Hamburg Inn No. 2
Diner and American Restaurant$$$$
Iowa City
"Great veggie burgers and pie shakes, Phoenix is a dope waitress"(11 Tips)
"real politician"(3 Tips)
"Best place for breakfast in Iowa City!"(2 Tips)
"your candidate of choice."(2 Tips)
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Scott SpauldingApril 28, 2014The 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 BrownFebruary 9, 2014The 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 SmithJanuary 29, 2017I'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 RowleyDecember 23, 2013Excellent 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 ThomasAugust 18, 2014Classic 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.
Missy DeYoungMarch 31, 2017Had a breakfast scramble type of thing that was delicious! I wanted to try a pie shake, but was too full!
John FoleyDecember 3, 2011"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.
Kristen McCannDecember 5, 2011Best 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 GallagherMay 19, 2012Amazing 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
Vote in the coffee been caucus! Plan time to wait on a list and eat where the presidential candidates eat!
Pumpkin Pie Malt is to die for in the autumn months. Also, drink their coffee "black". And follow them on Twitter!
Mist visit. Great for breakfast. Check out all the politicians that visit and the cool news postings all over the walls
- Matt DickerMay 31, 2011The 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.December 2, 2011Great 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 magazineMay 23, 2012Why 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
EmbraceSweetsOctober 1, 2011Two words: Pie Milkshake. I never in my life finished a milkshake and at this place I drank two! OMG amazing.
Nicole KlapakSeptember 9, 2014Came for breakfast. Sweet potato pancakes are amazing! Tastes like a pumpkin pie!- Kyle PhillipsJune 6, 2012Iowa City's political claim to fame. You aren't a real politician unless you grab a meal at Hamburg while you're in town.
Layne SheetzFebruary 11, 2012Tyler Jones is a legendary server and should be epically tipped for his charm and wild recommendations.
Here for breakfast? Get the Eggs Florentine. Only $6 for heaven on a plate.
Jason ReevesJuly 27, 2011The Hamburg Inn was featured on Modern Marvels' Egg Episode on the History channel. Iowa City knows eggs!! Read more
Ask for Tyler to be your server! You won't regret it.
In the area? Stop in and order a pie shake. You won't regret it.
- Great veggie burgers and pie shakes, Phoenix is a dope waitress
Ashley StinesDecember 19, 2016The 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 JohnsonAugust 22, 2010Today's special of prime rib roast is divine, comes w/ taters, sweet corn & biscuit for under $8.
A red velvet pie shake is all I need in my life ever.
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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.
Open until 11:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 6:30 AM–11:00 PM
(319) 337-5512
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No
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Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating
No
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- 8.3
"Anything here is delicious, especially the omelets! If you're going for breakfast, they stop serving it at 1pm on weekends and even earlier on weekdays. Make sure to get there early"
Austin Westermann - 6.6
"so yeah, it's a comfort food chain restaurant, take that with whatever grain of salt you need. but it's open late and pie is free on wednesdays, so I'm a fan."
Kate Ann - 7.4
"Great food and atmosphere. Steaks great. Buffalo tots are a must."
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- 7.5
"and incredibly well organized bookshop with a huge selection of books. they also have some great board games and toys. maybe you'll see a cat!"
Kate Ann - 8.7
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Chad Thompson - 8.0
"great alcohol selection and deli, and has all the basic groceries. open until midnight!"
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