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Drake Diner - Des Moines

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Menu

This menu was last updated on 6/25/18. Although we have many accurate menus, they change often and it should be assumed this menu is not 100% accurate. If you want to be sure the dishes are still offered or confirm the prices are correct, please call the restaurant by tapping the call button above.
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Sandwiches

All sandwiches include crispy Diner fries, sweet potato fries, homemade onion rings or a house salad. If you want your sandwich a la carte, we’ll take off 1.50
BLT
The classic bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo sandwich served on thick toasted sourdough.
$9.49

Chicken Jack
Plump broiled chicken topped with bacon, Monterey Jack cheese and BBQ.
$10.29

Pesto Chicken Sandwich
Our marinated grilled chicken breast, topped with red pepper, sauteed onion, Swiss cheese and pesto mayo.
$9.49

Blackened Salmon Sandwich
6 ounces of spicy blackened salmon on a whole wheat bun, served with Honey Jalapeno.
$11.29

Cheese Frenchie
Just like you remember, with mayo, Jack and American cheese, deep fried until crispy.
$7.49


Reuben
A big, made-to-order sandwich piled high with corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and Thousand Island dressing. Or try our version with turkey instead of corned beef.
$10.29

French Dip
Made with our tender, hand-carved roast beef, served au jus on a freshly baked baguette. Add Swiss for $0.50
$9.29

Grilled Pork Loin
Boneless pork loin with sauteed onions – get some mustard for it
$9.49

Breaded Pork Loin
A flash back to the past — and we do it best! Served with a slice of onion.
$9.49

Grilled Chicken
Our own Honey Dijon marinade makes this broiled chicken breast tender and juicy.
$9.29


Spicy Sausage Sandwich
Graziano’s spicy Italian sausage, marinara sauce and Mozzarella cheese on a freshly baked baguette.
$9.29

Grilled Ham & Cheese
Honey-glazed Iowa ham and Swiss cheese on grilled wheat.
$7.99

Grilled Cheese
Three cheeses grilled until melty on thick-sliced sourdough. Add bacon to your grilled cheese for $1.99 more.
$7.29

Tuna Melt
Tuna salad and American cheese served warm between two slices of grilled marble rye.
$8.29

Hot Meatloaf Club
Our award-winning meatloaf warmed up and stacked with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayo and bacon on whole wheat toast.
$9.99


Tuna Salad Sandwich
Only the very best Albacore (sorry Charlie) tuna salad made like Mom’s on whole wheat bread.
$7.49

Turkey Club
Bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo and Swiss cheese on white toast — don’t forget the turkey!
$9.99

Salads

Served with a warm garlic Parmesan breadstick.
Dressings
Made-from-scratch Honey Dijon Vinaigrette, Creamy Parmesan, Thousand Island, Herbed Buttermilk, French, Blue Cheese and Poppy Seed. We also offer Caesar and fat-free Ranch. Need an extra side of dressing? $0.79 please

Breadstick A La Carte
$1.29

House Salad
Fresh greens with homemade croutons and your choice of dressing. Bread stick included.
$3.99


Taco Salad
An edible shell filled with lettuce, our own homemade chili and cheese, garnished with black olives, tomatoes, sour cream and red onion. Sorry, no bread stick! Yes, you can substitute chicken for chili at no extra charge. Or make it vegetarian and have black beans instead of chili. Add guacamole for $1.99
$9.49

Chicken Caesar Salad
Romaine tossed with Caesar dressing and croutons, topped with grilled chicken chunks and Parmesan.
$9.29

Chef Salad
Turkey, ham, cheese, egg, black olive, onion, cucumber and tomato layered on a bed of mixed greens.
$9.99

Fried Chicken Salad
Mixed greens tossed with croutons and Creamy Parmesan dressing, topped with shredded cheese, tomato, egg and hot fried chicken chunks.
$10.29

Santa Fe Cobb Salad
Fresh spinach topped with chunks of Cajun-grilled chicken, spicy black bean relish, Pepper Jack cheese, tomatoes and fried tortilla ribbons.
$9.79


Chinese Chicken Salad
Grilled chicken chunks, mandarin oranges, water chestnuts, chow mein noodles and sugar snap peas tossed with fresh mixed greens and our legendary Poppy Seed dressing.
$9.79

Chicken Jack Salad
Mixed salad greens topped with bacon, tomato, red onion, shredded Jack cheese and a grilled and BBQ’d chicken breast hot off the broiler.
$10.79

Blackened Salmon Salad
Tender spring greens topped with blackened salmon, dried cranberries, pecans, blue cheese crumbles and sauteed onions.
$13.79

Spinach Salad
Fresh spinach leaves topped with bacon, mushrooms, egg, tomato, onion and homemade croutons.
$8.99

Good 4 U

All sandwiches include crispy Diner fries, sweet potato fries, homemade onion rings or a house salad. If you want your sandwich a la carte, we’ll take off 1.50
Salmon Plate
Broiled or blackened salmon filet served with our fresh steamed vegetable medley.
$10.99


Grilled Chicken Plate
Our broiled marinated chicken breast served with fresh steamed broccoli, cauliflower, new potatoes, carrots and sugar snap peas.
$8.99

Pesto Portabella Sandwich
A big, juicy portabella, grilled and topped with Swiss, sauteed onion, roasted red pepper and pesto mayo. Served on a whole wheat bun.
$9.99

Vegetarian Sandwich
A flaky, buttery croissant filled with spinach, tomato, roasted red pepper, Swiss cheese, cucumber, red onion and Honey Jalapeno.
$8.29

Veggie Rarebit Burger
Our spicy Black Bean burger served open-faced with lots of spicy Rarebit sauce.
$9.29

Veggie Mex Burger
Our Spicy Black Bean Veggie burger on a whole wheat bun, topped with warm black bean relish and guacamole
$9.99


Black Bean Veggie Burger
Not a lick of meat in it. Served with lettuce, tomato, onion and mayo on a whole wheat bun. We have a vegan patty too! Just ask.
$9.29

Portabella Mushroom Sandwich
A burger-sized portabella mushroom cap broiled with garlic butter and topped with melted Swiss cheese, served on a whole wheat bun with lettuce, tomato, onion and Honey Jalapeno.
$9.79

Sides

Hash Browns
Lightly seasoned and full of good crispy bits! For cheese and sautéed onion, add .99
$3.29

Onion Rings
Served with a side of pesto mayo.
$4.99

Fresh Fruit Compote
Chunks of honeydew, cantaloupe, pineapple, watermelon and grapes.
$4.79


Steamed Vegetables
Fresh cauliflower, broccoli, baby carrots, zucchini, yellow squash, new potatoes and sugar snap peas steamed to order. Side order $3.99 Add .99 for Hollandaise
$6.99

Potato Cake
Skin-on smashed potatoes fried crispy around the edges, topped with cheese, sour cream and onion.
$3.79

SOS Potatoes
Skin-on smashed potatoes with a crater of gravy.
$2.79

Wets
Fries with some gravy on ‘em
$3.79

Rarebit Fries
The ultimate cheesy fries
$4.29


Chili Cheese Fries
As yummy as it sounds.
$5.29

French Fries
Of course they’re crispy.
$3.29

Onion Rings
Light and crispy – we hear ours are the best in town! $5.79 Half order $3.29
$5.79
 

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