Mullets - Uptown Ankeny — Restaurant in Ankeny

Updated Review 8/5/2025 Mullets in Uptown Ankeny – Brunch Review

Well, we finally made it to Mullets for a meal — and brunch was the perfect choice!

Mullets is a newer spot in Uptown Ankeny, located right off the High Trestle Trail with plenty of parking for both cars and bikes. The interior has a welcoming main bar on the first floor with plenty of comfortable seating at both tables and the bar. But the real gem is the rooftop — a full bar and expansive dining area with great views of the Uptown district. On the beautiful day we visited, it was picture-perfect.

Access to the rooftop is easy via stairs or elevator — a big plus. There’s lots of seating, both in the sun and under shade, so you can enjoy it either way.

We were seated quickly and welcomed with ice waters within minutes. Naturally, we started with Bloody Marys ($9), which are made with their house recipe. They’re simple but flavorful. I like mine spicy, so I asked for Tabasco — and our waitress went on a mission to find some. She came through! (Big thanks to her!)

The brunch menu (which, oddly, isn’t posted anywhere visible) was tough to choose from — not because it lacked options, but because I wanted everything. We ended up going with the Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes and the Eggs Benedict Flight, and both were winners. The pancakes were some of the best I’ve ever had — rich, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The Eggs Benedict were also excellent, though definitely a challenge to eat without a sharp knife and a second plate.

Pro tip: If you order the Eggs Benedict Flight, ask for an extra plate. The presentation is fun, but not very functional.

We’ll absolutely be back to try more. This place is a great addition to Ankeny — especially for brunch lovers!

Previous review: Mullets Uptown Ankeny: Great Rooftop Vibes, But Plastic Cups?

Mullets Uptown Ankeny has a fantastic rooftop bar! The atmosphere was perfect for our sunny evening - relaxed and enjoyable. The service was friendly and attentive. Here's the thing though - the drinks come in plastic cups, which felt a bit cheap. Luckily, the water came in reusable aluminum cups, so we were able to use those for our mules.

We haven't tried the food at this location yet, but the dishes we saw looked amazing, especially the hot Nashville chicken sandwich. That'll definitely be our order next time! Overall, a great spot for rooftop drinks with a view, but be prepared for the plastic cups if you want a drink on...

Sat down and ordered beers- one michelob ultra can the other Ruthie on tap, 15 minutes later they came out and the “Ruthie” that was ordered was nothing but foam, flat as could be so went to the bartender directly to swap it out and she instantly copped an attitude since we didn’t go through our waitress about it (didn’t really feel like waiting for her to come back after waiting that long for beers just to fix a simple thing like that while the bartender stood there with nothing to do) bartender got mad instantly asking where our server was and why god forbid we needed to fix anything. We explained why and just asked for a michelob ultra instead and she proceeded to tell us that wasn’t on tap which we were aware and okay with then yells to our server to change our ticket. We explained the situation to our server when we finally saw her again and she said she would talk to her manager about it. When she came back to our table she apologized for the mix up as she put in the incorrect beer to begin with so she ordered an easy eddy which the keg was empty (we heard the rude bartender say this as she poured it) and told us the beers were on them and hope we have a good night. so didn’t even have a chance to order food and give them another opportunity to make things okay so we sat drinking our michelob ultras honestly laughing to each other that our service and support were handled as such. While we were leaving the building the manager that “handled” the situation made sure to tell us to “have a good night” on our way out as if it wouldn’t go...

Probably the worst dining experience I have ever had. Pic is of a 16 dollar plate which is supposed to be burnt ends. This is a roast from a crock pot type device slathered with sauce to mask the actual taste. Was told the portion was weighed but didn't know how much. Other meal was avocado chicken po'boy. Avocado was softer than a snot rocket and bordered on engine grease in consistency. Chicken was slimy and cold. Ordered side of mac n cheese (upcharge). Got a small bowl of lukewarm cavatappi sprinkled with a half pinch of shredded cheese that wasn't melted and no sauce. Didn't get a pic of it since the server grabbed it as I started to aim the camera. Completely understaffed, long wait for food and only got a drink refill after flagging someone down. Was seated at a small table meant for 2 which we had 3 in our party so was cramped and one of us sat in the foot traffic area so others had to walk around. Music/TV was extremely loud...and then...trivia night started and the host set up right next to us with the speaker pointed partially at us. Needless to say we couldn't have a conversation. Couldn't wait to leave. Only ate part of our meals because we didn't know if we'd live long enough to get things corrected. If I owned this place, I'd be completely embarrassed. What a shame. Highly suggest anywhere else in the area. We will...