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    Early Bird Ankeny

    1520 South Ankeny Boulevard

    Ankeny, IA 50023


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    Featured Items

    • LEMON BLUEBERRY STREUSEL PANCAKES

      2 fluffy pancakes topped with lemon cream cheese and a blueberry streusel. Garnished with lemon glaze and powdered sugar.
      $14.49
    • HEALTHY HATCH TACOS

      2 corn tortillas filled with egg whites, spinach, cheddar cheese, roasted mushrooms, red peppers, onions and sliced turkey sausage, served with a cup of fruit
      $15.99
    • EARLY BIRD AVOCADO TOAST

      Multi grain bread, avocado mash, EB special seasoning and EVOO, topped with 2 sunny side up eggs and dressed arugula, served with a cup of fruit
      $17.99

    THE EARLY BIRD SPECIAL

    Everyday 6:30-8:30am!
    • THE EARLY BIRD SPECIAL

      2 eggs cooked to order, hash browns, choice of breakfast meat and toast
      $9.99
    • THE EB B&G SPECIAL

      2 buttermilk biscuits smothered in pork sausage gravy, hash browns, and 2 eggs cooked to order
      $9.99
    • EB OMELETTE SPECIAL

      Pick your add-ins from below | ***WARNING*** All add-ins are priced per add-in. May we suggest two or three, BUT, we ain’t scared of a $25.00 omelet
      $9.99
    • A.M. POT PIE SPECIAL

      Flaky puff pastry with sunny eggs and pork sausage gravy over hash brown casserole.
      $9.99
    • EB COMBO SPECIAL

      Choice of any single Pancake OR any 2 slices of French Toast served with 2 eggs cooked to order and your choice of breakfast meat (2 pieces cob smoked bacon, 2 pieces turkey bacon, 2 turkey sausage links, 1 pork sausage link)
      $9.99
    • COFFEE SPECIAL

      $1.99

    FOOD

    APPETIZERS

    • HASH HOLES

      Hash brown croquettes made with cheddar, smoked gouda and bacon. Served with queso | Limited availability
      $12.49
    • CINNY-BOBS

      2 skewers of fried cinnamon roll dough with white icing and caramel to dip | Limited availability
      $12.49
    • WHEN PIGS FLY

      A flight of our bacons: cob smoked, candied, pecan wood smoked shoulder style, house bacon jam and toast
      $14.99
    • BREAKFAST EGG ROLLS

      Chopped bacon, scrambled egg, sausage gravy and cheddar cheese stuffed egg rolls with sweet chili and breakfast syrup on the side
      $13.99
    • BREAKFAST NACHOS

      Crispy golden tater tots, covered with our cheese sauce, bacon, house salsa, avocado crema and scrambled eggs
      $15.49

    HASH IT OUT

    Hashes include your choice of toast. GF bread +.99 Sub egg whites +1.50
    • CARNIVORE HASH

      Hickory smoked bacon, cob smoked ham, chives and our amazing pork sausage gravy over seasoned breakfast potatoes with melted cheddar cheese and topped with chives. Served with 2 eggs
      $17.49
    • EB VEGGIE HASH

      Our blend of wild & domestic mushrooms with sauteed spinach, roasted red peppers and caramelized onions over seasoned breakfast potatoes topped with 2 eggs, a drizzle of truffle-garlic-chive oil and chives
      $16.99
    • CHORIPOLLO HASH

      Diced grilled chicken and spicy chorizo sausage grilled with bell peppers, onions and jalapenos over seasoned breakfast potatoes topped with house white queso, sour cream, pico de gallo and chives
      $17.49
    • SMOKED CORN BEEF HASH

      Shaved and grilled pastrami with bell peppers and onions over seasoned breakfast potatoes with choice of eggs and topped with a drizzle of our house made hollandaise and chives
      $16.99
    • DENVER SCRAMBLE

      Ham, green and red peppers, onions with scrambled eggs and cheddar cheese, served over seasoned breakfast potatoes with chives, served with toast
      $16.99

    HOLLANDAISE OF OUR LIVES

    Served with breakfast potatoes or hash brown casserole (+1). GF bread +.99
    • SMOKED SALMON BENNY

      Cold smoked salmon, cream cheese spread, avocado, and poached eggs with hollandaise and capers. Limited availability
      $19.99
    • HAM I AM BENNY

      Cob smoked ham, poached eggs, and hollandaise
      $18.49
    • PHILLY CHEESESTEAK BENNY

      Grilled steak, thick cut bacon, and caramelized onions topped with poached eggs and hollandaise
      $18.99

    THE EGG OR THE CHICKEN

    Sub heart healthy egg whites on any dish +1.50
    • THE EARLY BIRD

      2 eggs cooked to order, hash browns, choice of breakfast meat and toast
      $14.49
    • THE EB B&G

      2 buttermilk biscuits smothered in pork sausage gravy, hash browns, and 2 eggs cooked to order
      $16.49
    • CHICKEN FRIED STEAK

      Hand breaded and fried beef fritter with pork sausage gravy, 2 eggs, hash browns and toast
      $19.99
    • A.M. POT PIE

      Flaky puff pastry with sunny eggs and pork sausage gravy over hash brown casserole.
      $14.99
    • LOADED BREAKFAST QUESADILLA

      Hickory smoked bacon, ground pork sausage, scrambled eggs, bell peppers, onions and cheddar-jack cheese stuffed into a huge grilled tortilla, served with house salsa, avocado crema, shredded lettuce and pico de gallo
      $15.49
    • EL GORDO MORNING BURRITO

      Flour tortilla stuffed with cheddar cheese, scrambled eggs, hash browns, black beans, house pork carnitas, topped with queso, avocado crema and house salsa Substitute steak +1 Bowl option available
      $18.99
    • CHICKEN & WAFFLE

      Belgian waffle, crispy chicken strips, 2 eggs cooked to order, and pork sausage gravy
      $18.49

    OMELETS

    Omelets are served with toast and breakfast potatoes. Sub fruit +1.50 or hash brown casserole +1 SUB EGG WHITES +1.50
    • TRAVELERS OMELET

      Chorizo, onion, jalapeno and pepper jack cheese, topped with house salsa
      $17.49
    • CRAB RANGOON OMELETTE

      The best 3 egg omelet you'll ever find, stuffed with imitation crab, blended cream cheese, and topped with crispy wontons, sweet chili sauce, and green onions
      $18.49
    • WIDE AWAKE

      Steak, caramelized onions, roasted red peppers, house chimichurri and gouda
      $17.99
    • QUESBIRRIA OMELETTE

      Slow cooked braised beef with pepper jack cheese stuffed inside a 3-egg omelet and topped with crispy tortilla strips, cilantro, and onion. Spicy red consomme on the side.
      $18.99
    • EB OMELETTE

      Pick your add-ins from below | ***WARNING*** All add-ins are priced per add-in. May we suggest two or three, BUT, we ain’t scared of a $25.00 omelet
      $13.99

    PANCAKES, WAFFLES & FRENCH TOAST, OH MY!

    • EB COMBO

      Choice of any single Pancake OR any 2 slices of French Toast served with 2 eggs cooked to order and your choice of breakfast meat (2 pieces cob smoked bacon, 2 pieces turkey bacon, 2 turkey sausage links, 1 pork sausage link)
      $15.49
    • BUTTERMILK PANCAKES (2)

      Large fluffy, from scratch, buttermilk pancakes with whipped butter and syrup.
      $11.99
    • CINNAMON ROLL PANCAKES

      Buttermilk pancakes stuffed with caramel & icing. Rolled and topped with buttercream and cinnamon-sugar
      $14.49
    • LEMON BLUEBERRY STREUSEL PANCAKES

      2 fluffy pancakes topped with lemon cream cheese and a blueberry streusel. Garnished with lemon glaze and powdered sugar.
      $14.49
    • OG FRENCH TOAST

      3 slices of french toast, grilled golden brown
      $12.49
    • CREME BRULEE FRENCH TOAST

      3 Slices of hand battered french toast with vanilla bean custard and caramelized brulee sugar, and topped with mixed berries
      $15.99
    • BANANA BREAD FRENCH TOAST

      Warm and soft banana bread battered and grilled, topped with candied pecans, house caramel, and whipped cream
      $15.99
    • WAFFLE

      $11.99
    • GF WAFFLE (GLUTEN FREE)

      $11.99
    • CHURRO WAFFLE

      Deep fried waffle dusted with cinnamon-sugar, drizzled with house caramel, topped with icing and whipped cream
      $14.99
    • STRAWBERRIES & CREAM WAFFLE

      Belgian waffle topped with whipped cream and strawberries
      $14.99

    SANDIES ALL DAY

    Sandwiches come with choice of breakfast potatoes, tots, fruit, or hash brown casserole (+1).
    • BIRD'S THE WORD

      Grilled chicken breast, bacon, avocado, smoked gouda, tomato, lettuce, and mayo on sourdough toast
      $15.99
    • CRISPY CHICKEN SANDY

      Crispy chicken breast (Regular or Buffalo Tossed), lettuce, tomato, cheddar cheese and mayo on a brioche bun, choice of side
      $15.49
    • COME UNORIGINAL

      Fried egg and cheese with choice of shoulder Bacon or Sausage patty on choice of English Muffin or Croissant
      $14.49
    • BREAKFAST TACOS

      2 tacos with scrambled eggs, chorizo, cheddar cheese, pico de gallo & avocado crema on white corn tortillas
      $14.99
    • STEAK, EGG, & CHEESE BAGEL

      Chopped grilled ribeye with onions, scrambled eggs, American cheese, and hollandaise on butter toasted bagel
      $17.49
    • WONDERFUL DAY

      Sausage patty, candied bacon, smoked gouda, fried egg and house blackberry jam on a buttermilk biscuit
      $14.99
    • HANGOVER BURGER

      A double stack of beef patties with American cheese, bacon jam and a sunny fried egg on brioche, choice of side
      $15.49

    LIGHT AS A FEATHER

    • FIT-NEST BREAKFAST

      3 egg whites, choice of turkey sausage or turkey bacon, 3 avocado slices and a side of fresh fruit.
      $15.49
    • CRISPY CHICKEN BLT SALAD

      Chopped romaine, crispy bacon, diced tomatoes, avocados, cheddar cheese and sliced fried chicken breast. Served with a side of ranch
      $15.49
    • HEALTHY HATCH TACOS

      2 corn tortillas filled with egg whites, spinach, cheddar cheese, roasted mushrooms, red peppers, onions and sliced turkey sausage, served with a cup of fruit
      $15.99
    • EARLY BIRD AVOCADO TOAST

      Multi grain bread, avocado mash, EB special seasoning and EVOO, topped with 2 sunny side up eggs and dressed arugula, served with a cup of fruit
      $17.99

    SEASONAL SPECIALS

    • HAM AND CHEESE BIRD TART

      Flaky puff pastry stuffed with cream cheese, ham, and toasted to perfection. Topped with hollandaise and sprinkle of paprika.
      $12.49
    • CHICKEN NACHOS

      Fresh fried chips topped with chicken, black beans, house white queso, melted cheddar cheese, and fresh jalapenos. Garnished with salsa, sour cream, and pico de gallo
      $14.99
    • LEMON BLUEBERRY STREUSEL PANCAKES

      2 fluffy pancakes topped with lemon cream cheese and a blueberry streusel. Garnished with lemon glaze and powdered sugar.
      $14.49
    • COOKIE BUTTER PANCAKES

      Two fluffy pancakes drizzled with cookie butter and our house made buttercream frosting. Topped with crushed Biscoff cookie, a dollop of whipped cream and a Biscoff cookie nestled at the top.
      $14.99
    • NASHVILLE HOT BENNY

      Toasted English muffins topped with pickle slaw, golden brown fried chicken, Nashville hot sauce, and two poached eggs. All under our savory hollandaise sauce and a drizzle of more Nashville hot sauce.
      $17.49
    • TURKEY BACON AVOCADO MELT

      Sliced turkey and bacon with melted pepperjack cheese, mayo, bacon jam, and avocado on toasted jalapeno bread served with choice of side.
      $13.99
    • SALTED CARAMEL COKE

      Caramel syrup, Coca Cola, cold foam, caramel sauce and topped with a sprinkle of pink Himalayan salt
      $5.99
    • FREEDOM COOLER

      Blue cotton candy syrup, sprite, and grenadine topped with cold foam.
      $5.99
    • SALTED CARAMEL SWEET CREAM ICED LATTE

      Caramel syrup, espresso, milk and whipped cream with a caramel drizzle and sprinkled with Himalayan pink salt. Also available hot
      $7.49
    • VELVETY PINK REFRESHER

      A sweet mix of apple juice, almond milk, sweet cream, strawberry puree, and strawberry slices with whipped cream and a strawberry on top.
      $6.00
    • TIRAMISU ICED LATTE

      Vanilla and amaretto flavors topped with whipped cream, cocoa powder, and a tiramisu biscuit. Also available hot
      $7.49
    • LIL' WORM CATCHER

      A mix of Sprite and cotton candy flavoring topped with whipped cream and gummy worms.
      $6.00
    • TOASTED CINNAMON ICED LATTE

      Rich espresso and milk infused with cinnamon and vanilla syrups topped with cold foam and sprinkled with cocoa powder and cinnamon. Served with a chocolate filled crisp. Also available hot
      $7.49

    KIDS MENU

    • KIDS PANCAKE

      $8.00
    • KIDS FRENCH TOAST

      $8.00
    • KIDS WAFFLE

      $8.00
    • KIDS CLASSIC

      $8.00
    • KIDS CHICKEN STRIPS

      $8.00
    • KIDS FRENCH TOAST STICKS

      $8.00
    • KIDS CHEESEBURGER

      $8.00

    ADD ONS & EXTRAS

    • 2 EGGS TO ORDER

      $4.00
    • BISCUITS & GRAVY (2)

      $9.00
    • CANDIED BACON

      $4.75
    • CHICKEN STRIP (1)

      $3.00
    • COBB SMOKED BACON

      $4.50
    • CROISSANT

      $3.50
    • ENGLISH MUFFIN

      $3.50
    • FRUIT

      $4.50+
    • HAM STEAK

      $5.50
    • HASH BROWNS

      $3.50
    • SAUSAGE LINKS (2)

      $3.50
    • SAUSAGE PATTY (1)

      $3.50
    • SHOULDER BACON

      $4.50
    • SIDE AVOCADO

      $1.50
    • TOAST (2)

      $3.00
    • TOTS

      $3.50
    • TURKEY BACON

      $4.50
    • TURKEY LINKS

      $4.50
    • COUNTRY POTATOES

      $3.50

    BEVERAGES

    JUICE / MILK - To Go

    • OJ

      $4.75
    • CRANBERRY JUICE

      $4.75
    • APPLE JUICE

      $4.75
    • GRAPEFRUIT JUICE

      $4.75
    • PINEAPPLE JUICE

      $4.75
    • WHOLE MILK

      $5.00
    • CHOCOLATE MILK

      $5.00

    SOFT DRINKS - To Go

    • COKE

      $2.90
    • DIET COKE

      $2.90
    • MR PIBB

      $2.90
    • SPRITE

      $2.90
    • COKE ZERO

      $2.90
    • FRESCA

      $2.90
    • LEMONADE

      $2.90
    • ROOT BEER

      $2.90
    • ICE TEA

      $4.00

    COFFEE & TEA - To Go

    • DRIP COFFEE

      $3.75
    • LATTE

      $7.00
    • HOT CHOCOLATE

      $5.50
    • MOCHA

      $7.00
    • CAMPFIRE HOT COCOA

      $6.50
    • AMERICANO

      $4.00
    • ESPRESSO

      $4.50
    • COLD BREW

      $4.50
    • CAPPUCCINO

      $7.00
    • HOT TEA

      $4.00

    SPECIALTY JUICES - To Go

    • GOLDEN PINEAPPLE TWIST

      GOLDEN PINEAPPLE WITH FRESH GINGER
      $5.75
    • PRICKLY POMEGRANATE PEAR COOLER

      FRESH POMEGRANATE INFUSED WITH CACTUS PEAR
      $5.75
    • TRIPLE CITRUS SPLASH

      HARVESTED ORANGES, LEMONS, AND LIMES WITH A SPLASH OF MINT
      $5.75

    RED BIRD ENERGY SODAS - To Go

    • PURPLE DRAGON

      Wake up with Pink Dragon Fruit and Cotton Candy flavors mixed with Sparkling Water over ice. Infused with Green Coffee Bean Extract, Natural Guarana and Vitamin B12
      $5.50
    • GET WILD

      Flavors of Asian Bayberry, Red Berries, and Pomegranate with Sparkling Water over ice. Infused with Green Coffee Bean Extract, Natural Guarana and Vitamin B12 for Energy
      $5.50
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    All hours
    Sunday6:30 am - 2:30 pm
    Monday6:30 am - 2:30 pm
    Tuesday6:30 am - 2:30 pm
    Wednesday6:30 am - 2:30 pm
    Thursday6:30 am - 2:30 pm
    Friday6:30 am - 2:30 pm
    Saturday6:30 am - 2:30 pm
    Restaurant info

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    Location

    1520 South Ankeny Boulevard, Ankeny, IA 50023

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