Laura's Guidebook

Laura
Laura's Guidebook

Food scene

This is a MUST for restaurants in Dubuque. “From-scratch” kitchen, seasonal menu, locally sourced ingredients (when possible), and best cocktails in town.
33 locals recommend
Brazen Open Kitchen | Bar
955 Washington St
33 locals recommend
This is a MUST for restaurants in Dubuque. “From-scratch” kitchen, seasonal menu, locally sourced ingredients (when possible), and best cocktails in town.
Locally owned, Pho, Ramen, Curry, Spring Rolls, Bao, YUM!
6 locals recommend
Oolong Asian Cuisine
145 W 11th St
6 locals recommend
Locally owned, Pho, Ramen, Curry, Spring Rolls, Bao, YUM!
If you like urban agriculture and agritourism, this place is for you. Seasonal menu, ingredients sourced from their neighborhood urban farm project.
10 locals recommend
Convivium Urban Farmstead
2811 Jackson St
10 locals recommend
If you like urban agriculture and agritourism, this place is for you. Seasonal menu, ingredients sourced from their neighborhood urban farm project.

Brewery

Sip a beer at the first craft brewery to arrive in Dubuque. This nano brewery has a rotating menu with seasonal favorites from lagers to stouts. Vinyl records and a chill, cozy atmosphere will have you feeling right at home.
13 locals recommend
Jubeck New World Brewing
115 W 11th St
13 locals recommend
Sip a beer at the first craft brewery to arrive in Dubuque. This nano brewery has a rotating menu with seasonal favorites from lagers to stouts. Vinyl records and a chill, cozy atmosphere will have you feeling right at home.
Rockin beer selection and SOURS! A throw back to the 90s with an industrial feel. The owners are super hip and the beers are radical.
14 locals recommend
Dimensional Brewing Company
67 Main St
14 locals recommend
Rockin beer selection and SOURS! A throw back to the 90s with an industrial feel. The owners are super hip and the beers are radical.

Nightlife

Owned by true New Yorkers, this urban spot is the hub for live music, drag shows, poetry readings, and performances. Enjoy their roof top bar, great cocktails, and food menu.
10 locals recommend
Smokestack
62 E 7th St
10 locals recommend
Owned by true New Yorkers, this urban spot is the hub for live music, drag shows, poetry readings, and performances. Enjoy their roof top bar, great cocktails, and food menu.

Cafe

Charlottes is a charming neighborhood Cafe, one of my favorites. Açaí bowls, light breakfast and lunch items, smoothies, and of course COFFEE. Back patio or sun room seating options!
15 locals recommend
Charlotte's Coffee House
1104 White St
15 locals recommend
Charlottes is a charming neighborhood Cafe, one of my favorites. Açaí bowls, light breakfast and lunch items, smoothies, and of course COFFEE. Back patio or sun room seating options!
Three blocks up 18th Street, super close and convenient for a cup of coffee, breakfast, lunch or work station.
Devour Cafe
1798 Central Ave
Three blocks up 18th Street, super close and convenient for a cup of coffee, breakfast, lunch or work station.
Locally owned, GLUTEN-FREE menu options, and great coffee!
10 locals recommend
Jitterz Coffee & Cafe
1073 Main St
10 locals recommend
Locally owned, GLUTEN-FREE menu options, and great coffee!
Coffee, beer, liquor any time of day place to drink with the locals. Back porch, live music, and super cool owners. A cornerstone establishment in Dubuque.
8 locals recommend
Monks
373 Bluff St
8 locals recommend
Coffee, beer, liquor any time of day place to drink with the locals. Back porch, live music, and super cool owners. A cornerstone establishment in Dubuque.