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Diner Diner
THE
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Eggs
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133 SE
A NDelaware
K E N Y • Ankeny, Iowa • 50021
Breakfast Served Everyday:
6am-2pm (515) 964-7851
Substitute fresh fruit compote for your hash browns for only .99 more.
#1
Two eggs served any style with
hash browns and your choice of
toast. 4.69
#2
B’fast Plates
THE VEGETARIAN
We take green peppers, onions,
portabello mushrooms and mix
it all together. 6.89
Two eggs any style with hash
browns and your choice of
Iowa ham, bacon or sausage
– and toast, of course! 6.89
Served on a bed of diced potatoes topped
with 2 eggs and toast on the side.
THE WORKS MMM’
Iowa ham, green peppers,
mushrooms, cheese, onions and
sausage. This “works” for me. 7.99
Omelets
DINER SPECIAL
Our signature omelet includes Iowa sausage,
mushrooms and mixed cheese. 7.59
THE GUTBUSTER
#3
Two eggs any style served with
your choice of Iowa ham, bacon,
or sausage and toast. 5.79
If you’re not hungry, don’t think you can eat this
one. It comes with sausage, ham, green peppers,
onions, mushrooms, and mixed cheese. Forget
the toast you get six eggs with hash browns. 8.99
HAM AND CHEESE
This plate with Iowa ham and
Cheddar-Monterey jack cheese
is perfect for a simple breakfast
to eat. 6.89
Served with hash browns and toast. For fresh fruit instead of
hash browns, add .99. Add .59 for sourdough.
DENVER
Stuffed full of Iowa ham, green peppers, onions
and mixed cheese. 7.59
HAM AND CHEESE
Ham it up with mixed cheese and Iowa ham. 7.59
PORTABELLo MUSHROOM
Loaded with sautéed portabello mushrooms and
onions, topped with Monterey jack cheese. 7.99
*CONSUMER ADVISORY: Thoroughly cooking foods of animal origin such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, pork, poultry, or shellfish reduces the risk of food-borne illness. Individuals
with certain health conditions may be at higher risk if these foods are consumed raw or undercooked. Consult your physician or public health official for further information.
Specials
STEAK & EGGS
This classic comes with a six ounce top sirloin,
two eggs any style, hash browns and toast. 9.89
CHICKEN FRIED STEAK AND EGGS
Our homemade sausage gravy over chicken fried steak,
served with two eggs, hash browns and toast. 8.29
EGGS BENEDICT
Two poached eggs and your choice of Canadian
bacon or Iowa sausage links or patties on a
toasted English muffin with Hollandaise Sauce,
and hash browns. 6.99
SUNRISE EXPRESS
Our own breakfast sandwich. Egg, cheese, and your
choice of sausage links or patties, bacon or Canadian
bacon. You choose from a big, fresh baked biscuit or
croissant. 4.39
DINER FAVORITE
Our corned beef hash is grilled, then crowned with
two poached eggs, and served with toast. 6.59
BISCUITS AND GRAVY Homemade country sausage
gravy served over our freshly baked biscuits. 4.99
You Better Be Hungry For This One! 1/2 Order 2.59
The Flipside
BUTTERMILK PANCAKES
Our light and fluffy buttermilk
pancakes, served with REAL butter
and warm maple syrup. Tall stack
(3) 4.39 Short stack (2) 2.59
With blueberries add .69.
Add Iowa sausage patties or links, ham or
bacon to any Flipside item for only 1.99 more.
CINNAMON SWIRL
FRENCH TOAST
Our own homemade cinnamon
roll, sliced, dipped in egg batter
and grilled until golden, served
with REAL butter and warm maple
syrup. Four slices 5.49
Two slices 4.39
BELGIAN WAFFLE
Original or banana nut, served
with REAL butter and warm
maple syrup. 5.49 For warm
strawberry topping and whipped
cream add 1.09
Sides
YOGURT SMOOTHIES AE Low-fat vanilla yogurt,
orange juice, and fresh fruit: Very Berry, Citrus, or
Strawberry Banana Smoothie. 3.89
BREAKFAST BANANA SPLIT
Banana, AE low-fat vanilla yogurt, fresh fruit,
and granola. 4.59 1/2 order 2.29
YOGURT AE low-fat vanilla yogurt all by
TOAST - Wheat, white or marble rye. 1.59
Toasted sourdough, add .59
ENGLISH MUFFIN Double toasted, nice and crispy. 1.59
HASH BROWNS
1.99 For cheese and sautéed onion, add .69.
For sausage gravy, add .59.
itself with a sprinkle of blueberries. 1.79
IOWA MEATS Sausage links or patties,
OATMEAL With brown sugar and skim milk,
2% or half & half 2.19 Want raisins? Add .69
FRESH FRUIT COMPOTE Chunks of honeydew,
HOMEMADE CINNAMON ROLL 2.19
hickory-smoked bacon or honey-glazed ham. 2.59
cantaloupe, pineapple, watermelon. 3.29
Teasers
Tease your appetite here, you’ll be glad you did!
CHICKEN FINGERS How many fingers do chickens
SAMPLER PLATTER
DINER SKINS The best part of the potato with
bacon and cheese. Sour cream on the side, please.
5.99 Spice up your skins with chili, add 1.09.
DINER CHEDDAR PUFFS
have? You get five juicy strips of chicken served with our
own honey jalapeño dip. 6.89 Spice up your fingers with
buffalo sauce, add .69.
CHICKEN QUESADILLA Served on a tortilla, and
stuffed with Cheddar and jack cheese, tomatoes, green
onion, green peppers and seasoned chicken. Comes with
salsa and sour cream. 7.29
Can’t decide? Let us help you. Try the sampler platter
and get our famous chicken fingers, potato skins, and
Italian cheese sticks! Served with marinara, ranch and
sour cream. It doesn’t get any better than this! 7.99
A large mound of fried yellow Cheddar cheese curds
battered and fried, served with zesty marinara sauce. 6.79
ITALIAN BREADED CHEESE STICKS
Mozzarella cheese sticks, served with zesty marinara
sauce. 6.79
Nacho Cheese Sticks A spicy queso dip,
combining creamy Cheddar cheese, green chile,
tomato and select seasonings, is enclosed in a
crunchy tri-colored tortilla chip crust.
Served with salsa and sour cream. 6.79
HOMEMADE ONION RINGS Thin, light and crispy,
breaded on the spot. Full order 3.89 Half order 2.49
BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS
Bet you didn’t know buffalo had wings! They sure are
HOT – We serve one lb. of wings tossed in buffalo
sauce and served in a buffalo shell. 7.59
Soup
SOUP OF THE DAY
Cup 2.19 Bowl 3.29
In a cup or bowl, soup is good for the soul! We make ours from scratch!
OUR FAMOUS CHILI Topped with
cheese & onion. Cup 2.19 Bowl 3.29
Soup and Salad
Our house salad with Vegetable Cheese or
Soup of the Day, and a warm garlic breadstick.
Or sub Chili at no extra charge. 6.59
Cup 2.19 Bowl 3.29
Soup and Half a Sandwich
A bowl of Vegetable Cheese, Soup of the Day or Chili,
and your choice of half a sandwich:
BLT, Grilled Cheese, or French Dip. 6.59
RULES, REGULATIONS AND OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF
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*VEGETABLE CHEESE SOUP
We take reservations for parties of 8 or more
15% gratuity will be added to parties of 8 or more
For parties of 12 or more, one check please
10% discount for seniors 60 and over
Ask for information on our banquet facilities
for your party of two to two hundred
Diner Din
THE
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*CONSUMER ADVISORY: Thoroughly cooking foods of animal origin such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, pork, poultry, or shellfish reduces the risk of food-borne illness. Individuals
with certain health conditions may be at higher risk if these foods are consumed raw or undercooked. Consult your physician or public health official for further information.
THE
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Salads
Served with a warm garlic breadstick.
CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD
Our signature salad! Chicken, mandarin oranges, water
chestnuts, chow mein noodles and sugar snap peas tossed
with fresh mixed greens and our legendary Poppy Seed
dressing. 8.79
CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD
Fresh crisp romaine lettuce tossed in Caesar dressing
with Parmesan cheese and croutons. Topped with our
marinated grilled chicken and red onions 8.79
If you like it hot, we can make it Cajun upon request.
• Honey Dijon • Caesar • Thousand Island
• Buttermilk Ranch • Bleu Cheese • French
• Poppy Seed • Creamy Parmesan • Lite-Ranch • Lite-Italian
DRESSINGS
Good4U
CHEF SALAD Our own roasted hand-carved turkey
with ham, cheese, egg, black olive, cucumber, green
pepper, onion, croutons and tomato on a bed of mixed
greens. 8.09
HOUSE SALAD Tossed fresh greens with a cucumber
slice, onion, homemade croutons and your choice of
dressing. 3.09
Sandwiches served with our house salad or French fries.
Substitute onion rings for only .49 more.
PORTABELLO MUSHROOM SANDWICH
Our signature veggie sandwich. A burger-sized
portabello mushroom cap broiled with garlic butter
and topped with melted Swiss cheese, served on a
whole wheat bun with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle
and Dijon mayonnaise. 8.29
*BLACKENED SALMON SANDWICH
Six ounces of spicy blackened salmon on a whole wheat bun,
served with lettuce, pickle and Dijon mayonnaise. 8.29
Sides
TACO SALAD
An edible shell filled with lettuce and our homemade
chili and cheese, garnished with black olives, tomatoes,
and sour cream. Sorry, no breadstick! 7.69 Yes, chicken
can be substituted for chili for only .59 Add guacamole
for 1.09
VEGGIE-VEGGIE BURGER
Choose from Spicy Black Bean or Garden Veggie
burger. Served with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle
and mayo on a whole wheat bun. 6.99
STEAMED VEGETABLES
Fresh cauliflower, broccoli, baby carrots, new potatoes,
and sugar snap peas steamed to order. Large 5.89
Side order 3.69 Add .89 for Hollandaise sauce.
A lot more calories for a little more money.
French Fries Of course they’re crispy. 1.99
Coleslaw Good old fashioned. 1.49
Wets Fries with some beef or turkey gravy. 2.19
HOMEMADE ONION RINGS Thin, light and crispy,
breaded on the spot. Full order 3.89 Half order 2.49
*Chili Fries Like Wets but with chili. 2.59
SOS Potatoes Skin-on smashed potatoes with
Potato Cake Skin-on smashed potatoes, fried crispy
a crater of beef or turkey gravy. 1.99
around the edges, topped with cheese, sour cream and
onion. 2.19
Cottage Cheese A.E. old fashioned. 1.49
Hash Browns
1.99 For cheese and sautéed onion, add .69.
For sausage gravy, add .59.
Burgers
We serve half-pound burgers broiled to your specifications.
With house salad or French fries. Substitute onion rings for additional .49
*Plain Nothing but pickle. 6.59
*BACON CHEESEBURGER Served with melted
Swiss and crisp Iowa bacon. 7.99
*California Burger
Our broiled burger with everything: lettuce, onion,
mayo, pickle and tomato. 7.19 With cheese 7.49
*Maytag Burger Iowa’s best Maytag bleu
cheese, sautéed onion and Monterey jack cheese. 8.29
*Cheeseburger
*Rarebit Burger With spicy Cheddar cheese
You pick the cheese - Swiss, Cheddar, American,
Monterey jack or pepper jack - and we’ll throw in the
pickle. 7.19
*The Hawkeye Burger A winner! Grilled
onion, mushrooms and Cheddar cheese. 7.99
Patty Melt Swiss cheese, sautéed onion and
sauce, served open-faced (not in your face) 7.19
*BBQ BURGER Mushrooms, Iowa bacon, Monterey
Jack cheese and lots of BBQ sauce. 7.99
*BURGER Sampler Platter
3 Burgers any way you want them, served on a bun. 7.99
Thousand Island dressing on a grilled marble rye. 7.69
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HOW-YOU-WANT-IT-DONE 101:
Cool red center Warm Pink Center
Sandwiches
Chicken Jack Plump broiled chicken topped
with bacon, Monterey jack cheese and BBQ. 8.49
BLT The classic bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo
sandwich served on thick toasted sourdough. 6.19
Turkey Club Bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo
and Swiss cheese on white toast - don’t forget the
turkey! 7.69
Fish-n-Chips Three strips of battered cod plus
fries and coleslaw. 8.09 Sorry, no substitutions!
Grilled Chicken Our own Honey Dijon
marinade makes this broiled chicken breast tender
and juicy. Make it blackened, it’s your call! 7.99
Pork Loin Have this blast from the past! Your
choice of a grilled pork loin, served with sautéed onions
and pickles, or a breaded pork loin served with red onions
and pickles. 7.69
Hot pink center
Broiled throughout
no juices left
Have your sandwich with a house salad or French
fries. Substitute onion rings for only .49 more
Italian Grinder Graziano sausage mixed with
marinara and topped with melted mozzarella cheese
on a baked baguette. 8.09
French Dip Made with our tender, hand-carved
roast beef, served with Swiss cheese and au jus on a
freshly baked baguette. 7.49 Make it philly style with
onions, and peppers for .99
Grilled Cheese Three cheeses grilled until melted
on thick-sliced sourdough. 5.39 Add bacon to your grilled
cheese for 1.09
Reuben Piled high with corned beef, sauerkraut,
Swiss cheese and Thousand Island dressing. Try our
house version with turkey instead of corned beef. 7.69
Grilled Ham and Cheese Honey-glazed Iowa
ham and Swiss cheese on grilled wheat. 6.09
Bacon Cheddar Turkey Melt Our thinly
sliced turkey piled high with bacon, melted cheddar and
BBQ sauce on grilled sourdough bread. 7.69
*CONSUMER ADVISORY: Thoroughly cooking foods of animal origin such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, pork, poultry, or shellfish reduces the risk of food-borne illness. Individuals
with certain health conditions may be at higher risk if these foods are consumed raw or undercooked. Consult your physician or public health official for further information.
Entrées
Served with house salad, fresh steamed vegetables, roll, and your choice
of French fries, hash browns, baked potato or skin-on smashed.
*RIBEYE STEAK
Twelve ounces of choice, tender beef, grilled
to your specification. 19.79
*BBQ LOINBACK RIBS
Fall-off-the-bone ribs, coated in our own
sweet BBQ sauce. 14.29
*TOP SIRLOIN
Eight ounces of juicy beef, cooked the way you like it. 16.49
*GRILLED or blackened MARINATED CHICKEN
Marinated in our Honey Dijon Vinegarette for maximum
tenderness and flavor. 10.29 Blackened add .20.
Light Entrées
GRILLED CHICKEN PLATE
Our broiled marinated chicken breast is served
with our fresh steamed vegetables. 6.59
Add a house salad for 1.69
SALMON PLATE
Broiled salmon filet served with our fresh steamed
vegetables. 7.69
Blue Plate Specials
Hand-Carved Roast Beef • Hand-Carved Breast of Turkey
Our famous hot sandwich served traditional style with freshly-cooked meats,
hand-carved and flavorful, with SOS (skin-on smashed) potatoes all covered
with gravy. 6.99 Add a salad for 1.69
Pasta
FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
Fettuccine tossed with Alfredo
sauce. 8.79 Add Italian breaded
chicken 1.79 Salmon 2.19
Served every day from
11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Served with house salad and a warm garlic breadstick.
CHICKEN AND
CHEESE TORTELLINI
CHICKEN PARMESAN
An Italian breaded chicken breast
A hearty serving of cheese tortellini
topped with homemade marinara sauce
and Italian breaded chicken, tossed
and Mozzarella cheese. Served on a
in our creamy Alfredo sauce. You’ll be bed of fettuccine. 11.39
taking some of this home. 11.39
Refreshments
SOFT DRINKS
Coke, Sprite, Diet Coke, Dr. Pepper, Orange, Root Beer,
Raspberry Tea and Lemonade. We serve FREE refills! 1.59
Cherry Coke, Chocolate Coke, Vanilla Coke
or Green River. Sorry, no refills here. 1.79
JONES SODAS
EVERYTHING ELSE
Hot Chocolate 1.49
Everfresh Juices: Grapefruit, Cranberry or Apple 2.19
V-8 or Tomato. 2.59
AE Premium Squeezed O.J. small 1.49 large 2.59
2% or Skim Milk small 1.09 large 1.49
2% Chocolate Milk small 1.09 large 1.49
Ask your server for the flavors. 2.39
Coffee: Our own Diner blend in regular and
decaffeinated. 1.59
BEERS ON TAP
LIQUOR Well 4.00 Premium 5.25
Bud Light 2.75 Manager’s choice 3.25
DOMESTIC BOTTLED BEER
Bud, Bud Light, Miller Lite, Coor’s Light, Miller
Genuine Draft and O’Doul’s non-alcoholic
3.00 Killian’s Red 3.50
IMPORTED BOTTLED BEER
Heineken and Corona 3.50
Ask your server for additional
domestic and imported bottled beer choices.
WINES
Copperidge White Zinfandel : glass 5.00 bottle 18.00
Copperidge Chardonnay
Copperidge Merlot
Copperidge Cabernet Sauvignon
Mirassou Riesling
Kendall-Jackson VR Chardonnay : glass 7.00 bottle 23.00
Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio
Korbel Brut Champagne : glass 7.50
Malts & Desserts
SHAKES AND MALTS We use only premium AE ice
cream. Each one is hand-packed to order with four huge
scoops of ice cream – They’re big enough to share, but
good enough to have your very own. 4.59
Flavors: Chocolate, caramel, strawberry, vanilla, cherry,
Green River, peanut butter, hot fudge, banana, cola,
root beer, orange or any combination of the above!
Premium Flavors: Mint, almond, raspberry, cinnamon or
hazelnut. Add .59
BANANA SPLIT Quite possibly the biggest dessert
ever. Three hefty scoops of ice cream topped with
chocolate, strawberry, caramel, whipped cream and
a cherry. 5.49
PIE OF THE WEEK Try our manager’s choice of pie.
A fresh slice served warm. 3.69 A la mode .89
AE ICE CREAM We offer vanilla, one scoop
1.09 Two scoops 2.19
DEVIL’S FOOD CAKE Moist and super chocolatey,
we’re famous for it! 3.29 A la mode .89
DEVIL’S SUNDAE Our Devil’s Food Cake, served with
a big scoop of ice cream and covered with chocolate,
whipped cream and a cherry 4.79
SUNDAES Chocolate, strawberry, caramel or hot
fudge. 3.69 Add nuts .89
TURTLE SUNDAE Vanilla ice cream, chocolate,
caramel, pecans, whipped cream and a cherry. 4.79
WORLD’S SMALLEST SUNDAES Chocolate,
caramel, strawberry or hot fudge. 1.49
ICE CREAM SODAS A fountain classic 2.59