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Bored of the same old, boring fast food? Well look no further then Lincoln, Nebraska.

Runza, Valentino's and Amigos are three restaurants that started in Lincoln and have changed fast food. They aren't like any other fast food; they each have a unique cuisine, sure to fill someones appetite.

The first to open was Runza, which opened in 1949 as a drive-in restaurant. Today there are 70 locations in Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas and Colorado.

Runza is a fast food restaurant and offers American cuisine. It is famously known for its signature sandwich, the Runza. The sandwich is filled with spices and beef wrapped in homemade, freshly baked dough.

You can order these mouthwatering sandwiches with your choice of American cheese, Swiss cheese, mushrooms with Swiss cheese or just have it plain.

Runza's are about $2.50 and you have the option of getting the meal with it. The meal comes with a medium drink, French fries or onion rings. Can't decide between onion rings or fries, no problem, you can get them together which are called "frings."

As for beverages, Runza offers Pepsi products, shakes, milk, coffee or a slushy; each a great way to top off any meal.

The menu also offers "legendary" burgers which are made with 100% beef and with a choice of one-fourth pound or half-pound patty. The burgers come the "Runza way" with ketchup, mustard, onion, pickle, tomato and lettuce, but you can order it to your liking. The burgers can also be ordered as a meal.

Runza also offers chicken sandwiches, chicken fingers, polish dogs, soups and chili and garden salads. Each can come with any choice of fries, onion rings or frings and a drink.

For dessert, Runza offers chocolate, vanilla or swirl ice cream in your choice of cone or cup. There are also sundaes with cookie dough or caramel or a "polar blend" which is ice cream blended with your choice of Oreo's, Butterfinger's, M&M's, Reese's Pieces and Snickers. Prices range from about $3 to $4 dollars.

There is also a kids menu for the little ones. The menu consists of a hamburger, Runza sandwiches, mini corn dogs or chicken strips. The meal comes with fries, drinks and a prize. Prices range from $2 to $4 dollars.

Next on the list for Lincoln's unique restaurants is Valentino's, an Italian cuisine, with specialties in pizza and pasta. The restaurant opened in Lincoln in 1957 and has grown every since. Today there are 41 restaurants in 6 different states including, Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska.

Currently Valentino's has a large buffet serving the most popular Italian treats. Their most famous creation is their pizza.

Made from a homemade, secret recipe, the crust is not too thick and not to thin, topped with pizza sauce and your favorite toppings. Valentino's cuts their pizza into squares, instead of the regular pizza cut, making it easier to eat. They are also known for their delicious lasagna, spaghetti and bread sticks.

Valentino's has now converted most of their restaurants into buffets. Buffet prices range from $8 to $10 dollars a person and are all-you-can-eat. Prices for children depend on age and if you want water or soda.

The buffets typically have a little bit of different cuisines too. From fish to Buffalo wings, chips and dip, mashed potato's and corn on the cob. Also available are different kinds of salads with different dressings.

To wrap up the huge meal there are a number of desserts.

A Valentino's favorite is cinnamon bread sticks and pizza covered in frosting and sprinkles. Other desserts include cookies, brownies and ice cream.

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