Happy Joe's was one of the few restauants in Dubuque that I genuinely craved when I lived elsewhere. Primarily a pizza and ice cream parlor, the restaurant is THE place to go for families. The Taco Pizza is the best anywhere - hands down. The restaurant exudes warmth and friendliness - it's hard not to sing along when someone's birthday is announced, and the walls are lined with photos of staff taken faithfully each year.
Pros: taco pizza, friendly
Cons: loud
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