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Guide to Dubuque's best spots
Panera Bread is one of Guide to Dubuque's best spots.

1. Panera Bread

6.6
3243 Kennedy Cir, Dubuque, IA
Bakery · 10 tips and reviews

Jeff H.Jeff Huettman: As you would expect. Free wi-fi. There is additional parking in the back.

One Mean Bean is one of Guide to Dubuque's best spots.

2. One Mean Bean

8.4
2728 Asbury Rd #750 (at Chaney Rd.), Dubuque, IA
Coffee Shop · 7 tips and reviews

Jeff H.Jeff Huettman: Great coffee house. Right next to a yoga & fitness center as well as a seminary. You will see a lot of bible study going on in there.

Marco's Italian & American Foods is one of Guide to Dubuque's best spots.

3. Marco's Italian & American Foods

7.5
Central Ave., Dubuque, IA
Italian Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews

Jeff H.Jeff Huettman: Best pizza in Dubuque, hands down. Is lesser known than Mario's, but the big secret here is that it's better than Mario's. Hot spaghetti is a specialty dish. Very good and sometimes they run out.

Kennedy Mall is one of Guide to Dubuque's best spots.

4. Kennedy Mall

5.3
555 John F Kennedy Rd, Dubuque, IA
Shopping Mall · 7 tips and reviews

Jeff H.Jeff Huettman: There is a small play are for children by the Gap. The coin-op rides are a rip-off. My kids like playing on them even if they do not jiggle.

Asian King Buffet is one of Guide to Dubuque's best spots.

5. Asian King Buffet

800 Wacker Dr, Dubuque, IA
Chinese Restaurant · 4 tips and reviews

Jeff H.Jeff Huettman: I personally like the food here. But man, I don't wanna be here when the health inspector rolls through. Great people watching.

Star Brewery is one of Guide to Dubuque's best spots.

6. Star Brewery

5.7
600 Tower St, Dubuque, IA
Brewery · 8 tips and reviews

Jeff H.Jeff Huettman: When the weather is nice eat on the deck. Wedge salad is awesome for lunch. A great place for business meals.

Body & Soul Wellness Center & Spa is one of Guide to Dubuque's best spots.

7. Body & Soul Wellness Center & Spa

2728 Asbury Rd Ste 777, Dubuque, IA
Spa · 6 tips and reviews

Jeff H.Jeff Huettman: Best yoga instruction in town. My favorite massage therapist isd also here, Gretchen.

Mario's Italian Restaurant and Lounge is one of Guide to Dubuque's best spots.

8. Mario's Italian Restaurant and Lounge

8.2
1298 Main St (13th Street), Dubuque, IA
Italian Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews

Jeff H.Jeff Huettman: Very good Italian food. Recommend the garlic cheese bread. Also the blue cheese dressing they make is great.

9. Graham's Clothing

Main St., Dubuque, IA
Men's Store · 2 tips and reviews

Jeff H.Jeff Huettman: If you want to dress like an adult this is the best place in Dubuque. They do tailoring and have an excellent selection. They treat their customers right with occasional promotions they will send you.

Timmerman's Supper Club is one of Guide to Dubuque's best spots.

10. Timmerman's Supper Club

8.4
7777 Timmerman Dr (at Sinsinawa Ave), East Dubuque, IL
American Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews

Jeff H.Jeff Huettman: The food and service here is excellent. Great view over the Mississippi. However, this place is a favorite of the septegenarian set. GREAT brunch. Make reservations early on the major holidays.

Mindframe Theaters is one of Guide to Dubuque's best spots.

11. Mindframe Theaters

8.0
555 John F Kennedy Rd, Dubuque, IA
Indie Movie Theater · 14 tips and reviews

Jeff H.Jeff Huettman: The only place for independent film in Dubuque. They serve alcohol and coffee. Best popcorn in town. Skip the megaplex and support this place.

12. Old Navy

6.5
2465 NW Arterial (Asbury Plaza), Dubuque, IA
Clothing Store · 2 tips and reviews
Hy-Vee is one of Guide to Dubuque's best spots.

13. Hy-Vee

8.8
2395 NW Arterial, Dubuque, IA
Grocery Store · 4 tips and reviews
Menards is one of Guide to Dubuque's best spots.

14. Menards

7.2
5300 Westside Dr, Dubuque, IA
Hardware Store · 1 tip
Beecher's Ice Cream is one of Guide to Dubuque's best spots.

15. Beecher's Ice Cream

7.4
1665 Asbury Rd (at Cherry St), Dubuque, IA
Ice Cream Parlor · 6 tips and reviews

Jeff H.Jeff Huettman: Family run ice cream parlor. Rotating flavors. Bring cash...no credit cards or checks accepted. Parking sux.

Hotel Julien Dubuque is one of Guide to Dubuque's best spots.

16. Hotel Julien Dubuque

7.6
200 Main St, Dubuque, IA
Hotel · 17 tips and reviews

Jeff H.Jeff Huettman: This is hands down the best Hotel in Dubuque. Skip the down stairs resturaunt, food and service is not great. The do have a good spa.

Q Casino is one of Guide to Dubuque's best spots.

17. Q Casino

6.1
1855 Greyhound Park Rd, Dubuque, IA
Casino · 14 tips and reviews
Europa Haus is one of Guide to Dubuque's best spots.

18. Europa Haus

1301 Rhomberg Ave, Dubuque, IA
German Restaurant · 3 tips and reviews

Jeff H.Jeff Huettman: One of the best kept secrets in Dubuque. Ask to sit in the back room. It's awesome. Real-authentic German food and beer in an unpretentious environment.

Courtside Sports Bar and Grill is one of Guide to Dubuque's best spots.

19. Courtside Sports Bar and Grill

2095 Holliday Dr, Dubuque, IA
Sports Bar · 16 tips and reviews

Jeff H.Jeff Huettman: Definitely a great place for the younger crowd. Has basketball and volleyball courts. Carries major PPV sport events. Absolutely packed on game day especially when the hawkeyes are playing.

Pepper Sprout is one of Guide to Dubuque's best spots.

20. Pepper Sprout

8.1
378 Main St, Dubuque, IA
American Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews

Jeff H.Jeff Huettman: Probably the best food in DBQ. One quibble, the bartenders do not have a great range. An EXCELLENT place to do business meals.

Thunder Hills Country Club is one of Guide to Dubuque's best spots.

21. Thunder Hills Country Club

16682 Thunder Hills Dr, Peosta, IA
Golf Course · 1 tip
Jitterz Coffee & Cafe is one of Guide to Dubuque's best spots.

22. Jitterz Coffee & Cafe

8.1
1073 Main St, Dubuque, IA
Coffee Shop · 22 tips and reviews