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“Iowa Standard & Staple”
Review of Bluebird Diner

Bluebird Diner
Ranked #8 of 246 Restaurants in Iowa City
Cuisines: Diner
Dining options: Breakfast
Restaurant details
Dining options: Breakfast
Reviewed 5 January 2017

Share a cinnamon roll with your family and friends. Get a mimosa or bloody mary with your brunch entree. All the omelet dishes are great choices. The salmon salad is a good blend of healthy goodness with savory salmon. Great for breakfast, brunch and lunch. I have not made it for dinner but am sure it will not disappoint when I do make it for dinner.

Date of visit: November 2016
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Thank yl315
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Reviewed 19 December 2016

When we visit our son at the University of Iowa, we always end our visit by taking him to the Bluebird for a big breakfast. It has become part of our tradition. The diner is adorable and the food is delicious. There is frequently a wait, but it adds to the anticipation of a great meal in a very fun diner atmosphere. Enjoy making this part of your tradition.

Date of visit: December 2016
2  Thank Patricia M
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Reviewed 12 December 2016 via mobile

Just an awesome friendly place. Food is really good and wait staff very friendly. Their coffee is their own blend and delicious. Always make a point of visiting when in Iowa City

Date of visit: November 2016
Thank chartcase
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Reviewed 8 December 2016

OK, its crowded and you have to wait. But its generally worth it.
Service, while seemingly chaotic, is effective and fast. Coffee is surprisingly good, and breakfast is prepared to perfection. Bring some change for the parking meter.

Date of visit: August 2016
Thank Greg J
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Reviewed 6 December 2016

Last time I was here was a busy morning, since the place was virtually empty we figured service would be good tonight for dinner. It was not. Wait staff was disengaged and more interested in visiting among themselves. Two pulled pork sandwiches ordered in our group. Only one came with BBQ sauce. Took too long to get the missing one, then told there wasn't much in the container because it was the bottom of the bottle and cook would need to go to basement for more. I indicated some fresh sauce would be good. More than 10 minutes later and at least 15 minutes since the sandwich first arrived and now pretty well cool comes the ounce or so of sauce. Pulled pork was below average and what little coleslaw was on the sandwich had little flavor. 2/3 meals below average, 1 average. Breakfast food has always been good, but with two bad service experiences in last two visits just no desire to go back.

Date of visit: December 2016
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Thank hawkeyes4
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