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.

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. ❤

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!🙂

This is how an eating experience should be.! Everything is made to perfection. I cleaned every plate i ordered. I know i will be back here time and time again.! This place is 5 star all around from the beautiful decor to the kind service and clean calm atmosphere. Just perfection.

The restaurant was clean and very busy. Large menu that offers lunch after 10:30. Service was fast and waitress attentive.

Our server Laura was attentive and accommodating! Our food was out in minutes and the syrup was even warm. The breakfast wrap was amazing and filled with veggies. Huge supreme omelet filled with fresh veggies. The fruit was even delicious. Highly recommend.

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.

This place used to be amazing. They changed their menu and now the Mama Mia omelette costs over $20 if you attempt to "build your own." I usually have breakfast here whenever I'm in town for work. Planning on exploring other breakfast spots since this one just went kaput. Staff continues to be wonderful. It's a bummer when owners change what isn't broken.

We popped in while waiting for a nearby store to open. Fantastic experience! Excellent food, incredible service. From-scratch eats and a kid friendly atmosphere. Best coloring mats ever! 😉 Thanks for a great experience. We'll be back soon!

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).

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.

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.

11am on a Wednesday: Outstanding service, food and environment. Small town feel, with friendly staff. Pancakes, French toast, biscuits and gravy, eggs, bacon and hash browns were perfect! We will be regulars!!

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.