I really liked this restaurant. We came here for lunch and were seated right away. Their menu…read morefeatures barbecue items. They have all of your favorites like brisket, pulled pork, ribs, and burnt ends. They also have breakfast items, desserts, ice cream, burgers, pizza, pastries, a cereal bar, and salads. There is a private parking lot for you to park. They have a huge dining area with private rooms for large parties and special events. The staff there was very friendly. This restaurant is special because it is a place where individuals with special needs learn real-world job skills. I saw them training while I was there and it was awesome. Our server was very friendly and attentive. I ordered the 2-meat platter with pork belly burnt ends, pork belly bacon, potato salad, and baked beans. Be sure to check out their daily specials. They also host brunch. My food was ready in about 5 minutes, and it was fresh and hot. It tasted really good. The burnt ends were my favorite, but it all tasted good, though. I was glad that I made it here and had lunch. I not only liked the food and service but also their mission. This is a very special restaurant, and I highly recommend checking it out.

Triple B's opened at a former Jethro's location in Johnston right along 86th St. Their open house…read morewas in November of 2025, but I think they may have opened in limited capacity before that. Last week we had a chance to stop in. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE the empowerment through employment concept here! Triple B's partners with a few of the different school districts as well as Goodwill and Best Buddies to employ around 30 people with special needs. It not only gives teens and young adults with special needs a chance to enter into, and participate, in it's workforce... The restaurant caters to families with special needs children as a safe space where they aren't looked at differently. It's their world...we're just sharing their table for a few minutes. Parking is plentiful and we had no issues. We were greeted shortly after we walked in and seated towards the East end of the restaurant. Denny was up front along with Brenden. Seating is a mix of high top and low top tables and chairs along with a few bench, table, and chair combos along the walls. The daily hours vary some so check out their online presence's posted hours to make sure they are open when planning your visit. The menu is extensive! Offering everything from breakfast and BBQ, to sandwiches, pizzas and baked goods, and even ice cream deserts. There is a large menu board above the front counter. For dine-in ordering and payment is done via standard table service with your server. They also offer take-out ordering online through their site via skytab. Pay attention to their weekly/daily specials! We ordered the following: 2x Fountain drinks (Pepsi products) 1x 1/4 lb of beef burnt ends 1x 2 meat platter with pork ribs, pork burnt ends, cucumbers and onions, and mac n cheese. This was served with a small slice of cornbread 1x complimentary cinnamon roll Be aware the yellow and red squeeze bottles on the table are not ketchup and mustard. They're their two house BBQ sauces. One traditional (yellow) and one a little more spicy (red). I really liked both my sides! They were fantastic. The mac and cheese was hot and gooey. The cucumbers and onions were crisp and fresh. The meats all had good flavor. But maybe they were having a little bit of an off day...? The burnt ends dry were a drier than I prefer. The same with the cornbread and cinnamon roll. The ribs were better but still a little dry. Don't get me wrong... I cleaned my plate! I just used a little more BBQ sauce than I normally do. It's a personal preference and it really just might have been the day... That happens with BBQ. I would strongly encourage you to try it for yourself, but I want to be transparent in my experience. Our service was wonderful. The woman who seated and served us did a stellar job (Brenden's mom I think). One of the gentlemen working tables stopped by our table for a visit. Great kid with an even greater smile! Even with a bump or two. I'm already planning my next trip back to Triple B's to try their breakfast and their brisket cheesesteak... The cheesesteak is advertised as coming on a Amorosa roll. While smoked brisket is a spin to the classic... If you've ever been near Philadelphia you know Amorosa rolls are quintessential when it comes to cheesesteaks! Not something we see here in the Midwest on the reg. Be aware of their mission. Enjoy the food. Be patient, respectful, and most of all... Be kind! https://www.bubbyb.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TripleB.BubbyB/

Amazing quality for breakfast food . Sausage and over easy eggs were amazing …read more Steak Omelette was delicious too Sadie was amazing attending to us

I ate there one time and it was good. Everybody seems to be nice and I will be back in some timeread more

The food is delicious and the service is incredible there was this one server who welcomed me with…read morea smile in his face and instantly made me feel welcome

Who's going to complain about a free slice of tasty pie on any given Wednesday at Village Inn in…read moreWDM-- not the seniors who also can also get budget conscious selection from the V.I.B. Menu selections and 10% discount except on pie day. The portions are hearty with enough left over for another meal. The best part most dishes come off the grill served hot which is an indication the waitress retrieved the entrees promptly. The updated staff seemed to be more customer oriented in this friendly environment.

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...

Machine Shed was a bit of a mixed bag for us. The overall vibe reminded me a little of an older,…read moremore worn-down Cracker Barrel. There's carpet throughout the dining area, which unfortunately makes the whole place feel a little dingy and dated. One of the coolest things about the restaurant is actually outside. It's located near what used to be a farm, and there's a chicken coop along with a nice herb and vegetable garden that you can walk through. It was a fun and unexpected thing to explore while waiting for our food, especially with a kid. The food itself was very hit or miss, and nothing really wowed our group. I ordered the sirloin medium rare, but it came out closer to medium, and I didn't think the quality of the steak was particularly good for the price. The presentation was also a little odd, with the steak served on a very well-used tin-style plate that had definitely seen better days. Other dishes were mixed as well. The onion strings were a hit, and one person really enjoyed the Reuben. The corn was excellent, and most of us liked the coleslaw and rolls. There was also pieces of spice cake or pumpkin bread tucked underneath the rolls, which was an unusual but surprisingly nice addition. On the other hand, the liver was dry, the prime rib was fattier than expected with quite a bit that wasn't really edible, and the mashed potatoes were very dry and bland. They also bring several family-style sides to the table whether you order them or not, including things like cottage cheese. It felt a little strange and somewhat wasteful since we didn't want or touch some of it, and overall it creates a LOT of food on the table. The meal wasn't particularly inexpensive either. Before tip, we spent about $70 for two adults and a child, which felt pretty steep considering the overall quality of the food. I will give them credit for the country store area. These types of restaurant gift shops can sometimes be filled with a lot of random junk, but this one actually had some interesting Iowa and farm-themed items that were fun to browse. Service was perfectly good, but overall this was more of an interesting one-time experience for us than somewhere I'd be eager to return to. We were invited here rather than choosing it ourselves, and I'm glad we tried it, but there are too many better dining options in the Des Moines area for me to be clamoring to come back.

We were in town visiting and decided to try EarlyBird. Glad we did! It was delicious and Chad our…read moreserver was fantastic. He was very friendly, personable. He provided prompt service. Highly recommend! Ask for Chad!

4.6* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4*…read more Service: 4* Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely) Total check/person: $25 04/19/2026 Another chance to experience one of our favorites this morning to use up a gift card and meet a friend visiting from Brazil. As has been the case on each of our visits, the food and atmosphere were off the charts. The service wasn't quite as prompt this morning as what I've become accustomed to, but the experience was still great. Best of all...I saw that they now have a daily Happy ("Flocktail") Hour everyday before they close - and it is a 50% Off special - so now I can add them to HappyHourDesMoines.com also!! Today, my wife ordered the Chicken Fried Steak and a Bloody Mary (see pictures) - and with all of the new items on the menu, our friend ordered the Smoked Corn Beef Hash (see picture) and I went with the Healthy Hatch Tacos (see picture). I swapped one of my tacos with our friend for 1/2 of his hash, sampled my wife's Chicken Fried Steak - and can assure you that you will NOT go wrong ordering any of them, as all were absolutely delicious!

The biscuits and gravy were so watered down it was inedible. The sausage was so fine it couldn't be…read moretasted. Thankfully they refunded the meal, but it was still so disappointing. We weren't asked what was wrong, which tells me they know. And you can't order crispy bacon. It's pre-cooked and kept under a warmer and you get what you get.

Amid a busy grocery store is a solid restaurant with good food options and a vast menu. I was…read morepleasantly surprised by the Hy-Vee Market Cafe and thanked a staff member for her recruiting the day before. We visited mid-Sunday morning and elected to try the breakfast options. I enjoyed my combination of French Toast, bacon, sausage, and scrambled eggs. They were all tasty and prepared well. Drink options were plentiful, and I decided to get their fountain drink. Nothing is memorable about the seating or the atmosphere, but it works if you're shopping or need a quick bite.

Since the new owner took over DON'T GO HERE! Unless you want to pay $36 for 3 loose meat…read moresandwiches! I asked for 3 loose meat sandwiches only. $36 please. I was like I only want 3 not 6. The girl, who was new was yeah that is the total. Then after saying I only wanted the sandwiches and not the basket I said, holy smokes good thing I only got the sandwiches! She then told me it didn't matter it was the same price! I said fine then for that give me the fries that go with it. She then said that makes it $42 for 3 sandwiches and 3 fries. I was like that isn't the same price. She said yeah fries are a dollar extra!!! So what comes with the basket, I asked? Just homemade chips that don't hold up well for take out. Bonduarant can't and will not accept a place that charges for cafe food like this! Close it down and give the Fareway more room! $36 worth of Fareway steaks are so much better! I know that prices are going up, but give a person the chance to go cheaper with less of an order. Do not try to charge every person $14 that walks in for any ordrer they make!

The food was good. I had a tenderloin and would have another. Sad part is it's in a store closed on…read moreSunday so they can't be open. Will be back again.

I was staying at the hotel and after looking at these reviews, I almost did not order, but I'm glad…read moreI did. I had some of the best meatloaf wrapped in bacon ever with a delicious beef soup. I was surprised how good it was..

This restaurant and bar is located in the Marriott where I stayed. I didn't expect much from a…read morehotel restaurant but they really delivered. So I ate here three times so I think I got a good sense of the place. Highlights - Get here during happy hour (4-6). Excellent drink specials and 1/2 off appetizers, at least those were the specials when I was there. - The flatbreads are pretty good. Thin, cracker type crust. Lots of toppings to select from. - The wings were damn good. - Artichoke dip was great - Nice draft beer selection including local beers on tap - Bartenders were great. Very friendly and knowledgeable My experience was at lunch and dinner. Not sure about the breakfast. I would recommend Two Rivers Grille, especially if you are staying at the hotel.