Great food! Always busy but the service is always quick. Kind of a tucked away gem off 96th st

Came here for a quick breakfast early Monday morning, and we were seated right away by a friendly waitress. I ordered the eggs Benedict, which was just okay--not anything too special. The hollandaise had a slightly sour taste that I'm not used to. The service was great, but unfortunately, the food was just average. read more

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Good service BUT crispy hashbrowns tasted like old greese. Burrito had no flavor, nasty. Chicken fried steak was big tho coating fell off to leave a chunk of chicken with nasty hash browns and burnt toast. A breakfest that lasts til dinner. Might consider a pallat cleanser.Youll need it read more

Great food, great service, great atmosphere... can't ask for much else! Outdoor seating is available. Lots of room to sort. Great menu to choose from. read more

Great breakfast stop! I like that you can sub for something else. I like a small French Toast order sometimes instead of regular toast. Quick and fast service, but you are never hurried. Great food! read more

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Great service here always. Not a huge restaurant and always packed! The best hashbrowns from any breakfast spot I've had thus far. Cooked to perfection! Restaurant is casual. read more

Cafe Diem - Breakfast BLT and hashbrowns - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Papillion, Nebraska

Another great experience with delicious food! Place was packed, but we were seated and greeted by our server very promptly. My husband and I shared the steak that was a little overcooked, but seasoned perfectly and tasted great. Our boys both went with pancakes, and they looked delicious. Our oldest went with plain pancakes, while our youngest went with chocolate chip pancakes. The coffee was hot and fresh too. I always think about ordering the chicken fried steak or the corned beef hash, but it's hard not to order their delicious biscuits and gravy. Someday I'll make it for lunch. read more

Cafe Diem - Biscuits and gravy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Papillion, Nebraska

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This is my first time dining here with my family, and my wife was correct...It was delicious. We weren't the only ones that wanted to visit because the place is packed, but we were seated very quickly. Our server was very friendly, looked somewhat frazzled with all the customers, but still managed to pull off great customer service. My wife and I shared the 14 ounce ribeye that was cooked a little more like medium well than medium, but it was seasoned well and tasted good. Our over medium eggs were cooked perfectly. After checking other people's orders, the chicken fried steak look really good as well, and I might have to try that next time. read more

Cafe Diem - Steak & eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Papillion, Nebraska

We stopped by breakfast recently, and the experience was pleasant overall First, the service was outstanding. The staff were friendly, which really made for a warm and inviting atmosphere. The food, however, was just okay. While everything was cooked properly, there wasn't much that stood out. The flavors were a bit underwhelming, It wasn't bad by any means--just nothing particularly special. If you're looking for a decent breakfast, it'll do the job, but I wouldn't go out of my way for the food alone. Overall, I'd recommend this place if you're looking for a welcoming spot with great service. read more

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We found our new favorite brunch / breakfast spot! We even went two days in a row. :) It was the perfect, quaint restaurant and there were lots of locals in there. We didn't have a wait on Saturday or Sunday morning. The tables are pretty close together but not that you feel like you're on top of the next table. Can't believe there's a drive through also! The americano was delicious, I love that they have their own little coffee booth inside the restaurant. Biscuits and gravy were to die for and the hangover was definitely named perfectly. He couldn't eat the whole thing. Everything was cooked to perfection and we had no complaints of service. Love this place, definitely bring someone that you want to impress! read more

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The staff were so friendly here! Very good at their jobs., A lot of the food was homemade and fresh. Would definitely come again, Great place for breakfast or brunch. read more

This was a great meal for $22 (including tip)! Chicken fried chuck was interesting, and although not quite as good as steak in my opinion, it was something new and had a great flavor. The eggs were cooked great. I subbed sausage patties for the hash browns, this was a $1 up charge--much cheaper than most. It came with a side of pancakes which were just ok, nothing amazing. Overall I would definitely return. Service was great and the manager was extremely kind and friendly--made us feel like our business was really helping the place out which was great. Large portion means I got 2 meals out of this deal, definitely a great spot for brunch! read more

Cafe Diem - Chicken fried chuck - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Papillion, Nebraska

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I have been searching for a unique, high quality, friendly, and affordable breakfast/brunch spot, for the five long years I have lived in Omaha, to call my new favorite comparable to my KC favorite before moving here. This place checked all the right boxes! My 2 kids and I visited and were seated promptly and attended to by the kindest of wait staff in the clean, modest, dining area. There were many intriguing menu options and some that you won't find anywhere else in this city. Most everything is made on site and fresh including the corned beef that my daughter tried, and I sampled, and it shows in the flavor. I tried the German Farmer which is a delicious authentic dish straight from the owner's grandparents (he stopped by and we had a nice friendly chat). The portion was generous enough that I was able to take some home to enjoy later. They also have a nice outdoor seating area and we noticed someone brought their dog. The owner was quick to bring a bowl of water out for it too! I really appreciated the dog-friendly option and may have to bring my pup next time and I will definitely be back to try more dishes as soon as I am able. I especially look forward to trying the onion soup that I am told rivals a more upscale location in town. read more

Wow!!! So impressed with this place. We came in closer to 10 the Saturday of CWS and it was packed but we were sat in minutes walking in, asked our drink order immediately and food not too long after. The quality and service didn't skip a beat as the tables constantly turned over and the crowd didn't stop coming. The prices are GREAT compared to other breakfast spots and it's all homemade. The owner even stopped by to check on us and had a great chat. They pride themselves on treating their staff right, staffing appropriately, and taking care of the customer. We will be back to support this SB! read more

Yum! This was quite a find. We now visit when we travel to Omaha. Staff are so friendly and the food was delicious. Oh, those cinnamon rolls! read more

Amazing food, quick snd friendly service. Their baked goods were fantastic.. They can get pretty busy but we got lucky to be seated quickly. They sleep have a drive thru which is great! read more

Good food and service. Great place for breakfast or brunch. It's just a bit pricy. Takes a bit of time as they are always busy.

Stopped by this local spot with a party of 3 just five minutes before closing on a Sunday. We didn't know it closed at 2 pm... but the host seated us and the waitress took our orders without mentioning their closing time. I think that says a lot about the team here. They made us feel welcomed and comfortable... knowing we have broken the unwritten rule (bum rushing da club at closing). Needless to say the service was awesome. The food was equally awesome. Definitely recommend! read more

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Went here for a meeting but I'll be back whenever my morning brings me out this way! Great atmosphere. Wonderful and attentive staff. Uncomplicated food choices with wonderful quality ingredients. I had a chef salad. Seems boring but the grilled chicken was so perfectly seasoned it is a don't miss. I chose the homemade 1000 island dressing and the am so glad I did. The owner came up to our table while we were about done and thanked us for coming to see them. He radiates love for what he does. You can't go wrong with that! read more

Yes! I have eaten at Cafe Diem several times and tried numerous selections. The hash browns are exceptional. The food (including the ample portions) atmosphere, and service is great. I tried the hash once and I found it dry and bland. Overall, it's a great place to dine! You won't be disappointed. read more

Another day on the tenderloin trail. My pal and I went out for lunch on a Friday. I arrived around 12:45 and it was a busy place. By the time my buddy arrived at 12:52 it was starting to clear out. The service we had was very friendly, a little slow to take our order and didn't really check up on us. Our drinks were empty for quite awhile. Not the end of the world, like I said very friendly. The tenderloin was good, thick and juicy and fried just right. We both had to ask for more mayo as it was on the very light side. The fries were good as well, we appreciated that they were seasoned with more than just salt. Overall super solid place. The food going out around us looked good a lot of breakfast for lunch orders it looked like. Would go back if someone requested it but very far from my neck of the woods and wouldn't necessarily drive 30 minutes out of my way for it. They also had a drive through which was unique. read more

Been hearing some good things about Cafe Diem and wanted to give it a try. Located in the Luxe Apartment Complex, the restaurant faces the intersection of Portal and 96th St. Open for breakfast and lunch. Closes at 2pm. Pretty open concept with a series of tables. A little music playing in the background. Noise level is average. Simple layout. Good staffing levels. A little disappointing that we had to wait 10 minutes to place our order with as many staff as they had on the floor. Menu has a good selection. Much of the food is made from scratch. We went with breakfast for lunch and got biscuits and gravy along with huevos rancheros. Both were good. Gravy on the biscuits is just a little thin and could use a touch more salt but still good. Huevos had good flavor. Staff were attentive and checked on us multiple times. Steve the owner came by to check in and see how everything was going. I think we saw him engage with every table during our time there. Overall a good meal. There are a number of other items on the menu we look forward to trying and we will be back. There is also a drive though if you want something without having to get out of the car. read more

Everyone was so nice and they made me feel very welcome, even though I was doing dining alone. I was on the hunt for a great chicken fried steak and I found it at Café Diem! The outside was so perfectly crispy and delicious and the steak was done perfectly, not dried out and easy for me to chew, which is really important to me because I have problems with my jaw. They even have a full service coffee area now so next time I go I definitely will try special coffee. It felt like a homestyle Café. It was set up that big families could come in and dine easily, which I thought was awesome. I was seated by the window and had an enjoyable view outside. There is also outside seating. read more

The food was really good. Our server Ally was the best. Very outgoing and personable. We will definitely be back.

This is a favorite nearby stop for us but we tried something different today. We shared the steak & eggs breakfast, it was served already divided onto two plates which was a nice touch. The thick steak was cooked exactly as we asked, and the owner stopped by to see how we liked it; he is a beef lover and only serves steaks that have not been frozen. The eggs & hash browns were also tasty; the cinnamon raisin toast is a like a dessert for breakfast. All in all a great way to start the day :) read more

Quick and attentive wait staff. Fabulous food. Highly recommend. We did not have to wait to be seated. Large amount of wait staff that helped one another. read more

Service was outstanding-manager immensely helpful seating a large group (with advance notice) despite busy Sunday morning. Servers top notch! Food excellent. A bit noisy and "cramped" but it was Sunday am and a smaller venue. I would go back in a heartbeat! read more

The food is good here, and they have prompt, thoughtful service. I always enjoy stepping in their door and seeing a whole community, enjoying food and good times together. It always feels like kind of a party. :-) read more

Food is OK but the prices are not the same on the menu as it is when you get the bill. Watch out for the hidden charges.

This place was absolutely jammed on a Sunday morning at 10:00 am. Thankfully, we got a seat outside. The decor is stripped down and very utilitarian so people are coming for the food. The coffee was very bland. It really needs to be better. If it was, then 4 stars. I had Eggs Benedict. The sauce is the thing and it really didn't have the flavor or bite that the best places have. It is tough to make really good Eggs Benedict, but this was a good effort. The ham was very good. The popularity of Cafe Diem tells me that the owner is doing something right. Mr. Market in the Omaha restaurant industry is rarely wrong. read more

We get brunch or breakfast here alot. Food is always good and quick, service is great, friendly staff. Ambiance is that local diner feel, very clean place. read more

The service. I mean seriously what is wrong with these people? So polite and nice its almost like they actually care if you enjoyed your meal. "Thank you for coming in today! We appreciate it." Who even says that? Food was good, and owner stopped by to ask how food was. read more

The service in this "plain Jane" setting is outstanding. The staff is very friendly and equally accommodating. The menu is long and varied and the prices range from $10 to $20. The food is tasty and cooked to perfection. You could not find a better place for breakfast or lunch. The owner and his wife manage this cafe. He is the "bull cook" and she ramrods the dining area. He has years of experience having managed a major chain steakhouse in Omaha. They close at 2:00 PM. I find more table availability around 11:00 AM. read more

My husband wanted breakfast something other than McD. Cafe Diem did not disappoint and they have a drive thru!!! We ordered the breakfast BLT and the blueberry pancakes. Let me just tell you right now the blueberry pancakes were delicious and I wish I would have ordered more. The breakfast BLT was good, but something you either need to eat right away when at home or go into the restaurant to eat hot. My husband said the workers were great and the drive thru service was amazing. Took a little longer than normal fast food but you get what you pay for. Definitely want to go into or sit on the patio with my pups next time! read more

Wasn't expecting one of the best Reubens of my life when I walked into Cafe Diem, but that's what I got. French onion soup was excellent, too. Good service, and the breakfast plates going out looked incredible. Will definitely add Cafe Diem to the brunch rotation. read more

Cafe Diem - Rueben - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Papillion, Nebraska

Great breakfast...again! Friendly staff, wonderful food. Small town vibe. We live in South O but it's worth coming here. Book guy loved his steak--perfect! read more

Cafe Diem - Entrance - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Papillion, Nebraska

Been wanting to eat here since it opened, finally made it! The biscuits and gravy are some of the best I've ever had, hashbrowns are also better than most. Service was good. Restaurant was clean. Wonder came by and chatted with us. Definitely will be back! read more

This place has great food. The waitresses are awesome and very attentive and the portions are large. read more

Cafe Diem - The Hangover was delicious!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Papillion, Nebraska

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Always fresh food, always perfectly prepared at the couple of times we have been there. The eggs Benedict is so so good. So too are the fair made rolls. Oh yes!! Yum! Go get breakfast there!!! read more

Cafe Diem is a solid breakfast restaurant. I have been there several times and have been thoroughly satisfied each time the food is good and they have amazingly crispy and perfectly cook bacon that is worth the trip from anywhere. One of the main reasons for returning was the incredible service we received on our first visit. My wife , day and I were waiting on our son to arrive. Being that we anticipated his arrival being very soon, we order for him. When our food arrived, we put a plate over his food to keep it warm. The waitstaff offered that to place it under the warmer until he arrived. Well, he took long than anticipated and when he did arrive, the owner insisted that he would remake his food to ensure that my son was 100% satisfied with his meal. This not expected or required, but demonstrated the owner's commitment to customer satisfaction. That one gesture will having me going back time and time again. read more