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Supporting local: my favorite Omaha restaurants and shops

January 21, 2019 22 Comments

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

Omaha's Best Local Restaurants and Shops - Her Heartland Soul

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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

  • WheatFields Eatery & Bakery
  • Saddle Creek Breakfast Club
  • Over Easy
  • Early Bird

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

  • Swartz’s Deli
  • Bagel Bin

Pizza

  • Dante Pizzeria Napoletana
  • La Casa Pizzeria
  • PITCH
  • Via Farina
  • Noli’s Pizzeria
  • Lighthouse Pizza & Fries

Italian

  • Pasta Amore

Mexican

  • Mula Mexican Kitchen & Taquileria
  • Hook + Lime
  • Lina’s
  • La Mesa Mexican Restaurant

Mediterranean

  • Della Costa
  • Amsterdam Falafel & Kabob

Asian

  • Saigon Surface
  • Blue Sushi Sake Grill
  • Laos Thai Kitchen

Indian

  • Himalayas
  • Curri Fine Indian Cuisine

Ethiopian

  • Lalibela Ethiopian Cuisine of Omaha

Cajun

  • Herbe Sainte

Vegan

  • Modern Love

French

  • La Bouvette
  • Le Voltaire

Bakery

  • Culprit Cafe
  • Le Petite Paris
  • Farine + Four
  • Le Quartier Bakery & Cafe

Ice Cream

  • Coneflower Creamery
  • eCreamery Ice Cream and Gelato
  • Ted & Wally’s

Coffee

  • A Hill of Beans
  • Scooters
  • Archetype Coffee
  • Zen Coffee Company
  • Amateur Coffee
  • Aromas Coffeehouse
  • Hardy Coffee Co.
  • Himalayan Java

Tea

  • Artemis Teas
  • The Tea Smith

For another local’s picks, check out Kim from Oh My! Omaha’s list of 33 must-try restaurants in Omaha.

Supporting Local: My favorite places to shop and eat in Omaha - Mulhall's

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

  • Urban Bark
  • Made in Omaha
  • Mulhall’s
  • hutch
  • The Afternoon

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
A guide to Omaha’s best local restaurants and shops @visitomaha #omaha #shoplocal

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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. 

Comments

  1. artchee says

    January 22, 2019 at 3:25 am

    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)

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  2. Stacie says

    January 22, 2019 at 6:30 am

    Oh wow! Omaha looks like a foodie’s and shopper’s paradise. I’m bookmarking this one. Thanks!

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  3. Geeky Daddy says

    January 22, 2019 at 8:10 am

    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!

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  4. Marcie W. says

    January 22, 2019 at 8:43 am

    This is a wonderful list for those planning to visit Omaha. Hopefully I’ll get there someday.

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  5. Sara says

    January 22, 2019 at 12:00 pm

    Nebraska looks like such a serene place to call home; I’ve never been, but would love to visit one day!

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  6. Jessica Nesseler says

    January 22, 2019 at 3:23 pm

    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!

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  7. StylishGeek says

    January 22, 2019 at 4:29 pm

    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.

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  8. Kiwi says

    January 22, 2019 at 6:07 pm

    What a wonderful guide to Omaha shops! If I ever visit now I will have a great detailed guide on where to go!

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  9. Fatima says

    January 22, 2019 at 9:30 pm

    I love shopping local places. Thanks for the list and for sharing some interesting places to stop by.

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  10. Heather Barber McMechan says

    January 22, 2019 at 9:33 pm

    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.

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  11. Autumn Murray says

    January 23, 2019 at 6:33 am

    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.

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  12. SharonKay says

    January 23, 2019 at 9:21 am

    What a fabulous list of places to visit while in Omaha! Will definitely refer to your post before I visit.

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  13. Emmanuel Damian says

    January 27, 2019 at 9:07 am

    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.

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  14. joni says

    January 27, 2019 at 10:43 am

    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

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  15. Amy says

    January 28, 2019 at 8:54 am

    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!

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  16. Jenny says

    January 28, 2019 at 9:36 am

    Definitely try Yoshitomo for sushi!!

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  17. Jenny says

    January 28, 2019 at 9:38 am

    Myrtle and Cypress for coffee!!

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  18. Bethany says

    January 28, 2019 at 11:39 am

    Well Grounded Coffee and Muglife Coffee are also great coffee shops in Omaha.

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  19. Billy says

    January 31, 2019 at 10:37 pm

    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!

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  20. Denim Saloon says

    February 2, 2019 at 1:11 pm

    Thanks for including us on your list!!

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  21. MacKensie says

    May 15, 2019 at 10:22 am

    Thanks for making this list! I’m planning a weekend in Omaha now, these are great!

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  22. Kiki says

    October 29, 2019 at 4:26 am

    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!

    Reply

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