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Lona and Steve Thompson are in the middle of the queue Saturday, out in the nose-numbing cold for 15 minutes, not quite close enough to read the “People Hate Us On YELP” sign on the front door of this small cafe strung with paper lanterns, hung with eclectic art, adorned with Mr. Potato Heads and plastic dinosaurs, and filled with the smells of simmering soups.
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People wait in a line that runs throughout the restaurant to order food on Saturday at Grateful Bread.
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EMILY HANEY, Journal Star
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Cate and Mark Flotree take a short break at Grateful Bread.
LARRY L. KUBERT, For the Journal Star
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12 places to eat and be seen in Lincoln
Grateful Bread/Freakbeat
Grateful Bread/Freakbeat Vegetarian, 1625 S. 17th St., serves vegetarian soul food. It's known for soups and mac and cheese.
Journal Star file photo
FireWorks
FireWorks, 5750 S. 86th St. (Old Cheney), is a popular spot for southeast Lincoln diners.
Journal Star file photo
Banhwich
Banhwich Cafe, 940 N. 26th St., is a popular Vietnamese/Asian Fusion place in north Lincoln offering 17 styles of sandwiches.
Journal Star file photo
Grata
Grata, 6891 A St. (Clocktower), features liquor and food as well as karaoke night, darts and more in an upscale atmosphere.
PHOTO BY LARRY L. KUBERT
Blue Orchid
Blue Orchid, 129 N. 10th Street in the Grand Manse building, has long been a trendy option serving Thai food.
Blue Orchid Facebook page
AmuManu
AmuManu Ramen Bar, 1451 O St., opened in April 2014 specializing in noodle bowls with homemade, flavorful broth.
JENNA VONHOFE/Lincoln Journal Star
HopCat
HopCat, 601 P St., opened in 2016 and has quickly become one of the trendiest places to go in Lincoln with an extensive selection of craft beers.
GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star file photo
Toast
Toast, 570 Fallbrook Blvd., has become one of the area's go-to restaurants and coffeehouses. The restaurant serves sandwiches, soups, salads and signature entrees in an eclectic atmosphere featuring reclaimed materials.
JENNA VONHOFE/Lincoln Journal Star
Blue Sushi Sake Grill
Blue Sushi Sake Grill, 808 R St., features -- you guessed it -- sushi and sake. This photo shows the dining room of the restaurant.
AMBER BAESLER/Lincoln Journal Star
Yia Yia's
Yia Yia's, 1423 O St. and at 70th and Van Dorn, is known for pizza by the slice and a large beer selection. The restaurant serves tasty hunks of bread with the pizza.
Journal Star file photo
Honest Abe's
Honest Abe's Burgers & Freedom, 840 N. 70th St., 8340 Glynoaks, 2662 Cornhusker and 126 N. 14th St., features numerous specialty burgers.
AMBER BAESLER/Lincoln Journal Star
Cultiva
Cultiva, known for its crepes, has a varied collection of diners and coffee drinkers. The coffee shop/restaurant has two locations, the original at 727 S. 11th St. and the new location at 3535 Holdrege St.
JENNA VONHOFE/Lincoln Journal Star
Venue
Venue Restaurant & Lounge, 4111 Pioneer Woods Drive, offers fine dining. The dinner menu includes hearth-baked dishes, fresh seafood, hand-cut steak and more.
Journal Star file photo
MoMo's
MoMo's Pizzeria at 7701 Pioneers Blvd. offers Neopolitan-style pizza in a stone hearth, wood-fired oven. The restaurant has an extensive menu of specialty cocktails, beers and wines.
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People wait in a line that runs throughout the restaurant on a Saturday at Grateful Bread.
- Journal Star file photo
People wait in a line that runs throughout the restaurant to order food on Saturday at Grateful Bread.
- EMILY HANEY, Journal Star
People wait in a line that runs throughout the restaurant to order food on Saturday at Grateful Bread.
- EMILY HANEY, Journal Star
People wait in a line that runs throughout the restaurant to order food on Saturday at Grateful Bread.
- EMILY HANEY, Journal Star
Cate and Mark Flotree take a short break at Grateful Bread.
- LARRY L. KUBERT, For the Journal Star
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