Papa Kerns Cafe in Des Moines, IA – Reviews, Hours, and Contact Details

Two eggs, HB, bacon and the fluffiest pancakes this side of the Mississippi!

Papa Kerns Cafe American Restaurant ·$

4.0 32 reviews on

Website: papakerns.com

Phone: (515) 262-7692

Cross Streets: Near the intersection of E 30th St and E Walnut St

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Sun 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Mon Closed
Tue 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wed 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thu 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Fri 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sat 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

304 E 30th St Des Moines, IA 50317 ·789.42 mi

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Amenities

Accessible
Family friendly

Reviews

4.0 32 reviews

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4 1 star

Michael M. 07/09/19

Having been on the sweet tea and narcotics diet, breakfast just hasn't been on the radar lately. That and I usually don't wake up till well after breakfast has become a thing of the past....

Ellen S. 03/21/25

Great home cooked food! Hot peppers were just right. Patty melt and meatloaf were awesome.

ann marie l. 06/20/25

Food is always good when we visit and the staff is wonderful. Our grandkids love going there and the menu covers all there tastes.

Karla A. 11/05/24

The food is excellent,waitress friendly and prices are right.! Onion rings are the best around!!

Jackie B. 10/08/24

Love this place! Food is always good and the waitresses are always nice and friendly

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