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    The Chicken Coop - Ankeny

    3.2 (80 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    2/3/23
    Cody M.

    The pizza looks amazing I'm definitely going to get it next time. I was craving some simple chicken strips and a few beers and I cam to the right place. Great bar tender helped keep a very noisy patron in check at the end of the bar sure helped my visit. I like the location and atmosphere here.

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    Tim P.

    Food was nothing special. Definitely bar food didn't see anything that stood out. 7 tables 4 at bar two bar tenders two waitresses one dj. Service was slightly below average but they were very nice Prices very reasonable. If you're trying to drink and have some salty bar food perfect spot but if you wanna sit down and eat, I go somewhere else. Bar atmosphere, loud music people talking loud, great TV selection sports on every TV

    Graziano sausage sandwich
    Kamron A.

    Stopped by as I was in town for work! First time and on Monday night I have a craving for wings so found this place on Yelp and since I try and avoid chains this place popped up! Positives....got the spicy BBQ wings and they were packed with flavor and a good portion came for $10.99. they are not holding back on quantity! I also got the granziano sausage sandwich loaded with cheese, peppers and onions and house made marinara sauce! Definitely a huge portion and way to much for one! Good flavor and fries are excellent! Great meal to split! Negative...none really! Also a large quantity of the with sports running and great seating with TV's! Definitely a place to go and watch the game! Service was solid! Overall a good value and good quality! To see more pictures of this place and others go to Kam Finds Food page on Facebook and Instagram and join the foodie community!

    Erin S.

    This is my first time here but many people that were with me have been here before and said they loved it. Today, that was not the case. I will say the waitress did an amazing job for being the only one working. She cleaned all the tables herself and waited all the tables herself. The bartender didn't even help her from what we could see. The pizza was burnt, there was NO fish in the fried fish sandwich, and the quesadilla just looked unappetizing but was edible at least :/ When we told the waitress she took both the pizza and the fish sandwich off the bill and reassured her we don't blame her. The appetizers were good though and the wings weren't too bad.

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    Karin L.

    This is a fun place to go drink beer and watch a game. Plenty of TVs available and nice sports bar atmosphere. Definitely a place I would go to have some drinks on a Sunday and catch a game with friends. The food is okay, but nothing I'm amazed by. I love buffalo wings and wanted to love these, but it seems that Ankeny is an oasis of good buffalo wings. The wings were not super crispy, and the sauce needed more kick. Other standard sports bar fare is available besides wings, but again nothing I got that excited about. The atmosphere is welcoming and friendly however and the serving staff was great - we'll keep this in mind as a great place to catch a game and have a cold beer!

    Tina P.

    Visiting from WV. They had Great service and fabulous wings with the spicy bbq sauce.

    Lori & company doing it right everytime!
    Jt H.

    Love this place! Thank you Lori for the awesome service and always being friendly when we come in! Between here and the other Coops, it's hard to choose! Glad there's one everywhere we go!

    Cropduster IPA
    Richard C.

    Killer burger in Iowa?! The brioche bun was unexpected but awesome. The meat was just right. Perfect juiciness and char. Pretty good beer selection too. The bar area was a bit loud but I suppose that's expected in a bar/grille. There were (well behaved) children in the restaurant, so if you've kids, no worries! I will be back again!

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    We love their wings with the crispy option,-'d their quesadillas! I recommend the buck nasty and garlic jalapeño sauces.

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    The jalapeño garlic wings cooked are amazing. Order them crispy. Fries are the beer battered kind and good too.

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    4 years ago

    Great night Tuesday night playing music bingo. Highly recommend. And our server Elise was awesome!

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    Terrible we waited over a hour for our food just to dine out that they overcooked all of our food and burnt it

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    Yankee Clipper

    Yankee Clipper

    4.0(40 reviews)
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    Even suburbs need dive bars -- and I was so happy to find this one in Ankeny! When we first moved…read moreto Ankeny I was so sad because it didn't seem that there were many dive bars in town -- but then I found The Clipper! Great prices for beer - always has the games on - and a friendly crowd. I'm quite confident that this is where you will find the genuinely cool people of Ankeny. No one in this bar has their nose held too high and everyone is here to have fun. The bartenders are great -- easy going and laid back and will get your beer with no fuss. Everyone needs a bar that is their last stop for the night close to home - a place you can just pop in your favorite sweatshirt and leggings and watch the game. This is that place! Love Yankee Clipper!

    Taco Tuesday is ok, not good. Service sub par at best,…read more STOP assuming everyone that walks in the door is a lifer and knows that just because the locals know it's Taco Tuesday that it means no point in the menu, except it doesn't. I had no idea if there was meat choices (there isn't) or toppings or sides (there are sides like fries) I'm glad I asked for the menu, as I almost thought about the nachos. Which I would have not known about if I hadn't seen a menu. We did not appreciate the rudeness when she asked if we were ready to order and I replied how would we know we haven't seen a menu. Just for her to roll her eyes and come back and toss them on the table. That attitude made me not want to spend my money there and my tip absolutely reflected her poor behavior. She could have earned 20 from me alone out of our group, instead of what was left over from the change. I work in the service industry and I appreciate both good food and service and it also would have been nice if our checks were correct but I have learned to pick and chose my battles but that also helped contribute to her not super tip. To the taco loved the shell it's like fry bread and one taco is the entire basket you have been warned. Sadly it wasn't really warm my fries were not even close to warm and definitely floppy. Really the stinker of the show was the server, so don't expect much.

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    4.0(76 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    My friend and I came here on a Saturday night, and although it was quite busy, we were seated right…read moreaway. The service was excellent--our waiter was kind, attentive, and made us feel well taken care of. I ordered the yakisoba bowl without any meat add-ins, and I'm so glad I did. It was easily the best yakisoba I've ever had. The sauce leans more sweet than salty, which made it really unique and flavorful. I absolutely loved it. I would definitely recommend stopping by if you're in the area. I definitely think it would be a great spot to watch any sporting event. It is winter time, but looks like it would be a nice spot in the summer. I can't wait to come back and try more items on the menu!

    Food Review - 30hop (Ankeny) Hiding from the rain with love…read moreof my life! I and my amazing woman ordered the Grilled Buffalo Chicken Cobb along with a half Very Berry Salad with added grilled chicken, and overall it was a satisfying, hearty meal. The Grilled Buffalo Chicken Cobb was the standout. The chicken was tender and well-cooked, topped with a bold buffalo sauce that added heat overpowering the dish (heh). The salad itself was generously portioned and visually appealing, loaded with fresh ingredients like cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, blue cheese crumbles, crispy bacon, hard-boiled egg, corn, carrots, and mixed greens. Every bite had a good balance of textures and flavors--creamy, crunchy, savory, and spicy. The Very Berry Salad (half portion) was fresh and light, making it a nice contrast to the Cobb. Adding grilled chicken made it more filling, though the upcharge felt a little steep for the portion size. Still, the greens and toppings were fresh and well-prepared. Service and presentation were solid, and the food arrived looking just as good as it tasted. One downside was the added 3% swipe/tap fee, which bumped the total up a bit, but the quality of the food helped justify the overall surprise. Overall: A flavorful, filling meal with fresh ingredients and strong presentation. A good choice if you're craving a substantial salad that doesn't feel boring and looking for a place to hide from a rain and talk to your loved one. (5/5)

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    The Korean Steak Sandwich with side of Wok Veggies $18.99

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    4.4(40 reviews)
    6.5 mi

    A group of six of us met for happy hour on a fairly busy Wednesday evening. They have great food…read moreand drink specials during happy hour so we tried a number of different items. We had a few plates of the loaded nachos with chicken and with beef... They were heaped high and delicious. Plenty on each plate for two or three people. The meat additions are not discounted during happy hour, but even at full price with the half-price nachos it's a bargain. Others in our group got the quesadillas and we shared some deviled eggs. All of them are very tasty. We also got some cheese balls. They were pretty much the standard fair but also very good. Drinks are another great bargain during the happy hour with discounted beer and mixed drinks. All the drinks were very tasty. Our server was Bailey. She was very pleasant, fun, and enthusiastic. The food came out very quickly, and the drinks came off the bar in a very reasonable time as well. There is a large U-shaped bar and plenty of booth and table seating along with that outdoor patio. There is a 4% non-cash adjustment for using your credit card. Definitely a very discounted happy hour, but the food was delicious and I would try it again for happy hour or just for dinner

    It's a fun time for the kids. A little pricey for what you're doing. Fun time to watch a game or…read morehave some drinks. I haven't had any food so I can't give an opinion on that.

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    Gameday - Giant pretzel appetizer with cheese dipping sauce. Very good! Highly recommend

    Giant pretzel appetizer with cheese dipping sauce. Very good! Highly recommend

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    The Other Place - Ankeny - Build Your Own Burger, Medium cooked, w/pickles, fries, and Lemonade.

    The Other Place - Ankeny

    2.9(64 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    My friend and I arrived around 12:30pm. It was busy but not packed. In fact we were seated…read morerelatively quickly. Our server was very personable. Friendly and attentive without being overbearing. But we didn't like his beer recommendation, lol! Their lunch special was a dinner sized breaded pork tenderloin for $8.99 with fries or chips. We decided to split the sandwich and have an order of onion rings. The O rings were wonderful. The BPT was very good, but a little over cooked. It also wasn't as flavorful as I wished. They offer pizza slices for a lunch special as well. There are several large screen TV's to watch sports. It's a much larger space that it appears to be from the outside. We come to Ankeny about once a month and am always on the look put for a good lunch. We'll be back again.

    Stopped in for Mother's Day. We were seated immediately and our waiter was attentive. As we waited…read morefor our food, I began looking around our booth. The window blinds were filthy, dust and food all over them, two out of four sets of silverware included dirty utensils. Our food came and my patty melt was so overcooked and dry with about10 French fries, my sons cheeseburger had diced tomatoes mashed in the bun, my husbands French dip only had cheese on half and the meat was full of gristle. Not the Mother's Day I was seeking. Disappointed as we usually have been satisfied by the restaurant. .

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    Benchwarmers - The Loaded Nachos with a side of fresh Jalapeño!  So good!

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    2.8(62 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$

    Another successful visit to BW!…read more This was the final stop for my birthday outing! This is a close to home stop, and the food, drinks and service is always solid! Not to mention Heather is always a friendly face and we really appreciate her! We were joined by my 2 sons and my son's wife. The place is staying clean and organized unset the new ownership and I really appreciate the bright and clean feeling the new ownership has installed. The bathrooms are also being maintained and clean, which is a nice touch! My daughter-in-law ordered a jumbo pretzel $12 - and it was fresh, warm and enough to feed 5 people on its own! My son and I both ordered the wings $14 each, and they are very good here! My other son ordered a French Dip $14 - and he said it was excellent and would not share! This was all paired with plenty of libation from the well stocked and clean bar, with many great local breweries on tap as well as specials on the domestics. Our total bill came up to around $120 for everyone - I did not do the math - I just paid the bill, however I don't think my birthday drink was free! ??? This has always been a fun spot and since the refresh this is still a solid choice for a sports bar in Ankeny! Come check it out! Tell Heather Kirk and Kim say Hi!

    Good place to watch a game, staff was sweet and they had lots of non alcoholic options along with…read morereal drinks.. Lots of tvs and a party room..

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    Carney Tap

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    4.6(8 reviews)
    1.3 mi

    I went in one time and the bartender remembered my name. Kevin's always quick to greet you with a…read moresmile. The female bartender who comes in after him (don't remember her name, unfortunately) is also great and makes sure you're taken care of. The place looks like it would only have Budweiser and Busch Light on tap, but they have all kinds of craft options for very reasonable prices. This month, they have a very tasty beer from Boulevard called Easy Orange for only $4/pint. You're probably looking at $2-$3 more/pint at other places around Ankeny. I'd get there by 4PM, otherwise, you're going to be sitting at a table, not the bartop.

    I am pleased that this bar is here. It is a local stop and…read moreeveryone who goes here loves it. I am not a regular but we were stopping in to try something different. Small parking lot around what appears to be a house, but it's so much more. It's a dive bar. Multiple TVs had a golf tournament on but that didn't keep the conversations from being lively. Even we were greeted with smiles from the bartender. We bellied right up and made friends. She was so fun to talk to even while being worked hard with the busy crowd. We did discover that the name was changed to Careny Tap about 5 years ago, but there are still hits of the old name, and Google also had an old name on the map. We started a tab and they took a card or cash. We had a couple drinks and I loved watching the bartender work. My husband was very pleased with the beer options available. They had some beers that not a lot of places carry and I think he was so excited to find some unique ones she had to offer. We did not eat anything, but really like this place and its been here forever. I recommend.

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    Carney Tap - My next drink is on its way! Love this place!

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    My next drink is on its way! Love this place!

    The Chicken Coop - Ankeny - tradamerican - Updated May 2026

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