Runza - Lincoln, NE

A Runza is a hot bread pocket filled with ground meat and cabbage and onions. The bread is soft, freshly-baked white bread, and the filling is mildly spiced beef; the cabbage stays well in the background. They make a warming, filling bread-and-meat lunch. The concept has been expanded to things like BBQ Bacon or BLT Runzas.

94% Approval Rating (17 votes)

Overall: Worth a major detour

Must Eats

Homemade Onion Rings (N/A)

Original Runza Sandwich (N/A)

Homemade Chili (N/A)

Bacon Cheeseburger Deluxe (N/A)

Sweet Berry Chicken Salad (N/A)

Turtle Sundae (N/A)

Polish Dog (N/A)

Written Reviews

Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle

"One of the problems we have with fast-food chains is how the food's had all traces of regionality wrung out of it. To a large extent, the success of national or global fast-food chains depends on their ability to serve the same burger and fries in Maine that's served ..." [Read More].

NE Food Guy

November 18, 2007

"I put myself through my first three years of college working at a Runza. Unlike most other fast-food restaurants, you don't ever have to worry about homogenization. The reason the owners don't franchise to far outside Nebraska is because it's too difficult to ..." [Read More].

Logbooks

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Map & Directions

937 South 13th Street, Lincoln, NE
402-475-7320

http://www.runza.com/

Hours & Policies

Seasons:	Open Year Round
Meals Served:	Lunch, Dinner, Dessert
Operational Hours:	Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:	No
Alcohol Served:	No
Outdoor Seating:	No
Reservations Accepted:	No
Delivery Available:	No
Takeout Counters:	Yes

"A Runza is a hot, soft bread pocket filled with seasoned ground beef and onions, and some cabbage. The photo angle may make it appear that a Runza is a giant loaf, but they are single-serving-sized."
Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle

"The onion rings are homemade and greaseless (perhaps too grease-free for us)."
Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle

"Runza restaurants are very similar to other fast-food chains, with the exception that they also serve the Runza."
Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle

"Runza also seems to take some pride in their chili. We didn't get to try any."
Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle