Reviews for Drake Diner in Des Moines, IA
This was an awesome place to go to. The set up is awesome. We sat in the patio and it was a bit chilly so we had our jackets... which was not any issue. The only downside was it was a long wait for getting our drink, getting our order put in and a 2 hourwait to get food. Coming from a small town with shorter wait times, not sure if it was a mix of being short on staff and beingsuper busy. We kept ourselves entertained though. I'd come back again for sure with more time to spare. Only good pic I hadtaken of my drink. The hot chocolate was a good choice for the cool patio seating area. Read more
Portobello mushroom strips for appetizer, Breaded pork loin and onion rings, grilled cheese with crinkle fries,and a piece of... the amazing devils food cake to take home for later... food and server were amazing like always. Read more
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 like this. Wewere very happy to eat here on our visit to Iowa. We had the Eggs Benedict, Cinnamon Swirl French Toast, Chicken and Waffles,Captain Crunch French Toast Sticks, Bacon and some Waffle Dogs. While the Captain Crunch French Toast Stick weren?t thatimpressive, the Waffle Dogs were interesting and the rest of the food was enjoyable. I would definitely recommend for anenjoyable experience. ???????????????? Read more
The service was amazing. Food was really bland and needed some spices along with salt. The burger did taste like it was frozen... patty. The fries did not have salt but it did have a crunch. The chicken tenders were really dry. Read more
We?ve yet to have a bad experience :) Food is always great and the staff is always working hard while being very welcoming and... friendly :). Would recommend. Pictured : strawberry banana smoothie and waffle dogs (which my fiancé HIGHLY recommends) Read more
Just had lunch with a friend here. She liked her chicken and waffles and I loved my Chinese chicken salad. Only negative is... that it closes at 2pm... Very odd timing.. maybe due to pandemic? Anyway, it's a nice place to hang. Read more
This diner is a VIBE in all of the best ways. Sat down, ordered a coffee and BOOM it?s there immediately. I ordered #3, added... onion and cheese to the hashbrowns and I can say with 100% confidence it?s the best decision I?ve made all year. Order toast andthey?ll give you an entire loaf of bread. The toast was pre-buttered and moist. Delicious. Service was prompt and friendly. Wewill be back and I cannot wait. Read more
Hadn't been here in awhile and I'm glad I went again! My food was amazing. I ordered the Turkey Club, my boyfriend got the Bacon... Cheeseburger, and we split the Cake Shake. His burger didn't come with lettuce or anything but he still enjoyed it! Read more