Breakfast with a table top of 6…read more Its crazy busy here this morning. Sunday morning with the girls. We got seated way in the back. Its fairly loud with how busy it is on this morning. The waitress is on it this morning and takes all our orders. I've reviewed this place multiple times over the years. Breakfast is my go to here. I was a little disappointed in my eggs this morning. This is the first time that my eggs Benedict was over cooked. The eggs were hard which was a little of a bummer. I will communicate a little better next time to make sure that doesn't happen in the future. Not much to change on my previous reviews. I do miss the flavored coffee they used to have.

We were craving pie on a Monday night and ended up finding one of the better places we have found…read morehere in Iowa. The Cozy Cafe mixes excellent customer service, a vast menu that includes all-day breakfast, and tasty food in an authentic diner vibe. Located about 15 minutes from Ankeny and downtown Des Moines, Cozy Cafe embraces who they are, as the exterior tells you they identify as a diner, and they don't veer when delivering. If you're traveling via Highway 80, it's a quarter-mile off the exit. Lots of parking. It has a fun old-school diner interior with far more seating than expected. Booths along the many windows, tables for bigger parties, and a counter that will be my spot the next time I visit. Our server, Abby, was terrific. She combined restaurant knowledge with a pleasant personality and kindness. Thankfully, she tipped us off to their "Blue Plate Specials," a Cozy Cafe daily feature that offered an outstanding meal at a great price. We were agonizing over whether to have an adult dinner or breakfast for dinner, an option that always exists at this place! My Way Better Half loved her Hot Beef with mashed potatoes and veggies, and my Meatloaf dinner with mashed potatoes, gravy, and corn was delicious. We capped off our tasty visit with pie slices, one coconut, and one apple (both with ice cream), satisfying our earlier pie craving that led us to Cozy Cafe! Nice going, Cozy Cafe; I loved it, and we are returning!

4.8* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4*…read more Service: 5* Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely) Total check/person: $35 01/22/2026 We returned to one of our favorite places downtown due to receiving a special offer through email. We started with a delicious Tupelo Margarita and a dark lager beer, from their good selection of tap beers. For our dinner, my wife ordered the Tupelo Shrimp & Grits (see picture) and I opted for the Smothered Chicken with cream corn and green beans (see picture) for sides. As we've come to expect from our visits to Tupelo Honey, both main dishes as well as the sides were delicious - chicken was crispy and juicy and both the Shrimp & Grits and cream corn were buttery and creamy. When they say Southern Comfort Food...they mean it! If you found this review helpful, please show your appreciation with a Like or a Follow.

I want to start by saying I'm from Bay Area California- so my food experiences and expectations are…read morehigh. Food was 6/10. I got the smothered chicken which was good. Side of Mac & cheese and grits. Both sides were cold when they arrived in front of me and both were quite bland. Although the server was kind, I felt a bit ignored- after food arrived, I was only checked on once and then the check. When I arrived, I sat next to a filthy table that was empty when I arrived. It wasn't cleaned at all for the duration of my almost hour visit which made me not enjoy the environment as much. There were also 7 other tables that were dirty around me and have all been empty since arrival - I've attached photo. Music was nice, corporate people dining here, moderate pricing. Honestly came here because the reviews looks great and although the food looks great, could just use a bit more seasoning. Probably won't come back here, unfortunately. For the price, I can find other areas that excel in the areas noted above.

Best Breakfast Burrito Ever!…read more Went to brunch Sunday and was blown away by the menu. I had a side of red bean and rice as well, and that was also wonderful.

Visiting the city for a work trip and came here for dinner the first night. Authentic southern food…read morebut also had plenty of healthy options! It was so cute inside and they had a full bar. The food was delicious, and our server decent - she really opened up at the end and ended up being great.

It was a good ambiance, my brother ordered a medium well burger and got a raw burger but the baked…read morepotato soup and the rolls were really good. It was relatively fast but she dropped our soup on accident so it took a little longer to make a new soup. I would go back.

Cracker Barrel on steroids. Would definitely be 5 star but…read moreI need to try more items. The turkey Reuben was fire, the salad was delicious, and my friends burger looked scrumptious. Can't wait to come back. The service was great, and unique ambiance...

Hubby had steak & eggs on a Friday morning. He said it was good. It came with toast & hash browns…read more He enjoyed his eggs over easy & wished for jelly for his toast. Service was okay. He was the only one there & only got asked if he needed coffee once. The place was clean & sunny!

It's surprisingly hard to find a decent, affordable diner with quality food in Des Moines. I was…read morepleasantly surprised by this place, and thought the Durango omelette with green salsa was well done. Very friendly staff too. Could use bigger portions, though. My only major complaint (not the fault of the restaurant at all) was the very old clientele (at multiple tables) who were quite rude, demanding, entitled and loudly sharing videos on their phones. One lady had a full conversation on speakerphone - wth? Anyway, will be back soon.

Our family just wrapped up a late breakfast (okay, brunch) at Little Brother on our way through…read moretown, and we owe a big high-five to the Yelpers in Des Moines! This place was FANTASTIC! We grabbed a booth, replete with glittery uphostery and in a dining room decorated with a combination of old-school (I'm assuming original) charm and bright, colorful pieces on the walls! Our waitress was prompt, attentive, and extremely helpful! She keyed in pretty quick to the fact that we were from out of town, and first timers, and she made some awesome recommendations for appetizers and entrees! I couldn't get my mind off the deviled eggs, but knew I needed a little more; so, I opted for the oatmeal alongside! The two made a wonderful pairing! My son had the french toast (amazing), my daughter had the chicken and waffles (amazing), and my wife had the short rib skillet (uh, also amazing)!! I would rate the prices as fair, if a tad above moderate. But, when everything is as good as this was from a food, service and ambiance stance, it's hard not to feel like you're getting a pretty good value! I think we've found a mainstay breakfast // brunch // lunch spot in Des Moines! Food = 5/5 Facility = 4/5 Service = 5/5 Ambiance = 4/5 Value = 4/5

Wow! So good! I chose the signature French Toast. It was great and really sweet. Two huge slices of…read moretoast that almost taste like cake. They were perfectly browned to create a light outer crisp. It was topped with fresh whip cream and served with warm syrup. Just excellent. Husband got The Classic. Hashbrowns and bacon were crispy. Very good. Loved the music they were playing. The atmosphere was inviting and fun. Service is as excellent. Great stop.

I have not been here for a long time. Met my mother for a spontaneous dinner. She asked for the…read morecorner round table, which was awesome. Greeted right away by our waitress Sara. She was very knowledgeable extremely friendly and helpful. Went over the different sides and the sauces that went with our steaks. Checked on us frequently, but not too much. Had a wonderful evening. And as we're leaving, she said thank you. We were her first table on her new job. She did a fantastic job way to go Sara.

4.4* (out of 5) Food: 4* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 5*…read more Service: 4* Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely) Total check/person: $28 02/06/2026 We were running out of time for Happy Hour availability on Friday night, so picked something closer to home and decided to give The Club Car a try since we enjoyed previous visits. For drinks, we started with a Pineapple Jalapeno Mule and a Coconut Mule while waiting for our food. For our Happy Hour food options, we chose the Boursin Mushrooms (see picture), Nachos with Beef (see picture) and BBQ Shrimp Kabob (see picture). While the Mushrooms and BBQ Shrimp Kabob were worthy of 5* ratings (both were fantastic and highly recommended), the Nachos were average at best - as the chips tasted like a cheap no-label variety and the beef had little taste. We finished our meal with a couple of sweeter martinis (see picture) at the bar. We have been impressed with the drinks and bartenders during each of our visits and tonight was no different - both martinis were delicious!

4.2* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 4*…read more Service: 3* Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely) Total check/person: $19 (no drinks) 03/08/2026 Slept in after a late night so found ourselves going to a noon Mass downtown and looking for a brunch stop on the way home. We've driven by this place and talked about stopping for food before and my wife had been there with co-workers after work one day, but this was our first stop for food. A clean, modern storefront greets you (see picture) and with plenty of televisions and a nice patio, it looks to be a hopping place once the temperatures warm up a little. While our server was a little hard to find at times, we both found our food to be quite good. My wife ordered the Nacho Burrito Meal (see picture) and I opted for the Honey Citrus salad (see picture). As is our custom, we shared samples of each of our meals and both of us found both choices to be worthy of ordering again. I really liked the clean, crisp and fresh salad with a delicious tangy dressing and the Burrito was tasty inside and out (loved the creamy, cheesy sauce). If you are looking for a great stop for Sunday morning brunch (possibly after some shopping at Sam's Club just across the interstate to the North), you won't go wrong here! If you found this review helpful, please show your appreciation with a Like or a Follow. Photos copyright: happyhourdesmoines.com & thefoodanddrinkguy.com

Brunch was delicious. Good service. Pretty pricey but would go back!…read more Our server was Lindsey and she did a great job.

Returning to The Urban Grill was wonderful and brought back memories, especially after five years…read moreof not traveling to Branson, MO. Memories of conversations with the owners, memories of the excellent dishes and good wines. Going back felt like time stood still, but believe me, time does. After hours of driving from Branson, MO, we were able to recharge, and I also want to emphasize Danielle's professionalism and warm welcome. I hope and wish there will be another visit. I won't say goodbye, but rather, until next time.

We sat at the bar, and the bartender was incredibly sweet and attentive - though wow, she was busy…read moreon a Saturday evening at 6 p.m.! Her great attitude made our experience even better. The place was packed (which is why we chose the bar), but we weren't disappointed. The restaurant/bar was well maintained and decorated - with a nicer type of vibe. People were dressed in anything from jeans to dress pants, to dresses, to suits. It fit all types of attire, but could certainly be the perfect date night spot. The food looked and tasted amazing. I didn't even get a chance to take any photos! We shared the chicken and Brussels sprouts, opting for extra Brussels instead of rice, and I have to say, these were the best Brussels sprouts I've ever had. Perfectly cooked, coated in sauce, not raw or charred. We also had the French dip with sweet potato fries and some of the sauces the bartender recommended. It was fantastic, not greasy or heavy, and the bread was perfectly soft. One of our sides was the chicken tortilla soup, which was also delicious. No complaints from start to finish. We'll definitely be returning whenever we're passing through the Des Moines area!

It's lunch and now you find yourself driving toward that icon spot of Cooper's on 5th in Valley…read moreJunction to savor that delicious Cajun Meatloaf Meltdown Sandwich- Simply Delicious. My only issue is food temperature---while served eye appealing it was just warm -- work on food temperature control -- the sweet potato fries were awesome and the egg rolls with barbecue sauce and sausage were solid. Jeffrey -- my wait staffer-- bar mixologist-- made me a Lavender Lemonade Mocktail and it was every bit as good as a "Mr Pibbs." The soft music cascading in the background provided the serene feeling to allow me to play message catch up by iPhone and a tab, or utilize the quiet spot to socialize with great company. This space gives you a choice for fun socialization.

It's been 3 years since I last reviewed here, but it's still one of our regular stops and doesn't…read moredissapoint! Intimate, dark atmosphere inside, and brighter (and often warmer!) out back on the patio. Meatloaf and Salmon entrees are regulars for us, but we've tried almost every sandwich and many of the other entrees, and they are always full of flavor and delicious. Salads are fresh and have very good quality lettuce and veggies. Dressings are good as well. Small bar with drop in seating, but it pays to get a reservation. They currently use Toast to take reservations and you'll get a reminder the day prior to your visit. Walk in's often find it challenging to squeeze in here! Service is always good and the bartenders make a good drink.