Dubuque, Iowa Restaurant Closures and Closed Restaurants

Welcome to Dubuque, Iowa, a vibrant city with a population of 73,951 nestled along the scenic Mississippi River. Known for its rich history and stunning bluffs, Dubuque has seen a variety of dining establishments come and go. This page explores the closed down restaurants that once filled the streets, providing insights into those that have permanently closed, as well as those that closed temporarily before shutting down for good.

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The Food Store – Dubuque – 1109 Iowa St
1109 Iowa St
Dubuque, IA 52001
Status: Closed permanently
Kalmes Breaktime & Grill – Dubuque – 1097 Jackson St
1097 Jackson St
Dubuque, IA 52001
Status: Closed permanently
Bread and Vine Dubuque – Dubuque – 168 E 10Th St
168 E 10Th St
Dubuque, IA 52001
Status: Closed permanently
Hops & Rye – Dubuque – 1108 Locust St
1108 Locust St
Dubuque, IA 52001
Status: Closed permanently
IHOP – Dubuque – 1785 John F Kennedy Rd
1785 John F Kennedy Rd
Dubuque, IA 52002
Status: Closed permanently
Buddy’s Clubhouse – Dubuque – 2364 Washington St
2364 Washington St
Dubuque, IA 52001
Status: Closed permanently
Fazoli’s – Dubuque – 1210 E 16Th St
1210 E 16Th St
Dubuque, IA 52001
Status: Closed permanently
Sunset Ridge Winery – Dubuque – 12615 Us-52
12615 Us-52
Dubuque, IA 52002
Status: Closed permanently
Point Cafe – Dubuque – 2370 Rhomberg Ave
2370 Rhomberg Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001
Status: Closed permanently
Carlos O’Kelly’s – Dubuque – Dubuque – 1355 Associates Dr
1355 Associates Dr
Dubuque, IA 52002
Status: Closed permanently
Gino’s East of Dubuque – Dubuque – 333 E 10Th St Suite 110
333 E 10Th St Suite 110
Dubuque, IA 52001
Status: Closed permanently
Pickle-Barrell Subs – Dubuque – 2418 Central Ave
2418 Central Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001
Status: Closed permanently
East Mill Bakeshop & Catering – Dubuque – 620 S Grandview Ave
620 S Grandview Ave
Dubuque, IA 52003
Status: Closed permanently
Shugga’s Soul Cafe – Dubuque – 1220 Iowa St
1220 Iowa St
Dubuque, IA 52001
Status: Closed permanently
Champps Americana – Dubuque – 3100 Dodge St
3100 Dodge St
Dubuque, IA 52003
Status: Closed permanently
Watershed Cafe – Dubuque – 61 W 32Nd St
61 W 32Nd St
Dubuque, IA 52001
Status: Closed permanently
Chi-Chi’s – Dubuque
800 Wacker Dr
Dubuque, IA 52002
Status: Closed Permanently

Chi-Chi's, located at 800 Wacker Dr, Dubuque, IA 52002, closed in the 2000s. The location is now occupied by a pizza place.