Popped in once for lunch and one for an evening burger. Greeted immediately and chose our seats by…read morethe window. Loved the mules! Tasty smash burgers with a side of tots-I order the same one every time!

4.4* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 4*…read more Service: 4* Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely) Total check/person: $21 06/12/2025 Several of my wife's co-workers have recommended this place for a while and we got the chance to try it out tonight with our neighbors. We loved the look and feel as we walked up to the building and felt that the overall experience was well above average. Our only 'beef' was that most of the unique beers listed on their table menus were not available - tap options were limited to a few domestic beers, which was disappointing for restaurant with "Tap" in its name. The perfect evening on the patio and quality of the food offset this disappointment though. For our dinners, I ordered the Smachos (see picture) and asked to have them delivered as an appetizer - as I wasn't that hungry. My wife and one of our neighbors each ordered Tenderloins (see pictures). All of the food was delicious and highly recommended. We especially enjoyed the Smachos, which had pieces of their smash burger included in the toppings and were fantastic for sharing. While it is a bit off the beaten path for those of you living in Des Moines, it is only about 10 minutes to the West on a divided highway. We found the peaceful charm of the shaded patio next to the brick street out front contributed to a nice dinner with our friends and enjoyed the stop. If you found this review helpful, please show your appreciation with a Like or a Follow. Photos copyright: happyhourdesmoines.com & thefoodanddrinkguy.com

Looking for a place to grab lunch to go and came across Hungry Boyz…read more Decided to try two sandwiches and asked if they could wrap the halves separately. No problem. The Big Kahuna Tuna. Well this fish out of water wasn't a keeper for me. The bread is so soft and phenomenal. There was plenty of Tuna on this Big Kahuna, and I added lettuce, pickles, jalapeños, onion, and black pepper. Banana Peppers on the other half. The flavor just wasn't hitting for me. The tuna is like a paste, not dry, but not moist. The veggies were very light and added no flavor. I am not a fan of a ton of mayo, but this sandwich needs a flavor injection. That bread is seriously awesome and I am curious if the wheat hits the same. Would definitely let this fish go. It felt like a can of tuna on bread with a light mayo. The Lost Boyz - Ham, Salami, Turkey, Pepperoni, and Provolone with salad dressing, lettuce, tomato, oil, red wine vinegar, and oregano. The flavors in this sandwich are really good, excellent flavor. The veggies again were very light and the meat in the middle was perfect, but 2/3rds through and the meat is scarce. I couldn't really even taste the toppings. This sandwich hits, but it's missing like peppers. That oregano should bring some flavor. This place has real potential and the bread is solid. Very soft, good flavor, and holds up excellent. Need equal meat throughout and add some toppings, like "Dear Sammich Maker please don't be scared to add some meat and toppings so I can taste it ". They seem to be skimping IMO and for the price point pickles, peppers, and onions shouldn't be an issue. A half a slice of tomato on a half isn't much or enough. Maybe subway spoiled me or that other place in town The Madhatter where they take you to flavor town. This just came up short for me. The service is outstanding and it wasn't very busy for lunch. I would stop again and try some other sandwiches if in the area. Would definitely request more toppings.

I had not been here in quite a while. A solid sub sandwich with fantastic service…read more They have a nice selection of sandwiches and you can choose white or wheat bread. For those familiar with Hungry Hobo, this setup will look familiar. You can dress your sandwich with all the toppings that you like and they have baked potatoes as an option as well. They also have cookies and salad salads available as sides. When you walk in you get in the queue to place your order and then the food is delivered to your table. Food comes out very quickly and Staff is great about checking in on you and picking up when you're done.

Needed lunch and WOW! I left thrilled. The Ornery Chicken & The Crafty Mac --- I'd never considered…read moredill pickles on Mac and cheese but it turned out to be perfection. Looking forward to next time!

This is a "ghost kitchen" where they only take online orders and do carry out. The menu is…read moreavailable on their website and has many choices and lots of variety. I got the chicken Mac and cheese bowl with bacon and it was so good. The prices are fantastic and the food tastes great! Quick and friendly service. Hope to come back soon!

The avocado toast, wow it was great The one caveat is they…read morewere out of steak :( I really enjoyed the ambience and food Every worker there had a great attitude I'm glad we got brunch there today We left the place bellowing out 'hoorays'

A lovely addition to Waukee! You don't often find a breakfast/lunch restaurant that truly has a…read moreunique menu with fun twists on classics. Plus, an amazing coffee bar! The ambiance in this place is great. Lots of natural light and elements with fun pops of color. Plenty of seating. We ordered the breakfast burrito, Croque madame, and cereal milk latte. The breakfast burrito was drenched in delicious sauce and was a generous portion. The Croque madame was also exceptional. The milk bread really took it to the next level. Side salad was nice and fresh. The latte was also amazing, not too sweet, nice fresh espresso that wasn't over extracted. The servers were sweet and attentive. No notes! Overall, this was a breath of fresh air. Definitely deserves a try if you are in the area!

Was a little confused about where to go because the exterior didn't match the name of the business…read more But I trusted my nose and followed that amazing smell of chicken! The women who welcomed us and took our order were so friendly and the chef let us know it would take a bit because he was dropping it in hot. I was surprised to find several drummies instead of a big piece of chicken but made sharing much easier. Chicken was hot and crispy and seasoning was amazing! The waffle was good but was outshone by the chicken. Overall amazing experience and will be following this business and checking them out again!

Chicken, Waffle and syrup, who knew!!!!! My first time eating this combination, experiencing the…read moreKitchen Space and eating from GG's Chicken and Waffles. It was also my first Yelp perks event. Instructions were not clear on what to do when I arrived. Was able to see someone was asking who were at a laptop. A man came out and announced they were going to be making our meals fresh and they would start coming out. I made the assumption he was the chef and owner. I would have enjoyed hearing the history of the business and more from the event coordinators. Hearing their story would add to my word of mouth references when someone asks what have we been doing that is new. When the food came out it was piping hot. It would have easily made a 20 minute drive home and still stay fresh. I choose the original chicken. It had good classic flavor and appearance. I was surprised it was wings and drumsticks as I was expecting a large chicken breast or thigh. The smaller chicken was easier to eat and manage. Chicken was not crisp which made it feel more home made then other restaurant too. It looked and tasted hand breaded which was a great treat and I prefer. The waffle was nice sweet add to the meal. I will definitely try this combination again. As we were eating, we were served fresh peach cobbler. It was so hot it steamed when I opened the container. I immediately stopped eating the chicken and moved to the dessert. It was delicious. Runner then cobblers I typically have. There was enough food I shared with my spouse when returning home.

The chicken sandwich was perfectly cooked. Super moist on the inside. The outside was nice and…read morecrispy. I didn't even eat it right away and it was still hot when I opened it. I had time to drive home and unload groceries so that tells me it was fresh fresh. The wait was long in the drive thru. I expected that when I pulled in so I can't really complain there. The fries and batter were pretty salty. That was my only "complaint". I think it must be seasoned salt because it had a different taste but yeah, too salty. (Which is saying a lot because I like salt.) I'd eat here again. When I have time to wait in line. lol

This place is where it's at! There's a pretty big selection of chicken joints in Altoona, but none…read morecome even close to this little gem! They are fast, friendly, clean and still feels lukewarm new! They have my favorite cheese curds, I HAVE to get them, every single time! Thanks Charlottes! Altoona loves you!

Only one person ended up having a mis-trial. We loved the theme and the menu has something for…read moreeveryone! We walked in without a reservation on a week night and got a table immediately. The cocktails range from fun to classic. Most of the cocktails are served with a large ice cube, which is perfect for whiskey. The service is attentive and just know that if everything is crafted to order, it does take a few minutes. I loved my Pork Torta. Fried pork topped with ham and Swiss. With truffle fries. Win! Salmon, perfect. Salad, fresh. Strawberry balsamic dressing does land on the sweeter side. One person in our group got the public defender ( cheese burger ). He said it was ok. I asked what he expected, and he conceded it was basic and that's as described. The atmosphere is fun casual. The bathrooms feature art....

A new gem with a very fun ambiance and creative menu!…read more My family dined here on a Friday night and were very pleased by everything at judges! From the very fun judicial decor to the friendly staff, this bar's atmosphere is perfect! We were summoned here after hearing about this fun new spot and it did not disappoint. They have a great cocktail menu that brings both creativity and variety to satisfy anyones taste. I had the strawberry summons and it was delicious, while my sister also enjoyed her rosemary rest mocktail. For dinner the burgers were the hit! High quality, well-seasoned, juicy meat with creative but tasty toppings. The truffle fries were very good, but could have used some more parm on top. That was the only critique. Overall we really enjoyed this new spot and verdicts in: we will be back!

Please offer vegan protein options. Beans, chickpeas or tofu to add to salads or a wrap would be…read moreperfect.

Looking for a quick bite after a nearby business meeting, Pickerman's hit the spot. I grabbed a…read moreturkey sub, lightly toasted. Bread and ingredients were fresh, comparable to sandwich chains. The fact they are local and small makes supporting them that much tastier. I noticed signage pointing out they have some very tasty bread, which I agree, but if you're more of a I'll take some bread with my meat sammy gal (or guy), then double up on the meat. This bread is thick! After reading some reviews, I wish I would have grabbed some soup but I was in a hurry to get checked in to my hotel. I noticed there was a lot of random shopping in the area, lots of discount stores and thrifting. Pickerman's is in a strip mall and could easily be missed, but worth checking out if you're looking for a quick lunch in the area.