Jordan's Guidebook to Lincoln
Nightlife
But, like, don’t go to bars right now please. There’s a pandemic.
DRINKS - BAR: great place with an outdoor courtyard for seating. They’re doing an amazing job at social distancing and sanitizing. The owner is a pillar of the community and you should def support them. Example: when the pandemic first hit, he put all of his bartenders on salary since they couldn’t work. Dog friendly.
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Tavern on the Square
816 P StDRINKS - BAR: great place with an outdoor courtyard for seating. They’re doing an amazing job at social distancing and sanitizing. The owner is a pillar of the community and you should def support them. Example: when the pandemic first hit, he put all of his bartenders on salary since they couldn’t work. Dog friendly.
Groceries and Supplies
This is where I shop for groceries 🤷♂️
Russ’s Market At Coddington & West A – Lincoln
1550 S Coddington AveFood scene
PIZZA - it’s in a gas station, I know, but their pizza is 🔥 and is a local favorite. I recommend waking up early and getting their breakfast
Casey's
1001 S 13th StPIZZA - it’s in a gas station, I know, but their pizza is 🔥 and is a local favorite. I recommend waking up early and getting their breakfast
THAI FOOD - Small, hole-in-the-wall Thai food with weird paintings of pears on the walls. Best Boba tea in town and super close to my place.
Asian Taste Thai Restaurant
501 West A StreetTHAI FOOD - Small, hole-in-the-wall Thai food with weird paintings of pears on the walls. Best Boba tea in town and super close to my place.
VEGAN FOOD - Best vegan spot in Lincoln, hands down. You won’t even know it’s vegan. They’re doing dine-in and takeout right now
Rutabagas Comfort Food
854 O StVEGAN FOOD - Best vegan spot in Lincoln, hands down. You won’t even know it’s vegan. They’re doing dine-in and takeout right now
PIZZA - Great pizza and they have over 300 beers in their selection. They have patio seating, curbside pickup, and delivery via postmates
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Yia Yia's
1423 O StPIZZA - Great pizza and they have over 300 beers in their selection. They have patio seating, curbside pickup, and delivery via postmates
INDIAN - A little pricier, but this is considered one of the best Indian spots in town and is “the date spot”. Patio seating and takeout available
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The Oven
201 N 8th StINDIAN - A little pricier, but this is considered one of the best Indian spots in town and is “the date spot”. Patio seating and takeout available
AMERICAN - Super great American food. I recommend the poutine. Patio seating and takeout available.
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LeadBelly
301 N 8th StAMERICAN - Super great American food. I recommend the poutine. Patio seating and takeout available.
MEXICAN - This is my go-to for cheap, authentic Mexican food. It’s close to the AirBnB and is walkable if you’d like. Takeout and delivery via postmates.
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El Chaparro
900 S 13th StMEXICAN - This is my go-to for cheap, authentic Mexican food. It’s close to the AirBnB and is walkable if you’d like. Takeout and delivery via postmates.
Oso Burrito
1451 E O StMEXICAN - This is more “modern” Mexican food and is a local foodie favorite
CHINESE - A little farther away, but this is my fav Chinese spot in town. Delivery available.
Ming's House
1415 N Cotner BlvdCHINESE - A little farther away, but this is my fav Chinese spot in town. Delivery available.
Zhang’s
1550 S Coddington AveCHINESE - Not as good as Ming’s, but it’s close to the AirBnB.
Vietnamese Sandwiches - SO GOOD. ask for the pepper on the side otherwise you’ll die. I have a punchcard you can use ;). Takeout only.
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Banhwich Cafe
940 N 26th StVietnamese Sandwiches - SO GOOD. ask for the pepper on the side otherwise you’ll die. I have a punchcard you can use ;). Takeout only.
Vung Tau Pho Grill
2708 Y StVIETNAMESE - Best spot for authentic Pho in Lincoln.
ITALIAN - A little fancy and expensive, but delicious. The leftovers will last you a week. Takeout only
Florio's Italian Restaurant & Grille
7300 S 13th StITALIAN - A little fancy and expensive, but delicious. The leftovers will last you a week. Takeout only
Pan Dulce Bakery
821 S 11th StBAKERY - Amazing little Mexican bakery with a ton of delicious pasteries
BURGERS - probably one of the best burgers you’ll ever have, not even kidding.
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Honest Abe's Burgers & Freedom
126 N 14th StBURGERS - probably one of the best burgers you’ll ever have, not even kidding.
BISTRO - this is where I take my picky father when he comes to town. Great breakfast / brunch spot.
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The Green Gateau
330 S 10th StBISTRO - this is where I take my picky father when he comes to town. Great breakfast / brunch spot.
AMERICAN - this diner is a local favorite for 3am drunk food and late-night studying. Open 24 hours.
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Hi-Way Diner
2105 NE-2AMERICAN - this diner is a local favorite for 3am drunk food and late-night studying. Open 24 hours.
Ivanna Cone
701 P StICE CREAM: it’s super good.
COFFEE & BREAKFAST: amaaaazing crepes and great coffee. Heads up: the to-go iced coffee comes with three shots of expresso. To-go only.
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Cultiva Downtown
727 S 11th StCOFFEE & BREAKFAST: amaaaazing crepes and great coffee. Heads up: the to-go iced coffee comes with three shots of expresso. To-go only.
GYROS: Sultan is a staple of our community and will whip up the best gyro you’ve literally ever had. Take-out and delivery via postmates only.
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Sultan's Kite 13th O Street
1309 O StGYROS: Sultan is a staple of our community and will whip up the best gyro you’ve literally ever had. Take-out and delivery via postmates only.