This place and the staff are amazing! My husband and I stopped in for dinner since we were in the…read morearea and have wanted to check this place out for a while. We were treated so wonderfully and our waiter and the general manager went above and beyond to make us happy. Our wonderful waiter Derek welcomed us and was excited to learn that this was our first visit. He was friendly and helpful and seemed genuinely interested in helping us choose something on the menu that we would enjoy. I decided to get a supreme pizza because I like a lot of toppings on my pizza and my husband got the cavatelli because he was in the mood for pasta. The food came out extremely fast. Unfortunately, I didn't like my pizza very much because the center of the crust was very limp and droopy and the toppings fell off because they were kind of heavy. The outer edge of the crust was crispy but the middle of the crust seemed like maybe it needed to be cooked longer. I felt like the pizza should have been better. My husband loved his cavatelli and gave me a bite. I agreed that it was very good. I was wishing that I had ordered that, too. When Derek came and checked on us, I debated on whether I should say something about the pizza. It wasn't horrible but it wasn't great either. He could probably see the disappointment on my face. He said he really wanted to know what we thought about the food so I told him I was disappointed with the pizza. He was very understanding about it and said he didn't like his pizza droopy either. But we told him the cavatelli was excellent. It was a little bit sweet with the right amount of spiciness. A few minutes later, Courtney the general manager came to our table and apologized about the pizza. She was truly sorry about the pizza and even said she talked to the chef about cooking it longer but he said it might burn the pizza if they did that. And it had so many toppings on it that it might not make a difference on the crust. So she wanted me to pick something else on their menu for free. I was going to decline but she insisted, so I chose the cavatelli. They made it for me and brought it out quickly. We appreciated everything Derek and the GM did to make it up to us which really wasn't necessary. They went above and beyond. I felt bad about it but they wanted our first visit there to be great. Then when Derek brought our bill to us, we saw that they comped both the pizza and the extra cavatelli. So they were only charging us for my husband's meal. AND Derek brought us a free dessert. My husband and I were flabbergasted. They did way more for us than they should have. We have never been treated so well at a restaurant before. I didn't think that restaurants and waitstaff like this existed. It seems like since Covid, when you go to restaurants, they're understaffed or the workers don't seem like they want to be there and barely acknowledge you. But here they bend over backwards to make sure you're happy. I love that and appreciate everything they did. The atmosphere is casual yet upscale. It feels cozy and welcoming, too. There is outdoor seating as well. Believe me, we will be back and we'll tell our friends about this place. If you love excellent service and good food, please check this place out..

This was our first experience with Urban Cellars, arriving at 7:30pm. Hodgepodge entrance with wine…read morefor purchase to the right and a maze behind the host stand. It was dirty and the smell - well - after using the restroom, I realized its origin, confirming my impressions. We found bathrooms with broken fixtures and filthy. Service - well - there wasn't service. "Busy night -earlier" Waited fifteen minutes - served "city water" and then told they have filtered when I ordered bottled water, because there was a smell in water. Food - if you like salt, heavy cheese for fries, no ketchup- this is your place. Should I mention that they are generous with grease. Overall - I'm amazed by the recommendation. Thumbs down on food.

Delicious food! Service was friendly but took a bit to be recognized, even there was no o e else in…read morethe restaurant. Good size portions. Fun atmosphere and murals.

Early Bird as a whole is a good restaurant so this dining experience was as expected…read more We were there relatively early for a Sunday so we waited for 10 minutes or so for someone to come from the back to seat us. Once our server got to us it was much improved. I had French toast, eggs, Sausage and hashbrowns plus coffee off their early dining menu. The hashbrowns were exactly how I like them...crispy! The sausage was good as well. I thought the restaurant was decorated in a fun vibe and really like the decor. I will always hate the parking at this building as I think it's awful. Please support the restaurant but don't be afraid to walk to it!

Absolutely loved this place!…read more The vibe is welcoming and has that hometown feel as soon as you walk in. Greeted with a smile and sat promptly! My server was Sue, and she was very good, and very attentive - always had my coffee warmed up when needed and had some good recommendations on what to eat. The food itself was really good. I had the avocado toast, which comes with a basted egg and avocado cream drizzle on top, and your choice or meat (if any) and I chose the brisket! I learned from a local sitting next to my friend and I that they get the brisket from a local bbq joint, which I thought was pretty cool. Good coffee, good vibes, good service! Would come here again if my travels blow me back into town!

First off let me say service was friendly and amazing. Felt very much at home from the moment you…read morewalk in the door. Second, the food was incredible. Can't recommend the chicken fried steak enough it's made in house, delicious cream, gravy, and the hashbrowns perfection. My partner loved his The hangover, which was potatoes, sausage ham country, gravy, egg coffee's delicious give it a try

University Library Cafe may be a bar, but showing up late morning before noon felt like discovering…read morethe quiet study section before the crowds arrived. The funny part? Once the food hit the table, everyone suddenly got focused and very quiet. Shhh like we are in a library! Apparently we were all majoring in comfort food with a concentration in burgers, fries, and bar food done right. Nothing fancy here, just great service, generous portions, and food that earns an A+ in comfort. You definitely will not leave hungry!

Well we came back on a Sunday for breakfast and I am so glad that we did! The place was happily…read morecrowded and we lucked out with a clean and ready booth, just before the bigger crowds started rolling in! Between the bartender and the 2 folks taking orders and serving the food the place was well covered and the tables were turning over at a nice pace. It was fun to see the food parade and the crowded bar, and everyone in easy conversations. We started off with their signature LIBRARY LATTE - Vanilla Vodka, Irish Cream, RumChata, and Cold Brew Coffee for $9, these are both dangerous and delicious! My mom ordered the bacon and mushroom omelette with potatoes and a pancake $13 + 1 on the side. Kimee ordered the biscuits and gravy $11 with eggs and I got the eggs Benedict $13 with the salmon +$3 (wow) and side of potatoes. The order came out quite quickly and everyone was really happily eating in no time. Honestly this breakfast has to contend as one of the best in Des Moines! It was packed and standing room only when we left! We have plotted a new route already planning our next visit! Side note. They are still waiting on getting the beer cooler repaired.

Great service! Great food options! Cool atmosphere and clean…read more Will return when back in town!

Checks ALL the boxes - friendly staff…read more- outstanding food - best hamburger in Des Moines Love this place

Great weekend-morning brunch spot!!! Bottomless mimosas and a lot of TVs on the wall to watch…read morewhatever and chilax. The food and drinks were pretty decent, normal tavern food but the appeal was the big open space with high top tables, and a lot of people talking, laughing, and having a good time.

Located on 50th and I-235 Bevy's is a bar/restaurant as is typical. The negatives: Music way too…read moreloud. Positives: plenty of TV's to keep you entertained. Food prices are slightly on the high side so don't expect to get out of there for less than $25 or 30 with no alcohol. I got the French dip which was fine while my companion got the black and blue which she said was overcooked. Her Cole slaw side had excess vinegar. Ambiance was too noisy but the service was friendly.

Came here for breakfast on a Sunday. It gets pretty busy (as does any other breakfast sit down…read morerestaurant) but the turnaround on the food was quick. Placed our order and less than 10 mins it was all out. Ordered the French toast flight combo and it was delicious! My favorite probably has to be the one with the Strawberry Fields French toast - light & refreshing. Next favorite on the flight would have to be the Banana Cookie Crumble French toast - the fluff was so tasty! That was my favorite part on the French toast.

Food was pretty good, but it was overdone at times. The amount of icing on the pancakes was…read moresomewhat overbearing and the table found that the standard pancake with syrup was more enjoyable than the premium version. It is larger breakfast potatoes, not hashbrowns. Not a bad thing, just a fact. Service by the staff was by committee but very regular. I found the overall value to be tough since the prices were quite high all things considered. The food was good like i said but not anything g exemplary to give it 5 stars.

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.