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!

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.

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!

We've eaten here several times, and it stays our top pick. It is the best breakfast in Dubuque…read more The room feels like a Midwest family diner. You walk in and feel welcome right away. 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. Want a breakfast spot that feels like home and delivers every time? Birdies Bistro does.

Limited hours (8am-2pm daily) but this is a must eat place for breakfast-lunch. Smaller place but…read morenot 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!!

Finally visited Charlotte's Coffee House today, it's been on my "Want to go" list for a while every…read moretime I'm down in Iowa I don't usually drink latte but this Peanut Butter Latte really WOW-ed me. It was very yummy and not sweet at all. Their breakfast burrito was so warm and hearty. Very good experience for my first time and will definitely come back to try more menu items! 10/10 for cute space as well! Staff was amazingly helpful and would suggest drinks based on your preferences.

Very busy coffee spot and I can see why. They have a great menu with so many coffees, pastries and…read morebreakfast choices. The vibe is cozy and intimate and the service was friendly. They have outdoor as well as indoor space. It's a must if you're in Dubuque.

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.

This a beautiful old hotel that has either been lovingly kept for decades or undergone a renovation…read moretrue to its original design. Rooms are spacious. Beds are comfortable and staff is friendly. Lobby area, restaurant and parking all great. Perfect location in the heart of Dubuque.

What on earth?? My friend and I stayed here not long ago…read moreand had a nice trip (see previous review). But today 9/11) she (who booked the hotel) got an email saying "In honor of September 11, here's a discount!" (See picture) What kind of tone deaf marketing is this? It's like saying "Remember Pearl Harbor, here's a discount!" Your marketing team should be fired.

Went back again a few years ago and this is now Our favorite place in the area! Wonderful food and…read moreservice!!

Our family had a day trip to Dubuque, and my brother suggested this place. I had not heard of it…read moreand am always up to try something new and unique. Right from the start the hostess was rude. I thought maybe it was me, but observed her rude to others. This is a restaurant's first chance to set the tone, and she is not doing them any justice. We got a table and ordered drinks. My mom got the loaded Bloody Mary, which she said was delicious. It also was LOADED. Get this for sure! My SIL got the broasted chicken and said it was tasty as well. If you like chicken, it would be worth trying. Sadly I got a Mushroom and Swiss burger and it was fine. I always get burgers well done from a food safety perspective. It was medium at best. We already waited 40 minutes for food so I didn't send it back. The server never came back to ask how our food was either. My niece got a grilled cheese on the kid's menu. It was 90% bread for a 4 year old. Parents don't get this option! It's not worth the money. I know they were busy so trying to be respectful of that. Unfortunately the service was slow, the staff lacking and the food average to below, so go for a drink but choose your food wisely.

The breakfast was delicious. The French toast was probably 1 3/4 inches thick and wonderful. Very…read morelarge pancakes prepared perfectly. My omelette and hash browns were also very good. The only thing I can complain about is the temperature of the coffee. Never hot just warm. So don't expect it nice hot cup of coffee, just warm.

OMG. What a great find. Great diner with amazing food choices. The pancakes are bigger than the…read moreplate they serve it on. Bacon was crispy and eggs were cooked the way I like them. French Toast is thick - like almost 2 inches thick. Omelet and hash browns were delicious, according to my husband. Seated quickly and food came out within 15-20 minutes (it was a Sunday and they were busy). Staff super friendly. Diner is clean as is the bathroom.

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.