Supporting local: my favorite Omaha restaurants and shops

January 21, 2019

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

Pin me!

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

Deli

Pizza

Italian

Pasta Amore

Mexican

Mediterranean

Asian

Indian

French

Bakery

Ice Cream

Coffee

Tea

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

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

Makers

Fashion

[Tweet "A guide to Omaha's best local restaurants and shops @visitomaha #omaha #shoplocal"] 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.