Guidebook for Dubuque

Danielle
Guidebook for Dubuque

Food Scene

Upscale bar food.
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Copper Kettle
2987 Jackson St
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Upscale bar food.
French-style cafe with good breakfast food and light lunch options.
Cafe Fraiche
609 E 22nd St
French-style cafe with good breakfast food and light lunch options.
Kaffee Pub by day, bar by night. Incredible owners and rotating local art on the walls. Lots of quiet corners for working, or sit at the bar to socialize.
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Monks
373 Bluff St
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Kaffee Pub by day, bar by night. Incredible owners and rotating local art on the walls. Lots of quiet corners for working, or sit at the bar to socialize.
My favorite greasy breakfast food. Think Seinfeld diner, but friendly.
Sunshine Family Restaurant
401 Central Ave
My favorite greasy breakfast food. Think Seinfeld diner, but friendly.
Authentic Greek food, just around the corner from my house.
The Corner Grill
1689 Elm Street
Authentic Greek food, just around the corner from my house.
Amazing farm-to-table food in a stunning building in the Millwork District. High-end, but always worth it.
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Brazen Open Kitchen | Bar
955 Washington St
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Amazing farm-to-table food in a stunning building in the Millwork District. High-end, but always worth it.
Great service and focus on local foods. High-end ambiance but still affordable.
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L.May Eatery
1072 Main St
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Great service and focus on local foods. High-end ambiance but still affordable.
Great pizza
Watershed Cafe
61 West 32nd Street
Great pizza
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Inspire Café
955 Washington St
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Very close, cute coffee shop. THEY HAVE PIE ICE CREAM SHAKES.
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Charlotte's Coffee House
1104 White St
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Very close, cute coffee shop. THEY HAVE PIE ICE CREAM SHAKES.
Delicious Mexican food, with the option for sit-down service or a build-your-own bar. Like Chipotle or Pancheros, but the local family-owned option. The best breakfast burritos you will ever have.
Adobos Mexican Grill
756 Main St
Delicious Mexican food, with the option for sit-down service or a build-your-own bar. Like Chipotle or Pancheros, but the local family-owned option. The best breakfast burritos you will ever have.
About a half hour west of town, but an incredibly easy, scenic drive. Amazing wood fire pizza and wine inside the lodge, and a large amount of outdoor seating with expansive views of the hilly vineyard. One of my favorite ways to spend a long afternoon. Occasional live music throughout the summer.
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Park Farm Winery
15159 Thielen Rd
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About a half hour west of town, but an incredibly easy, scenic drive. Amazing wood fire pizza and wine inside the lodge, and a large amount of outdoor seating with expansive views of the hilly vineyard. One of my favorite ways to spend a long afternoon. Occasional live music throughout the summer.
Country-style dining about a half hour north of town. Very hilly, scenic drive near a River overlook. Made famous in the documentary "Spinning Plates."
Breitbach's Country Dining
563 Balltown Rd
Country-style dining about a half hour north of town. Very hilly, scenic drive near a River overlook. Made famous in the documentary "Spinning Plates."
Old-fashioned supper club across the bridge in Illinois with amazing views of the River.
Timmerman's Supper Club
7777 Timmerman Dr
Old-fashioned supper club across the bridge in Illinois with amazing views of the River.
Amazing english muffins, lots of breakfast and lunch options. Adorable former Milk House in a historic neighborhood.
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East Mill Bakeshop & Catering
620 S Grandview Ave
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Amazing english muffins, lots of breakfast and lunch options. Adorable former Milk House in a historic neighborhood.
Authentic North African/Middle Eastern cuisine. It is about a 45 minute drive north of Dubuque, but the drive is scenic and it is situated right next to the Turkey River with a patio over the water. Great food, and a nice way to spend an afternoon. Definitely check ahead of time to see if they are open because the hours vary.
Schera's | Algerian American Restaurant & Bar
107 S Main St
Authentic North African/Middle Eastern cuisine. It is about a 45 minute drive north of Dubuque, but the drive is scenic and it is situated right next to the Turkey River with a patio over the water. Great food, and a nice way to spend an afternoon. Definitely check ahead of time to see if they are open because the hours vary.
Beecher's homemade ice cream is amazing. No room to sit and eat inside, so find a bench outside on a nice warm night, or grab it to go. Seasonal hours May - October only.
Beecher Beverage Co Inc
1691 Asbury Rd
Beecher's homemade ice cream is amazing. No room to sit and eat inside, so find a bench outside on a nice warm night, or grab it to go. Seasonal hours May - October only.

Drinks & Nightlife

Irish pub in the basement under Vinny Vinnucci's. One of the only places in town with great, eclectic live music on a regular basis.
The Lift
180 Main St
Irish pub in the basement under Vinny Vinnucci's. One of the only places in town with great, eclectic live music on a regular basis.
Incredibly unique venue with good food, and lighter fluid-esque drinks. Owners that love and welcome everyone. Drag shows almost every month.
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Smokestack
62 E 7th St
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Incredibly unique venue with good food, and lighter fluid-esque drinks. Owners that love and welcome everyone. Drag shows almost every month.
I only selected "bar" as a category because "dive" was not an option. Easily the best cheeseburger in town, and more taxidermy than you've ever needed.
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Paul's Tavern
176 Locust St
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I only selected "bar" as a category because "dive" was not an option. Easily the best cheeseburger in town, and more taxidermy than you've ever needed.
A large boat marina, and one of the only places to eat and drink right on the water.
Yardarm Riverfront Bar & Grill
1201 Shiras Ave Ext
A large boat marina, and one of the only places to eat and drink right on the water.
When the bars close at 2 am in Dubuque, establishments in Illinois stay open an hour later (or in some cases even longer). If you can safely get across the bridge to East Dubuque, Mulgrews is a great greasy bar & grill and are famous for their foot-long chili dogs.
Mulgrew's Tavern and Restaurant
244 Sinsinawa Ave
When the bars close at 2 am in Dubuque, establishments in Illinois stay open an hour later (or in some cases even longer). If you can safely get across the bridge to East Dubuque, Mulgrews is a great greasy bar & grill and are famous for their foot-long chili dogs.
Local brewers who love beer and have adventurous flavors. Extremely friendly service, and growlers available to take home!
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Jubeck New World Brewing
115 W 11th St
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Local brewers who love beer and have adventurous flavors. Extremely friendly service, and growlers available to take home!

Parks & Nature

Rugged hiking trails with varying degrees of difficulty. Choose from bluffs, woods, or prairie.
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EB Lyons Interpretive Center at Mines of Spain
8991 Bellevue Heights Rd
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Rugged hiking trails with varying degrees of difficulty. Choose from bluffs, woods, or prairie.
High above Lock & Dam #11, you can see all three states and watch barge traffic. Several pavilions, picnic areas, children's play equipment, and a koi pond.
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Eagle Point Park
2601 Shiras Ave
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High above Lock & Dam #11, you can see all three states and watch barge traffic. Several pavilions, picnic areas, children's play equipment, and a koi pond.
Small marina and bar for boaters, and lagoon/non-main channel access for non-motor water craft along the River. Fun for stand up paddle boarding, kayaking, and canoeing. Lilly pads and Lotus flowers bloom in the summer and make it especially gorgeous.
Mud Lake Park
22312 Golf Lake Rd
Small marina and bar for boaters, and lagoon/non-main channel access for non-motor water craft along the River. Fun for stand up paddle boarding, kayaking, and canoeing. Lilly pads and Lotus flowers bloom in the summer and make it especially gorgeous.
One of the only nearby beaches. Fun, but sometimes crowded.
Finley's Landing Park
24709 Finleys Landing Rd
One of the only nearby beaches. Fun, but sometimes crowded.

Entertainment & Activities

National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
350 E 3rd St
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Local independent theater that features blockbusters as well as indie/foreign films.
Mindframe Theater
555 John F Kennedy Rd
Local independent theater that features blockbusters as well as indie/foreign films.
Dubuque Fighting Saints hockey games are fun to attend, and tickets are very affordable.
Mystique Community Ice Center
1800 Admiral Sheehy Dr
Dubuque Fighting Saints hockey games are fun to attend, and tickets are very affordable.
Beginning of the Riverwalk. Gorgeous, well-lit path right along the water. Approximately a half-mile one way so it is a good way to get some scenic walking in. Very close to Stone Cliff Winery and Tony Roma's inside of the Grand Harbor Resort for light dining and drinks.
River's Edge Plaza
400 E 3rd St
Beginning of the Riverwalk. Gorgeous, well-lit path right along the water. Approximately a half-mile one way so it is a good way to get some scenic walking in. Very close to Stone Cliff Winery and Tony Roma's inside of the Grand Harbor Resort for light dining and drinks.
Without a doubt my favorite concert venue in the area -- about a 45 minute drive south of Dubuque. It's a tricked out barn at the end of a gravel road in the middle of nowhere. I have discovered new bands and seen some of my favorite veteran artists (Whitney, Jenny Lewis, Kurt Vile, The Hold Steady, Tallest Man on Earth, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Nightsweats, Delta Spirit, Local Natives, Built to Spill, Dinosaur Jr., Counting Crows, I MEAN COME ON). Two bars, local artists who sell their wares underneath the barn, and there is a dilapidated old farm house that has been turned into a gallery with rotating art. Music is booked by Daytrotter from the Quad Cities.
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Codfish Hollow Barnstormers
5013 288th Ave
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Without a doubt my favorite concert venue in the area -- about a 45 minute drive south of Dubuque. It's a tricked out barn at the end of a gravel road in the middle of nowhere. I have discovered new bands and seen some of my favorite veteran artists (Whitney, Jenny Lewis, Kurt Vile, The Hold Steady, Tallest Man on Earth, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Nightsweats, Delta Spirit, Local Natives, Built to Spill, Dinosaur Jr., Counting Crows, I MEAN COME ON). Two bars, local artists who sell their wares underneath the barn, and there is a dilapidated old farm house that has been turned into a gallery with rotating art. Music is booked by Daytrotter from the Quad Cities.
National gym chain if you are already a member.
Anytime Fitness
660 Iowa St
National gym chain if you are already a member.
Yoga/pilates studio with a variety of styles and drop-in pricing for non-members. First class is free!
Body & Soul Wellness Center and Spa
2728 Asbury Rd
Yoga/pilates studio with a variety of styles and drop-in pricing for non-members. First class is free!
National gym chain if you are already a member.
Planet Fitness
555 John F Kennedy Rd
National gym chain if you are already a member.
Located inside of True.Fitness gym.
CrossFit Restoration
340 E 12th St
Located inside of True.Fitness gym.
Nearby yoga studio with a variety of classes (including hot). First week of classes are free for trial, or a drop-in fee if you have been there before.
B-1 Yoga
185 Main St
Nearby yoga studio with a variety of classes (including hot). First week of classes are free for trial, or a drop-in fee if you have been there before.
Live music venue and old-timey General Store. A little hard to find, but fun to spend an afternoon listening to music in the barn with scenic country views.
Council Hill Station
6521 N Hill Rd
Live music venue and old-timey General Store. A little hard to find, but fun to spend an afternoon listening to music in the barn with scenic country views.

Essentials

Large chain grocery store. Very clean and has many essentials.
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Hy-Vee
400 S Locust St
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Large chain grocery store. Very clean and has many essentials.
Closest convenience store to my house for last-minute essentials.
Walgreens
345 E 20th St
Closest convenience store to my house for last-minute essentials.

Arts & Culture

Located in the Historic Millwork District, a small gallery with unique and constantly changing art. Several nearby local small businesses and cafes.
Gallery C
900 Jackson St
Located in the Historic Millwork District, a small gallery with unique and constantly changing art. Several nearby local small businesses and cafes.
Great permanent collection and unique exhibits.
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Dubuque Museum of Art
701 Locust St
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Great permanent collection and unique exhibits.
Cable Car Square boasts the shortest, oldest, steepest railway in the country. Ride the trolley cars up the bluff for panoramic views of Downtown. Near many local shops -- my favorites are Ripple Effect (fair trade jewelry and crafts), Outside the lines art gallery, Shamrock Imports (Irish store), and Monk's.
Outside the Lines Art Gallery Dubuque
1101 Main St
Cable Car Square boasts the shortest, oldest, steepest railway in the country. Ride the trolley cars up the bluff for panoramic views of Downtown. Near many local shops -- my favorites are Ripple Effect (fair trade jewelry and crafts), Outside the lines art gallery, Shamrock Imports (Irish store), and Monk's.

Sightseeing

Riverboat Cruises.
American Lady Cruises
1630 E 16th St
Riverboat Cruises.
Free Sunday night outdoor concerts all summer, gorgeous grounds, free to walk around outside and a cute gift shop inside.
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Dubuque Arboretum og botaniske hager
3800 Arboretum Dr
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Free Sunday night outdoor concerts all summer, gorgeous grounds, free to walk around outside and a cute gift shop inside.
Even if you're not staying at the Inn, it is worth it to stop and walk around the peaceful wooded paths at Four Mounds, up above the bluffs over the River. There is also a ropes course with a zip line, that sounds lame but is incredibly fun and useful for businesses, students, and team-building activities.
Four Mounds Inn B & B
4900 Peru Rd
Even if you're not staying at the Inn, it is worth it to stop and walk around the peaceful wooded paths at Four Mounds, up above the bluffs over the River. There is also a ropes course with a zip line, that sounds lame but is incredibly fun and useful for businesses, students, and team-building activities.