PerKup Cafe

4.6
1012 reviews

About

Breakfast Restaurant

Details

  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Curbside pickupAvailable

Location

PerKup Cafe
2700 University Ave Suite 324, West Des Moines, IA
50266, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.6
1,012 reviews
5 stars
750
4 stars
169
3 stars
47
2 stars
18
1 star
28

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Issues

Several customers reported unwelcoming or rude service, particularly when they were not finished dining.

Food Quality

While many praised the food as tasty, there were numerous complaints about blandness, inconsistency, and high prices for the portion sizes.

Pricing Concerns

Many reviews indicated that customers felt the prices were too high for the quality and quantity of food received.

Positive Experiences

Despite the criticisms, many customers enjoyed their meals and highlighted excellent service from specific staff members.

Atmosphere

The cafe has a quaint, small-town feel that some customers appreciated, although others found it uninviting.
  • VA
    Victoria Aldridge
    Oct 3, 2025
    1.0
    I’ve been to PerKup several times in the past, and always enjoyed my experience until the last time I was there. I met a friend for breakfast, and as we were chatting my friend noticed the staff behind us talking very noticeably about us leaving. We were not camping out and had not been there an excessive amount of time, in fact I was still eating the food on my plate. Based on this experience and other recent reviews, it seems the atmosphere has become rather unwelcoming.
  • JB
    Josh B.
    Sep 13, 2025
    2.0
    Watch their coupons...received one via email for "your next order at PerKup Cafe." I interpreted it literally that the coupon was good AT the cafe, but when I attempted to redeem it in the restaurant I was pointed to the fine print that it was for online orders only. As regular customers there it would have been nice for the manager to have shown some interest in working with me, but he refused to acknowledge the misleading wording in the email. Good news is, there are plenty of other great brunch spots on the west side I'll be happy to give my business to.
  • JN
    John Nolan
    Sep 2, 2025
    4.0
    Food is great, but their revenge sauce was very tame.
  • EA
    Erica Altemeier
    Aug 4, 2025
    4.0
    The food is tasty, I’ve never had an issue with that, but the cost for what you are given has gone downhill. I don’t know if there are new owners or management but our family has been customers for at least 5-6 years and they’ve cut some of the better options. I used to pay 15-20 dollars for a filling breakfast, now $15 gets me a breakfast sandwich with no sides and I still have to pay extra for a simple drip coffee. I know prices are higher generally but 57 before tax for two seems high.
  • KK
    Kathy Kearney
    Jul 1, 2025
    5.0
    The menu had excellent choices. The crake was delicious and the eggs cooked perfectly! Our waitress was very attentive as well!

Frequently Asked Questions About PerKup Cafe

What are the regular opening hours of PerKup Cafe?

PerKup Cafe is open from 7:00 AM to 1:30 PM Monday through Saturday, and from 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM on Sundays.

Does PerKup Cafe offer delivery and pickup services?

Yes, PerKup Cafe offers both in-store pickup and delivery services.