We came back and were a little disappointed. Arrived at 11:30 on a Saturday. Very slow service…read more There were people at 3 tables when we walked in - and we had to wait 5 minutes to be greeted and seated. Then, it took 10 minutes to get breakfast menus, water and place settings. Then another 5 minutes to place our order. When the another table got seated at noon, they were given lunch menus. We would have liked to have ordered off of lunch menus if they were offered to us. The food came at the 50 minute mark of walking in. On the other hand, the food was very good and the value for the prices was very good. My wife had the short stack plate with very large and fluffy pancakes. Her ham was also tasty. My breakfast quesadilla was large and well done. Food was served hot and fresh. The decor is changed - no more mural - just a flat teal wall. Floors are a pretty hardwood, but need to be cleaned. Our server was very friendly but was very busy. Clearly they are short staffed but they should be up front about that and acknowledge it. We would still recommend this place but wish it was like our first time in.

Delicious breakfast!! Fantastic omelette. Fresh bread. Good service. We really enjoyed this cafe.read more

Located across the river from Maine St, this quaint old house turned restaurant is worth the stop…read more There is on street and public parking available. I would recommend making reservations as it was consistently busy. We opted for seats at the bar to avoid an hour wait. This place is tiny, so it would not be ideal for large groups. It would be difficult to accommodate someone who could not navigate stairs (there are both stairs to enter as well as a staircase for most of the dining space). Servers were friendly and helpful, the right amount of attentive. The food came out quickly. They offer light lunch, brunch, breakfast fare, with specials, and baked goods from Lola. A popular special is a homemade pop tart, which has rotating flavors (today was blueberry with lemon frosting). We opted for French Toast, pork belly, and the country skillet. Everything was delicious and portions were generous. All around a great find.

Absolutely lovely place. Service was an 11/10 - she belongs in fine dining I swear. The space is…read morelovely and clean, adorable decor, and the food was stellar. Highly recommend their buttery soft frittatas.

A MUST TRY BRUNCH SPOT!!…read more Husband and I both raved about this place all weekend and can't wait to come back! It's "cute" inside and features art from a local artist that you can purchase. We were also fortunate enough to be sat in a window seat and loved starting our day watching the energy of main street while enjoying delicious coffee and sandwiches! Husband a turkey club (the Logan?) and a iced vanilla chai latte. I got the cranberry chicken salad sandwich and an iced vanilla and caramel latte. Husband LOVED their homemade chips!

Before I review Big Bill's, I'd like to comment on the last review left by Michelle P. on November…read more8. It was a one-star review and was an obvious hit job. How do I know? Our server Carol helped my wife and me and her party as well that day. They were complaining from the time they walked in. When they asked for special treatment and got it (ordering breakfast during lunch), Michelle chose not to eat. As a former business owner, I do not like it when people leave hit job type reviews when they are not deserved. I am only surprised that no one has reviewed Big Bill's since. I was not going to review the place as I have reviewed it before. It hasn't changed - it's still great. We were staying at 305 North Inn up the street and took advantage of the $10 per person per day credit they offered at Big Bill's. Every day our servers were responsive and the food delicious. You can't go wrong. The prices are still low and the environment is still warm and inviting. I'm impressed!

They instantly treat you like family when you walk in! The large windows make it cozy while still…read morefeeling connected to the energy of Main Street. Everything we ordered was delicious! I definitely recommend the buffalo chicken wrap!

Stopped in for lunch with my husband and we shared the Philly Cheesesteak sandwich with fries. The…read moresandwich was delicious and the fries were crispy and flavorful. We enjoyed our lunch and will be back for breakfast! Service was great and welcoming!!

Stopped by to grab a coffee on out of town. This was recommended to us by a local. We didn't try…read moreany food, but just got coffees to go. The young lady who helped us check out was super nice and helpful. I got an iced latte with strawberry mocha flavor. It's reasonably priced and all of the food looked amazing and I wish I would've gotten something. While we were waiting for our coffees, we were able to browse through some fun vintage and grocery items that they had for sale. They had a lot of great seating if you wanted to dine in. Didn't seem too busy on a Sunday morning. I would recommend coming here.

A neat little Cafe with great ambiance!…read more The homemade sandwiches were delicious and there were drinks of all sorts, something for everyone!

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.

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.

This place is a difficult venue to find! Thank goodness it wasn't snowing, because we woukd have…read morecanceled.. So what should have been a 15 minute drive wound up being 38 to 40! Google tends to give you the scenic route. Anyways, Hailey was our server. She was very sweet and attentive. I had a glass of cabernet , private label of the resort. It was just ok... We both had the Italian sausage and corn chowder soup. It was FANTASTIC!! A nice zip of spice.. Next, our entrees. My husband went with the salmon with mashed sweet potatoes and acorn squash. He said the sweet potatoes were better than the salmon. I had the cheapest cut of filet ever! I've had a better one from JEWEL! It was flat and bland.. I had the red potatoes and asparagus. All in all, I would not go out of my way to have dinner here again...nothing worth the drive.

We ate in the lounge area near the bar and had a great experience! Great spot for lunch or a drink…read morebefore heading out for the night. My husband 10/10 recommends the Reuben. Best he's had in a while!

Great breakfast or lunch dining. Favorite breakfast is the cinnamon French toast (choose how many…read morepieces and served with 2eggs fixed how you like and bacon AND sausage). Prices are reasonable, seating is good (can get busy at peak times on weekends) and service is friendly and fast. Also appreciate the back parking lot so I don't have to parallel park right on 2nd street.

I've been coming to Nora's multiple times a week and can say this is the best Eggs Benedict I've…read moreenjoyed to date (not pictured) and breakfast skillets! The prices are great, as is the service. A staple in the town of Clinton that I will be back to many times again!

We had a fantastic weekend in the Lena and I are staying here. Made it that much better…read more Carol was great and was especially accommodating to anyone with celiac. One of the reasons we stayed here was because of the reviews and that they had gluten-free items here. As advertised, everything was gluten-free for me, but was "normal" for my wife. It is close to downtown Galena, super wash shops. We will be back.

Spent a wonderful weekend in Galena staying at this beautifully restored Gothic Revival mansion…read morebuilt in 1855. Our Sunday evening stay and delicious included Monday morning formal breakfast was the highlight of our trip to the Galena territory and nearby Dubuque, Iowa. Super clean property, with luscious bedding, sumptuous historical surroundings and an attentive and caring innkeeper. A real delight and terrific way to spend the weekend before Christmas. Thank you again Carol for a very warm stay in lovely Galena.