Food and pastries were exceptional. 5 stars. Regular brewed coffee was good. Espresso based drinks…read morewere poor at best. Zero stars. If you are looking for A craft latte- this is not the option. Lunch? Cant miss. Sandwich's are amazing.

We LOVE this restraunt! I ALWAYS have to get the beets, no matter what try. My husband is glued to…read morethe chicken salad sandwich, but I went for the salmon today. It's AMAZING! Emma has helped me almost every time I've been here, and you can't ask for a more welcoming environment. I love it here

We wanted a lighter dinner today, since we have thanksgiving tomorrow. My mom is visiting from out…read moreof town, and we thought Purveyor would be a great pick. My husband loved his sandwich. My son lik3d his empanadas. My mom and I picked some tapas, and they were both good. However we were really disappointed by the tiniest tiniest little charcuterie. 30 bucks, and it said served 4 for snacking? There was a huge bag of random crackers that was a larger serving than the actual charcuterie. We were so peeved about this! The quality of the other food we ordered was great but definitely skip the charcuterie. And don't bank on more than 2 bites of food per person or everyone will be hungry and you'll end up eating costco corn dip and chips like us!

4.25* (out of 5) Food: 4*…read moreAtmosphere: 5* Value: 4* Service: 4* 07/21/2023 We had not heard of this place and only stopped in because it was one of the stops on the Summer Stir. Other than the crowd caused by the Summer Stir though, we found this place to be quite unique and ended up staying for a bite to eat and a cookie. We saw a large pan of paella cooking outside on the sidewalk and saw the signs that Friday is their Summer Paella Night. Given how much we like paella, we ordered a serving. Unfortunately I didn't get a picture, but it was served in a cardboard box for carryout and tasted very good. I should point out that other orders in the restaurant were served on nice plates with silverware so the cardboard seemed unique to the paella and to go. After seeing the cookies in the display case by the front door, I couldn't leave without trying at least one of them. I ended up ordering an Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookie (see picture) and shared it with my wife. I'm a sucker for sweets...and when you combine espresso, chocolate and sea salt sprinkled on the top - you can't go wrong. It is delicious and I highly recommend that you stop by and try one yourself! If you found this review helpful, please show your appreciation with a Like or a Follow. Photos copyright: happyhourdesmoines.com & thefoodanddrinkguy.com

Recommend Macarons by Sani because of the quality and authenticity of the macarons they make. The…read moreshop is comfortable and the staff is always very friendly.

Delicious goods, friendly staff (Sani is a star!), great atmosphere. Highly recommend.read more

Love the food and the grocery store! I feel the Italian beef…read moresandwich is 1 of the best I've ever had. Love the cinnamon and pecan rolls!

Love this market! So many good health finds and vegan products…read more What I really come here for is this vegan fried chickn sandwich. I'm giving 5 stars because I really hope they make it a permanent menu item. There is nowhere else in town to get a good vegan chickn sandwich. However it is a little dry/bland. They only put vegan mayo on one side of the bun, idk about you guys but no bun should be without sauce/mayo. Next time I ordered it tossed in buffalo and got the vegan thousand island for my fries and it was 10/10. The staff is always very kind!

Shaking Boba takes the GOLD for boba! Been to so many local…read moreboba cafes in Des Moines but Shaking Boba does it the best. I appreciate the different milk options for the milk teas. Very accommodating and food allergy safe cafe. We love all their milk and fruit teas with boba. And they have NEVER run out of boba when we've visited. Even at the end of the night right before closing. That speaks VOLUMES of their management. They have even served us 10 minutes before closing with my phone order to cure my boba addiction. Service is always friendly. The owner, Paray, is there sometimes and she makes our visits so pleasant. Cafe is easy to find on University, plenty of parking, and shop is always clean. Super cute decor with egg seats and booths. Seasonal decorations make this cafe super fun to visit all year long. I love how Shaking Boba loves their community. Sometimes they host special events. Highly recommend!! Don't go anywhere but Shaking Boba!!

I've ordered here multiple times before I moved out of Iowa but it's so good. I usually order the…read moremango bubble tea. It has a yogurt mango taste but it's not too sour the way yogurt is. It's tart and flavorful. It may be too sweet for some but you can adjust the sweetness percentage! The atmosphere is like a candy shop when you walk in. You can't really see the workers because there's a massive wall blocking you from them but they have a self ordering station at that wall. So if you're an introvert or would prefer not to talk to anyone this is a good place to get boba!

I was visiting Iowa for work and just didn't know where to eat, and managed to find Hoq on the list…read moreof places to visit when in Des Moines website. Interior was quite spacious and seems great for large parties. Can be a quiet dinner spot or a place to celebrate something. I walked in quite early for their dinner service and the servers were really helpful, even if one of them is a new one in training. She definitely tried her best and the main host was super sweet. Drink was strong and exactly the thing I wanted after work. Lamb shank meat was falling off the bone and the serving size was perfect. I wasn't too full or still hungry after having my meal, with the pita bread and dessert. The main host was nice after finding out I drove in from a separate area just to try their restaurant, so my dessert was on the house. There were some things about the dessert that didn't seem right, and I let them know. Even offered to give me a new dessert. I'm not in Iowa often for work, but if my work travels bring me back, I'd absolutely go back to Hoq for another meal. Thank you for a wonderful evening.

HoQ (pronounced "hawk") does a nice job combining local sourcing, craft preparation, and healthy…read moreingredients. The prices are high and the portions are what you would expect with a fine dining experience (i.e., small), but the restaurant seems to cater to the foodie customer base who prioritize quality over quantity. Service was pleasant and the ambience was refined yet comfortable. The m reason I gave only four stars is because the dishes were not remarkable enough to bring me back. The only exception was the tomato bisque: probably the best I've ever had. We came for the restaurant week menu, so I'm not sure how often that item is available.

I dropped in here late at night and was immediately impressed. Even for a late hour, the place had…read morea great energy and a warm, friendly atmosphere that made me feel right at home. The decor and seating are spot on it's a stylish space that still feels incredibly comfortable. The service was 10/10. My waiter was fantastic, very warm, and made the whole experience seamless. I ordered the Zucchini Fritters, and they were a total win. Crispy, flavorful, and exactly what I needed. If you're looking for one of the best spots in the city with high-quality food and a vibe that actually lives up to the hype, this is it. I'm officially a fan and will definitely be back!

I loved the concept of tapas sharing plates. We had a wide variety of goodies. The group voted for…read morethe stuffed mushrooms as the best! We had reservations and were seated very quickly. Our server was conscious of our theater time so we weren't late. Do yourself a favor and try one of their amazing martinis.

We ordered from Graze Craze for our staff outing. Everything was absolutely perfect! Fresh,…read morecolorful, and beautifully arranged! They were wonderful to work with and even gave it some personal touches. Highly recommend!!

Love these boards! I especially like to stop in for the grab n go box and they make the couple of…read moresub outs I always request - perfect!!

This is an amaaaaazzzing spot. They have my two favorite things, pizza and tiki drinks. You will…read morefind a decent-sized private parking lot here and a walk-up pick-up window for people who placed to-go orders online. There is also free street parking available. There is a decent-sized dining area and a very nice outdoor patio as well. It was a nice day during my visit, so I sat on the patio. The staff there was very friendly. Their menu has traditional pizzas such as sausage, pepperoni, and meatzilla. They also have some unique Asian inspired creations like Tai Chicken, Mac and Cheese, General Tso's Chicken, Iowan, Crab Ragoon, and Korean Beef Chicken pizzas. They also have soups and salads, and Chinese food entrees like Beef and Broccoli, Stir-Fry Chicken, Sesame Chicken, Orange Chicken, and Chili Garlic Shrimp. And yes, they have some of the best tiki drinks and mocktails around. I ordered a Painkiller and a Waving Cat to go with my Bang Bang Chicken Pizza. It took them about 12 minutes to prepare my pie. It was fresh and hot. It was also so good. I have never had a pizza like that before. It was very flavorful and tasty. It was so good, I even forgot to take a picture of it because I just jumped right in. My drinks came out much sooner, and they were also really, really good. The staff there was very friendly and attentive. My service was first class. I am so glad I found this spot and got to experience it. I highly recommend this place, and I definitely will be back very soon.

Sweet but they were kinda sluggish with my order I almost felt angry and wanna leave but the aroma…read morekeep me staying