Perkins Restaurant and Bakery

Since it was founded in 1958 as a single pancake house in Ohio, Perkins today has nearly 300 restaurants in 32 states and Canada, of which approximately 85 are company-owned. Committed to delivering 100% satisfaction through service excellence and positive dining experiences, the brand embraces a...

5 / 10
75
ratings
Address

4601 Merle Hay Rd (at Meredith Dr) Des Moines , IA 50322 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating No
Menus Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

Comments / 24


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breakfast food study area peach pie buttermilk pancakes brunch food coffee eggs dinner inexpensive lunch
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Great breakfast menu . Service was good. Gotta visit the other locations.

Isaac Twombly

They've got free wifi now, and are open 24 hours . Perfect study spot for midterms/finals!

Jeffrey Strawman

Excellent cuisine, every time!

Meagan Tron

I like the music with whistling in it. It's peppy for 1am

Jenny Comstock

Popular eating spot for the Des Moines Derby Dames! No better place to refuel after a tough practice next door at Skate North.

Brandon Cupples

Delicious food great service

Michael Tichy

Restaurant was understaffed. There was one server for ten tables and more people were walking in.

Jeff Walters

Spend 5 or more hours here, and purchase only coffee at 1:30 on a friday night.

Nichol Toney

Hair in my food. Awesome!

David Molina

Eggs Benedict were ok. hash browns ok. If there's an alternate for breakfast go there.

Nick H

The morning waitress Mary is really easy.

Ben J. DITZEL

You kind of miss Perkins when you move out to Los Angeles.

Typical Perkins fair - go here if you want cheap and something that's not burgers but don't expect great food. Wait staff seems unwelcoming for a Saturday

Alaina Spaur

The waiters and waitresses are great, but the cashier lady seemed unenthusiastic.

Larry Blaha

Try the peach pie ! wow

Matthew Probst

He went in the restaurant like he was crawling into the womb

Christin Jamison

Breakfast with my lady :)

Frank Baxter

Pasta has no sauce

Josh Delanoit

Saw someone fart on kickin' Chicken

Jake Lund

Service could have been better

Chad C

Completely dead, no one ever came to out table. We left only to find the manager hanging out in lobby. Next time I will just go to Village Inn .

Jordan Noring

Smells funny

Eman Nofal

quick dinner stop, food could have been better.

Keyleigh Watson

Super slow service

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