Food is delicious and waitstaff is friendly. Two different homemade pizza styles to choose from:…read moreDetroit and New York thin Crust. Both amazing. The best gourmet pizza toppings in Dubuque. Most other pizza places are pretty standard run of the mill ingredients for pizzas. Driftless is really above all that. The burrata appetizer is awesome to try too. Homemade Milkshakes are a fun and welcome addition to the meal experience here. This past Christmas season they had the most amazing winter wonderland experience in their restaurant and dining areas. If they offer it again in the future- GO! Book a ticket! The impressive Harry Potter Lego display they had was worth the visit alone. Highly recommended coming here. My favorite pizza place in Dubuque. Side note: Favorite Dubuque Pizza Places: #1 - Driftless Pizza Co. #2 - Happy Joes on University

Made a reservation on Open Table for Father's Day. Ordered the GF Dubuquer, NY style Pepperoni,…read moreDetroit Dubuquer, Detroit Buffalo and the Detroit Figgy the White! We've had all but the Figgy one before and we're glad we had the chance to give that one a try as it was so delicious! We love the snugs as it makes the experience so much more intimate. Service was good! The only issue I have, every time, is that you have to ask the server for their handheld in order to review the bill. I do wish they'd bring a paper receipt to review.

Good food, generous portions, and great service, definitely a winning combination. Our server…read moreMariah, was friendly and attentive. Give this place a shot, you won't be disappointed.

Great food. Very friendly service. We will definitely cone again when we visit Iowa again.read more

It had been a hot minute since my last visit to The Shot Tower Inn in Dubuque, and this time was a…read morelot of fun. We sat at the bar and spent the whole meal joking around with the locals and the bartender, which honestly made the visit. The drinks were made well, served with a sense of humor, and the whole place had that comfortable historic Dubuque staple feel. And the pizza is still a win here. We ordered a Canadian bacon and sauerkraut pizza -- and yes, I know I am lucky that Kim likes it too. The pie was made perfectly, tasted great, and even made excellent midnight hotel snacks later. Prices were very fair, the ambiance fits the place perfectly, and it was a great post-spa treat. Shot Tower Inn has that old-school local charm that is hard to fake. We will be back, and you should go too.

Shot Tower is a Dubuque classic! I always loved coming here as a kid and decided it was a great…read moreplace to take some friends driving through the area. The service is always quick and friendly. The portions are huge and reasonably priced. This recent visit, I had the Wally Burger which was delicious. My friends got the pizza which is always a solid choice. Definitely visit if in downtown Dubuque.

Fast, friendly, filling! The food was just like grandma cooked it. When you walk in, you know that…read moreif you leave hungry, it's your own fault. Togo boxes were a necessity.

It was nice to go a breakfast spot where the prices are reasonable and your plate is actually full…read moreof food not empty space all while tasting delicious . The waitress was friendly and food out quick. What more can you ask for!

If you know, you know…read more Traveling to Dubuque for the final stop of the RAGBRAI cycling tour across Iowa, I was fortunate to discover Dottie's Café for one last breakfast before beginning the long drive back to New Mexico. The exterior tells you everything you need to know. It's classic, woven into the fabric of the community--a place where locals gather, travelers are welcomed, and good breakfasts are simply expected. The menu item that caught my eye was the Hillbilly Surprise. I'd describe it as the Midwest's answer to Eggs Benedict: an English muffin topped with ham, an egg, and smothered in rich country gravy. Pair it with a side of crispy hash browns, and you've got the breakfast equivalent of "peas and carrots"--they just belong together. I grabbed a seat at the counter, enjoyed the friendly atmosphere, and soaked in one last taste of Iowa hospitality before heading west. If your travels take you through Dubuque, Dottie's Café is well worth the stop. IYKYK

Dottie's Cafe in Dubuque has a cool location, a nice walkable area, and a fun old-school diner…read morefeel. I loved the short stools, the counter, and the general vibe of the place. Service was prompt and professional, and the prices were very fair. Coffee was hot, but taste-wise it was just okay. The food was where it fell flat for us. The pancakes were probably the highlight, and those were good. I also ordered an omelet with cheese, and it came with a slice of melted American cheese on top. I am not trying to be a cheese snob, but we were basically across the Mississippi from Wisconsin, the cheese state, so that one hurt a little. The omelet itself was more like mixed-up eggs with peppers and onions folded into shape, but the cheese choice really threw me off. Kim ordered the Hillbilly Surprise for $9.25, and unfortunately, we were a little surprised too. The same American cheese situation showed up on the hashbrowns, and the gravy tasted pretty canned. The three-egg omelet pricing was very fair at $6.25, with add-ins at 40 cents each, so I will give them credit there. The value is good -- I just wish the quality matched the charm of the place. Sorry Dottie's Family - I wanted to like this more than I did. Cool diner feel, fair prices, and decent service, but the food was just very average for us.

We came as a group of 14 after a funeral- we were graciously put in the back room so family could…read morebe together. Our server was excellent and ran the room with excellence. I ordered the maple glazed salmon; my husband has the pork chop and our daughter has the scallop and shrimp pasta (very spicy but tasty) Everyone enjoyed their meals! Thank you for taking great care of us on this very tough day.

The food was not good at all, the waiters and owner were super rude and the service was not good.read more

Hotel bars are very hit and miss. Sometimes it can be a mecca for the road weary vacationers and…read morebusiness travelers to socialize and bond over their shared space away from home. The hotel bartender is a job for the seasoned veterans of customer service and providing conversation and engaging customers. The lady behind the bar failed and led me and my wife to leave and find a place near our hotel that wanted our money. I ordered an overpriced (all hotel bars are) craft beer from a local brewery and sipped it while waiting for my wife to come and join me. During this 20 minutes the waitress never asked me anything or engaged me. When she saw that I was taking my last drink, she asked me if I needed another one and I responded yes. In the next 10+ minute time span my wife came in and sat down without being acknowledged by her. I witnessed her serving 2 others, running a tab and chatting with a friend. When I finally caught her attention, she realized that she had completely ignored me for a long period of time. I then declined the 2nd pint and tabbed out.

Great food & Service! Loved the bar area & restaurant! Also love the strawberry dessert! delicious!read more

We've been here for breakfast Thursday, Friday and today. Staying in the DeSoto house while touring…read moreand shopping in Galena. Everyday the staff has been welcoming and accommodating. We had a variety from the breakfast menu, but I have to say I love their pancakes. Previously we've had brunch/lunch and have always been impressed with all of our selections. It's never been crowded, great music playing but not too loud. We'll be back

If you don't eat here, at least come check the space out and look around! This is a beautiful…read morehistoric part of Galena. Unfortunately service was not good, the staff treated us as if they were inconvenienced by us even though the restaurant didn't close for another 3 hours and people came in to eat after us. We each got a cup of coffee (we never got a chance to see what drinks were on the menu otherwise we would have gotten juice, the cider, or hot chocolate) and then shared the biscuits and gravy that comes with 2 eggs (scrambled). The coffee was boring, normal hotel coffee which is fine but I felt extra disappointed by it when we were finally given menu and saw better drink options. The biscuits and gravy with eggs were better than a standard "hotel breakfast" but I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here if I wasn't a guest of DeSoto getting it delivered to my room.