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    B-Bop's

    3.4 (41 reviews)
    InexpensiveBurgers
    Closed 10:00 am - 11:00 pm

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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.

    Spicy chicken sandwich
    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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    Cooper's on 5th - Cajun Meatloaf

    Cooper's on 5th

    4.5(224 reviews)
    4.4 mi
    $$

    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

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    The Pelican Post Bar & Grille - Chili cheese fries.  I forgot to take pictures of our sandwiches...  Major fail on my part.

    The Pelican Post Bar & Grille

    3.8(56 reviews)
    1.4 mi

    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.

    Open patio, sunny day, darn good food. Let's go! Brought a…read moretable of 7 right after opening. Company outing that someone suggested. I had called ahead a few weeks prior and put in a reservation just in case, but really don't need it right after opening. Greeted immediately with big smiles and hellos. You can pick inside or outside seating. The outside patio area is bigger than the inside. You go into the main building and they ask where you want to sit. It happened to be a beautiful June day so we asked for the patio. We got a nice big table close to the bar. It was shaded for us fair skinned Iowans The bar island is fairly big. Couple TVs hung in the corners and very festive. Its decorated like you are enjoying the beach coast. The waitress was on it. She had our drinks and dished out the laughs while at it. She was great. I always have questions, but I really wanted to try the Tenderloin here. Everyone in my group had questions or adjustments to their order and she took it all in stride. There was almost no other individuals here yet, but people quickly started to fill the patio up. It was mid week, in the middle of the day and this place started hopping. I ordered the Tenderloin with their special sauce for the fries that come with it. P - Please make sure you try the Tenderloin A - All the food tasted great. T - Table of 7 and everyone left stuffed or needed a box to go. I - I really loved the breading on the Tenderloin. O - Outstanding overall experience. I want to go sometime and enjoy an adult beverage on a nice summer day. There is a bike path that you can see from the patio and I am sure they get some bicyclists that stop for a bite to eat.

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    The Pelican Post Bar & Grille - A bright fun place

    A bright fun place

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    Bix - Cheese on chicken nachos

    Bix

    4.6(83 reviews)
    4.4 mi

    4.6* (out of 5) Food: 4* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4*…read more Service: 5* Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely) Total check/person: $10 04/28/2026 Bix & Co. Our primary reason for stopping back tonight was for 'research and development' for my happyhourdesmoines.com website. This meant a smaller total check, as we only sampled a couple of Happy Hour specials - and they were quite tasty. We shared an order of Chicken Wings (see picture) and I ordered a House Margarita (see picture). The chicken wings were very good and I'll say that I enjoyed the House Margarita as much as the better ones in Mexican restaurants. We have enjoyed all of our stops at Bix & Co. and tonight was no different.

    We choose Bix & Co. before a show at the Val Air…read more We started with the Cheese Curds. Cubed Wisconsin white cheddar cheese in a light and crispy beer batter with Bix's pizza sauce. Wow, amazing flavor that just smacks your taste buds awake. What a fantastic start. The Burger & Tots were good which we split. The burger is chuck, brisket, and short rib ground to perfection on a South Union Bakery Bun. The tots were nice and crispy. The pizza was fantastic! We choose Tony's combo no olives or shrooms, add onion with the Cup & Char Pepperoni and Graziano Sausage. Cracker this crust and the Bix's pizza sauce. What a fantastic pizza, so delicious and perfect. The service was great and we will be back.

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    Bix - Interior seating and TVs.

    Interior seating and TVs.

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