Hamburg Inn No. 2

A landmark in the Iowa City area, Hamburg Inn No. 2 is a unique American diner serving a full menu of breakfast, lunch and dinner favorites made fresh daily.

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  • Phone

    (319) 337-5512

  • Website

    hamburginn-hub.com

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  • Type

    Diner

Address

214 N Linn St Iowa City , IA 52245 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating No
Menus Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour

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Scott Spaulding

The Pie Shakes , holy cow, check the menu board for pies available, instantly made into a ginormous shake . I had "chocolate bourbon pecan " - simply amazing! The best shake I've ever had! Try one!

Lindsy Brown

The best breakfast joint in Iowa City! We eat here every time we're in town . The biscuits and gravy are amazing, and the non-greasy home fries are cooked to perfection!

Ashley Smith

I've always loved Hamburg ! I'm an Iowa City native and though it can be a long wait (especially on Sundays) it's totally worth it!

Erik Rowley

Excellent breakfast spot ! Don't be fooled by it's simplistic interior, Hamburg Inn draws nationally known politicians scrambled with the Iowa academia crowd. Fine dining in the Heartland.

Morgan Thomas

Classic diner . Found the burgers to be a little dry but overall not that bad. This place has a lot of character and when I came there were a lot of women here. The staff was friendly . Pie was good.

John Foley

"Best Breakfast in Iowa City ". This is a fact, it's received this title through a population vote since the 90's. They serve all meals, and breakfast all day. All visiting Presidents have eaten here.

Missy DeYoung

Had a breakfast scramble type of thing that was delicious! I wanted to try a pie shake , but was too full!

Kristen McCann

Best place for breakfast in Iowa City ! I love the omelets they are the perfect size and filled just right! Be prepared to wait though, the wait on the weekends can be as long as an hour

Katie Gallagher

Amazing food! Especially after a night of afterhours that leads you straight to breakfast at Hamburg ! Friendly staff ! The US Presidents and famous ppl always eat here

Austin Westermann

Vote in the coffee been caucus! Plan time to wait on a list and eat where the presidential candidates eat!

PureWow

What could be bad about a milkshake that comes in flavors like peanut butter M&M or bourbon pecan pie ? Read more

Mandy Mac

Pumpkin Pie Malt is to die for in the autumn months. Also, drink their coffee "black". And follow them on Twitter!

Jeiran Hasan

Mist visit. Great for breakfast . Check out all the politicians that visit and the cool news postings all over the walls

Roger Schonfeld

Hearty breakfast in a classic political environment

Alex Tango

Great!!! I ordered the special and it’s really a place to go daily ...

Matt Dicker

The peach pie shake was outstanding. And if you're here during presidential primary season, make sure to put a coffee bean in the jar of your candidate of choice.

Megan F.

Great restaurant that has awesome burgers & is relatively cheap . Also, Monday's special is 10% off your meal when you wear a "Burg Inn " T-shirt.

METRO magazine

Why settle for one desert , when you can get two in the same cup? That's the philosophy behind the vaunted Hamburg Inn 's collection of sugar-rich pie shakes . Read more

EmbraceSweets

Two words: Pie Milkshake . I never in my life finished a milkshake and at this place I drank two! OMG amazing.

Kristin Mathis-Luensmann

Everything! Amazing home-style food!

Nicole Klapak

Came for breakfast . Sweet potato pancakes are amazing! Tastes like a pumpkin pie !

Kyle Phillips

Iowa City's political claim to fame. You aren't a real politician unless you grab a meal at Hamburg while you're in town .

Jeff Shepherd

Great nostalgic diner full of history!

Ben

Breakfast is awesome.

Layne Sheetz

Tyler Jones is a legendary server and should be epically tipped for his charm and wild recommendations.

Brianna Goodman

Here for breakfast ? Get the Eggs Florentine. Only $6 for heaven on a plate.

Jason Reeves

The Hamburg Inn was featured on Modern Marvels' Egg Episode on the History channel. Iowa City knows eggs !! Read more

JB A

Had a 30 minute wait for breakfast but was well worth it.

Marni

Best chicken fried steak ! Get a pie shake .

Alexandria Cohee

Ask for Tyler to be your server! You won't regret it.

Macy K.

In the area? Stop in and order a pie shake . You won't regret it.

Hita S

Smothered onion BBQ burger is soooo delicious!

Deidra Willis

Hot cocoa was amazing with my mini pancakes !

Joshua Distraction

Great veggie burgers and pie shakes , Phoenix is a dope waitress

Natalie M.

Get there early or go during the week!

Al Dee

An Iowa City Tradition by far the best breakfast in town !

M M

They have Udi's gluten-free bread .

Ashley Stines

The service is subpar at best the establishment lacked cleanliness and it took them a hour to get two burgers with fries that it was nothing to right home about. In conclusion I won't be returning

Dan Johnson

Today's special of prime rib roast is divine, comes w/ taters, sweet corn & biscuit for under $8.

Erin Muir

The pancakes are HUGE! You'll only need one!!

Kerri Sorrell

A red velvet pie shake is all I need in my life ever.

Leda Rouse

Eggs Benedict!!!!!!!!!!! To die for.

James Devine

Great breakfast !

Yeya Diop

Delicious food! ????????

Ali Al Saeed

Sweet potato pancakes ? Yes please.

Ashley Stines

We ordered two burgers and home fries it was ok but not great

Sean Webber

The lines on the weekend mornings for a hangover breakfast can long.

Matthew Kyhnn

Get a beer at Georges down the street while you wait!!

Andy Potts

Best pie shakes ever! Try one!

Kate Ann

pie shakes !

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