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10 Best Brunch Restaurants In Des Moines

Compare ten review-based brunch candidates in Des Moines and nearby, with separate source ratings, review counts, prices, and links to menus. Source coverage varies; confirm current brunch service before visiting.

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Review data collected October 11, 2026 · 40 candidates compared

Restaurant photo: Waveland Cafe
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Compiled By Top Brunch Spots · Page Updated

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  1. La Mie Bakery
  2. Cafe con Leche
  3. Early Bird - East Village
  4. Eggs and Jam
  5. Fresko
  6. Waveland Cafe
  7. Bubba
  8. Drake Diner
  9. Mulberry Street Tavern
  10. Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar

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The Top 10 Brunch Spots In Des Moines

A review-based shortlist.
Separate platform ratings. Coverage varies.

AT A GLANCE

Find your kind of brunch.

Compare the shortlist before you go.

RestaurantAreaTypeGoogleYelpTripAdvisorPlan your visit
01La Mie BakeryDrakeBreakfast4.7 / 5
1,440 reviews		—4.6 / 5
443 reviews		Map ↗
02Cafe con LecheDes MoinesRestaurant4.7 / 5
484 reviews		4.8 / 5
66 reviews		—Map ↗
03Early Bird - East VillageEast VillageBrunch4.7 / 5
461 reviews		4.4 / 5
41 reviews		—Map ↗
04Eggs and JamWest Des MoinesBrunch4.6 / 5
1,876 reviews		—4.4 / 5
59 reviews		Map ↗
05FreskoDowntown Des MoinesNew American4.6 / 5
934 reviews		—4.4 / 5
36 reviews		Map ↗
06Waveland CafeWaveland ParkAmerican4.6 / 5
2,457 reviews		—4.3 / 5
128 reviews		Map ↗
07BubbaDowntown Des MoinesSouthern4.5 / 5
2,904 reviews		4.1 / 5
601 reviews		4.4 / 5
260 reviews		Map ↗
08Drake DinerDrakeBreakfast4.5 / 5
3,656 reviews		—4.0 / 5
263 reviews		Map ↗
09Mulberry Street TavernDowntown Des MoinesAmerican4.2 / 5
315 reviews		3.9 / 5
116 reviews		—Map ↗
10Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & BarDowntown Des MoinesAmerican4.2 / 5
1,250 reviews		3.8 / 5
338 reviews		4.1 / 5
28 reviews		Map ↗

BEFORE YOU GO

A little planning.
A better brunch.

Should I book ahead?

Check the restaurant’s website for reservations, walk-in policies, and its current brunch menu. Weekend availability can vary.

Are these ratings for brunch specifically?

Platform ratings cover the restaurant overall. The candidates come from brunch searches; confirm brunch service and hours directly before visiting.

How often do ratings change?

Ratings and review counts are a snapshot from October 11, 2026. Follow the map link for the latest information.