Restaurants near Saint Donatus

“Love this little hidden gem of Iowa! Amazing space inside and out, and always very friendly service!”

“we have ate here on and off since moving here over 20 years ago. I love the salad bar and have always been very satisfied. However our most resent visit was NOT good. I got the cod and mashed potatoes . Our food took a long time and then my mashed potatoes and gravy were very cold. The waitress did not come back to the table for a long time. The boys were done eating and I was still waiting for a waiter to come. Eventually she came and warmed them up but by then my dinner was ruined and everyone was done eating. I will not eat warmed back up cod. So my whole dinner was chicken food. We may return but im in no hurry . Very disappointed in this visit. Never encountered this before, so hopefully it was an off day.”

“excellent mocha, treats, empanadas, service and environment! it's so uplifting stopping in there!”

“This morning was my first time to La Venta Specialty Coffee, and I loved it! The atmosphere was great, the pastries and drinks were wonderful, and the owners are awesome human beings!! I would definitely recommend going here!”

“The best Irish Benedict l have ever had. Fresh homemade corned beef. My wife had French Toast. Her first comment after the first bite. OMG is this good. If you are in Galena Charlie's Place is a MUST stop.”

“If you’re looking for a bakery that delivers both creativity and incredible flavor, look no further than Candle Ready Cakes! We stopped in for their special April Fools treats today, and let me tell you—they absolutely nailed it. We tried the “reuben,” “chicken nuggets,” and “bagel,” and they looked exactly like the real thing. The attention to detail was unreal. Your brain is fully convinced you’re about to bite into corned beef, Swiss cheese, thousand island, sauerkraut, and rye bread… but then—surprise! It’s a delicious sweet treat instead. From the very first bite, my tastebuds were dancing and immediately wanted more. It’s not just the visual trickery—it’s the flavor that seals the deal. And of course, we couldn’t leave without grabbing their ever-popular cake balls, which (as always) did not disappoint. Do yourself a favor and swing into Candle Ready Cakes any day of the week and grab a few boxes of cupcakes or treats. You’ll be hooked after one visit—I guarantee you’ll be coming back for more!”

“We loved it! We will be back!”

“Always love getting my drinks here🤍”

“Stopped in for Breakfast, were seated quickly even without a reservation, server took our drink orders right away, asked about food allergies offered us their daily special and helpful suggestions to help decide. Food arrived right away, looked and tasted fantastic.”

“Yummy gluten-free arepitas and empanadas, and delicious coffee with warm hospitality, and welcoming patio seating!!”

“Yes! Very intimate atmosphere and exquisite food. Very fresh food. Well worth going up the steps for! Loved it!”

“Chicken sandwich and also pork belly and shrimp were excellent. Way better food than a pub. Lots of beers on tape, great service, and cool vibe”

“Thank you Ben for the excellent service!! We had the pork cheek app,and we both had the fried chicken. Both were done extremely well. The chicken was moist, tender and crispy. 4 portions of chicken on each plate with a very well made and generous corn bread. Again thank you Ben and the staff for the wonderful service”

“The food is delicious, service is great, portions are big! Love this place.”

“I've never been a barfly. Nothing against those who are, but it's not my style. I like a place where I can sip or swill good drink and have a good conversation and a few laughs with good company, whether friends or strangers, without having to scream myself hoarse to be heard. EJ's is like an evening coffee shop that way: good beer, wine, and cocktail offerings, and a few small snacks, all well-curated. Quiet, friendly vibe, like you'd find in any European outdoor bar or cafe. The one time I ever heard of a troglodyte trying to start something, the owner handled him with decisive authority and ejected him, protecting his customers and the vibe. A German friend was in town recently, and was blown away by seeing on the shelf a Munich beer from his neighborhood that had just started production maybe a year prior. This is the Goldilocks of wine/beer/cocktail bars: no snootiness, no boorishness. Just good folks serving good drinks like they know what they're doing. Dubuque's Millwork District is lucky to have them.”

“I was greeted with a smile and a friendly “good morning” on entering Jitterz. The place is warm and comfortable, and the service is excellent. The delicious fresh pastries and coffee turned it into a great morning.”

“the food and service was outstanding - they even offered to charge my phone as it was running low- the wait staff was very attentive and the atmosphere was elegant”

“Authentic cuisine in a romantic bistro setting.”

“The food and service was great. And they have Gluten free options.”

“Had the Bills Benedict and husband had Ireland Hash. We finished both and it was sooooo yummy. Will definitely add this to our breakfast rotation. I really like the variety of teas.”

“Great service and friendly staff! Tacos were awesome. Will definitely be back soon.”

“Great atmosphere and the tour is very interesting. Would be nice if they had service to the tables instead of just at the bar.”

“Great evening at Jubeck New World Brewing!”

“Diamond in the ruff. This place is off the beaten path a bit, but it's so worth it. Great service atmosphere and food. They even have little apartment rentals on the marina. We had a great time! The steak and mashed potatoes are out of this world. The Smash burgers are pretty good too! We had their donuts and ice cream for dessert. So good! They had someone that was singing and playing the guitar and she had a soothing good voice.”

“Amazing staff, delicious vanilla chai, and amazing breakfast sandwich!! The Dbq Arb was so happy to have you at our event yesterday! Hope to see you soon! :)”

“What an amazing local place to visit. With all the changes in life, it is wonderful to know that this place is still fantastic. The food is fresh and made with love. The staff was so friendly without being overbearing. The restaurant itself has a home filled atmosphere.”

“Outstanding quality, service, friendliness. A very cool hipster beverage establishment…!”

“Amazing stop to finish our day shopping downtown. Food was excellent and the service was amazing! Stop in- you won’t be disappointed”

“We love this place! Always friendly service and great prices. Food is always good and you have to try to ice cream!”

“We each had a flight, and there wasn’t a beer we didn’t like! Beautiful scenery right on the river!”