One of my new favorite coffee shops! The vibe is so cute and definitely Instagram worthy. The…read morecoffee was so good and the staff was very helpful when I wanted to order something not directly off the menu. The Vietnamese coffee is my favorite and a must try. The best part of this place is the macaroons. They are absolutely delicious and some of my favorites that I have had in the US. The flavors rotate often so there is always something new to try! A new local spot I just adore.

This little cafe is adorable and fun addition The District in Ankeny! They have macarons of several…read moreflavors and fun unique beverages. The over all look of the shop is adorable with a cute seating area - the staff is always friendly each time we've been. Heads up they are closed on Mondays. Check their local hours before stopping by.

Wanted a little bite to eat before our dinner and The Purveyor hit the spot! We sat at the bar and…read moreour host Emily took great care of us. We had a glass of Sauvignon blanc which was perfect for a spring day and for some small bites we had each of the pintxos. What a flavor explosion, each one was unique and flavorful I could have eaten a dozen of them.

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

Shaking Boba takes the GOLD for boba! Been to so many local…read moreboba cafes in Des Moines but Shaking Boba does it the best. I appreciate the different milk options for the milk teas. Very accommodating and food allergy safe cafe. We love all their milk and fruit teas with boba. And they have NEVER run out of boba when we've visited. Even at the end of the night right before closing. That speaks VOLUMES of their management. They have even served us 10 minutes before closing with my phone order to cure my boba addiction. Service is always friendly. The owner, Paray, is there sometimes and she makes our visits so pleasant. Cafe is easy to find on University, plenty of parking, and shop is always clean. Super cute decor with egg seats and booths. Seasonal decorations make this cafe super fun to visit all year long. I love how Shaking Boba loves their community. Sometimes they host special events. Highly recommend!! Don't go anywhere but Shaking Boba!!

I've ordered here multiple times before I moved out of Iowa but it's so good. I usually order the…read moremango bubble tea. It has a yogurt mango taste but it's not too sour the way yogurt is. It's tart and flavorful. It may be too sweet for some but you can adjust the sweetness percentage! The atmosphere is like a candy shop when you walk in. You can't really see the workers because there's a massive wall blocking you from them but they have a self ordering station at that wall. So if you're an introvert or would prefer not to talk to anyone this is a good place to get boba!

I recently visited this place wow leaving the Des Moines area and I thought I could find some good…read morefinds here just because I love seeing and visiting natural food stores. Overall, I was pretty underwhelmed with my experience just because it lasts a fair amount of items that I was hoping to find. The staff here was very friendly and I did like their selection of alcohol too. They didn't have too much of a crab and go selection either though they didn't have a nice little Bakery with some great vegan options. A decent selection of fresh produce. Easy access to the streets and Highway nearby which was the primary reason I came by too. Prices is here were a little Sky High too. Thankfully it's nice and peaceful if you come here in the morning

Love this market! So many good health finds and vegan products…read more What I really come here for is this vegan fried chickn sandwich. I'm giving 5 stars because I really hope they make it a permanent menu item. There is nowhere else in town to get a good vegan chickn sandwich. However it is a little dry/bland. They only put vegan mayo on one side of the bun, idk about you guys but no bun should be without sauce/mayo. Next time I ordered it tossed in buffalo and got the vegan thousand island for my fries and it was 10/10. The staff is always very kind!

I was visiting Iowa for work and just didn't know where to eat, and managed to find Hoq on the list…read moreof places to visit when in Des Moines website. Interior was quite spacious and seems great for large parties. Can be a quiet dinner spot or a place to celebrate something. I walked in quite early for their dinner service and the servers were really helpful, even if one of them is a new one in training. She definitely tried her best and the main host was super sweet. Drink was strong and exactly the thing I wanted after work. Lamb shank meat was falling off the bone and the serving size was perfect. I wasn't too full or still hungry after having my meal, with the pita bread and dessert. The main host was nice after finding out I drove in from a separate area just to try their restaurant, so my dessert was on the house. There were some things about the dessert that didn't seem right, and I let them know. Even offered to give me a new dessert. I'm not in Iowa often for work, but if my work travels bring me back, I'd absolutely go back to Hoq for another meal. Thank you for a wonderful evening.

HoQ (pronounced "hawk") does a nice job combining local sourcing, craft preparation, and healthy…read moreingredients. The prices are high and the portions are what you would expect with a fine dining experience (i.e., small), but the restaurant seems to cater to the foodie customer base who prioritize quality over quantity. Service was pleasant and the ambience was refined yet comfortable. The m reason I gave only four stars is because the dishes were not remarkable enough to bring me back. The only exception was the tomato bisque: probably the best I've ever had. We came for the restaurant week menu, so I'm not sure how often that item is available.

We came when it was absolutely packed on a Friday night. Sadly we got in too late to try their…read moredelicious food menu, and all the reservations were already booked for the next day. It was very crowded, but not loud. Our server was very friendly and the hostess managed to seat us right away. Our first round of drinks took a very long time, but our second round came out very quickly as the place died down. They have a huge selection of cocktails. I absolutely love olives. I love their wide selection of stuffed olives and felt that they were appropriately priced if you wanted to order extra skewers.

Good was good! Service was just ok- it was a busy Saturday night though!…read more Drinks were good and so many different options to choose from! Tuna tartare was fresh and the wasabi cream was very fun!

The poke bowls are amazing!! So many options for add ins with no additional charge and the…read moreingredients are so fresh. The poke sauce is delicious! A must try!

Their sushi bowls are so good! I love the customization! The milk tea is also so yummy! It is our…read morenew favorite place and the staff is so nice!