Monroe St Cottage Decorah Guide
Food scene
La Rana is the perfect lunch spot with healthy, fresh options. There isn't a bad thing on the menu! They also have wine, beer, and cocktails.
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La Rana Bistro
120 Washington StLa Rana is the perfect lunch spot with healthy, fresh options. There isn't a bad thing on the menu! They also have wine, beer, and cocktails.
Whippy Dip is my favorite summer treat and it is only a few blocks away from the Monroe Street Cottage. I love their Gourmet Coolers (ice cream and slush) and S'more Sundae. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu! It is only open Memorial Day-Labor Day.
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Whippy Dip
121 College DrWhippy Dip is my favorite summer treat and it is only a few blocks away from the Monroe Street Cottage. I love their Gourmet Coolers (ice cream and slush) and S'more Sundae. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu! It is only open Memorial Day-Labor Day.
Mabes pizza is famous in the Decorah area. The "regular" pizza is my favorite along with a side salad with their homemade French dressing.
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Mabe's Pizza
110 E Water StMabes pizza is famous in the Decorah area. The "regular" pizza is my favorite along with a side salad with their homemade French dressing.
This is my new favorite restaurant in town. It is a little drive, but it is so worth it. I love the steak and salmon, but there isn't a bad thing on the menu!
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Twin Springs Park
Twin Springs RoadThis is my new favorite restaurant in town. It is a little drive, but it is so worth it. I love the steak and salmon, but there isn't a bad thing on the menu!
This little "no-frills" diner is well-known for great, cheap breakfast. The food is great and affordable. It gets very busy on the weekends, so there might be a wait.
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Family Table Decorah
817 S Mechanic StThis little "no-frills" diner is well-known for great, cheap breakfast. The food is great and affordable. It gets very busy on the weekends, so there might be a wait.
Great, authentic Mexican restaurant. It is family owned and always has great food and service. Perfect if you are craving Mexican.
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Don Jose Family Mexican Restaurant
201 E Water StGreat, authentic Mexican restaurant. It is family owned and always has great food and service. Perfect if you are craving Mexican.
A super cozy, cute place to grab a bite to eat, a glass of wine, or a coffee.
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The Landing Market
211 College DrA super cozy, cute place to grab a bite to eat, a glass of wine, or a coffee.
The perfect, healthy spot to grab something delicious. They have great juices and smoothie bowls. My go-to is the "Health Nut" smoothie bowl!
Root 43 Juicery
The perfect, healthy spot to grab something delicious. They have great juices and smoothie bowls. My go-to is the "Health Nut" smoothie bowl!
Shopping
Modish is a stylish, affordable clothing boutique downtown Decorah. Steph, the owner, is so bubbly and stylish she will help you find the right outfit for every occasion. I always have good luck here!
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Modish
217 W Water StModish is a stylish, affordable clothing boutique downtown Decorah. Steph, the owner, is so bubbly and stylish she will help you find the right outfit for every occasion. I always have good luck here!
I always stop by Sparrows when I shopping downtown Decorah. They have great local candles and other great gifts. I love the "Cup of Joe" and "Lemon Tea Grass" Milkhouse candles!
Sparrow's Candles & Gifts
200 W Water StI always stop by Sparrows when I shopping downtown Decorah. They have great local candles and other great gifts. I love the "Cup of Joe" and "Lemon Tea Grass" Milkhouse candles!
This is such a cool shop that is typically open only on the weekends. It is a curated shop of local artists and includes clothing, home decor, candles, etc. Such a unique and cool space!
Rendered Unique
309 East Water StreetThis is such a cool shop that is typically open only on the weekends. It is a curated shop of local artists and includes clothing, home decor, candles, etc. Such a unique and cool space!
This is a fun thrift shop if you like to dig for treasures. It can be hit or miss, but you can win big bargains on the right day.
The Depot Outlet
510 Montgomery StreetThis is a fun thrift shop if you like to dig for treasures. It can be hit or miss, but you can win big bargains on the right day.
J Tupy's owned by my best friend's mom! It has a large selection of high-quality women's clothing. Joan, the owner, is very helpful in finding the perfect outfit for you.
J Tupy's Clothing
211 W Water StJ Tupy's owned by my best friend's mom! It has a large selection of high-quality women's clothing. Joan, the owner, is very helpful in finding the perfect outfit for you.
Such an awesome store! Even if you are not into rocks or crystals, I highly suggest popping in to see what the hype is about!
Magic Morpho
Such an awesome store! Even if you are not into rocks or crystals, I highly suggest popping in to see what the hype is about!
Breweries/Wineries
Pulpit Rock Brewery is just a few steps away from the Monroe St. Cottage. It has great beer and a great atmosphere.
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Pulpit Rock Brewing Company
207 College DrPulpit Rock Brewery is just a few steps away from the Monroe St. Cottage. It has great beer and a great atmosphere.
Pivo is our favorite brewery located a short drive in Calmar, IA. We love it because we were raised near Calmar and there are tons of beer choices named after the small towns in the area.
PIVO Brewery and Blepta Studios
101 Huber DrivePivo is our favorite brewery located a short drive in Calmar, IA. We love it because we were raised near Calmar and there are tons of beer choices named after the small towns in the area.
Toppling Goliath is the reason so many people visit Decorah. The wine, food, and atmosphere is great. It is definitely worth the hype!
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Toppling Goliath Brewing Co
1600 Prosperity RdToppling Goliath is the reason so many people visit Decorah. The wine, food, and atmosphere is great. It is definitely worth the hype!
We love Empty Nest Winery located a short drive to Waukon, IA. They have great wines and a beautiful atmosphere to enjoy wine with a view.
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Empty Nest Winery
1352 Apple RdWe love Empty Nest Winery located a short drive to Waukon, IA. They have great wines and a beautiful atmosphere to enjoy wine with a view.
This is located downtown and has great cider options. It is new to the area, but already a favorite. Stop by to try a great cider.
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Convergence CiderWorks
302 Washington StreetThis is located downtown and has great cider options. It is new to the area, but already a favorite. Stop by to try a great cider.
This is located just a short walk across the river. They have tons of great beer and a beautiful patio. We definitely recommend stopping for a cold one!
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Dixie's Biergarten
310 College DrThis is located just a short walk across the river. They have tons of great beer and a beautiful patio. We definitely recommend stopping for a cold one!