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    B-Bop's

    3.5 (42 reviews)
    InexpensiveBurgers
    Open 10:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Good for kids

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    Double cheeseburger with fries
    Andrew P.

    Fun old timey burger joint. Was hankering for some protein and looked up burger joints near the Costco after a haul of groceries. This establishment is a low frills 50s style diner serving burger classics and fries. Employee uniforms match the era and the taste was classic. There's a patio area outside and decent seating inside, though it does get filled up during the lunch rush. Food came out hot and quick and employees were friendly. Double with fries and drink. If you're in the DSM area, I would mark this as my preferred fast food burger chain. The quality for the category is great and the taste is classic. It hits the spot and I don't have any complaints. Ate everything in the bag and left no crumb.

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    Mary T.

    According to Yelp, I frequent fast food and burgers the most. I am finally getting around to reviewing B-Bop's and my experience last month. Yep, stats don't lie. I was at my first Iowa Wild game. It would end at roughly 9 pm. It was actually much sooner because the Wild ended up losing that night. To dull the pain of seeing this defeat, I needed to grab some dinner afterwards. I did a quick search for food near the hotel where I was staying in West Des Moines and B-Bop's stood out. Likely the most research that I have ever done at a hockey game, I realized that it was a local burger chain in Des Moines, with a couple of stores in Ames, roughly an hour north of the city. Perfect! I wanted a burger. The lineup of burgers on the menu made my mouth water by default. There was an insanely hefty 3/4-pound burger. How do you eat a three-patty hamburger without overstretching your mouth and not smooshing it down?! There were a few items that also caught my attention on the menu: - Quarter-pound pork loin fritter - Sloppy Joe slider - Chili I knew that I had found an eatery that was up my alley. It had everything that I love about a burger joint and more. I drove over here after the game. I used the drive-thru. There was one person ahead of me, which allowed me to scan the menu again and see what I wanted. I had a nice man take my order over the speaker. I got the quarter-pound bacon cheese deluxe burger, with fries and a Diet Pepsi. At the pickup window, I paid for my meal with a credit card. It was a smooth transaction. I got my drink first, followed by a paper bag of food. I thanked the man and headed back to the hotel. I chowed down when I returned to my room. The quarter-pound burger was a decent size. The beef patty was large and yummy. It tasted fresh and was seasoned nicely. You get lots of toppings on your burger. Mine had ketchup, mustard, onion, pickle, lettuce, tomato, bacon, mayonnaise, bacon, and American cheese. The bacon stood out. They were long, crunchy strips of bacon. This place was generous with the bacon that barely fit in the container. A toasted sesame bun held everything together. It was perfect. I had the fries. They were yummy. They weren't overly crispy, which I didn't mind at this hour. They were definitely still hot and lightly seasoned with salt. Yum! My Diet Pepsi washed everything down. It was cold and refreshing on an unseasonably warm October day. It felt like summer. I loved grabbing grub here after the hockey game. I hope to return for more good eats the next time I'm in Des Moines. (454)

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    Nicole O.

    Was in town for the weekend and this place was right next to our hotel. I was so excited to get to try it - as it looks like a CLASSIC! I was not disappointed. The ordering was quick & simple, and the food came out fast. I got a BLT + fries & drink. It was so good! Super cheap and definitely a good choice when looking for classic dinner ish burgers and chicken.

    Double 1/2 lb cheeseburger
    Adrienne N.

    I've been here twice now through the drive through and it's always been super speedy. Staff are friendly. They do have seating inside though if you want to sit down. My burgers have always been nice and juicy with the perfect ratio of lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese on top of a nice fluffy sesame bun. The fries are good too. Would recommend it if you're craving a fast food burger. It might even be just as good as In-N-Out (if you've had it before).

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    Heather S.

    Great food! Friendly service! Forgot to take photo of the food, but the bacon burger and slider were delicious. Fries were fresh and perfectly salted.

    Danny N.

    One of the best burger, fry, and shake spots in the continental US. Get a burger, add cheese, dip your fries in your chocolate shake and you'll leave happy. In-N-Out would get run out of Iowa fr.

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    B Bops is always a quick yummy bite but it gives me stomach pains at night. Still delicious and worth it.

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    Fish sandwich no good ! McDonald's much better. Too crispy and too well done . Not much fish in it

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    This place has great cheeseburger and amazing service by the employees. I wish we had this in Cedar Valley.

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    Fantastic food, the fries are far superior to most restaurants and their burgers are very tasty.

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    Decent burger, but non-recyclable styrofoam containers? Really?? Won't go back til THAT changes!

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    Not good. Burger tastes like propane. Fries are average. Got sick from food, but didn't even enjoy it enough while eating it to finish it.

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    Cooper's on 5th

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    (227 reviews)
    4.4 mi
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    It's lunch and now you find yourself driving toward that icon spot of Cooper's on 5th in Valley…read moreJunction to savor that delicious Cajun Meatloaf Meltdown Sandwich- Simply Delicious. My only issue is food temperature---while served eye appealing it was just warm -- work on food temperature control -- the sweet potato fries were awesome and the egg rolls with barbecue sauce and sausage were solid. Jeffrey -- my wait staffer-- bar mixologist-- made me a Lavender Lemonade Mocktail and it was every bit as good as a "Mr Pibbs." The soft music cascading in the background provided the serene feeling to allow me to play message catch up by iPhone and a tab, or utilize the quiet spot to socialize with great company. This space gives you a choice for fun socialization.

    It's been 3 years since I last reviewed here, but it's still one of our regular stops and doesn't…read moredissapoint! Intimate, dark atmosphere inside, and brighter (and often warmer!) out back on the patio. Meatloaf and Salmon entrees are regulars for us, but we've tried almost every sandwich and many of the other entrees, and they are always full of flavor and delicious. Salads are fresh and have very good quality lettuce and veggies. Dressings are good as well. Small bar with drop in seating, but it pays to get a reservation. They currently use Toast to take reservations and you'll get a reminder the day prior to your visit. Walk in's often find it challenging to squeeze in here! Service is always good and the bartenders make a good drink.

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    Limited seating
    Limited seating
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    Waitress was pleasant and attentive. Place has a really fun beach theme going--even the handles to…read morethe bathroom look like they belong on a dock. We went there right as they opened during the week. Hubby had a beer that was a dollar off and we each ordered sandwiches that were the special. I had a Cuban, which was tasty and came with crinkle fries. I brought half home. Husband's meatball sub was good and came with fries as well. He enjoyed the sauce. Great lunch place. Sandwiches are $15+ with a side of fries.

    This was a place that I really wanted to love. I love bar/restaurants that have a large outdoor…read moretiki bar type of atmosphere like this place does. Everything started good as we were in a large group and were seated promptly. Our waitress then took our drink and appetizer orders. I ordered the gallon of nachos to share with the table and a draft beer. Our table received waters and our initial drinks fairly quickly. That's where it ended. Our waitress was pretty much non existent after that. After about an hour waiting, I had to hunt the waitress down to get another beer and our gallon of nachos still had not arrived. Another member of our party had ordered a bucket of Yuenling Flight beers for a special they had an advertised sign right at the entrance for $17.76 as a celebration for the 250th of the US. The waitress was unaware of this special and had to get approval with her manager to get the special. About an hour and 30 minutes into our arrival, a server (not our waitress) began dripping off our food entree orders but no nachos yet. At this time, I cancelled the nachos with this server as it was intended to be an appetizer to snack on for the table as we waited on our food and had drinks. Our waitress finally appeared a short time later to explain that out nachos were almost ready when we cancelled them. It was too late though and my entree was delivered. This review would have been less than a 3 except the food saved it. I had the beef Philly with onions and cheese whiz sauce with fries and it was very good. Others at our table enjoyed their food as well. One thing I noticed was that our waitress was wearing a beverage around her neck that we later found out was a "painkiller" alcoholic drink. It was mostly empty when she first took our drink and appetizer order and refilled later. I suspect she was enjoying her drinks more than helping our table. She was friendly though. If this place works harder on their service, this would be a great place to visit.

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    We went to Boulder Tap House in Ankeny with a party of five and a half -- Kim and I, three of my…read morekids, and my one-month-old granddaughter. We sat at a high top with a bench, and it actually worked really well for having the baby with us. Drinks and waters came out efficiently, and our waitress was kind and courteous. The food did take a little while, but everything came out together, which I appreciate with a larger table. My fries were room temperature when they arrived, but they quickly replaced them with piping hot ones, so no real complaint there. Our table had a good mix: the Pulled Pork Sandwich for $12.99, Crispy Chicken Wrap for $14.99, Tequila Lime Chicken Tacos for $14.99, BTH Classic Smash Burger for $14.99, and a medium order of house-made boneless wings for $16.99. No one complained, which is usually a pretty good sign with our crew. The restaurant was clean, fairly busy, and all the staff we interacted with were friendly. Drink prices seemed reasonable too. We were also able to hang out and visit for quite a while without feeling rushed, which made it a really nice family stop. It is close to home, the food was good, and my daughter picked up the bill for Father's Day, so that made it taste even better. We will definitely be back.

    Food was good, service was amazing and it was very quiet, we were there on a Tuesday…read moreafternoon...the music was great!

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    Toquilla Lime Chicken Tacos with Rice ($14.99)

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    4.0
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    I stopped in during a recent road trip and I wish I would've had more time to spend here. The…read moreinterior is pretty big and has table and bar seating. Everything was clean and service was friendly. They have lots of cool merchandise and several to-go beers. They do serve food but I didn't try any. I only had a beer because I wasn't at my final destination but they have a pretty wide variety with lots of different styles. I went with one of their flagship beers-the Neon Hazy IPA. I really enjoyed it and even got some to go so that I could enjoy back in KC. Next time I'm passing through, I'm definitely going to stop and hopefully plan a little better so that I can try more beer and food.

    My fiancée stopped in here on a Tuesday night and it was decently busy, but we were seated right…read moreaway. I am a big fan our sours, so I loved getting a flight and trying several of their options. I was a little disappointed because they were out of two that I was really excited to try, but that must just mean they are really good. For an appetizer, my fiancée loves the chips and dip. I was skeptical because how good could they be, but the chips were fresh and the dips were very yummy and unique. We both ordered burgers and loved them. I don't think of this being a burger place, but if you go, I would highly recommend a burger. They all looked so good, and I don't think you could go wrong. I also had a side of mac and cheese that I would order again as an entrée. Restaurant mac and cheese is usually pretty average, but this was so yummy. We really enjoyed our food here and would go back for burgers and some flights. We made our own 4-pack to go which I would recommend if you are looking to try a variety of their drinks!

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    Hand cut fries
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