Our most famous fan? Let’s see, Larry the Cable Guy has professed his love for Runza®. Rocker Tommy Lee fell in love with our sandwiches while filming a TV show in Nebraska. But Bill Clinton might take the prize. In December of 2000, he became the only known sitting president to eat a Runza® Sandwich.

For years I have been trying to get my wife to try Runza. She would not do it. We have just had our 3rd child and a wonderful woman came by the house and gave us a "welcome package" consisting of various coupons and free items from several of the retailers in the Lawrence, KS area. Thankfully, one of those was a free dinner for 2 from Runza. Last night we loaded up our 3 children and went to the Lawrence Runza. We ordered our 2 older children kid's meals and took advantage of the free meal for 2, which consisted of 2 drinks, 1 Runza, 1 burger, 1 O-ring, and 1 fry. One bite into my wife's burger was all it took for her to admit that I was right. She wished I had pushed harder to try Runza earlier. The restaurant was clean. The people working were polite, happy, and professional. It was a wonderful experience. So much so, that my wife ordered the Aztec Salad to go so I could have it for lunch today. Well, I have just finished my lunch and felt compelled to contact the manager of the store and tell him what a great experience we had. I certainly hope this email finds Doug Nation. Last night was the first time I've been in a Runza Restaurant in several years. I promise my family will be eating at the Lawrence Runza much more in the future. Thank you so much for living up to your promise of fresh food made right. Conner
HI. I AM SO HAPPY TO TELL YOU HOW MUCH WE LOVE RUNZA!! WE GO TO CALIFORNIA FOR THE WINTER EVERY YEAR AND WE MISS RUNZA MORE THAN ANYTHING ELSE WHILE WE ARE GONE. WHEN WE HAVE COMPANY COME DURING THE SUMMER WE MAKE SURE THAT EVERYONE GETS THE CHANCE TO SHARE OUR PASSION FOR RUNZA!
I love Runza food! I worked at Runza for 4 years while going to college in Kearney, NE. People would ask me how I can eat there after working there. It's simple! I know the quality of food and everything is made in the kitchen. Beef is Nebraska raised. How could I not eat at Runza! My most memorable experience was when I found out I was pregnant with twins! I went from the Doctors office to Runza. I'd heard that pregnant women sometimes get sick and can't eat their favorite foods, so I went to Runza and got a Swiss Cheese Mushroom Runza, onion rings and dip just to make sure I was going to be able to eat at my favorite restaurant while I was pregnant. I never had a problem, and now my kids request eating at Runza all the time. I guess we created Runza monsters!!!
When I was in high school I would always go get onion rings and a chocolate shake at my favorite restaurant - Runza! One day after sitting down I noticed a cute guy come in. He ordered fries and a chocolate shake. He sat at the table next to me and when we got our orders they had us switched. He got my onion rings and I got his fries! We noticed and had a laugh about it and then he asked me to join him. That was 5 years ago! Now we have been married for three years and have a son! We always go to Runza, but now we get the frings to share. He eats the fries and I eat the onion rings! It is our favorite thing to do on date night!
Well, as ALWAYS, the Runza employees always sound like they want to be there. My family and I go to Lincoln, NE a lot so we always look forward to eating at the Runza in North Platte, NE. We are from Colorado Springs, so we NEVER get to eat at Runza. It is a treat! When we go though, the employees stop whatever they are doing and welcome us! Their food is very good and the restraunt/bathrooms are always clean! Did I mention their cute T-Shirts? ADORABLE!
Runza fries are the only fries I enjoy eating and they were the first fries I that I allowed both of my children to eat. Years later, Runza remains our family's favored choice for fast food. Two (of many) memory making examples include: Every week in the summer when our daughter is volunteering overnight at Y camp, my husband makes an hour+ round trip to deliver a Runza cheeseburger (the Runza way) and fries to her. Secondly, her trips to the mall most always include spending babysitting money on large Runza fries the food court. (Her friend gets them now, too, since we introduced her to them!) So many memories - so many fries - so worth it!
How much more does it reveal that I love Runza (copyright!) that when I walk into mine in Gretna and the teenager working the grill nods to me then holds up one or two fingers to inquire if I am in for a single or a double that particular day, then I hold up the corresponding finger(s) to indicate how hungry I am...next thing I know, I am being served with a single hamburger plain or a double, while the counterperson that day rings me up accordingly after seeing the finger(s). Know thy customer, that is the creed of the Gretna Runza! Kudos to Mike Ziebarth, manager extraordinare, Patrick and Chelsea, and the rest of the great staff! Ironically, I lived in Nebraska for nine years before discovering that Runza makes not only regular hamburgers in addition to Runzas, but also the finest and most delicious "fast-food" hamburgers as well!
When I visited NE last year for a relatives' wedding, I noticed there were lots of Runza restaurants out there. I just thought Nebraskans must love Runza back then. This afternoon I finally decided to try Runza in my town (Ft Collins, CO) and was truly amazed how delicious the original Runza sandwich was! Runza tastes like homemade and I cannot wait to go back again for more. :) The restaurant (on Lemay Ave) was very clean and all the staff members treated me and my daughter so kind. My daughter also got a free ice cream cone and we were extremely satisfied.
I grew up in Nebraska, so naturally Runzas were a way of life. I moved to Kansas City and found that I couldn't find a Runza anywhere....Then one day I was driving in Lawrence Kansas and...BOOM...there was that beautiful Green and Yellow sign. I almost crashed my car. I went in and ordered three runzas...one for the drive home and two to put in the freezer back home for later. Once back home I told my dad about the Runza I had found (he is from Nebraska too) and now we make sure on Fathers day we make the drive from KC to Lawrence to get a Runza!!!!
Mine isn't a "most memorable" experience but an on-going one...we live about 1/2 mile from our local Runza. We also have one about 10 miles away in the town where we work. I have ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS found both stores to be very clean, the food consistently great and the employess outgoing and very enthusiastic. I have often witnessed employees going out of their way for a customer and genuinely wanting to. Our Runza's are ran by a local family and I have heard the best things about how great they are to work for (especially their willingness to work with high-school schedules) and the things they do for our community. This, to me, along with their excellent food, encourages me to continue to support their franchise with my business.
My most memorable Runza moment occured on my wedding day... after being with friends and family all day, my new husband and I took a horse and buggy through the drive-in on 56th and Holdrege in Lincoln. Being from another state, he had never been OR experienced a Runza. It was his first and my most memorable.
When I tasted my first Runza I was hooked. This was back in 1949 when there was a little stand on Park Blvd. on the way to Pioneers Park. I was in one of the operettas at the time and was hungry. We didn't get to eat at many drive-ins in those days so it was a real treat to do so. And they weren't as expensive as today but that doesn't stop me from craving one ever so often. Also, anytime friends come to visit, they must have a Runza to satisfy their cravings and we are happy to comply. Judy
There is an employee at Runza that gets along really well with my onry grandpa. They are really silly and pick on each other all the time. She really makes him feel welcome and makes my grandparents have a good laugh for the day. Everyone could use such a day. My grandma likes it because she can have a salad, soup, or a sandwhich. Thanks to the Grand Island Runza.
I came all the way from NY and heard about Runza and decided to give it a try. OMG I can't stop eating it. Every time I get hungry I think... what can I get from Runza today! The quality of food is outstanding! Hamburgers are fresh and juicy, fries and onion rings are crisp, hot, and tasty! So much better than any fast food joint around! I'd say they should have Runza all over the country but ...... It's mine, all mine, hahahaha, and they can't get any. Runza is like home cooked food! The workers are kind and happy to see you... and I am sure happy to see them! I wish there was a Runza closer to me as I think I would eat it every day YUMMMMMM!!!!! So glad I found you Runza. You are the best of the best. I wish I could send you to my son and his friends (The Marines) over in Afganastan. BOY WOULD THEY LOVE TO HAVE YOU TOO!!!!!! MY SON THOUGHT SONIC WAS GOOD BUT YOU BEAT THEM BY MILES. CAN'T WAIT TILL HE COMES HOME AND I CAN TREAT HIM TO YOUR FOOD! THANKS FOR SUCH A GREAT PRODUCT, RUNZA. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK. Eileen
Everyone at work, family, friends and the staff at my Runza know how much I love to eat the Hamburger meal with ketchup and onion. I walk into Runza and my food is ready before I give my order and pay. My kids wanted to take me out for Mother's Day and said to pick someplace other than Runza. What?? I eat there two nights a week and every Sat and Sun for lunch. The staff is awesome. We know each other by name. My husband and I once had our anniversary dinner at Runza. My Runza store is the best one in Omaha.
We live in a remote area of Kansas where there are no Runzas. However we are located about 90 miles from Kearney, NE which has one. One of our sons had someone from Nebraska ask him if he had ever eaten at Runza, which we had not. He highly recommended it because of the onion rings and the buns on the burgers, plus the burgers had never been frozen. So we decided to check it out. All I can say is WOW! That was the best burger and onion rings we had ever had!!! Now when we go to Kearney on a shopping or business trip, guess where we eat out? Yep, Runza! We have yet to be tired of the great food there. We recommend it to everyone we hear is going to that town. Thanks! Linda
Our love for Runza is strong....This is our 10 & 6 year olds FAVORITE place to go. On our last day of school we always go out for a treat...guess what they chose? RUNZA french fries! Our closest one is 25 miles away and that didn't stop us - we went. Although dad was a little jealous (he had to work). So we all went out to eat the next day and guess where we went? RUNZA! We all thought we were in heaven. Lisa
I worked for Runza in Schuyler, NE. I got to eat the great food every day & know that it is made fresh daily so I love to still eat there all the time. Keep up the good work!!
The first place my son had to visit when he came home to visit was RUNZA. He was stationed in Germany and deployed 4 times. The longest he was away from home was 3 years. That is a long time to go without a RUNZA!!! He just moved back to Nebraska along with his German wife and the first place we took them, after picking them up at the airport, was the SEWARD RUNZA. I also bought him a RUNZA gift card as a welcome home gift.
When my husband's sisters from Seattle come to visit us in our little town, eating at Runza is the first thing we do. They miss that down-home Runza taste and can't wait to place their order. Are they really coming to visit us, or, are they coming back home for the Runza food?
Many times I will go into the local Runza to sit down and eat my meal, and I always think I should pick up an extra Runza for lunch the next day, but usually don't. But as I get into my car, I normally find myself in the drive thru picking up an extra Runza any way!
Being a Grandmother to 10 active kids requires me to babysit often, transport them to ballgames, and take them along shopping. There's never a doubt, when any of them are out with Grandma, where we will eat! NEVER! It's always Runza! Even the picky eaters have caved in and now chant from the backseat "RUNZA! RUNZA! RUNZA!" Some may call that brainwashing...........I call it effective grandmothering!
Hi, our family was a typical family who ate at McDonalds and Burger King. My girlfriend convinced me to try Runza. I was thrilled with the quality of Runza's food. I love burgers and onion rings and have found they are the best around. Our Friday treat at the end of the week is to go out and get food. I look forward to my Friday visits to Runza. The onion rings are the best around and I can tell the burgers are hand made patties (they look like patties I would make at home). My 13 year old loves the oringinal Runza and your wonderful fries. Even if my youngest wants to go to McDonalds for his Friday treat I always go to Runza to get my dinner. The extra stop is definately worth is to me. The staff is always friendly and I wouldn't give up my burger and onion rings for anything. A true Runza convert for life. Thanks again for the quality food and the great service. Keep up the great work!
My husband took me to Runza on our FIRST DATE! We both grew up in very small towns in northeast Nebraska...and when he moved to Lincoln, Runza was his restaurant of choice! Now our youngest daughter lives in California, and I never have to plan for the first and last meals of her visit...the first place we stop after picking her up from the airport is Runza...and the last place she stops before heading to the airport is Runza. We are a "Runzatic" family! Note: She just told me last evening on the phone that we would be eating at Runza tomorrow when she arrives--now with her family (husband is from west coast--no Runzas there!).
Must I scheme to eat at Runza? We are 35 miles from the nearest Runza so I 'plan' my shopping trips to arrive in town at noon & of course it's time to eat!! RUNZA!! I take my time shopping & wouldn't you know it, it's time to eat our evenng meal before heading back to our country home. This has worked so many times I do hope I don't have to change my tactic to eat at RUNZA 2 X's in one day.
We love Runzas so much, but the closest Runza is 60 miles away. Needless to say, we have to make the trip at least once a month where we stock up on Runzas and freeze them. It is so nice to go to the freezer and get my Runza fix. I eat them for breakfast, take them to work for lunch (where everyone is jealous of me) and eat them for dinner, or a snack later. I could eat Runzas every day if I had them.
I am so in love with Runzas. I had planned on visiting my brother & his family in Oceanside, CA. Since there are no Runzas there, I decided to call & order some made up, froze, & I mailed them out to his house so we could enjoy them together when I got there. You can't imagine how thrilled everyone was. Your sandwiches were a great hit with all & it was a little bit of Heaven for all of us.
When my sister and I were growing up our mother and father took us to the original Runza restaurant out on South and Van Dorn St. weekly, usually on Friday nights. I can still remember my father to this day saying, "Come on kids were going to Runza tonight." My sister and I would just jumped up and down with joy - we just loved the Runzas and french fries so much. Yhey had the best food in town. Ican still remember the long lines of cars waiting to get into the parking lot. It reminds me of going to a football game on Friday nights. My sister and I would usually go play games behind the restaurant waiting for our parents to get into the parking lot so we could stand in line to order our food. The older couple that owned the restaurant were the nicest people in the world they always had a big smile on there faces no matter how busy they were. And boy the Runzas and french fries tasted so good. You know, if I could go back in time I would spend hours waiting in line at the original Runza to experience the taste of the original Runza and French fries all over again. This is one thing from my childhood that I always will remember. Thanks for making that experience happen.
A couple of months ago we moved back to Kearney after living in Scottsdale, AZ for nearly six years. During that time, one of the things we missed most was your onion rings and hamburgers. I don't know how many times we talked about that. Sure glad to be back and enjoying your products. We visit you often, and have forgotten that your competition exists.
We are so lucky to have a Runza restaurant in our smaller city. I can not go one day without going to Runza -- my husband thinks I am crazy--but we basically have lunch there every day!! If I miss a day, I start having withdrawal symptoms : ) The people that work at our Runza certainly recognize me and pretty much know what I am going to order. Some of them even know my name. Yay!! for Runza.
So, here I sit in Virginia where there are NO Runzas available. My daughter, who still lives in Lincoln, came for a visit last year. As soon as she got off the plane, after the obligatory greetings, I asked if she brought any Runzas for us. Unfortunately, she said the dreaded "NO." I threatened to send her back to get some..... She will HOPEFULLY will be coming for a visit again SOMETIME this summer. It's been about three years since I have tasted one of these and hope to have the craving satisfied before too long!!!!!! Thanks for the MANY years of memories. I doubt there are many restaurants that have the kind of and effect on people!!!!!
I love Runza! My favorites are the chicken wrap and a cheese Runza. Today I was sick and could not go to school, so I made dad take me to Runza for lunch. He loves the onion rings and the pepsi products. I am eight years old and I like reading the stories on the back of the receipts. You rock Runza! Mackensie
After 12 months serving in the deserts of Iraq I have never been happier to see the Nebraska sign at the west edge of the state on interstate 80. It was the middle of December. I was sunburnt, sore and glad to be home. I convinced my friends to push on to Sidney, NE and loaded up on Runzas of all flavors, chili and cinnamon rolls. By the time I got to my house I was stuffed beyond belief. That was right before Christmas of 05, and I still go to that same Runza and enjoy it just as much every time I am in Sidney.
I live in Edwardsville, IL with most of our very large family living in the Omaha area. My wife and I always make the journey to Runza on every trip north. (Sometimes twice in our visit.) Our St. Louis friend has even brought down to us frozen runzas. You are the best and we should know because we are about as old as dirt!
I'm a Sgt in the Marine Corps, and I absolutely love Runza sandwiches. Unfortunately, I'm stationed out in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and there's no Runza restaurants nearby. On the very last day of September last year, I fell seriously ill when I experienced kidney failure due to an allergic reaction from an antibiotic I had taken a few weeks earlier. I was rushed to the hospital in an ambulance and everything. I was in extreme pain, it felt like my insides were being squeezed together. While at the hospital, my older brother called my mother back in Lincoln to let her know what was going on. She told him that she was going to come to Virginia to be with me. All of a sudden, a brilliant idea sprang into my head. Despite the pain I was in, I took the phone from my brother and managed to croak out to her my biggest desire: "Mom, bring some frozen cheese Runza's when you come out here". Luckily I got better within a few days, and when she finally made it out here, we celebrated my release from the hospital by feasting on cheese Runzas!
I am a born and raised, native Nebraskan. Therefore, I LOVE Runza. I go to school now at Northwest Missouri State, about two hours southeast of Omaha. One night a couple of fellow Nebraskans and I were ranting and raving about Runza. My roommate, who is from Southern California, said he was sick of us talking about stuff that he knows nothing about. He even went as far as to say "It's no In 'n Out Burger!" This didn't go over well with us, so we all got into a car and drove just over an hour to Nebraska City. There, we ordered my roommate his first ever cheese Runza and he fell in love! Now he even brags about Runza to others that have never been. This just goes to show that nothing can truly replace a Runza Sandwich! Best on earth!
Our family definitely falls in the Runzatic category! In fact, when we had to move from Lincoln, Nebraska to Bakersfield, California, several years ago, we were so disappointed that we would be leaving behind our beloved Runza (and family too)! So, when my in-laws come to visit, we beg them to bring us a ton of Runzas! And, fortunately, they have on several occasions! My mother-in-law packs them in a soft cooler and carries them on the plane with her! They don't last long, and once in awhile we'll share with our California friends who have never heard of a Runza! When we come back to Lincoln, Runza is one of the first places we stop!
Once at a campout, I asked my friends if they ever heard of Runza. They said no (figures- we live in Kansas City!) and I said that was crazy that something so yummy, tasty, and delicious could not be known world-wide. So we made the longest "fast food run" anyone's probably ever taken, and we drove 45 minutes over to Lawrence so all of us could enjoy a hot, tasty Runza. Now, all my friends love Runza!
Yes, we are Runzatics. We love Runza all year round, but when I saw the sign with "CHILI IS HERE SEPT. 15TH" I knew what was for supper on that night. We had to wait 5 days, but how happy my wife was. Summer is too long to wait for excellent chili. She loves the chili soooo much, she says even her moms chili isn't as good and she is a fantastic cook. Every week during chili season we go for supper after work is done. I get my original Runza, cheese burger and onion rings (sometimes a polish dog) and she gets chili and fries. She says you have to dip the fries in the chili, it's delicious. This is the best supper of the week!!!
On January 21, 2010, I had foot surgery and was relegated to getting around using crutches. I pretty much just stayed home as I hate using crutches. On Wednesday, January 27th I could no longer stand not having my weekly #2 Runza meal. I got in the car, crutches and all, and drove to my closest Runza at 40th & Randolph to satisfy my craving. My husband wasn't happy that I had driven, but hey, I didn't even have to get out of the car to get my meal. I'm good for another week now.
I remember when the first Runza opened in Omaha. It was the only fast food place my dad would take us to because they served real hamburgers, great onion rings and the Runza was fantastic. I'm 48 now and I'm still hooked on Runza's. The food is just as good now as it was then.
In 1957 I immigrated from Germany to Lincoln, Nebraska . I missed the German breads --- but--- there were those marvellous Runzas!!!! Luckily we lived close to Pioneers Park. Then, in 1970 we moved to the East Coast --- away from my Runzas ---! In 1985 we drove to Lincoln to attend my mother-in-law's funeral , but first stopped on O Street for my Runza ( I am sure my understanding and patient mother-in-law forgave me!). Since then I have been thinking: Runza, Runza, Runza. Last year we planned a trip to Arizona and wanted to make a detour via Lincoln for a Runza stop - but we couldn't work it out. So this year we are planning a drive to Lincoln to quelch our craving. How far are 2 "crazy" elderly people in their mid-seventies willing to drive for a Runza? Delaware, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa and finally Lincoln!
As native Nebraskans tranplanted to Olathe Kansas for 3 years, we were so excited to learn there is a Runza in Lawrence! Being avid Harley riders, and always looking for an excuse to ride, we often chose Lawrence as our desitnation! Nothing sastisfies hard core bikers like hot Runzas on a cool fall day! Sincerely, Kim & Cindy (now back in the motherland) Omaha, NE
I needed my Runza fix today so I bundled up and jumped in the frozen pickup and drove over to Lawrence from Kansas City to get a cheese Runza. I do this about once a month. Today it was about 3 degrees and the threat of snow on the way but I was not concerned. I got hooked on Runza when I lived in Lincoln and now I make the 35 mile drive on K-10 for one. How I wish there were one in KC!!!!
After two snow days of being stuck in our dorm room and bored, my roommate and I were craving Runza so bad, we just couldn't stand it. We ventured out into into the white abyss, where the roads were terrible and we couldn't see a thing. It was dangerous, but we couldn't stand another second without the savory, perfect crinkle cut fries and delicious, authentic burgers. Luckily, after sliding and skidding on the roads and driving by numerous accidents, we made it across town to Runza! After two long, Runza-less days, we finally got our fix!
I went to Lincoln Northeast and (luckily) there was a Runza within a short driving distance from school. It wasn't uncommon to gather a group of friends for lunch, grab some Runzas and eat them on the way back to school. One time, for whatever reason, I wasn't done eating my cheese Runza before I started back into the school. I was in the hallway, finishing my sandwich at my locker when a substitute teacher told me to throw my Runza in the trash. Was he insane?! This was a Runza! And my lunch! Throw it in the trash? Never. Rather, I politely refused, excused myself to finish my meal...and received a detention. Twenty-three years later, I still think it was worth it.
We are all college students who used to live in Nebraska so we have enjoyed Runza our entire life until now. This weekend, we drove 3 hours to from Northern Iowa to eat Runza and it was delicious! I can't wait for Christmas break so that we can eat some more.
Hi, I work in North Platte, NE 3 blocks from Runza. Everyday, Monday-Friday I walk over to Runza for my Aztec Salad (in season) or Southwest Chicken Salad (grilled chicken with 2 jalepeno salad dressings) and a glass of water with lemon. I get the best service in the world!! When they see me coming across the street they order my salad and almost have it ready before I walk in the door. Not only do I enjoy the best salad in town, but also the best service in town. I am always anxious to get back to work on Monday so I can go to Runza! Thanks, Lucy
As I entered the Columbus Runza the aroma of the food being cooked was out of this world. I ordered the cheese Runza meal. Runzas fries are by far the best fry around as they have a slight crunchy taste to them. The cheese on the delicious Runza just melted in my mouth. All you need is just one Runza meal and you are so fulfilled. I'd eat the Runza meal every day, every week of the year. Lorie
My best friend is from Nebraska. We recently had to make a trip back to his home town from Denver and thus made many Runza stops along the way there and back. I had never had one, but became hooked. He grew up eating them. We live in Lakewood, Colorado, which is a suburb just to the west of Denver. We never knew that there were any Runza restaurants in Colorado until recently when another friend told us about the Runza in Loveland. Loveland is about 60 miles north of Denver. Well, last Saturday at noon, my friend picked me up and we drove the 60 miles north to Runza in Loveland for 'lunch.' It was about an hour and 15 minute drive, but well worth it. We each ordered a cheese Runza meal. We quickly finished those and then ordered 3 more each to take home. Only 2 made it home and into the fridge as planned. Our plan is to go back again this weekend! Mmmmmmmm.
One Saturday during the summertime, I was watching TV around lunch time. During commercials, a Runza commercial was on. I remember it was a commercial advertising the different kinds of runzas there are. I immediately thought to myself how amazing Runza would be for lunch, and made it a goal to get some to gorge myself with the luxury I sought after. So, since I couldn't drive to Runza, due to the fact that I'm not of age, I walked the 22 blocks it took to satisfy my hungry soul. When I arrived at the restaurant from the pouring rain -- oh yeah, I forgot to mention it was raining... a lot -- I ordered a mushroom and Swiss Runza combo with Frings. I staked myself at the nearest table in wait for my food. When my order was ready, I got my food, and decimated the doubts I had about walking 2 miles for fast-food by swallowing the first decadent bite of my delicious runza. Truly a Saturday to remember.
I was at home (Grand Island) for a week over Thanksgiving last year, I stopped at Runza every day to get my fill. The last day I bought a dozen, froze them and packed them for my trip back to Vermont. I made it back to Burlington in time to see the Husker / Colorado game and enjoyed my Runzas with my New England friends. I just wish there was some way to get Runzas mailed to me.
I too am from Nebraska like Larry the Cable Guy. Actually I am from Sutton, NE where I believe the first runzas were made many, many years ago. Last Wednesday I accidentally crashed into a Runza restaurant. I was looking to see if they were open and put my foot on the gas pedal instead of the brake. It was a very unfortunate accident but no one was seated in the restaurant and I was not hurt. They were able to open on time but with plywood in the one window. They assured me that my name would not appear in the newspaper but the next day an article read Runza Rammed by Chevrolet. It identified the driver as a 66 year old woman from Sutton, NE driving a 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. Needless to say the minute the morning paper was delivered the phone started ringing. In a town of 1,400 everyone knew exactly who the driver was. I was going to meet my daughter and little grandson at 11:00 and had arrived early. All my grandson could say was, "grandma why did you have to hit the Runza Rex one?" Anyway that is my story and I do not know if I will return to that particular location for awhile.
I have a Runzatic story for you….My husband is from Lincoln and he introduced me to Runzas when we first started dating in 1986. We live in Minneapolis, Minnesota and every time we are in Lincoln the first place we stop, even before connecting up with family, is at a Runza Restaurant for our fix. This last visit we stopped and picked up 3 dozen frozen Runzas to take home until we can come back. We have been known to make a Runza Run just for our Runza fix. A quick trip down to the closest Runza we can find which is in Blair, Nebraska. We take off for a quick trip have supper and to purchase frozen Runzas and the turn around and head home. This last batch I shared some with my co-workers and they LOVED them, and have asked when we will make our next Runza Run, because they want to order their own supply!!! I guess we have started the underground Runza Pipeline. We really need a Runza in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Your crazy and devoted Minneapolis, Minnesota Runzatic Fans! Cindy and Jack
Ever since I was real little, I've LOVED Runza french fries. Whenever me and my mom go to Runza, she asks what I want, and I just say, "A large order of fries" before my main meal. After my volleyball tournaments we always go to Runza in celebration. I love it!!
Whenever I ask my fiance where she wants to go for a nice dinner, she answers, "Runza!" For many months, I would chuckle at the fact that I gave her the choice of any restaurant and she would come up with Runza everytime. None the less, I gave in everytime. When we go to Runza we enjoy the time together and the delicious Runza sandwich! Now, when she asks me where I want to go for dinner, I answer, "Runza!" Runza has become our special thing and we absolutely love it - there is nothing better.
You have just the best food for the whole family. Our little ones, Ma and Pa and even Grandpa and Grandma. Twenty four grandchildren - 12 girls and 12 boys all love to eat at the family Runza.
I recently moved to Columbus, Ohio where there are no Runzas and I have been going absolutely crazy!! I have been having dreams almost every night about Runza food - especially your frings! I am also currently pregnant and have been craving Runza even more. The first place I am going to go the next time I am in Nebraska is RUNZA!! I want my baby to know what good food is!!!
I lived in Nebraska my whole life so I grew up on Runza. However after college I moved out to Denver where I sadly learned that there are no Runzas. One day I had such a craving for a Runza that I checked out your website for the first time. I entered in my zip code in the store locator and was shocked when I learned that there was a Runza in Loveland, CO. Loveland is about a 2 and a half hour round trip from where I live. But I wanted a Runza so badly that I drove all the way there just to get one. I ended up buying 12 Runzas so I could have some throughout the week. I also ended up giving one to a fellow Nebraskan I know also living out here in Denver. He is planning on making the trip up to Loveland in the near future to not only get more Runza for himself but also for me.
I worked at Runza when I was 16 years old. I know first hand that it was always made that day and they use quality ingredients. I stopped working there a long time ago,yet still now, at age 33, I still crave it!
As singers, we are traveling on the road all the time. And a lot of times we're hungry, but don't have much time. Of course that doesn't matter, because Runza is fast, friendly and the food is GREAT! With four girls, deciding where to eat could be time-consuming, but not if there is a Runza around! That is the restaurant all four of us will pick, hands down. In fact, every town we've been to, if there is a Runza; we've eaten there. So I guess you could say, "We're Runzatics!" ~ McClellan Singing Sisters
I was born in Omaha and moved to Kansas at a very young age. We still had family in Lincoln and so we would visit often for football games and holidays. Every time we came up, my family and I always stopped at the Runza in Neb City on the way to Lincoln and would eat there on the way home also. If it was a long visit we would even convince our mom to eat Runza in Lincoln. I love Runza so much it may have had a small influence on where I went to school, but don't tell my parents. I am now a proud student at UNL and my friends and I eat there at least once a week. I love the fries and hamburgers and I will never pass up a great cheese Runza!!!
For as long as I can remember, my family always went out to eat at our local Runza restaurant. I remember getting a cheeseburger while the rest of my family ate Runza sandwiches. I loved those crinkly fries, too! Many years later, I decided to try a Runza. I loved it at first bite! I realized what my family loved so much about them. Now that I'm an adult, I cherrish those special family moments we had, and the memories will last me a lifetime. Now, I take my kids to Runza to eat, like a family tradition.
I went out last Saturday night for a drive around town and had a sudden craving for some french fries. Unfortunately, I didn't take the time to find a Runza resturant, and stopped at a competitors out of convience. BIG Mistake! The fries were horrible! Soggy, under-cooked, and oversalted, or in other words, just plain yucky! Today while out and about I took the time and went out of my way to go to a Runza, and man was it worth it! The fries were wonderful! I have always told my friends, and I will continue to, Runza's Fries are The Best!
My husband and I were watching the Food Network and the Runza Sandwich was profiled. We just had to try this sandwich so we left Michigan the next morning and drove all the way to Lincoln, Nebraska to have our fix. It was the best tasting sandwich we had ever had. We are actually thinking about doing it again this summer because there are no Runza's in our area, but we sure wish there was.
I was born and raised in Lincoln, Nebraska and so I can remember going to Runza when the very first one appeared on the road to Pioneer Park. Obviously, I am dating myself here, but I have loved them since the doors first opened. In 2004 I moved to Seattle, WA where they, unfortunately, do not have nor have they heard of Runzas. (Marketing should look into this.) Since the day I moved here I have been craving Runzas and had actually called to see if you would ship any to me on dry ice, but unfortunately that isn't your policy. Throughout time I have mentioned to friends how I am missing my Runzas and everyone said you can "fill up" when you're back again. Well, my very good friend, Kay, heard the hunger in my voice and for my birthday this year she purchased 20 Runzas, packed them in dry ice and sent them to me in Seattle. To say I was thrilled and excited is putting it mildly! I would surmise that I hit a world record of just how fast I could get them from the cooler to the oven so that I could enjoy those tasty treats. And, YES, they are still just as wonderful as I remember them from many years gone by! I will be back to Nebraska this fall and rest assured, I will be a steady customer while there and packing them up to bring back home.
Being from Iowa, never ever hearing of a Runza restaurant before or even a Runza sandwich. So one night at college my friends wanted to go to Runza. I had no idea what they were talking about so I asked them what it was. They looked at me like I was crazy. They said that Runza was the best tasting sandwich in town, they had great service and the atmosphere was amazing. I had a Runza and it was the best tasting thing I ever tried. The cheese was melted the meat was amazing and the dough was so fresh right from the oven taste. Now some people might say that their freshman year of college they gained the ‘freshman fifteen’ from the cafeteria food, but I’m pretty sure I got mine from eating at Runza all the time! Leanne
I decided to move to Colorado from Nebraska after college. I was excited to go, but worried about missing two things: Husker football and Runza. For the first year, I satisfied both cravings together when I went back to Nebraska. Then I discovered Runza was in Fort Collins AND Loveland! Excited doesn't even begin to describe how I felt! Now my Runza road trips are much shorter!
I grew up in Omaha. My earliest memory is the smell of Runzas in the bag on the front seat of my mother's car. Even at three years old, I enjoyed a Runza. In high school, one of my best friends had a summer job at Runza. I had the privilege of seeing how they were made. During my college years out-of-state, I would stock my freezer with the half-baked Runzas. Now that I live in Texas, my family and I visit Omaha every summer. The first meal I want when we cross the state line is a cheese Runza. My husband and children now get to experience the taste that I have enjoyed for over forty years. Lisa Austin, TX
Recently went on a storm chasing tour in Nebraska and our guide introduced me to your ONION RINGS!!!! Oh, that the dastardly deed could be undone... Now I'm stuck in Mississippi in Runza withdrawal! Food good enough to make you move to Nebraska!!!!!
We love Runza....and go out of our way to get them. One day we went to Norfolk, NE, did some shopping and were on our way home when we realized we forgot to get our "Runza fix". We were about 20 miles out of town, but we turned around, went back, and enjoyed a delicious Runza. We also took some home with us because we don't get the chance to get them very often.
Each year while traveling, I'll go out of my way to find a Runza restaurant in the heartland of the country. Keep in mind I live in Phoenix, Az,,,,but grew up on Runza's in Lincoln, NE. 1500 miles is NOT too far to travel to enjoy a Runza sandwich!! When in the area of a Runza location, I'll stop by for lunch or dinner every day to get my fill of the best sandwich there is! Truly the BEST! Larry
I first had a Runza when I was little, on vacation with my mom. We would travel to North Platte, Neb. to see my Aunt, Uncle and cousins. We ate at Runza one day and I fell in love with it. This is the first time I remember ever craving a certain food. Since that day, I wait all year to have one when we go up. Now, I'm a mom and my babies crave them too. We are heading to North Platte this summer to get more and visit family. We always buy frozen ones by the case to take home to eat and share with people who have not ever had the pleasure of eating one! Thanks Runza!!
Yes, it's true. When we go to town and its time to eat what do you hear? "RUNZA!" Just ask my 5 & 10 year old...They like everything at RUNZA! You can always count on a good meal. Everything from salads, to burgers, to french fries to the slushies. You have our family covered.
We own a cabin in Berwil, Nebraska. Every other weekend we take a drive up and stop at your fantastic restaurant along the way. We just love the burgers and fries and a shake to top it off. I look forward to enjoying the fantastic food. It's always hot and fresh.
I'm a really picky eater. When I go to fast food restaurants I like my hamburgers plain, and my french fries hot and fresh. I have always had a problem with most fast food restaurants not getting my order correct or the food not being fresh except for RUNZA. RUNZA has the best fries ever and the best hamburgers, and they always get my order right. Keep up the good work. Noah
I am originally from NE where we have loads of Runza's! My family & I moved to Barr Nunn, WY 3 yrs ago & we've been craving them! I had to make a quick trip to Scottsbluff over memorial weekend. I called ahead & had them freeze me a dozen half-baked ones! If I had had more room in the cooler I would have taken back more! By Sunday they were all gone! Same fantastic flavor & taste that we remembered ! Hows about opening a Runza in Casper!
Rushing around all day long, not enough time to even think or relax a minute. Time to drive home through all the traffic and I was running late. I had talked to my husband earlier in the day and we both had the same type of day. We both said, "Eat dinner when you can and don't wait for me." I pulled into Runza which was sort of on the way home and there was my husband doing the same thing. So funny!! We both thought the same thing!! Runza!!
Well, I worked for Runza during my years of High School and then came back for breaks during college. And I still love it! Currently I work for a college as an Admissions Counselor that brings prospective students to our school. Of the students that are visiting 90% of them are from out of state. While they are in town I always bring them to Runza (over the summer when our cafeteria is closed) so that they get to experience something from Nebraska while they are here, and I ALWAYS make them try a Runza! The positives of this is 1. They get the "Runza Experience" and 2. The school pays for me to get this fantasic food. Shannon
I admit it, I'm a Runzatic! Every week, I enjoy going to the YMCA in Blair, NE. I join a great group of ladies in the "water aerobics" class. We come together from miles around, working towards a common goal of good health! There is nothing like a vigorus swim class to get your appetite going. Our Runza is just down the street from the "Y" and I enjoy stopping there after class every night. To keep my diet in check, I order up one of Runza's great tasting salads. After swimming, me and my "Y" buddies are at Runza, enjoying great food and conversations. Make mine a "Southwest Chicken Salad" please! Oh, could you make that "grilled chicken "? YES!! Runza you are awesome!
I have been eating Runza since I was a little girl. It always tastes great and I crave it daily. When I was pregnant with my daughter I would order a Runza with Onion Rings and Onion Ring dipping sauce about 4-5 times a week for lunch or dinner. The onion rings are always so fresh and crispy! I know they are made fresh every morning and that care and attention to quality comes through in every delicious bite. I fed my daughter Runza as soon as she was old enough to eat it, and she loves your food just as much as I do. My mom is a big Runza fan too. So there are 3 generations of Runzatics in my family alone, and Runza will be a favorite fast food restaurant for more to come!
The food is great. My favorites are the onion rings, cheeseburgers and french fries. There just aren't any other places that can beat the taste. Anytime is a great experience to eat at Runza.
I was born and raised in Nebraska and ate Runzas regularly for 28 years until I moved in 1998. Now my husband and kids and I focus on the first thing we eat when we get off the plane when visiting - RUNZAs. If we drive we know where every Runza is in western Nebraska so we can time it right to hit it for our lunch or dinner or last lunch or dinner at Runza. We eat there every day we are there also! I also make them homemade (not as good and very labor intensive!) for an afternoon once a month so we have them on hand in the freezer! Wish we had Runzas here in Las Vegas!
Well, my daughter and family moved to Grand Island. I had never been to Grand Island and am from Jacksonville, Fl. You can't get too much farther away :) Anyway, I tried Runza and fell in love with their food. The burgers are real meat and the chicken is cooked moist and wonderful, fresh bread and veggies, WOW what a concept!!!!! Well, I have tried to get my daughter to mail me some burgers and chicken sandwiches but she said they would go bad before I got them. So, I came to Grand Island to visit them, but I had to stop at Runza immediately after we left the airport. My daughter said I didn't come to see her but to eat at Runza. Should I tell her she is wrong or tell her that she might be a little right?!?!?
One time I was with all my friends in high school and we couldn't decide on what to eat. Someone said, "I want frys." I then insisted that we had to go to Runza because they have the best frys and ranch. With the greatest sandwich around. All that fresh ground beef, cabbage, onion and special spieces all baked inside that warm homemade bread! I love Runza and always will.
Runza is the only food I will wait to eat until I get home. All other fast food meals I eat right away, but I always wait to savor my Runza sandwich at my kitchen table.
I grew up in Fairbury, NE and have been a Runza nut for as long as I can recall. I moved to Northwest Colorado in 2000 and have been in "Runza Crave" mode since. I make it back to Nebraska occasionally and make sure I stop and get a Runza. It was a great thing to learn that Fairbury had recently opened up a store! Back in November 2008, my husband and I made a road trip all the way to Scottsbluff, NE. The first thing I asked when we arrived is if there was a Runza in town. Sure enough, there was! We stopped and ate lunch there on the way back to Colorado. I called my folks back in Fairbury and told them I was eating a Runza. My mom couldn't believe I drove all the way to Scottsbluff just to eat Runza!
My first job was at the Runza in Norfolk, Nebraska. I loved working there and look forward to eating there every time I'm back home. I now live in Minnesota and crave them on a regular basis. I love the Runza's, the burgers and of course the chicken sandwiches. I am passing my love for the restaurant onto my 3 children and they know that for every special ocassion whether it's birthday, Christmas or Easter they are going to be getting Runza gift cards. Thank you for making a quality product, I saw first hand how they were made and I love knowing the in's and out's of the wonderful food that you make. Sincerely, Justine a.k.a. your biggest fan from Minnesota.
As Lincoln, NE natives my husband and I grew up on Runzas! We moved out of state 4 years ago, but make regular trips back to Omaha and Lincoln, sometimes just to eat at Runza! The hot, fresh sandwiches, crisp fries and perfectly seasoned onion rings are the perfect excuse for a 3 hour road trip!
My roommate and I are both from Nebraska so we grew to love (or obsess over) Runza at an early age. We, however, live in Kansas City for school right now and there are no Runzas to be found for many miles. One day, an overwhelming craving hit us and we needed to have some of the famous runzas and delicious crinkle fries. So, we did what any self-respecting, runza-loving Nebraskan would do. We roadtripped to the nearest Runza in Lawrence, KS. Best roadtrip... EVER.
So, I'm from Texas, and never actually BEEN to a Runza restaurant. But my Dad is from Kansas and my stepfather from Nebraska, and they both talk about Runza sandwiches. My friend who goes to college with me in Texas is from Nebraska, and I told her to bring me down a Runza sandwich to try, because she raves about them as well. She brought down four, and we ate them within the week. Ever since then, each time she goes back, I give her money for her to bring back Runza sandwiches. It's an addiction from 550 miles away!
My latest Runza experience happened yesterday on my birthday! My sweet dumplin' husband took me out for a Mushroom and Swiss Runza in Fremont NE. He knows me so well! We have been married for 32 years and for all of those years Runza has been my favorite place to eat! I guess now that I think of it, after 32 years of hearing how I love RUNZAS how could he get it wrong?!?!?! Thanks for helping him make my 51st birthday a perfect day! Sheryl
I used to live in Omaha for 20 some years. I ate at Runza regularly as I really enjoyed the Runza and the Mushroom Cheese Burgers. During the time I was there I would introduce people to Runza and any time someone was passing through, we would always stop and get a good meal and half a dozen frozen Runzas to go. 10 years ago I moved to Kansas City. Not a Runza in sight until one day my mother was passing through Lawrence and spotted a Runza. She stopped and bought some frozen Runzas and now I travel over 20 miles just to get a meal and another bag of frozen Runzas. Obviously I don't have Runzas as often as I might like, but I would consider myself a true Runzatic. Let's face it, I have been eating them for over a quarter of a century! That has got to say something about my devotion to the Runza. In fact, my family and I are about to make another trip to Lawrence, just to have lunch at Runza. Just wish one was a little closer.
A few years ago, my son Luke and I were planning a fishing trip with a large group to Canada. We thought we'd be cool and "smuggle" a few Runzas north of the border to make our friends jealous. One day during a cold and rainy break in the fishing action, we secretly heated the Runzas up and suddenly someone said they thought it smelled like Runza. Imagine the look on their faces when we pulled them out of the oven, sat down in front of them and began feasting on a hot Runza. They still talk about the unfairness of that day. Mike
A very, very sad story...... I moved to Milwaukee, WI 3 years ago, after being born and raised in Grand Island. I never realized that Runza was not a nationwide franchise until I drove around Milwaukee looking for my Runza fix, to find out the nearest one was over 500 miles away. A very sad day. However, since I did work for Midwest Airlines which provides non-stop service to Eppley Air Field, I hopped on Flight #151 to Omaha one afternoon to fulfill my Runza fix on my day off. I had preordered a dozen Runza's to kidnap and bring back to Milwaukee to enjoy when I was going through my most extreme withdrawals from my Runza's! When I was back for the Nebraska/Colorado game over Thanksgiving, I found the closest Runza vendor and ate 3 of them without taking a single drink of pop. I couldn't tell you if I was more excited for the Runza's I enjoyed that day, or the win we pulled off against the Buffs.
We were heading back from Lincoln to Denver after watching the Huskers dismantle my Huskies. We got off 80 to head for McCook, & I saw the Runza sign. I'd read about "a heap of Husker hospitality" on the Huskerpedia website, so I stopped. My buddy ordered a mushroom Runza & fries, & went to the mens room. I ordered a BBQ & a mushroom Runza (and a GREAT cookie), paid for our food, & went out to our RV. I was driving as we headed south for Hwy 34, when my buddy exclaims "Oh, my God! This is great!" We Runza'd down the road, & when my buddy finished his, he said "Dang, I should have gotten two!" I replied, "I did." He was less than happy. Now, whenever I'm in Colorado, I usually jump up to Loveland or Ft Collins for Runza, sometimes to freeze & take home to Seattle. When I took my best friend to Ft Collins last year, she declined a Runza, not knowing what it was, & went for a burger & she said it was absolutely great, but I stick with Runza. I make runza myself from a recipe I got on the 'net for special occasions, and while they're good, it ain't the same.
Hello, I am originally from Ralston, Nebraska and have lived in Portland, OR for about 8 years. I often talk to friends about Runzas, but they really have no idea how yummy they really are. Since Runzas are no where close to me, I always look forward to coming home. Anytime I do go home, Runza is the first place I stop after picking up my luggage. My own ritual!! I will be heading to Omaha for Christmas and will be stopping by to have one or two. This year I plan on ordering a couple cases and bringing them back home to share with my friends. Oh, and you can't pass up those awesome french fries!! No other place has come close to those. Erin
This really isn't about me--even though I am a true lifetime Runza follower!! In my family--there are 6 adult siblings--5 of us live here in Lincoln--the 6th one--Marci--lives in Wasilla, Alaska. (Yes--actually neighbors with Sarah Palin!!) We draw names yearly and try to out do each other with the "perfect" gift. Well, you probably know where this is headed... I have Marci's name this year--and I am sending her 12 Runzas for Christmas!! She will absolutely LOVE it!! Marci has tried to get a Runza Restaurant in Alaska--but so far--no luck!! Julia
My mother grew up in Nebraska and each time we visit our grandfather in Lincoln, we look forward to the delectable Runza that we eat each day for lunch. My wife and I now travel out to Nebraska each year for Thanksgiving to be with my grandfather. He's 97 years old and looks forward to taking his grandson to Runza every day for lunch. My co-workers think I'm crazy when I send them cell phone pictures of me eating a Runza!
Our football team loves Runza! Every Saturday morning, about six of us daydream about Runza's during practice. As soon as we get into the locker room, the "Runza Guys" head over to the local Runza. We love the homestyle atmosphere, and the service is great! Nothing is better on a brisk Saturday morning than a hot steamy Runza!
I raised my family in Nebraska and moved to Colorado about 25 years ago. During my years in Nebraska, we had many wonderful meals of Runzas and fries and onion rings and shakes. My oldest son, Monty, introduced us to these unique sandwiches that he got from the stand at 6th and Van Dorn in 1959. After our move, we found out that Runzas are not available in our area. Therefore, everytime I return to visit family and friends in Nebraska, I make it a point to have a Runza meal a couple of times during my visit. Then, my son suggested that I take home some frozen Runzas to share with my family in Colorado. So, now every visit results in a dozen frozen Runzas making the trip back to Colorado with me. My Lincolnite son also brings a dozen frozen Runzas when he comes to visit. The whole family (2 sons, 2 daughters-in-law and one dauther-in-law's sister) gather around my dining room table and share Runzas, french fries, onion rings and shakes--just like some of the best times of my life in Nebraska.
I was born in Omaha and lived there until I was 7 years old, and then we moved to Texas. Our whole extended family still lives in Nebraska, though, so just about every year since 1989, we've been back to Nebraska to visit them for the Christmas holidays or the summer. Despite being a Nebraska native, I never experienced the joy of a Runza Oven-Stuffed Sandwich until I was a teenager. My parents would always make a beeline for Runza as soon as we'd get to Nebraska, but I never understood the fascination. "Cabbage and beef? Really?" I thought. But then, on one fateful trip, my parents said "Just try it." I did, and it was a tasty party in my mouth. Ever since then (and that was about 13 years ago), I have become a rabid Runza fanatic. Whenever we go to Nebraska, I immediately head for the nearest Runza and make a point of eating there as often as possible during our trips. If possible, I purchase frozen Runzas from the stores and take them home with me. My husband, a Texas native, tried his first Runza a few years ago and now he's hooked too. Currently, we live in Indiana, but we're going to Omaha for Thanksgiving and I can't wait to get there. I'm jonesing for a cheese Runza in a bad way! Viva la Runza!
We love Runza soooooo much. We moved away 7 years ago but think nothing of driving 1 1/2 hrs to eat at Runza. We have it down to a science, we can drive to Wayne, NE (little over an hour); Fremont, NE (1hr 20 min); or Omaha, NE (1hr 30 min). This is usually what we do. We love eating at the 108th & Q location. I wish Runza would come on up Interstate 29 to Sioux City. We miss you.
My wife Jillian and I love to go to our local Runza regularly for the delicious Runzas and fries, but we didn't realize just how often we go until this one time, when a new cashier was ringing up our order. She was having a hard time punching our order into the register, so she went to get the manager for help. As the manager was showing her the right buttons to push, she told the new employee, "Oh, these two are here all the time!" referring to my wife and me. It was at that moment that we realized that we must truly be like the Runzatics that we read about on the back of the receipts all the time. ~~Justin
I come from Newcastle which is in North East England and moved to Nebraska two years ago. Newcastle is famed for its meat based pasties. When I moved to Nebraska I missed the pasties and couldn't find a good substitute. My wife, persudaded me to go to Runza. I wasn't too fond of fast food so I was reluctant to go. However, when I got there I realized Runza isn't fast food. The first time I had a Runza I immediately fell in love with it. The hot beef and warm fresh bread reminded me of the pasties of home. Everytime we have a visitor from England we always take them to Runza, for a real taste of Nebraska!
I was born in Omaha and moved to Texas in 1986. Last week I was randomly driving around Loveland, Colorado visiting my grandparents. By some miracle, we passed one of the two Runza's in the state of Colorado. My husband was driving, and I started screaming and banging on the window when I saw the Runza and made him turn around so I could get a Runza. It had been 10 years since my last Runza, and boy was it good. My grandparents didn't even know there was a Runza in Loveland, and they have lived in the area 10 years.
I just have to say that all my friends know that we have a family of Runzatics. I really fell hard for Runza's food when I was pregnant with my first child, and I had terrible morning sickness (all-day sickness, really). My husband and I ventured to a fairly new Runza, and I ordered the only thing I thought I could handle... Runza's chicken strips. Oh...My...Goodness. I was hooked. They became a serious craving, and if there was a food that sounded good during that difficult time, I HAD to have it. And so it began. My husband had already been a fan of Runza, but I was new to the game, so to speak. Throughout my pregnancy and about a year later, another pregnancy, we made Runza a special place. Our family ate there after church, for lunches with my husband during the work day, and some dinners when I just needed those onion rings. I ventured out in trying different Runza foods. The burgers are by far, the BEST, and now I am hooked on the smothered grilled chicken sandwich. My entire family loves the food. It raises the bar on "fast food" eateries. The icing on the cake is the warm, homey atmosphere that Runza is known for. If I am talking to my friends and tell them I took the kids and met the hubby for lunch, they just smile at me and say, "Let me guess, Runza?" One last thing I have to admit, I have the Runzatic promo posted on my Facebook page. Am I a Runzatic, or what?!
I was eating in at Runza and I really didn’t want to eat there and I had one of the Kansas City cheeseburgers and it changed my whole mind about Runza. It was the best cheeseburger in the world and now every chance I can I am always eating at Runza. Runza is the best place and maybe the healthiest if I had to pick from any other restaurant.
My wife and I first met inside a wonderful Runza establishment in Lincoln, Nebraska. We dated for a couple years and each anniversary we would return to the birthplace of our relationship. Last year while I convinced her to sit down while I got our order I slipped an engagement ring into her crinkle fries. When I returned her face lit up, I don’t know if it was the fries or the ring; needless to say we are now happily married and love Runza. Thank you Runza!!!! - Jake
I lived in South Georgia after college, and would fly home to visit my family. The first place my Dad would take me after we left the airport in Lincoln would be Runza. I couldn't wait to have my favorite cheese Runza on Nebraska soil!
Last week my family came in from California. They said they never had Runza so I took them to my favorite spot "Runza" and we had a delicious meal. My cousin said that it was the best burger he has ever had!!! Thank you Runza!
Seven years ago I met the most wonderful man alive. On our first date, he took me to a Runza where I enjoyed my first ever Cheese Runza! I enjoyed every savory bite of that sandwich and every crinkle of those fries! I demanded that we make Runza a regular date occasion for us. Well, it worked out. Three years later (to the date) he bought me my last Cheese Runza as a single woman and proposed right there in the dining room. Of course I said Yes! We had a small wedding, family and close friends only, and guess what we served... that’s right, Cheese Runza minis! Everyone loved it. We have now been married for four years and still keep that once a week date night at Runza! Thanks for all the great memories! :)
I am originally from England. Back in 2000, I met a beautiful Nebraskan lady who was on vacation in England. We kept in touch after she returned home and I came over to visit her over Christmas/New Year 2000/2001. I had never been to the USA before, yet alone Nebraska. On my first day over here she took me to Runza for lunch. She told me that I had to try the Runza sandwich, which I did. I instantly fell in love with Runza, and her of course, and returned later in 2001 and married her. Since then I have visited Runza several times and eaten many Runza sandwiches.
I am a nurse at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital in Lincoln, Nebraska. We frequently get younger individuals from Kansas that have had an accident or event happen to them that they need rehab for. Once I find out that they are not from Nebraksa, I tell them that they cannot EVEN go home without trying Runza! I then make a trip to the closet Runza when I get off work and get them a Runza and fries on my dime. I always tell them that Runza has the best fries EVER!!!! Not only do they love the Runza's but are tickeled to get "non-hospital" food for a change. Pretty soon you will need to have franchises all over in Kansas because I am getting all those Kansans hooked on your food. Thanks for making a great product. - Jody
My most memorable RUNZA story would have to be the day I went there for lunch to meet my realtor and signed the papers on my first house. YEAH! It was a very good day and a very good lunch. Thanks.....
My most memorable Runza experience is tasting their delicious Smoothies.
Hello, Runza girl speaking. I go to school at Baylor down in Waco, Texas. But I've grown up all my life in Lincoln, and on the deliciousness that is the Runza. At first, it was hard for me to make freinds at Baylor. But when I came back from my first break in college, I brought back a couple Runzas, and lo and behold people loved them. Ever since I've been bringing them back by the box fulls. And lucky for me, the new friends just keep coming. Thank you Runza, I sure do love you!
Actually taking frozen Runza's on an airplane to North Carolina for a friends one year wedding anniversary gift (per request)!
While my sister now lives in Rapid City, SD, she grew up here in Lincoln and loves regular Runza sandwiches. Since there is NO Runza in Rapid City (hint hint) she often craves them. We have several Runza memories together such as taking frozen Runza's up to her every time I go to Rapid to visit, or when she visits here,driving through very late at night to get one more "fix" before she goes back home. Our favorite memory however, would have to be meeting in Sidney, NE to enjoy a Runza together! There is nothing quite like enjoying a fresh, hot Runza sandwich and fries with your sister. The pleasure is only enhanced after the aniticpation when driving 4 or 5 hours for this savory treat. While we enjoy these special sporadic Runzatic moments we could never have too many.....so please consider opening a Runza in Rapid City!!
My father took me to my first Nebraska Football game as a boy. When we reached Lincoln that windy autumn Saturday, we were both hungry and we joined the crowd heading to Runza. After each having a Runza and french fries, my father asked if I was still hungry. I said, "sure" and he ordered us some onion rings, which we shared and finished as quickly considering how hot they were. Each year, we would return to Lincoln for our whatever game we could get tickets to and we always included Runza as our pregame meal. When I was a college student at UNL, my dad was more frequent in his attendence of games. And we always reconnected over a meal at Runza (his treat) and, of course, we topped it off with an order of onion rings. - Jeff/Omaha
I live in Iowa and travel to Nebraska for my job one week every month. In typical fashion I was running late for an appointment but of course was hungry.....the only restaurant I saw was a Runza that I happened to passing by or a McDonalds....I stopped at Runza...I had NO IDEA.....now every time I am in Nebraska, the highlight of my day is to drive through Runza and get the Banana smoothie, the Cheeseburger Runza and the fries or rings....it never varies....I have been known to eat Runza every single evening when my day is done....and then take one home just in case....did not know you can order them frozen and have delivered....have you thought of moving more into Iowa?????? Please??????
My most memorable Runza experience is riding bikes with my son to Runza for lunch and ice-cream. We enjoy the burgers as much as the bike ride!
I studied abroad in Limerick, Ireland last semester and couldn't wait to get home to eat Runza. It was the first meal I ate when I got back from abroad. It was just as delicious as I remembered it!
My mom used to take me and my brother to Runza every week after my piano lessons. I would look forward to it every week because I LOVE the french fries and onion rings. That was probably one of the only times my brother and I got along and agreed on as our favorite place to go eat.
When I was much younger, I was stationed in Okindawa, Japan. I was on the island for 3 years, and everytime I called home to speak to my parents I would mention to them how much I missed the food at Runza. You can imagine my suprise when at Christmas one year when I picked up a package from the PO box and inside packed in dry ice was a few Runza's and a message that said, "To carry you over until you can go to Runza yourself, love Mom & Dad!"
I was trying to decide on two different colleges. They were both really equal which made it a tough decision. What it came down to was one town had a Runza and the other didn't. Easy choice, the Runza town! I even got a girlfriend at Runza!! I LOVE RUNZA!!
Since we were getting married back in our hometown, my fiancee and I had to make several trips back home to Norfolk to plan for the big day. As the weekends approaced closer to our wedding date we would dread the trip more. The one thing that we did look forward to was stopping at the new Runza in David City, NE for a tasty burger and a grilled chicken sandwich. We looked forward to that visit to Runza every weekend and now that we are married we remember how important our stop in David City was every weekend leading up to that big moment in our lives. Thank you!
My most memorable experience was when I had my wisdom teeth taken out. I could not eat anything for weeks except for soup. So I went to Runza and got a different flavor of soup each day for 2 weeks. It really got me through a tough time. To this day I still love Runza.
When I was a little girl I stayed with my grandma after school was out each day and during the summer. At least once a week Grandma, my brother Shawn and I would walk to Runza and get a meal. Now I live in Springfield, Missouri and don't get the chance to eat there once a week. So once a month I get the chance to go to Kansas City, Missouri for buisness and each time I go, I make the 45 minute drive (one way) to Lawrence, Kansas to get a Cheese Runza and fries. Then I get an extra one (or two or three, etc..) to go and extra fries for the drive back and eat the others as spread out as I can. I don't even let my husband have one when I get home. My friends here in Missouri make fun of me driving an hour and a half for some sandwich. I am sure they would change their minds if they ever tried one but I have never been able to give one up! It is even worse when I visit Lincoln. I eat at Runza at least once a day and would eat every meal there if I was allowed. I love the food at Runza. I really wish we had one here in Springfield. - Jenifer
I happened to be talking to an out of town friend who moved away from Omaha while I was on my way to Runza. I told her I was headed to get Frings - she just laughed so hard I had to pull over as I started laughing so hard. She wanted Runza so bad that she said I had to keep her on the phone when I ordered and she wanted to hear the crunch of the onion rings. Oh my gosh. She doesn't have a Runza in KC where she lives so she decided she had to live through me and listen to me eat the Frings - haha!! I did it just for her.
My most memorable Runza experience just occured recently when my wife, son & I met up with some of our family for a skiing vacation in Colorado. We live in St. Louis, my brother lives in Las Vegas, and my sister and brother-in-law live in Papillion, so you can see that some of us don't have the convenience of going to Runza any time we want. To our surprise, my sister (who lives in Papillion) brought along a dozen frozen runzas for us to share while up in the mountains! It took my brother and I less than a few hours to forget about skiing and concentrate on baking the runzas at just the perfect time and temp in the unfamiliar altitude of the rockies. Needless to say, our family vacation was made even more memorable (and enjoyable) thanks to Runza!!!
"We just love Runza's so much, but we live so far away from them. When we go to Omaha to get them, we buy about 3 or 4 DOZEN frozen Runzas and put them in the freezer at home so we can have a Runza whenever we want for a long time. Nothing satisfies like a Runza."
"When our son was 14, he got a job at North Forty Golf Course. At that time my husband and I started a "date night" by eating out at Runza (on 56th and Holdrege) on Thursday Nights while our son was working. That was 12 years ago. We still eat out each Thursday night, but now we eat at the Runza at 84th and Holdrege. We are now joined by my husband's brother and his wife, a friend and his wife from my husband's work, their son and daughter-in-law and my husband's cousin. Each Thursday night the 9 of us meet and dine together. So our "date night" has turned into a friendly gathering of friends. Thank You Runza!!"
"My most memorable story was when I was coming home on leave to Nebraska from the Navy (there are 3 Runzas in my hometown of Hastings). I asked my best friend to bring me three Runzas to the airport so Runza would be the first thing I saw/ate when I got off the plane in Omaha, NE. It was the greatest thing ever. I had been gone from Nebraska for 8 months and that was the best welcome home gift I could ever think of. Thank you Runza for making my coming home memorable! I am stationed out in Washington and thinking right now of how I can get some frozen Runzas shipped out to me!"
"My most memorable Runza experience involves Husker football and of course Runza! About eight months ago I moved to the warm state of Arizona and started to crave Runza sandwiches. I was so sad that I could not get one in Arizona. However, I knew that I would be attending a Husker football game in the following month and that I could get a Runza at the game! When I got to Memorial Stadium I rushed to the first Runza stand I saw and bit into a fresh, hot sandwich. I honestly would have paid $10 for that sandwich :) My day kept getting better when the Huskers won the game! Now that I am living in Nebraska once again, I eat at Runza often and have always had a great experience."
"I took my 13 month old son to Runza one day. I ordered him chicken strips and myself a Swiss mushroom Runza. I began feeding him first and got him situated. Then I began eating and, of course, he had to have some of my food. I gave him a piece of my Runza and he loved it, mushrooms and all! He wouldn't eat any of his chicken strips! He loved it so much he took he finger and got some of the swiss cheese off my wrapper!"
"My most memorable Runza memory was when I was pregnant with my 2nd child and I was craving vanilla ice cream. It was closing time and they had already shut down the machine. The manager was nice enough to start it back up to give me my ice cream fresh!!!"
"I've loved Runza all my life. Over the years I still eat there at least twice a week. If I go out of town, Runza is my first stop on the way home. I've even planned road trips so that we hit at least one Runza on the way. It may make for a longer trip, but it is worth it for my Runza's!"
"For me the story starts in the third grade - I went to my first Nebraska Cornhusker football game at Memorial Stadium. You see I grew up in Oakland Nebraska and fast food restaurants where one of the perks of visiting the city's shopping mall food court. Runza wasn't my first choice or even on my radar. At half time of the Husker beat down of Northern Illinois that fall Saturday afternoon while walking with my Dad I ordered the familiar slice of sausage pizza. My father decided he was in the mood for a Runza. I asked, "What is a Runza?" My father described the ingredients and I made a funny face. I thought a Runza sounded terrible. Thanks for the pizza. My dad ordered a Runza from the vendor and offered a bite. I tried it and immediately asked for another. Instead my dad ordered another for me. The pizza ended up in the garbage. I will always remember the day because of my first Husker football experience but the Runza is a detail of the day as important as any other. I can't wait for the days when my son and I can create the same experiences. - Chris"
"Coming from Chicago, I obviously never experienced Runza. But once I was introduced by a friend, I couldn't stop. When my family came to visit me, Runza was one of the first places I took them and giving them that first-time experience was priceless. Nothing like chowing down on cheese Runzas with my dad!"
"My husband is from France and when we first met, we went to Runza so I could show him my favorite place for french fries (as it's so American). We went and he loved the fries too. So now, whenever we go, we call Runza "our place" because that is the place we shared a meal together and my husband's first meal in the USA."
"When I was little we lived close to the Runza @ 56th & Holdrege and at the time there was a laundromat next door. Well my poor mom had to drag us there once a week to do the laundry and the 'bribe' was always, 'If you're good... you can get some French fries!' Let me tell you, we were always good. Still to this day my favorite thing is Runza fries with onion ring dip :)"
"After a full day mountain bike ride in the beautiful Colorado mountains I was really hungry! I had only eaten cereal and some waxy tasting energy bars. I needed real food, and I craved Runza. I ordered my favorite Swiss Mushroom Burger Meal Deal with Onion Rings. It satisfied my hunger. Now, going to Runza is a tradition after a long mountain bike ride. We were starving."
"On Valentines day my mom my dad and I had Runza. We got it take out and we came home. When we got home we pulled the table out and lit some candles. We dimmed the light and tried to make it seam like an expensive restaurant. We dumped all the fries out on a fancy plate in the center of the table and got all our food in our section. That night was really fun because we got to eat Runza and we ate it together in a candle light dinner. I will never forget that memory because it was a great experience."
"I just moved here from Massachusetts, and WOW, I love Runza! I don't know how other burger places keep their doors open with Runza in town!"
"My first experience with Runza was when my daughter started attending the University of Nebraska - Lincoln. Being from outside the 'Runza Territory,' I had never heard of it. During one of my daughter's first calls home, she just raved about this new drive-in restaurant she had 'discovered' and their wonderful Runza Original Sandwich. On my first visit to Lincoln, she insisted that we go to Runza for dinner. I could definitely understand why. Now, every time she comes home for a visit, she brings a sack of goodies from Runza. For Christmas this year, I'm going to drive to the nearest Runza (over an hour away) to buy her Runza Gift Cards for her stocking. I know she'll love that. Thanks, Runza, for a Christmas gift idea that I know will be a big hit!!!"

