Hamburg Inn No. 2

The place looks great, but the food leaves a lot to be desired. Although, I think if you stay away from the burgers you might be okay. The burgers are only about 1/4 of an inch thick and come very well done, to the point of be burnt crispy around the edges. The friend I went with had a burger so salty she couldn't finish it. This used to be my go to place years ago, but sadly, no more.

A classic diner style restaurant that has been semi updated but still keeps its classic charm. Delicious shakes that they put an entire slice of pie into, so if you're full from your meal I would recommend sharing. A fun stop!

Was visiting Iowa City and told that Hamburg Inn was a must-stop. So glad I did. I had the French toast with eggs and bacon on the side. I am very picky when it comes to my French toast and this was absolutely delicious. The eggs tasted farm fresh and well seasoned. Also, our server Amelia was phenomenal! So kind and attentive. She made the experience that much better.

I loved the vibe of this place. The french fries were sooo good! I ordered the pork tenderloin sandwich and it was flavorless. If you like the pork tenderloin sandwiches at the Iowa State Fair, this one looks similar but is not nearly as good. That said, I could tell I just chose poorly. This place is busy and well-known and if I am ever in town again, I'll definitely go here and order something else. One thing I would like to note is that I was with an elderly person who needs a walker. Instead of seating us at an empty table that had a clear path to the door, we were sat in the back and it was a bit of a gauntlet maneuvering through the crowded, tight space.

I keep telling people about this place and they always say the same thing, like oh yeah a diner, cool. And I get it because from the outside that's basically what it looks like. A diner. A slightly small, slightly worn-in diner tucked into Iowa City's Northside neighborhood. But then you walk in and it clicks pretty fast that this is not just any diner. The walls alone could hold your attention for a whole meal. There are newspaper clippings and photos everywhere, presidents going back decades, local legends, regulars who've clearly been coming since before you were born. There's a jukebox at some of the tables. The booths are cozy in that way where your coat is definitely touching the person next to you and somehow that's fine. The whole place smells like bacon and coffee from the moment