McFoster's Natural Kind Cafe
Restaurant, Bar
Hours
$$ - average
American
Casual restaurant specializing in organic and natural food
Mostly vegetarian menu with a good selection of vegan options. Emphasis on organic ingredients. Live music most nights.
Added by Matt Mackall on Feb 15 04 (updated Jul 26 05)
Reviews
I really wanted to like this place because its one of the few true vegan restaurants in Omaha. But I just couldn't. We ordered the hummus appetizer and it was disappointing - no flavor and very dry. We also had the red bean burrito and falafel. The falafels had the strangest "crumby" texture and were super dry. Maybe it was an attempt to make them healthier and not fry them - but it didn't work. Food aside, the restuarnt did not seem clean. They must wash the dishes in the basement because I kept seeing a guy carrying racks of clean dishes up a set of dirty steps - gross. I would not have been surprised to see cockroaches running across the floor (I didn't).
If you are from out of town be careful, 38th ST is right next to (and parallel) 38th AVE. I didn't find it at first because i was one block off.
The curried greens and blackened tempeh was superb. The toast came with a huge amount of margarine on the side (bring a container so you can take it with you).
The vegetable enchiladas were quite tasty, but the side of beans was a little bland
I must say, the best place I've been to in Omaha that's really vegan friendly. The service was wonderful and the atmosphere was very warm. It didn't feel like just another chain because it's not. The food was prepared with care just the way it should be. I had the spanakopita (w/o cheese of course) and it was superb! A great place to go and I will surely be back.
Very, very good food and variety. Large portions, and very reasonable prices. All soups are always vegan, and are the best soups I have ever had. They offer a discount if you bring your own doggy bag for leftovers, and you can purchase their salad dressings to take home. Fun atmosphere.
McFoster's is a great oasis in a land of Italian steak houses. Every time I visit Omaha (usually twice a year) I always plan out at least two meals at McFoster's. Most dishes have the option of soy or dairy based cheese. My personal favorite is the tempeh Reuben, which local folklore has it that the original Reuben was invented in the kitchen of the Blackstone Hotel two blocks away. Simply great food and drinks (full liquor license, too).
I had the enchiladas and they were a bit bland, but good. I enjoyed the eclectic atmosphere, and the server was friendly. The prices were good.