I’ve called Omaha home for the last five years now. That both feels like the blink of an eye and a lifetime. When I moved here, I was 22 years old. I had just graduated college and was married two weeks prior.
The only time I had been to the Midwest before I moved here was when Josh’s job flew us out to scout out the area. I knew absolutely nothing about the area and had no idea what to expect. I just knew I was excited to start our life together and for our first big adventure. We found our apartment, bought a car, started our careers and began building a life.
Five years later and Omaha truly feels like home. I love the Midwest. The people, the cost of living, and the quality of life truly can’t be beat. Omaha is a thriving city with so much talent and so many opportunities. I feel proud to call Omaha home and I love to support the stores and local businesses that make this community so great. If you’re looking to support more local business in 2019, look no further. Here are my very favorite local Omaha shops and restaurants.
My guide to the best local Omaha shops + restaurants
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Restaurants
Omaha has such a good food scene. This list is not all-inclusive by any means, but here are some of my favorites!
Breakfast
American
- Au Courant
- Stirnella
- Blatt Beer & Table
- Marks Bistro
- Kitchen Table
- Block 16
- Society 1854
- J. Coco
- Timber Wood Fire Bistro
- M’s Pub
Deli
Pizza
- Dante Pizzeria Napoletana
- La Casa Pizzeria
- PITCH
- Via Farina
- Noli’s Pizzeria
- Lighthouse Pizza & Fries
Italian
Mexican
Mediterranean
Asian
Indian
Ethiopian
Cajun
Vegan
French
Bakery
Ice Cream
Coffee
- A Hill of Beans
- Scooters
- Archetype Coffee
- Zen Coffee Company
- Amateur Coffee
- Aromas Coffeehouse
- Hardy Coffee Co.
- Himalayan Java
Tea
For another local’s picks, check out Kim from Oh My! Omaha’s list of 33 must-try restaurants in Omaha.
Shopping
These stores are my go-to for locally made items to gift and display, as well as for unique fashion pieces to add to my closet. Some of the makers live slightly outside of Omaha, but they are too good to miss!
Home goods
Makers
- The Object Enthusiast
- Wax Buffalo
- Kathi Kubik Geringer
- The Anastasia Co.
- Pacha Soap
- Inclosed Letterpress Co.
- Andrea Stein
- Julia Mason Art
- chiartadesigns
- enGrained
- ABP Works
- Omaha Screen Co.
- Ramona & Ruth
- Tori Denae
- Ceramics by Meesha
- Stubborn Dog Artwork
- Tasty Good Toffee
- Reboot Roasting
Fashion
- Four Sisters Boutique
- McLovin
- Nouvelle Eve
- Luvbird Boutique
- The Simple Man
- Denim Saloon
- Little Mango
Questions of the Day: Omaha friends: did I miss any of your favorite restaurants and shops? Non-Omaha friends: what are your favorite local shops and restaurants in your area?
In collaboration with First National Bank of Omaha as a way to inspire a community of supporting local. All thoughts and opinions are, as always, my own.
Wow, you live in a good place where there’s a variety of good local food offered. I guess it’s really nice staying there. Thank you for sharing Omaha. :0)
Oh wow! Omaha looks like a foodie’s and shopper’s paradise. I’m bookmarking this one. Thanks!
My grandparents used to live in Omaha and whenever my brothers and I visited, they only took us to Godfather’s Pizza. Sounds like Grandpa was holding out!
This is a wonderful list for those planning to visit Omaha. Hopefully I’ll get there someday.
Nebraska looks like such a serene place to call home; I’ve never been, but would love to visit one day!
Thanks for this! My girlfriends are planning a weekend trip to Omaha this Spring! (its kinda a half way point for us :)) Any recommendations on where to stay to be part of all the action? Do you have a post floating around about a girls weekend trip in Omaha? Thanks!
You did an awesome job compiling this list of Omaha’s fab eateries and other places! Fantastic! It’s very informative and a great read for resource to visitors of the place.
What a wonderful guide to Omaha shops! If I ever visit now I will have a great detailed guide on where to go!
I love shopping local places. Thanks for the list and for sharing some interesting places to stop by.
It takes time to get used to certain areas when you move to a new place. Glad Omaha has become home to you. It’s always nice to support locals.
To be he honest, I have never been to Omaha and when I think about Omaha, foodie’s paradise does not come to mind. However, see your post with all of the delicious looking food and modern restaurants has changed my mind. I need to plan a visit soon! Thank you.
What a fabulous list of places to visit while in Omaha! Will definitely refer to your post before I visit.
I want to try Coneflower Creamery as I love ice cream and gelato. What a good listing! I hope to visit all of it in Omaha.
Thanks for including eCreamery Erin, they will be happy to be part of your list. I will save this list when my sister comes to town. I havent been to all of these places
Oh my gosh – I have only been in Omaha for 3 years but we have very similar taste! Love, love, love SO many of the makers, shops, and especially restaurants listed above. (Coneflower Creamery, Mula, and Pitch are my go-to’s!)
I think you’d also like Whisk + Measure bakery, (not gonna lie, I love it so much I work there now.) Everything is made from scratch, is DELICIOUS, and we serve Reboot Roasting coffee!
Definitely try Yoshitomo for sushi!!
Myrtle and Cypress for coffee!!
Well Grounded Coffee and Muglife Coffee are also great coffee shops in Omaha.
Love this list Erin!
I do think SPRUCE is one amazing home goods/gifts store that could be added here!
And as mentioned Yoshitomo is amazing sushi!
Thanks for including us on your list!!
Thanks for making this list! I’m planning a weekend in Omaha now, these are great!
This is so enticing!! My SO would love to go there and with these pics? Would be dying to have a trip. Thx for the tips!