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: vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, aip, alkaline, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic
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 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, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Almond Croissant - $4.25: Flaky croissant topped with toasted almond slivers Dietary tags: Vegetarian, 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, 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 Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Pumpkin Bar - $4.25: Large pumpkin bar with chocolate chips and cream cheese frosting Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Brown Sugar Walnut Scone - $4: Flaky brown sugar and walnut scone with maple icing drizzle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian 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 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, 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, 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, Pescatarian
- Morning Burst Yerba Mate - $2.5: Yerba mate, green tea, ashwagandha, guayusa, spearmint, gotu kola, licorice root Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- Earl Grey - $2.5: Earl Grey with orange peel and lemongrass Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Sides
Accompaniments and add-ons.
- Cup of Soup - $2: Daily soup selection Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kettle Chips: Crunchy, salty kettle chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
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