Best Sandwiches in Des Moines

40 restaurant menus in Des Moines, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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The Cheese Shop
The Cheese Shop
94/100 (691 ratings)
Restaurants
Specialty Food Market
Gluten Free Options
American
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Pasta
Salad
Mac and cheese
Toasts
Fondue
Prosciutto
Sandwiches
Grilled cheese
Sit down
American
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Scenic Route Bakery
Scenic Route Bakery
93/100 (877 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Dessert
Bakeries
Quick Bites
Vegan Options
Cafe
American
Cafe
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Quiche
Sandwiches
Salad
Café
American
Café
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Free Wifi
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"My husband stopped for lunch today and enjoyed our first visit here. The kale salad was delicious and my husband gobbled up his hot ham and cheese..."
Megan Ries
"My friend and I stopped for our first time. It’s a quaint bakery, with a bright atmosphere. The baked goods were phenomenally flakey. I had been..."
Kristin Samson
"Just had my first experience here, and it was divine! Got a seasonal orange cardamom latte as recommended by the very sweet, friendly staff and it..."
Holly Marie
"One of the few cafes and bakeries in the area, Scenic Route has ample indoor and outdoor seating for groups of all sizes. The atmosphere is cozy and..."
Sophie Wang
"What a fun and bustling place. Just had a black coffee but you can get whatever you want. The pastry choices... wholy heck. I was trying to be good..."
Daranee Elkins
"Recently went here with my mother in law. The baked goods are AMAZING. I tried a croissant and another little pastry of theirs and I would highly..."
Kayleigh DeRosier
"This is by far the best Cafe in all of Des Moines and probably all of Iowa! You will fall in love with the high energy ambiance and the friendly..."
Levi Pieper
Manhattan Deli
Manhattan Deli
93/100 (1395 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Deli
American
Deli
Lunch
Sandwiches
Salad
Hoagie
Fast food
American
Deli
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"This place is the best sandwich shop in Des Moines!! Always..."
Meredith Reeves Cadwell
"Nice place off the beaten path. We found the review off of TripAdvisor and took a chance while traveling through Des Moines. It was very nice. Food..."
Hillary Nolen
"nice place, great food but bring cash cause they don't take cards. They need to get a square reader etc time to step..."
Michael E. Haviland
"Wow, just had my first sandwich here, Manhattan, and it was awesome! Brownie and salad we're kick ass as..."
Gabe Nanaziashvili
"Great sandwiches and service. I always get the Veggie Rueben with a side of potato salad and love it every time. A Des Moines favorite for a..."
Britt Wells
"Hands down the best deli sandwiches I have ever had. Not to mention the cookies and pumpkin..."
Maddison Ranney
"Food was great, service was great, first time here but will definitely be..."
Pat Cowles
"A hidden gem in Des Moines. Everything is home made and tastes great. I recommend this place to..."
Phil Creese Jr.
"Good prices, no nonsense deli. They have great bread, real meat and cheese. Always have a few sides- pasta salad, etc. Usually Always chocolate..."
Amy Malloy
"Always five stars, always a line, always bring cash!! A Des Moines icon. I love the way I already have my mind made up before I go inside, but as you..."
Alissa Burgduff
"Great food and great..."
Sharon Malheiro
"The Big Smoker and Cheese potato soup is awesome. Everything on the menu is. It's all homemade. If you want good wholesome food they bring..."
Brent Mott
"Fantastic sandwich shop! Delicious offerings and a very expansive menu. The side dishes were really good, if you're in the Des Moines area, and want..."
Jason K
"Wow !! The Popper !! Takes ham and cheese to the next level. Manhattan Deli always does a great job so I’m not surprised. Just glad to discover..."
Thomas Sawyer
"Great food and even better people - can’t ask for much more! I placed a catering order with Manhattan Deli for a work event. Cheyanne called me the..."
Danica Schrader
"The hardest part about going here is deciding what sandwich you want. Their menu is amazing. I had the Little Italy. Why 4 stars. Their hours 10-3..."
Bryon Preminger
"Had the Mama Mia and #2 Hoagie. Fantastic sandwiches. Tasty, great flavors that splash through my mouth with every bite. Yum, this will become a..."
Donna Wiedmann
"I have been going to this deli (different management over time) since the 1960's. I was friends with the Bassman's who owned it for so many years. It..."
Dennis Tesdell
Fat Tuesday
Fat Tuesday
92/100 (1190 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Cajun & Creole
Dinner
Lunch
Etouffee
Po' Boys
Red Beans and Rice
Sandwiches
Jambalaya
Crawfish
Catfish
"First time going here and I enjoyed just sitting and waiting for my food. The ladies in the kitchen were nice and welcoming! I ordered the catfish,..."
LaKeisha
"These pics weren't originally for posting, but to send to family back home in Louisiana. I'm in Iowa for a work assignment and found this spot...."
M. Henry
"Love this place, have been going for years. Great food, Great staff. Food comes out when done and..."
Mark Cowell
"I enjoyed lunch here with my wife we tried the sampler and I'm glad we did. Before arriving I had my heart on jambalaya but after tasting it I knew..."
Nate Herron
"Great food got the Alligator PoBoy and Cajun Frog Legs this time. Everything was Delicious and had Great Service. Will be going..."
Aaron Emerson
"We ventured to Fat Tuesday looking for real cajun cuisine and they didn't disappoint. Best authentic cajun food in DSM! The staff is friendly and the..."
Christi Russell
"Great food, well seasoned and cooked. Place is clean with good atmosphere. Not many places offer Cajun food in Des Moines and I don't think any..."
Ian Griffith
Django Restaurant
Django Restaurant
91/100 (3281 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
French
French
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Crab Cake
Lobster
Hanger steak
Cheesecake
Crepes
Foie gras
Pasta
Bouillabaisse
French Fries
Salad
Croque Madame
Crab
Beef Bourguignon
Coq au Vin
Scallops
Cakes
French Toast
Duck
Pesto
Poutine
Sandwiches
Fish
Toasts
Oyster
Cheeseburger
Burger
Pork
Escargot
Calamari
Confit
Mussels
Cheesecakes
Tuna
Shrimp
Prosciutto
Calamares
Beef
Croque Monsieur
Salmon
Sit down
French
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Private Dining
BYOB
Reservations
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Menu items that are to die for: Grilled Niman Ranch Pork Chops: 2 giant pork chops served over a sweet potato hash. Recommend medium cooking..."
Kira Barker
"We were looking for a new place to add to our mix for dinner and cocktails. We had been recommended by several people to give it a shot and we were..."
Tom Hudson
"We made a reservation when it was announced that Django was closing. Our dinner last night was one of the best we have had. Our favorite server Lou..."
Kathy Rae Ritzler
"I went there this weekend for my Anniversary and the food was amazing, and we had a wonderful waiter! We had Fried Calamari, and the mussels Diablo..."
Courtney Anderson
"My husband and I celebrated our Anniversary at Django last evening and had the best service!! From wine & cheese platter at the bar to the service..."
Sarah Beth Kessler
"A favorite restaurant anywhere I travel. When I’m in town, this is a must visit spot. There are so many fantastic things to try here, however, the..."
Scott S. Waschitz
"We enjoyed an excellent meal and unique mixed drinks. Many wonderful options. Our server, Taylor, was awesome - very friendly &..."
Tami Jo Wagner Pink
"I think is a great place. To bad it is closing Grandson Charles took good care of me. The staff & patrons were very friendly.😀 Three cheers for..."
Patricia Gunville
"Great unique food with an amazing flavor profile! You can tell they pick fresh ingredients and do not take any short cuts. The waiter was amazing...."
Danie Marie Bowman Kramme
"Went to Django tonight, and it was beyond amazing! I DO NOT ever write reviews but I couldn't not say something about how amazing our waitress, Kira,..."
Janelle Ellis Ordway
"Amazing food and service. Waitress was very knowledgeable with the wine and oysters. The duck and scallops were perfect. And cheesecake also..."
Dawn Filson
"Perfect circumstance, Perfect dishes, and Perfect server. Those three combo are matched with my favor. I strongly recommend this place for your..."
IOWA COWBOY
"Visited Iowa in Oct.2021. We were trying new cuisine and was led to this place. The outer and inner appearance of the restaurant was hip and cool,..."
Kimberly Hawkins
"All of the food was honestly incredible ranging from the appetizers: bread and cheese plate and crispy onion rings to the entree: salmon to the..."
Cat Powell
"Delicious food, nice staff, good atmosphere. Waitress forgot to get us one of our drinks so she comped a dessert for us; that made us feel valued...."
Ben Glover
"Great food, drinks, and service during our first time here! Updated - our second time here in sept 2021 was equally as great! We tried new foods..."
Dave Donahue
"Came in to just have drinks while waiting on a dinner reservation at another restaurant. To my surprise, the place was so nice. Sat at the bar to..."
Carolyn Cacal
Iowa Taproom
Iowa Taproom
91/100 (233 ratings)
Bars & Pubs
Restaurants
Bars & Pubs
American
Bar
Bar
Pub
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Meatloaf
Salad
Wings
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Chicken Sandwich
Pork Tenderloin
Fish
Sandwiches
Burger
Pork
Fish & chips
American
Bar
Pub
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Seating
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"We were so happy choosing the Iowa Taproom for our wedding ceremony and reception! Working with Brenna and Tory was great, they have stellar..."
Brianna Christianson
"The Iowa Taproom in the Des Moines East Village is always a great place for good food and the beer selection is outstanding. I have been here several..."
Adam C.
"Had a real nice meal at The Iowa Taproom this past Saturday. I would say that the place was just over 1/2 full at around 11:30am, and yes, we've..."
Bob Kramer
"My best friend got married here in April. Everything went perfectly. The crew there laid out everything in a way that let the people traffic flow..."
Christopher Atkinson
"Welcome to the bridge of the Starship Beer. We went here on back to back days. Our server was Ryan who spoiled us. There is no way to describe the..."
Kevin Andrews
Exile Brewing Company
Exile Brewing Company
91/100 (1992 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Pub
American
Vegan Options
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Pretzel
Chicken Sandwich
Beef
Fried pickles
Pesto
Fish
Pasta
Pork
Salad
Mac and cheese
Calamari
Calamares
Salmon
Sandwiches
Cheeseburger
Burger
Fish & Chips
Fish & chips
French Fries
Sit down
Bar
American
Pub
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Mid-range
"My husband and I have been going to Exile for years. Exile is a go-to for us when we want good beer and good food at a good price. Staff has always..."
Christina McCleary
"Wish we were hungry because the food smelled good. May have to go back just to have food with my beer next time. Still give them 5 stars for the..."
Tam Henders
"Exile was a good place to eat & grab a drink. I got the exile chicken sandwich & it was very good! The fries were also good & the atmosphere is that..."
Shane Howard
"Fun brewery restaurant. Definitely not the best craft beer in town, but perfectly respectable especially for a larger microbrewery. Food is upscale..."
Dave Donahue
"Beer was awesome! Cocktails were also very inventive and delicious! Food was made exactly the way I requested! The Christmas decorations for the..."
Melinda Bianchi
"Great beer pub in downtown Des Moines. The brews were cold and tasty and we had a good meal out on their patio. Nice spot to..."
Robert Snow
"This past weekend I was lucky enough to propose to my girlfriend Paige on the patio at Exile. I emailed in to inquire about making arrangements on..."
Ryan Gehlsen
Palmer's Deli & Market
Palmer's Deli & Market
90/100 (1187 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Cafe
American
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Soups
Soups
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Sandwiches
Salad
American
Soups
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"My family had an early supper here last night. Everything was top notch. My wife got the Greek salad, it was huge. She could barely eat the whole..."
Jason Gillespie
"Always a good meal. They have the best soups & chili. My Turkey Ruben was very good. I love the cookies too! I have to say, I have been going here..."
John Bantz
"One of my favorite places in Des Moines. Jeana in the Ankeny location is amazing. Thanks for the great food and..."
Tracie Wright Gutknecht
"Probably the best soup I've ever had! Love this..."
Kirsten Wallace
"Wonderful. I wish they would open one in Kansas City. Delicious. Thanks for the chocolate cake. What a treat. We will come..."
Diane Thaemert
"I love this place!!! Awesome food. Awesome employees. Awesome..."
Susan A. Guerrero
"Food was amazing and customer service outstanding. Definitely a must when I am in town..."
Jerel Dunn
"Definitely Grade A everything. You will not be disappointed I promise you..."
Titi Ware
"I wish you guys had a drive-through! Trees & raisins! Seafood salad!..."
Neelea Boell
"Thanks for supporting police. That is why I supported..."
Raymond Reynolds
"Love Palmer's! Their Turnberry is amazing and what a great place to meet with my..."
Erin Elscott
"Wishing you had an Omaha location but totally worth the drive! Great..."
John Brazeal Jr
La Mie Bakery
La Mie Bakery
89/100 (729 ratings)
Quick Bites
Dessert
Bakeries
Gluten Free Options
Soups
American
American
Cafe
Vegan Options
French
Soups
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
French
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Macarons
Salmon
Macaroons
Cakes
Sandwiches
French Toast
Toasts
Omelette
Baguette
Salad
Quiche
Tuna
Sit down
Café
Soups
American
French
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Best bakery in Des Moines. Incredibly well made pastries, desserts, breads, and sandwiches. I've liked everything on the menu so far. Everything..."
Brad Kosar
"What a delightful and delicious eatery. Every time I travel I'm always looking for a change of pace and La Mie did not disappoint! Delicious..."
Steve P
"I didn’t expect the place to be a sit-down. The atmosphere was lively. The line was fast. We got the caramel cheesecake, New York cheesecake,..."
Maudie
"Excellent. One of the best I’ve been to. Highly recommended. The omelettes are to die for, very authentic! The coffee is great too, they also..."
C J
"We came on a beautiful autumn Saturday morning. The place was packed with long lines (but fairly moving fast!) at the coffee and bakery sections...."
Jay “AbulJouj” Ghazali
"Delicious pastries and high quality espresso! The wait for a table was short and staff members were kind and friendly. We will definitely be..."
Sydney Fink
"Whether it is the smell that brings you in from the street or your past experience that forces you to go back, La Mie is a place that you can’t..."
Julie Bacon
"I enjoyed the food. Wasn’t as impressive as I hoped. Not super friendly. Could be cleaner. Very fast service and many options between the bakery..."
Madelyn
Noodles Pasta & Sandwich Shop
89/100 (156 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Asian
Breakfast
Sandwiches
Noodle
Asian
Breakfast
Bruegger's Bagels
Bruegger's Bagels
89/100 (660 ratings)
Bakeries
Fast Food
Lunch
Breakfast
Sandwiches
Bagels
Café
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"I think they're the best bagels in town, the staff has always been friendly to me, been getting bagels here for 20+ years. My life would be complete..."
Danielle Nall
"They still have the dining room closed per pandemic. That's cool they had outside seating. I had the Farmhouse and the Smokehouse breakfast bagels!..."
Raymond Carlson
"I went here for the first time the other day. Very pleasantly surprised. I had a olive oil bagel with the pastrami. Excellent. They just didn't have..."
Thomas Breese
"The staff at this location care for the packaging of your eats! They offer suggestions, and yes they upsell. Bagels are fresh, coffee is hot and you..."
Reike Plecas
"The best breakfast hands down!! (I love bagels obviously). The employees are super friendly and have memorized my order by heart. Love the Ingersol..."
Troy Wanninger
"Review Date: September 15th, 2015 Panera, eat your heart out. In a world where you can get coffee anywhere, bagels here-n-there, and artisan menus..."
Joshua Daily
Jethro's Bbq
Jethro's Bbq
88/100 (4290 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
American
Barbecue
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Pasta
Salad
Wings
Mac and cheese
Crab
Ribs
Nachos
Sandwiches
Burger
Pork Tenderloin
Fried pickles
Waffle Fries
Baby Back Ribs
Fried cheese
Beef
"I will preface this review with the knowledge that I am from Texas and used to Texas BBQ. I am fully aware I was in Iowa. Having said that, I will..."
Carey Crane
"Great food. Great prices. I had a burger and beans and it really hit the spot. I am from out of town and stopped by for a quick bite. It was..."
Chris Ellis
"Looks and tastes amazing. Food was prepared and delivered quickly (delivered through GrubHub). Extra dipping sauces to go. Excellent proportions...."
Lynn Allen
"So we came in to have a couple beers and sat at the bar. And the staff was very attentive and nice. But as we were leaving our server offered us..."
tyler mitchell
"Great service. Our food came out in no time at all. They have a very good selection of drinks. Couldnt even eat half of my food because the portions..."
Chelsey
"It's your boy The RIBOLOGIST!!! This place in Des Moines Iowa is soooo easy for me to LOVE. The atmosphere is one of the BEST!!! A mixture of sports..."
damarcus ogletree
"Cool atmosphere to be in, small enough but just right. Great service and friendly. We could not believe how huge the portions were. You have around 6..."
Judi Roux-Bohn
Francie's
Francie's
88/100 (728 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
American
American
Bar
Pub
Dinner
Lunch
Wings
French Dip
Sandwiches
Burger
Salad
Sit down
Bar
Pub
American
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Such a cool place. Has a great vibe to it and that’s only accentuated by the friendly staff and incredible food. Always have good beer on tap...."
Joe Clark
"As always, best place for a burger or a Reuben, cold beer, cocktail, and excellent..."
Nancy Aleccia
"Chicken Philly is the best Philly sandwich around. Pair it with the cole slaw or cottage cheese and an Exile Ruthie or Confluence Brewing Des Moines..."
Andy Kirsis
"Started with the Garlic Foccia bread app, absolutely fantastic. Soft bread, great marinara, pepper jack cheese? Perfect flavor. Next, I enjoyed a..."
Marcus Littleton
"Love this place! Great food, great staff and great atmosphere!! Highly..."
Julie Kidney-Kaster
"I have always received excellent service from the wait staff and I’ve never had a bad meal! Definitely one of my favorite places to go do..."
Tamara Flores
"Excellent food ,fast service even when packed! !!! Fun place to go!! Highly recommend!..."
Marialice Fecht
"What a great place, staff is so accommodating and pleasant, the food is AWESOME! Had the French dip and a side salad, daughter had a cheddar burger..."
Kelly Schultz
"This is our favorite place to go for burgers, wings, fries and beer! We go at least once a week and are never disappointed! Love..."
Corina Barry
"We had 7 there for dinner Saturday night. The service was great and everyone loved there dinner. My hamburger saw the best I've had for a long time...."
Jane Ornduff Ireland
"Awesome employes, amazing food, an excellent waiting staff ! We will indeed be back again..."
Stephanie Klos
"The Francie's crew killed it. We brought our whole 8U softball team full of 8 and 9 year olds and all their parents. Over 20 seats. They were..."
Riley Goettsch
"Great local bar with great food. Loved their beef..."
Dan Godfrey
"Good food and service was great I had the queso burger and it was an open faced burger which was a bit of a surprise but a good one. Fries were good..."
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"My wife and I had a Chicken Philly and a Cuban and they were both awesome! The chips were really good but we were mixed on the cheese. My only..."
Vikings Fan
"Great food and great service, the place was busy yet everything flowed very nicely. The food was awesome with everything house made and everyone in..."
Florida ABATE State VP
"I absolutely love coming here. We got to sit out on the patio this time! We had the best waitress, Lauri. We absolutely love when we get sat in her..."
Kelli Brooker
"A longtime bar & grill on the south side of Des Moines. Friendly staff, great nachos and a small but lively atmosphere make this place great. Has a..."
Jason Mongar
"I love this place from the ambience to the food. I have never had a problem with anything at Francies. It is always a good bet for some killer food..."
Robert Maudlin
"Great food, personable and efficient staff mde this a very good experience . It"s a fun, friendly..."
Bev Woods
Smokey Row Coffee Co.
Smokey Row Coffee Co.
88/100 (3401 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
American
American
Cafe
Cafe
Lunch
Breakfast
Ice Cream
Sandwiches
Burger
Salad
Sit down
Café
American
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Best coffee house ever! All of my out-of-town friends and family can't wait to go to Smokey Row when they visit. Ever tried their Andes Mint Pie? ..."
Carrie Elzey Wray
Gusto Pizza
Gusto Pizza
87/100 (1712 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Pizza
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Pesto
Sandwiches
Pasta
Salad
Sit down
Pizza
Italian
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Marine View Espresso
Marine View Espresso
87/100 (636 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Quick Bites
Vegan Options
American
Cafe
Cafe
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Crepes
Paninis
Sandwiches
Sit down
Café
American
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Marine view is definitely a regular place for me to visit. Either for just a latte or to sit and have a crepe or panini I've been going there for..."
Alder Mason
"All time favorite study spot! Great coffee, delicious crepes, and diverse seating choices for every mood (from conversing by the fire place to..."
Luu Phan
"Great food, great atmosphere, friendly service. Love this little..."
Dayna Jo Mason
"Awesome atmosphere to chat, unwind, or catch up on work in a quiet corner. Great food and great staff! Always clean and always comfortable. Street..."
Becky Grall
"I love that they offer vegan alternatives and entrees! Hard to find in the Burien/Des Moines area. My boyfriend and I spent hours here last weekend..."
Jasmine Ely
"I wish I could come here more often. Coffee in a for here mug is beyond compare. The banana Nutella crepe will soothe the worst day. Assuming you use..."
Jamie Lee
"Their chai tea is amazing!! We always get the black milk teas with tapioca so yummy and quite and chill in there. Friendly..."
Arling A Vasquez
"This place is fantastic! Me and my daughter have been going here frequently...she loves the breakfast crepe and I love the smoked salmon crepe and..."
Brandy Witherbee
"It's a very nice place to stop by for coffee, pastry or sandwich and you can have a meeting Or visit with a friend, is just a..."
Mady Lopez
"Great coffee, friendly people, comfy vibe, good..."
Jothan Frakes
"Excellent crepes and Americanos and great..."
Lidia Rybar
"The BEST zebra mocha I've ever had!!! Hubby&I loved the sweet crepes and the salmon crepe. We love most of the bubble tea too!!! Everyone is über..."
Bea Nate
"Thank you for the most delicious Chai Latte..."
Genova Hauser
"Food and drinks are delicious! The people are wonderful and friendly with excellent customer service! This place reminds me of FRIENDS. It's..."
Blia Xiong
South Union Bread Cafe
South Union Bread Cafe
87/100 (2075 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Deli
Cafe
Cafe
Deli
Soups
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Soups
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Roast Beef
Focaccia
Sandwiches
Salad
Café
Café
American
Soups
Deli
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Lunch
Mid-range
"The long line moved quickly & the wait for the food was just long enough to get my side soup and drink. Food was amazing, as..."
Jessie Leonard
"First time here I had the chicken pesto sandwich. Amazingly good! The bread is homemade and..."
Michelle Gode
"Hot Italian is always my go to sandwich. When ever I come to town I stop even though I moved..."
Kevin Clark
"Best sandwich in the Des Moines metro. Eat there every chance I..."
John C. Miller
"Fantastic place to eat! It's worth the stop downtown Des Moines,..."
Brock Bailey
"Has the best sandwiches I have ever ate. They even give you a little thing of bread as an..."
Bryant Buelow
"One of my favorite places to eat. I highly recommend..."
Jim DeHeer
"They have the best bread in Des Moines. Made my husband order it for his..."
Dara Teno-Comstock
"LOVE the chicken BLT salad! And the chipotle dressing is..."
Brittny Campbell
"Love it!!! I could eat it everyday! My favorite is the turkey pepper cheese with the potato pepper cheese..."
Jessica Gina-Marie Williams
"GREAT sandwiches and bread. Highly recommended if you're downtown during..."
Josh Larson
"Absolutely delicious..."
Kelli Ann Edmond
"Three words; Local, fresh, mouthwatering. Our favorite lunch spot in DSM. The hot sandwiches are delicious and the potato pepper jack soup is to die..."
Brittany Roseke
"You want a sandwich and you appreciate the bread it comes on as a top priority. This is your place. Bread is outstanding, the sandwich insides are..."
Joseph Perez
"Best bread I have ever had! Had this for the first time today for my co-workers and I, and everyone was more than impressed. The bread is just so..."
Jake Stephens
"Triple pepper sandwich was amazing. Incredible variety of chips and a nice spot for lunch mid workday. One of my favorite workday spots to..."
Isaac Slings
"I had the George’s Special and it was amazing. The combination of flavors was perfection. I highly recommend if you like Which Wich but a lot..."
Ella Duenas
"Often imitated, but never duplicated. South Union is the original ciabatta bread sandwich shop. I have been coming here for years and you can always..."
Thai B
"Best sandwiches ever! Service was also..."
Lisa Ferrari
"The Sicilian is the best sandwich there, but you won't find it on the..."
Steven Martinez
Americana Restaurant And Lounge
Americana Restaurant And Lounge
87/100 (1431 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Steakhouse
American
Seafood
Bar
Steakhouse
American
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Breakfast
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Shrimp
Toasts
Waffles
Pancakes
Waffles & Crepes
Crab Rangoon
Pasta
Bread Pudding
Meatloaf
Lettuce Wraps
Salad
Crepes
Mac and cheese
Cakes
Sandwiches
Lamb
Crab
Burger
Pesto
Scallops
Grilled cheese
Pork
Salmon
Tacos
Sit down
American
Bar
Steakhouse
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Takeout
Reservations
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Seating
Accepts Visa
Table Service
Accepts American Express
Wheelchair Accessible
Street Parking
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Mid-range
"Americana has become a staple for our family. Affordable kids menu. Delicious entres and desserts.The service is professional. Highly recommend..."
Knut Brown
"I’ve had lunch a few times at Americana but this was a first time having dinner. Prime rib was great. Not the best I’ve ever had, but really..."
Blake Overton Mortgage Team
"The best Bloody Mary bar in the world! Best diy Bloody Mary. Awesome brunch. Good food. Amazing service. The prices are really cheap. There is just..."
Ivan Martirosov
"Came in for brunch with a big group (8 adults & 5 kids). Had a reservation and was able to get seated in the upstairs quickly. The brunch buffet..."
Pete Blagoev
"One of my favorite places for brunch. Love the whole self-serving concept and bottomless drinks! Definitely make a reservation on..."
Melinda Bianchi
"Americana is an amazing steakhouse and American classic fusion restaurant. Everything on the menu is a great choice, and you’ll be surprised how..."
Jordan Campbell
"Very nice ambiance. Overlooking art museum park and downtown skyscrapers. Good drinks. Nice food selection everything we tried was good and well..."
Michele Pellizzon
The Cheese Bar
The Cheese Bar
87/100 (906 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Wine Bar
Gastropub
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Wine Bar
Gastropub
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Sandwiches
Grilled cheese
Pasta
Mac and cheese
Wine Bar
Gastropub
American
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The cheese shop has always been in the top 5 of my favorites places to eat. The wine selection exceptional with knowledgeable staff to suggest..."
Vickie Spears
"This might be my new favorite place. The food is 5 star quality at a very reasonable price. They have a beer and wine selection to die for. You..."
Ryan Jensen
"I am so in love with this place! Every time we have gone we have always had great service! The whole staff has been amazing! But it is the..."
Divya Bahadur
"This place is amazing. Not only is the food great, but the staff is as well. The hostess was super nice and attentive, making our wait seem like..."
Heather Wilkerson
"Amazing food, great draft beer, and an extensive and impressive bottle selection. The next logical step from The Cheese Shop. Cannot recommend it..."
Andrew Susman
"Fresh and welcoming atmosphere, great draught beer selection, and a cheese lover's dream menu. My grilled cheese sandwich was superb, the fried..."
Ross Schupbach
"I love, love, LOVE the Cheese Bar! Any dish, plate or board I have tried, I simply love it. The Cheese Bar is a down to earth, local food restaurant..."
Andrea Clapp
"As a long time lover of the Cheese Shop I've been supremely excited for the opening of the Cheese Bar. After my first visit to the Cheese Bar, I was..."
Daniel Stroud
"Perfect. Perfectly delicious! The place was packed but we got seats right away. We enjoyed the Smorgasbord Meat Cheese Board, a salad and soup, plus..."
Susie Rider
"Best. Night. Ever. The service my friend and I️ receive at The Cheese Bar was absolutely outstanding. We ordered a cheese board and were so..."
Emily Field
"Ate on the patio. Great weather but crazy loud traffic. Had a great grilled cheese and salad. Busy but food came fast. Will be..."
Elizabeth Orcutt-Kroeger
"The mac and cheese with bacon was amazing! I highly recommend! The employees were all so friendly. Great atmosphere..."
Sarah Kelley
"This was such an amazing experience. The wine selection is wonderful. The craft beer selection is a welcome surprise. All the staff are incredibly..."
Audrey Berck
"I had the Cuban. I can honestly say I've never had a grilled cheese sandwich like that! Excellent service, excellent food, excellent ambiance. Just a..."
Raymond Carlson
"We ALWAYS have a good experience coming here. Wine selection 👌🏼 cheese boards 👌🏼 fondue 👌🏼 and an extremely comfortable atmosphere...."
Caasi Heckman
"Absolutely delicious! There wasn't one thing that we ate that I could have said was my favorite because all of it was amazing. The presentation is..."
Kayla Nyvold
"Best food in town! Can you say charcuterie?! Plus 30 draft lines and $6 wine by the glass all the time. Bubbles and Bites happy hour 2-5 with $5..."
Chelsea Link
"I love this place, sat at the table next to the kitchen and the guy that works behind the counter is..."
Marissa Woodsmall
"The Cheese Bar is good. Food is well made and presented well. It seemed that staff really knew their cheeses and meats. The service was fast and..."
John T
"Wow! I wanted Famous Dave’s but it was her turn to pick tonight so we tried the shar-coot-terry place I found, that she wanted. It was fantastic...."
Cater Canyon
Lucca
Lucca
87/100 (640 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Risotto
Salmon
Pesto
Pork
Sandwiches
Pasta
Salad
Scallops
Sit down
Italian
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Lucca is top notch! My sister recently held her wedding and reception at Lucca. They were so great to work with from start to finish. The food is..."
Kristin Minnehan Percival
"The food was so delicious and the price point is extremely reasonable for the portion sizes you receive. Each course was so good, I can't name a..."
Nik Warren
"Fantastic food and service. This place is a hidden gem. I will be..."
Don Ferguson
"It was one best meals both my husband and I have ever had. 4 courses for $40 each course excellent on there own. You could not go anywhere else..."
Jeanette Slinker
"Quiet , comfortable and the finest food and service ! This place Mr Logsdon has created is a gem..."
Gary Gentry
"Had lunch today and was impressed. The spiced chicken sandwich was delicious, and large enough to take half to go. It was served with a generous..."
Shawna Hughes
"Thank you Steve. The food, service, and atmosphere were all excellent! The waitress was excellent as well thank you very much! Will definitely be..."
Donald Easton
"What a beautiful evening with great people, great service and great..."
Wayne Conway
"Fantastic food, wine and service. Priced reasonably for the quality of food you get. Excellent atmosphere. We'll definitely be back. Never been..."
Chris Riley
"First visit & definitely not the last. Had the Pappardelle with Salmon & it was cooked perfectly. Lovely presentation, great customer service &..."
Tami Holubar
"Loved my first Lucca lunch experience!! It was the perfect start to our girls day. The food and service were great, and if you're a coffee lover,..."
Lindi Trowbridge
"Unique dining experience that you get any night of the week in Des Moines. Prix fixe dinners are rare around Des Moines so its alway's nice to come..."
Gabe Nanaziashvili
"Love this place. Eat there every time I am in town. Always great..."
Cary Fuchs
"Amazing! The perfect amount of food and everything we had to perfectly cooked. Love this..."
Dani Ulferts
"Great space and great food. A must stop when visiting..."
Michelle Hill
"Great service, good atmosphere and the food was delicious! My new favorite restaurant for..."
Brittney Bielfelt
"One of the best places in Des Moines. Perfect for date..."
Dustin Shingledecker
"Delicious food, intimate environment, great..."
Sarah Duff
"I love eating here. The food has always been excellent and I love the seasonally changing price fixe..."
Joe Loughmiller
"Excellent four course fixed menu. Everything we ordered was great. What set the experience apart was the impeccable service. The ambiance is very..."
Ojas Gokhale
"My friends took me here for my birthday a few months ago and wow, everything was so good!!! The portions were honestly perfect. Definitely one of my..."
Melinda Bianchi
"Lucca (Thu, 03/24) The Dinner Club is working our way through our looooong list of places we want to attend.  And, most all of us were first-timers..."
Elisha Birkenholtz
"Wonderful relaxing dining experience. Food was wonderful and wine..."
Lori Slings
"Our special anniversary getaway weekend was capped off with a great meal at Lucca. The price fixe menu was perfect and each course provided us with..."
M K
"Amazing pasta! Two times I have gone now during lunch to order the Salmon pasta. It's only $13 which I believe is a great deal. The food came out in..."
Kayleigh DeRosier
"Amazing service, courteous staff and great food! Scallops were so delicious. Not one bad thing to say about our first time experience..."
Sam Modde
"Fantastic service, very friendly staff! Food is perfect with right amount of portions, you don't leave feeling stuffed. Ambience is relaxing for..."
Tonya Hamilton (Tonn)
Trellis
Trellis
87/100 (225 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Soups
Soups
Vegan Options
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Pesto
Sandwiches
Pasta
Salad
American
Soups
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Outdoor Seating
Lunch
Mid-range
"This place is a gem. I wanted a quick bite before a meeting and sat at the bar. I couldn’t make up my mind on a salad or the Tuscan chicken soup..."
John M. Krantz
"Food so good! New menu and they forgot the chicken in the primavera...so they brought us a whole plate of chicken and veggies from their soup (which..."
Matthew Frederick Kramer
"What a refuge on a rainy day! Excellent pasta and soup - great value too! Everything was so fresh, served quickly, with attentive service. The Iowa..."
Laurie Boussemaere Elliott
"What a wonderful surprise I found in this cafe! I really enjoyed my lunch or a very cold day I decided to visit Botanical Garden, hadn't been there..."
Lynn Downey
"Healthier, filling, and full of flavor. Pleasantly surprised on my first visit! Good service..."
Justin Dean Snyder
"My absolute favorite lunch place in town. The food is always wonderful. The servers are nice and happy. And it's in a beautiful..."
Michele Millard Eaton
"Denise and I had the BEST time!! The sun was setting, the staff was A-mazing, the owners as kind & welcoming as your greatest friends, the mimosas..."
Becky Archer Sage
"My family and I were over the top surprised with the quality of food here at the Botanical Gardens. What a gem! We will make sure to stop back again..."
Stevie Toomey
"We enjoyed a fantastic evening at this lovely venue last week for our daughters rehearsal dinner and it was FIRST CLASS! I can't decide if I liked..."
Holli Wilson Job
"Excellent place for lunch! Our first visit and it was lovely..."
James D Moos Jr
"Wonderful boutique restaurant with tasty gourmet food, excellent staff and an inviting..."
Diana Breuer Lewis
"Wonderful foood and beautiful atmosphere! I am looking forward to celebrating my daughters birthday..."
Kendra Erkamaa
"I cannot say enough great things about Trellis. Exquisite food, wonderful staff and the ambiance of the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden combine..."
Jonathan Brendemuehl
"The breakfast here is amazing, the price point is great and there is nothing else in the country felivering this quality food every single time you..."
Ethan Bridglal
"So sweet and quaint! Wonderful and quick service. Lunch was delightful! Food options were not the typical but we're quite..."
Kathy Wells
"I went to Trellis Cafe for the first time today, and it was absolutely amazing! Brilliant flavor combinations, beautiful presentation, and wonderful..."
tabatha nelson
"I was SO impressed with this little cafe at the Botanical Garden Center. Healthy and fresh options. Cauliflower soup was creamy and delicious and the..."
Catie Sonneville
"Lovely little place where the menu changes monthly. Located in the heart of the Garden, it offers great food and excellent..."
Jay Warren
"Very much enjoyed the menu items I ordered. Curried Carrot soup and the artichoke heart and spiced honey..."
David Lekwa
"The food is incredible and the owner is superb. If you haven't eaten here, you need to make it a priority! Everything is fresh, local, and reasonably..."
Sarah Rebecca Macbeth-Nuzum
Maccabee's Glatt Kosher Deli
Maccabee's Glatt Kosher Deli
87/100 (458 ratings)
Restaurants
Specialty Food Market
Deli
Deli
Kosher
Kosher
Dinner
Lunch
Sandwiches
Corned Beef
Fast food
Deli
Reservations
Seating
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
El Bait Shop
El Bait Shop
86/100 (2378 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
American
American
Bar
Pub
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Salad
Wings
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Burrito
Sandwiches
Nachos
Burger
Fish
Tater tots
Sit down
American
Bar
Pub
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Live Music
Dinner
Late Night
Lunch
Drinks
Cheap Eats
"Bar far the best craft beer bar I have ever been too! Over 265 taplines of amazing beer only.... only one line had bud light lol, the rest were all..."
Shayn Luinstra
"This place rocks! Great food (the broasted chicken is to die for!!!) and no shortage of beer options. Over 180 varieties on tap! Night 2 was beef..."
Trent Hobbs
"Great selection of beer & excellent food. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. If you are not a beer connoisseur check out next door. Both are great..."
Shaun P. Greene
"I’ve been to a LOT of craft beer places and this is by far the best. Exceptionally attentive staff (Ed), amazing beer selection, great location..."
Dave Cole
"This place was awesome. Great selection of beers and good eats too. Has a “dive bar” feel (a good thing) but very clean with a great..."
Nate Rohulich
"Where else are you going to get a spam sandwich and an upscale beer. The decor is total dive bar, but the drinks were cold and the food was fast and..."
Tim Allison
"The jalapeno bacon wrapped tots were amazing! The beer selection is out of this world and the staff is great at helping you find the beer of your..."
Jim Bain
"Best beer selection in the country and great food too!!! Staff is always friendly and knows their..."
Jeremy Yoder
"My husband and I own a small bar/restaurant and are always looking for cool new places to try when we are out of town and we are sure glad we found..."
Haylee Junck
"If you're looking for a huge (I mean HUGE) selection of local crafts, this is your place! All set out on a 7-page listing with city of origin, type,..."
Lory Rieger
"Great service and beer selection is phenomenal. I actually love their menu, really enjoy the fried..."
Hilary Mallett
"What an awesome place right here in Des Moines! Super friendly staff roomy super comfortable atmosphere great food and tons and tons of beer on tap..."
Tristan
"Only in Des Moines for a quick trip but I can honestly say this bar is my absolute favorite bar I’ve been to! The workers are some of the kindest..."
Ariana Arralde
"262+ beers/ciders/seltzer’s on tap. The bartender was very attentive, friendly and offered some fantastic advice on what to try. We left with 2..."
Katie Herrmann
"Great craft beer selection. Gets really loud between the music and a big crowd. I'd go back..."
Jessica Fearington
"With well over 200 taps, if you know what you like, it is impossible not to find a beer you like! The worst part is, there is probably 10 beers you..."
Attilio Lospinoso
"El Bait Shop is a non-negotiable stop every time we're in Des Moines. We love the atmosphere, the beer selection, and the location. We've always had..."
Sydney Taylor
"Amazing place. 225 beers on tap from across the country, great food, you can’t find a better bar in Iowa or about..."
Kerry Olson
Smokey D's Bbq
Smokey D's Bbq
86/100 (1779 ratings)
Quick Bites
Gluten Free Options
American
Barbecue
Barbecue
American
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mac and cheese
Ribs
French Fries
Nachos
Toasts
Sandwiches
Pork Tenderloin
Pork
Beef
Pasta
Salad
Wings
Sit down
American
Barbecue
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Television
Private Dining
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
Jesse's Embers
Jesse's Embers
86/100 (1023 ratings)
Restaurants
Steakhouse
American
Steakhouse
American
Dinner
Lunch
French Dip
Sandwiches
Burger
Beef
Salad
Ribs
Sit down
Steakhouse
American
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I had never dine here. My girl friend Julie had been there and was very special. I really enjoyed the food and service exceeded our expectations. ..."
Bob Darr
"The food was ok if you like bland flavors. My wife and youngest son both had steak, good portion, cooked perfectly, but not any seasonings. I had..."
Josh Heath
"Dinner was so good I didn't even have any leftovers. 5 stars for that reason. I had the 7oz filet mignon, loaded baked potato, and a salad with..."
Ms. Christina
"The bartender, Joe was great and very funny! The food was so amazing, i had the Cajun shrimp appetizer as a meal with a baked potato, and oh my i was..."
Ashley Dykes-Nielsen
"Was in town and tried this place out. Food and service was top notch. At at the bar and the bartender Joe was really friendly and made sure we had..."
Michael O'Keefe
"Great atmosphere and staff was awesome. Our steaks were cooked perfect, they were delicious. ..."
itsme zd
Gateway Market & Cafe
Gateway Market & Cafe
85/100 (967 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Cafe
American
American
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Pad Thai
Sandwiches
Burger
Salad
Sit down
American
Café
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We love Gateway! We eat there several times a week and it never disappoints. Our favorite part is the ability to choose a bottle of wine from the..."
Cyndi Magnani
"Gateway Market is cheerful, modern upscale grocery store nestled in the historic Sherman hills Neighborhood. It offers an eclectic assortment of..."
Chris Nelson
"My daughter"s wedding was at Hoyt Sherman, January 28th, ceremony and reception. Gateway Market catering served the appetizers post ceremony and..."
Mary Chadwick
"I have grabbed items from the case before to take home, but yesterday was my first time eating there. My friends and I sat on the patio. We had great..."
Annette Allender
"My fiancé had flowers delivered to my work from the floral department yesterday. I just wanted to say how wonderful the floral arrangement was. It..."
Keelia Paulsen
"The beer guy with curly hair and a red beard gives great recommendations. Never steers me..."
Denna Morgan
"Probably the best burger in town. I've never been disappointed with any facet of this place. Last-meal-on-Earth..."
Steven Christiansen
"One of my favorite places visit for fresh organic food and for fresh flowers and herbs. It's always a wonderful..."
Joanna Lee Kyte
"The food was excellent and we are still getting compliments several months later. They catered our wedding this summer and it was the best choice we..."
Addie Hatch
"Always delicious pastries there. From their cafe' menu, I enjoy the spicy peanut salad -..."
Traci Klein Shoemaker
"This was my second visit and was delighted again by the food! The customer service was too notch as well!! I will be back again..."
Merchon Andersen
"Nice place to spend an evening. There are many options provided to explore different wines and food. They allow customers to purchase wine and food -..."
Shane Cox
"Great store! Loved the selection of food products and they have a hot buffet bar too where you can get something good and hot to go! And quite a nice..."
Andy Tassy
"This is a really nice place and so nice to have it close by UnityPoint while my boyfriend is hospitalized. Their hot food bar meatloaf, mac and..."
M R
"Great spot for esoteric finds, can be limiting for more daily grocery shopping due to lack of selection and higher prices. Very odd phenomenon, most..."
Jared Brees (geek)
"Specific dietary needs ? Variety of snacks or grilling options , salad’s? They’ve got a market cafe with good food to eat there or to go and..."
John Tyler
Mullets
Mullets
85/100 (974 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Bar
Pub
American
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Pork
Pancakes
Meatloaf
Salad
Ribs
Burrito
Nachos
Sandwiches
Burger
French Toast
Breakfast Burrito
Toasts
Omelette
Biscuits and gravy
Fish
Sit down
Bar
Pub
American
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Definitely a gem. The place was packed but still got right in with an awesome seat. The staff was super friendly and very attentive without that..."
Jennifer Smart
"Great food and drinks. The owner and is his wife are awesome people too. The best part was they had some service members in the house and one was..."
Luke Dyer
"Mullets is never a disappointment. The food is incredible and very fairly priced! The staff is excellent! Our store has partnered with them to..."
Tom Hudson
"The service was awesome and food was even better Alisha was our server and she was so awesome! Very fast and attentive we come often and she was the..."
Hannah Warnell
"The food was outstanding and the service was superb even in the extreme heat on the top level of the deck. Wish I would have gotten his name. Mullets..."
Renee Gibson
"Mullets rules. Excellent staff and the food is great. Is this 50 characters yet?..."
James Biehn
"Thank you to the owner/GM that was so generous to our Air National Guard members today for lunch. We thank you for your service as well. The food..."
Grant Gooch
"Great food, and great service!! Have a great drink menu as well!!! Will definitely be..."
Logan M Carlton
"Our server Helen was amazing. She took care of us throughout the night and made us feel at home. � Even though the bands were supposed to play..."
Dawn Parizek
"Awesome food and great service. Unusual to have such great breakfast food in a bar.... but don’t be put off by..."
Eliza Howard Winfrey
"Best breakfast menu I’ve ever seen! Meatloaf Hash Browns are..."
Marty Flatau
"Great brunch spot!! They had us put in our names, grab drinks, and wait in the car. Which was fun still. We got in on a Saturday about 11 after a 45..."
Emily Blair
"The Bloody Mary flight wasn't bad, but truth be told, I didn't really like that they weren't over ice. I'm just not used to them that way, so it..."
Rebecca Garr (Becca)
"This little restaurant has a LOT of character. It's a wooden, cabin-like building, perfect for its lakeside location. There is large bar seating area..."
Kathleen Dudley
"This is an absolutely wonderful restaurant and bar !! I was there on the evening of the 4th fireworks and my breakfast with my companion Lilly is..."
James Lemker
"Nice for dinner. Quiet Saturday. We had bloody Mary flight, sweet potater tots w/marshmallow sauce, buffalo wings, and chicken and waffles. Would..."
Amanda Lee
"BY FAR, one of our favorite breakfast and lunch place in the Des Moines area. Great prices, some of the nicest staff, and delicious food with..."
Brittany Roseke
Sonny's Pizza Bistro
Sonny's Pizza Bistro
85/100 (904 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Pizza
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Pepperoni and Italian Sausage
Pesto
Chicken Alfredo Fettuccine
Pulled Pork
Bruschetta & Hamburger Mushroom Pizza
Chocolate cake
Sicilian Shrimp Pasta
Pizza special
Italian Sausage and Pineapple Pizza
Steak & Cheese Pizza
Focaccia Bread
Cheese Bread
Charcuterie board
Lemon Drop
Chicken Romano
Sandwiches
Supreme Pizza
Chef Salad
Shrimp
Vodka Lemonade
Special Pizza
Cheesecake
Pasta
Salad and Soup
Salad
Sit down
Italian
Pizza
Serves Alcohol
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Love it! Small little place in Saylorville. Top five pizza places in Des Moines. I've heard some much about this place the past few years. It was..."
BJHawkeye
"Great Experience. First time visitor this week, my wife and I absolutely loved this place. I ordered the basic sausage pizza (what I always..."
Twollenzien
"Such a welcome addition to the dining scene up north. Food and service is excellent. Love the cavatelli and the pizza. Owners are really good at this..."
Jackie
"Very friendly, pleasant environment. Ordered the Italian Meats specialty pizza and were extremely pleased. Price was very affordable. Definitive one..."
Joe
"Now this is pizza!!!. Sonny's can be a little bit hard to find, but search it out if you love pizza!Nice crispy crust, great sauce, a nice..."
Cutekid
"This is a great neighborhood find! They can only seat about 40 but I love it. I have never been disappointed by anything on the..."
Zeta Ups
"The service was over the top and I think they were all embarrassed for the condition of the first pizza. And they did the right thing by getting me..."
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Smitty's Tenderloin Shop
Smitty's Tenderloin Shop
83/100 (3411 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Diner
Diner
American
Dinner
Lunch
Double Cheeseburger
Crispy chicken
Deep Fried Mushrooms
mozzarella sticks
Chocolate Shake
Fish Sandwich
Small Cheeseburger
Handmade Onion Rings
Funnel Cake Fries
Jalapeño Munchers
King Tenderloin Sandwich
Chili Cheese Loin
Sandwiches
Burger
Small King Loin
Deep Fried Curds
Jack Burger Cheese Curds and Chicken Sandwich
Pork Tenderloin
Breaded Fried Mushrooms
Pork
Potato Rounds
Root Beer
Pork Sandwich
Chicken Nuggets
American
Diner
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"We had supper here last night, fantastic food and service!!!! Tenderloins were delicious and huge, cheesy bacon fries were awesome!! We would..."
Lyn Ross Pickett
"Was there during the week. From Long Island and only my first tenderloin sandwich..Awesome although the King was so big It was a bit tough for me to..."
Michael Sacco
"I grew up in Iowa and have lived in Hawaii for the past 36 years. Every trip back to Iowa I head straight to Smitty's from the airport. I'll be..."
John Toillion
"You will never have a Tenderloin this great in Des Moines or any place..."
Kenny Phipps
"The Tenderloin is sooooo D-E-L-I-O-U-S!!! The environment was sooooo BAD!!!!!!!! even though there were decent and nutritious food. It was Sooooo..."
Maria Bui Nguyen
"Excellent experience! Great food! Super friendly staff! Can’t believe we haven’t been here before..."
Kassey Fehrmann
"Awesome, huge tenderloins and very friendly down-home type service. Can’t believe it’s taken me so long to try this place. One of my new..."
Carlene Lutz
"Best pork tenderloin EVER !! Friendly staff. Nostalgic “50”s..."
Nanci Gowell Blanchard
"This place is the best in the Midwest. Everything was just..."
Michael Chartier
"First time to Smitty's. Brother lives in WDM, and so my dad, my brother and myself went to check it out. We all got the tenderloins with fries..."
Kevin Taco Moore
"Best tenderloin I have had. Onion rings were great as well. We will definitely be coming back to eat. Customer service was the best I have had in..."
Kasey Thomas
"Loved this little slice of heaven in Des Moines, tenderloin done perfectly with homemade onion rings and a malt. Yummy!..."
Corey Hapgood
"This place is great, unbelievably tender pork tenderloins! One redeeming thing about Des..."
Ken Burns
Palmer's Deli & Market
Palmer's Deli & Market
83/100 (270 ratings)
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"Great sandwiches, not just the usual run of the mill but also some interesting recipes/combinations that just really work! They also had other great..."
Melinda Bianchi
"Good homemade sandwiches, soups, and salads. Nice local..."
Marie Abraham
"Most awesome experience my sandwich was awesome first time in and I am very..."
Donna Noel
"Friendly skilled staff and amazing food, wish they were open longer..."
Ruie Noel
"Food was absolutely great place to grab a quick sandwich or..."
Michael Metzen
"Palmer's is always delicious. A legit deli in downtown Des Moines. The salads are fresh and the sandwiches are stuffed full. Make sure you get a..."
Sprockets Monkey
"Absolutely loved my experience here. The staff were extremely friendly and went out of their way to make sure you were served well. Very efficient..."
Babatunde Agbaje