We wanted a lighter dinner today, since we have thanksgiving tomorrow. My mom is visiting from out of 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! read more

The Purveyor - "Charcuterie for 4" was pretty sparse - Desserts Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

4.25* (out of 5) Food: 4* Atmosphere: 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 read more

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Such a cute little place! Food was awesome, cookies are excellent too! We shared a bunch of stuff and enjoyed a beverage. It's bright, cheerful and the food was all wonderful. read more

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There are a lot of superlatives in my vocabulary that I could use to convey how fabulous the experience was here on Thursday evening! Unexpected. Exquisite. Delicious. A beautiful smaller/quaint bistro-like dining establishment in Des Moines East Village - you can't help but sort of fall in love with it as soon as you walk in the door. Service was superb - suggestions, information, questions answered, samples of wine shared, and a look at tonight's special (chicken or beef kabobs!). Our choices: half-charcuterie board and the two kabob specials - beef and chicken. You can see from the pictures how wonderful the presentation was. Of course it was delicious too. The board had two meat and cheese selections - I don't think you ever go wrong with well-aged prosciutto. Both cheeses were really splendid. A thinly sliced (maybe deep fried) focaccia was served with it giving some crunchy contrast. The kabobs were very good - the flavor in both excellent. The chicken was PERFECT - toasty yet juicy and paired with grilled red peppers. The beef was flavorful but it was served medium-well to well-done and I think that probably took away from the dish - it was what felt like the only flaw in the meal! It was paired with grilled red-onions and sun-dried tomatoes. Both kabobs were served over a well-dressed arugula salad that provided a beautiful bed for the skewers but was also very ample in size as an accompaniment. They have a smallish but very dynamic wine list! They do sell casked wine too - we didn't try that. I had a nice Pinot Grigio - a wine I've been staying away from for a hot-minute - but this was legitimately delicious and refreshing. Hubby had a Chardonnay - it came off with just a tinge of sweetness and he enjoyed it. We both had the sangria and it was bomb! Served more like wine - no ice or fruit but delicious. We were feeling a bit stuffed, so we grabbed a couple caramel and coconut macaroons, and a lavender cookie to take home and enjoy. Not surprised - they were scrumptious! All in all a great dining experience and I'd highly suggest it. We'll definitely be back! ‍ PS: I went back the next day to grab a terrific porkchetta sandwich and a couple more cookies for lunch. Nom-nom! Very good!! read more

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Excellent tapas, great wine selection and wonderful service. It's on the pricey side, but was worth it to get a great meal in Des Moines (the only great meal I had while visiting that city!) read more

I loved this place, the people and the food! So nice and kind...we needed a regular table as my mother can't get on a bar stool. We were going to leave when the gentleman working there said can I help you... I said we aren't able to stay since there wasn't a regular table. He very quickly said that they do indeed have one and he would bring it downstairs right away. He also said that they generally have it downstairs but they just had a private party and need the space and just forgot to bring it back downstairs. Omg, so sweet. So we sat down and ordered way too much food because everything looked so good. We started with a mini charcuterie board. It had so much on a mini board that only cost $15. It was truly a bargain. My mother ordered the Paella and thought it was delicious too. They service was great, the atmosphere was comfortable and the food was wonderful! I highly recommend. read more

I have been so excited to try Purveyor for awhile now! It's a fun take on a European market right in the heart of East Village next to Raygun. When you walk into Purveyor, you will see a large bar with an extensive on-tap and bottled wine selection. In addition to that, you can see the kitchen where the fresh meats and cheeses are created into delicious small plates or charcuterie boards. Overall, great experience dining here. Very knowledgeable staff and efficient for getting us our food in a timely manner. The charcuterie board had a wonderful variety with extremely unique cheeses (honey lavender espresso cheddar for example), fun adornments (pickled onions, candied nuts), and fresh toasted bread from South Union! I would love to see jam or mustards be a part of the charcuterie boards in the future. The Baron Sandwich is sadly the reason I could not rate my experience as a 5/5. The meat was high quality, but the sandwich overall was dry as a bone. I felt as though a sauce was needed and that the bread shouldn't have been toasted as much as it was. We also thought that the sandwich came with chips and ours did not. Will be back for a charcuterie board 100%, may take it or leave it for trying another sandwich personally. read more

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Came in during lunch time and was not too busy. Overall great experience - bar seats and seats along the wall. Limited seating for large groups on main floor. They are working on fixing the 2nd floor for additional seating. Co worker and I ordered: 1. Petite board - $9 for three meats and two cheeses; great alternative if you want something different for lunch. 2. The Purveyor sandwich - bread is from C Fresh so light and crispy. Selection of meat and cheese on sandwich was great. Will be coming back after work hours to try the wine and beer. read more

The Purveyor - Petite board - $9 Great deal - 3 meat + 2 cheeses - Desserts Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

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This is a fantastic modern, European-style market that curates the best local charcuterie, exclusive tap to bottle wines and luxury baked goods by Doré Bakery. Wonderful food, excellent ambiance and the service was fantastic!! Ethan took really great care of us. This is absolutely a hidden treasure in East Village. They also have specials on certain nights of the week so keep yours open for paella night. read more

We stopped in because they had Maytag Blue Cheese listed on their website, and they did not disappoint! If you like wine, I think this is your stop. There were huge vats up top full of wine and several people sitting at the bar sipping on wine. There were a few baked goods (macarons, scones, etc.) and an entire container full of cheese and fancy meats. Come check it out! read more

The Purveyor - Maytag Blue Cheese - Desserts Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

Fabulous wine tastings, delicious desserts and all the meats and a cheese a gal could want! Cannolis, macaroons and more! Great spot for a date or a night out with your best with a gal pal. Staff and management are sweet. Solid place! read more

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Nestled nicely in between Raygun and Dirt Burger is this fantastic place to get wine, charcuterie, and unique desserts. It has a distinct European feel, but is in a modern building with giant windows and plenty of natural light - it has a neat vibe that is apparent as soon as you walk in. There are a variety of unique wines on tap, with the option to order a wine flight so you can try three types in case you're like me, always feeling indecisive but also wanting to try as many different things as possible. There is a deli counter in the back of the space where you can order sandwiches and charcuterie, made-to-order, or there are also a number of grab-and-go type of sandwiches, meats, cheeses, and salads. There are also a wide variety of desserts available that are packaged - French macarons, biscotti, cannolis, coconut macaroons, and a variety of cookies. Although there are a couple of tables on the main floor to sit and enjoy your wine/food, be sure to check out the upper level, which is also open to the public. There are more seating options on the upper level, as well as a neat catwalk area to check out the whole space from above. The staff are some of the nicest people you will ever meet and are incredibly helpful if you have any questions or special requests. Definitely a hidden gem in East Village worth checking out. read more

The Purveyor - Purveyor is located in the large grey building, in between Raygun and Dirt Burger. - Desserts Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

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This place is worth visiting over and over. John and Drew are amazing. The Charcuterie is amazing. Great suggestions on the Sangria and IPA. Prices are reasonable and worth the value. I will be back and bring my friends. read more

The Purveyor - Desserts Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

Fantastic place. Great wine selection, owner/sommelier shares her knowledge of wine, charcuterie plate was huge and great value for the price. When's the last time you asked for a doggy bag for a charcuterie plate because you were so full?? Great ambiance. Try this place. read more

Amazing food, fantastic wines & superb management--I cannot say enough good things about the Purveyor. It's a gem located in the heart of the East Village. Highly recommend stopping in & trying! read more

Nice casual clean space. Laid back. Many wines in vats/on tap to enjoy. They have a variety of sandwiches highlighting farm to table, with many phenomenally perfect sandwiches highlighting Iowa pork! Even if you're not hungry, stop for a glass or two of wine and take a sandwich home with you. Also very nice charcuterie plates. Friendly as H team as well. read more

Very nice edition to the east village. Stopped in for lunch. The layout was a little confusing but found their sandwich and soup menu had good variety and high quality ingredients. I got the #3 and it was a-mazing. As was the mushroom and wild rice soup. I can't wait to come back to try the wine on tap, they looked delicious and a perfect early evening hang out with lots of light. read more

Absolutely wonderful gem in the East Village. Love the concept of a wine, cheese and Charcuterie bar along with little baked goods. Great staff, and nice spot for girls hang out or a date night. I had their wine by the half bottle and a some cheeses to go! Definitely will come back again. read more

Best sand which I have ever had (purveyor)! best cheese, spiced walnuts, cannoli and apricot biscottis and fudge...can't wait to go back for a glass of Chenin Blanc ...great service too read more

When you get to purveyor, Drew and John and the rest of the staff are absolutely eager to help you out. Drew will put together a growler of some very good wine that is the best bargain in town, with reusable bottles. The pork Barron is excellent the cookies and treats by Doré are to die for. read more