Des Moines · Est. Diner

Breakfast on your table
before the rush begins.

Real ingredients, honest portions, and the kind of hospitality that makes you want to come back tomorrow. That's the Courtyard way.

Open Today · 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
300 W MLK Jr Pkwy, Des Moines
Warm diner interior with booth seating and soft lighting
Freshly plated breakfast with coffee

Our Story

A neighborhood table
that's always set for you.

Chelsie's Courtyard Diner started with a simple belief: people deserve a place where the food tastes like someone actually cared, the coffee stays hot, and you're greeted by name.

Tucked along Martin Luther King Jr Parkway, we've been serving Des Moines with the same morning routine that got us here — fresh eggs, locally sourced ingredients when we can find them, and recipes that don't change just because it's easier.

Whether you're grabbing a quick coffee before work or settling in for a leisurely weekend brunch with the family, the Courtyard is yours. No reservations needed. Just show up hungry.

The Courtyard Family
Close-up of a beautifully plated diner breakfast
Steam rising from a fresh cup of coffee on a diner counter
Classic cheeseburger with fries on a diner plate
Cozy diner interior with warm lighting and booth seating

Visit Us

Find your way
to the table.

Hours Mon – Fri: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sat – Sun: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

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Join Us

Your table's
waiting.

Walk in any time or give us a call — we'll have your seat ready and the coffee pouring. That's the Courtyard promise.

Get in Touch

We'd love to
hear from you.

Have a question, a suggestion, or just want to say hello? Drop us a line and we'll get back to you as soon as the lunch rush settles.

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