Mama's Arcade Cafe — Restaurant in Lincoln

I can always tell whether a diner is going to be good when they bring you the coffee. Most places brew the coffee too weak. This place the coffee was good and strong. The 3 meat omelet I had was made with lots of meat (sausage, ham, and crispy bacon) and the eggs were perfectly cooked (not overcooked). The home fries were excellent as well. Not mushy or overcooked, and looked hand-cut and fresh.

Even better it was like 20 bucks for two people. That’s gotta be pre-Covid pricing. A lot of places we go to are 30-35 bucks for two people…. Just for breakfast! Last but not least the place is a little small and cramped but the other patrons were super friendly and everyone seems to know each other. The staff were...

WOWEE. Mama's nourished us for breakfast and then some because we didn't think about eating food until later that night. Large and tasty portions, with cheap prices! The pancakes have a towering thickness your fork must climb to, and they reach a few inches off the plate's landscape inviting you to tangle with them daringly off the edge. Did I expect the possibility of games inside the cafe from the use of "Arcade" in the establishment's name? Yes, I will admit I did. And in all Honest Abe fashion that is why these pancakes became a mini-food challenge in my mind, the stack vs me. Come ready to game if you ordered...

A perfect picture of a timeless small town cozy diner. The food is top tier home cooking. The eggs were a tasty highlight and the Panwitch is highly recommended! We couldn’t have asked for better quality food! We had only one menu but they got a QR code on the tables for the kids these days. The service was also incredible. When my girlfriend and I walked in, we were greeted by a very friendly staff who regularly checked up on us. They really made us feel like we were family. They even wished us safe travels on our journey home as we headed out! We didn’t get to meet Mama...