PerKup Cafe

Carlise Richmond

2024-04

Absolutely loved this breakfast place. My grandmother was so excited they offered a senior menu. The kids menu was perfect. All the food was delicious and the staff were super friendly. We really enjoyed dining here and will absolutely be back the next time we want breakfast.The offerings are very similar to IHOP but local. Prices were very reasonable. Have no complaints at all. Thank you so much for a great dining experience.

Oli Djuric

2024-04

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Bee Mick

2023-10

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Peder Kopperud

2023-05

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.

Gen Vang

2024-04

Great food. Friendly staff. Loved the quick service. We’ve already recommended to several family members, as it’s a unique little cafe with items you cannot find at your typical brunch spot.

Kim Vaughan

2023-10

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Chelsie McNatt

2024-03

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Mahlon White

2021-05

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.

Laura “Zazu”

2024-02

Cute little cafe. The caramel macchiato is good. However, the food is WAY overpriced for the food you get. Been here a couple times. Today I got the chicken strips with a side of beef stew. The chicken strips were frozen then fried, and it was not good. I ate part of one, and then I just couldn’t. You get three chicken strips. Then, the soup was like canned beef stew, and not even the good kind. Like overpriced vegetable soup. I ate like two bites of that. The waitress knew I didn’t like it, and said sorry. I know she doesn’t cook it, but no discount was offered for the obvious dislike of the food, because most of it was still left on the plate. The other food I’ve had here is hit and miss. Kinda bland most of the time. If you stick to just the breakfast food, you might be alright.

Susan Pratt

2021-05

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.

Ellen Paullin

2023-07

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.

Nick Hamilton

2018-05

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!

Jeremy Peterson

2022-05

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.

S. Palmer

2020-05

This was our first time visiting Iowa. We Googled places to eat for breakfast and chose this place from several other options. This place was wonderful. It's definitely a hidden jewel.The food was good and the service was flawless. Our waitress was Caressa M. and she was very kind, patient, smiled, and checked in often to see if we needed anything. We highly recommend this place and wish we had a percup cafe in our state. Thanks Caressa for making our day start off great!🙂

Marian Zwiebel (Mar)

2023-05

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!Parking: Big, paved and right out in frontKid-friendliness: Since it's a bit of an older crowd that is there.... it feels like family when you walk in. Who doesn't have a lively atmosphere when you have family around. I love this place!Before covid, I had little little ones. They use to have a little mermaid puzzle that the kids loved!

Chuck Rinks

2023-06

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.

Taylor “Reneetheway55” B

2020-05

This is one of my favorite places to get breakfast in town. From their amazing coffee selection to their food. Great biscuits and gravy and crispy hash browns. They make a great latte and cafe mocha. Also they have the best French toast in town. Either the blueberry or apple you can’t go wrong.

John Sobba

2024-04

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Tiffany Rhoades

2024-03

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Sarah Beth

2024-02

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Meli

2024-04

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Theron Doig

2022-05

First, I must clear this up, this is not a coffee place. They do serve a good cup of Joe, but this is a restaurant.I'm always wary of greasy spoons, but this one is awesome. I liked the tech they're using in there. They have pagers for the wait line, handheld ordering systems. Really throws you off from the purple booths, purple cups and wainscoting.Greta caught me rearranging my jalapenos in my "kick it up" Omelette. She hurried over to me to check and make sure everything was okay. Everything was splendid. She did a great job.The food was great, I love to see the rings of Truth on a pancake that has been pan-fried.Features: Back to the good old days, but with a hand sanitizer dispenser at the front door 🏼

Kim Dilky

2024-03

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Bernie Crump

2022-05

Sorry for the unglamorous food pic, but that’s when I realized that this may be the perfect omelette. Egg / filling ratio consistent from first bite to last and perfectly proportioned. The hash browns were crunchy, not greasy, and the onions were cooked but still had texture.

Sara Herman

2019-05

Cozy breakfast spot with delicious breakfast and lunch. Sunday mornings are busy, but the wait was not long and the service was prompt. Restaurant accommodates a variety of group sizes, and offers booster seats and high chairs for children.The food was fantastic - especially the french toast. Nothing terribly fancy, just good food and a nice atmosphere. The menu has something for everyone with several ala carte options that are sure to please anyone. Menu is appropriately priced, and the bottomless coffee always hits the spot. Service was prompt and friendly, reflective of the family-run business. Great place to start the day.

Hollie Allen

2022-05

They added corned beef hash to the menu! As demonstrated by my half-consumed portion pictured below - it's sooo good! Personally, I don't need the sausage gravy (but I bet lots of people will love it), I'll just know for next time. ❤

l m

2024-02

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Kathy Beni

2023-05

12/2022 this little cafe never disappoints. New menu itemHash brown taco is amazing and may be my new favoriteThey are moving the interior around for COVID friendly spacing. Place was as busy as ever, food is always good

Mark F

2024-01

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Joe Fazio

2021-05

Hidden gem!!! Looked online for good hash browns and this place came up in search. Came here with my wife and we were NOT disappointed. Great portions, great service, great atmosphere, great food!! Haley was our server and was great! I recommend this place and we will be back!!