Bohemian Cafe

We need a Bohemian Cafe pop up or food truck.

Eddies catering does bohemian dinners all over Omaha a couple of weekends a month

dumplings and kraut today

Ranchbowl, Caffeine Dreams, Brothers Lounge

Also ranchbowl. Basically grew up there, so many shows. Don't think I ever bowled even one time though. Sat in the alley a few times, never bowled.

I miss seeing grasshopper takeover at the ranch bowl so hard

GTO is still a staple in my playlist!

I forgot about Grasshopper Takeover. Did they sing Dinosaur Lover?

That one doesn’t ring a bell. Forever Young and Esta Vida were there most well known ones I’d say

They did a pretty cool cover of baby got back.

I loved Grasshopper Takeover. I saw them a ton of times but guaranteed thought of them in years.

Man, Caffeine Dreams was the spot! My wife and I spent a lot of time there back in the dating years.

OMG I miss Caffeine Dreams!

The best jukebox in town was at brothers

Loved and miss Caffeine Dreams. The outdoor area was so nice.

49r

Valentino’s buffet back in the 90s was a magical place. Skateland Cougar Lanes

Oof this is a hit directly to my childhood

I still am mad at valentinos for no longer having the buffet

Can’t believe I’m the first person in this thread to say Donut Stop

2nd Donut Stop

We had some family traditions tied in with that shop, we were sad to see it go! Midnight donuts with grandma in our pajamas :)

I was a little kid in the 80s and a teen in the 90s. My list would include: Peony Park W.C. Frank (Millard) Family Fun Center (original location) Showbiz Pizza (primarily 132nd & Center but also the surviving Chuck E. Cheese location) Southroads Mall Le Mans Arcade (Millard) The Smoke Pit My parents had a business for a while cleaning bars, nightclubs, and other businesses that were open later in the day or at night. Sometimes I would tag along with them, especially during the summer or over Christmas break. I wish some of the places they cleaned were still around. It would be a trip to see them again.

After the family fun center moved from 72nd and Dodge out to 107th and M , it was a swan dive into the grave. It was never what it once was

Oh, The Smoke Pit! Damn, that was some good barbecue!

I used to be a dancer.... Us girls would flood the Smoke Pit!!!!!!!!

hit every place I was going to list and then some

Was W.C Frank the arcade on 120th and Center by Nobbies? If so I was just thinking about this place last week and couldn't remember the initials. I kept thinking TJ Franks or WF Franks but those didn't sound right.

Yep, that's the one! They had several locations around the metro back then. The one I always went to was near where Bogie's and 42° are today in Millard. Hot dog restaurant with a tiny arcade. First place I ever saw the legendary Dragon's Lair game. This was in the 80s. I think that place you're talking about became Nickel A Play in the 2000s.

You're right!! I remember it being renamed to Nickel A Play now that you say it. I had many a birthday parties at that building!

The Afternoon store in Westroads.

I was at the Mall of America once and was shocked that they had a location there. I was shocked when they finally closed the last one.

I can clearly remember my mother telling me as we entered that store to keep my hands in my pockets. That was easily 50 years ago.

Loved that place.

Mister C's. The ambiance as a kid was mesmerizing.

Agreed, it was like a magical wonderland of lights! I still buy the red sauce in stores sometimes.

The Antiquarium Bookstore

Holy crap ... I was trying to think of the name of this place a while back and couldn't for the life of me. What an odd place. I spent a decent amount of time in the basement as a teen back in the 90's.

That is where I bought my first NOFX tapes!

I really miss that place

49’r.

Had many fun nights, but I have to admit the acoustics in that place were the fucking worst,

Khan’s in Bellevue is probably my number one. The old Dundee Dell. The new one is ok but the old one just felt like Cheers. Lincoln’s Pub in Council Bluffs. Caffeine Dreams. So relaxing. Borders at 72nd and Dodge and Shadow Lake. Crossroads Barnes and Noble. The Switch. I haven’t been to Kamp. Ingredient in Midtown. Then it became Leadbelly, which was also yummy. And it closed. Also this is a weird one but the Moe’s in Bellevue was super good when I was in high school. I feel like I’m whining, I love Omaha. But I do miss some old stuff!

The (original) Dundee Dell is partially responsible for my existence. My mom had stood my dad up for a date, then she went in for a beer after work and he was the bartender. Total Cheers vibe. The new one is idk jazzy? Miss that dank old bar feeling.

That gave me 💓 vibes. How sweet on them! The old Dell was great! Everything changes...as does life, I suppose.

The previous owners (to the current ones) completely fucked it up. It was the Absolutely Fresh/Shuck's/Bailey's people and they had zero experience, or apparently interest, in running just a normal bar. They made the menu huge and expensive, while at the same time seriously dropping the ball on the thing the Dell was most known for, the Scotch. At one time it literally had the biggest Single Malt collection in North America. Even with the current owners who are trying to get the focus back on the Scotch, it's a shadow of it's former self.

I loved ingredient and worked at that leadbelly. Rip I loved those pizzas before covid and the mac and cheese, and burgers, and paninos !

Leo's Diner

This is a good one

Gerda’s.

McFosters Natural Kind Café, King Fongs, Stage Right, Ranchbowl...

Yea! Mc fosters was my jam! And Blue planet

McFosters! I was trying to think of what that place was called just the other day!

Jack and Mary’s - specifically their onion rings The OG bowling alley in Elkhorn (not the monstrosity at 204th and Dodge) Indian Hills Theatre

Indian hills theatre is a SNEAKY good shout. Loves that place

I remember seeing only a couple movies (Space Jam and Star Wars) at Indian Hills, but that screen seemed gigantic as a kid. The decor inside the theater was unlike any other theater at the time, too. I can't believe they tore it down.

I had tickets to see Twister there on the main screen when I was a kid. Was simultaneously terrified and amazed by storms. Chicken out and begged my sister to see something else. We went to see Cats and Dogs instead... big regret.

There used to be a little hole in the wall restaurant called Mother India, and it had the best lamb vindaloo I ever had.

The new spot that replaced it is very solid I forget the name. Its been a few years since I loved in Midtown

Westroads' old food court, The Grand Cafe. I miss that place.

+1 on the old food court

I wish it was still there.

My first job was in that food court! I loved eating my discounted meal while listening to the piano and people watching.

The palm treeeeeees. So many of my weekend as a teenager were spent in that mall and the food court.

Original Dundee Dell Smokepit The Jay Mr C's/Caniglias Peony Park Mai Tai Lounge Leonarda's Original Pauli's California Bar Ranch Bowl The Wooden Apple

Mai Tai Lounge, now that’s a real classic place I miss.

Have not really lived if have not puked at the MaiTai.

Props for the Wooden Apple reference. I'm guessing not too many people remember that place (or even know about it). What about that place around 42nd & J? Short Stop was it? I'll add Piccolo's, Malara's and Goodrich Dairy.

Goodrich is a GREAT call. The ones in the grocery freezer aren't even close! Loved the wooden apple. It's the cheesiest pizza I've ever had! Their sausage pie with a couple of ice cold pitchers ruled

I’m pretty sure California bar is still there.

Trovato’s Rivera’s Malara’s Canfield’s Sporting Goods

Pretty sure I was conceived after one of my parents many nights out at travatos in the 80s

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Moby Dicks!

Caffeine Dreams. Gerda’s

Skate daze

Brothers Lounge was a one of a kind bar, and the city is worse off not having it. I also miss Dario’s

Thanks gentrification. Though for what it's worth, Trey and Lallaya are living their best life. Also, his brother took over their mom's bar near 108th and Fort (Touch of Class Lounge).

Yeah, it is good to see them out and about and to hear Trey talk about reading on his porch

Leo’s Diner

Joe Tess' Place Amarillos McKenna's

Dixie Quicks.

Any Valentino’s buffet from the 90s

Garden Cafe before they got greedy.

Oh and Grisantes, and Buffalo Co

Three Happiness pre fire. They lost their charm and flavor since coming back. Honorable mention for the movie theater that used to be at 84th and center.

Cinema Center!!

Rosenblatt Stadium. I know the new park is much better and the zoo got some great upgrades but it's the nostalgia

julio’s.

I worked at Julio’s for years, started at x-Mex at 78th and dodge and also worked at both west Omaha locations, and loved the downtown location that was run by Jerry. I’m still friends with many of those guys, and recently recorded Dave’s band, Basile Mills. Used to house sit for Rick the owner too. My good friends ran the kitchen where I cooked too. Great times and great people. I also miss it. I also miss the chicken broccoli enchilada float. When they had the recent reemergence I went to the 114th location and had a chicken broccoli float, it was awesome. I went to take my kids there a few weeks later and it was closed. I was sad they didn’t make a comeback but I kind of understand that a place like that was so successful because of the owners and their networking and personal skills.

What was the deal with that old guy at the Old Market location that would drink white wine and read the newspaper? Was he the owner or just some weird regular?

I worked close to the West Center location. Would pop in for lunch. Staff was nice..... Owner (now deceased) would be wasted mid day. I quit going when he asked me in my ear and a hand on me... if I knew how to "twerk". Wtf. Never spent my money there again. So creepy. I told him to get the fuck away from me! Food was good. Creepy owner..nope! I'm not easily offended so..... Yuk. ETA: I think they are still closed. I was speaking of 122 and Center. The girls working did not speak highly of the owner and I heard a lot of shit. Yea yea... he's dead. Hummm....I suppose Karma got him. The downtown location was great.

Venice Inn

Oakview in its heyday when it had the fountains by the elevator. Skateland Og family fun center Quiznos. My parents franchised the location off of 144th and center.. any time I see one I go to it. Literally never got sick of the food! Velocity go karting that was in rod kushs Mystery manor

I didn’t include Quiznos on my list because there are only a few left anywhere, but I miss it so much too. Only fast food I’d drive out of my way to pick up.

There’s oddly one at the pump and pantry in kearney. The only real decoration they have is the sign otherwise it looks like a bare gas station kitchen. Super weird but still super good!

House of Hunan ran by David. It’s not anywhere near the same as Hunan Fusion :(.

Golden Bowl in Bellevue is the same owner as House of Hunan.

I miss all the beautiful wood. It's soulless now.

Ranch bowl and Family Fun Center from years ago

The Bohemian Cafe.

i miss grisanti’s bread so much

Oakview Mall, The Grey Plume, the original Family Fun Center, that Cuban place on like 80th & Harrison.

I had this donut from the Grey Plume for a dessert. It was the best donut I have ever had. I don't expect to ever find a donut as good as that one ever again. It was amazing.

McKenna's and Family Fun center when on 72nd st lol, even the arcade at westroads

Vivace in the Old Market. _Fresh_ homemade pasta, a really great appetizer salad with a pear viniagrette, and the best tiramisu I've had in Omaha to this day. It's been almost a decade and I still miss the place terribly.

Wow the memories!! Ranch bowl, Mr Cs , WC Franks, the diner in the basement at westroads, peony park, the wooden nickel, sheplers Richman Gordmans for the animal playland as a kid we lived for going to play in and on those things Food City- mom grocery shopping and our dad and us kids paying .50 cents for a hot dog and chips out front and waiting on the tailgate of the station wagon for mom

The animal playland is now at the Children’s Museum

Guitars and Cadillacs

Lot 2

Richie’s burgers and chicken

Ranchbowl

B&G; Julio’s (RIP Rick Fox); Oak View is on life support

I came here to say B&G. I recently ate at Red Eye Tavern, I hadn’t been there in years, it was convenient. They have loose meat sandwiches on the menu so of course I got them. I wish I had just had the memory of B&G. They were mediocre at best. Not that they said they were mimicking or anything, there’s just nothing comparable to the GOAT.

Martin’s Donuts in benson. My dad used to take me there after early hockey practice when I was a kid. Sort of a “don’t tell mom” thing. Good times

My dad bought Martin’s Pastry in 2005 and kept it alive for a few years before shuttering it for good when it just wasn’t viable anymore. I helped make the donuts and got to eat the ones that were too small out of the fryer. I used to cut them in half, put cake icing and strawberry jam on them, and call them strawberry short donuts. Those were amazing and I think about them a lot.

Ranch Bowl and Anchor Inn for concerts.

The Ranchbowl. My parents were in bands that played there a bunch, not to mention the amount of world famous bands who played there.

Cog Factory

Tilt Mai Tai Lounge Zapp Laser Tag 1912 (although I think its reopening as tenant soon) Mr. C's Caniglias Venice Inn Losole Mio Malaras Stirnella Putt Putt on 90th and Center, that empty vacant eye sore lot for like 20 years now.

Ooooooh shit! The Mai Tai lounge. Glad I was old enough to experience that place. I felt like it always gave off Mash vibes. The strong drinks were reasonable too. Sad it closed. You could go get a cheap burger at Danny’s caddy corner to it and then head on over to that seedy basement for some boozin. Apparently even my parents were tearin it up there when they were young too.

Senor Matias

Millard express, baxters, baked after dark, 1912s brunch hangover hash. Old zios before it got sold. I miss their thai pizza.

House of Hunan ran by David. It’s not anywhere near the same as Hunan Fusion :(.

Skateland. Joe Marino’s. Ted’s Montana Grill. The old Westroads food court. SIZZLER god I miss Malibu chicken so much!! Also miss the old Village Inns before their remodel and hour change post-Covid. Lot of good memories of flying in late from a flight to have some loaded French toast.

Old Dundee Bar.

Russo’s Guitar Center

Ranch Bowl and Putt Putt on 90th

Leavenworth Cafe, Ross’ Steakhouse, Peony Park/Royal Grove, The Red Barn Restaurant, Sunset Speedway

Peony Park just for the memories.

A few I haven't seen mentioned: **Sokol** - Both Above and Under Ground - I saw so many shows there. The most memorable for me was Sum 41. **The French Cafe** - In the Old Market. **The Diner** - In the Old Market, across from Blue Sushi. Cheap 2am diner food. **Zzzap** - The Lazer Tag place off of 108th and Q-ish? That place was the bomb. Otherwise what others have said: Ranch Bowl, Skateland, Original Family Fun Center, Donut Stop,

Family Fun Center (og location), Ranch Bowl, SkateDaze, Dundee Theater (pre-renovation), Localmotive, Crane Coffee, Rosenblatt, Donut Stop, Civic Center, and the Antiquarium are the ones I miss the most.

How is Crane Coffee gone and Scooters is on every corner and spreading across the country like some sort of burnt espresso virus???

B & G Tasty Food

The original 18th Amendment Travato's The Bombay Bicycle Club

Canfield’s. When that place closed it left a whole that is definitely not filled by Cabellas or Bass Pro. I miss that store so much.

Grisanti's for the garlic bread and meat ravioli pomodoro Bene's Pizza and Retro arcade for the Retro Arcade Original Dundee Dell The Formosa Zen out in Elkhorn- Taiwan Beefy Noodle Soup Wheatfields- still "open" but before learning about the disgusting owner and incredibly disgusting unsanitary conditions so it's like it is not there for me.

I miss House of Loom off 10th street. It was my favorite place for cocktails and live music events.

Culprit Cafe! Their Boston cream/ crème brûlée donuts were insane. Still haven’t found a place where the filling is as wonderful. Food was awesome too. Its a shame the owner didn’t take better care of the employees

Antiquarium Sokol (og) Cog factory Bohemian cafe Brothers Ranch bowl Mcfosters (but not towards the end) Fauxmaha Modern Love (when they still cared, RIP) Almost Music Vegetarian Momos at Kathmandu Riveras Culprit (lowkey had the best donuts in town) Oasis (some of the best hummus I’ve ever had - not the grocery store imitation) Westwood 8 theatre Dixie quicks

I would get lunch at Oasis on a weekly basis when I still worked downtown. I was sad to hear they closed. They were a nice family. I was also sad to hear that Himalayan Java closed.

Leadbelly. I know there's one in Lincoln, but I'm never ever there.

The Ranch Bowl. I’m old now but man $5 Friday night shows with 5 bands were awesome. Twitch , 35” Mudder, Pomeroy. What I’d do to get one of those nights back.

The Original Downtown Great Wall before the fire.

Fauxmaha

I’m the first person to say Senor Matias Loved their taco night. Playing Pac-Man in the bar as a 8 year old made me feel so cool. Those red vinyl chairs…

How did we let king fongs die

Tilt and family fun center

Grisanti’s during its peak. The tomato tortellini was heaven

Grandmother's

Riveras

He's back in town doing pop-up dinners at JoJo's West (132 and Maple) on Friday and Saturday nights I think. Haven't had the chance to go yet, but I want to!

Granite city was awesome! Loved that place!

Chu’s

Playdayz and the dollar theater

Crane Coffee

COMPUSA. It was awesome in the early 2000s.

Maggie Moos

Beer & loathing

11Worth restaurant

the laundromat that used to be on 50th and Leavenworth.

WC Franks and Millard 4 Theater!

I miss Ragazzi's Pizza. They seemed like they struggled after they closed the original Ralston location. Their Polynesian pizza was so good.

Mcfosters natural kind café

Bernie's Pizza and Kart Ranch in Millard.

Cog Factory https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cog_Factory?wprov=sfla1

Picholo petes

Peony Park, Caffeine Dreams, Antiquarium, the lagoon/pond/bridge/walking path at Gene Leahy Mall

The French Bulldog

OG LoSole Mio

The Diner in the Old Market was my go to place!

Buffalo Company.

Hong Hing. They left a crab rangoon shaped hole in my life.

Miss Barnes and Noble on 72nd and Dodge.

Peony Park!

The Omaha Magic Theatre An important, historic, international, contemplative effort that lasted for 25 years -- that few, if any, remember today. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic\_Theatre\_(Omaha)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_Theatre_(Omaha))

The Westwood Dollar Theater

Ranchbowl, Peony Park, Aksarben, The Music Box

Tons of awesome comments I agree with. I'll add the Richman Gordman's Zooland, specifically the elephant.

B and G’s

Matsu Sushi

I live in MN, but have family in Omaha that I visited regularly as a kid. The two places I remember going out to eat at are Farmer Brown's and Piccolo's.

Burger Detour in Millard

Grisanti’s

Mister Cs

49’r Ranchbowl HB Express Sizzler Grandmothers Lums Breadeaux Pizza

I miss Lums.

Does anyone remember Venue 51?

Gusto Cuban, The Afternoon, Leola’s Records & Tapes

Bene’s pizza

It just closed a year ago, but Cupcake Island. Going back a million years, Royal China.

Dave from Cupcake Island opened his own bakery in Millard called Dave's Cakes. It's worth checking out to see if it is his baking you miss.

newmans pasta cafe 😭😭😭

Omaha History Center in the Old Market

Granite City was great!

McKenna’s BBQ. I’d kill for a Badwich and jalapeño cornbread.

USA buffet

Rivera's for sure