Drake Diner
- Neighborhood: Drake
- 1111 25th St.
- Des Moines, IA 50311
- 515-277-1111
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- 25th Street between Cottage Grove Avenue and University Avenue
- Parking:
- Free Lot
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 7 a.m.-11 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday
- Cuisine:
- Burgers and American
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Reservations accepted for parties of eight or more
- Dress Code:
- Anything Goes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
Features
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Area Classic
- Live Music:
- Yes
- Noise Level:
- Moderate
- Features:
- Kids Menu and Takeout/Carryout
- Average Drink Price:
- $5
- Worth Noting:
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Food specialties: Salads, burgers, blue-plate specials, breakfast, American food.
Every Wednesday lunch special is Chicken Fried Steak, served daily, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Dinner specials served daily, 5 p.m.-11 p.m.
Televisions: Television available at the bar
- Payment Methods:
- Checks Accepted, Major Credit Cards, and Cash
- Capacity:
- 132 inside/ 202 including outside patio seating
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
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"A great spot for a solid meal "
By MegF from West Des Moines , July 27, 2009
I think one of the other reviewers put it best saying that you might not get the most creative of fancy food but its high quality and and always li...
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"Comfort food you can count on"
By MegF from West Des Moines , April 26, 2009
Drake Diner doesnt pretend to be anything its not, and it doesnt need to be anything else. Its the perfect spot to grab a burger and fries-or my fa...
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"Diner"
By food dude from Drake, January 28, 2009
There have been no changes to the menu at the Diner as far as I can tell. The sandwiches and burgers have ALWAYS been ala carte at lunch...20 year...
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