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Bluebird Diner Iowa City

1,016 Reviews

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330 E Market St

Iowa City, IA 52245


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Welcome to the Bluebird Diner in Iowa City! Check out our weekend family specials!
You can only place scheduled delivery orders.

BREAKFAST

Eggs (Copy)

  • Bluebird Eggs
    $11.00

    Two eggs, hash browns, toast & your choice of double-smoked ham steak, pecanwood-smoked bacon or two house sausage patties.

  • Huevos
    $13.00

    Our famous smoked pork green chili atop griddled Parmesan polenta & over-easy eggs. Not your bubbe's rancheros!

  • Corned Beef Hash
    $13.00

    A stalwart olio of potatoes, carrots, turnips, parsnips & conrned beef. Topped with two eggs your way & toast.

  • Eggs Benedict
    Eggs Benedict
    $12.00

    Fresh house-made hollandaise over two poached eggs & toasted English muffin, with hash browns.

  • Biscuits & Gravy
    $12.00

    House sausage patties with fresh house-baked buttermilk biscuits, velvety country gravy, two eggs & hash browns.

  • Steak & Eggs
    $18.00

    6oz grilled Black Angus NY strip served with two eggs, hash browns, toast & redeye gravy.

  • Chorizo & Eggs
    Chorizo & Eggs
    $12.00

    Two eggs scrambled with our vivacious house chorizo. Served over corn tortillas with pepperjack hash browns & a side of house-made salsa.

  • Chicken Fried Steak
    $14.00

    Chicken fried steak in rich country gravy with two eggs your way, hash browns & toast.

  • The St. Blue
    $12.00

    Our take on the St. Paul sandwich. Egg foo yung with house pulled-pork, green onions, crimini mushrooms & red cabbage served on toasted house sourdough with lettuce, tomato, pickles & herb aioli. Served with hash browns. Or have it vegetarian, if you prefer.

  • Mr. Bluebird's Egg Sandwich
    $11.00

    A mini cheddar omelet on toasted house sourdough with herb aioli, lettuce, tomato, onion and your choice of ham, sausage, bacon, turkey or sautéed veggies. Served with hash browns.

  • Breakfast Special
    $12.00

Omelets (Copy)

Made with three extra large eggs (egg white only for 50c) & served with hash browns & your choice of toast: wheat, white, rye, English muffin, house sourdough (50c) or house-baked buttermilk biscuit (50c).
  • Cheese Omelet
    $11.00

    Cheddar, Mozzarella & Swiss, together in ooey-gooey glory!

  • Rajun Cajun Omelet
    $14.00

    Hart's Andouille sausage, double-smoked ham, Cajun veggie trinity, lemon-herb cream cheese & smoked Delta cheese. Ca c'est bon, mon chere!

  • Veggie Omelet
    $12.00

    Fresh mixed veggies & sharp cheddar. Fully approved for herbivores, carnivores & omnivores.

  • Slammin' Salmon Omelet
    $14.00

    Cold-smoked salmon, red onion, red bell pepper, capers & lemon-herb cream cheese. Topped with fresh scallions.

  • Mile High Omelet
    $12.00

    Double-smoked ham, red onion, red bell pepper & sharp cheddar.

  • Popeye Omelet
    $12.00

    Crimini mushrooms, tomatoes, spinach & fresh, house-made hollandaise. Well, blow me down!

  • Krakatoa Omelet
    $13.00

    Pecanwood-smoked bacon, jalapeño, red onion, cilantro-lime cream cheese & molten pepperjack. A seismic shockwave of an omelet!

  • Vesuvius Omelet
    $14.00

    Mediterranean spiced ground beef, red onion, red bell pepper, tomato and feta cheese with harissa and tangy tzatziki

  • Thee Pick Three
    $12.00

    Build your own omelet. Choose wisely.

Off the Griddle & More (Copy)

Homemade treats served with creamy whipped butter & syrup. Add fresh whipped cream, strawberries, bananas, griddl'd bananas, walnuts, pecans, chocolate chips, raisins, or blueberries for 50c.
  • 1 Homemade Buttermilk Pancake
    $3.00
  • 2 Homemade Buttermilk Pancakes
    $5.00
  • 3 Homemade Buttermilk Pancakes
    $7.00
  • 1 Gluten-Free Pancake
    $3.15
  • 2 Gluten-Free Pancakes
    $5.30
  • 3 Gluten-Free Pancakes
    $7.50
  • Belgian Waffle
    $7.00
  • French Toast
    $7.00
  • Cinnamon Roll French Toast
    $7.00
  • Steel Cut Oats
    $4.00+
  • Bob's Red Mill Grits
    $3.00+

Breakfast Sides (Copy)

  • Double-Smoked Ham
    $4.00
  • House Sausage Patties
    $4.00
  • Pecanwood-Smoked Bacon
    $4.00
  • Two Eggs
    $4.00
  • Hash Browns
    $3.00
  • Krakatoa Browns
    $4.00
  • Toast
    $2.00
  • Warm Cinnamon Roll
    $6.00
  • Fruit Cup
    $4.00
  • Sauteed Veg
    $5.00
  • Local Maple Syrup, 2 oz.
    $2.00
  • Corned Beef Hash
    $5.00
  • Biscuits & Gravy
    $5.00
  • Redeye Gravy
    $1.50

DINNER/APPS/KIDS/DESSERTS

Appetizers (Copy)

  • Chicken Strips App
    $11.00

    Six breaded chicken breast tenders served with ranch, roasted red pepper rémoulade, Hart's BBQ or blue cheese dressing.

  • Crab Cakes
    $11.00

    Two house-made crab cakes served with our scrappy roasted red pepper rémoulade.

  • Green Chili Cheese Fries
    $11.00

    A mountain of fries topped with our famouse spicy green chili with smoked pulled pork & molten cheddar.

  • Mac N Cheese App
    $8.00

    Our rendition of the comfort food classic, with golden gratin & gobs of gooey goodness.

  • Blueschetta
    $10.00

    Fresh tomato, house pesto, Milton Cremery Prairie Breeze cheddar & a drizzle of balsamic reduction on house-baked sourdough.

Dinner Entrées (Copy)

  • Red Beans & Rice
    $18.00

    A bellyfull of our take on the Creole classic, featuring Hart's slow-smoked Andouille sausage, double-smoked ham & brown rice. Served with house-baked sourdough. Laissez les bons temps rouler!

  • Ratatouille Prima Vera
    $17.00

    A French peasant classic of roasted eggplant & vegetables in a rich tomato & basil sauce. Served over grilled Parmesan polenta. Mangez bien!

  • Meatlöaf
    $16.00

    A mammoth slab of homemade meatloaf drizzled with tangy tomato sauce. Served with collard greens or grilled asparagus & garlic mashed potatoes. Sorry, Bubbe, you still cannot have the recipe.

  • Shrimp n' Gritz
    $16.00

    Two handfuls of lightly-dredged, sautéed shrimp with pinches of Hart's Andouille, double-smoked ham & Cajun veggies all tied together in a sumptuous N'Awlins gravy. Served atop our collard greens and Bob's Red Mill Grits. Ayeee, bon ami!

  • New York Strip
    $18.00

    12oz Black Angus NY strip grilled to your pleasure, from burnt-to-a-crips to bloody-as-hell. Served with fries or mash, house salad or grilled asparagus & redeye gravy or au jus.

  • Dinner Special Pasta
    $15.00Out of stock

Food for Fledglings (Copy)

  • Chicken Strips
    $7.00

    Served with Ranch, Honey Mustard, or BBQ. Choose fruit or fries.

  • Mac + Cheese
    $7.00Out of stock

    Gooey, cheesey blend with American, Cheddar, and Mozzarella.

  • Kiddy Grilly Cheese
    $7.00

    Grilled cheese with American cheese on wheat bread.

Desserts (Copy)

Ask about our selection of fresh, homemade cakes, pies, cheesecakes & other yummies, goodies & treats!
  • Daily Homemade Desserts
    $7.00

    Ask your server about our selection of fresh, homemade cakes, pies, cheesecakes & other yummies, goodies & treats!

  • Ice Cream with Chocolate or Caramel Sauce
    $4.00

    Vanilla ice cream

  • Root Beer Float
    $5.00
  • Dreamsicle (Orange Soda Float)
    $5.00
  • Coffee Cake
    $4.00

NA BEVERAGES

Drinks

  • Coffee / Tea
    $3.00
  • Soda Pop
    $3.00
  • Freshly Brewed Iced Tea
    $3.00
  • Freshly Squeezed Lemonade or Arnold Palmer
    $4.00
  • Kid's Drink
    $1.50
  • Double Shot Espresso
    $4.00
  • Espresso Drinks
    $5.00
  • Hot Cocoa
    $4.00
  • Juice
    $3.00
  • Milk
    $3.00
  • Chocolate Milk
    $3.50
  • BLOOMING VIOLET
    $5.00
  • 12 oz. Bag Regular Ground
    $8.99
  • 5 lb. Coffee Beans
    $35.00
  • Water
  • 12 oz. Bag Regular Whole Bean
    $8.99
  • 12 oz. Bag Decaf Ground
    $8.99
  • Oat Milk
    $3.00

RETAIL

Clothing

  • Baseball Hat
    $25.00
  • Crewneck Sweatshirt
    $30.00
  • Tie Dye Crewneck Sweatshirt
    $35.00
  • Crewneck T-Shirt
    $15.00
  • V-Neck T-Shirt
    $15.00
  • Youth T-Shirt
    $15.00
  • Crop Top Tee
    $15.00
  • Football Jersey
    $25.00
  • Beanie
    $15.00
  • Baseball Cap
    $20.00
  • Baby Onesie
    $18.00

Dishware

  • Ceramic Mugs
    $8.00
  • Travel Mugs
    $10.00
  • Coozie
    $6.00
  • Kid’s Cup
    $5.00

Attributes and Amenities
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All hours
Sunday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Restaurant info

Come in and enjoy our Midwestern Soul Food in a traditional diner atmosphere OR order for Curbside pickup OR delivery through your TOAST or CHOMP apps!

Website

Location

330 E Market St, Iowa City, IA 52245

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