There was a time this place meant something. Lines out the door. The smell of meat roasting, bread…read moretoasting, anticipation in the air. People wanted to be here. I wanted to be here. The Bobbie Hot? A masterpiece of messy indulgence -- a sandwich that didn't apologize for itself. Now it's a ghost. The dining room is empty. Just me, the hum of the fridge, and a sense that nobody cares. The staff move like they're sleepwalking. Slow, disinterested, on their phones. I watch a guy come out of the bathroom, head straight for the kitchen, ladle soup without washing his hands, then grab his phone. You don't even need to see the rest -- this tells you everything. The doors stick. The soda fountain's tacky with syrup and neglect. The bathrooms smell like a truck stop. The tables? Sticky. Everything is sticky. This isn't just a sandwich shop -- it's a cautionary tale. Thirty-five minutes later, my sandwich finally lands in front of me. Nobody said a word, nobody looked at me, nobody cared. The cook mumbles an apology. The girl on her phone shrugs. The sandwich is good. Really good. Hot, loaded, indulgent -- proof the heart of the place is still beating somewhere under the mess. But twenty bucks and thirty-five minutes for a single sandwich? That's not patience. That's endurance. Capriotti's used to have soul. Now it's just going through the motions. You want to root for them. You want to believe they can come back. But nostalgia isn't enough to save a sticky floor, disinterested staff, and a dining room that feels like a ghost town. Do better, Capriotti's. You were great once. You could be again.

Pulled up to Capriotti's while heading back to Omaha (from Des Moines) expecting a solid sandwich,…read moreand they definitely delivered -- anything with turkey here is a guaranteed win. Ambience and customer service were just... there. Nothing offensive, nothing memorable. It's giving "get your order and go," which honestly works if the food's this good. If you're in it for the sandwich game, don't let the dry vibe throw you off -- the flavor makes up for the rest.

Amazing bacon cheeseburger to start my week vacation. Perfect unplug moment, relaxing environment…read moreand amazing food

It's just not consistent. Went once and all was fine. Went second time and burger was average,…read moreonion rings were barely fried, bun was stale, end cut tomato was used. Too expensive to have poor consistency. Threw it out and went to Freddy's for a great burger and le$$ cost.

My friend didn't like his drink and they made him a new one without charge! Great service by A-Town…read moreand the manager Haley!

A full order of boneless wings (and fries) back in 2024. Vs a FULL order of boneless wings in 2026…read more They have totally fallen off in regards to portions

We arrived right at noon and the drive thru line and parking were a little crazy, but we hung in…read morethere and found a spot to park! So glad we did! This will be a regular stop on our drive to Chicago. Happy to report that the drive thru lane moved pretty quickly and by the time we left 30 min later, that had cleared. As far as food goes, we tried the original with fries and the Nashville hot (as a wrap) with brussels sprouts. We both thought our meals were fantastic. I would put their brussels sprouts up against anyone's! The fries were also battered lightly and resulted in a crunchy fry with a nice light flavor. I like that they have a variety of seating inside and it never felt like you needed to vacate your space quickly. In fact, I noticed some shelving with board games, so they definitely welcome groups who want to enjoy good food and hang out. There is a large picnic table for groups or communal seating and some individual stools near the ordering counter for singles or anyone who just wants to sit and watch the world outside those windows. This was a great find for us!!

It's all about the customers! I mean- weekly specials that…read moreare as tasty as they are creative. We have waited for the return of the street corn sandwich. My son downed it in 4 bites! The monthly flavored shakes are also a nice treat. And where can one get some of the best Brussels sprouts at a chicken place? They are delish! You can get your sandwiches grilled, fried, in a wrap or in a salad. For me, all great options but the original fried is my go to- large, always perfectly cooked and juicy chicken. The service is as fantastic as the food- always friendly. And- dogs allowed! Outdoor patio seating in addition to indoor and (let me repeat what exceptional service) they find you even when you change your mind and start one place and end in the other. Drive through is a nice option and the only (good) problem for this business that started out as a food truck is that at peak times parking and pulling out can be tricky with the drive through. I've saved one of the best customer- friendly mentions for last- when you pay by card, the highest display for tip is 10%(starting at 3%). I mean- the service is always worth 20+ but I appreciate this range as opposed to so many that start at 15% or higher. Come for the always fresh, awesome food and tip for the excellent and friendly service! Locations growing around the metro- yeah!

A comedy of errors led me to lunch on the South side today. It's a long story…read more.. I've wanted to try Chicken Heat for some time. I love fried chicken and I'm a glutton for punishment... Although I errored on the side of caution and steered clear of the ghost and Carolina reaper levels. I walked in at about 1130 AM today and was greeted straight away! The gentleman at the counter asked if I needed a menu. But like any decent foodie I'd already done my due diligence online. I ordered a hot chicken sandwich with pickles and slaw, an order of the Nashville shrimp, and a grape Sunkist soda. I want to say the total was $18 and change before tip. He let me know it would be about a 10 min wait. Mannnn... Talk about hot and fresh. I unpacked it in my car. And hot in more ways than one... I loved that the styrofoam container for the shrimp was vented so the breading didn't get soggy. The spice level on the shrimp was excellent. A little burn, but not enough to completely overpower the delicate taste of the shrimp itself. I'd read a couple of reviews that said the spice levels on the chicken sandwiches were to the milder side so I was confident ordering hot. Those reviews were wrong. Lol My tolerance might be down a little but this was way way past the "Iowa hot" we usually get in the metro. Thank God for the slaw and the soda. There were no tears but I could sure feel it. It was so very good! Portion-wise the sandwich was massive. There were enough shrimp it was worth the money. I can usually put down two Popeye's and here...one was sure enough. I finished my lunch as one happy camper. Good show guys! I didn't feel like the extra carbs today but next time I'll definitely sample the collard greens, the mac n cheese, the onion rings, and anything else that catches my eye. I hear they do catfish on Fridays... And I love me some catfish! While my order was take out there is an indoor dining area available. To order enter through the front and head to the Right. The dining area is kind of a seperate area with it's own set of doors. After ordering head back towards the front and it's kind of to the Left. Make sure you check their sites (below) for their hours... https://chickenheat.com/ https://www.facebook.com/flameonheat?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Finally stopped by Chicken Heat for the first time at their new location. I'd tried their sandwich…read morea while back when they were still selling out of the truck. Honestly kinda mad I waited so long! It's even better than I remember. I had their "hot" sandwich the first time, and I wished it hurt a little more, so I tried the "xl" spicy this time. It was pleasantly spicy, but still not as punishing as I wanted, so I'm definitely going to try the next level up next time. The sandwich itself was HUGE, the chicken was juicy, the breading was crisp, bun was fresh, and the pickle+slaw was a nice accompaniment. All in all, a solid and satisfying sandwich (even if it didn't leave me in tears). Partner and I also got a side of fried okra, and that was a good treat! Only slight disappointment was that they didn't seem to be set up for dine-in, so had to wait a car ride home before inhaling this delicious dinner.

Flamed grilled burger taste with a lot of supporting toppings. I love the fries and ranch which was…read morea childhood classic turned adult staple. Super fast service and delicious bites!

Came here last week and loved it! So much so we decided to go out of our way to stop in again…read moretoday. While the food was just as delicious as last week the restaurant was a MESS inside. The bathrooms were really dirty and the floors were greasy and brown. Unfortunately, the greasy floors trailed out into the main dining room and it was pretty much a greasy ice rink throughout the dining area. We mentioned to the front and they barely cared. Only put out a yellow wet floor sign. The floors were not wet, they were greasy and very dangerous. We had to wipe our feet when we left the restaurant before getting back in our car. The tables and benches were also not as clean like last week. Based on that I would never go in there again. If a restaurant staff does not care what their bathroom and dining areas look like, I'm afraid to know what the kitchen looked like!

This B-Bops has never done me wrong. Drive thru or at the counter, they've been great. Food from…read morehere is what you expect but it still hits the spot. You're not coming to B-Bops for culinary excellence, you're coming here for fast and efficient. It's located at a busy intersection so can get crowded at times, maybe even noisy but nothing too overwhelming.

Step aside all the other burger joints. If you want a hearty burger that feels like home and you're…read moregetting fast food, this is the place to go. Fries were also golden and crunchy. We went through the drive through and were quickly served. Definitely would choose this over a franchise burger place

Its been over a year since my last review and despite other fried chicken places having opened in…read morethe area, this place still takes the #1 spot in my heart for best fried chicken in the Des Moines metro area. My parents visited this year during the Iowa State fair. We talked about the fried chicken place in San Francisco that they love. I told them about Chikin Lickin and that it would be WAY better than that SF place. They tried the 6 wing meal basket with sweet and spicy sauce mixed in. THEY LOVED IT! We came back the next day and ordered 30 chicken wings to split between the three of us. THAT IS HOW GOOD THE FRIED CHICKEN IS HERE. The juicy chicken meat, the crunchiness of the fried skin, and the delicious sweet and spicy sauce is a combination that cannot be beat. Thank you Chikin Lickin for being so delicious!

We were in town for a basketball tournament and had a team dinner at a nearby restaurant. My…read morehusband saw, Chickin Lickin, and was like I want to try that! So the next day, we did! And we were so glad that we did! We ordered a combo 2 which came with wings. Chicken tenders, and 3 sides. Chose the soy garlic sauce and for the sides got the bulgogi fried rice, egg fried rice, and corn. One of the kiddos also wanted a Korean dog, so got one of those too. Everything was sooooo good!! The chicken wings and tenders were huge!! The chicken had the perfect crunch and the sauce was delicious. Service was very friendly and patient as we decided what to order. They greeted each person that walked in quickly and friendly. I loved that the restaurant has a sink to wash your hands before and after the meal right in the dining area! As I went back there to wash my hands, I noticed that they have a pay it forward area! Customers pre-purchase items and others in need can redeem them. Love that thought! Overall, loved the food and experience at Chickin Lickin! Will definitely go back next time we are in the area.