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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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The Top 10 Brunch Spots In Des Moines
A review-based shortlist.
Separate platform ratings. Coverage varies.
01 / Drake
La Mie Bakery
La Mie Bakery is listed at 841 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50312. Explore the available restaurant information and source links, and confirm current menus, hours, and reservations directly before visiting.
2 of 3 rating platforms · Restaurant-wide ratings
841 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50312
02 / Des Moines
Cafe Con Leche
Cafe con Leche is listed at 2905 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317. Explore the available restaurant information and source links, and confirm current menus, hours, and reservations directly before visiting.
2 of 3 rating platforms · Restaurant-wide ratings
2905 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
03 / East Village
Early Bird - East Village
Early Bird - East Village is listed at 401 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309. Explore the available restaurant information and source links, and confirm current menus, hours, and reservations directly before visiting.
2 of 3 rating platforms · Restaurant-wide ratings
401 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
04 / West Des Moines
Eggs And Jam
Eggs and Jam is listed at 1907 EP True Pkwy Ste 102, West Des Moines, IA 50265. Explore the available restaurant information and source links, and confirm current menus, hours, and reservations directly before visiting.
2 of 3 rating platforms · Restaurant-wide ratings
1907 EP True Pkwy Ste 102, West Des Moines, IA 50265
05 / Downtown Des Moines
Fresko
Fresko is listed at 909 Locust St Ste. 103, Des Moines, IA 50309. Explore the available restaurant information and source links, and confirm current menus, hours, and reservations directly before visiting.
2 of 3 rating platforms · Restaurant-wide ratings
909 Locust St Ste. 103, Des Moines, IA 50309
06 / Waveland Park
Waveland Cafe
Cozy diner specializing in breakfast. Neighborhood diner offering American breakfast staples, including eggs Benedict & pancakes.
2 of 3 rating platforms · Restaurant-wide ratings
4708 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
07 / Downtown Des Moines
Bubba
Bubba is listed at 200 10th St Ste 606, Des Moines, IA 50309. Explore the available restaurant information and source links, and confirm current menus, hours, and reservations directly before visiting.
3 of 3 rating platforms · Restaurant-wide ratings
200 10th St Ste 606, Des Moines, IA 50309
08 / Drake
Drake Diner
Drake Diner is listed at 1111 25th St, Des Moines, IA 50311. Explore the available restaurant information and source links, and confirm current menus, hours, and reservations directly before visiting.
2 of 3 rating platforms · Restaurant-wide ratings
1111 25th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
09 / Downtown Des Moines
Mulberry Street Tavern
Mulberry Street Tavern is listed at 206 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309. Explore the available restaurant information and source links, and confirm current menus, hours, and reservations directly before visiting.
2 of 3 rating platforms · Restaurant-wide ratings
206 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
10 / Downtown Des Moines
Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar
Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar is listed at 665 Grand Ave Ste 100, Des Moines, IA 50309. Explore the available restaurant information and source links, and confirm current menus, hours, and reservations directly before visiting.
3 of 3 rating platforms · Restaurant-wide ratings
665 Grand Ave Ste 100, Des Moines, IA 50309
AT A GLANCE
Find Your Kind Of Brunch.
Compare the shortlist before you go.
01 / La Mie Bakery
Drake · Breakfast
2 of 3 rating platforms
Price category: moderate
Directions ↗02 / Cafe Con Leche
Des Moines · Restaurant
2 of 3 rating platforms
Price category: moderate
Directions ↗03 / Early Bird - East Village
East Village · Brunch
2 of 3 rating platforms
Price category: moderate
Directions ↗04 / Eggs And Jam
West Des Moines · Brunch
2 of 3 rating platforms
Price category: moderate
Directions ↗05 / Fresko
Downtown Des Moines · New American
2 of 3 rating platforms
Price category: moderate
Directions ↗06 / Waveland Cafe
Waveland Park · American
2 of 3 rating platforms
Price category: inexpensive
Directions ↗07 / Bubba
Downtown Des Moines · Southern
3 of 3 rating platforms
Price category: moderate
Directions ↗08 / Drake Diner
Drake · Breakfast
2 of 3 rating platforms
Price category: inexpensive
Directions ↗09 / Mulberry Street Tavern
Downtown Des Moines · American
2 of 3 rating platforms
Directions ↗10 / Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar
Downtown Des Moines · American
3 of 3 rating platforms
Price category: moderate
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