Wheatfields - Omaha

I don't understand why Wheatfields has such a following. My first visit here I ordered quiche and the serving was huge however, it apparently was microwaved lea... read more I don't understand why Wheatfields has such a following. My first visit here I ordered quiche and the serving was huge however, it apparently was microwaved leaving the crust soggy. I tried another time and ordered a sandwich which was just ok.

The food is just OK, but we usually go there for the bakery. On our last visit my wife had the peach chicken special. It came with a nice long grain rice and st... read more The food is just OK, but we usually go there for the bakery. On our last visit my wife had the peach chicken special. It came with a nice long grain rice and stir fried vegetables. My wife really liked it. I had the meatloaf and chicken combo special. It came with mashed potatoes and stir fried vegetables. The meatloaf was just average, the fried chicken was pretty good, but the mashed potatoes were very good, as were the vegetables. We both had the raspberry tea which was very flavorful. Most important were our desserts. My wife had the strawberry wedding cake and I had the Jack Benny cake. We both shared each others and were very happy with both of them. Service was very good because we went at non peak hours, at about 2PM. At peak hours service many times suffer due to the large crowds so we avoid peak times. Overall usually a enjoyable experience.

Found this place tucked around the corner and thought we would give it a chance. Everyone in our party of five was impressed The waffles were fantastic, the tu... read more Found this place tucked around the corner and thought we would give it a chance. Everyone in our party of five was impressed The waffles were fantastic, the tuna melt was really good. My husband got the South Omaha Breakfast and lived it. My son got the lobster Benedict and refused to leave until he finished it. This place is a keeper!!

We arrived at about 10:45 am. Our service was a bit slow with only a handful of people in the restaurant. We were given a booth in desperate need of some new pa... read more We arrived at about 10:45 am. Our service was a bit slow with only a handful of people in the restaurant. We were given a booth in desperate need of some new padding. The coils were not very comfy on the butt. My husband ordered biscuits and gravy with two eggs over easy. I ordered the dussledorf potatoes. My potatoes were nice and crispy, just the way I like it. My husband said his B G were in top 3 for Omaha. It was a bit pricey for the food, but made up for it in flavor.

What a disappointment. My fond memories of this place from my childhood are now tarnished. The bakery, once a delightful treat, especially for their zebra brown... read more What a disappointment. My fond memories of this place from my childhood are now tarnished. The bakery, once a delightful treat, especially for their zebra brownies and their blueberry muffins, used to bring me so much joy. However, my perception shifted after a less-than-pleasant encounter with the owner, Ron Popp, during a catering order a few years ago. It's disheartening to witness such a change in the ambiance of a place I once loved. And while I respect that individuals are entitled to their own beliefs, whether in politics or regarding COVID-19, it's disheartening to find out that Mr. Popp is an avid COVID-denier and holds extreme religious views, even incorporating anti-abortion messages into the menus. Who needs to see that? Also finding out that he was at the center of a class action lawsuit for wage theft in 2012, supported by 37 former employees, casts a shadow over the restaurant's reputation. [hidden link] Given these revelations, I find it increasingly challenging to justify supporting Wheatfields with my patronage.