Restaurants near Saint Donatus

“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!”

“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.”

“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!”

“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!”

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

“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.”

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

“Always love getting my drinks here🤍”

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

“Amazingly good fried chicken!

Seriously, this place fed me one of the best fried chicken meals I've had in years. I've long said that my favorite fried chicken comes from Harold's on the south side of Chicago. That still hold true but only because the fried chicken at Brazen is a completely different take on yard bird.

The Brazen version is incredibly juicy and delicious. The breading is a bit lighter in color but offers plenty of those crunchy bits that makes really good fried chicken such a treat. The meat itself is juicy and fork-tender. Chicken in this country can be bland but that's not the case at Brazen. They locally-source just about everything and that includes yummy birds. Of note: the picture may not do the 4-piece chicken justice. It's a lot of food!

The bread and butter was a nice start. Great assortment of adult beverages (I had a McCallan 12 and a Eagle Rare Manhattan) from the bar. Service was impeccable.”

“Authentic cuisine in a romantic bistro setting.”

“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”

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Stopped by Jitters Cafe in Dubuque and had an awesome experience. I grabbed a couple specialty coffees for my sister and my niece (who just found out she’s pregnant), and everything was perfect. I grabbed some to-go specialty macchiatos which were made exactly right — smooth, flavorful, and not over-sweet.
The service was fast, friendly, and full of smiles, and the atmosphere is really cool too: contemporary, clean, and just a nice place to be. Definitely coming back.”

“We came in town for a weekend getaway and found this place after being told a couple other restaurants were on a wait. And I am glad we did...Great food, great drinks, and the service was perfect! highly recommended!”

“Our table of 4 enjoyed cedar plank pike, Jack Daniels steak, and blackberry pork. All were excellent. We were seated outside on the patio, which was very noisy, making conversation difficult through no fault of the staff. Next time I would choose to be seated inside.”

“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.”

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

“Great evening at Jubeck New World Brewing!”

“The atmosphere has the charm of a classic small diner. The food was solid - satisfying without breaking the bank. Our waitress was friendly and attentive throughout our meal, making sure we had everything we needed. Overall, a great spot for a casual, no-fuss breakfast experience.”

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

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

“We were pleasantly surprised with the house-made nachos, fries, and pork tenderloin sandwiches. The service was great, but the chairs were a little uncomfortable, and it got noisy around 6:30 on a Friday with a full house. We'll be back for an early dinner or brunch--the menu looks great--soon.”

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

“I would have to say this is definitely a gem of Dubuque. It being the oldest bar in Dubuque opened in 1933. Their burgers are an unforgettable delicacy as well as good memories for many of Dubuquers.”

“We had the breakfast, the food was really good! The service was excellent. The garage theme was pretty cool. My only gripe was the unsweetened tea, it tasted really funky”

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

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

“Amazing old fashion food !”