PerKup Cafe

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.

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

I went with the Chicken Parm omelet and a side chocolate chip pancake. The pancake was amazing and came with plenty of butter and syrup. The omelet was large but was average in taste. Something didn't mix well. My server was attentive but didn't tell me that my side of sauce was an extra fifty cents. I wouldn't mind, but the sauce wasn't that good and the waitress suggested it.

So, great quick service. Would visit again and try a different sandwich or just a large stack of pancakes.

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

On this visit they only had one table left which I snagged. My server Ann was a rock star. Quick, nice, knowledgeable, and everything I like in a server.

I chose the Mama Mia omelet with hashbrowns and French toast. I could go on for days about how good they all were. Fresh, tasty, filling, pleasing to the eye, smelled wonderful, and FAST! I think it was less than 10 minutes from the time I ordered until I received my food.

Ann checked in a couple of times, brought me separate to go boxes so my omelet and French toast wouldn't cross contaminate. LOL. I ate every bite of the hashbrowns that were PERFECTLY crisp.

Total was $15. I will get 2 full meals from it. Restaurant and bathroom clean. I have been here maybe 7 times? Every time had something different, and every time it has been great.

Breakfast is served all day, and you can start ordering lunch at 10:30am.

Wether its breakfast or lunch the service is quick, relaxed and accommodating. The coffee isn't starbucks, but that's why I love coming here. Its generally an older crowd when you go in, but it just adds to the experience.

The burgers are great and i love their clam chowder.

I went with my mom and had the corned beef skillet. I would have preferred it with the hollandaise sauce.... but the nice crisp sautéed veggies, the corned beef. I had a flavored Americano.... oh gosh! This stuff is just too good!

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.

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.

Best breakfast in the metro. Better than Waveland and easier/quicker to get in. Personal pick is Jake with bacon, add jalapeños, but you can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. If you’ve never had their strawberry stuffed French toast, you haven’t had a complete visit. This place is a lit spot hitter (aka legitimately satisfying).

12/2022 this little cafe never disappoints. New menu item
Hash brown taco is amazing and may be my new favorite

They are moving the interior around for COVID friendly spacing. Place was as busy as ever, food is always good

Excellent pancakes, buttery and delicious! Service is always quick and polite, the pricing is very affordable. My only bad thing is that it’s a smaller place so harder to bring groups but that’s part of what makes this place a charming hole in the wall! I’ve been twice this weekend and will be returning soon!

Classic breakfast cafe and all that that brings. The coffee is good, service is fast, the decor is quaint and the food is unremarkable. There may be better places but there are certainly many worse places to meet for breakfast.