Blackstone

midtown revived · 68105

Blackstone is what happens when a midtown stretch gets enough investment to revive but not enough to homogenize. Farnam Street between roughly 36th and 41st delivers a tight cluster of restaurants, cocktail bars, and the obligatory craft brewery, all within an actually walkable few blocks, which is rarer in Omaha than locals admit. The crowd splits between UNMC residents decompressing after shift, young professionals on third dates, and Dundee spillover looking for a change of scene. Reservations help on weekends. Expect competent service, design-magazine interiors, and prices that have crept up. Less scene than Benson, more polish, slightly less interesting.

6,461

singles 22–50

48%

male

$34,489

median income

$1,097

median rent

The data

Blackstone by the numbers

Blackstone is roughly balanced, about 48% men to 52% women.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Median individual income in Blackstone is about $34,500.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Nebraska registers voters by party, and Douglas County is nearly even, about 36% Democratic to 35% Republican, with a 26% Nonpartisan bloc.
● Verified · NE SOS county registration, May 2026
The median renter in Blackstone pays about $1,100 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
About 6,500 Blackstone residents ages 22 to 50 are single.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

19 spots · tap a point, label, or class to filter

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19 spots across Blackstone

Blackstone
Cafés
Coneflower Creamery - Blackstone District
Ice cream shop★ 4.8 · 2,079
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
3921 Farnam St, Omaha, NE 68131
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 2,079 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Coneflower Creamery - Blackstone District.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue12 to 10 PM
Wed12 to 10 PM
Thu12 to 10 PM
Fri12 to 10 PM
SatClosed
Sun11 AM to 8 PM
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
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Blackstone
Dining
Early Bird Blackstone District
Breakfast restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 2,021
Blackstone
Dining
Mula
Mexican restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 1,331
Blackstone
Drinks
Nite Owl
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,019
Blackstone
Cafés
Archetype Coffee
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.7 · 675
Blackstone
Activity
The Corky Canvas Omaha
Painting studio★ 4.9 · 656
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
200 S 31st Ave #4104, Omaha, NE 68131
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 656 Google reviews
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Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at The Corky Canvas Omaha.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed10 AM to 3 PM, 7 to 9 PM
Thu10 AM to 3 PM, 7 to 9 PM
Fri10 AM to 3 PM
SatClosed
Sun9 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
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Blackstone
Dining
HomeGrown Omaha - Blackstone
Breakfast restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 453
Blackstone
Cafés
Sweet Magnolias Bake Shop
Dessert shop$$$$★ 4.7 · 419
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
813 N 40th St, Omaha, NE 68131
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 419 Google reviews
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue7 AM to 2 PM
Wed7 AM to 2 PM
Thu7 AM to 2 PM
Fri7 AM to 2 PM
SatClosed
Sun8 AM to 1 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
In-store pickup · In-store shopping · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
Blackstone
Cafés
Myrtle&Cypress Coffeehouse
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.7 · 384
Blackstone
Drinks
Blackstone Social
Bar$$$$★ 3.9 · 317
Blackstone
Dining
Koen Japanese BBQ and Izakaya
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.3 · 214
Blackstone
Dining
First Round
Restaurant$$$$★ 4 · 161
Blackstone
Drinks
Little Ricky's Rooftop Bar
Bar$$$$★ 3.9 · 113
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
148 S 39th St, Omaha, NE 68131
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
3.9★ from 113 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Little Ricky's Rooftop Bar.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon3 PM to 12 AM
Tue3 PM to 12 AM
Wed3 PM to 12 AM
Thu3 PM to 2 AM
Fri3 PM to 2 AM
Sat12 PM to 2 AM
Sun12 PM to 12 AM
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
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Blackstone
Dining
Golden Turtles
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 91
Blackstone
Dining
Habibi grill food truck
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.9 · 90
Blackstone
Cafés
The Wandering Page
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.9 · 75
Blackstone
Drinks
Revival House
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 54
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
3737 Farnam St Ste 114, Omaha, NE 68131
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 54 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Revival House.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon3 PM to 2 AM
Tue3 PM to 2 AM
Wed3 PM to 2 AM
Thu3 PM to 2 AM
Fri3 PM to 2 AM
Sat12 PM to 2 AM
Sun12 PM to 2 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Blackstone
Activity
Blackstone Theater
Comedy club★ 4.8 · 43
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
3624 Farnam St, Omaha, NE 68131
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 43 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Blackstone Theater.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
ThuClosed
Fri6:30 to 10:30 PM
Sat6 to 8:30 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Paid parking garage
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
Site Maps
Blackstone
Activity
Arcade 33
Video arcade★ 5 · 24
Wheelchair access

Blackstone

Blackstone by the numbers

Local date spots

Coneflower Creamery - Blackstone District

Early Bird Blackstone District

Mula

Nite Owl

Archetype Coffee

The Corky Canvas Omaha

HomeGrown Omaha - Blackstone

Sweet Magnolias Bake Shop

Myrtle&Cypress Coffeehouse

Blackstone Social

Koen Japanese BBQ and Izakaya

First Round

Little Ricky's Rooftop Bar

Golden Turtles

Habibi grill food truck

The Wandering Page

Revival House

Blackstone Theater

Arcade 33

Reach Blackstone singles right where they plan dates.