We've eaten here several times, and it stays our top pick. It is the best breakfast in Dubuque. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The room feels like a Midwest family diner. You walk in and feel welcome right away.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff treats you like you belong there. A good share of the waitstaff is family, and it shows. This place runs on care and pride. It is a true family restaurant, run by a great family. Service stays quick, kind, and steady every visit. Prices stay fair for the portions and quality. The hollandaise sauce steals the show. It comes rich, smooth, and balanced. It lifts every plate it touches. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Want a breakfast spot that feels like home and delivers every time? Birdies Bistro does.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Heading out of town after a weekend of shopping, drinks, and good times, we stopped by Birdie Bistro for a hardy breakfast ahead of the ride. There was a 20 minute wait, which was expected at 9:30 am on a Sunday morning. Once seated, we were promptly given water and coffee, which we appreciated as we decided on our meals. As tempting as it is to try something different, I felt drawn to the same type of breakfast I had the day prior (see my review on Convivium); eggs over easy, sausage and bacon, with roasted potatoes. I also decided to order a side order of pancakes - after all, a growing boy needs his calories. As you can see by the photo, it came out perfect... and delivered 15 minutes after we ordered (is that a long time? It can always be faster, but I was ok with it). All of us enjoyed what we ordered and the coffee service was constant. I especially loved the sausage patties!!! Yummy! So I would definitely recommend Birdie Bistro when you're in Dubuque. Is it the best ever (5-star), no - I won't bore you with my reason why (to each their own). But Birdie should be proud.. Opened since 2023, you deliver in every important way: [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great food, fair price, attentive service, clean, and welcoming.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Great job! read more

Birdie Bistro - Take you pick - it's all good! Next time you're in Dubuque, IA, check out Birdie's. Good stuff. - Pancakes Near Me - Dubuque, Iowa

Limited hours (8am-2pm daily) but this is a must eat place for breakfast-lunch. Smaller place but not short on quality at a reasonable price. I had the Breakfast Chimichanga with hash browns and I can say I'd eat that 7 days a week! The Chimy was huge with plenty of meat on tge inside and hash browns were perfect. Will be back again to sample another mouthwatering option. Service also outstanding!! read more

Birdie Bistro - Pancakes Near Me - Dubuque, Iowa

The food was good. Not overly spiced but still good. Hearty servings with a fair amount of choices. Our waitress was very socialable. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place was neat and clean including the rest rooms.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Worth a return visit. read more

This is one of those places where everything is good. We have been here 3 times and come away satisfied and impressed. The burgers are great and the chicken and biscuits is definitely worth a try. Hopefully Bitdies will be around for a long time. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]This is a fun little, no frills diner. It's farly bare bones inside[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Their food was similarly no-frills, but tasty with good portions. The menu is also extensive, so you're very likely to find something you want here. I will say that their coffee, both regular and decaf, was not very good at all. I would suggest changing brands. On the plus side, the server and other staff were all very nice and helpful, both in the service but also in making suggestions for what is good. And they were right! [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is a fun and reliable place, just nothing to dramatically stand out.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Went here on a Sunday morning. The wait was minimal for the 4 of us. Food was very good. Coffee was spot on. If you are in Dubuque dont hesitate to stop here. read more

Our favorite breakfast spot in town. I'm always recommending it to everyone. Food and service are always excellent.

Where do I even begin... [[HIGHLIGHT]]We walked in and, instead of being seated with the other guests where there were still empty tables available, our group was placed in the back room right next to the kitchen door. It honestly felt uncomfortable and separate from the rest of the dining area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Then the food came out, and to be generous, it was below average. The only thing that really stood out in a good way were the country potatoes. Everything else was disappointing. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Adorable place inside, the service was great and the food was amazing![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We sat and looked out the window at the farmers market and enjoyed everything![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Sunny Day Lunch at Birdie's Bistro! Small, cozy spot with a huge heart -- Nicole, my waitress & hostess, was the sweetest! By the time I left, she even knew my name. Always attentive, always smiling My lunch: Birdie's Favorite Fried Chicken & Biscuits - Two buttery biscuits smothered in homemade sausage gravy and topped with perfectly hand-breaded, crispy chicken. French Toast with Strawberries - Two slices of Texas toast soaked in a secret batter, grilled to golden perfection, served with house-made honey orange butter and a dusting of powdered sugar (had to try it!). Glass of Fresh OJ All this for $30 with tip, plus plenty of leftovers for later . Bonus: lots of parking and a gorgeous downtown day made it even more special. read more

Best breakfast in town. Super friendly staff, and if your hungry they always hook up the portions too!

Being in Iowa we expected no grits but never dreamed this quantity and quality biscuits and gravy. Add this with great service at a reasonable price and you've hit the trifecta!! read more

Birdie Bistro - Pancakes Near Me - Dubuque, Iowa

I just loved this place. No many things open on a Sunday so finding this gem was good luck. There is a small lot or street parking. The staff is very friendly and happy. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place was clean, minus the leaves coming in from all the people that wanted to eat there.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] :) [[HIGHLIGHT]]The bathroom was even clean given how busy it was.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I got the waffles with a side of bacon. I love that they gave me the option to add strawberries, whip cream, and or chocolate chips. The special sauce though is their honey orange butter. It added a uniqueness to the waffles and was actually really good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This place does get busy on a Sunday morning so go early or wait till after 11:30.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

This is a fabulous gem that is a great addition to our city! Once we discovered this place, we try to go once a week. We stick to the senior menu specials in the morning Wednesday to Friday, before 10 am. They have quite a few delicious options that also include coffee. Our particular favorite is their fluffy pancakes with a special butter, a hint of orange zest in it. Their bacon.... Wow! I can't forget about the great service.... friendly, fast and always with a smile! This is truly my husband and my favorite little breakfast date place! read more

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Salad for your hair! I ordered a sandwich which came with a wonderful looking salad. The first few bites were delicious, until! I noticed a hair in the salad, which turned out to be a big knotted mass of hair of the likes I've never seen in food before( a strand of hair is one thing, but a big knot). Yes, it was disgusting! After they took away the hairball salad, a owner came to the table and asked if I wanted to move to different part of the restaurant, which seemed odd. I told her that I had no intention of moving and questioned why she would even ask. To there credit, they did comp my meal, which i couldn't eat anyway, but they handled it very poorly. Beware of the hair read more

Great food in a bright, clean space. It was surprisingly not busy when we arrived on a Saturday, maybe because it was pretty late - around 1 pm. Menu has a good selection, but is not overwhelming, and is reasonably priced. Everything we tried was tasty - husband really liked his Mississippi pot roast Benedict (special of the day), kids inhaled their kids French toast, and I liked my country stack. The sausage gravy was delicious! The side order of bacon came with 4 strips, with a nice smoky flavor. An order of pancakes came as a stack of two - just the right size - and with orange butter - yum. The pancakes themselves were springy and slightly crispy on the outside - a unique take compared to most brunch places I've been to, and it absolutely works. And the coffee is great too. Would absolutely recommend this place! read more

We ordered a large to go order. I walked in and it's a cute little place, the waitress asked if I had a to go order - I said yes. She said "ok you're going to need to wait". She went to every table and refilled their coffee, drinks, checked on customers THEN went back and grabbed my phone. It took all of 30 seconds to grab the bags and hand them to me. I don't have a long time that I can be away from work and I waited at least 10 mins. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great place for breakfast.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Delicious food, nice variety on the menu. Excellent service.

Amy was nice and juicy potatoes were done yummy. Chicken and gravy and biscuits very tasty. A waitress very pleasant service was very fast and a lot of food.! read more

Birdie Bistro - Super breakfast!!! Awesome omelette potatoes done right chicken biscuits and sausage gravy very good. Waitress was so sweet and pleasant - Pancakes Near Me - Dubuque, Iowa

Absolutely the best breakfast in town! Reasonably priced, great service! The corned beef hash is the best I have ever had!

This was a great breakfast! Large portions and while not inexpensive, I wouldn't complain about the price. Waitress was very nice and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the place was clean and had a nice small cafe feel to it.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great little breakfast place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Amazing french toast. Wonderful, friendly service. If I lived in the area, I'd be back every week! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great food and atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Breakfast all day and a good selection of sandwiches. Friendly service.

Best key lime pie west of the Mississippi River. Great friendly service. Breakfast ain't bad either.

Tried this little gem in downtown Dubuque Iowa for breakfast this morning. The bistro is clean, spacious and welcoming. The menu has a good breakfast and lunch selection. I had the breakfast burrito with bacon and the country potatoes. The burrito was delivered super hot, and it was scrumptious. The country potatoes were very good as well. Janell was on point, welcoming, hospitable, and very attentive. She frequented all tables for refills on coffee and water. I would recommend this local bistro, whether it's a table for 1 or 6. read more

Birdie Bistro - Breakfast Burrito, with scrambled eggs, bacon, peppers, onions and shredded cheese in a flour tortilla - Pancakes Near Me - Dubuque, Iowa

Fantastic home town diner in the heart of Farmers Market! Walking distance downtown activities.

What a sweet place! Food was hot and came out quickly. Service was great with lots of coffee and water refills. Our waitress was very friendly. A little wait to be seated on a Sunday morning but not too bad. We will definitely be back! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Very clean, great staff![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The eggs benedict on the menu says grilled ham, it was actually black forest deli meat, the "omelet" should be called a skillet folded in half with cheese in the middle. I ordered ham, sausage onion and pepper, no ham, and a small sausage patty cut in 2 pieces. The food was good, but the menu is mis-leading. read more