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Established in 2023. The grand opening of Early Bird Brunch - Ankeny was August 7th, 2023
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- Alissa W.Bondurant, IA01Mar 17, 2024
Wait time was worth it for the most part! Food was amazing, French toast was out of this world. Only problem I had was it took almost 20 minutes for them to make my drink. Wouldn't complain but when I see other tables that came after me get their drinks before I did I was pretty disappointed. Would've liked to sip my drink a little before my food arrived.
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39 C.
Mar 21, 2024
Thank you for your review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our amazing food, especially the French Toast. Your feedback is important to us, and we'll address this issue with our team to ensure smoother service in the future. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again soon.
- Ricky M.Alhambra, CA375391Feb 17, 2024
Extremely surprised at the low reviews for this place as my experience was great. Went on a Friday morning for breakfast/brunch and was seated very quickly. Place was a little busy but got awesome customer service from the hostess and the waitress once seated. Had never been here so asked for opinions on drinks and food and the waitress had some great recommendations on drinks/dishes. She was really nice, had a great attitude and was super friendly.
Food and drinks came very timely and were on point. For drinks we had an Espresso Martini 4/5, Good Doctor 3.5/5 and a Beermosa 5/5. For entrees we had Crab Cake Benny 4/5, Chicken Fried Steak 5/5 and an order of Pancakes 4/5. Everything was on point, only knock I had on this place was the Good Doctor. It was a tiny bit watered down to me but nothing outrageous. Might've just gotten a bad pour but again, nothing to bash this place on.
Seen a few reviews complaining about pricing but i thought everything was very well priced considering economy and quality of food/service I received. I'm also from CA so i know what expensive really is lol. Overall, all things considered, this place was great and I am definitely happy it's in Ankeny. Definitely needed more breakfast places to patronize and I will 100% be coming back and trying more of their menu.Helpful 2Thanks 2Love this 2Oh no 0Business owner information
39 C.
Feb 20, 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time with us and enjoyed our food and service. Your detailed feedback is appreciated, and we're glad to know that our recommendations met your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back soon to try more of our menu offerings!
- Kaylee M.Norwalk, IA02Mar 3, 2024
We were really hoping to like this place.
The good: got on the waitlist and was seated shortly after arrival. Drinks came quickly and were yummy. Servings were large.
The bad: all of the food was cold and dry. Biscuits and gravy was dry. Eggs tasted fake. Hash browns had funky seasoning that we weren't a fan of. Overall, it is far too expensive for not great food.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0Business owner information
39 C.
Mar 5, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're glad to hear that you had a smooth entry and enjoyed our drink selections. However, we understand that the food did not meet your expectations. Please know that this is not the standard we aim to uphold. We regularly evaluate our menu offerings and pricing to ensure they align with the quality of our food and service. We will address these issues with our team to ensure that they are not repeated. Thank you again for your feedback, and we hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future.
- Courtney S.Des Moines, IA171Feb 4, 2024
I absolutely adore Early Bird. I've been to the Ankeny location twice and both times the food blew me away. I've tried their sweet and savory and both deserve more hype. The service is great, with attentiveness that doesn't become hovering. It's definitely a busy place on the weekends so be prepared for a let of conversations and frivolity. I've found that sitting in the back portion of the restaurant makes it much quieter, so definitely ask for that if you're wanting a more relaxed feeling. Early Bird has become my go-to brunch spot in the Des Moines area. You must check it out!
Recommendations:
Apps - Cinny-Bobs
Entrees - Pancake Sandy, El Gordo Morning Burrito Bowl (spicy!)
Sides - Tots
Drinks - Biscoffee (alcoholic)Helpful 2Thanks 1Love this 1Oh no 0Business owner information
39 C.
Feb 5, 2024
We're delighted to hear that you adore Early Bird! Thank you for sharing your positive experiences at our Ankeny location. It's fantastic to know that both our sweet and savory options have left a lasting impression. We appreciate your kind words about our service and the helpful tip about seating for a more relaxed atmosphere. Can't wait to welcome you back to your go-to brunch spot in the Des Moines area!
- Cecily B.Saint Louis, MO475128Apr 27, 2024
Everything was phenomenal! The food and drinks were !! The staff were very friendly and handled a very busy Friday afternoon. The atmosphere was just perfect! Everything was great! I highly recommend this place!!!
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This is one of the best burritos I've ever had. It's definitely the best breakfast burrito I've had. The rice was tender and delicious, and the queso was really good. The tortilla was nice and chewy, and the beans were nicely done also. The steak wasn't my favorite, but it did not detract from the overall flavor.
Our waitress was friendly and efficient. The restaurant was busy but clean. Highly recommend!Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0Business owner information
39 C.
Jan 4, 2024
We're thrilled you loved our breakfast burrito! Your detailed feedback helps us improve. We're glad our friendly service and bustling yet clean atmosphere added to your experience. Thank you for the high recommendation—we look forward to serving you again soon!
- Terri B.Ankeny, IA3814Apr 22, 2024
We decided to try this, my husband had been hungry for waffles or pancakes. He had the chicken and waffles, and said it was really good. I decided to try the Deluxe Grilled Cheese, I always like my grilled cheese on sourdough. Stick with the breakfast items! There was plenty of the homemade bacon jam on the sandwich, but very little cheese! When they said Cheddar, American, and Gouda, I figured there would be slices of cheese, but NOOO all I had for cheese was a little bit of shredded cheese sprinkled on the sandwich, AND some of it wasn't even melted! I had to open the sandwich and look close to find the little bit of cheese. I asked for ketchup, and after waiting 10 minutes for it, I got it myself. After sitting back down, the waitress finally brought it over to me (she saw me asking someone else for it).
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39 C.
Apr 24, 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're glad to hear your husband enjoyed the Chicken and Waffles! Your feedback about the Deluxe Grilled Cheese and service is valuable to us, and we'll address these issues with our team. We would like the opportunity to enhance your next dining experience. Please check your direct messages for a message from us.
- Andrea W.Ankeny, IA5110234Jan 20, 2024
Checked into the wait line via Yelp, it did not mention that we'd get a phone call when the table was ready only to check in at the restaurant when we arrived.
I missed two phone calls from an unknown number on our drive to the restaurant turns out it was the restaurant letting me know our table was ready- since I didn't answer it knocked me off the waitlist and back down to the bottom. All was discovered upon arrival. We were seated quickly considering all this happened which I was thankful for. I do think all of this should be noted during the part where you sign up for the waiting list via Yelp.
The parking lot to this place is very small and shared with 4 other businesses- it was full & took some time to find a spot.
Our food was really good, lots of menu options and fun drink options for alcohol, if you're wanting a Bloody Mary, mimosa, etc. we ordered the French toast and biscuits and gravy. Both were delicious. Our waitress was attentive and gave us plenty of time to look over the menu.
The atmosphere has a very fun cartoon vibe with bright colors, and pop pictures in the walls. And Toy Story was playing on the screen at the breakfast bar!
Overall a good experience, giving 4 stars because of the yelp waitlist issue and parking.Helpful 2Thanks 1Love this 1Oh no 1Business owner information
39 C.
Jan 22, 2024
We appreciate your detailed feedback and are pleased to hear you had a good overall experience at Early Bird. Your insights are valuable, and we'll work on improving communication. We're glad you enjoyed the delicious French toast and biscuits and gravy, as well as the vibrant atmosphere. Thank you for your visit and constructive comments. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again soon!
- Molly M.Ames, IA934Apr 26, 2024
Great food and it wasn't too loud at all during Saturday brunch during peak times! Grab a spot on their waitlist beforehand and you'll be set!
Helpful 1Thanks 1Love this 1Oh no 0 - Shelby D.Bountiful, UT011Apr 14, 2024
Delicious fun take on breakfast food! My 10 year old raved about the Oreo pancakes! The hash holes were cheesy bacon potato bliss! Happy to see our favorite waitress, Maranda, who made outstanding recommendations and provided prompt and friendly service! This place was hoppin' full of families on a soccer tournament weekend, but the wait was not too bad. We will be back!
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39 C.
Apr 18, 2024
Thank you for sharing your delightful brunch experience with us, Shelby! We're thrilled to hear that your 10-year-old enjoyed our Oreo Pancakes and that you loved our Hash Holes. We'll make sure to pass along your compliments to Maranda. Can't wait to welcome you back soon!
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