Brandy’s guidebook

Brandy
Brandy’s guidebook

Food scene

The oldest bar/restaurant in our downtown, open for over 80 years. An incredible gastropub atmosphere that is fun and the food is out of this world. Voted the best restaurant in Burlington in 2021 and voted best burger in Southeast Iowa for as long as I can remember. Delicious detail goes into every single cocktail and dish on the menu, all curated by owner, Eric Lee. Tell them that Brandy sent you:) Beer Garden open during season. Live music on occasion.
The Som
863 Jefferson Street
The oldest bar/restaurant in our downtown, open for over 80 years. An incredible gastropub atmosphere that is fun and the food is out of this world. Voted the best restaurant in Burlington in 2021 and voted best burger in Southeast Iowa for as long as I can remember. Delicious detail goes into every single cocktail and dish on the menu, all curated by owner, Eric Lee. Tell them that Brandy sent you:) Beer Garden open during season. Live music on occasion.
One of the best greasy spoon diners in town
Jerry's Main Lunch
501 South Main Street
One of the best greasy spoon diners in town
An eclectic, trendy comforting little house on top of a hill, turned into a unique restaurant with amazing food and cocktails. Known for their incredible outdoor atmosphere and delicious Sunday Brunch.
Good Restaurant + Lounge
423 North 3rd Street
An eclectic, trendy comforting little house on top of a hill, turned into a unique restaurant with amazing food and cocktails. Known for their incredible outdoor atmosphere and delicious Sunday Brunch.
A staple restaurant in Burlington, Iowa. Nestled on the 4th floor of the old hospital building. Go for the best views in town, our famous “Chicken Lips” and a long list of martini options.
8 recommandé par les habitants
Martini's Grille
610 N 4th St
8 recommandé par les habitants
A staple restaurant in Burlington, Iowa. Nestled on the 4th floor of the old hospital building. Go for the best views in town, our famous “Chicken Lips” and a long list of martini options.
Authentic Mexican that has been a staple spot in Downtown Burlington for decades! No liquor served here, Maria is very sassy but will make you feel at home.
Lindo Mexico
622 Jefferson St
Authentic Mexican that has been a staple spot in Downtown Burlington for decades! No liquor served here, Maria is very sassy but will make you feel at home.
Our loft is just a few steps away from Kelly O'Sheas, known for their catfish dinner!
Kelly O'Shea's Shamrock Pub
609 South Main Street
Our loft is just a few steps away from Kelly O'Sheas, known for their catfish dinner!
Our local Italian food! Make a reservation!
6 recommandé par les habitants
La Tavola Italian Restaurant
316 N 4th St
6 recommandé par les habitants
Our local Italian food! Make a reservation!
Get downtown local coffee!
The Beancounter Coffeehouse & Drinkery
212 Jefferson St
Get downtown local coffee!
Have a beer at our Downtown Brewery!
Bent River Brewing Company
500 Jefferson St
Have a beer at our Downtown Brewery!
A fun and very wide array of donuts to dinner, to live music and occasionally drag brunches. There is always something to check out here.
Wake n Bake Breakfast Company
713 Jefferson Street
A fun and very wide array of donuts to dinner, to live music and occasionally drag brunches. There is always something to check out here.
A small little hole in the wall treasure of Hawaii native Chef Jared. One of my great friends and one of the best chef’s in town. His menu is always changing and full of the most flavorful dishes inspired from all cultures.
Hawaiiowan Cafe
208 North 4th Street
A small little hole in the wall treasure of Hawaii native Chef Jared. One of my great friends and one of the best chef’s in town. His menu is always changing and full of the most flavorful dishes inspired from all cultures.
Incredible sushi! This little corner spot is downtown and brand new but the owner, Mikey, has been rolling sushi in Southeast Iowa for years! If you are craving sushi, this is the place to be.
Go Fish Sushi
322 North 4th Street
Incredible sushi! This little corner spot is downtown and brand new but the owner, Mikey, has been rolling sushi in Southeast Iowa for years! If you are craving sushi, this is the place to be.
Okay, every single town has one. If you grew up here, this is one of the first places you want to get food from when you come back to visit. Known for their pizza, sometimes the phone is busy for hours before you can get through. Now, not the most artisan pizza in the world… but absolutely nostalgic to this area. They have a large menu full of comfort food and the kindest owners and staff that make you feel at home.
Napoli Pizza & Restaurant
115 North 3rd Street
Okay, every single town has one. If you grew up here, this is one of the first places you want to get food from when you come back to visit. Known for their pizza, sometimes the phone is busy for hours before you can get through. Now, not the most artisan pizza in the world… but absolutely nostalgic to this area. They have a large menu full of comfort food and the kindest owners and staff that make you feel at home.
Off the beaten path, but worth the small drive there, near our famous Crapo Park area so take a drive thru there while you are on that side of town. They have incredible beer, amazing pizza and really good BBQ on certain Sundays, called “Meat Church”
Parkside Brewing Company
2601 Madison Avenue
Off the beaten path, but worth the small drive there, near our famous Crapo Park area so take a drive thru there while you are on that side of town. They have incredible beer, amazing pizza and really good BBQ on certain Sundays, called “Meat Church”

Sightseeing

"The Crookedest Street in the World". Burlington's most popular attraction. Drive down snake alley or walk around the area and get amazing photos of our Downtown!
Snake Alley
"The Crookedest Street in the World". Burlington's most popular attraction. Drive down snake alley or walk around the area and get amazing photos of our Downtown!
Walk or drive around the famous Crapo Park full of beautiful Mississippi River views
Crapo Park
2800 Madison Ave
Walk or drive around the famous Crapo Park full of beautiful Mississippi River views
Hiking, frisbee golf, tennis, skate park, outdoor pool, baseball fields, party shelters and swings. This is the park full of activities
Dankwardt Memorial Park
2305 Madison Ave
Hiking, frisbee golf, tennis, skate park, outdoor pool, baseball fields, party shelters and swings. This is the park full of activities
Mosquito Park
300 Franklin Street
Look around this neighborhood to view some our most historic homes!
North Hill Park
600-698 N 5th St
Look around this neighborhood to view some our most historic homes!

Bar Scene

One of our favorite spots to have a beer! This pub is full of local art and unique pieces you can't stop staring at while you are there. Also has a great lounge area and back patio!
Valley Monster Pub
217 Valley Street
One of our favorite spots to have a beer! This pub is full of local art and unique pieces you can't stop staring at while you are there. Also has a great lounge area and back patio!
Past 10 O'Clock on the weekends, you can barely move! The hot spot for the people who love the nightlife! Ask for a Rootbeer Float!
Farney's
702 Jefferson St
Past 10 O'Clock on the weekends, you can barely move! The hot spot for the people who love the nightlife! Ask for a Rootbeer Float!
A local favorite for playing pool, darts or bags outside on the "Paddio" during nice weather days!
Paddlewheel Lounge
613 Jefferson St
A local favorite for playing pool, darts or bags outside on the "Paddio" during nice weather days!
If you like hole in the wall, neighborhood taverns, this place is a must see. Burlington is full of small taverns all over town but this is one of my favorites!
Joes Inn
1534 Madison Avenue
If you like hole in the wall, neighborhood taverns, this place is a must see. Burlington is full of small taverns all over town but this is one of my favorites!
Our local wine bar! Great wine, snacks and atmosphere!
Corked 101
514 Jefferson Street
Our local wine bar! Great wine, snacks and atmosphere!
A favorite local dive bar!
Doc's
1622 Aetna Street
A favorite local dive bar!

Shopping

Downtown gallery full of local art, gifts and jewelry!
Burlington Capitol Theater
211 N 3rd St
Downtown gallery full of local art, gifts and jewelry!
A must stop for the weird and music lovers. This Downtown gem its full of gifts, records, costumes and art.
Weird Harolds Records
411 Jefferson St
A must stop for the weird and music lovers. This Downtown gem its full of gifts, records, costumes and art.
A cute and cozy little shop full of local decor, vintage items, custom goods and gifts!
Burlington Capitol Theater
211 N 3rd St
A cute and cozy little shop full of local decor, vintage items, custom goods and gifts!
Boutique full of trendy clothing!
Original Cyns
520 Jefferson St
Boutique full of trendy clothing!
The more grown up version of its sister store, Original Cyns.
CSky Boutique
417 Jefferson St
The more grown up version of its sister store, Original Cyns.
Our local apothecary full of local goods, candies, organic grocery items and all natural remedies
Nature's Corner
423 Jefferson St
Our local apothecary full of local goods, candies, organic grocery items and all natural remedies
Local shopping!
Gypsi on Jefferson
301 Jefferson St
Local shopping!
My favorite place to stop and walk around! We love Carol, Vicki, Scott and all the crew! Hundreds of plants and flowers!
Zaisers Florist & Greenhouse
2400 Sunnyside Ave
My favorite place to stop and walk around! We love Carol, Vicki, Scott and all the crew! Hundreds of plants and flowers!
Thyme & Spice Company
218 Jefferson Street

Fun

Burlington’s version of Top Golf- Open All Year! The Shankopotamus Golf Academy, powered by Toptracer Range, is open all year round at Spirit Hollow Golf Club. The Range uses the same technology as the Golf Channel, ESPN, NBC & CBS during national coverage of golf tournaments. You will be able to see and track the results of every shot you hit on the range, whether it's for practice, competition or just plain fun.T
Spirit Hollow Golf Course
5592 Club House Drive
Burlington’s version of Top Golf- Open All Year! The Shankopotamus Golf Academy, powered by Toptracer Range, is open all year round at Spirit Hollow Golf Club. The Range uses the same technology as the Golf Channel, ESPN, NBC & CBS during national coverage of golf tournaments. You will be able to see and track the results of every shot you hit on the range, whether it's for practice, competition or just plain fun.T
Go back in time to this Groovy Roller Rink! Not a thing has changed since the 70s! It’s so nostalgic and fun! Mini golf available too.
Kenny's Roller Ranch
8989 Koestner Street
Go back in time to this Groovy Roller Rink! Not a thing has changed since the 70s! It’s so nostalgic and fun! Mini golf available too.
Our massive attraction for everyone! Bowling, go karts, arcade games, water park !!
FunCity
3001 Winegard Drive
Our massive attraction for everyone! Bowling, go karts, arcade games, water park !!
Win big!
Catfish Bend Casino
3001 Winegard Drive
Win big!
Community Field
2712 Mount Pleasant Street

Relax

Restore RX at The Spa
1601 North Roosevelt Avenue
De Luxe Aesthetics
506 Jefferson Street