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Drake Diner is a breakfast restaurant in Des Moines, IA.

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Gabe Buckner
Gabe Buckner -Google user
2 months ago
Make sure you get the potato pancakes! Absolutely delicious the homemade cinnamon roll was as well. Meal type Breakfast Price per person $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
Yaxaira Rodriguez
Yaxaira Rodriguez -Google user
a year ago
Very nice place. 1st time here with my daughter. Huge portions. A bit pricey for lots of things, I will say for regular items, but I guess that's everywhere. Service was great. I was able to order off the lunch menu too, which is a...Read More
Ryan Duckworth
Ryan Duckworth -Google user
2 years ago
Good ol all American diner food and atmosphere! The service was good, the server was pleasant and courteous. While the diner was busy, we still got our food very quickly. The food tasted good and is the type of food you’d expect at a diner...Read More
Amy Austin
Amy Austin -Google user
10 months ago
Good portions of food. Nice and hot. Service was great. Had a little wait time before sitting but all in all very happy. Also has a nice kid menu. Service Dine in Meal type Lunch Price per person $1–10 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Kid-friendliness Nice kid menu.
Ryan N. Ludwig
Ryan N. Ludwig -Google user
2 months ago
Des Moines classic in the Drake neighborhood. A staple that has been around for YEARS and I'm sure will be around for many more. Great food. Great staff. Love the patio. Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person $20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes Chicken and Waffles, Denver Omelet with Sourdough...Read More
Zong Hu
Zong Hu -Google user
5 months ago
My relatives told me to go here when I pass though Des Moines and I asked if I really needed to make a pit stop off I80 for Drake. Not bad, not bad at all. Pictured is the chef's salad. Service Dine in Meal type Lunch Price per person $20–30 Food: 3 Service:...Read More
Mo Marks
Mo Marks -Google user
4 weeks ago
Love grabbing a bite to eat here! Everyone is super nice and the food is delicious diner fare. My favorite order is the vegetarian omelette but the chocolate cake and milkshakes are unbeatable too :) Service Dine in Meal type Lunch Price per person $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommendation for vegetarians Highly recommend Vegetarian...Read More
Jeanine Stennett
Jeanine Stennett -Google user
4 weeks ago
This was my first time being at the Diner, and I really enjoyed my breakfast, Denver omelet and toast. I watched my nephew gobble down his waffle dogs, and my sister enjoyed her biscuits and gravy. We also ordered 2 cinnamon rolls for later, and...Read More
Julie Schultz
Julie Schultz -Google user
a week ago
I love this place. Old fashioned diner like atmosphere. The French toast is amazing. Great service and we have never waited long to get a table. Service Dine in Meal type Breakfast Price per person $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes Denver Omelet with Sourdough Toast, Cinnamon Swirl French Toast Parking space Somewhat difficult to...Read More
Gaby Dawn
Gaby Dawn -Google user
3 weeks ago
Kennedy was an absolutely amazing server! This is my second time at this diner, we are in town for a theatre conference and I have been dying to come back. I had a party of 6 and everything was phenomenal, the Peppermint Patty was scrumptious,...Read More

Features

Service options

check icon Outdoor seating
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Delivery

Highlights

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check icon Great cocktails
check icon Great coffee
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Popular for

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check icon Lunch
check icon Dinner
check icon Solo dining

Accessibility

check icon Wheelchair accessible entrance
check icon Wheelchair accessible parking lot
check icon Wheelchair accessible restroom
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Offerings

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check icon Braille menu
check icon Cocktails
check icon Coffee
check icon Comfort food
check icon Hard liquor
check icon Healthy options
check icon Late-night food
check icon Quick bite
check icon Small plates
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Dining options

check icon Breakfast
check icon Brunch
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check icon Dinner
check icon Dessert
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Amenities

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check icon Restroom
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Atmosphere

check icon Casual
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Crowd

check icon College students
check icon Family-friendly
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check icon LGBTQ+ friendly
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Payments

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Children

check icon Good for kids
check icon High chairs
check icon Kids' menu

Parking

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Other

check icon LGBTQ+ friendly