Drake Diner - Menu

1111 25th St Des Moines, IA 50311-4207, United States

🛍 Diners, Burgers, American, Vegetarian

4.1 💬 12175 Reviews
Drake Diner

Phone: +15152771111

Address: 1111 25th St Des Moines, IA 50311-4207, United States

City: Des Moines

Menu Dishes: 35

Reviews: 12175

Website: https://drakediner.com/

"Great food, great atmosphere. I’ve been going there for breakfast since I was a kid, and I couldn’t recommend it more. Their shakes are some of the best classic style shakes you can get in Des Moines. Sometimes I feel I get rushed from a service standpoint when there are still open tables. It’s never rude or hostile though."

Full menu - 35 options

All prices are estimates on menu.

Burger

Sandwiches

Salads

Toast

Combination Plates

Bread

Chicken Burger

Neapolitan Pizzas

Salad

Potatoes

Over Easy Entrees

Benedicts

Main Courses

Wraps

Pizza

American Food

Sandwiches, Wraps And Paninis

Omelets

Sweets & Desserts

Open All Night

Chicken

Vegetables

Entrées

Soup, Sandwich & Treat Specials - Specialty Sandwiches

Featured Items

Chili &Amp;Amp; Soups

D D

Best shakes around! The breakfasts are eggs-cellent!

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Reviews

Katie
Katie

Such a fun place! The pumpkin pancakes are to die for!


Anissa
Anissa

Not impressed. Too expensive and staff had no customer service skills.


Jim
Jim

9/24: long-term local favorite. Top notch food, service and atmosphere. View menu


Levi
Levi

Went here for my birthday! Always wanted to go to a 50’s diner, it had just what I was looking for!


Doug
Doug

Pricey, but nice enough. Food was fine. Got a lemon malt for the novelty and there was a lot of it, but the price still stung.


Edward
Edward

Huge breakfast, sausage was tasty,eggs cooked as ordered, pancakes big. Service was very delightful and proficient. Will be a return guest. View menu


Zong
Zong

My relatives told me to go here when I pass though Des Moines and I asked if I really needed to make a pit stop off I80 for Drake. Not bad, not bad at all. Pictured is the chef's salad.


Natosha
Natosha

Ate here mid-afternoon on a Sunday. Place is huge, so we were seated immediately. Love the chrome and the neon—classic diner we wish we had in KC! Extensive menu, breakfast all day. Loved the potato pancakes, the local sausage and the shoestring-style onion rings. Service is top notch! Kevin was amazing. Thank you!!


Alex
Alex

Great food, great atmosphere. I’ve been going there for breakfast since I was a kid, and I couldn’t recommend it more. Their shakes are some of the best classic style shakes you can get in Des Moines. Sometimes I feel I get rushed from a service standpoint when there are still open tables. It’s never rude or hostile though. View menu

Categories

  • Diners Classic diners serve an array of hearty comfort foods, from all-day breakfasts and juicy burgers to home-style meatloaf, creamy milkshakes, and classic American pies in a cozy, nostalgic atmosphere.
  • Burgers Juicy, flavorful burgers crafted with premium ingredients, from classic beef to unique vegetarian options, all served with fresh toppings and a choice of hand-cut fries or a crisp salad. View menu
  • American Enjoy classic American flavors with our diverse menu, featuring juicy burgers, crispy fried chicken, hearty BBQ ribs, and fresh salads. Indulge in timeless comfort with each bite, crafted to satisfy all tastes.
  • Vegetarian Delight in our vibrant collection of vegetarian dishes, crafted with the freshest greens, rich flavors, and savory spices. Enjoy a wholesome, delectable plate that celebrates nature's finest ingredients.

Amenities

  • Delivery
  • Television
  • menu
  • Mastercard
  • menu
  • Outdoor Dining

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"The server was fantastic and she did a great job making us comfortable and attending to us. The ambiance is great and very clean. As far as food goes, it was a little disappointing, decent, but not plate-lick worthy for the price. Guess you arepaying for the ambiance, not the food because I have had better Italian food at a dive bar. Read some of the reviews about burntpita bread and it was the same that came with our cheese dip. While the cheese dip was great tasting there was a bitter taste,it was the same for the Chicken And Prosciutto that I ordered. Took me a while to figure out Store-bought minced garlic. Onesuggestion to the chef would be to use Fresh Garlic/Garlic powder or if you have to use minced garlic, maybe cook it a littlelonger to mitigate the bitter taste. The chicken was FANTASTIC, juicy, and crispy. But overall the pasta dish was justwatered-down Alfredo sauce. I bet it will taste good as leftover after the sauce has thickened overnight in the fridge. Fordessert, we got crème brûlée. As you see in the picture, the sugar was over-caramelized- it should have cracked with the backof the spoon however, it only folded. The burnt sugar made it very bitter and had to scoop off the top layer to enjoy thecustard inside. It was a complimentary anniversary dessert but would have been nice if they treated it as though we paid forit. We will try again another time hopefully we can raise the star points since everyone else seemed to enjoy this place butme. Good luck and apologize for the thorough yet bitter review."