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    Vidlak's Brookside Cafe

    4.3 (192 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 1:45 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Chicken fried chicken
    Diego G.

    One of the best spots in Omaha for a Sunday brunch. You cannot go wrong. The chicken fried chicken is always so good and you can't forget the cinnamon roll french toast. Service is always great and fast. Love the old diner vibes

    Bacon, eggs and hash browns
    Eileen D.

    The third time was the charm in our attempt to have weekend breakfast at Vidlak's. We rolled out of bed early, hit the road by 7:45 and pulled up -- and into a parking space!!! -- just as the establishment opened at 8 (at which time there already was a line of 15-20 folks). Seat yourself, the sign said, and there was plenty of room. Its larger inside than youd think. The restaurant is in a long-established strip mall, but the restaurant interior was clean, bright, with high ceilings and plenty of room between tables. It appears there were quite a few regulars, sitting at their regular tables, with no need for menus as folks "already knew what they wanted." And guests greeted each other as well as sang happy birthday to a server. Coffee is hot, constantly (though not intrusively) refilled, and everyone is friendly. We started with a shared, gigantic cinnamon roll swimming in (sour cream?) icing. Pillowy soft and light, though probably not calorically, we stopped halfway through to leave room for our "real" breakfast. Just to get a basic feel for the place, we both had a standard bacon, eggs, hashbrowns and toast. The bacon was cooked just right -- cooked all the way through with some flexibility remaining. The flavor was not the best, a light sense of smoke, but no real other flavor -- no sweetness, no saltiness. I was disappointed with that. Eggs were cooked just right for dipping with toast that actually was toasted, with a nice bit of butter without being soaked. And the star -- a healthy (size-wise ) serving of deliciously crispy hash browns. I could eat those all day! I highly recommend you try this place, but do some reconnaissance first to get an idea of just how popular it is. If you just show up some morning at 9, you might find an extremely long wait. (It's probably worth it, though.)

    Eggstacy sandwhich
    Jasmynn R.

    Sweet cute older restaurant. Really good service and nice staff. The omelette I got was stuffed and super moist. The pancakes were delicious as well. Is pretty busy though so expect a little bit of a wait.

    Steak and hashbrowns

    Unfortunately, we were not impressed with Vidlak's. The steak was completely inedible and went straight into the trash. It was so overcooked. I couldn't even chew it. The eggs were dry. The hashbrowns were soggy and greasy. Nothing was seasoned so it all had zero flavor. The only thing good was the pancakes. I'll give them a 3/10 for the pancakes. Would not recommend.

    Kylie P.

    I've been going to Brookside for 20 years, and every single time it lives up to the hype. We got there at 10:45am and they were packed. Waited for a 2 top for about 20 minutes, and loved watching the regulars and newbies come and go. Food was delicious, hot and filling! I've never had something on the menu I didn't enjoy. The waitstaff is wonderful, from those that have worked there for as long as we've been going, to the newer employees, they all have the same great attitude. Welcoming environment and a great place to grab some food on a Sunday morning!

    Cinnamon roll
    Sam H.

    vidlak's hits the spot every. single. time. it is the perfect simple, down home breakfast that anyone & everyone loves. plus, they make extra crispy bacon perfectly & have sourdough toast :) AND it doesn't break the bank!!!!

    Denver omelette
    Lesley M.

    Another year... Another great breakfast! We decided to bring my parents for a good breakfast and it did not disappoint... Everyone was pleased and walked out full. I can't remember what I ordered, but it was very good. I believe it was some type of veggie, potato, and cheese skillet thing. My boys went with cinnamon rolls and cinnamon roll French toast, and I will probably go that route next time instead of trying to eat healthy lol. Overall great price for all the food, and if you download the PinPoint app you can build up for discounts..

    Denver Omelet with hashbrowns, two bacon stuffed pancakes and a side of wheat toast.
    Dean V.

    Excellent breakfast spit in Omaha. Great service and excellent portion sizes. It was busier than usual, obviously for a Sunday morning. Waited about ten minutes to get seated. Rachel greeted me and took my order within minutes. The only downside is deciding what to order. Coming back again the SO.

    Jess H.

    Finally got a chance to check this place out. If you're looking for classic dinners food, this is it. They also have a bunch of unique combinations of omelets and skillets that I will have to try next time. The atmosphere reminds me of going to diners as a kid. My favorite part was the red chairs. If you know, you know. The service was great. Food was out so fast and was so fresh.

    The menu is bigger, here's one page.
    Kevin W.

    Vidlak's is perfect. It's simple. It has great food. It has great service. They know how to get people in for breakfast or lunch. It's local, local, local. By far, most of our visits have been in a Sunday morning always trying to beat the church crowd. The menu selections are wide ranging. They're affordable. It's never disappointing!! We typically get the Hungry Man which gets you three eggs, three bacon, three sausages, hash browns, and three pancakes. Enough to provide a Monday morning breakfast too!

    Western omelet and traditional eggs Benedict

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    Delicious food! The staff is very helpful and we got in and out very quickly! It was a nice place to sit down and have breakfast!

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    The prices and food are amazing but the real attraction is the staff. They are always friendly and the service is a-one

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    Wonderful food; fast turnaround; such a pleasant wait staff. I look forward to going back.

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    They let me bring a fork home for my lucky band utensil set. These are random words because i need 85 characters to post a review.

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    No bad. Old cafe. Most Food seems fresh. Burgers are not frozen. Breakfast is the favorite

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    Childhood memories at this place. Solid food at good prices, such a familiar and friendly spot

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    Just finished my breakfast, the schnitzel "benny", recommended by Chelsey. The schnitzel was…read moreseasoned just right & so tender, topped off with an egg on each half of the English Muffin and then covered with the lemony Hollandaise Sauce. It was scrumptious! I enjoyed a cup of their delicious coffee with my meal. Chelsey was very kind and so welcomin, making me want to return. Janae - Blair

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    Lola’s

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    Visiting from California for a conference. Stopped in for lunch, had a salad and deviled eggs -…read morefantastic. It was so good, I returned for breakfast the next day. Grits bowl. Thank you for vegetables in a bath of creamy flavorful grits. Everything is so well done. Service is kind and attentive. Ambiance is calm and cute. Perfect, really. Kudos to the chef! Good work, Omaha, I'm always impressed when I visit and Kitchen Table is another to add to my list of great places to eat while here.

    I wrote this on my Facebook about my experience while traveling from California:…read more Today I was at a super cute café and ordered breakfast. After a couple of minutes, I went back up to the counter and asked if they had already started making it, because I wanted to change my order. The kitchen was open, so I said to the cook, "Don't worry about it if you've already started. I know my indecision can impact people, and I don't want to be a problem." He looked at me and said, "No, it's totally fine. Would you like some veggies on the side?" "Yes, that would be amazing," I said, and walked back to my table... and burst into tears. It wasn't just what he said. It was the kind energy in his eyes. I felt someone who took pride in what he was making, and who genuinely wanted people to be happy. I found myself asking, why am I crying? Because in a world where so many people in power feel disconnected, where corporations can make us feel like numbers, being genuinely cared for in a small café reminded me how much I love humans. Most people have love in their hearts and are trying to share it in their own small ways. As the world cracks, these simple things are more meaningful than ever.

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    Lula B's Breakfast Brunch and Bar

    3.7
    (229 reviews)
    12.1 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
    Outdoor seating

    Had a pretty fantastic experience here for Saturday brunch recently. They do require reservations…read morein advance, which puts a $40 hold on your card. They were fairly busy, and honestly our food took a bit to come out, but I am still giving a five due to the overall experience and quality of service. Our server Melannie was fantastic and always present. We did the bottomless mimosa deal (3 out of 4 of us) and she was always coming around asking us what flavor we wanted next when our current was still half full to make sure we got our moneys worth. The champagne might not be the fanciest, but for $20 bottomless mimosas I'll take it. They have fun flavors in addition to the basic ones like strawberry, mango, etc. which adds an element of fun. For food--there were several things I was eyeballing but landed on the spicy chorizo Benny. It was really good, eggs cooked perfect, and came with hashbrowns. Another at our table got the poutine which also looked yummy. I'd say the food portion could have included a bread/toast option, however If brunching in Omaha i'd return to try several things on the menu. The vibe inside is chill, would be more fun sitting outside once the weather warms up. Since I was the one that booked the reservation, the tab got a bit confusing. At first they were taking it off my total, then the server said that hold would come off so I paid for my meal/drinks there. I did end up getting double charged (for both the reservation hold and my meal) which was cleared up with a quick phone call to their establishment---apparently it is a new process they are trying. I do understand though why they wouldn't want to just deduct the hold as then people that don't know how to tip wouldn't tip on the total, which hurts the server. All was cleared up regarding this mishap though so no complaints.

    May 25th, 2026 Food:…read moreWaited a whole hour for an easy order... which was a mini charcuterie board with a plate of avocado toast... when it was served... it looked pretty and at first I didnt mind about the long wait, but I was disappointed because it tasted like it was made an hour ago but was barely being served to me a whole hour later.. so yeah.. not worth it and now I do mind.. a soggy toast isn't on my list.. Ambiance: It was a nice regular refreshing bar/brunch spot. But safety was a HUGE issue which is where I'll get to my point of this low rating. Service: Is negative zero a thing? That goes to the owner... the 1 star is for the decent service my server attended towards me. In unfortunate events it's not the servers fault.. but overall with the owner coming out, couldnt be anymore careless.. The Cause: Either the owner or a staff employee whomever that is responsible for setting up the patio umbrellas, and I mean those large heavy metal patio umbrellas, well, they failed to lock the pole of the umbrella and unfortunately the umbrella lifted and blew away and had hit a family in the face that were dining there also; instant noticeable bruising to the face... I was only a table away from them.. it could have been me too. I am disappointed in the lack of care in general that surrounded the scene. Little 5 ft me... was the only one that came to help while everyone else sat around and minded their own business... it took a long while until one of the staff noticed to help and then the owner came out and awkwardly said a one word-sorry and dipped... didnt come back to offer any hospitality, non-genuine and non-apologetic... it made me lose my appetite. They had the audacity to still charge the family their meal... but I had to tell these really nice folks to make sure they get comped back. It was sickening to me on how careless they were treated. I would never come back! I mean an exaggerating long wait, cold soggy food and careless hospitality from the owner himself. That's three major strikes. P.s. That same wknd.. the news showed up about a South Carolina woman that was struck by a patio umbrella and died on site... that says alot about lacking safety. Yes, search it up. It's real news.. Hope this help improves the business alertness. P.p.s. And although I was disappointed at this dining-bar overall... I still tipped my server a good $20 as the situation was out of their control, my server was still attentive towards me. They all just need social common courtesy in empathy and hospitality. But anyways, my lunch ended with bittersweetness with the family that got struck, they comped my whole meal for genuinely being the only one that was concerned for them. The only service I'm grateful for was that.

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Two eggs, Applewood smoked bacon or made-to-order sausage, and choice of toast.
    The classic Easy Eggs! Two eggs, Applewood smoked bacon or made-to-order sausage, and choice of toast.
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Fluffy fritters, crafted from a light, sweet batter laced with ripe bananas for a fruity delight.
    Panikeke- Fluffy fritters, crafted from a light, sweet batter laced with ripe bananas for a fruity delight.
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