Shirley's Diner: A Unique Dining Experience in Omaha

We came on a Saturday for lunch and got seated right away. There were so many breakfast and lunch options, and everything we ordered was delicious and came in large portions. Great service, too.

Stopped in for breakfast and overall had a great experience! The food was really good — classic diner breakfast done right. I especially loved the homemade biscuits; they were warm, flaky, and definitely the highlight of the meal. Their pancakes were also very tasty. Prices were super reasonable, and despite how busy it was, the food came out surprisingly fast. The only downside was the service. Our server spent a lot of time up front chatting with other staff while the place was completely packed. It didn’t affect how fast we got our food, but it did feel a bit unprofessional and made it hard to get refills or extra items. But overall, we enjoyed it.

My waitress was amazing, food was amazing; taste, presentation, and how quickly they made it. Would definitely come back. Knocked 1 star off for service not because of my waitress, but because of the greeting/seating process; staff were standing around/visiting w/ each other, when one did break away to seat me he was impolite and curt with me.

Finally got to try Shirley Diner. Its been on my list forever. Food needed a bit more salt , but those hashbrowns were so crispy!! No wait time for being busy and staff was super friendly !

My wife and I love this place. Excellent food combined with a traditional, but an innovative menu makes this a perfect place for breakfast or lunch or dinner for that matter. The waitresses are attentive and the service is great.

A great local diners that gets pretty busy on weekend mornings. We arrived just before the rush, thank goodness. The menu has lots of tasty options, I look forward to coming back and trying more! Portions are plenty big, enough to take home :)

Came for the food, stayed because I didn't have to circle the block for 20 minutes looking for a spot! Seriously, plenty of parking and I was sat immediately, which is basically a miracle in Omaha. The customer service was top-notch, the kind of friendly where you feel like a regular even on your first visit. And the bill? Incredibly affordable. My wallet is just as happy as my stomach. The only "tragedy" of the morning: the biscuits and gravy were missing the sausage. As a certified sausage-in-my-gravy enthusiast, it was a bit of a bummer, but the rest of the experience was so smooth I can't even be mad. I’ll definitely be back—maybe I’ll just bring a link in my pocket next time. (Just kidding... mostly.)

Shirley Diner delivered exactly what I needed—a comforting taste of home during a hectic business trip. The food was excellent, true home-style cooking that hit the spot. Unfortunately, there was a mix-up with my order: I asked for beef fried steak but was served chicken instead. When I pointed it out, the waiter insisted it was correct, which led to an awkward exchange. Despite that, the overall experience was positive. The cozy atmosphere and hearty meal made it a welcome respite from the road.