Did you know that one of the oldest restaurants in the Midwest is right here in Iowa? Not only has Breitbach’s Country Dining served hungry Iowans for nearly 170 years, but it’s also home to one of the best buffets you’ll find in the Hawkeye State.

Breitbach's first opened in 1852, and ten years later, Jacob Breitbach bought it and took over.
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Ever since, the tavern has been a staple of Iowa's culinary culture.
The oldest restaurant in Iowa is so important to the community that the town helped rebuild it after a major fire on Christmas Eve in 2007.
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Less than a year later, it was again damaged by fire, and once again, the community rallied to rebuild.
Today, Breitbach's is one of the most authentic old-fashioned dining experiences in Iowa.
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You'll find classic Midwestern dishes on the menu, and this kitchen makes one of the tastiest tenderloins around.

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Most days, the standard menu is accompanied by the buffet that serves up unlimited soup, salad, and hearty country dishes.
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On certain nights, a specialty buffet featuring seafood, prime rib, and more is put out for all to enjoy.
Every Sunday, Breitbach's is home to the best breakfast buffet you'll find anywhere.
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The breakfast buffet runs from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., and you'll find heaping portions of your favorite morning dishes. Country biscuits and gravy are always a hit, along with Eggs Benedict, smoky sausage, ham, crispy bacon, french toast, scrambled eggs, breakfast potatoes, cinnamon rolls, donut holes, fresh fruit, juice, and coffee.
Their Sunday Dinner buffet is a great idea if you've been exploring the area all day. Nothing will refuel you more after a day of hiking or shopping in Dubuque.
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Fill your plate with broasted chicken, roast beef, glazed ham, mashed potatoes, veggies, soup, salad, and homemade cakes and pies. Yum! This is country dining at its finest.
Whether you enjoy a daytime view of the Dubuque area or watch the sunset from the restaurant, you'll love dining at Breitbach's.
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The family atmosphere and local history make this country restaurant one of the best dining experiences in Iowa.

Breitbach’s Sunday Buffet is so worth the drive from anywhere in the state!

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Breitbach's Country Dining, 563 Balltown Rd, Sherrill, IA 52073, USA