There’s An Eastern Iowa Restaurant That Serves Deep-Fried Deviled Eggs

Looks like I'll be taking a road trip in early 2026...

Deviled eggs aren't a food that you typically find on your average restaurant menu. Until a few years ago, the ONLY deviled eggs I'd ever had were made by my mom (and they're still the best, by the way). But, as it turns out, there are quite a few restaurants here in Iowa that offer deviled eggs!

The Delicious Dozen

Recently, a local foodie influencer known as "The Iowa Gallivant" teamed up with the Iowa Egg Council for "an eggy road trip" that revolved around deviled eggs. The article, titled, "The Delicious Dozen: 12 Iowa Deviled Egg Destinations," includes restaurants from all over the Hawkeye State! Many of them serve classic versions of the deviled egg, while others have a more unique take. But, there was only one restaurant on the list that serves them DEEP-FRIED. Yes, you read that correctly: deep-fried deviled eggs!

The Som

So, where exactly can you order these deep-friend delicacies? The answer is Burlington, Iowa. Located at 863 Jefferson Street, The Som offers deep-fried deviled eggs on the "Som Shares" portion of their menu... although, I don't know that I'd be willing to share them. You can get six of them for $13. They look DELICIOUS!

The Som is open Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday & Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. You can read more about the restaurant on their website HERE.

Other Eastern Iowa Restaurants

The Iowa Gallivant's list featured a total of 12 different Iowa restaurants with deviled eggs on the menu. Some of the other places in the eastern portion of the state include:

• Edith Lucille’s Bait Shack & Wing Depot, Cedar Rapids

• Tribute Eatery & Bar, Coralville

• Edison’s Gastropub, Bettendorf (they serve LOBSTER deviled eggs!)

• Sweet Caroline’s Coffee & Cafe, Bloomfield

• Warehouse Barbecue Co. & Brewhouse, Ottumwa

Check out his reviews of all 12 restaurants HERE.

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