Greetings, Eaters and Readers!
It’s summer … it’s college baseball’s “greatest show on dirt.” And it’s here – the College World Series. For a few weeks every summer, Omaha is THE center of the baseball world. If you’re a frequent CWS attendee, you probably already have your culinary MVPs, but maybe it’s time to rework the line up. Or maybe you’re here for the first time and need to get your game plan together. We humbly (cough cough – supported by a decade of research – cough cough) offer our recommendations.
Our list is a blend of noteworthy Greater Omaha spots AND places we’ve personally visited and loved. We’re not saying it’s a complete list (and yes, we’re anticipating the readers and eaters of Omaha telling us what we missed!) but we think it’s a solid start. If we’ve blogged about it – we’ve added the link to our review. Additionally, we’ve linked directly to the establishment’s main site or page.
All drive times listed are related to distance from Charles Schwab Field.
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The Good Bite Gals
🍹Pre Game Warm Up: Best Places To Kill Time
Whether you’re here for a short time, the whole time or just a good time – there’s a chance you’ll be wondering how to pass some of that time between games. Or maybe Omaha’s infamous stormy summers delay the game. Whatever the reason, here’s a list of the places we think you’ll enjoy.
The Little Bohemia Neighborhood – Fizzy’s (Our Review) | Beercade | Tiny House Bar and more!
(7-minute drive)
The Mill Coffee and Tea – The cutest darn coffee shop you ever did see. Very art-deco meets library. Try a homemade pop tart while you’re there. (Our Review)
(8-minute drive)
Rocco’s – Home to the CWS-world famous jello shot contest (proceeds support local food banks in Omaha and on campus food banks of CWS teams!)
(2-minute drive, 7-minute walk)
🥞 1st Inning: Best Breakfast
Your hotel/motel/Airbnb might have a good enough selection, but if you want a menu full of comfort and flavor to start your day right, you can’t go wrong with any of these.
Good Evans – Elevated homestyle brunch with some of the friendliest Midwestern service you’ll find.
(15-minute drive)
Saddle Creek Breakfast Club – Good luck choosing what to eat here – everything is good! (Our Review)
(17-minute drive)
Le Peep – Your best bet for shorter wait times. Le Peep is one of those places with an expansive menu and yet, they do them all so well. A rare find!
(Multiple locations – closest is a 16-minute drive)
🍗 2nd Inning: Best Wings
You might think beef when you think of Nebraska – but our chicken wing game is strong, too! Never experienced double-dipped, char-buffed wings? You’re welcome in advance.
Tracks – Home of the world’s best chicken since 1965.
(15-minute drive)
Oscar’s – Get you some of them char-buffed, double-dipped wings!
(Multiple locations, both are a 25-minute drive)
The Salty Dog – Another excellent char-buffed wings. Good things take time, so prepare to wait.
(Multiple locations, closest is a 10-minute drive)
Everett’s – Must-try wing flavors: The Bubba, The Saucy Rossy and Peanut Sauce.
(18-minute drive)
🍕 3rd Inning: Best Pizza
There’s really no such thing as bad pizza, is there? Well if there is, we haven’t found it at these pizza joints.
Dolomiti – Our Italian friends tell us this is the real deal. (Our Review)
(3-minute drive, 11-minute walk)
La Casa Pizzeria – Everyone’s parents and grandparents love La Casa. Pizza with a side of nostalgia at this Omaha staple since 1953.
(Multiple locations, closest is 11-minute drive)
Tasty Pizza – Affordable and damn delicious personal pizzas. They sell big ones, too. But you have more toppings to choose from with the personal size. Pro-tip: Call ahead for pick-up.
(Multiple locations, closest is 8-minute drive)
Lighthouse – HUGE pizza slices. Get some extra dipping sauce. Rumor has it it’s ranch and sweet Thai chili sauce. Whatever it is, we want to bathe in it.
(15-minute drive)
Izzy’s Pizza Bus – Detroit-style pizza featured on Diner’s, Drive-ins and Dives.
(7-minute drive)
Casey’s – Gas station pizza? IYKYK.
(Multiple locations, closest is 6-minute drive)
🍦 4th Inning: Best Ice Cream
An ice cream break is always a good idea – especially with that sweltering Omaha heat. There will be lines, but if you’ve got time to kill – these are well worth the wait.
Coneflower – Ranked #2 on USA Today’s “10Best: Ice Cream” in the United States for 2025 and in the running again for 2026. Need we say more?
(Multiple locations, closest is 4-minute walk or 11-minute drive)
Ted & Wally’s – An Omaha staple since 1984, Ted & Wally’s makes every batch of ice cream the old fashioned way in century-old antique White Mountain freezers with rock, salt, and ice. It’s a taste and texture you can’t beat.
(Multiple locations, closest is a 6-minute drive or 25-minute walk)
eCreamery – Charming corner shop in historic Dundee.
(10-minute drive)
🍣 5th Inning: Best Sushi
We know what you’re thinking – sushi? In a land-locked state? But hear us out – the best of the best have rigorous overnight fish-sourcing. Eating is believing! (Pro-tip: Go during happy hour.)
Yoshitomo – Chef David Utterback is a James Beard Award finalist for the Midwest division. Prep your wallets and your palates!
(14-minute drive)
Blue – All-day happy hour on Sundays. Personal favorite rolls: Tidal Wave, Crunchy Blue, Crunchy L.A., Philadelphia, Super Aspagras and Hawaiian.
(Multiple locations, 7-minute drive or 24-minute walk)
Tokyo – All-you-can-eat – including apps. And all made fresh when you order. Best bang for your buck!
(7-minute drive or 24-minute walk)
Hiro – You have to try the Husker Roll – Tempura beef tenderloin, asparagus, cream cheese and eel sauce. Come on, we’re the beef state, after all!
(Multiple locations, 7-minute drive or 25-minute walk)
🥟 6th Inning: Best International Flavors
Omaha’s culinary scene is a true melting pot. The authentic international restaurants are among our favorite places to go because the families that run them put such care and passion into their food. Whether it’s one of these five or somewhere else, we’re confident you’ll love the food culture Omaha has to offer.
Bobo Noodles and Dumplings – House-made noodles and dumplings made fresh to order. (Our Review)
(2-minute drive or 10-minute walk)
Akarui – Poke, ramen, sushi, boba … it’s all so good! Our favorites were the appetizers and poke bowls. (Our Reviews: Part 1 | Part 2)
(4-minute drive or 13-minute walk)
Miranda’s Taquieria y Pupuseria – Authentic El Salvadorian right here in O-town. Get the pupusas and birria taco.(Our Review)
(16-minute drive)
Salween Thai – The best Pad Thai you’ll find in Omaha. Hands down.
(10-minute drive)
TO5 Indian – Revolving door of takeout orders – for good reason! (Our Review)
(15-minute drive)
🚙 7th Inning Stretch: Best Places Worth the Drive
We get it – you followed your team halfway across the country and are probably travel-tired and just want to stay close to the action. But if you’re up for it – we promise these spots will make good on the time and effort spent getting there.
Jukes Ale Works – A brewery featuring a delicious menu, including “wow that really works but I don’t know how” – salted caramel chicken wings. (Our Review)
(27-minute drive)
Hydes Slydes – Go for the burgers, stay for the loaded fries. No, go for the loaded fries. Whatever – just go.
(Our Review)
(24-minute drive)
YiaYia’s Pizza – Yes, it’s a drive. It’s a whole ‘nother city. But it’s also THAT good.
(60-minute drive)
Mantra – We’d go so far as to call it one of our best overall experiences, from first to final bite.
(Our Review)
(15-minute drive)
🍔 8th Inning: Best Burgers
We’re pretty sure you shouldn’t leave Omaha without having a real, honest-to-goodness great burger. And if we allowed it, we’re also pretty sure this particular inning could be ENDLESS; most places around here take their burger creations very seriously. But we think these are worth of being in your starting line up.
Dinkers (cash only) – Local neighborhood watering hole right off the interstate serving up what they claim to be Omaha’s Best Burger. We haven’t personally tried every burger in Omaha, but Dinkers ranks pretty high up there if you want that no-frills, greasy bar burger.
(8-minute drive)
Stella’s – Temporarily located at The Eagles on 209 W Mission Ave, Bellevue NE due to a fire. Be sure to check their Facebook for updates. Award-winning burgers at this fan-favorite!
(18-minute drive)
Twisted Cork Bistro – Specifically for the Twisted Cork Burger, which was featured on Food Network’s 50 State Burgers, best in Nebraska.
(16-minute drive)
Block 16 – We take farm-to-table pretty seriously here in Nebraska. And Block 16 does it well. Plus, Alton Brown said their Croque Garcon is his favorite burger in the United States.
(7-minute drive)
😌 9th Inning: Best Vibes
Drinks are more fun when sipped in cool places. We think you’ll dig these bars and speakeasies.
Edge of the Universe Benson – Coffee, cocktails and whimsy abound!
(14-minute drive)
Wicked Rabbit – Speakeasy located in Hotel Deco.
(6-minute drive)
Kaitei – Sake bar speakeasy located underneath Ika Ramen. Secret entrance is through the alleyway in the back.
(14-minute drive)
Laka Lono Rum Club – Underground tiki bar. Beware: The drinks are strong!
(7-minute drive, 25-minute walk)
Dubliner Pub – Very cool underground Irish pub. Great for small groups looking for chill Guinness vibes.
(7-minute drive, 23-minute walk)
Mr. Toad’s Pub – Features a cozy indoor “library” with church pews, shelves of old books and Tiffany-style stained glass. Be sure to look at a book or two – it’s an unspoken rule to leave a note behind. Leave your mark if you stop in!
(6-minute drive, 21-minute walk)
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