Restaurants near Hoskins

“I enjoyed a double beef cheeseburger and potato salad. Excellent. Funny thing is the atmosphere here is like being at home. Kayla and Cheryl helped me and we're so kind and accommodating. They also have football here on weekends. This is a totally awesome bar. I can't wait to come back.”

“Food is great! I like the different monthly specials. Service is timely and responsive. Appreciate the activities they have that children are able to partake in.”

“What a gem in Norfolk!! We stopped here after running errands in town & I couldn’t be happier I discovered it!

First off, the location is adorable. For a small mom & pop place they have plenty of indoor seating plus a covered patio that I cannot wait to return to in warmer months. Inside is well lit & decorated with fun barbecue decor that instantly sets the mood. So cute!

As someone whose neighbors probably wonder if I ever cook inside… I’m picky about barbecue. I usually judge a new place by two things: brisket & pulled pork. I ordered ½ lb of each & somehow both savored it AND inhaled it. Seriously… where did it go? That’s a full pound of meat (not uncommon for me as I really only eat meat).

The meat is not pre-sauced - thank God. There are however 3 sauces at the table (I tried original & hot). I’m normally not a sauce person but they were excellent - sticky, flavorful & not ketchup-like. You don’t need much.

Now onto what really matters -

Pulled Pork:
Perfect texture. Fall-apart tender without becoming mush. Actual shredded pork — not dry strands & not paste. Little bits of bark (my favorite part) with clean smoke flavor, great seasoning, not fatty & not dry. Absolutely nailed it.

Brisket:
This is where most places fail… and they absolutely passed the test. So Tender but structured, not chewy, not pot-roast soft, not oversalted, trimmed correctly pre smoke so the fat rendered perfectly. First bite was honestly bliss. Perfect seasoning that lets the meat & smoke shine. True barbecue craftsmanship. I’ve had brisket I’d repeat (outside of my own) exactly 4 times now.

Kid review (the real honesty test):
Pulled pork sandwich + mac & cheese = demolished with no words between.
Chocolate cake = instant wide eyes upon first bite.
Apple crisp to take home later = still raving.
Welcomed return when in town = agreed.

I was already planning my return while leaving the parking lot!

10/10 — will absolutely be back whenever we’re in Norfolk.”

“I tried the Argentinian salted caramel gelato today, and it was absolutely delicious! Without a doubt, this place serves the best gelato in town. I also sampled the cookies, which were just as tasty :). The atmosphere is excellent, and the service is incredibly friendly. I can’t wait to go back — truly the best in town! Hoy probé el helado argentino de caramelo salado, ¡y estaba absolutamente delicioso! Sin duda, este lugar sirve el mejor helado de la ciudad. También probé las galletas, que estaban igual de ricas :). El ambiente es excelente y el servicio es increíblemente amable. ¡Tengo muchas ganas de volver! ¡Sin duda, el mejor de la ciudad!”

“Amazing Barbacoa de borrego! The consume was fantastic. Also had the lengua it was just as good. The staff were so friendly! I will definitely be back!”

“My wife and I just love eating here because the staff is so accommodating and nice. And the food is so good. We have gotten our friends to eat there too. Sari does a good job. Glad you stayed open during the pandemic. You have a great staff. Thanks again for the chicken”

“Great atmosphere, staff is friendly, burgers are good. the Divots beer is always cold. high ceilings with brick walls would be great if they could feature work by local artists.”

“We loved this restaurant! The food was amazing, excellent service and the waiter was so helpful in explaining the different dishes! We highly recommend Aroma Circuit! We will definitely stop again when we pass through Norfolk!”

“Top notch! I love Pizza Ranch wherever I go. Norfolk is the 119th different location the Legendary Pizza Ranch Guest ever visited.”

“Cookies n cream icecream was so good!”

“consistent quality food and service! Asian salmon is incredible!”

“It's great for deworming and cleaning out parasites from your pets. Kills insects naturally and helps preserve food for storage. Also helps humans too.”

“Excelente servicio y la comida autentica. 😋”

“Staff is always prompt to take orders and even in long lines goes smooth and moves quickly! Staff is always very friendly and the drinks are amazing! Wish they had more deals sometimes as some drinks can be pricey for a family.”

“food is great as well as the service”

“We had Kristie or Christie (not sure how to spell it) as our server and she was absolutely amazing! Perfect service, but also super personable and welcoming. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️”

“Classic American Eats with Great Service!

America’s Best Restaurant in Norfolk, Nebraska lives up to its name by serving up delicious, no-fuss American comfort food in a warm, welcoming setting. 🍔🇺🇸 Whether you're craving a hearty breakfast, juicy burger, or a satisfying dinner plate, this spot has it all — made fresh and served fast.”

“I love pork chops. No restaurant offers porch chops as tasty and tender as The Granary. The service is first rate, prompt and friendly and the down home atmosphere makes for a feel like home experience without the choir of cooking and cleaning. I make this my regular stop. You should too.”

“Papa Murphy’s never disappoints. Their staff is always friendly, the place is always clean, and the. food is delicious! I have never been disappointed by anything I have order for our family”

“Now that's some strong coffee; just how i like it. the cinnamon rolls ate on point too.”

“TASTEE TREET!!!!! Great food great service! I love this family friendly restaurant!”

“Now that's some strong coffee; just how i like it. the cinnamon rolls ate on point too.”

“Very classy coffee shop, delicious cinnamon roll, always important to have friendly cheerful staff can make a visit fair or I would return here!”

“I took my son there for the first time tonight, he loved it. He said if he could give them a five out of five and let everyone know, he would. This is for him. Thanks for making everything so wonderful and fresh”

“Best bar with the best bartenders!!”

“Best Popcorn in town- Carmel is of course my favorite. It’s crispy and fresh every time!! As for customer service Stephen is 100% an outstanding person and his motorcycle and “popcorn box” that he drives around is super fun!!”

“I’ve always enjoyed their Hot mocha with a bean.”

“some of the friendliest people here and the food HAS ALWAYS BEEN AMAZING”

“Just stopped in for coffee because when walking by we noticed the neat street side out-door bar. The server was super friendly and made a nice Americano. Atmosphere was top notch for nice Fall day.”