Do not make a reservation here! Cafe Madeline has been closed for a while, a new business has…read morepurchased the space, and yet, they are still taking reservations online. Honestly horrendous, who tf was running this operation? They should close down their Tock and add a note to the website before they ruin more people's date night plans.

Food, service, and wine pairing were all exceptional, and having the brilliant Chef Baruthio…read moreexplain every dish is a very special touch. It certainly is expensive, but worth every penny, for a special occasion. Kudos!

There are not many places in the DSM metro that have excellent quality control, skilled baristas…read moreand are consistently excellent. Mars is absolutely one of them doing it right. They also have Skim milk. Many don't if that's your go to. Mars is a must go on your next espresso tour. Super nice staff, busy and comfortable place to go near Drake.

It's been a wonderfully busy summer, and I carved out some much‑needed time to visit my kids in…read moreIowa. One of our favorite traditions is hunting down hidden gems together, and this time my son and I set out in search of a new coffee spot. I took a leap with a bold combo -- earl grey, coffee, raspberry jam, and bergamot. Honestly, I was skeptical at first, but wow... it was absolute ! While the vibe isn't quite my go‑to for a long hangout or work session (I'm big on ambience), they're not far off. For true remote workers, it's a peaceful find, and with a little more focus on noise and comfort, it could be spot‑on. Either way, the creativity in their drinks makes it worth the visit, and I'll definitely be back If you're looking for something fresh and unexpected, this is a place to put on your list!

Railroad Bill's is hands down one of my favorite breakfast spots in DSM. The combination of the…read moreantique shop and cozy restaurant gives it such a unique vibe, and the vegan menu is amazing. Finding GOOD vegan breakfast options can be hard, but they absolutely nail it here. The new menu item vegan chick'n & waffles is delicious but my favorite thing to order is the vegan biscuits and gravy with a side of tofu scramble and putting the scramble right on top of the biscuits... 10/10 every time. Huge portions, flavorful food, and great prices. My husband is obsessed too. He gets the little chicken biscuit with cheese and onions on his hash browns and says it's one of the best breakfasts he's ever had. The staff is always super nice and the outdoor seating is a great touch. Only thing to note is you order at the counter, so bigger groups may get food at slightly different times, but honestly it's worth it. Definitely recommend checking this place out!

Food tasted fine but the meat and cheese portion on the french dip sandwich was on the light side…read morefor the price. The portion of french fries on the side was ample and they were pleasantly seasoned.

We rolled in with a party of six (reservation on point, confirmations and updates included), and…read morethey were ready for us like pros. Wood-fire kiln? It made the whole place smell delicious! Daily specials? Absolutely. A menu with a little something for everyone--bowls, pizzas, sandwiches--but make it high-end. Add in cocktails and lattes (because choices matter), a really nice space where you can actually sit, relax, and visit without shouting across the table, and you have a win. Service was solid and smooth, and the automatic gratuity for our group made checkout easy and drama-free. Though I will say I don't understand this philosophy, but okay! You would have gotten more out of me. If you are looking for a spot that delivers good food, good vibes, and room to enjoy the people you are with, St Kilda's delivered.

Really great food and not common every day food that you find at so many other restaurants!read more

First timer here! came the morning after a fun night in downtown Des Moines. Nothing like a chilly…read moremorning and classic diner eats, cozy and exactly what you want the morning after! Excellent and friendly service here too. A true bottomless coffee - truly the servers didn't let us even see the bottoms of our mugs. Loved it I got the 1/4 everything hash browns with over easy eggs and cottage cheese. Harrison went with the wave lands best skillet with white toast. Yummy yummy yummy. The crispy hashbrowns paired so well with the mixins. Definitely go for the everything hash browns with the over easy eggs. I'd say a must for a first timer. Also nothing was overly greasy. You felt good leaving. 10/10! Will be back

Moving to Des Moines from Chicago and finding a great place to have breakfast has not been a…read morechallenge. Food is excellent and service is great! I also heard there's a heavy breakfast named after Jason Mamoa

I'll start with logistics - I'ts on the third floor of the State Historical Building. You can take…read morethe steps or elevator. They have a large outdoor terrace, and of course a good deal of indoor seating. The terrace hosts musicians on some Fridays, which was what brought us to have lunch here. It was very good! I ordered the Tacos Carnitas - a nicely spiced pork with rice, on a soft corn tortilla. The order of 3 was a good sized lunch portion for me. My wife got the grilled salmon, which was a good sized filet on a mound of fresh veggies, with a butter sauce. It was also a good sized portion, with pretty good fish, and nicely cooked veggies. They had a number of cakes available that looked awesome, but we decided to call it quits after polishing off our entrees. Service was very good - our drinks were topped off frequently and without asking, and once the sun came out we moved outdoors to enjoy the music (although we could also hear it inside with the doors opened), and our server continued to check on us after we'd paid our check. Nice spot if you are in this area - windows give an expansive view of the southeast part of the East Village area. Good food, service, and on this day...entertainment!

15 of us came and ate here Service was good…read more I had a blue cheese salad and some dish with bread and sausage in a creamy red sauce Some people ordered quiche and they didn't like their order; it was over cooked Not a large lunch selection There is a nice view and you have the Museum to run around.

Great home cooked food! Hot peppers were just right. Patty melt and meatloaf were awesome.read more

Food is always good when we visit and the staff is wonderful. Our grandkids love going there and…read morethe menu covers all there tastes.

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Sophia & crew were so fun and attentive. Best food and drinks…read more freshest mojitos & margaritas