13 Best Breakfast Restaurants near Des Moines

“We had low expectations because of some of these reviews - but all those people must have come here at the wrong time because we showed up at 3:00AM and the food was excellent. Great portion size, fresh vegetables, awesome hummus. My husband didn’t get what he ordered (a beef and lamb gyro) and got a lamb, rice, hummus pita plate instead but it was still really good. The curveball here is that we were stone cold sober.“

“Best Mexican food I’ve ever had hands down! Great food great service! Never disappoints! Would recommend burrito express to anyone!“

“We came up to Seattle for a weekend and Shelly’s was the first place we ate at. It has a very home-y feel and the service was great and friendly. We had the pleasure of meeting Shelly and she was an absolute doll! Unfortunately, we weren’t able to make it back and eat there a second time, but I wish we would’ve! The food and service is amazing.“

“This place is so good we ate there twice and Jacob our server was incredible!!! First Jacob. I spent $30 on dinner and he treated me like I spent $300 on dinner!! He was fast, kind, and extremely attentive! My drink never ran out. You could tell he was enjoying serving people and he made our dinner fun. We literally came back the next night because of him. Secondly the food was delicious! This is the best IHOP I have ever had. I don’t know who was cooking but it was extremely tasty! Breakfast, lunch, or dinner this place is awesome especially if you are staying at a nearby hotel! JACOB THANK YOU!“

“My wife and I stopped in for an early Wednesday dinner at Village Inn, a local favorite we’ve been visiting for years—and once again, it didn’t disappoint. The restaurant was clean and welcoming, and our server was fantastic—friendly, attentive, and genuinely accommodating.

My wife ordered the patty melt with a side of fresh mixed fruit (other options included fries or coleslaw). Her sandwich was cooked perfectly—crispy, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. I went with the double club on rye, and it was a beast of a sandwich! Thick-sliced carved turkey, generous strips of thick bacon, ham, cheese, lettuce, and tomato stacked high—hearty and satisfying. I swapped out the usual fries for hash browns and added a side of their house-made cornbread stuffing. Wow! Everything was served hot, fresh, and fast.

The portions were huge and the value exceptional. I couldn’t even finish my sandwich (which is saying something). The service, food, and overall experience continue to make this one of our go-to spots in Federal Way. Highly recommend!“

“I have been here a few times, service is excellent and even if they are busy they always find time to be respectful to you. Food is good, nothing really special, they have a nice selection of omelettes and there home fried potatoes are excellent. If I am in the area and hungry I will come here but I won't make a special trip.“

“I had the pleasure of being served by Christopher during my recent visit, and can't say enough good things about my experience. From the moment we sat down, Christopher was incredibly attentive, friendly, and professional. By, far the best server I've had at IHOP.“

“We placed our order, waited on hour. The waitress was a mess. I'm not sure if our ticket was ever given to the kitchen. We left without eating. The waitress did charge us for the tea my friend ordered. Never again.“

“This was the cleanest ihop I ever been in. Immediately greeted at the door and seated in a completely empty restaurant. Service was fantastic but was curious why it wasn't busier on a Thursday night. Food was hot and fresh and never had to ask for a refill. I will visit again“

“The food was delicious and came out fast.. However our server Jay was quick and friendly towards us. He has been our server multiple times and never fails to make us laugh“

“We got there around 1:45 and the place was empty. 🧐 But, our concerns were for nothing because our food was really good—- surprisingly good! Service was excellent. We had the eggs Benedict and eggs florentine. All the eggs were poached nicely and my florentine made it really a beautiful dish.“

“Food was delivered quickly and cooked exactly how I asked! I was helped by a really nice man named Zen, he was super nice and made sure I had everything I needed!“

“Food was delicious“