4.6* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4* Service: 4* Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely) Total check/person: $25 04/19/2026 Another chance to experience one of our favorites this morning to use up a gift card and meet a friend visiting from Brazil. As has been the case on each of our visits, the food and atmosphere were off the charts. The service wasn't quite as prompt this morning as what I've become accustomed to, but the experience was still great. Best of all...I saw that they now have a daily Happy ("Flocktail") Hour everyday before they close - and it is a 50% Off special - so now I can add them to HappyHourDesMoines.com also!! Today, my wife ordered the Chicken Fried Steak and a Bloody Mary (see pictures) - and with all of the new items on the menu, our friend ordered the Smoked Corn Beef Hash (see picture) and I went with the Healthy Hatch Tacos (see picture). I swapped one of my tacos with our friend for 1/2 of his hash, sampled my wife's Chicken Fried Steak - and can assure you that you will NOT go wrong ordering any of them, as all were absolutely delicious! read more

Imagine hot fluffy pancakes with melted butter and tasty maple syrup cascading down the sides served up at Early Bird in west Des Moines evoking an exciting hmmmm of enjoyment. Patrick was the entertaining server -- who delivered an entree with a jovial pun. The total atmosphere was very courteous and friendly -- making the entire meal an explosion of relaxing goodness. read more

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This used to be a great place; however, the menu has changed to be one of the worst places to go. Their use of spice and heat is amateurish and intolerable. Service was excellent. Ambiance was average. Additionally, the prices have jumped to be significantly higher than other, better, places in the area. read more

Food & drinks were great and despite it being a very busy Sunday morning, our server McKenna was great! We came in hungry after a 15K race and had a great experience! read more

Early Bird - West Des Moines - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Des Moines, Iowa

This menu is insane! If you love a good brunch with more than just eggs, pancakes, and breakfast meats, come here! We had hash holes and breakfast egg rolls to start. These were . Flavorful and delish! For my meal, I split the Wonderful Day with my friend. No complaints. The jam with the sausage and the perfectly cooked biscuit = Mmmm!!! I also got a side of butternut squash soup. (My fave!) For drinks we had mimosas and a pumpkin latte. All of which hit the spot. These inside was loud, but cute. We sat outside so we could chat. The service was great. Seriously. Can I franchise this place in Orlando? I need it closer to me! read more

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Busy place, especially on a misty Saturday morning, so the patio wasn't being used. Waited a bit over an hour for a party of 7, but we did get on the waitlist from home, so we headed over once our number was getting in the low single digits. Obviously our party size delayed us a bit. At any rate, once we got inside, we got our menus and started to peruse the thorough menu. We had 2 granddaughters with us, so they got French Toast Sticks and Pancakes from the kids menu. They ate most/all of them, so that's a bot in their favor! I got the Mediterranean Omlette from the seasonal menu...a great choice of lamb, veggies, feta, and of course eggs. Others in our group got Avocado Toast, The El Gordo Burrito (massive!), and the Cinnamon Roll Pancakes (ooey-gooey deliciousness), An extra egg cost $2, which was reasonable. Soda comes in a can for $2.75...a bit high, but mimosas were $9, and other pricing is reasonable. Decent sized dining area, but with large groups and it being a Saturday, people are more leisurely, so the wait gets extended a bit. Service was good, with food runners bringing food out. They do have to bring ketchup and jelly out in tin mini-ramakins, and there are a variety of hot sauces (including Tabasco-my fav) Open seating at the bar holds about 8 total, and is seat yourself. Something for everyone, and good grub...give it a try! read more

Terrible service and mediocre food.The hostess was clueless. There were several tables outside yet we waited almost 30 min. And this was after we waited in line to get on the waiting list, just to be told to scan the QR code, to put ourselves in the waiting list. What?? I finally had to ask for the tables be cleaned so our party of 10 could sit. The waitress didn't bring some drinks, food was wrong and disappointing. They kept telling us they were short staffed but that just sounds like excuses. The two waitresses outside were not busy, it was manageable just unorganized. Too bad, it looked promising but when someone has to do your job (asking to buss tables, looking high and low for silverware), that's bad business. read more

4.5/5! I ordered the two breakfast tacos ($14.75) and the avocado crema on top made them! So good. You have a choice of a side and I chose the tots. To drink, we each had a coffee and a mimosa. The mimosa is a decent size ($9). My boyfriend got the Quesabirria omelet ($17) which is a spin on Birria we've never had! Highly recommend this dish. I'll probably order it next time. It came with toast and hash browns. We will definitely come back again. Things to know: join the yelp waitlist when you're about 8-10 minutes away to be seated quickly (we went on a Saturday morning and this worked well for the two of us). Also, the patio has umbrellas so you're shaded from the heat! read more

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My latest visit to early bird was definitely full of new items for me! I tried the cinny bobs which were amazing - I highly recommend this appetizer if you have a sweet tooth! I also tried the breakfast tacos and wow - super filling! They stuffed these tacos pretty well, lots of egg and chorizo! Our server was very sweet, she was able to help us out when we had an issue with one of our orders and handled it so well! This place is always busy and noisy on the weekends so it means a lot to have a staff member that was so friendly and knowledgeable! read more

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Yuuuuuummmmmm! This place has amazing food! We tried the steak bagel with hashbrowns and a special. It was bacon and cream cheese in a puffed pastry (can't recall the name - but it was a special and it was amazing!). I'm grateful for this delicious breakfast, but also a bit thankful that I don't live in the Des Moines area - it would be hard to not frequent this place! Staff were very knowledgeable and friendly and food came out really quick. It has a breakfast diner vibe that was fun. Prices were fair. I will definitely visit again when passing through! read more

Early Bird - West Des Moines - Steak bagel and hashbrowns (hollandaise on the side). So good! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Des Moines, Iowa

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Early Bird hits fast and feels good. Bright vibes, tasty plates, and a morning boost that lands every time. Quick, fun, and the perfect "let's start the day right" spot. read more

We hadn't been able to have breakfast at the Early Bird in a while but since we were home this weekend, we figured we'd check out what was new. Service is always amazing and food hit the spot for breakfast. The restaurant is always so bright and welcoming like a breakfast spot should be! We tried one of their new Fall items: maple bacon cream cheese tarts. The layers of buttery pastry dough, mixed with sweet maple and decadent cream cheese, only were complimented but the real bacon sprinkled on top! A must try! We heard a new location will be opening up downtown and we can't wait to try it! read more

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We love Early Bird. I love that i can check the wait list on Yelp and know how long the wait is and add my name before I leave the house. They were super busy when we arrived this morning, however our wait wasn't too long since we were altlrwady on the waitlist. If the wait is too long we can usually get two seats at the bar. The staff is always attentive. My dining companion got the chinchillas. He said they were really good. He was debating between two items and asked our waiter for his opinion. The waiter was super honest. I got the chicken sandwhich (mayo on the side) and for my side I got the fruit. The chicken sandwich was very moist. The bun was buttered. It was very delicious. They also have a seasonal menu. They have a number of alcoholic beverages. We usually just do coffee. read more

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Always a solid choice. I haven't been back to Iowa for a little while so the new ownership has done an amazing job. Service was great & so much better than the prior place at this location. So glad they have cocktails & cannot wait to come back in the summer to sit on the lanai. read more

The s'mores hot chocolate was good, chilaquiles was good and flavorful. The price on the menu for the chilaquiles with pork carnitas and egg was $15.50. I removed these two ingredients and added vegan chorizo and paid $21 which was shocking the price went up that much. The restaurant had plenty of space but couples were being put right next to other people. Touching elbows with someone else and not being able to have a conversation with your partner because someone else is right there was uncomfortable. read more

Early Bird - West Des Moines - chilaquiles, no egg or cooked pork - added vegan chorizo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Des Moines, Iowa

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We were in town visiting and decided to try EarlyBird. Glad we did! It was delicious and Chad our server was fantastic. He was very friendly, personable. He provided prompt service. Highly recommend! Ask for Chad! read more

Cute marketing. Breakfast had good flavors but poor execution. Hash browns were slightly crunchy and undercooked. The redo was basically burned. Menus dirty. Bathrooms had no paper towels. Server seemed fed up. read more

Early Bird - West Des Moines - Would you like your hashbrowns raw or burned. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Des Moines, Iowa

At first this place looks interesting but then as you walk in it seems like IHOP. There is 60's-80's theme music playing overhead and the seating is like a community center with the kitchen staff easily accessible for viewing. First time trying this place and not sure we'll go back due to lack of flavor and privacy. The tables are so close together you hear everyone else's conversations and can barely hear each other. Also the parking is just not ideal for the location, and crowded. read more

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Great food. Reasonable prices. Excellent hot chocolate options. If we lived closer, we would be regulars here.

We used the waitlist and were able to be seated immediately upon walking in. The food was great. The staff was attentive and friendly! Definitely a favorite! read more

My first visit today. Excellent experience. Kinda expensive but they do what they are doing. I highly recommend this place

Great food and so many options to choose from! Their iced coffee is amazing and perfectly sweet. Lots of savory and sweet options to order, from various pancakes to different Benedict's and breakfast classics. I ordered the crab cake Benny which was delicious and came with a yummy sauce on top. I wish there was more hollandaise but still really good. Other items ordered were the farnam french toast and el Gordo morning burrito bowl. It was a great meal and the employees were very friendly and helpful. We came on a Monday morning so no wait times. Overall a great brunch! read more

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What a cool place! It was super busy on a Sunday morning but they let us sit at the bar and order right away. Otherwise there was an hour waitlist. There are so many tasty options! It was hard to choose. Ultimately we went with Monkey Business french toast, the Wide awake omelette and the El Gordo Morning Burrito. This place is known for their french toast so although the pancakes looked enticing, we went for the french toast. Food took a while to come out but the waitresses gave our kids these wax strings to play with so time flew by. The food was delicious. My favorite was the omelette. I loved the hashbrowns it came with. The burrito was good but better with some hot sauce. The french toast was honestly a bit too sweet and not "eggy" enough for me. I will try the pancakes next time. PS. I was surprised to see so many people drinking alcohol this early in the morning! The drinks looked good though. read more

Early Bird - West Des Moines - Monkey Business, El Gordo Morning Burrito, Wide Awake Omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Des Moines, Iowa

The servers were amazing. The food was delicious. The atmosphere was pleasant. Also, kid friendly environment as well. read more

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This is our 3rd or 4th time here & we just love it! These churro waffles were to die for. They tasted like a funnel cake but BETTER! Omg I will definitely be getting these again. The caramel latte was so delicious I cannot wait to go back! Service is great every time. It wasn't as busy this time which was so nice! Always fun no matter what read more

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Just got a call from Kelly regarding the missing items and she definitely went above and beyond to make things right. My missing item was only a few dollars - but rather than just giving me a refund she offered me a gift card. I'm happy someone was able to get in contact with me to resolve this issue and will be eager to try this place again. Thanks again Kelly. read more

This place is a local favorite and it's no wonder why, the Hash Holes, a breakfast appetizers are amazing! A great menu with so many choices will make you want to return again and again! read more

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Overall experience was pretty good. The food and service was decent, but the coffee wasn't great. They were unable to make warm espresso drinks the day we visited as well. I would definitely stop by again to try some other menu items. read more

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Service was good and staff were friendly. However the food was disappointing. I ordered corn beef n hash. What I got was a small portion of hash topped with a ton of peppers that over powdered everything else and it was turkey bacon not corned beef. I also ordered over easy eggs and yes wanted them water but these seemed like they were cooked in water. Lack of seasoning and flavor. The canned corn beef n hash tastes better. read more

Had a great quick brunch on a weekday. Service was a little slow to start but she was very friendly. My Veg Head Benny was delicious though it was a bit skimpy on the mushrooms that were supposed to be a wild mushroom medly-I probably only had 2-4 small pieces on each english muffin. My partner enjoyed the sandwich, though I think it could've been a bit warmer. Tots were crispy but plain, I enjoyed the hashbrowns seasoning. read more

Early Bird - West Des Moines - Veg Head Benny - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Des Moines, Iowa

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Love the brunch! Amazing staff! Food is delicious and portions are huge. Great egg white options, and the come unoriginal w/English muffin + sausage is my fave. Gotta get the hash holes too! read more

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We had requested a table for 4 when we walked in the door and experienced terrible customer service at check in. When we arrived the young man who looked like he just got out of high school mentioned that there would be a 10-minute wait for a table for 4 and mentioned that we could wait at the bar/counter until one opened up. In the mean while I noticed 2 groups that walked in the front door after us that were seated right away at tables set up for 4 even though they were just couples and we noticed several other open tables set up for 4. So, after the 10 minutes I walked up to the same young man at the greeting station that we would like a table, he looked at me and asked me if I checked in online with their app and I said no I checked in with you and that you and he mentioned that there would be an additional 10 minute wait because I did not check in on the app. We looked at each other and decided to go to the trusty Machine shed restaurant and had a wonderful breakfast without the hassle. Save yourself the bother and go somewhere else. Too bad for the wait staff as I'm a very good tipper. read more

First time actually getting into this place. Came once before but the wait was too long. If you plan to try it out they have an online reservation system you will want to use. The place is roomy and well lit, decorated nicely. The service was attentive and very helpful. The food was really good as well. I had the ham eggs Benedict, but they called it something else. I have had better but I enjoyed this one. As an appetizer we ordered cinnamon rolls (again called something different) and they were delicious with a caramel drizzle and melted creamy butter you can add yourself. The fresh fruit was plentiful but we gave it mixed reviews, the strawberries were delicious but the blue berries were not as flavorful as expected. Perhaps it is the time of year. We did not order this, but saw the breakfast burrito and it was HUGE! Will probably try next time. The menu has plenty to choose from and there were plenty of kids so bring the whole family. This is a must try if you are in the area! read more

Early Bird is one of our favorite breakfast spots! If you go, ask for Autumn as your server. She's super friendly and anticipates the tables needs and ensures we always have a great breakfast. For the food, try the when pigs fly appetizer and my main go to is the smoked salmon benny. read more

Kiyah was a great server. Very attentive and personal! Food was really good. Lots of variety on the menu.

Love going to this place.Gabby was my server and she did a fantastic job!! Will definitely come back:)

I was there last week and the server i had (gabby) was amazing she was persistent and made sure we were all good, especially with refilling our waters and asking if we need any condiments read more

Stopped by Saturday around 10:00 am wait time was 30-45 minutes. Checked into the Yelp waiting list before leaving the house and by the time I arrived, my table was almost ready, place is small and can get crowded. The food was great and the service was fast. However the Paloma was one of the worst I've had, please consider switching out the cup. read more

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The Early Bird is an absolute treasure. They put an interesting twist on typical breakfast/brunch and there is something on the menu to please everyone. They have the typical bacon and eggs and the more unusual Shrimp and Grits (my absolute favorite.) This is often a meeting place for a group of us. The only downside is the wait, but if you use the Yelp Waitlist, that cuts down on the time you spend standing in line. Be aware, Early Bird is always busy, but that speaks to the quality of the food, The place is spotlessly clean and the staff is always helpful. Enjoy!! read more

Early Bird - West Des Moines - There is something on the menu to suit all tastes. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Des Moines, Iowa

The food is great and the staff are very friendly. Wait time is always reasonable. You never feel rushed even when they are busy