Every June, Omaha becomes the center of the baseball universe. The College World Series rolls into town, Charles Schwab Field fills with fans from Baton Rouge to Corvallis, and downtown Omaha buzzes in a way it does only a few weeks a year. And every one of those fans, at some point between games, asks the same question: where do we eat?
Here's your answer: All American Burger, 1421 Farnam St.
Yes, it's about ten blocks south of the ballpark. Walk it, drive it, scooter it—doesn't matter. It's worth the trip. Because what's waiting at 15th and Farnam is Omaha's best smashburger, and this is not a claim we make lightly.
From Aksarben Upstart to Downtown Staple
If you read our coverage back in February 2025, you watched this story begin. All American Burger—the brainchild of industry veteran Alex Harrington, who also commands a fleet of Pickleman's locations around the city—debuted inside The Inner Rail Food Hall at Aksarben Village and immediately made noise with a concept that refused to overcomplicate anything: great beef, perfect sear, fresh toppings, killer sauce.
Then came the downtown expansion, taking over the former Untamed Kitchen space at 1421 Farnam. And while its predecessor pitched wellness bowls to a neighborhood that apparently wasn't buying, All American Burger showed up with exactly what downtown Omaha was hungry for—a no-nonsense, counter-serve burger joint that delivers every single time. Windows wrap most of the exterior, the dining room is bright and warm, and the food hits your table fast. Which matters when first pitch is in 45 minutes.
What to Order Before (or After) the Game
Every burger is built on seared, thin, crispy-edged patties packed with beefy intensity, stacked on a freshly toasted potato bun—and every one comes with a side of crinkle-cut fries, because frankly, it should.
- The All American Smash – The flagship. Two smashed patties, premium American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and homemade All American Sauce. The reason you're here.
- The Classic Smash – Ketchup and their famous M.O.P. style—mustard, onion, pickle. No gimmicks. Just a commitment to the craft.
- Oklahoma Style – Thinly sliced onions smashed and deeply caramelized right into the patty. If you know, you know.
- The Smokin' Hot Smash – Applewood smoked bacon and freshly caramelized jalapeños. A little spice, a lot of character.
- The Unit – Three patties, three strips of bacon, the works. A towering behemoth for fans who believe moderation is for the losers' bracket.
- The Black Bean Burger – Because even a smashburger joint has to give the vegetarians something.
And here's the part too many first-timers miss: the shakes. Thick, cold, classic, and exactly what a 90-degree June afternoon in Omaha demands. A smashburger, crinkle-cut fries, and a milkshake before an evening game at the CWS? That's not a meal. That's an Omaha summer ritual in the making.
A Return to Classic Americana
All American Burger is more than just another player in the smashburger wars. It's an homage—to the roadside burger stands, the neighborhood diners, the places that smell like sizzling beef and sound like easy conversation. The kind of spot where you pull up a chair, let the grease drip down your wrist, and don't care who's watching. You'll likely be greeted with a hearty "How you doin', buddy?"—and they mean it.
"We're more than just burgers," the company's website declares. "We're a growing community of passionate folks savoring the classic American spirit."
During the College World Series—the most American two weeks on Omaha's calendar—that spirit fits like a broken-in ball glove.
If You Can't Make It Downtown
The original location inside The Inner Rail Food Hall at Aksarben Village is still going strong, serving the same lineup in one of the city's liveliest food halls. If you're staying near Aksarben or catching the city beyond the ballpark, it's an easy call.
But if you're here for the CWS? Make the walk south. Grab a booth by the windows at 15th and Farnam, order a smash and a shake, and taste what the locals already know: a great burger joint doesn't just survive in this town. It becomes a staple. And All American Burger already has.
Find All American Burger:
- Downtown Omaha – 1421 Farnam St, Omaha, NE 68102 (about 10 blocks south of Charles Schwab Field)
- Aksarben Village – The Inner Rail Food Hall, 1911 S 67th St, Omaha, NE 68106
- Website: eatallamerican.com
- Hours: Sunday – Thursday: 11 AM – 9 PM | Friday – Saturday: 11 AM – 10 PM
