PerKup Cafe Menu – West Des Moines, IA

Type : Restaurant

Location : West Des Moines, IA

Casual, colorful, family-run cafe serving American breakfast & lunch fare, plus pastries. Based on 883 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ Delivery

PerKup Cafe 50266

Address:
2700 University Ave Suite 324, West Des Moines, IA 50266

Phone: (515) 270-1466

Website:

Hours

Sunday 8 AM–2 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
 7 AM–2 PM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 7 AM–2 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–2 PM
Thursday 7 AM–2 PM
Friday 7 AM–2 PM
Saturday 7 AM–2 PM

Menu

BEVERAGE
COFFEE $2.75
DECAF $2.75
COFFEE TO GO UPGHARGE $2.75
COKE $2.95
DIET COKE $2.95
MR PIBB $2.95
MELLO YELLO $2.95
AR PALMER $2.75
LEMONADE $2.75
SPRITE $2.95
PINK LEMONADE $2.75
CHERRY COKE $2.95
COFFEE ICED $3.00
DRINK SPECIAL $4.00
Americano $3.00
Breve $4.75
Cappuccino $4.50
Cappuccino Quad $6.00
Chai Dirty $6.00
Chai Tea $4.50
Chai Tea Iced $4.50
Espresso Quad Shot $5.00
Espresso Shot $3.00
Hot Choco Kids $1.85
Hot Chocolate $3.50
HOT TEA $2.75
Latte $4.75
Latte – Decaf $4.75
Latte Iced $4.75
Macchiato Orig
This is a traditional machiatto. A double shot with a very small amount of steamed milk. Almost like drinking a straight double shot.		 $4.50
Macchiato (SB Version)
This machiatto is our version of starbucks. It is a layered drink with espresso, vanilla flavor and caramel topping with whip.		 $5.00
Iced Macchiato (SB Version) $5.00
Misto $3.00
Mocha $4.75
Mocha Iced $4.75
Red Eye $4.00
Red-Eye Iced $4.00
BOTTLE WATER $1.75
HOT WATER $0.00
SPARKLING WATER $1.75
WATER $0.00
WATER NO ICE $0.00
WATER W/LEMON $0.00
APPLE JUICE $2.95
ORANGE JUICE $2.95
V8 $2.50
GRAPE JUICE $2.95
K-APPLE JUICE $1.85
K-ORANGE JUICE $1.85
K-WHOLE MILK $1.85
K-CHOC MILK $1.85
K-HOT CHOC $1.85
K-SODA $1.85
K-2% MILK $1.85
2% $2.00
CHOC $2.00
ALMOND MILK $3.00
WHOLE $2.00
ICED TEA $2.75
BREAKFAST
TOAST OPTIONS $1.50
BACON 3 PC SD $5.10
BACON BY SLICE $1.50
BISCUIT/JAM
made from scratch buttermilk biscuits with a side of homemade jam		 $2.25
BRKFST BREAD $7.10
MINI CAKE $2.25
PANCAKE $4.25
CRAKE
Homemade buttermilk pancake stuffed with our strawberry cream cheese filling, rolled and topped with powdered sugar.		 $7.10
DRESSING X SD $1.00
EGGS $2.50
FRENCH TOAST $0.00
FRUIT CUP $4.99
GRAVY (Side) $4.95
HAM STK $4.50
HASH BROWNS $4.99
HASH BROWNS W GRAVY $7.50
HONEY (SIDE) $1.00
OATMEAL – BOWL $3.99
REVENGE SAUCE SD $1.00
SALMON ALA $8.50
SAUS LINK – SINGLE $1.50
SAUS LINKS (SD OF 3) $5.10
SAUS PATTY $2.00
SCONE $2.25
FR TST STUFFING – SD $1.50
GARLIC SAUCE – SD $1.00
JAM – SD Homemade $1.50
SOUR CREAM SD $1.00
TACO $6.99
TURK LINK – SINGLES $1.50
TURK SAUS LINKS (SD OF 3) $4.00
AVOCADO $2.50
CINNAMON BUN $3.50
SD HOLLANDAISE SAUCE $3.00
SD CORNNED BEEF $5.10
BG
2 freshly made buttermilk biscuits, split and smothered in homemade sausage gravy!		 $10.50
BG/EGGS
Full BG with 2 eggs on top cooked the way you like them		 $12.95
BG/HASH $12.95
BG/HASH/EGGS $13.50
1/2 BG
A freshly made buttermilk biscuit, split and smothered in homemade sausage gravy!		 $7.50
1/2 BG/EGGS $9.50
1/2 BG/HASH $9.50
1/2 BG/EGGS/HASH $11.75
BREAKFAST BLT
2 eggs fried slightly hard, 2 bacon, lettuce, tomato, provolone cheese and miracle whip.		 $9.95
CROISSANT SANDWICH
2 scrambled eggs folded and topped with American cheese & your choice of bacon ham or sausage.		 $0.00
FRIED EGG SANDWICH
2 eggs fried slightly hard topped with 2 slices American cheese on buttered sour dough toast		 $7.99
MONTE CRISTO
Ham & swiss inside 2 pieces of gourmet apple cinnamon, blueberry or plain French toast served with jam or syrup.		 $10.50
PAIGE
2 scrambled eggs folded and topped with pepper jack cheese, sausage patty & revenge sauce on a croissant		 $8.75
PATTY CAKE
Sausage patty and 1 over easy egg inside 2 mini buttermilk cakes		 $7.99
BREAKFAST WRAP
2 eggs scrambled with sautéed onions, mushrooms, peppers, choice of bacon, ham, or sausage & cheddar cheese (served with salsa upon request)		 $7.50
2/2/2
2 eggs, 2 bacon or sausage links or 1 sausage patty & toast		 $9.55
CLASSIC
2 eggs, hash-browns, a choice of 3 bacon, 3 links, or a ham steak and toast.		 $11.99
FRENCH TOAST COMBO
2 pieces of gourmet French toast with a choice of 3 bacon, 3 links, or a ham steak.		 $10.99
JACK STACK
2 pancakes, 2 eggs, 2 bacon or sausage links, and hash-browns		 $13.95
JAKE
3 eggs scrambled with cheddar cheese, mushrooms, onion, peppers, and a choice of meat served over hash-browns and a side of toast.		 $11.95
MARSHALL
2 eggs, 3 bacon, hash-browns and 1 slice of our gourmet French toast. Toast does NOT come with the Marshall.		 $12.99
PLATTER
3 eggs, hash-browns, choice of 4 bacon, 4 links, 2 sausage patties, or a ham steak and toast		 $14.25
RISE N SHINE
2 eggs, hash-browns & choice of 3 bacon, 3 sausage links, or a ham steak. Toast is NOT included.		 $10.99
SHORT STACK
2 pancakes, 2 eggs & 2 bacon or 2 links.		 $11.25
STRAWBERRY STUFFED FRENCH TOAST
2 slices of gourmet French toast stuffed with a homemade strawberry cream cheese filling, then topped with powdered sugar, whip cream and a fresh strawberry slices. (choose from apple cinnamon, blueberry, or plain French toast)		 $11.55
MINI
1 egg, 1 bacon or sausage, & 1 kid cake		 $4.85
MIGHTY
2 eggs, 2 bacon or sausage, & 2 kid cakes		 $7.65
CAKE COMBO
1 kids cake with 2 bacon or sausage		 $5.95
FRENCH TOAST STICKS
1 slice of plain French toast cut into strips with 2 bacon or sausage		 $5.95
1/2 ORDER BISCUITS & GRAVY
1/2 order of homemade biscuits and gravy		 $6.50
CHEESE OMELET
Build Your Own Omelet.
Start with your choice of cheese, add your choice of as many veggie options for $1.15 each and your choice of as many meat options for $3.00 ea.		 $7.99
SR 1/1/1 $4.50
SR 2/2/2 $7.85
SR 1/2 BG $6.25
SR CAKE COMBO $6.00
SR SCRAMBLE $8.50
EGGS BENEDICT W/ HAM $12.50
EGGS BENEDICT W/ SAUSAGE $12.50
LUNCH
TURKEY DINNER $13.99
PECAN CHICKEN SALAD SAND $11.50
TURKEY CRANBERRY $10.50
HAM & PROVOLONE $10.25
1/2 PECAN CHICKEN SALAD SAND $9.50
1/2 TURKEY CRANBERRY $8.50
1/2 HAM & PROVOLONE $8.25
BAC CHIX MELT $13.50
BAC CHZBURGER $13.25
BIG CHEESE
3 slices of American cheese on grilled sourdough		 $7.75
CHZ BURGER $11.75
HAMBURGER $11.25
JACK BURGER
Sauteed onion, provolone & homemade Jack Daniels sauce on a 1/3 lb hamburger patty, and a choice of one side.		 $12.95
MUSH & SWISS $12.75
PATTY MELT $12.75
PHILLY $13.25
FRENCH DIP $14.75
SALMON SANDWICH $14.75
BLT $11.25
TURKEY MELT $11.99
ROAST BEEF MELT $14.99
RUEBEN $14.50
VEGGIE FOCCACIA SANDWICH $12.75
HAWAIIAN BURGER $12.95
HAVARTI BURGER $12.95
PERKUP BURGER $11.25
BREAKFAST BURGER $10.25
APPLE WALNUT SALAD
diced apples, feta cheese, candied walnuts & cranberries served with homemade apple walnut dressing		 $10.95
CHEF SALAD
deli ham & turkey, egg, bacon, tomato, carrots, green onion, cheddar cheese, & croutons		 $12.95
CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD
grilled chicken, parmesan cheese, croutons & tomatoes		 $11.95
CITRUS CHICKEN SALAD
grilled chicken, mandarin oranges, green onion & sugared almonds served with homemade citrus vinaigrette dressing		 $11.95
SALMON SALAD
grilled salmon, feta cheese, cucumber, carrots & tomatoes with homemade orange vinaigrette dressing		 $13.99
PECAN ENCRUSTED CHIX SALAD $14.50
GARDEN SALAD $4.50
TACO SALAD $13.20
TURK CRANBERRY $10.25
PECAN CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICH $10.95
BLT $10.25
HAM & PROVOLONE $9.50
1/2 PECAN CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICH
A blend of chicken, spices, golden raisins, & grapes topped with pecans & lettuce on a croissant.		 $8.25
1/2 TURKEY CRANBERRY
cranberry cream cheese spread, pecans, deli turkey & lettuce topped with jam		 $8.25
1/2 HAM & PROVOLONE
deli ham, lettuce, tomato, Provolone cheese & mayonnaise		 $7.50
1/2 BLT $8.25
CUP $4.75
BOWL $6.25
SW CHICK WRAP $11.50
STEAK FAJITA $14.25
CRISPY BUFFALO CHICKEN $13.50
SOUTHWEST QUESADILLA $12.75
STEAK QUESADILLA $13.50
VEGGIE QUESADILLA $12.50
BROCCOLI SALAD $4.50
POTATO CHIPS $2.00
PENNE CUCUMBER SALAD $4.50
PASTA COLESLAW SALAD $4.50
GARDEN SALAD $4.75
CUP OF SOUP $4.75
FRIES $3.50
ONION RINGS $3.65
BOWL OF SOUP $6.25
NO SIDE -$2.85
COFFEE BEANS
COF BEANS $9.00
COF BEANS $15.00
DINNER PLATES
SALMON $13.79
GRILLED HAMSTEAK $10.99
STEAK TIPS $12.25
2 GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST $11.50
MEATLOAF $14.99
HOLIDAY PIE ORDER
WHOLE PUMPKIN PIE $13.99
WHOLE PECAN PIE $13.99
WHOLE APPLE PIE $12.99

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Reviews

Peder Kopperud
This non assuming restaurant is located in a strip mall. The breakfast I ordered was delicious. The eggs were exactly as ordered, the sausage patty was flavorful but likely frozen from a box. The bacon was crispy and delightfully great tasting. Normally the coffee in a diner is the “usual” however I could detect a light nutty flavor. My cup was never empty. I highly recommend this place if you are looking for a quick breakfast with reasonable portions.

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Chuck Rinks
Good food, great staff. Got there right at opening at 7am, me and the regulars. 1/2 order of biscuits and sausage gravy w/ scrambled eggs and a cup of Americano coffee. Very reasonable prices.

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Chris Williamson
We stopped here on our way out of the Des Moines area just looking for breakfast and I was surprised with how good the food was. The service was great as well. I woukd highly recommend this place of you’re in the area and looking for a good breakfast. I will definitely stop back by the next time I’m in Des Moines.

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Mahlon White
This unassuming restaurant serves the most amazing breakfast I have had in a very long time. As you can see they have a very extensive menu with lots of great dishes. I asked the waitress what they are known for or what she recommends. She quickly pointed us to the biscuits and gravy and french toast. Everything we ordered was hot and delicious and seasoned perfectly. I do want to call out that they have the best hash browns I have ever had! They are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, just amazing. We are planning another trip back again soon but this time we want to try their lunch options.

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Matt Vinson
11am on a Wednesday:

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Susan Pratt
We stopped here for a fun breakfast on our way exploring around town. The food was delicious. My eggs were cooked perfectly and the buttermilk biscuit was a delightful treat. There are lots of coffee options and plenty of tasty baked goods. The real winners of the meal were the homemade pineapple jam which was divine! Be sure to get some of this stuff or you are missing out. The revenge sauce on the croissant sandwich was also absolutely delectable with a hint of spicy and a ton of creaminess. The service was very attentive and friendly. If we are back in this area we will definitely visit again.

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Ellen Paullin
Don’t forget about this lovely restaurant nestled in Urbandale! Open 6 days a week for breakfast and lunch. Closed on Mondays.

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RINAUD GENTRY
I had fond memories of eating at this mom & pop shop several times pre-COVID. Six of us went there for breakfast on a Monday. Our waitress was on the ball, refreshing our drinks and clarifying questions regarding some menu items. This we appreciated. Our food was served in a reasonable amount of time. My meal was prepared as requested. However, it just wasn’t as tasty as I remembered. One in our party ordered susage links and pancakes. The links must have been heat & serve instead of fresh cooked. Additionally, the pancakes tasted as if they were previously frozen and heated in a microwave. Needless to say this was a disappointing experience. Sadly, the overall quality of the food was mediocre, nothing like it used to be. For this reason I cannot recommend Perkup.

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Nick Hamilton
We visited PerKup Cafe on a Saturday morning around 8:30. It was fairly busy but not out of hand. There was a wait when we left around 9:15. A little girl sat us which was really cool and shows the true meaning of a family owned restaurant. The food was awesome, with highlights being the revenge sauce and apple cinnamon French toast. They had a very intriguing hash brown taco as well. They also have a full coffee bar to serve lattes and specialty drinks which was a great change of pace. We had never been before today, but will definitely be returning!

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Jeremy Peterson
I stopped at PerKup after seeing high ratings on my cross country trip.

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