Jimmy John's

The atmosphere and the food were modern and tasty. We had sushi and bolognese so our tastes were…read morevaried. Our guest took his party the next day.

I went twice in one day lol I only have pictures from brunch…read more For brunch, I had the eggs your way with scrambled eggs, chicken sausage, and a gluten free pancake. The food was plentiful and very good. The gluten free pancake was made out of rice flour. It was dense but still good. I personally like my sausage on the very well done side so they switched out my sausage from the one pictured. Went back for dinner and got the Half Roasted Chicken with Lemon Pan Sauce with the mini lavey mocktail. The dish was great. The greens had a bit of crunch to them. If I could change anything, I would get the sauce on the side. It was a bit overpowering but did not ruin the dish. I felt that the dish was seasoned well on its own. The mini lavey was *fine*. I wouldn't get it again. It was overpriced for the size and the taste was just fine. Service was 10/10. Bathrooms clean. Well decorated.

Dining area

Golden Dragon Street Noodles

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Fresko Salad

South Union Bread Cafe

4.2(78 reviews)

We had the Pesto Chocken melt and the Billy club . Both were big portions, we could have honestly…read moreshared and it would have been enough for both of us. Sandwiches came out quick even though there was a steady stream of people coming inside. We enjoyed the sitting area, they played fun music.

Great quality sandwiches. Proportionate meat, bread and other ingredients. Also a good process in…read moreplace to move lines along.

The Union

Chicken caesar salad and potato and pepperjack cheese soup.

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Beautiful old architecture.

Hummus Mediterranean Grill

4.6(8 reviews)

0.3 mi

Amazing food! Love the spice and flavors! And the floppy bread. Got the sampler platter thingy! So…read moregood!!

Food was good. I did a lamb and beef bowl and it was great. The only thing is I wish the meal was a…read morelot warmer.

Hummus Mediterranean Grill - The bowl with rice, red pepper hummus, falafel, tomatoes, cucumber, cabbage, red onion, olives, spicy feta w/spicy taziki sauce.

The bowl with rice, red pepper hummus, falafel, tomatoes, cucumber, cabbage, red onion, olives, spicy feta w/spicy taziki sauce.

Gyro in a bowl..so good!

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Love the floppy delicious uncircumcised schlong bread!!

The Royal Mile

4.2(225 reviews)

0.6 mi

Locally owned & operated

Sports on TV

Dave C. Appreciate the conversation and scotch…read morerecommendations, we'll be back The fish and chips are incredible

I stopped by here early on a Saturday afternoon for a late lunch/early dinner. There was a decent…read morecrowd, but plenty of seating. I found myself a spot across from a tv so that I could watch some Olympic hockey. Very attentive but not intrusive staff. When I finished one drink or my food, my glass/plate were swiftly whisked away. The tiny Guinness shot was adorable, and honestly worth the money for the selfie opportunity alone. I also had their lamb burger with fries, which was quite good as well. They had plenty of pub favorites on the menu, but if I stopped by again, I would probably still get the lamb. It's such an underrated option.

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Centro

4.2(687 reviews)

The person who checked us in seemed a little rude, but our waitress was very friendly! We placed a…read morereservation, which I would highly recommend because otherwise, there's a 1 hour and 30 minute wait. We learned that from the day before, when the front lady completely seemed to ignore us. Anyway, our food was very good, and the restaurant has a very classy, rich vibe. I got the gnocchi, but I feel like the grated cheese on top didn't really go with the pasta. Other than that, it was good, but it's just not really my type. I'd probably skip this one. Since I didn't eat much of it, I got the kids' Alfredo pasta. WOW. Chef's kiss! That was the best Alfredo I've ever had. So cheesy and saucy--definitely a MUST. The complimentary bread was also very good, but the texture made it seem like it definitely wasn't fresh. It tasted a little old, but I still ate it . My family loved their food, and the chicken was absolutely delicious. Overall, definitely a spot you should try!

Service 5/5 Food 3/5…read moreAtmosphere 4.2/5 We had a reservation for 21:00 on a Saturday evening. Our server was welcoming and courteous, but they were understaff for hosts it seemed. We were given a complimentary bread which is not pictured in my photos. For the most part the bread was already warm and not freshly made. It didn't come with butter but olive, cheese and chili flakes were provided at the table. That bread was a 2/5 given the texture and flavor. Even the way it might've been cooked could improve. The Zelda alcoholic drink was sweet and tangy. I'd recommend it if you're up for it. Bruschetta appetizer kind of disappointed us. Bread was a little overcooked and didn't have much flavor. It came with the cheese, tomatoes and onions. I'd say try a different appetizer instead. Entrees were hot when they came out. Chicken saltimbocca could be best described as rich in flavor. Had a savory chicken and a strong white wine taste to it. The fettuccine Alfredo was cheesy. Ricotta gnocchi had a strong tomato flavor to it. I enjoyed the added cheese to the gnocchi. This was cooked very well and the portion size was big I couldn't finish it. Lastly, The dessert hazelnut brownie tiramisu was cold when served. Easy to put the spoon into. Strong hazelnut flavor and great mascarpone. The bottom half has the brownie part to it. It did have some nuts at the top. The server checked on us enough but not to the point where it was overwhelming. Again they could improve on their beginner bread and bruschetta bread.

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Palmer's

4.0(29 reviews)

0.4 mi

Delicious sandwiches made from scratch! Great deli sides and good amount of choices! They also have…read moremonthly special sandwich of the month!

Palmers has always been a great experience for me. I'm only in town once and awhile for work but…read morealways make it here for lunch. It is conveniently located in the skywalk really close to where I work. The ordering process can be a little hard to figure out when you walk in but after watching a few people I figured it out. Maybe some signs on how it works. They have different sections for sandwiches, soups, and salads. Then you pay at the end. I usually get the chef salad with the creamy garlic dressing which is fantastic. Salads also come with a roll which they have a wide variety of options. Everything is tossed together in front of you and can add or take out things. The staff is always very friendly and helpful. I am usually here alone and it's a great spot with lots of space for solo eaters as well as tables of 4 or more. Definitely recommend for a quick lunch.

Best veggie sandwich ever! Made by Dan the manager.

Worth the walk!!!

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I apologize for the half eaten sandwich. I couldn't stop. The "Sub"

Potbelly

3.7(46 reviews)

0.4 mi

I order delivery from this location to work and have never visited so I can't speak to in-store…read moreexperience. However, always great experiences with delivery orders. Accurate, warm, delivered on time and they always find our storefront which appears to be a trick for the other delivery services in town. Delivery drivers are always friendly and professional to boot. I can't say the same for the corporate app -- when it works it's great but that's only a small percentage of the time. Lots of rewards and freebies come with the app, I would recommend as you can redeem via in person or when you call in an order.

Cubano sandwich and half Mac and cheese. My sandwich was very very disappointing. Good flavor for…read morewhat I could taste but hardly anything besides bread in each and every bite. Mac and cheese was good as normal just a smaller portion than normal too.

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Gateway Market

4.0(266 reviews)

0.6 mi

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!

I recently visited this place wow leaving the Des Moines area and I thought I could find some good…read morefinds here just because I love seeing and visiting natural food stores. Overall, I was pretty underwhelmed with my experience just because it lasts a fair amount of items that I was hoping to find. The staff here was very friendly and I did like their selection of alcohol too. They didn't have too much of a crab and go selection either though they didn't have a nice little Bakery with some great vegan options. A decent selection of fresh produce. Easy access to the streets and Highway nearby which was the primary reason I came by too. Prices is here were a little Sky High too. Thankfully it's nice and peaceful if you come here in the morning

Huevos Motulenos

French Toast

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French Toast

Bubba

4.1(601 reviews)

First time trying out Bubba's. We ordered:…read more Southern bread basket comes with butter and jam Coffee with cream and sugar Smoke chicken salad Crab cake Benedict with hash browns. Server and host were friendly and wonderful. Atmosphere was beautiful with natural lighting allowed in. Food came out fast and was hot. I liked the intense flavor for the crab cake Benedict. It was super filling and the egg was just cooked perfectly. We would come again!

A Southern-style restaurant with Southern-inspired food…read more We started with the fried green tomatoes and my only recommendation would be to use cornmeal to make it a true Southern taste. All I could taste was the breading which seemed like a very bland option to showcase the tomatoes. I had the red beans and rice and my Husband had mac & cheese, Brussels sprouts, and an open-faced sandwich. He wished the sauce they used on the sandwich had been a little less so he could've enjoyed what was underneath all of it. For dessert, we had a Coca-Cola cake. It was moist and served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Interior

Buttermilk Fried Chicken - 3-piece

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A Clausmopolitan martini

Exile Brewing Company

4.0(392 reviews)

Nothing but good things to say about this place. Literally 5 stars across the board. Atmosphere?…read more Check. Nice and laid back, numerous screens and a nice mix of tables, booths, bar, and high tops. Service? Check. Attentive and friendly without being overbearing. Food? Big check. Bacon wrapped meatloaf deserves a state holiday in its honor, and the fish and chips were meaty, not hidden under too much breading. And, the beer? Even the every day beers were great and I tried one of the specials for a treat that did not disappoint. So, overall, highly recommend. Go here or live knowing you've missed out

Friendly place with good beer. You can either be seated in the restaurant, sit in the bar area, or…read moreoutside on the patio. They had a wide selection of beers and a decent menu of American style foods. We just stuck to drinking since we already ate. Our bartender was very friendly.

Spinach & Artichoke Dip

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Mark G.

128

2 years ago

I have never nor will I ever do business with this total asshole. I did once visit their downtown Des Moines facility. I asked to use the restroom. They said no. read more

Danny C.

4 years ago

It's great! soft bread evrything

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