Art & Soul — Restaurant in Lincoln

I really don’t like writing but I’m visiting Lincoln, NE and I have happy tears and want to make sure you all get the opportunity to try this restaurant! Art & Soul is one of my FAVORITE places I’ve ever eaten!!! Unique food, healthy and fresh, decor was clean and modern, but warm and inviting at the same time. It’s family owned - in fact the whole family works there and still enjoys each other’s company outside of work 🙂. They design the decor, menu’s, and strategies as a family and they have definitely succeeded! To top off all the delicious food, my server and everyone who worked there had enthusiasm, smiles, personable, and genuine! In fact, another customer near me just stood up to leave, shook his server’s hand and said “Excellent service sir!”

For the food…..

This French toast is the best and most unique I’ve ever had! It’s covered in corn flakes with a cream cheese, strawberry, jalapeño filling! A little sweetness with a little heat - beautifully balanced flavors, unique, and it’s so perfect!

I also got the Benedict Hammy. Excellent! I’ve been searching for the perfect holladaise sauce for 13 years and I finally found it! The sauce actually has flavor- it has just the right amount of lemon in it but not too much! Also, the consistency wasn’t too thin or too thick - it was perfect! The candied ham added the perfect amount of flavor but didn’t overpower. The egg was cooked perfectly as well - not too runny and not overcooked!

The pita gravy nachos!!!! So unique and delicious! The gravy was loaded with flavor - but didn’t taste like I was eating straight up sausage.

Wow! The latte was delicious! I got the Snickerdoodle Butternut Latte and it was perfect! It didn’t taste burnt or watered down.

The Herbal Infused lemonade was amazing! (Mint, thyme, rosemary, dill, and lavender) I could actually taste the herbs! Also, a lot of time lemonade tastes water down or too sweet - not this one! Perfect in every way!

I would say this place is perfection!

Thank you for this unforgettable experience Art & Soul! I’ll be back!!!!!

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Recently dined at a nearby favorite Art & Soul. Started with the Greek Nachos, highly recommend! The roasted peppers, pickled onions, artichokes, all are incredibly tasty. Topped with amazing hummus, olive tapenade, balsamic, each delicious in their own right. Rounded out with cukes, pepperoncini, tomatoes, feta. So Freaking Good!

My husband saw the Meatloaf on their specials menu and got super excited. Had a moment when told they were out ☹️. Instead he went with the Bahn Mac. Beef, bbq, pickled veggies, and Sriracha. He loved it, said he'd totally get it again. It was the most complimentary he's ever been about mac & cheese 😆. Was also impressed with the Tomato Basil Feta Soup and Yummy Cappuccino ☕️.

I ordered a 1/2 sandwich, the Cheese Toastie, which I've had before. It's supposed to have 3 kinds of cheese and a garlic aioli. Unfortunately the filling was almost nonexistent. At 9 bucks I'm really hoping it was just a fluke. Super bummed 🫤. Conversely, the 1/2 Pear Pecan Salad (minus bacon) I also had was overflowing with toppings! Pears, cranberries, pecans, chunks of boursin, and a maple mustard dressing. 10 outta 10!

Lastly I enjoyed an Aloha Margarita. Layers of flavors, citrus and coconut. It was great! This place is a little on the pricey side but seems to prioritize quality ingredients. Service was attentive and collaborative. They also have a Grab & Go Cooler filled with soups, dips, desserts, bread, etc. If so inclined they offer various cooking classes, evenings with live music, and other events. It's a good page to follow...

I would have loved to have experienced this place given walking distance from my hotel and while the hostess was trying to make me feel welcomed (after all google said you were open for more than an hour after my arrival) some snotty young lady standing nearby, was quick to cut me off when I offered Google said 9pm closure. "Okay" before I could even finish my sentence. Shocking a primarily restaurant/Cafe establishment would have a kitchen close an hour before they actually close.

This lady (honestly lady is too respectful a term for her child Luke behavior). She clearly worked there but was off getting some takeout. Her whole demeanor and body language was rude, condescending and despite what the poor hostess was trying to communicate to me, made me feel very unwelcome in this establishment. The way she was over-talking the hostess led me to believe she was somehow in management which is absolutely shocking. I hope the owner looks at cameras and sees who the young lady was because no guest should be made to feel so unwelcomed in an establishment that is the backbone of the hospitality industry... even if it had been 10mins before fully closing (which again it was a solid hour and 10 mins before...