche with salad and muffin. The salad was a nice mix of greens and very fresh. The quiche was flavorful and had a tasty crust. The portion size was perfect so I had just enough room for a delicious piece of house made Snickers cake. The Lyceum has been a Brownville mainstay for years and years. It's great to see all the cars parked outside as people come to little ole Brownville for delicious meals.

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    9 months ago

    Everything is good and pies are very good waitresses are excellent and the atmosphere is nice

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    2 years ago

    Best Prime Rib Saturday nights in the area. You can always depend on getting great food!

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    2 years ago

    I enjoyed the food and the service was great. The ambiance is really nice. Would definitely recommend it

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    3 years ago

    Consistently good food cooked and served by a super fun staff, on Brownville's beautiful Main Street.

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