Like a Local: Dubuque’s Best Burgers
Hungry? Kick off your Burger Bucket List in Dubuque.
Voted on by Travel Dubuque's followers, these are the top burgers in the Dubuque area.
Baraboo's on Main
Coming in at the top of our list is Baraboo's on Main. Located on Historic Main Street in Downtown Dubuque this burger spot is a must stop. Check their Facebook page for burger specials like The Goat Burger, Fried Pickle Burger, Cheese Curd Bacon Burger, or Bacon Blue Burger.
Dog House Lounge
Nothing satisfies like a burger & a cold brew, it's no wonder the best place for the combo is the Dog House Lounge. Known for their famous flame-grilled Carmichael Burger this stop is the perfect place for a hearty burger paired with draft beer.
Thumser's 19th Hole
Our next spot is worth the short drive. Right across the Mississippi in East Dubuque at Thumser's 19th Hole. Serving up ground fresh daily burgers with a recipe almost 3-decades in the making there's no burger quite like Thumser's. Don't forget to customize it with their build-a-burger style menu.
Paul's Tavern
There's no Dubuque classic quite like a burger from Paul's! Deemed a Dubuque must-stop and local favorite it's no wonder they took our fourth spot. If you haven't heard of Paul's Tavern, it's time to get familiar. Initially opened in 1948, this one-of-a-kind bar has been cooking burgers on its Broilator countertop broiler for over 70 years, and customers keep coming back for more. While the menu is small and the seats are limited, the burgers are well worth the stop. Did we mention the big game trophies that hang on the wall? Told you it was one-of-a-kind!
7 Hills Brewing Company
Rounding out the top half of our list is 7 Hills Brewing Company. With multiple locations in the tri-state area, 7 Hills is a great stop for a quick bite or cold brew. Serving up specialty brisket burgers with signature craft beers, 7 Hills is a must stop next time you're in the area.
Rhody's Food & Spirits
Headed west? Well, this next burger spot is the perfect stop. Located on the west-end of Dubuque, Rhody's is known for great food and great people. Stop by and give them a try on your way out to the Field of Dreams or just on your way to explore the rest of Dubuque County.
Dubuque Mining Company
Dubuque Mining Company has been cooking up their charburgers since April 1977 and have been keeping track this whole time! With 2,500,369 burgers and counting served you know they got it down.
Foodie Garage Eatery
Famous for burgers is an understatement when it comes to Foodie Garage Eatery. This retro-style restaurant serves some of the best burgers in the state…no, really! Foodie Garage Eatery was named one of the Top 10 Best Burgers in Iowa by the Iowa Beef Council 3 years running. Stop by and see what makes them one of Dubuque's favorites.
Devour Café
A coffee shop on a burger list? Believe it! Rounding out the end of our list is Devour Café. This hip coffee shop's special changes daily so make sure to check their social media or call ahead before heading out for a lunch burger.