It's Saturday night and we're hankerin' for some pizza, but we're slightly bored with our usual…read morepizza places. It's winter. We've been stuck in the house. Let's go for a drive! Approximately 20 minutes from Omaha (give or take depending on where in Omaha you live), Denny's Place in Crescent, IA is a bar (and grill) serving up a whole lotta tasty pizza. This is not CPK, so don't expect Thai chicken or Greek feta fun or California vegan tofu sprout. Denny's is about the basics...firm, crispy crust loaded with the right amount of sauce and a generous heap of standard toppings covered in cheese for a good price (a medium combo pizza runs about $12). Denny's is small with a local, dive feel. On a Saturday night, the wait for a pizza can be up to an hour. Don't be discouraged. If, like me, you love yourself some bar food, settle in with your cold beer and order a pre-pizza appetizer or two. I highly recommend a basket of their fried dill pickle spears and a basket of hot wings. They get all five stars for always friendly service, more than decent pizza, deep fried baskets of happiness, cold beer and that neighborhood dive vibe that I'm fond of. Dinner for three with beer, apps and pizza - $35.

good food but over price. $18 for a "medium" 10" pizza is a bit much. Good service, just too much…read morefor a small town bar.

A friend brought me back here after a long hiatus, and I'm disappointed that it took me so long to…read morecome back. Great service, amazing food, and homemade desserts. Can't wait to go back!

I came here while visiting friends in the area. Overall, the food was good and you're given a lot…read moreof it. This Breakfast/Brunch gem features a U shaped bar flanked by booths on either end of the room. Walking into this place feels like walking into a Time Machine from when it was opened in 50s or 60s (website said 1968). Regardless it hasn't changed much and that's the charm of it all. The background story of who Harold was captures the American spirit and the wall decorated with his war medals brings it all home and bolsters the charm of this place. In addition to Harold's story, the business also has some Hollywood charm. We sat diagonal from the booth that Jack Nicholson sat in for the 2002 film "About Schmidt" where he played a retired insurance agent from Omaha (the film was also mostly filmed on location). You'll know if you're in the booth because there is a gold plaque commemorating the booth. The servers were fast and friendly. This diner is known for their homemade cake donuts, cinnamon rolls, and pecan rolls; we unfortunately did not partake as we were too full. Prices were reasonable and as stated before, you get a lot of food. Bottom line: if you need a brunch spot and you have the time, go check out this dime of a diner...you won't regret it.

What makes Shirley's great is hard to define. The menu options are expansive. The atmosphere is…read moretight (old school 50's). The wait staff is seasoned and professional. But it's just the vibe. And the food...it's great. I've eaten here now over 100 times. Work lunches, family breakfasts, after church brunches...it's never even close to empty. The locals all know - this is THE spot to get good food. And the Friday special of beef tips and noodles (homemade). Outstanding!!

Food was family style home cooked breakfast, mostly the historic ambiance of Omaha, Nebraska was…read morethe best aspect in my honest opinion. Manager was professional, but overly friendly and helpful explaining Shirley's Diner as he knew "nothing about the restaurant's history." Sad. Janine M Costello/ASCAP https://suno.com/s/ZvqZzzyy9deLObuc

I love this restaurant. The food is excellent and bountiful, the hospitality is like being at…read moregrandma's house. That real down home feeling. Thank you Mainsreet Cafe.

I love the ambiance of Main Street. it has its own family feel. perfect for people watching and you…read moreare welcomed "with open arms" from the staff and owner. the other customers are like family also, welcoming you into their conversations. it's like a big family reunion! the food is good; down to earth, filling and tasty. the service is good and the friendliness is what you might have gotten years ago in a family kitchen. it doesn't cost you an arm and a leg to eat there. good food, good prices and great atmosphere! Best in town in my opinion!!

My family and I went on a mini day trip to a nearby antique store and were famished when we got to…read morethe area after a little car drive. We actually didn't even know Penny's was here but happened upon it because we missed our turn to Arby's. It was such a lucky accident and we greatly enjoyed the vintage diner vibes here. The aesthetics of Penny's are so cute, endearing, and truly embody the vintage soda bar diner environment in every way. Also, our server was the absolute best, very friendly and kind, and she checked up on us regularly. The food did take a little bit to come out, but we were a slightly larger group of four, but we were excited to dig in! I got the waffles and bacon combo, which was a great serving and enough for a snack later. The bacon was super crispy and tasty, and the waffles were a bit drier but still yummy. Everyone else was impressed with their meals and the chicken and gravy was a huge hit with my dad. I would love to come back here in the future, and very likely will!

I read through the reviews beforehand and thought, "There's no way it's consistently THAT bad..."…read moreOMG IT IS. We arrived about 12:45. There was 4 or 5 other tables in the restaurant. Our waitress took our drink orders about 5 minutes later but didn't come back to take our food order until about 1:15. We got one malt at 1:20 and didn't get the other until almost 1:30. The table across from us had ordered shortly after we sat down and still didn't have their food at this point. The lady asked their waitress about the wait, who said they only had one cook, and it would be about 5 more minutes. 15 minutes or so later (1:45ish) the lady got up, walked outside, came back, and announced that the cook was outside smoking. She also observed that her order was sitting in the window. It's now 2pm and neither of us have our food. 5 or so minutes later our waitress comes to our table with multiple baskets - my Patty Melt and Fries (which the lady also ordered and observed in the window 20ish minutes earlier), my cup of Chili, a Reuben we didn't order, my son's Burger and Fries, my older daughter's French Dip (but not the Au Jus or Fries), and not my younger daughter's Philly and Fries. I informed our waitress of the errors and that the Patty Melt was cold. The table across from us got up and walked out. After several minutes, the other waitress came by and asked if we still wanted the Philly or Patty Melt. We said "No". They comped our meal which is why they get an additional star. That was just absurd. 30+ minutes for a malt?! An hour and 20 minutes after sitting down (50 minutes after ordering) to get about half of what we ordered?! And to mix up 2 tables orders that ordered nearly half an hour apart? What in the name of hot messes everywhere is going on at this diner?! I left a $20 tip to cover the malts, which were actually pretty good, and ($6 each I was told), and for the attempts at service.

usually stop by the drive-thru over lunch...always good food...service is usually very promptread more

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.

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.

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.

If you're traveling to or fro along I-80, this is a remarkably good stop…read more It's the very best of the Midwest--large portions, low prices, and friendly service. Its an unpretentious place in the middle of nowhere. We tried the burgers--which were awesome--but checked out other plates and I dont think there's a bad choice on the menu.

Dad and I were on a road trip to see the UPRR Museum in Downtown Council Bluffs. We figured that…read morewe'd have lunch near there, but it was lunch time at Neola, and after a stop at the nearly Kum & Go, I found Buck Snort via a Yelp search. And after a short drive, we arrived at this cool little restaurant in small town Downtown Neola. As it turns out, this place is part of a local chain with other locations in 6 other local spots. CONS - None PROS 1. Easy access from I-80, especially if you know how to find this place. 2. Warm and inviting interior, with nice booth/table seating, at counter ordering, and friendly local clientele. 3. Buck Snort is a largely a burger and fries joynt with a number of interesting menu twists and unique names like the Boom Boom Pow! Burger. 4. Dad's choice was the "Brunch Burger", including egg, bacon and tots. He really enjoyed it. 5. I went more conventional with a cheese burger and tots. Outstanding. It's always a good thing to hit the road again on a relatively full stomach.

New Owners as of a week ago .....right across the street from my work..stopped in for their…read moredelicious fresh blueberry muffins...so moist and yummy! They have lunch specials every week..hearty comfort food!

Made it here for a late breakfast the other day. I had the Hungry Man again, very tasty. My…read morecompanion had the sausage and cheese omelet, and the sausage wasn't so good, mostly tasteless. The service was excellent.