
73 places in Dubuque
Specialty bakery on Jackson Street known for over-the-top decorated cakes, custom cupcakes, and filled donuts. Everything is made fresh daily, with rotating seasonal flavors and elaborate cake designs for birthdays, weddings, and special events.
Fast-casual Mexican grill on Main Street offering build-your-own burritos, tacos, burrito bowls, and quesadillas with fresh ingredients. A popular downtown lunch and dinner spot known for generous portions and quick, friendly service.
Lively sports bar with dozens of TVs, a full bar, and a menu of burgers, wings, and pub food. A go-to spot for watching games with a great beer selection, pool tables, and a welcoming crowd.
Upscale cocktail bar in the Millwork District from legendary Iowa Hawkeyes announcer Gary Dolphin. Features craft cocktails, a curated whiskey and bourbon selection, charcuterie boards, and a sleek, industrial-chic atmosphere in a renovated historic warehouse.
Dubuque's sober social space — described by its owners as "like Cheers without the alcohol." Natural Nectars serves kava, kratom, botanical teas, and other non-alcoholic herbal beverages in a welcoming, judgment-free environment. The space is packed with entertainment: dart boards, retro video games, and board games, plus a children's area, pizza, and snacks. Community-focused and recovery-friendly, it's a true third place for everyone.
Iowa's first kava bar and Dubuque's first sober bar. A non-alcoholic social lounge serving kava (a calming root drink from Fiji), botanical teas, cacao, kombucha, and Jumble coffee — no alcohol, just good vibes. A welcoming community space open late, with karaoke on the 3rd Saturday of every month. As the owner says: Bula — love and happiness.
West Dubuque Tap is a neighborhood pub on Asbury Road serving up homemade food all day, including their famous pork tenderloin and the beloved magic muffin. It is a casual, welcoming spot where regulars and newcomers feel right at home.