Papa Kern's Cafe
$ • Cafe, American
Hours:
304 E 30th St #3718, Des Moines
(515) 262-7692
About Papa Kern's Cafe
Customers' Favorites
Grilled Tenderloin and Fries
It Was Breakfast Pancakes
Reuben Sandwich with Fries
Club Sandwich with Fries
Breakfast Plate
Cheeseburger
Kickin Texan
French Toast
Papa Kern's Cafe Reviews
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Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 7AM - 8PM |
| Wednesday | 7AM - 8PM |
| Thursday | 7AM - 8PM |
| Friday | 7AM - 8PM |
| Saturday | 7AM - 8PM |
| Sunday | 7AM - 2PM |
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Papa Kern's Cafe is a small business serving impressive brunch dishes, including the highly-recommended Farmer's Eggs with hot sauce, mushroom, and jalapeno. The coffee is good, and the biscuits and gravy are a popular choice. The service is efficient, and the prices are economical. Recently, the restaurant has received praise for well-prepared food like the mushroom and Swiss hamburger, which is cooked to perfection and served quickly. The staff is friendly and attentive, creating a welcoming, family-owned atmosphere that many customers enjoy weekly. Favorite items include chicken fried steak, French dip, BLT, omelettes, French toast, pancakes, and pie. Despite some concerns about favoritism among staff, Papa Kern's remains a beloved east side treasure, known for very good food and good service.