I love brunch, you just probably won’t catch me at one. Why? Because I just can’t wait that long to eat. Some of you have the patience (good. for. you.). So, if you’re looking for a new spot for brunch in Omaha, this is the list you’ve been waiting for!
Read on to get the days and times for area brunch restaurants. I’ve included menu recommendations for both food and booze. Some y’all love your bottomless mimosas.
Best Brunch in the Old Market/Downtown
Fizzy's Fountain & Liquors
Where: 1408 S. 13th St. (Little Bohemia)
When: Brunch is Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tip: This is one of the places with brunch that runs the latest. Many of the ingredients are locally-sourced, so brioche from Culprit, coffee from Archetype.
Jackson Street Tavern
Where: 1125 Jackson St.
When: Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tip: Brunch poutine or a breakfast sangria? This menu is a mix of traditional brunch favorites and some more creative options. For an Omaha twist, try the Tavern Reuben.
Jams
Where: 1101 Harney St.
When: Sundays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tip: If you’re a fan of their coconut chicken, it’s on this brunch menu (and paired with waffles). They also have bottomless mimosas for $16.
Le Bouillon
Where: 1017 Howard St.
When: Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tip: This Old Market restaurant is known for doing everyday French food with remarkable style. So for brunch, expect that benedict to have smoked duck and the hash to have brisket.
Lula B's Breakfast Brunch & Bar
Where: 902 Dodge St., suite 101
When: Daily from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tip: As the name hints, this place does brunch. If you like your Benedicts on the flashy side, you can try one with chorizo or some guacamole and pecan smoked ham. Coffee is provided by Stories Coffee.
Twisted Fork Grill & Bar
Where: 1014 Howard St.
When: Brunch is Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tip: This is one of the few places with a kid’s portion on the brunch menu. It’s also one of the few places with a flight of mimosas or a build-your-own mimosa option with four juices and a bottle of champagne, so hey, there’s something for everyone.
Upstream Brewing Co.
Where: 514 S. 11th St.
When: Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tip: Locals may remember the brunch buffet at the old West Omaha location. Well, the Old Market location has a scratch buffet now (beverages aren’t included). There’s an omelet station, carving station, along with breakfast favorites and salads.
Wilson & Washburn
Where: 1407 Harney St.
When: Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tip: I recently asked Tara Vaughan for her favorite brunch spots in Omaha, and she highly recommended W&W. “If you too live dangerously, do yourself a favor and order fries instead of the breakfast potatoes. Tell ‘em I sent ya.”
Best Brunch in Midtown Omaha
Midtown Omaha, for this list, will include restaurants in Aksarben Village, Dundee, Blackstone and Benson.
1912
Where: 6201 Maple St. (Benson)
When: Brunch is Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tip: If the weather is nice, I recommend dining on the rooftop. They source some ingredients locally from places like Jon’s Naturals, Le Quartier, and Shadowbrook Farms.
Beacon Hills
Where: 6750 Mercy Road (Aksarben Village)
When: Brunch is Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tip: The brunch menu has several mimosa options including a beermosa and a Hawaiian version with some Malibu rum in it.
Early Bird
Where: 3824 Farnam St., Suite 12 (Blackstone District)
When: It’s brunch time all the time (though they do close at 2:30 p.m.); there is a Happy Hour from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m., though.
Tip: Try the hash holes and if you feel like sharing, try one of the giant glazed donuts.
Herbe Sainte
Where: 1934 S. 67th St. (Aksarben Village)
When: Brunch is Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tip: Try the liege waffles or biegnets.
Jams (Midtown)
Where: 7814 Dodge St.
When: Brunch is Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tip: The menu mirrors the downtown location. If you’re a fan of their coconut chicken, it’s on this brunch menu (and paired with waffles). They also have bottomless mimosas for $16.
Lola's Cafe
Where: 4952 Dodge St. (Dundee)
When: Brunch is served on Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tip: The small but mighty brunch menu includes the north African baked egg dish shakshuka and the sweet and sour sourdough blueberry pancakes.
Mantra Bar & Grille
Where: 6913 Maple St. (Benson)
When: Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tip: Try the bottomless blood orange Mimosas, if you’re thirsty. If you’re extra hungry, this is one of the few places with brunch dessert options, which should really be a thing on all brunch menus. Like, there’s Nutella croissant bread pudding with ice cream.
Orleans Room
Where: Inside The Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel, 302 S. 36th St. (Blackstone)
When: Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tip: The surf & turf option is definitely splurge-worthy, but if you’re not overly hungry, you’ll find plenty of lighter entrees on the French-inspired menu.
Stirnella Bar & Kitchen
When: 3814 Farnam St. (Blackstone)
Where: Sunday brunch is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tip: The menus is a mix of sweet and savory, including banana pancakes topped with some whipped Nutella and candied pecans, as well as a wagyu burger.
Timber Wood Fire Bistro
Where: 8702 Pacific St. (Countryside Village)
When: Brunch is Saturday and Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tip: This brunch menu is huge from standards like benedicts to pizzas and steaks. Some ingredients are locally sourced from places like Le Quartier brioche and Snake River Farms wagyu steak.
Best Brunch in West Omaha
Charlies on the Lake
Where: 4150 S. 144th St.
When: Brunch is Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tip: The menu is extensive and they mix things up with special brunches throughout the year (namely, New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, first day of summer, Labor Day, Thanksgiving weekend, and Christmas).
Jams (West)
Where: 17070 Wright Plaza, Suite 100 (yes, there's a third location)
When: Brunch is Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
Tip: If you’re a fan of their coconut chicken, it’s on this brunch menu (and paired with waffles). They also have bottomless mimosas for $16.
Mouth Of The South
Where: 16909 Lakeside Hills Plaza, Suite 118 (there is a newer location now open in the Old Market, as well)
When: Saturday and Sunday
Tip: Things get a little spicy with a southern brunch (think Andouille sausage jalapeno poblano cream sauce, etc). They also have bottomless mimosas for $15 and a 43-ounce loaded bloody mary that comes with a boudin ball, smoked wing, stuffed peppadew, onion ring, and blackened shrimp.
Railcar Modern American Kitchen
Where: 1814 N. 144th St.
When: Saturday and Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tip: They have several unlimited brunch drink options (ie., bottomless mimosas or bloody mary). There are several hearty main entrees including chicken fried ribeye served with potato pancakes. Hope you’re hungry!
Report In Pub
Where: 12100 W. Center Road, Suite 204
When: Brunch is all day on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Tip: If you can handle it, they have a giant bloody mary with a quarterpound slider, wings, onion ring, fried pickle and bacon along with it. It’s only $21.
The Rusty Nail Bar & Grill
Where: 14210 Pierce Plaza
When: Brunch is on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tip: The brunch menu is your standard variety, but word on the street is you will want to order the cinnamon roll bites called Cinna Minis.
Stokin' Goat
Where: 15805 W. Maple Road, Suite 8249
When: Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tip: Most items are the expected brunch items, though they do have a Breaky Bruschetta that stands out. Bottomless mimosas are an option here.
Taxi's Grille & Bar
Where: 1822 N. 120th St.
When: Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tip: Large menu ranges from lavosh to short rib benedicts. They serve a bottomless mimosa as well as mimosa flight samplers.
The WestEnd
Where: 1529 S. 203rd St., Suite 1
When: Sundays from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tip: There’s chicken and waffles, and then there’s The WestEnd’s pistachio chicken and waffles.
Best Brunch in Papillion, Elkhorn & Council Bluffs
Here are some great restaurants outside of Omaha, but close enough to make the drive.
712 eat + drink
Where: 1851 Madison Ave., Suite 700, Council Bluffs, Iowa
When: Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tip: There’s a hearty variety of brunch options from beef barbacoa benedict to a hangover burger topped with smoked bacon, American cheese, over easy egg, caramelized onion, spicy cheese curds, and chipotle mayo.
Backlot Pizza + Kitchen
Where: 6200 S. 205th Plaza, Elkhorn, Neb. (there's also a location in Aksarben Village)
When: Sundays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Tip: They’re known for their Detroit-style pizza (square slices), but beyond that, there are breakfast specialties like chilaquiles.
Early Bird (Papillion)
Where: 7775 Olson Drive, Suite 101, Papillion, Neb. (Shadow Lake)
When: Like the original location in the Blackstone District, it’s brunch time all the time (though they do close at 2:30 p.m.); there is a Happy Hour from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m., though.
Tip: Try the hash holes and if you feel like sharing, try one of the giant glazed donuts.
Lincoln's Pub
Where: 157 W. Broadway, Council Bluffs, Iowa
When: Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tip: This is a gastropub in the heart of Council Bluffs’ charming 100 Block. They have a few southwest specialties in addition to some classic breakfast items, as well as bottomless mimosas.
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