'Laid-Back' Nebraska Eatery Named Best 'Casual' Restaurant In The State

By Logan DeLoye

August 8, 2025

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Somewhere between the chaos of a drive-thru and the commitment of a three-course meal with linen napkins exists a sweet spot in the dining world.

It’s the place you go when you want your food fast but still want the option to sit down, breathe, and eat with actual silverware. Casual enough for jeans, fast enough for your lunch hour, and tasty enough to text a friend mid-bite to brag about your meal.

Some meals are meant to be quick. Others are meant to be enjoyed. But every now and then, a place comes along that manages to do both without breaking a sweat. It’s not fancy, but it’s far from forgettable. The food comes out fast, the atmosphere is relaxed, and somehow it all just works.

Whatever the secret recipe is, LoveFood found the one Nebraska spot that does it better than the rest.

According to LoveFood's list, the best fast, casual restaurant in Nebraska is Block 16 in Omaha.

Here's what LoveFood had to say about the best fast, casual restaurant in the state:

"Street food goes farm-to-table at friendly Block 16 in Omaha. Sloppy pulled pork rolls, crispy fried chicken thighs, and gooey bacon and Brie grilled sandwiches are all on the menu (along with free high fives from the friendly team). Here, things have the potential to get messy in the most delicious way possible – just take the unmissable Duck Duck Goose Fries for proof. This take on poutine muddles duck confit, crispy skin, cheese curds, mayo, gravy, and sweet-and-sour gooseberry gastrique sauce over a basket of fresh-from-the-fryer fries."

Check out LoveFood for a continued list of the best fast casual restaurants across the country.

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