Papa Kern's Cafe
$ • Cafe, American
Hours:
304 E 30th St #3718, Des Moines
(515) 262-7692
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Good food & good prices. Always been real good food. Great service
I ordered the mushroom and Swiss hamburger and it was cooked to perfection and served to me super fast! The waitress was a delight and I have to say it was the best mushroom and Swiss burger I have ever eaten
Friendly! The Papa Kerns family make their customers feel like family. Delicious home cooked meals and generous helpings. Our favorite place !!
Menu
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.