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Bluebird Cafe
Pancakes
Highly praised multiple times as delicious, enormous, and the best in town, recommended for any meal including dinner.
Biscuits and Gravy
Frequently recommended for its homemade quality and amazing gravy; noted as a favorite breakfast item.
Omelette (various types including Slammin Salmon, Krakatoa, and sausage/mushroom/Swiss)
Multiple reviewers highlight the omelettes as exceptional, unique in ingredients like salmon and pecan smoked bacon, and perfectly cooked with special fillings like citrus cream cheese.
Cheese Curds
Mentioned as amazing and highly recommended, noted alongside the turkey and gravy.
Crab Cake Appetizer
Described as the best crab cakes ever eaten, made with real crab and excellent presentation.
Salads (especially Cobb salad without blue cheese)
Noted for freshness, perfectly ripe avocado, moist grilled chicken, and as one of the best salads recently had.
Big Person Grilled Cheese
Praised as perhaps the best grilled cheese ever had, with provolone and Prairie Breeze cheese on sourdough, grilled to perfection.
Corned Beef Hash and Waffle
Described as the best ever tried, with the waffle also highly appreciated.
Crab Cake Benedict (and other Benedicts)
Mentioned as a thoughtful and unique menu option with various protein choices like crab cakes, spinach & tomato, salmon, and ham.
Coffee and Hot Chocolate
Frequently mentioned as good, fresh, and enjoyable, including hot caramel latte and cappuccino.
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM to 9 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7 AM to 9 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM to 9 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM to 9 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM to 9 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM to 9 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM to 8 PM |
About Bluebird Cafe
Bustling neighborhood diner serving omelets, pancakes & other homestyle eats morning till night.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy hour drinks
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- College students
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked questions
What is Bluebird Cafe known for?
Bluebird Cafe is especially known for omelets, hash browns, and corned beef hash, with reviewers also calling out cinnamon roll french toast and pancakes. People often mention that the food comes out fast and that breakfast items are available all day, which makes it a popular stop in North Liberty.
What dishes are most recommended at Bluebird Cafe?
Reviewers most often recommend the omelets, including the Slammin Salmon omelette and a sausage, mushroom, and Swiss omelet, plus the hash browns and corned beef hash. Other frequently praised items include biscuits and gravy, pancakes, and the warm cinnamon roll side or cinnamon roll french toast.
What is the atmosphere like at Bluebird Cafe?
The vibe is casual, cozy, and welcoming, with some reviewers describing it like a nice country home or a family-style diner. It works well for groups, solo diners, and people working on a laptop, and the counter seating is a favorite for some guests.
Is Bluebird Cafe good value? What is the price range?
Bluebird Cafe is in the $10 to $20 price range, and reviewers describe the food as reasonably priced for the portions. One review noted 3 entrees, 1 appetizer, and 1 drink for around $50, while also saying the servings were large.
How busy does Bluebird Cafe get, and how long is the wait?
It can be busy, especially around late morning on weekends, but reviewers say the wait is often shorter than estimated. One Sunday visit around 10:30 had an estimated 20-minute wait but was seated sooner, and another Saturday around 11 had a party of five seated almost immediately.
Is parking available at Bluebird Cafe?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Does Bluebird Cafe have vegetarian options?
Yes, Bluebird Cafe offers vegetarian options.
Is Bluebird Cafe kid-friendly?
Yes, Bluebird Cafe is good for kids.
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