Jimmy's Gourmet Dogs is located in the Merle Hay Mall food court…read more I took advantage of the grand opening sale today. $2 dogs from 1100 AM - 100 PM. Ordered the Colin (pretty close to a classic Chicago dog), the Ruby, a Dallas and a Coke... $7.00 before tip. I'm a Merle Hay Mall food court fan (Vietnam Cafe, Lazize, Tamale's Industry, etc.). So with that and a great sale (along with Bath and Body Works semi-annual sale)... I had to check Jimmy's out. The girlfriend ordered a Dallas dog, a Casey dog (without BBQ sauce) and a bottle of water. The hot dogs come as advertised. Big all beef hot dogs, nice soft buns, and topped as described on the menu. My favorite was probably the Dallas. A classic chili cheese dog with onions. Though I could of used a knife along with the plastic fork. Lifting it as is was almost an impossibility. A bit of a good problem in a way... I only ended up wearing some of it. Thankfully the dogs came with a pretty good sized handful of napkins. The dogs were cooked perfectly. Not over and not under. A nice pop when you bit into them. The toppings didn't overpower the dogs and you could taste everything. It was a nice balance. We parked by the ramp on the East side of the food court. Had a short wait to order and a short wait for our food. Service was good. Typical for what you would experience at a food court. The product itself is a good product. They also offer fries and cheese fries as well non-fountain drinks. I'd be more likely to return if the individual regular price was a little bit lower, or if there was a combo/basket price. This is a new business and my guess is they will find out what works best for them, the market area they are in, and adjust accordingly. I'll be watching them because the food was good and I'm a sucker for a good hot dog... While we were eating the mall experienced a little bit of a water related incident flooding part of the floor and blocking our path back to the car. We exited to the West and had a nice romantic walk around Kohl's back to the ramp. https://www.facebook.com/jimmysdogsdsm

My brother brought me a Chicago dog. Having grown up there, I am always excited to try something…read morefrom my childhood. The toppings were mostly relish with a few raw onions. While the relish was good and very bright green like I expected, a true Chicago dog has a lot more onions. It also had mustard, a pickle, tomatoes and hot chilies all on a poppy seed bun. Maybe because it sat in the car for the ride from the mall to my house, the bread wasn't steamed and it was huge. I didn't mind that too much because the hot dog itself was really big. But, unfortunately, it was also completely flavorless. I expected a Vienna dog but that was something else because Vienna dogs add a nice touch of saltiness and have a distinct bite to them. This one had none of those. When taking a bite large enough to get the bread, meat and toppings, all I could taste was the toppings and the bread. The meat seemed like an afterthought when it should have been the star. Because of its size it was filling but I doubt I will get one again because the flavor was lacking.

# Ted's Coney Island: Where Hot Dogs Go to Party!…read more Hey food lovers! Wanna know where to score some seriously awesome grub? Buckle up, 'cause I'm about to spill the beans on Ted's Coney Island! ## Location, Location, Location Just a hop, skip, and a jump from downtown. Perfect for when those hot dog cravings hit (and we all know they do)! ## The Goods - Coney dogs that'll make your taste buds do a happy dance - Traditional hot dogs that are anything but basic - Gyros so good, you'll think you've teleported to Greece (Opa!) ## Why Ted's Rocks 1. Service with a smile (and maybe a cheesy hot dog joke or two) 2. Food that arrives faster than you can say "I'm hungry" 3. Prices that won't make your wallet cry 4. Old-school A-frame building that's like stepping into a time machine (minus the flux capacitor) ## Spice It Up! Feeling adventurous? Ask for extra peppers and turn that meal into a flavor fiesta! Look, life's too short for boring food. So next time you're in the mood for a good ol' fashioned hot dog (or three), head to Ted's. It's where the cool kids go to get their coney on! P.S. If you don't yelp your perfectly topped dog, did you even really visit? Just saying! . I swear I was there...

You gotta love the chilly goodness of an old fashioned "Coney Dog." The taste of a fair favorite…read morewith onion rings puts you in the spirit of sitting back and dreaming of all the fun foods of your childhood. The "Coney Meal" allows you to sample delicious onion rings and very saucy cold slaw with a twist of satisfying flavors. Service at the drive thru is quick and dished out with a wholesome voice that resonates welcome and do come again.

This is a happening and fun place. The zombie theme is a lot of fun. The photos with the zombies…read moreare in the hallway that separate them from people trying to dine in a way that I appreciate and reflects a thoughtful layout. I was delighted that they had vegetarian chili as a regular menu item and it was good. The burger was good too. Portions are a little on the small side, but they're also not that expensive. If I lived in this area, I would definitely come back.

Sat in the dining area for the first time. Had to show a friend visiting DSM one of our more…read more'eclectic' dining venues. I'd say this is right where Zombie burger falls. Probably not the best food you've had in your life, but it is unique. I was impressed with the fries being better than I'd expected. The staff is professional and very helpful! Nothing to complain about from their service.

If you are looking for a good and tasty smash burger drive over to Lachele's on Ingersoll in DSM…read more The chef team serves up hot, fresh, well seasoned made to order burgers that check all the boxes for a meaty smash burger in an atmosphere that is neighborhood friendly with a very casual vibe, limited street and back parking, small dine in area at a very reasonable burger rate for the area.

Lachele's is a classic DSM spot you have you to try. Atmosphere is a small diner, burgers are…read moregreat. I went vegan 2 years ago and haven't eaten there since then, until I found out they had a vegan burger. Normally would give a 5 star for their menu, but had to notch it down a bit for the vegan burger. When I go to a burger place I want the full greasy experience. They have a vegetable forward burger that just doesn't mimic the real experience. So while I appreciated it, and it was solid and left me wanting more. Truly I just wanted a smash impossible burger with their seasoning. They also serve it on Texas toast, which I wish they'd have an actual bun too. Tots are vegan naturally, and they make great tots. Overall I love Lachele's, but with a few tweaks they could really nail it.

Nice quaint little restaurant, seats about 20-25 people. The waitstaff were awesome, very friendly…read more They gave great recommendations and descriptions on what to eat, I ordered the queen tenderloin with chili and onions and a side of onion rings and my coworker that was with me ordered a queen tenderloin and a side of onion rings. I hadn't eaten there since I was a child and it was cool to talk with them about it. Food was on point and would definitely recommend!

Well a local sent us to this place for tenderloin. This looks like a diner from the 50s. I loved…read morethe gal that took our order and provided the history of the restaurant. Obviously we had to try the tenderloin sandwich, she then talked up the coney dog so we had to try that too and then finally she sold us on the onion rings, thinly slice and boy were they delicious. The are great to eat in, but limited seating, I could also tell there were many regulars and a pretty busy to go service also. Definitely a piece of history when in Des Moines

Thao and Kara welcomed us to our first visit to the Smoking Goat Pub like we were family. We…read morestumbled upon this place through a different channel, and decided to give it a try. We are so glad we did. The atmosphere is a dicey but very clean and the vibe looks like a great time. It was a quiet afternoon but the ladies went out of their way to make us feel like we belonged. This visit was only for a couple of cocktails but we saw some food come from the kitchen and it looked on point! Kara made a tasty treat and shared it with some of at the bar and that sealed the deal! We will be back in to give it a shot. I will update my review on the food after that! See you soon!

Stopped in for lunch, had the (really good) house specialty burger. The service was excellent and…read morethe staff was friendly. Didn't get to sample any of their beers but the selection was definitely appealing.

Decided to try Hessen Haus before a show at the Civic Center…read more Went with the Fish & Chicken with Chips. Two pieces of cod, two pieces of chicken, and French fries. The fish is better than the Mile. Light, Crisp Breading with flaky cod fish. The curry sauce is very nice & add a surprising flavor that was so good. It's definitely oily, but hot and fresh. The breading stayed on and I love how it was crisp. The chicken is very good, tender and juicy with the crispy breading. I love this combo to be able try each. The fries were good as well, but just a distraction from the fish & chicken. I feel they could drain some of the oil off the food would help. For lunch it was plenty of food. The service was good and it wasn't very busy. Would definitely come back for the Fish or Chicken & Chips.

A unique Braverian-themed restaurant that includes a bar, and it is a longtime Des Moines staple…read more Our server, Karina, was really good, and she helped us navigate a complicated, unfamiliar menu. Really liked the Bavarian Stroganoff, which was delicious and one of their most popular options. Enjoyed German Meatloaf from a family member's plate, and the Pretzel Basket was great! German Chocolate Cake was great, but enormous. Topped it with French vanilla ice cream. Also enjoyed a side of German Potsto Salad. My only complaint is that the bar leaks well into the eating area, and our table was drowned out by a loud nearby group who were drunk and prevented us from having any level of conversation. That lessened the experience considerably.

Momma Moody's recently brought their operation to our work site. Everything was pre-cooked and in…read morewarmers. They assembled the items and finished them in a commercial type toaster oven. The "Momma Moody" - Ground Beef, Italian Sausage, Mozzarella cheese, Jalapenos or Banana Peppers on a Hoagie Bun. No Porkin Around!! - Ground Beef, Italian Turkey Sausage, Mozzarella cheese, Jalapenos or Banana Peppers on a Hoagie Bun. Nacho Momma's Grinder - Nacho Style: Crispy French Fries, Choice of Grinder Meat, Nacho Cheese, Sour Cream, Salsa and Jalapenos or Mild Peppers. Kickin it "Keto-Style" Grinder - Stuffed Bell Peppers with your choice of meat. Ground Beef & Italian Sausage or Ground Beef & Italian Turkey Sausage smothered with Mozzarella Cheese. Great service and not a long wait! They accepted payment via cash, Venmo, CashApp, and ApplePay which made things nice and convenient. Check out their web site and Facebook page. Good stuff!

From the owner: Momma Moody’s- Home of the Original Italian Grinder!…read more Whether you like it fully loaded or if you are watching your waistline, we've got what you need at Momma Moody's Grinders.