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    HomeGrown - Des Moines

    4.6 (450 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 2:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Cakes with eggs and bacon
    Mary R.

    This was one of the best places I have been to in a while. Des Moines HomeGrown did it right. We debated on going because we were arriving 30 mins before close, which I hate doing because that's when everyone is trying to clean up and get their side work done. We saw there were a few table so we decided to try it with the intention to be quick. Boy am I glad we did! Started with the sunrise juice, a carrot juice blend and the homemade strawberry lemonade both were so fresh and delicious. We tried the brown sugar and cinnamon pop tart and that was heaven in my mouth. So much flavor and goodness. I ordered the limoncello French toast and it is a slice of fresh baked lemon bread made into French toast. The flavors were rich and the texture was fluffy. A must try while it's in season. Others got the turkey and avocado Benedict and the pancakes with eggs and bacon. All cooked to perfection. Our server Jess was so nice and we did tip her well for being so last minute, but to our credit we were out of there at 6 mins after closing while everyone was still working to close up. I try to not show up late but this one was so worth it!!

    Melissa Q.

    The decor is super cute and fresh with blues and whites. It was pretty loud inside. Server was super sweet and attentive. Lots of yummy options, it was hard to pick. The food was so fresh and delicious. The lemon pop tart was amazing. We also got salsa verde with carnitas that was so yummy. I was super impressed and loved the food.

    The French toast with bacon and eggs
    Christopher B.

    Huge breakfast place inside a done up warehouse. The food was good and the right amount of food at that. The service was nice and everyone seemed very friendly. The place has a nice feel as it as budget friendly upscale feel. Very family friendly as well!

    Pop'd Heart Tray
    Emma S.

    I LOVE a good brunch place. This is a good brunch place. I ordered their biscuits and gravy and their pop'd hearts. I like their idea of making things from scratch. The biscuits and gravy was very yum with a good amount of spice. The eggs and potatoes were nothing out of the ordinary. The pop'd hearts were a very sweet pastry that I shared with my sister. Our server was so so kind. Would love to come back and try more.

    This is the season chicken salad sammie. SO GOOD!

    Amazing food and service, per usual. Great atmosphere as well! Food quality is always consistent and fresh!

    Gluten free menu
    Desiree A.

    Walked in and the place was packed. Was told it would be an hour wait, but I do not think we were even waiting 10 minutes before we were sat down. This restaurant is in the old Crescent Chevrolet building as someone who spent a lot of time here as a kid it was really cool to see what changes have been made. The menu is a lot. Trying to understand how to read the gluten free/vegan menu was slightly disconcerting as well. Also if you cannot eat oats as someone needing to be gluten free do NOT order the gluten free bread. As someone who is also allergic to oats like about 50% of the gluten free community this greatly disappointed me because it majorly cut down on what I could eat off the menu. The sunrise juice was made mostly with carrots. I could barely taste the pineapple or apple. I could not taste the ginger at all. My mom ordered the salsa Verde pork & egg which I will be ordering next time. That was so flavorful and delicious. The gluten free friendly short stack comes with 3 pancakes. And tasted a bit of flour but were very tasty. And I ordered gimme the meats omelet without gravy, cheese, or English muffin. The roasted rosemary potatoes were a little overcooked as well.

    Gluten free pancakes and sausage with cheesy scrambled eggs

    Great food, great service. Very busy but quick service. The pancakes were super tasty. Most of the menu items are made in-house.

    Nutella Pop'd Heart
    Christine I.

    Food is great, haven't had any complaints with their menu so far! Service is also pretty fast and friendly. Always-always check in on the app. Weekend brunch is always busy but the app saves a lot of the hassle when trying to get in. I love that they alternate some specials with what's in season however their main menu stays the same. One of my favorite items on their main menu is definitely the west coast omelette!

    Pumpkin Pie Latte
    Rhonda F.

    Wow! I love this sweet spot! Before our road trip back to Chicago, we stopped for an early breakfast. It was so much better than we could have imagined. Located in a small business complex. We walked in to a bright and cheerful room that was so lovely. Kindness messages were all around. Our server was so pleasant and sweet. She was patient and helpful. The menu is so diverse and interesting. I wanted something sweet so I chose the croissant French toast. My friend enjoyed a savory Mexican dish. The were both delicious. The orange juice was fresh squeezed, the latte was tasty and my simple black coffee was rich and balanced perfectly. I wish I lived in Des Moines so I could become a regular at this wonderful restaurant that serves fresh food with kindness.

    Salsa Verde Pork & Egg
    Campbell Stepan ..

    Solid drinks and great service. Always busy so definitely put your name on the wait list. A great atmosphere as well! Food is great!!!!!

    Veggie scramble with potatoes
    Kirk J.

    Great food, bright clean setting. My pork and chili verde had just a little heat but not too much. The rosemary potatoes were diced and tender. Girlfriend had the veggie scramble with a massive buttered English muffin and rosemary potatoes. Filling and very tasty. Really pleasant place. We sat at the bar and the service was a little slow but still a great meal.

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    JemuelnleAnne M.

    Stop in for some delicious hot and authentic food. When I. The city it is not a bad choice. Food was good and service was great.

    Sunrise juice
    Amanda A.

    When we arrived we were told it would be a 25 min wait which was ok for a weekend but after only 2 minutes we were texted that our table was ready. The waitress was great quick at getting our order and even apologized that my juice was taking a few extra minutes which I appreciated. She brought our coffee cake pretty quick and it was amazing. With a nice sauce, it was even served warm so delicious. My eggs Benedict was great with turkey and avocado. My husband got the all meat omelet and loved it as well. The ambiance was a little loud but cozy at the same time. And the bathrooms were very nice with cute country decor. We loved it, and prices were pretty reasonable we will be back for sure.

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    Made from scratch kitchen and you can tell! Service is always great and very friendly. Great start to any morning!

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    Great service, great food! Home Grown never disappoints. The home made pop-tarts are a must try!!

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    Oatmeal was fantastic. Would go back tomorrow for it. Service was great. Very nice and personable. Gave great recommendations.

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    Omg... just THE BEST breakfast spot in DSM! Everything! Always the POP TARTS!!! Also an easy walk for most on the west side of DSM.

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    We always like to try a unique place to eat if we can find one as we are traveling. Since we were…read morealready planning an evening meal in Omaha at the end of the day it made sense to start out with a breakfast in Des Moines. based on reviews in Yelp we chose Mullets. Mostly because it sounded really cool to see the pictures of mullets that decorate the restaurant. I didn't think of the fish called a mullet, but they have creatively used both the Fish and the hairstyle to create a fun logo. I loved the poster of all of the presidents of the United States wearing mullets that was in the entry vestibule. My husband had the Burt Ends Benedict. It was delicious, with generous sized chunks of meat in BBQ sauce under the poached eggs and hollandaise sauce. I had the Country Fried Steak breakfast with hash browns and hard scrambled eggs. Everything on my plate was perfect and delicious. The gravy was outstanding! Probably the best restaurant gravy I've ever had. On my next visit I'm planning to order the same thing, but I'll request gravy on the eggs and potatoes as well. We shared an order of cinnamon roll pancakes. They were delicious, and super sweet. Overall, the staff was friendly and efficient and we will definitely be back.

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    We arrived with a group of three for lunch on a Wednesday. It was not busy, maybe 1/8 of the table…read moreoccupied. Tables and restaurant was clean. Service was friendly and fine overall. Everything just seemed to take longer than necessary. We stood at the front maybe 10 minutes before anyone came to seat us and food took even longer, around 25 minutes (figuring out our order maybe took ten). I parked the meter for an hour and had to go refill. I ordered the Grilled Harvest Chicken. There is a creamy tomato pasta used to coat the chicken breasts. The cuts were good overall. This dish also includes two sides. I got the fried okra and goat cheese grits. Fried okra was good, around thirty percent breading that makes a nice savory balance. The grits were creamy and smooth. I think I would come again if I was looking for heavy southern. There were a lot of classic options to choose from that I could not try this time around. Though I would still be concerned with the wait involved.

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