"Great experience. I arrived early, before 7a, and sat at the counter. Michelle greeted me warmly and throughout my visit was attentive but not overly so. Michelle went out of her way to make sure everything was just right. I asked for my toast to be well toasted and buttered, and that’s what I got. Exactly. She also made me a great Latte (more on that later). The restaurant is bright, colorful, cheerful and very welcoming. There is seating to suit any party from small to large. I ate at the counter which is spacious, and there are free standing tables and booths as well. Very clean and very well organized. Beyond the regular menu they also have a seasonal fall menu (see photos) with some terrific options. The breakfast egg roll looked especially tempting. I ordered a fancy Latte which was BIG and delicious. A huge improvement on standard diner coffee. The menu is diverse and creative. The selections are entertaining to read and quite inviting. There’s a Philly cheese steak breakfast sandwich in a bagel which I was tempted to order, but instead I chose the make your own omelette so I could taste a variety of foods. I ordered a Philly steak, pork shoulder ham, and diced sausage omelette with pepper jack. Totally off the chain. Served with hot buttered sourdough bread and hash browns, this is an amazing meal. I’ll definitely visit again when I am in the area."

"Breakfast perfection served to us by our culinary guide Michelle S! Sit in a booth, ask what's GREAT, listen to the recommendations (all of the Menu, essentially), and enjoy a great start to the weekend! We'll be back soon and often..."

"Checked online to do the waitlist, said there was no wait. Called to make a reservation for table of 8 and no one answered and phone system said no reservations needed for less than 10. Came in and said 8, hostesses immediately were stressed giving them amount in our group. Said they were getting table ready, came back and said that 2 of our party of 8 would have to sit separately… said we would wait for table and was told it would be 20 minutes. 30 minutes later they said a party of 5 next to a table that could have been made for 8. Then was told it would be another 15 minutes. Food is great but service is terrible when it comes it getting a table for larger than a 4 party. They need a better system or something because that was terrible waiting 50 minutes for a table of 8. Table was wiped off with what smelled like dirty dish water. Took 20+ minutes to get drinks out, including a child’s apple juice. Breakfast Crab rangoons had no filling in them. They also ran out of breakfast potatoes 3 hours before their closing time. Will try another location and hopefully it will be better than this."

"Early Bird in Des Moines, Iowa is an outstanding breakfast and brunch spot that truly delivers on both food and atmosphere. On our recent visit, we were seated immediately with no wait, which is always a pleasant surprise for a popular breakfast place. The restaurant has a stylish, well-designed interior with cute, modern décor, and there’s also a nice outdoor patio for those who want to enjoy their meal in the fresh air. Everything felt clean and inviting, including the restrooms, which were spotless. I decided to go all-in with the Big Breakfast Bloody — their take on a Bloody Mary that comes fully loaded with a breakfast sandwich and tater tots right on top. It’s truly a whole breakfast in a glass, and the presentation was nothing short of amazing. The flavors were just as impressive as the look, and it made for a fun, memorable start to the day. My wife ordered the avocado toast, which was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully plated. Service was prompt and friendly without being rushed, adding to the overall relaxed vibe. Before leaving, we checked out their gift and merchandise area, which had plenty of fun Early Bird swag — a great touch for visitors. If you’re looking for a creative, delicious breakfast or brunch in Des Moines, Early Bird is a must-visit. Highly recommend for both locals and travelers."

"Went here for breakfast with my wife on a day off. The place is nice, with comfortable seating, and service was good. My wife got the breakfast fried rice and hot tea. She enjoyed the rice quite a bit, even though the rice that was used wasn't a kind traditionally used for fried rice. The tea is Tazo brand, which she says is okay; they brought a very large cup of water and only one teabag, however, so it was a bit too little tea for the water. I got the steak bagel sandwich. The steak was well cooked, not dry or undercooked and the bagel was very good. I learned that holindaise sauce isn't my favorite, but it didn't ruin the sandwich. My fruit side was also very fresh, and high quality. Overall, a good place to eat, but not the best in town. Would recommend if you're in the area looking for a breakfast/brunch. Not sure how the non-breakfast items are"