Absolutely loved this place!…read more The vibe is welcoming and has that hometown feel as soon as you walk in. Greeted with a smile and sat promptly! My server was Sue, and she was very good, and very attentive - always had my coffee warmed up when needed and had some good recommendations on what to eat. The food itself was really good. I had the avocado toast, which comes with a basted egg and avocado cream drizzle on top, and your choice or meat (if any) and I chose the brisket! I learned from a local sitting next to my friend and I that they get the brisket from a local bbq joint, which I thought was pretty cool. Good coffee, good vibes, good service! Would come here again if my travels blow me back into town!

First off let me say service was friendly and amazing. Felt very much at home from the moment you…read morewalk in the door. Second, the food was incredible. Can't recommend the chicken fried steak enough it's made in house, delicious cream, gravy, and the hashbrowns perfection. My partner loved his The hangover, which was potatoes, sausage ham country, gravy, egg coffee's delicious give it a try

Delicious food! Service was friendly but took a bit to be recognized, even there was no o e else in…read morethe restaurant. Good size portions. Fun atmosphere and murals.

Good spot with good prices. The food had some nice quantities and the service was good…read more Wouldn't say it blew me out of the water but for a hangover meal or something quick, it did the trick! Our server was super nice :) and the decor was cute.

This was one of the best places I have been to in a while. Des Moines HomeGrown did it right…read more 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!!

The food here is just delicious. Even the things that I try here that are out of mu comfort zone…read moreend up being tasty! If you like coffee be sure to try the Honeybee (hot or iced)! Service is usually stellar and the location is fairly convenient with lots of parking (in the back too!) My only complaint is that my friend I go to the restaurant with who is in a wheelchair due to mobility issues has to park in back and roll all the way around the building. Its fine on a nice day, but sucks if its extra warm or super cold. I know this isnt the fault of the restaurant, but the building owners . The ambiqnce is fine, if its busy it get a little louder than I'd like. Maybe some strategically placed sound dampening tiles? I get the industrial look, but with the concrete floors, its a bit of an echo chandler when itw busy.

What a cute little Mexican breakfast/lunch cafe! I've been here twice and both times were great!…read moreThey have a large variety of authentic Mexican breakfast/lunch dishes and some classic brunch options too. I got their maple latte and their chilaquiles, and my husband got the huevos rancheros and the tres leches cake. Everything was delicious and made fresh. They definitely know what they are doing and are a popular spot for a reason. Definitely check them out if you are in the area!

An outstanding breakfast stop, and we are thankful for the recommendation by one of our business…read moreassociates. A huge parking lot makes everything easy, and the cozy interior is comfortable. Order at the counter and find an open table. My Breakfast Burrito was so good, and the accompanying salsa made it even better. Loved my partner's Chilaquiles Divociados with chorizo! Coke products. Fantastic place, cannot wait to visit again!

It's been a few weeks since I went - but all I remember is I wanted to try every thing on the menu…read moreit all looked good ! Got the shrimp n grits - YUM , loved this place

Had brunch here after going to National Balloon Classic earlier this month. Man Alive! Their…read moreTiramisu pancakes were delicious!! Asked for mascarpone on the side, but I did end up using most of it;) Hubby had an omelet and pancake...which he continues to rave about a month later! I was very happy with the large portion since it meant I got to have the yummy pancakes for TWO meals.

This place was delicious. Conveniently located downtown in the east village. Big portions and great…read moredrinks. I'll definitely be back. I'd recommend the breakfast burrito. It was packed with flavor and the queso on top was delicious.

Super convenient to the East Village hotels, not far from the business district or the Capitol…read moreBuilding. We eat here almost every time we stay at the AC Hotel across the street. All of the menu is good, but my favorite are the omlettes or crepes. The service is always reliable and the people are friendly. It can get crowded on weekends for sure, and it's all street parking so be ready to feed the meter or walk a bit. Nice atmosphere, good food and convenient.

I'm originally from the south, and oh boy this is the best comfort food I've found that isn't back…read morehome. Jennifer waited on me and was a joy to speak to and offered great recommendations on the whole menu (bottom line, sounds like you can't go wrong). The 'bee dust' is a nice twist on adding honey to your chicken, it's a dehydrated honey/pepper combo that adds a great flare. Unfortunately, I'm not in Des Moines as much I'd like to be, but next time I'm here I'll be waiting at the door before they open! 2 thumbs up, 5 stars, oh yeah!!

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.

Food is always great. The Spicy potatoes are a religious experience! I love both breakfast and…read morelunch. Get extra Chicken Kebabs - you will thank yourself for left overs - they are so good!

Food was very flavorful and filling! Service was great as well. We had the chicken shawarma plate…read moreand a gyro with spicy potatoes, both were great.

Food tasted fine but the meat and cheese portion on the french dip sandwich was on the light side…read morefor the price. The portion of french fries on the side was ample and they were pleasantly seasoned.

Railroad Bill's is hands down one of my favorite breakfast spots in DSM. The combination of the…read moreantique shop and cozy restaurant gives it such a unique vibe, and the vegan menu is amazing. Finding GOOD vegan breakfast options can be hard, but they absolutely nail it here. The new menu item vegan chick'n & waffles is delicious but my favorite thing to order is the vegan biscuits and gravy with a side of tofu scramble and putting the scramble right on top of the biscuits... 10/10 every time. Huge portions, flavorful food, and great prices. My husband is obsessed too. He gets the little chicken biscuit with cheese and onions on his hash browns and says it's one of the best breakfasts he's ever had. The staff is always super nice and the outdoor seating is a great touch. Only thing to note is you order at the counter, so bigger groups may get food at slightly different times, but honestly it's worth it. Definitely recommend checking this place out!

Talk about a home run! This place is so awesome, very retro feels, with classic diner foods! The…read morechicken fried steak breakfast was an absolute champion, and the peach pie was the perfect exclamation point to the meal ! Would 100% recommend if in Des Moines !

The Diner's decor is 1950s-as-re-envisioned-in-the-1980s: curved chrome details, neon, counter…read moreseating for those inclined, handmade shadows... In keeping with the theme, some of their best items are nostalgic. One of my favorites is a blue plate special - their meatloaf club sandwich. Where the Dinner really shines, for me, is their breakfast menu which is available all day. I love breakfast for dinner... I have yet to have any breakfast items be less than perfect. And I think I can say that about the meatloaf (dinner or sandwich) as well. Things to know: * Drake Diner is on the Southside of Drake campus and can be especially busy if there is an event on campus. There is street and lot parking available. * Their "seasonal vegetables" are often lackluster, and probably best to be avoided.