SOMETIMES AN IDEA JUST TAKES OFF AND THERE’S NO STOPPING IT. THAT IS EXACTLY HOW KNOCKOUT MELTS RESTAURANT GOT ITS START.

In 2013, Dubuquers welcomed their first food truck with open arms and a hearty appetite for something new. Originally dubbed Beauty & the Beef, the mobile food concept was brought to life by Kathy Conway and Teri Link. Over three years of warm weather lunches and late night festival snacking, the idea for the first brick and mortar location slowly grew and took hold.

Open in June of 2016 (then as American Bombshell), Knockout Melts strives to retain that ‘food truck fun’ feeling while being accessible to the community in two area locations.  Kathy and Teri continue to keep in close contact with their friends through multiple social media platforms – check them out on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

In the fall of 2021, they also opened a virtual restaurant called Rock Salad that features fresh grain bowls, creative salads and tasty sides.

Grilled on our signature panini bread.
May substitute for multi-grain bread, honey-wheat wrap or gluten-free bread (Gluten free bread add an additional 1.50)

BOMBSHELL
Tender shredded beef pot roast, sandwiched between gooey layers of pepper jack cheese.  10.99

FARMERS DAUGHTER
Shredded chicken, crispy bacon, sliced green apples, cheddar and pepper jack cheeses, topped with spicy sweet raspberry chipotle sauce. 9.99

KNOCKOUT
Juicy shredded chicken topped with spinact spread, fresh sliced tomatoes and melted provolone cheese.  9.99

HAVANA HELLCAT
Our version of the Cuban – ham, pulled pork, pickles, swiss cheese, and yellow mustard. 9.99

MOTHER CLUCKER
Juicy shredded chicken, fresh spinach and melted pepper jack cheese, topped with sweet thai chili sauce. 9.99

OTHER WOMAN
Slices of fresh tomato enclosed in a double layer of gooey mozzarella cheese. 7.99

HELLFIRE
Juicy shredded chicken, cheddar and pepper jack cheeses, jalepenos, and buffalo sauce on cajun seasoned bread. 9.99

QUEEN OF THE HAMNED
Grilled slices of lean ham with your choice of Swiss, cheddar, pepper jack, mozzarella or provolone cheese. 9.99

PRETTY IN PORK
BBQ pulled pork topped with creamy mac ‘n cheese on melted provolone. 9.99

MAMA MIA
Grilled ham, pepperoni, and salami on provolone, topped with lettuce, tomatoes, and Italian dressing. 8.99

HULA GIRL
Balsamic drizzled shredded chicken topped with green apple and pineapple. Covered with melted provolone. 9.99

THE BABE
Layers of turkey, crispy bacon, lettuce and tomato, topped with melted mozzarella and garlic aioli. 9.99

SOUTHERN BELLE
Crispy bacon layered between slices of melted cheddar cheese.  8.99

PLAIN JANE
Gooey layers of melted cheddar cheese grilled to perfection. 5.99

Your sandwich, your way.   9.99
Choose 2 Proteins + up to 3 toppings

STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR BREAD
Signature panini bread, multigrain bread, honey-wheat wrap, gluten-free bread (gluten-free bread add 1.50)

STEP 2: CHOOSE YOUR PROTEIN
Shredded chicken, pulled pork, bacon, sliced ham, sliced turkey. Shredded beef: add $1

STEP 3: CHOOSE YOUR CHEESE
Cheddar, pepper jack, mozzarella, provolone, Swiss

STEP 4: CHOOSE YOUR TOPPINGS
Sriracha-ranch, ranch, buffalo sauce, sweet Thai chili sauce, garlic aioli, mayo, lettuce, tomato, onions, spinach, pickles, jalapeños

WE ACCEPT CALL-AHEAD, CARRYOUT, CURBSIDE AND CATERING ORDERS

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Corner of JFK + Pennsylvania
3412 Pennsylvania Ave., Dubuque, Iowa

Phone: 563.239.9033

Monday–Saturday, 11am – 8pm
Closed Sunday