A vegan delivery service that opened a brick-and-mortar restaurant here in 2019. Casual dining, serving plant-based comfort dishes like crab-less cakes, mac n cheese, buffalo cauliflower wings, and bbq jackfruit nachos, and house burger. Full bar is available on the weekends. Relocated from 1434 O St. Open Tue-Thu 4:30pm-8:30pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-9:00pm.
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854 N 70th St (at Meadowlane Shopping Center), Lincoln, Nebraska, USA, 68505
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 15 Nov 2023 by openlibrary
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Added by Rutabagas on 17 Aug 2018
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41 Reviews
First Review by TessFaust
BradA
Points +49
Absolutely Fantastic - Edit
If you find yourself in Lincoln do yourself a favor and stop in. Could not have been better. The middle dish was particularly eaten so don’t judge that part of the pic.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-11-29
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Marcyp7
Points +200
Amazing food! - Edit
Super friendly staff and fantastic food with great variety. The burgers are delicious and the Mac and Cheeze was excellent- even the gluten free version. We tried both and I honestly could not tell the difference. We also got the Cubano because of the rave reviews and it definitely lived up to the recommendation! Everything was great and we will definitely be back!
Read morePros: Delicious food, Nice variety, Great service and friendly staff
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Mikayla402
Points +32
Yummy and lots of options - Edit
Eat here if you want a cheeky party in your mouth. I recommend the monster mac! It has an onion ring and Brussels sprouts! The owner Sara is a pillar of our vegan experience here in LNK and we love all she cooks! The tagline is “comfort food” for a reason. The kitchen is not exclusively vegan because of economic considerations (other businesses) which is unfortunate but everything on the Rutabagas menu is plants only and everything is well marked allergen-wise. A must hit if you are traveling. Get delivery if you have to!
Read morePros: All vegan menu, Lots of cookbooks!, Local and women owned
Cons: Non central location (miss when it was downtown!)
Mikayla402
The nachos are good too, walnut meat!
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jRamanan
Points +179
Our Regular place - Edit
Love their Bahn Mi sandwiches!
Read morePros: Tasty, Quick Service, Great Atmosphere
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Mr_Grim
Points +70
My little Lincoln love ❤️ - Edit
Looking for the tastiest burgers on the planet? None of that prefab [censored] here. Only the best quality made-in-house pattys are served in this charming and wonderfully decorated establishment.
Read moreIn fact, it seems that the entire menu needs devouring at some point, and so this will now be my go-to eats for the rare times I'm in Lincoln.
Also, be sure to order some nachos....
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JillKarlowsky
Points +474
Tasty! - Edit
Tried the Banh Mi Sandwich with Roasted Broccoli and Fried Pickles. The pickles were fantastic, the sandwich was pretty good, and the staff were friendly.
Read morePros: Customer Service, All Vegan Menu
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NealeFlynn
Points +36
Nachos are awesome! - Edit
Hard to pick from this menu. We got the fried pickles, nachos, and crab Rangoon nachos! All were amazing! Looking forward to trying the two macaroni dishes tomorrow!!
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gimptravelvegan
Points +18
Loved this restaurant from the beginning - Edit
Rutabaga’s has been providing wonderful vegan food since Sarah began with her very first meals many years ago. The Swiss mushroom burger is one of my favorites! The Cubano is my all-time favorite. I don’t know what a meat version taste like but this sandwich is fabulous. Sometimes I request it on sourdough and to have it grilled! The nachos are wonderful and I am a total sucker for the mac & cheese!!
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Emma_XVX_Omaha
Points +239
Best Vegan Food in Nebraska! - Edit
We live in Omaha and somehow just ate here for the first time recently and OMG. If you haven’t tried it, you have to. Even if you aren’t vegan, the onion rings, crab rangoon nachos, and philly are all amazing! Can’t wait to go back!
Read morePros: Variety of options, The owner is the sweetest, TASTY AS HELL
Cons: An hour drive from Omaha lol
gimptravelvegan
My favorite also! I only live about a half a mile away from the restaurant. Not sure It’s a good thing though. 😊
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bowenbs
Points +637
Super friendly staff at this little gem - Edit
I really liked how friendly the staff was at this restaurant. The food was great and the portions were super large. My partner and I were able to get two meals each out of our food. I got the Monster Mac & Cheese which comes with fried brussels sprouts and an onion ring and I was very satisfied with my meal. This was a surprisingly good option for dinner on our road trip to Nebraska! Definitely worth checking out if you’re passing through Lincoln.
Read morePros: Filling entrees + good selections, Friendly staff
Cons: Small storefront with limited seating
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SpicyCoppertop
Points +202
A delightful respite during a long road trip - Edit
We loved that Rutabagas was open and welcoming when we arrived. We had a delicious meal. The Jackfruit Nachos are fantastic.
Read morePros: Exceptional service , Yummy flavors and , Diverse food selection
Cons: The cake, not made by them, was dry.
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planthabit
Points +68
Food so good you’ll think “this is vegan?!” - Edit
The gold standard of vegan comfort food. I’ve had Rutabagas several times and it’s always on point. I love the cowgirl burger with tots and the ruta-bangin’ nachos. Seriously, just look at this picture…that’s vegan?! HECK YES. I’LL HAVE ANOTHER. THANK YOU.
Read moreRutabagas is incredible. Not only are they cooking up some of the best vegan food I’ve ever had, they’re actively building up the vegan community in Lincoln by hosting cooking classes, special brunches and animal activist events. This business deserves all the love and support. 💚
Updated from previous review on 2024-03-09
Pros: 100% vegan menu, incredible food, & supports local vegan activism
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jonnijos
Points +21
ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! - Edit
I travel nearly every week, all over the U.S., and this is without a doubt one of my top 3 favorite restaurants!
Read moreMonster Mac & cheese is perfect on every level, and all together is just ridiculous!
I never stop trying to find an amazing Ruben since being vegan for 8 years, and this is top 2 for sure, tied with a great spot in Portland.
I love the atmosphere, and even the service was phenomenal. Thank you for an amazing meal(s) (generous portions!) as I pass through Lincoln, Nebraska!!
Pros: Fantastic flavor, Generous portions, Large selection
Cons: Nada
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emmaatavuli
Points +103
Great place, fair prices - Edit
Nice to see an entirely vegan restaurant around here, which is a pretty uncommon site in this part of the country. Very good onion rings.
Read morePros: Entirely vegan, Friendly staff
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ElizabethSchnabel
Points +36
Stopped here on a road trip and it was amazing! Lots of options! - Edit
Everything we tried was delicious and the staff was very sweet and welcoming. The space is very cute and casual. I would go here every day if I lived here!
Read morePros: Large menu , Friendly staff, Delicious and flavorful
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KelcieBartlett
Points +11
Amazing! - Edit
They always have the best food! I’ve been eating here since before I became vegan and now it’s the only place I eat out at.
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BoJustus
Points +46
Amazing Tater Tots!! - Edit
I LOVE their tater tots! I had the Seitan Philly Cheesesteak which was absolutely incredible. Definitely recommend.
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nelson721
Points +90
Great place - Edit
Was in town for Gravel Worlds bike race. Ate 3 dinners and 1 lunch here over 3 days. All the food was great and excellent service. Would highly recommend.
Read morePros: All vegan
Cons: None
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Derina
Points +490
Enjoyed by everyone, even my cattle rancher friend! - Edit
Was delighted to find an all-vegan option in downtown Lincoln. We ordered the Buddah bowl, Buffalo Chick'n sandwich, cheesesteak, and a side of fried pickles - all were well-enjoyed. We did takeout (only one outdoor table).
Read morePros: Good selection, Reasonably priced
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sferd
Points +275
Delicious food/friendly owner - Edit
During our 3 days in Nebraska, we ate at Rutabagas twice.
Read moreTrip 1:
Lunch: I got the 'Buddah Bowl' since it was the most veg-heavy item on the menu. I liked it, but I am NOT a big fan of Brussel sprouts. I wished I had requested more kale instead. Also, it was a *bit* heavy on sauce for me. We also ordered a small portion of tater tots which were served with tasty dipping sauce. Even without the sauce, they have a great crunch & nice seasoning. My S.O. ordered a yummy (but messy) gyro special.
Trip 2:
Brunch: I had planned to once again order the 'Buddah Bowl' (with modifications). But, was told the regular menu wasn't available--it was a smaller brunch menu (not on the website). Disappointing since I really wanted a good amount of veggies (travel can diminish veggie intake!). I asked if it would be possible to get some sautéed greens on the side. The person taking the order said she didn't think so. Luckily, a lovely young woman from the kitchen overheard us and said she had some dressed kale I could have on the side. I ordered the Smothered Potatoes and they were heaven....sauce, sour cream, avocado, etc. on top of cubed potatoes. SOOOOOOOOOOOO good! As usual, my S.O. ordered a breakfast burrito....he was VERY jealous of my dish. The dressed kale was a yummy palate cleanser.
We also got a cinnamon roll for take-out. While visiting Homestead National Historic Park (super interesting!) later, we split the cinnamon roll--it was honestly the best vegan cinnamon roll I've had. Poofy, but plenty of cinnamon & icing.
During both visits, we spoke to the owner who is really nice. I asked her to use her influence in the Lincoln community to convince local restaurants to add vegan breakfast options. She mentioned that she specifically doesn't have a salad on the menu (since it's meant to be comfort food), but the 'Buddah Bowl' is meant to be a warm salad. I told her that I wished she DID have a salad!!😄
One great thing she mentioned is that tips are shared with the entire staff. It's something she learned from working in restaurants herself.
Pros: Great vibe, friendly owner, Smothered potatoes & tater tots, Comfort food twist on vegan favorites
Cons: No salad!
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itssarahthyme
Points +32
SO GOOD - Edit
I was in Lincoln for a wedding and was excited to see a vegan restaurant. I was beyond happy with everything!! The place is super cute which is nice. But the food even better. The vegan burger was maybe my fave veg burger I’ve ever had. The double banger is sooo good (I’d buy it by the bucket if I could). And the chocolate chip cookies were amazing too. The only thing I didn’t love was the fried pickles (instead of pickle chips fried they fried whole long spears). Wish there were a Rutabagas near me!!
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Excellent food, Nice vibe
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McRehwaldt
Points +33
Delicious and delightful - Edit
Nachos were great!
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DianeH
Points +1235
So good! - Edit
I loved this little restaurant…great choices, super friendly service, and tasty food. If I lived in Lincoln, I’d eat there often!
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Soybabee
Points +21
Excellent vegan food!! - Edit
This place has amazing cruelty free food. I e been to restaurants all over the world that are vegetarian and vegan but this place is my favorite and it’s right in my hometown. You will not be disappointed!!
Read morePros: Everything is splendid, Promoting vegan fare
Cons: I wish they’d open another location
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ChelseaCamis
Points +61
So good! - Edit
Glad I had this amazing this to go to while in Lincoln, it's so deng good
Read morePros: Vegan af
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mtam
Points +13
Amazing food - Edit
Had a amazing variety of vegan options to choose from! Everything tasted great- will definitely be going back!
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KaylieWittwer
Points +18
Vegan Comfort Food - Edit
I love this place! The mac n cheese is to die for and my son really liked his kids meal as well.😄
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