The Grooviest Place To Dine In Nebraska Is Grateful Bread/Freakbeat Vegetarian, A Hippie-Themed Restaurant
By Delana Lefevers|Published December 29, 2019
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As a lifelong Nebraskan, Delana loves discovering the many hidden treasures of her state. She has worked as a writer and editor since 2007. Delana's work has been featured on more than a dozen websites and in Nebraska Life Magazine.
Nebraska may be located in the middle of beef country, but that doesn’t mean we’re all about the steak. There are plenty of amazing vegetarian restaurants here, but the granddaddy of them all might be Grateful Bread in Lincoln. It’s been serving vegetarian, vegan, and other healthy options in a totally groovy setting since 1998.
Grateful Bread/Freakbeat Vegetarian has been a groovy staple of the Lincoln culinary scene since 1998. Its easy-to-recognize storefront greets hungry visitors from all over the city and beyond.
Inside is a wonderland of curious, colorful, and cute decor. The walls are covered in all kinds of attention-grabbing objects; you'll notice something new every time you walk in.
The casual eatery was originally a bakery called simply Grateful Bread. It wasn't until the early 2000s that the owners began offering limited lunch selections as well.
They added a few soup selections to their already-popular offerings of bread, rolls, massive cookies, and other bakery items. Soon, the soups were joined by several varieties of mac and cheese along with treats like rice bowls and crepes.
The emphasis here is on healthy, creative food. The hippie aesthetic or lack of meat may make some Nebraskans leery of visiting, but trust us - you'll want to experience this unique place.
There's no menu at Grateful Bread/Freakbeat Vegetarian. The specials of the day are listed on handmade signs and hung up for diners to peruse as they wait in line.
Everything here is vegetarian, and there are plenty of vegan and gluten-free options as well. If you've got special dietary restrictions, this is the place to be for lunch.
Whether or not you get a whole meal here, be sure to try the baked goods. The enormous cookies could almost be meals on their own, and the scones are so good you'll want to take some home for tomorrow's breakfast.
Check out Grateful Bread/Freakbeat Vegetarian’s Facebook page for more information. Have you ever visited this delightful hippie-themed restaurant? What’s your favorite thing on the menu? Share your experiences with us in the comments!
If you’re hungry in Lincoln but you’re not feeling the vegetarian vibe, check out this historic chicken joint.
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