CuisineEthiopian
Price$
NeighborhoodMidtown
HoursTue-Sun 11:00-21:00; Mon closed
Last verified

Why locals love it: Sits on a side street that most Old Market visitors never turn down, invisible from the main cobblestone strip that draws the tourists.

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Location

Address: 4422 Cass St, Omaha, NE 68131

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Cumbia ★ 4.0

Latin American$Old MarketTue-Sun 11:00-22:00; Mon closed

Cumbia on South 16th has Colombian-inspired empanadas and tapas in a below-street-level room with no exterior sign, which is why most visitors never find it.

Why locals love it: The entrance is below street level with no exterior signage visible from the pavement, easy to pass entirely while walking along 16th Street.

Ika Ramen and Izakaya ★ 4.3

Japanese ramen$BensonTue-Thu 11:30-14:30, 17:00-21:00; Fri-Sat 11:30-14:30, 17:00-22:00; Sun 12:00-20:00; Mon closed

Ika Ramen on Maple Street simmers its tonkotsu broth for 18 hours and opens the Kaitei sake bar downstairs at weekends, a two-in-one most visitors miss.

Why locals love it: Benson's best ramen counter blends into Maple Street without a conspicuous entrance, and most visitors discover it only by following a local recommendation.

Fizzy's Fountain and Sweets ★ 4.1

American$BlackstoneDaily 10:00-21:00

Fizzy's Fountain on Farnam makes house sodas, hand-dipped ice cream, and pastries from a Blackstone counter most bar visitors walk past without noticing.

Why locals love it: Positioned on Blackstone as a dessert stop and understated among the evening bar and cocktail competition.

Cattle Call ★ 4.1

Cocktail bar$$Old MarketTue-Sat 17:00-01:00; Sun-Mon closed

Cattle Call near the Orpheum runs a late-night kitchen with burgers and cocktails in a no-reservation room that rewards those who look past the busier bars.

Why locals love it: No reservation system and minimal exterior signage near the Orpheum Theater, making it a walk-in discovery for those who venture past the busier bars.

All In Thyme ★ 4.3

Bakery$BensonTue-Sat 08:00-15:00; Sun-Mon closed

All In Thyme on Maple Street is a small bakery-cafe producing some of the best croissants in Omaha, often sold out before noon on weekends with no marketing.

Why locals love it: A small Maple Street bakery-cafe with no paid advertising, relying only on local word of mouth and a modest Instagram presence.

Kinaara ★ 4.4

Indian$$West OmahaTue-Sun 11:30-14:30, 17:00-21:30; Mon closed

Kinaara in a West Omaha strip mall is invisible without a local tip, with biryani and butter chicken ranked among Nebraska's best South Asian dishes.

Why locals love it: A strip-mall location in West Omaha with no connection to the downtown food-tourism trail makes it invisible to visitors without a local recommendation.

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