The Egg & I
1601 Q St,Ste A, Lincoln, NE, 68508
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Address :
1601 Q St,Ste A
Lincoln, NE, 68508 - Phone (402) 476-3444
- Website https://www.theeggandirestaurants.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :6:00 am - 2:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Breakfast
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Tanner H.
After hearing about this franchise's arrival to Lincoln I finally decided to give it a go with a friend of mine for a late morning breakfast. There's very little breakfast options (especially sit down restaurants) for Lincoln's downtown, so right away it sticks out as a good option when looking for a nice breakfast location or a quality hangover grub joint. It shares parking with a few businesses, but there's plenty of spots to go around. The interior was clean and bright, seemed a bit more inviting and cheery than a typical Perkins or Village Inn option. We were greeted and seated in a booth. All their booths seem big enough to seat 6 people, plenty of room. Food and drink - I ordered their Colorado Jack Scramble and was pleasantly surprised. The eggs were great, I can tell when diners use REAL eggs so that stood out to me above all. The bacon and toast accompaniments were also fantastic, not too greasy or buttery. Everything just tasted especially clean compared to their competition's offerings. My friend got The Flapper (recommended by our server), which is a HUGE whole wheat pancake with eggs and meat. He said is was light and fluffy and one of the best whole wheat pancakes he has ever had. The coffee is very typical diner coffee, little to no flavor but gets the job done. Overall, we were both very impressed. There were many healthy options for those that prefer less of the fatty offerings that typically come with a diner breakfast.The price tag on their meals may be a bit alarming (it's tough to walk out of their for under $12 per person after all is said and done), but the portion sizes around enough to make you forget about your pocket book. Service - Cheery and welcoming, offered excellent recommendations and were all very will to assist however they could. If they were helping customers, they were busy keeping the restaurant nice and tidy - which pays off big time, the place stands out to me for is tidiness. This definitely won't be my last visit to The Egg & I. I was pleasantly surprised with most every aspect of the eatery and look forward to venturing onto new dishes in my next visit! They take what other typical chain diners do, and do it a little better for the same cost.
(4)Joel G.
Decent breakfast place. Had the french toast. It was fine. Pretty clean and new interior. Wi-fi is a plus.
(3)Janet L.
Been here twice. The mangager is very friendly and helpful and when he saw that I was wearing running clothes, he told me about their healthy options! They don't use a fryer, and although you can find your sausage and gravy, you can also get a very good vegetable omlette and oatmeal. Very friendly staff. Good service! They gave us a coupon for being first time visitors.
(4)Tim B.
Very clean restaurant. Nice, friendly servers. Tried the Hiker's Benedict and loved it -- well portioned, nicely cooked. The poached eggs were the perfect blend of runny yet done. Same for the bacon -- not limp but certainly not black. A little higher priced than I expected, but all in all it was a pleasant experience and I plan to return!
(4)Jonathan F.
Good portion size, food is better than Ihop's.
(4)Nancy T.
On our way out of Lincoln we had time for one last meal, and chose to go to The Egg and I for breakfast. The people of Lincoln are extremely nice and the same was true of our server. He advised that the apple pancake was his favorite and that was indeed a good choice -- a large whole wheat pancake with granola in it for a little crunch, yummy cinnamon butter on top, some sliced apple baked right in. My DH and I usually order one sweet and one savory breakfast and share them both. This was a perfect sweet choice. For the savory side, I chose a "build your own omelette" with avocado, chorizo and cheddar-jack cheese. The cheese was a little spare, but the sausage was perfectly spicy, and I love avocado on or in anything. Alongside, there were "ranch potatoes" -- these were a little dull, some cubed fried potatoes that sorta looked like cafeteria fare. But the sourdough toast was perfect -- hot, fresh, crispy, tangy, and it came already buttered which I appreciate. The coffee was okay -- not great, but he did leave the pot on the table, and that's always convenient. In all it was a very nice farewell meal to a super-gracious city. I hope to return both to Lincoln and to the Egg and I
(4)Jillian R.
I wanted to try The Egg and I last time I was in Lincoln, but alas never made it. This time it was my first stop. I was not disappointed. I ordered the Huevos Rancheros and it did not disappoint. Delicious meal and the price was under $9.00. One of my dining guests ordered an iced tea and got a carafe along with it so that he could pour his own refills. Later in the meal I got my own carafe too so I didn't have to wait for another glass to be brought to me. The Egg and I definitely did not disappoint and I would recommend it for those looking for a cozy brunch place in Lincoln.
(4)Kent M.
Hit & miss on the food: I had the Cinnamon Roll French Toast, which was excellent. (It's a limited time item - definitely worth a try.) My sister-in-law had a sandwich with a slice of avocado that had turned mostly grey. The waitress said that all of their avocado slices looked like that. (I don't know much about avocados, but I do know they shouldn't be grey!) She declined a replacement sandwich, instead choosing to pick it off & eat around it. She did receive a discount on her meal because of this - a whopping 20 cents off. (No joke.) The service on this particular visit was substandard. I have been here a few times so I know to expect better. We had a larger group (7 adults & one child) and we arrived at different times, but we didn't get any attention from the wait stsff until 5-10 minutes after the last person showed up. The table next to us (9 or 10 people) came in after us, ordered after us, and got their food before us. Then when the food arrived, the 2-year-old was served last. (Thankfully she wasn't fussy at the time.) All of this was addressed with the girl at the register. (She gave us a deeper discount.) Egg & I staff, if you're reading this, you need to get your act together. The food is worth coming back for, but the service had better get a whole lot better or my next visit will be my last.
(2)Darryll F.
I went to Yelp to get recommendations for breakfast and choose Egg & I over 'Cup and something' (expensive and too vegan-like, although I appreciate their home-grown purchases). Overall, it was just OK. On graduation Saturday, there was a slight wait. Our server was very pleasant and efficient. However, please wear gloves or something when you have a visible rash on both hands (that's why I didn't mention her name). I ordered the build your own omelet which came with breakfast potatoes and fruit (or bread). The omelet was just ok; most places serve a 3-egg, theirs was two. The potatoes were great, just too few. It appeared they measured exactly 4 oz or so. Wifey loved her egg white scramble with grits on side. It was very good, but for $9 portion size was small. Grits she says we're good -- I don't mess w/em. Daughter had a bacon burger that she said was good. I saw the waitress bring it, but when I looked up it was practically all eaten. Teenagers. Other daughter had a scramble w/ slice of ham. It looked very appetizing and the ham was a nice slice. Again, small portion. Overall place was ok. Bonus for us was a Lamar's Donut shop in same strip mall! We're from KC where it originated, so we had a nice surprise appetizers and dessert.
(2)Chuck P.
Great little mom and pop place locally owned... I had the "Egg-cellent" omelette and it was GREAT!! It tastes way better than it looks. Great service. Great food. Great price. Win/win
(4)Michael M.
I would have given them more stars because the food was pretty good. I got the chicken cordon blu skillet. What the bad was about the place was the service. The lack luster host who looked annoyed doing his job to our waitress who came to take our order then came by to deliver our order then nothing after that. Not once did she come back to check on how our food was or to refill our water. Can we say NO TIP. Will I come back, that would be a maybe.
(3)Jane S.
The breakfast potatoes are the nastiest things I have ever had in my life!
(1)Steven K.
Contacted them and was able to order some hot sauce to have sent to me in Michigan! Mark Agnew (Vice President of Operations) is incredible. Best customer service I have ever experienced hands down.
(5)Verleen R.
Waited 5 min. No water, no acknowledgement of our existence. Decided to wait and see how long it might take to be waited on. Finally, at 12 min. & counting, we gave up! They were amply staffed, so that was not the problem. The staff was busy wandering around empty handed.
(1)Dave K.
Solid breakfast diner-type place. The food has that "greasy spoon" feel although the restaurant is clean and professional. They seem to do a good job catering to the college crowd as well as families.
(4)Zach P.
I am going to sound like an old man but my absolute favorite dish at The Egg and I are the Apple Cinnamon Granola pancakes are ANYTHING but bland and boring. They have a nice crunch from the granola and the perfect amount of sweetness from the cinnamon in the fresh, homemade pancakes that compliment well with the maple syrup. The Egg and I is one of my favorite breakfast spots in Lincoln. I am always seated right away and taken care of very promptly. Their orange juice is fresh and your food does not take too long to be served. If you are not a fan of pancakes, their Eggs Benedict (and derivations of it, such as the Crab Cake Benedict), omelets, and skillets are also great options. I have yet to have a dish at the Egg and I that I have not enjoyed. Also, their ranch potatoes on the side are fantastic!
(4)Mary Z.
Delicious Raspberry French toast with sweetened cream cheese and big, plump raspberries and slivered almonds! Great Valentine's Day Breakfast! I also had vanilla nut coffee. Scrambled eggs & bacon!
(5)Jessica W.
Went to brunch on a Sunday to this location. We arrived around 10:30am which was a very good time because when we were leaving, about noon, there was a large line waiting to be seated. I wasn't entirely impressed by the food i had ordered, crab cake benedict. I wish the potato sides weren't all covered in a ranch seasoning and the crab cake was very mushy. Our waitress was helpful while we were ordering, but she just kind of disappeared after we got our food. at that time they were not incredibly busy so i was a little disappointed. Overall the environment was pleasant and i love the location. Parking can be tricky if they are busy so do plan for that. i believe i just haven't found the dish i love, so i will return and try again.
(3)Michelle C.
Only breakfast I enjoyed For the 2 weeks I was there on business. Stacey was my favorite waitress.
(5)Alek Z.
A pretty nice diner, kinda like an IHOP or Waffle House. I like that it's just a short walk from my UNL dorm, so I'll probably be going here more often to add to my review. I stopped in here with a friend of mine this past weekend for some breakfast. They could probably use more options on their breakfast menu, but I wasn't too concerned. I ordered some coffee and the raising french toast, which was absolutely delicious. The plate came with the usual diner sides of eggs and bacon or sausage. I felt like the prices were a little on the steep side, especially for the amount of food I got. Don't get me wrong, the food was great, but the portions could have been a little bigger for the price, which I believe came out to 11 bucks, plus tip. Our waitress was very nice and attentive. She came by several times to make sure we were enjoying the meal. I've always been a fan of these kind of diners and so I'm very glad that they've added one very close to campus.
(4)Kristin R.
Even though it's a chain, I'm happy to find a sit down, open daily, breakfast eatery in Lincoln, Nebraska. I'm a huge fan of breakfast so kudos to the Egg and I for opening two of their franchises in this market. I'm happy to report that the coffee here is palatable. It's decent, not excellent, but certainly drinkable. The first visit, there had been an error in making the coffee. They hadn't rinsed the filter basket so my regular drip had a faint taste of hazelnut - blech! The problem was quickly remedied by a fresh pot about five minutes later. Yay! I've ordered a few things: eggs benedict, which I won't order again because the hollandaise sauce tasted too commercially prepared for my liking (knorr? maybe). I've also ordered the pancakes, which are not overly thick and very tasty. Their turkey sausage is also quite tasty. My favorite breakfast is ordered "off menu" Yay! Someone will let me order something that is not on the menu without the slightest bit of hassle. I've settled into this routine and I like it: ranch potatoes without sour cream, topped with two poached eggs. Thankfully, these people know how to poach an egg. Never overly runny and never, ever, ever has it been over done. Good on you! We've had only helpful service at the Egg and I on 17th and Q Streets. Alex is my favorite server. He's friendly, but not overly friendly and he is very attentive. He knows when to drift over to check on things and is never intrusive - sign of a good server :) I wish it weren't a chain because I prefer local, but when no one local is poaching the eggs, it's the Egg and I for me.
(4)Sheila Z.
Great breakfast experience at the Egg and I. Went with a large group and we all ordered different meals because the menu had too many yummy things to choose from. All of us left full and very happy. Would recommend the breakfast burrito and the chicken hash.
(5)Jill S.
Excellent food and reasonably priced. Only suggestion would be to have the waitresses take the check instead of the cashier at the front.
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