Looking for a quick weekend escape that doesn’t require a whole tank of gas or a hotel reservation? Craving authentic Thai food, handcrafted home decor, or a classic root beer float, all within 25 minutes of Midtown Omaha? Springfield, NE has a surprising amount of charm packed into a single walkable street, and most Omaha residents have no idea it’s basically right in their backyard.
Whether you’re planning a shopping day, a low-key date, or a family outing with the kids, this local guide to Springfield, NE covers everything you need to make the most of a half-day trip.
How We Put Together This Guide to Springfield, NE
Springfield’s Main Street is small but full of personality, which made narrowing down this list harder than expected. We wanted to highlight businesses that are local to Nebraska and make it easy for visitors to plan their trip.
Springfield Restaurants
Sweet Rice Thai Food Express
Sweet Rice Thai Food is right on Main Street, making it a great option for a lunch stop after a day of shopping. Seating is limited, so takeout is a popular choice for many. If you’re planning a Main Street afternoon, timing your visit here for lunch before shopping, or after a hike at some nearby trails is perfect.
Perfect For: Date day lunch, post-hike or post-river meal
Address: 153 Main St, Springfield, NE 68059
Cost: $$
Parking: Free street parking on Main St
Hours: Mon–Sat 11 a.m.–8 p.m.
The Blind Pig
This bar and grill has earned a reputation for itself, and it’s well deserved. At 167 Main St, The Blind Pig anchors the social center of Springfield with a full bar, cold draft craft beers, and a pub menu built around generous portions. The burgers are a huge hit, and the outdoor patio is a nice bonus.
Perfect For: Post-outdoor adventure lunch, casual date night
Address: 167 Main St, Springfield, NE 68059
Cost: $$
Parking: Free street parking on Main St
Hours: Sun–Thu 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Fri–Sat 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
Mickey’s Tavern
A few doors down from The Blind Pig at 166 S 2nd St., Mickey’s Tavern is a go-to neighborhood pub that Springfield locals have been calling their own for years. Cold beer on tap, crispy wings, a jukebox, and a pool table, Mickey’s has the essentials and doesn’t overthink it.
Perfect For: Casual afternoon drinks, small-town tavern experience
Address: 166 S 2nd St, Springfield, NE 68059
Cost: $
Parking: Free street parking on Main St
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue–Thu 11 a.m.–10 p.m. Fri–Sat 11 a.m.–midnight Sun (Brunch) 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Springfield Soda Fountain at Springfield Drug
The soda fountain inside Springfield Drug at 129 Main St is not a recreation, it’s the real thing. One of the few remaining working soda fountains in Nebraska, the counter has been serving hand-dipped ice cream, classic root beer floats, and specialty dirty sodas to Sarpy County residents for generations.
Perfect For: Family outing with kids, sweet treats
Address: 129 Main St, Springfield, NE 68059
Cost: $
Parking: Free street parking on Main St
Hours: Wed–Sat noon–8 p.m.
Black Sheep Coffee House
Before you hit Main Street, Black Sheep Coffee House on Platteview Road is the perfect first stop. Black Sheep is where Springfield locals fuel up before work, and it’s where smart day-trippers from Omaha should start their visit before looping into Main Street.
Perfect For: Starting your Springfield morning right, coffee-and-pastry break
Address: 14117 Platteview Rd, Springfield, NE 68059
Cost: $
Parking: On-site lot
Hours: Mon–Fri 5:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Sat 6:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Sun 8 a.m.–3 p.m.
Shopping and Local Businesses
Decor & More on Main Street
Housed at 146 Main St, Décor & More pulls together more than 35 local vendor booths under one roof. On any given day you might find handmade candles, 3D-printed gifts, pet items, women’s apparel, kids’ clothing, and home accents you genuinely can’t find anywhere else. The vendor mix changes often enough that regulars come back monthly to see what’s new.
Perfect For: Gift shopping, girlfriends’ browsing day
Address: 146 Main St, Springfield, NE 68059
Cost: $–$$
Parking: Free street parking on Main St
Hours: Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Robin’s Nest
Robin’s Nest at 101 W Main St stands out immediately, it’s housed inside a historic Quonset hut, a genuinely unusual architectural setting for a home decor shop. Inside, the space is packed with painted furniture, seasonal display pieces, and curated market merchandise that leans whimsical and warm. The selection runs from smaller impulse purchases to larger statement furniture finds, making it a stop worth taking your time in.
Perfect For: Vintage decor hunters, shopping trips
Address: 101 W Main St, Springfield, NE 68059
Cost: $$–$$$
Parking: Free street parking on Main St
Hours: Wed–Fri 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Sat 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Sun noon–4 p.m.
Vicky Jane Boutique
For women’s clothing specifically, Vicky Jane Boutique is the perfect spot. The selection covers trend-forward apparel, denim, footwear, and accessories, with a range that skews accessible and wearable rather than overly trendy.
Perfect For: Women’s boutique shopping
Address: 103 Main St, Springfield, NE 68059
Cost: $$
Parking: Free street parking on Main St
Hours: Thu–Fri 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Sat 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
ReMain
ReMain at 192 Main St is the kind of shop that sustainability-minded shoppers and vintage hunters drive specifically for. The inventory leans toward architectural salvage, restored furniture, and locally made goods, with stained glass artwork as a recurring standout category.
Perfect For: Vintage and salvage hunters, sustainable home decor shoppers
Address: 192 Main St, Springfield, NE 68059
Cost: $–$$$
Parking: Free street parking on Main St
Hours: Thu–Sat 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Sun noon–4 p.m.
Springfield Artworks & Margie Trembley Chapeaux
Springfield Artworks at 183 Main St is one of the most genuinely surprising stops on any Main Street in the Omaha metro area. The gallery and studio space is home to master artist Margie Trembley, who creates contemporary fused glass artwork and, in what might be the most unexpected specialty in Sarpy County, custom-designed wearable hats through her Chapeaux line. The glass art pieces range from decorative wall work to functional table pieces, and the craftsmanship is immediately apparent.
Perfect For: Art collectors and gift shoppers, creative couples on a date day
Address: 183 Main St, Springfield, NE 68059
Cost: $$–$$$$
Parking: Free street parking on Main St
Hours: Tue–Fri 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Sun 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Community and Outdoor Spots
Springfield Memorial Library
The Springfield Memorial Library at 665 Main St has been a cornerstone of this community for over 100 years, and it remains a welcoming stop for families and local history enthusiasts. The children’s reading nook draws young families, while local history archives make it a worthwhile stop for anyone curious about Springfield’s roots going back to its 1881 founding.
Perfect For: Families with young children, local history and architecture enthusiasts
Address: 665 Main St, Springfield, NE 68059
Cost: Free
Parking: Free lot adjacent to library
Hours: Mon 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Tue noon–7 p.m. Wed 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Thu noon–7 p.m. Fri noon–5 p.m. Sat 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Ready to Make the Drive?
Springfield, NE is one of those small-town surprises that Omaha residents tend to discover and immediately wonder why they waited so long. A working soda fountain, an authentic Thai restaurant, a fused glass art studio, a historic Quonset hut home decor shop, and some of the friendliest local bar food in Sarpy County, all within 25 minutes of Midtown Omaha via Highway 50. It’s an easy yes for a weekend morning.
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