Service was excellent, staff was friendly and cheerful. Happened to be 'free pie' Wednesday when I…read morewas there. Pie was yummy as well (enjoyed later with ice cream) In Iowa from Texas, their food was made to keep you warm in cold weather I believe. Heaping portions and Oh So Good!!! All was excellent and Highly Recommended!!! I had seen a former review of the best breakfast in Dubuque and I absolutely agree with that statement.

To Go Order. Disappointed. I thought I ordered the Top…read moreSirloin with two sides that would be good for someone with a gluten allergy. I received the wrong item. Wrong sides and Texas Toast and gravy I did not order. Very disappointed.

Recently, some close friends, my wife and I drove over to Dubuque for a weekend getaway. We love…read morefarm-to-table restaurant concepts and in-city dining, so we thought Convivium would be an ideal spot to have breakfast on our first day in town. As great as this place could (if not should) be, it will never reach it's potential with the lousy customer service that we experienced. Why do I say this? Read on Yelper. We arrive for breakfast around 9:45 am on Saturday. There was a little bit of a line, which is to be expected at any well known breakfast/brunch establishment, right? The young lady working the register asked if we wanted to pick a table outside, handed us four menus and told us that someone would be out there to help us shortly. We sat at an empty, yet still dirty with plates from the last customers, table that was in the shade. Annnnnd we waited. As staff came out to attend to other customers sitting in the same patio area, the four of us sat there waiting for water, coffee, a smile... heck even an acknowledgement that we were there would have been nice. Seriously, if the Invisible Man was real and sitting at the table, he probably would have had a better chance of being noticed by the servers working that morning. We ended up busing our own table because no staff would bother to do it - I'm very serious. Nearly 20 minutes pass. As another couple comes into the patio, sits down and gets near immediate service with their drink orders, we had it! We entered the restaurant to find out what the problem is for such terrible service?!? The tall, head service member (did not catch her name) had an attitude for sure with her question "Did one of us seat you?" and we answered that "No, your host teammate told us to grab the table." She damn near rolled her eyes. Finally, lightening struck... someone showed up to give us water, wipe the table, and take our order. But don't get your hopes up that this was the end of bad service. Regrettably, it was not. We waited nearly 25 more minutes to get our order of eggs, potatoes, bacon, and sausage. Tough order for a breakfast place, don'tcha think? Out comes the food... without utensils to eat with. 4 mins of watching your food get cold motivated us to good inside and get our own utensils. As we did, the head member walks out with the items. Now - let's shift to the one positive part of the experience and that of course is the food. To show you that I am a reasonable reviewer, I will tell you that the meal was very tasty, cooked to order, and satisfying (especially when you're starving!). When I said at the beginning that this place can be great, the food is the reason why. After a Friday night of fun, a place like Convivium is just what you want for a Saturday breakfast before an afternoon of NCAA College Football - you know what I mean? But until management decides to hold the staff accountable for this terrible customer service, Convivium will be closed in less than 5 years (my prediction). Read some of the other reviews... we share the same general opinion. And this is coming from someone that values restaurant concepts like this one. Get it together before its too late, Convivium.

What a disappointment. Yelp usually leads me to amazing spots, but this was a fail…read more I loved the concept and the cool vibe of the place but the food and the service were lacking the same luster. My dad, sister, and I stopped in on a Sunday afternoon. My sister enjoyed her chicken pesto panini but Dad found his pulled pork to be dry and bland. I ordered broccoli cheese soup with sourdough toast. The soup was absolutely disgusting. It was so thick, overcooked, and tasted like it had been on a back burner for three days straight. Not to be gross, but it looked like congealed dog vomit. When I mentioned to our server, she was very condescending. I would like to try again and hopefully it was just a tough day.

Super fast greeting, both by hostess and server. Pretty basic breakfast menu...no fancy…read morepancake/waffle/french toast options...just plain (with or without fruit. Hubby had eggs, hash browns and toast. Ordered the hash browns well done, and that's how they came. I had thick french toast. Very small portion, not very thick, and dry. Just ok. Wouldn't get again. Great service. Very good coffee. Ok food.

No frills dining for breakfast, and the locals clearly know about this place because it was jammed…read morewhen we arrived, but they had spillover seating in the banquet hall space that adjoins the restaurant. Really good food: my biscuits and gravy were so full of sausage that it was almost too much. Our server was busy but despite us being in the adjacent space made sure we weren't forgotten (by the time we left that room had filled up too!) It's not brunch at the Plaza, but if you want good food and don't mind a basic setting, Sunshine is the place to be.

Went to Caroline's for the first time on Easter. Absolutely wonderful experience. Great…read moreatmosphere, great food. Our server, Holly was very attentive and knowledgeable about items on the menu. We felt the serving sizes were generous and reasonably priced. My wife is a steak person so ordered the steak & eggs and said is the one of the best steaks she'd ever had. I'm always looking for something new so tried the shrimp & grits and loved it. Plan to return again and will recommend it others.

I had a mixed but overall pleasant experience at Caroline's. The atmosphere is charming--quiet,…read moreclassy, and located inside the historic Hotel Julien, which adds a nice touch of elegance. Breakfast was good. My husband enjoyed his corned beef hash (he is a connoisseur) and I enjoyed the huevos rancheros. Portions are very generous. Service was lacking, unresponsive and not attentive. All in all, Caroline's is a solid spot for a relaxed meal, especially breakfast or brunch. Just know it can be a bit inconsistent depending on the day or the dish. I'd return, but with slightly adjusted expectations.

A groups of us went here today for a work lunch. This was the first time all of us have been here…read moreand from the moment we walked in, greeted by the waitress and immediately felt welcomed. Our waitress was kind, helpful, and patient. She offered recommendations when I asked; the chef was accommodating when I asked about taking crème brûlée to go and provided some berries with the cheesecake when we asked. I can't express how much we all liked this place and can't wait to be back.

Great food! Awesome drinks! Prices are great too! Atmosphere was very casual and not so much…read moreemphasis on the Bar! Loved it!

Fantastic staff! Wonderful and welcoming attitudes. The food was amazing and very well priced. I…read morerecommend the potato soup and the French toast.

Terrible!!! That's about all that needs to be said and manager was rude so there... now enough…read moresaid!!!

I went here for a date night and it was great. We had one of the specials, grilled cheese pulled…read morepork on Texas toast. It was delicious. We upgraded to the sweet potato fries. They were good but could've been a little crispier. The car decor was perfect because my date loves cars. We were very well taken care of.

What a hidden gem! Foodie Garage Eatery is the kind of place that makes your stomach and your…read morenostalgia equally happy. From the moment you walk in, you're hit with vintage vibes--classic signs, car-themed decor, and serious Route 66 diner energy with a modern twist. It's like eating in a garage... if that garage had fantastic food, great lighting, and killer service. We tried a bit of everything, and nothing disappointed. Big flavors, generous portions, and clear attention to detail. It's comfort food with a foodie flair -- creative without being fussy. The staff? Super friendly and fast. You can tell they enjoy being there, which makes all the difference. Whether you're a local or just passing through, this place is worth the pit stop. Bring your appetite, your camera, and your inner road-tripper.

I love the local spots and Dottie's is it. We sat at the counter in this small restaurant which was…read morepacked! We had a great breakfast with super friendly service. Skip IHOP and come here instead.

Very friendly service, loved the pictures on the wall, nice and inviting. The food was very basic,…read morecompetently done but not special, if you're looking for high end stuff you aren't going to get it here. That being said, it's also a good value for your money. Super fun sign outside the business.

Friendly service. Tasty breakfast potatoes with grilled unions. Offer a fresh fruit - not just…read morefruit with glaze.

I was shopping with my mom, and she suggested this place for lunch. As others mentioned, it's…read moreconnected to a gas station. So, I wasn't expecting too much. I was very pleasantly surprised. It's a small space but it has a fairly decent sized menu. I tried the cod sandwich with fries, and they both had a great flavor. The prices are pretty average, and the service was super quick and friendly as well. I would love to come back if I'm in the area and try their breakfast as the menu pics looked amazing.

Food was inventive yet familiar. Service was friendly drinks were served with precision and…read moreambience takes you out of Dubuque. Overall a great place for a Date night or a quick meal at the bar.

we remembered Brazen from a previous visit to Dubuque. They made us wait at the bar this time…read morethough there were obviously tables available, in spire of our reservation. No problem, a chance to have a couple old fashioneds and get some local tips from the bar lady. My wife enjoyed her soup, and we shared a decent caesar-like salad (trying to recall from photos). The shawarma pizza was a nice try but not a win in my book. The fried pork belly were overfried though still edible. We would still return if were in the neighborhood to see what they're up to. The bar was pretty busy and it was nice to see regular people mulling over this semi-gourmet food!