Gerri's has become a staple for my family and I when we are in the mood for some wings. We stopped…read morehere for the first time on a bar crawl and have been back 10 + times since. The wings are the best in town. They are crispy and full of flavor. You can only with the wings baked or with buffalo sauce. The buffalo sauce is delicious you don't even need ranch. There's a kick to the sauce but it's not too spicy. A platter and an extra 8 wings with a side of fries serves 4 of us. Most people here are coming for wings, so sometimes it is a little bit of a wait, but it's so worth it. The place is seat yourself with the bartender as the server. It can get busy on weekends, we have always had quick and attentive service. There are a few TVs but not a bunch if you're looking to watch a game. If you're on the hunt for some good wings and cold beer this is the place to be!

Dive bar just next to the Iowa State Fair Grounds. Small…read morelittle parking lot that will be completely full when the fair starts. This place has been know for the awesome wings for a long time. It has been a long time since my last visit. We got a hankering and decided to go out of our way to make a stop. W - We stepped right in and sat at the bar on a Thursday evening, I - I was helped right away by the lovely waitress behind the bar. N - Naked wings or smothered in their sauce they come out hot. G - Getting the platter of wings. It was lots of wings for 2 people. S - Sizzling platter and very tasty. The cost of everything has gone up over the years. Nothing you can do about that if you want a place to survive. We shared the platter. The hubby got 2 on tap beers. The tab was $55. The crispy wings are great. I ate my fill and we still left with some. They came out in good time. Ranch provided in squirt bottles so you can get your fill. I really enjoyed the service, the ambiance and food. Yes it was a little high, and yes it smells like a dive bar but the wings are still good.

Been seeing this place for a while passing through Des Moines so I finally decided to give it a try…read morewhile I was in the area. I place my Order on Uber Eats for pickup while I was on my way. I ended up ordering brisket, burnt ends, turkey meat and ribs. The food was freshly prepared and definitely tasted good plus they gave me nice portions unlike other places. Even without barbecue sauce it still tasted good. The meat was tender and not overcooked. I did not get any sides so I can't speak about it. The inside dining area of the restaurant was very nice and clean with the servers doing their job. Staff here is very nice and welcoming to customers. Overall great barbecue in the state of Iowa better than I was expecting.

Food was good but when Angie and Shad Kirton were there it was better but it's still very good…read more Fast serving and ALOT of choices. Kind ppl and a great atmosphere if you to just eat or watch sports and sit at the bar Highly recommend for a family dinner or just go alone A++

Great food and drinks. Very friendly and quiet and peaceful.service good . It's a good neighborhood…read morebar.

I worked their they have had mice and roaches. Spoiled meat. Like tender loins sitting in a pan and…read morethe juices leaking out and putting a new New loin in those same pans for months. Mold throughout the coolers with the food and drinks in it. Missy the so called owner is always drunk and makes anyone she don't like on site uncomfortable and unwelcome. The place was so nice back in the day...miss what it used to be.

The owners of GG's Chicken and Waffles were just delightful and fun. The chicken and waffles were…read moreparticularly yummy. We tried both the spicy and the regular chicken and waffles and boy I am glad we had the original. The spicy is ridiculously spicy. So my this be your warning. If you like spicy this is extra spicy. They is Lola's Hot Sauce to bring the heat. It had good flavor but it was just too hot to eat more than two pieces. The original was great and the portion sizes are so big it is enough for two meals. Oh the other surprise to me was the chicken was in the form of wings vs. tenders. It wasn't a turn off just a surprise. What a great experience I recommend everyone try it. Thanks Juanita for organizing this event!

Was a little confused about where to go because the exterior didn't match the name of the business…read more But I trusted my nose and followed that amazing smell of chicken! The women who welcomed us and took our order were so friendly and the chef let us know it would take a bit because he was dropping it in hot. I was surprised to find several drummies instead of a big piece of chicken but made sharing much easier. Chicken was hot and crispy and seasoning was amazing! The waffle was good but was outshone by the chicken. Overall amazing experience and will be following this business and checking them out again!

I REALLY want to support a new business in Highland Park but the Chicken Shack might make that…read moredifficult. I'd been meaning to stop in, so when it popped up on my Uber Eats with a discount code I figured, worth a shot and I'd go in person if it was a win. I ordered a 5 tender combo with lemonade, added an up charge for garlic fries instead of regular, and splurged on the molten lava brownie because Monday, As others have mentioned, it's pricey for chicken strips and fries without a promo (even if you're like me and intentionally order the large combo for leftovers). That said, they are chunky white meat tenders and tasty when you get your whole order (they forgot the 5th tender) and I'd say if you want crispy tenders, these aren't it. They're more soft and breaded style which is totally fine. The garlic fries were solid and bar quality but the brownie was a definite pass (overpriced and underwhelming). I stupidly thought a chicken place would have a good lemonade too but no, just some fountain Minute Maid.

Overall had a nice experience. It was clean when we went and it was around lunch time. The person…read morewho took our order was very nice and even suggested someone sauces to try when we had no idea what to pick. The potato salad is really good compared to other places and the chicken and fries were hot when they came out. I actually had to wait for them to cool down and they weren't dry either.

I'm not originally from Iowa so I had this place recommended to me by a few people when I came into…read moretown. It's a nice place and easy location. Walking in we were immediately greeted and led to our table. They had a QR code (see pictured) of their extensive local beer selection. $7.00 for a 16oz or 3.50 for 6oz I got a few 6oz selections to try a few different options which was an enjoyable experience. Lily was kind and attentive even the busier it got throughout the evening. Thank you so much for the service!

What an amazing stop for some fantastic Iowa craft beers! The staff was extremely friendly and…read morehelpful with the beer and food selection. They were quick when we wanted to order and the food came out exactly as described. The bar and seating area was open and inviting. It was a little earlier in the midday on a Friday, but it was still pretty open for anyone to enjoy. I'd go back for another couple of different beers!

Wingz On Wheelz is located in the Advanced Auto Parts parking lot…read more I've been wanting to check this truck out FOREVER, but I wasn't sure if it could live up to the hype I'd heard from others. Spoiler... It sure did. I wandered down University Ave to MLK, through the construction in the Drake area, and the truck was easy to spot. I got there at about 620ish PM. There's ample parking in the lot of the auto parts store. A small crowd had built up. Some people were waiting to order...some were just waiting for their food. Social distancing was being observed for the most part. 50 cent wing Wednesdays. I'm not a big fan of a standard buffalo sauce so I really like that they have a lot of different options to choose from. Some spicy some not. Hopefully you can see the list by zooming in on the picture of the menu board. I ordered 10 garlic parmesan and 10 Cajun wings, but I didn't stop there. I had to try the shrimp and catfish too... I don't even want to talk about cost... I spent too much, but I have lunch for tomorrow. The ordering process went smoothly. I had a bit of a wait, but even though I wasn't the only one standing they kept me updated from the window and apologized for the wait when my number was called. Stellar customer service from a very busy truck. The wings were cooked perfectly. Not dry and not undercooked. The sauces and seasoning was nicely done. I like it when the taste of the chicken is complimented and not overpowered. They are a little on the small side, but if I recall correctly they are... Ahhhh... I forget the fancy word. No hormones. They're better for you and the all naturally raised wings tend to be a little smaller. It's all good. The catfish was excellent. Once again cooked perfectly. The breading had a great texture and taste. The fillet broke away easily to expose the white flesh. You could tell it was catfish, but it wasn't a strong catfish taste. I grew up eating bullheads and channel cats. It's something I love. A comfort food for me. I really enjoyed this menu item. These would be perfect for a po'boy. That being said... The shrimp. These are legit. To put anything on these, outside of just popping them in your mouth with the seasoned breading, would be a crime. I can honestly say as far as fried breaded shrimp these may be the best fried shrimp I've ever had. The breading isn't thick, and the shrimp are really nice sized. They hit a perfect balance. This truck has moved into my top three local trucks from the jump. Obviously popular from it's crowd, a good staff, and excellent food. I wish I wouldn't have waited so long to give them a try... I'll definitely be a return customer. Don't take my word for it though... Go check them out.

Well, you know this girl is always all about supporting Black business. I had high hopes for this…read morefabulous truck with beautiful food photos. I visited on a Saturday drive into Des Moines. The food came out in a reasonable amount of time and was fresh and hot. The portions were pretty great and it looked good, but it just didn't taste that spectacular. I had higher expectations for a Black owned food truck serving in a diverse area in Des Moines. The food was cooked perfectly, but it wasn't seasoned well enough. There wasn't much flavor and pizzazz to it. If you care more about crunch then flavor, hit them up. They had a steady stream of business and people seem to like it. Sadly, it just didn't do it for me.

This is 5 star food in our great city. The owner is humble and has so much to be proud of! They…read morewere out of many things in the day we tried, but that won't stop us. They have a board of items listing what they're out of. I had the brisket sandwich with fries and mac and cheese. The sandwich was everything you want brisket to be. Tender, succulent, perfect crust and loaded on a grilled bun. The fries were great and had some delicious rub/seasoning on them. The mac and cheese was different than expected, but in a good way. Rotini noodles, cheesey, perfectly seasoned. You need to go. They're not open all days of the week so check yourself so you don't end up brokenhearted. Go. Eat. Indulge. Tip well. Thank me later.

I stopped by and checked out Leachmon's today. I live in Clive and for some reason I never made it…read moreover when the location was in Valley West Mall before they moved over to NE 14th. Dumb me. Lol Fair warning the pin on Apple and Google maps is a little off. The restaurant is in the corner of the building nearest to NE 14th. I want to say there was a Family Cafe or something like that there before... I was greeted right away by a young lady who was updating a sign board. Seating is a horseshoe shaped bar as you enter. In a dining area off to the Left there are both low and high top tables with chairs and a few booths. I went a little unconventional for BBQ... A cheesesteak combo with fries and mac n cheese and a golden fried catfish combo with fries, fried okra, and a cornbread muffin. My order was placed to go and the wait wasn't long. I'd seen someone post a picture of their cheesesteak a while back... This is something I am unnaturally passionate about. I was stationed in Philadelphia PA for about two years. The metro has a lot of steak and cheese sandwiches, but not many true cheesesteaks. The picture I saw looked legit so this was a must try for me. As they would say in Philly these are served "wit" so if you don't want onions make sure you let them know. It did not disappoint! The chop on the flat top was traditional and not just strips of more or less stir fried beef. The roll...while not entirely traditional...does its job. Soft enough to the bite, but firm enough to hold everything together and it didn't get soggy. It fits the mold of a true cheesesteak. The catfish is fried in seasoned corn meal. Mine was a thick nice fillet. If you don't like catfish because it tastes "fishy" this is not for you. It's not tilapia or a different mild white fish. You're going to get exactly what you ordered. I loved it! But I love catfish. The only thing that would have made it better was if it was whole and bone-in. The mac n cheese was made with a fusilli style pasta. A little funny to the eye but the taste is beyond reproach. Some of the best mac n cheese I've had in a long time! The fries and fried okra were cooked perfectly. I have plenty of those left over. Hopefully they reheat up well in the air fryer! Don't make the same mistake I did by waiting so long to stop by Leachmon's! The gentlemen working in the kitchen know what they are doing and are serving up some good food! https://www.facebook.com/pitstopbbqia.leachmon.7?mibextid=LQQJ4d https://www.lpitstopbbq.com/

I looked at their menu on their website. It said my order would cost $15…read more I went to the nearby Wingstop and the wanted to charge me $22. I was quite pissed and simply walked out

Made a mistake on my order of wings. I ordered boneless instead of classic and I have a gluten…read moreallergy so I can't have anything breaded. I called them 4 times the moment I realized it which was right away. The manager or what seemed like the manager was really rude when I explained the situation and told him I called them as soon I put the order in. His excuse was they are under staffed and can't accommodate my order so I have to put in a new order. He proceeded to mock me by saying, "you hit the "boneless" but you wanted classic like how." Wanted me to wait another 40 mins on top of the 20 mins I waited for 10 classic wings and a side of Buffalo ranch fries. I hope I get my refund because I had to go get food elsewhere. He supposedly called the district manager to let them know so I am expecting my refund. Will never come to this location again and will definitely let everyone know they have horrible service. I've experienced bad service but it's the first time I get mocked in my face about a simple mistake anyone could make.

All I knew about Iowa before my first visit to the state was this is where Slipknot hailed from…read more.. and corn (or is that Nebraska?). Luckily, a fellow Yelper told me me about Zombie Burger so I added to my list and took an Uber directly from the airport here for my first bite of food in the state. It's in Downtown Des Moines across the street from The Pink Beaver Waxing Boutique (I'm not joking, I'm just observant). It looked to be mostly street parking from what I could tell, so if you find a spot, you might as well get a Brazilian to pair with your Columbian Necktie burger. They had a bunch of fun themed burgers and I chose the Army of Darkness, which was a burger with coney chili on it (kind of like Tommy's in LA). It was delicious and messy, probably just like the place across the street. Instead of fries, I had Cheese Curds which was a nice upgrade, although I'm not a huge fan of fries, so it was an easy decision for me. The decor was pretty cool with some manikin zombie dummies to horror themed posters and signs, to clowns and skulls, and hopefully clown skulls (it's hard to tell sometimes without the nose and frown). The signs to the bathroom are funny. Bottom line, the food was good, the service was OK as it was a busy place at lunchtime (maybe ALL of Slipknow was there which is why it was packed), and I'd go back to try some more items. It's probably a good place to hang with friends, both living and formerly living. RIP All that we've lost... maybe we can all meet here and clink brains. Cheers!

The server was very nice. We came on Saturday evening and while the place didn't actually look that…read morebusy and half the outside seating was closed, we will waited 20 mins to get sat. We didn't actually walk into the indoor restaurant area, we checked in and were sat outside. Outside waste too pleasant. Idk if just the Des Moines downtown area, but it smelled like hot garbage the entire time we were out eating. The food was delicious! I ordered the sweet potato fries and I wish the menu would have said they had a sprinkle of barbecue seasoning on them because I was not expecting that and I really just wanted some awesome sweet potato fries. I am not a fan of barbecue seasoning so it was kind of throwing me off. I also ordered the peach milkshake, which came literally liquidy and warm so that did not taste good at all. We also took our kids there and the kids were pretty disgusted with the bathroom. We just did not expect clowns and cuss words everywhere so just be warned if you have little kids that can read. Lol