Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe – American
Sunlight streams across tables scattered with game boards as the scent of sizzling bacon and freshly baked cinnamon rolls fills the air, inviting guests to linger over a morning of playful competition. Hearty breakfast burritos and golden, syrup-drenched pancakes provide the perfect fuel for a marathon session, while buttery, flake-shattering croissants and spiced pumpkin bars offer a sweet accompaniment to every strategic move. It is a spirited neighborhood hub where the clatter of dice harmonizes with the clinking of coffee mugs, crafting a uniquely social dining experience that nourishes both the appetite and the competitive spirit.
300, Southwest 5th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309 +15152164191 https://www.therookroom.com0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, soy-free
Diet fit at Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe
Dairy-Free at Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe
Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe in Des Moines has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cup of Soup and Kettle Chips. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe
Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe in Des Moines has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Cup of Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe
Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe in Des Moines has 13 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chocolate Croissant, Pumpkin Bar and Cup of Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe
Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe in Des Moines has 4 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Alchemist's Tea, Morning Burst Yerba Mate and Kettle Chips. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe
Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe in Des Moines has 13 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chocolate Croissant, Pumpkin Bar and Grilled Cheese Sandwich. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe
Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe in Des Moines has 3 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cup of Soup, Croissant and Almond Croissant. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe
Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe in Des Moines has 1 low-fat-tagged dish on its current menu, including Cup of Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe
Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe in Des Moines has 10 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chocolate Croissant, Pumpkin Bar and Grilled Cheese Sandwich. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Burrito | 102 g | 62.5 g |
| Bacon Melt | 40.7 g | 46.3 g |
| Cappuccino | 12 g | 8 g |
| Cold Brew | 14.4 g | 7.9 g |
| Pumpkin Bar | 77.9 g | 7 g |
| Kettle Chips | 17.2 g | 6.8 g |
| Almond Croissant | 22 g | 6.7 g |
| Croissant | 22 g | 6.7 g |
| Drip Coffee | 39.3 g | 5.6 g |
| Cup of Soup | 62.7 g | 5.3 g |
| Cortado | 8 g | 5 g |
| Mocha | 54.1 g | 4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Su-Mo - Thursday
- 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 8:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Menu
Breakfast
Hot breakfast items available from open until noon.
- Breakfast Sandwich - $11: Three eggs your way, crispy bacon, melty Monterey Jack cheese, and pepper jelly on toasted panini bread Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Pancakes & Bacon - $8: Short stack of three pancakes, two crispy strips of bacon, syrup, and butter. Options: plain, blueberries, or chocolate chips Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Eggs, Bacon, & Toast - $7: Two eggs your way, two slices of crispy bacon, and two slices of buttery toast Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Stuffed Sando - $13: Hand-made flaky puff pastry with eggs, bacon, cheese, peppers, and diced tomatoes Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Burrito - $9: Eggs, bacon, peppers, tomatoes, Monterrey Jack cheese, and queso wrapped in a soft tortilla Available at: breakfast, brunch
Pastries
Locally sourced pastries from Scenic Route Bakery.
- Chocolate Croissant - $4.5: Flaky croissant filled with creamy chocolate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Almond Croissant - $4.25: Flaky croissant topped with toasted almond slivers Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Croissant - $4.25: Crispy, flaky, perfectly laminated classic croissant Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Cinnamon Roll - $4.5: Large, sticky, sweet cinnamon roll topped with cream cheese frosting Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Pumpkin Bar - $4.25: Large pumpkin bar with chocolate chips and cream cheese frosting Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Brown Sugar Walnut Scone - $4: Flaky brown sugar and walnut scone with maple icing drizzle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
Sandwiches
Hot-pressed sandwiches. Prices reflect the Lunch Meal Deal including chips and a drink.
- Achiote Lime Chicken Sandwich - $6.5: Chicken marinated in achiote and lime, mozzarella, pico de gallo, and lime crema on panini bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pickle Wrap Panini - $6.5: Black Forest ham, whipped cream cheese, herby dill, sliced pickles, and red onion on panini bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ham & Cheese & Chips - $6.5: Black Forest ham, Havarti cheese, and crushed potato chips on panini bread. Served with mustard, grape jelly, and pickles Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Cheese Sandwich - $6.5: Havarti, mozzarella, whipped cream cheese, pepper jelly, and pico de gallo on toasty bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon Melt - $6.5: Bacon crumbles, Havarti cheese, and pico de gallo on panini bread Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
Coffee, tea, and specialty cafe drinks.
- Berry Good Move Latte - $4.5: Blackberry and vanilla latte with oat milk, topped with whipped cream or cold foam Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Drip Coffee - $2.5: House blend freshly ground and locally roasted beans
- Latte - $3.5: Espresso mixed with steamed milk
- Mocha - $5: Chocolate and espresso topped with whipped cream
- Cappuccino - $4: Espresso with steamed and foamed milk
- Americano - $3: Espresso combined with hot water
- Cortado - $4: 2oz espresso and 2oz steamed milk
- Spicy Chai Latte - $4.5: Chai tea, spices, and milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Hot Chocolate - $3.5: Milk or dark chocolate with steamed milk
- Espresso Shot - $2: Double shot of house blend espresso
- Cold Brew - $4.5: Windmill cold brew on tap
- Alchemist's Tea - $2.5: Floral tea served with lemon (hot) or lemonade (iced) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Morning Burst Yerba Mate - $2.5: Yerba mate, green tea, ashwagandha, guayusa, spearmint, gotu kola, licorice root Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- Earl Grey - $2.5: Earl Grey with orange peel and lemongrass Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Sides
Accompaniments and add-ons.
- Cup of Soup - $2: Daily soup selection Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kettle Chips: Crunchy, salty kettle chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe
- Is Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cup of Soup and Kettle Chips.
- What can I eat at Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe on a dairy-free diet?
- Cup of Soup and Kettle Chips carry the dairy-free tag, out of 2 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe have vegan options?
- Yes. 4 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Alchemist's Tea and Morning Burst Yerba Mate.
- Is Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe?
- Breakfast Burrito, at roughly 62.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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