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Access Bank (Former Amato's Lot) 67th and Center

Tried out another Dive today at Amato's. The place is a lot smaller that I expected, although the east side looks like it is rarely used except for overflow. Tried the Mistake Omelet and it was good for what it is. I'd have to try something else to really decide what I think of this place.

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Good, but not great food. ร‚ย If I was in the area, I would go more, but I wouldn't drive across town for it.
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They are getting a liquor license and expanding hours when Baxter Arena opens.

http://www.omaha.com/news/metro/amato-s ... b5340.html


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๐Ÿฅ–๐Ÿ’ฅ๐Ÿ’ฅATTENTION!!!!!๐Ÿ’ฅ๐Ÿ’ฅ๐Ÿ

Amatoโ€™s will be featured on Guy Fieri spin off show to Diners Drive-in and Dives called Tripple D Nation. It will air on February 1st at 8pm central time on the food network channel!!!!!
๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿ’ฅ๐Ÿ’ฅ๐Ÿ’ฅ๐Ÿ’ฅ๐Ÿ’ฅ๐Ÿ’ฅ๐Ÿ’ฅ๐Ÿ’ฅ๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ™Œ
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On tonight at 8.

Coyote wrote: โ†‘Sat Jan 19, 2019 10:30 pm
๐Ÿฅ–๐Ÿ’ฅ๐Ÿ’ฅATTENTION!!!!!๐Ÿ’ฅ๐Ÿ’ฅ๐Ÿ

Amatoโ€™s will be featured on Guy Fieri spin off show to Diners Drive-in and Dives called Tripple D Nation. It will air on February 1st at 8pm central time on the food network channel!!!!!
๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿ’ฅ๐Ÿ’ฅ๐Ÿ’ฅ๐Ÿ’ฅ๐Ÿ’ฅ๐Ÿ’ฅ๐Ÿ’ฅ๐Ÿ’ฅ๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ™Œ
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Closing June 23.
After more than four decades serving Omahans, the owners of the restaurant Amatoโ€™s Cafe & Catering have announced they are closing the doors.

The last day of business will be June 23.

Amatoโ€™s will be open from 7 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays through June 23.
https://www.ketv.com/article/amatos-set ... s/27703842
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Wonder who threw enough money at them for the land?
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ProgKingHughesker wrote: โ†‘Mon Jun 03, 2019 6:48 pm Wonder who threw enough money at them for the land?
True. It is a prime spot in the aksarben area. Do you all think it will continue as a restaurant? Or is it going down for additional development?
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ita wrote: โ†‘Mon Jun 03, 2019 8:57 pm
ProgKingHughesker wrote: โ†‘Mon Jun 03, 2019 6:48 pm Wonder who threw enough money at them for the land?
True. It is a prime spot in the aksarben area. Do you all think it will continue as a restaurant? Or is it going down for additional development?
Too small of a lot for development, unless the could grab Rainbow Recording, which would take a lot more money..
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Iโ€™ve had the sense the place never quite had the same โ€œvibeโ€ after Mr. Amato passed..

For whatever their reason, Iโ€™m sad to see another local Omaha spot Iโ€™ve grown up with close its doors...

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Coyote wrote: โ†‘Mon Jun 03, 2019 9:32 pm
ita wrote: โ†‘Mon Jun 03, 2019 8:57 pm
ProgKingHughesker wrote: โ†‘Mon Jun 03, 2019 6:48 pm Wonder who threw enough money at them for the land?
True. It is a prime spot in the aksarben area. Do you all think it will continue as a restaurant? Or is it going down for additional development?
Too small of a lot for development, unless the could grab Rainbow Recording, which would take a lot more money..
True. I read about the rainbow recording studio. The owner is not going to sell. It's a neat establishment.
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Coyote wrote: โ†‘Mon Jun 03, 2019 9:32 pm Too small of a lot for development, unless the could grab Rainbow Recording, which would take a lot more money..
Plenty of room there. Last I heard it will be scraped and a current Omaha business will be building an additional location on that lot.
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Brad wrote: โ†‘Tue Jun 04, 2019 8:44 am
Coyote wrote: โ†‘Mon Jun 03, 2019 9:32 pm Too small of a lot for development, unless the could grab Rainbow Recording, which would take a lot more money..
Plenty of room there. Last I heard it will be scraped and a current Omaha business will be building an additional location on that lot.
Feels like the size of a lot where either fast food or a small bar and grill type place would go in. Not enough room for much else.
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They could always build a supertall skyscraper, duh
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Brad wrote: โ†‘Tue Jun 04, 2019 8:44 am
Coyote wrote: โ†‘Mon Jun 03, 2019 9:32 pm Too small of a lot for development, unless the could grab Rainbow Recording, which would take a lot more money..
Plenty of room there. Last I heard it will be scraped and a current Omaha business will be building an additional location on that lot.
Iโ€™m not surprised. The one time I was in there, the building didnโ€™t seem like it was in the greatest shape.
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Brad wrote: โ†‘Tue Jun 04, 2019 8:44 am
Coyote wrote: โ†‘Mon Jun 03, 2019 9:32 pm Too small of a lot for development, unless the could grab Rainbow Recording, which would take a lot more money..
Plenty of room there. Last I heard it will be scraped and a current Omaha business will be building an additional location on that lot.
Scooter's drivethru? The closest one is a whole block away, they need to hop on that spot!

More seriously, wonder if Crane will move from down at 60th?
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Access Bank bought it.
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OmahaJaysCU wrote: โ†‘Wed Jun 05, 2019 8:47 pm Access Bank bought it.
What a waste.
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I've never eaten at any of these three traditional Omaha restaurants that are closing nowadays -- including this one. I feel like I missed out.
I can get pushed out because I'm "too much" for some. Then, an observer of me comes suddenly swooping in to "fill my shoes." People are always more accepting of the new one, because their feathers aren't truly ruffled by them. (Yawn) I can count on it every time.
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RockHarbor wrote: โ†‘Mon Jun 10, 2019 1:21 pm I've never eaten at any of these three traditional Omaha restaurants that are closing nowadays -- including this one. I feel like I missed out.
Not really.
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nativeomahan wrote: โ†‘Mon Jun 10, 2019 5:15 pm
RockHarbor wrote: โ†‘Mon Jun 10, 2019 1:21 pm I've never eaten at any of these three traditional Omaha restaurants that are closing nowadays -- including this one. I feel like I missed out.
Not really.
Lol. Such a simple response.

This place looks like a great Sat morn breakfast...
I can get pushed out because I'm "too much" for some. Then, an observer of me comes suddenly swooping in to "fill my shoes." People are always more accepting of the new one, because their feathers aren't truly ruffled by them. (Yawn) I can count on it every time.
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RockHarbor wrote: โ†‘Mon Jun 10, 2019 9:21 pm
nativeomahan wrote: โ†‘Mon Jun 10, 2019 5:15 pm
RockHarbor wrote: โ†‘Mon Jun 10, 2019 1:21 pm I've never eaten at any of these three traditional Omaha restaurants that are closing nowadays -- including this one. I feel like I missed out.
Not really.
Lol. Such a simple response.

This place looks like a great Sat morn breakfast...
Not really
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Lol. I like little corner diners... Simple folk, simple food, good times...
I can get pushed out because I'm "too much" for some. Then, an observer of me comes suddenly swooping in to "fill my shoes." People are always more accepting of the new one, because their feathers aren't truly ruffled by them. (Yawn) I can count on it every time.
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RockHarbor wrote: โ†‘Tue Jun 11, 2019 9:17 pm Lol. I like little corner diners... Simple folk, simple food, good times...
Not really.
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We once ate at Amatoโ€™s, and were given clearly dirty silverware. The fork had dried egg or something stuck between the tines. When it was brought to the attention of our waitress she took the fork, wrapped her blouse around it and rubbed it dry, then handed it back to us.
We never returned.
Thereโ€™s kitschy, then thereโ€™s disgusting. Amatoโ€™s never learned the difference.
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Site Plan Review already submitted to the Planning Board.
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Coyote wrote: โ†‘Mon Jul 15, 2019 9:00 pm Site Plan Review already submitted to the Planning Board.
Not surprising. That is a โ€œhotโ€ Aksarben Village area property location. Iโ€™d imagine a new business will pop in there rather quickly...

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Omaha Cowboy wrote: โ†‘Tue Jul 16, 2019 11:56 am
Coyote wrote: โ†‘Mon Jul 15, 2019 9:00 pm Site Plan Review already submitted to the Planning Board.
Not surprising. That is a โ€œhotโ€ Aksarben Village area property location. Iโ€™d imagine a new business will pop in there rather quickly...

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Yeah small property but fantastic location. Any inclination what it might be?
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Greg S wrote: โ†‘Tue Jul 16, 2019 12:09 pm
Omaha Cowboy wrote: โ†‘Tue Jul 16, 2019 11:56 am
Coyote wrote: โ†‘Mon Jul 15, 2019 9:00 pm Site Plan Review already submitted to the Planning Board.
Not surprising. That is a โ€œhotโ€ Aksarben Village area property location. Iโ€™d imagine a new business will pop in there rather quickly...

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Yeah small property but fantastic location. Any inclination what it might be?
I was going to speculate that if it was quick and fast, Amigos has been expanding their footprint in Omaha the last several years and while not โ€œsexyโ€ it would be a great spot for them to land..

But, I could see Access Bank as well...

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At one time, that area was rather slow. The taco bell and McDonald's were both low volume stores. If only they could have foreseen 20 years into the future.
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Where was the Taco Bell I can't picture it. Was McDonald's where Jimi D's is?
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McDonald's was 63rd & Center, taco bell a few parcels east of Amatos.
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bbinks wrote: โ†‘Fri Aug 30, 2019 11:38 am At one time, that area was rather slow. The taco bell and McDonald's were both low volume stores. If only they could have foreseen 20 years into the future.
It's amazing how the market shifts and changes. When I worked at Taco Bell in the early 1990s the two busiest stores in the region/market/district/whatever were Galvin Road in Bellevue and West Broadway in Council Bluffs. There's probably almost twice as many TBs in the area as there was back then (though the population has not doubled since then).
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Backhoe is in the parking lot, all fenced in.
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ProgKingHughesker wrote: โ†‘Wed Jun 05, 2019 4:33 pm
Brad wrote: โ†‘Tue Jun 04, 2019 8:44 am
Coyote wrote: โ†‘Mon Jun 03, 2019 9:32 pm Too small of a lot for development, unless the could grab Rainbow Recording, which would take a lot more money..
Plenty of room there. Last I heard it will be scraped and a current Omaha business will be building an additional location on that lot.
Scooter's drivethru? The closest one is a whole block away, they need to hop on that spot!

More seriously, wonder if Crane will move from down at 60th?
I think this post ended Crane's Coffee...
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Here are a couple "Before" photos I took a couple weeks ago.

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And the building is gone this morning.
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