Visited today for their first time selling and had the best hot dog and bratwurst I've possibly…read moreever had. They'll be popping up in different areas around the Cedar Valley and possibly beyond so keep an eye out for them and give them a try, totally worth it!

The burgers were especially good tonight and the onion rings excellent as always. They even had the…read moreexotic beer my husband just took a liking to!

One of the best burgers I have ever had. The onion ring we awesome as well. Friendly fast serviceread more

Ruben panini was great. Wife had the Chicago dog and enjoyed it. I like the potato salad,but wife…read morewasn't a fan. Will be back.

I have heard that Hungry Charlies has many good options on the menu but I have never made it past…read morethe Reuben. It's one of the best I have ever had! Love how all the ingredients are layered and it is perfectly toasted but not greasy. The only thing they could do to improve is extend their hours into the evening!

Another visit and another great burger! This trip we ordered…read moreup The Vinnie and a Brisco Burger with Vader Tots and Fries as our sides. Fantastic smashburger style burgers each with its own unique flair and some old video footage of The Ultimate Warrior vs Hulk Hogan (R.I.P) playing on the televisions. Still one of the Best Burger Places we've ever been to! Service as prompt as ever as well...not a long wait at all.

A little outside of my normal home base of the Des Moines metro, but Marshalltown is an easy…read moredrive... The short. The food is really good...! And it was worth the trip. See the pictures. Now to the long part. If you want to skip that feel free and just go on what is above this line. I grew up a wrestling fan back in the 70s and 80s... When the NWA used to do house shows and setup in high school gymnasiums. I remember the Attitude Era well (1997-2002) and watched it a lot at the time. I took my son to RAW and Smackdown shows at the Well when he was younger... Today I'm not an avid fan, but if I told you I didn't follow things at all...I'd be lying. I mean AJ Lee's epic return alongside her husband CM Punk...! C'mon! The Flying Elbow has been on my list a long time... As "a fan" I wanted to check it out soooo bad. And even though they were awarded Iowa's best burger in 2022... I wondered it was just another gimmick to draw people in to mid food... I don't put a lot of stock in contests. As you walk in the front door there is a small bar directly to your Left. Classic wrestling was playing on one of the TVs above the bar. Football on the other. You'll see a combination of low top tables and chairs and a few booths in front of you and to your Right. There's an Order Here sign at the end of the long counter. The fountain drink station is at the end of the room (Coke products). From the fountain drink station the entrance to the patio is to the Right. Restrooms to the Left. It's order and pay at the counter. Cash or card. It's seat yourself and they bring your food to you when it's done being prepared. Bus your own table when you're done. Staff was quick to clean up as people left to prepare for their next guest. I ordered the following: 24 oz fountain drink (free refills) 3:16 chili dog (all beef) with cheddar cheese and white onion -- Choose up to three toppings: Cheddar, pepper jack, and nacho cheese. Sour cream, nacho Doritos, and chili cheese Fritos. White, red, or green onions... Fried cheesecurds An order of six smoked bone-in chicken wings with buffalo sauce -- Sauce choices. Plain BBQ, buffalo, Korean BBQ, raspberry chipotle BBQ, People's BBQ. and Asian peanut A Bang! Bang! burger as advertised (no modifications) off the Attitude menu -- Pepper Jack, caramelized onion, cactus steak sauce, 4 Horsey sauce, fried jalapeño chips The burgers are smash style and have great flavor. I got the single burger and was wishing I'd gotten the double. Same with the 3:16 chili dog... They offer an Andre sized dog (+$2). But I'd ordered a lot of food...! The buns here! So good. The hamburger bun was a classic sesame seed bun that met the size of the burger. The meat peeked out the edges. The bun for the dog was a potato style...not a cheap flimsy bun. The bun seemed a little big for the regular dog, but I bet it would be perfect for something Andre sized. It held the chili well without falling apart. The smoked wings have a light smoke to them...not too heavy. They are big and meaty. The ranch that came with the cheesecurds was fire. I ordered some blue cheese with the wings. In hindsight I would say that one of the BBQ sauces would probably pair better with the smoked wings v. the buffalo. That's on me. I hit them right in a Saturday lunch rush and fortunately was able to grab a seat as someone else was getting up to leave. Staff was friendly and patient. If you're not patient...I'd probably not hit them right at peak lunch hour on a Saturday. Seating in the main dining area and on the patio was full. Service was great! The food was great! Is the wrestling thing kind of a gimmick? Yes. Yes it probably is. But it's a fun gimmick that hits home for a lot of us! I liked seeing the references that remind me of entertainment I grew up with and enjoyed. It's no different from a 50s diner theme, railroad, or zombies. And they back it up with good food! For me it's kind of like going to Prairie City for Goldie's or going up to Whatcha Smokin' in Luther... I spend a lot of money locally right here in the Des Moines metro, but sometimes it's a good thing to just hit the road and explore our neighbors a little. The Flying Elbow is the worth the drive to check out! And if you're a wrestling fan... It's a destination...enjoy the experience! https://www.facebook.com/theflyingelbow https://flyingelbowfood.com/

This place had a true hometown feel. The service staff were super friendly and calling everyone by…read morename, it was packed, and the food was the centerpiece of it all! Homemade pie slices for $2.99 in this economy is WILD, but was the posted price with a whole laundry list of flavors! YUM! This is a breakfast/lunch spot and they close at 2pm except for a few evenings that they do dinner evidently. It is ABSOLUTELY WORTH making sure you get there even with the odd times!!! The French toast is amazing and I love french toast, I had some with my omelet. The omelet is a thinner version. Cooked on a flat top, folded and filled beautifully with all the goodies I requested. It was delicious! I ate far more of both the omelet AND the french toast! Yummmm. My partner had the sampler (top left on the menu). The server said you had to try it. It had eggs, meat, a side of French toast, AND a 1/4 biscuit with gravy! We took a bite of the sausage with a bite of the biscuit and gravy which was perfect! All the food was good as was the coffee (which had beautiful full flavor and wasn't watered down... momma likes some STRONG COFFEE and theirs was perfect! Our server was also wonderful, happy, helpful, and so nice. Wish I was better with names! They were packed but moved people in and out efficiently so go give them a try!!!

What a great breakfast spot. The service was fast and friendly. The environment was clean and even…read moretoned. And the food was amazing. The Panther Plate is wonderful, a mix of omelet, hash browns, country fried steak, and biscuits and gravy in one GIANT 4 egg omelet. So stuffed!

Chicago dog always a winner. Chilly dog had a nice burst of heat. French fries were tasty, coulda…read morebeen a tad crisper. Dog friendly outside seating. Gave my dog a bowl of water. Boo the building is for sale

(I just moved the to the area after moving in with my girlfriend.) We were downtown, I laughed at…read morethe name and she told me that this place is local landmark. Of course, I had to try it out. Supremely disappointed all around. When placing our order I called the owner "partner" and he proceeded to tell me "you haven't invested money into my business to call me ""partner."" He proceeded to complain about the inflation about his food imports, his water bill, and how his customers are shocked at his prices. I thought the food was going to be worth it. Sadly, I was mistaken. The food was too salty for my G.F. to even eat hers. My lips are still burning as I'm typing. He was right about one thing, his customers should think his food is too expensive. It's "The Flying Winnie" because his prices are sky high. Save your dignity and money and go anywhere else. Give your money to someone who isn't too high on his little hog.

The place looks like a home town bar. The staff are so friendly and helpful! I went on a karaoke…read morenight and was surprised at how many talented singers were there, including staff members. The food id absolutely delicious! My husband loves the dogs & I recommend the perfectly toasted chicken quesadilla- well worth a visit!

I like MOCO for the neighborhood divey bar vibes. I come almost exclusively for the music, will…read moreoccasionally drink, and hardly ever eat. But we have a great time! It's definitely a tiny bar and depending on the entertainment when you're there, seating may be tricky and you may need to pay cover.

Had a super dog as part of a private party and 10/10 would recommend. Great service and very unique…read moreflavors. Very fun memory for the event. I got a regular ketchup and mustard dog but the ones with cheese come toasted and I would absolutely recommend that!

From the owner: The one and only Superdog! A must-have while you're in Ames.read more

I'll throw them a bone and give three stars because the service was quick. But their POS system was…read moredown and they only took cash. We went twice in one week and ordered the double dog... two hot dogs on one bun. (We have two kids and neither like the bun anyway, so it was perfect!) The list price is $5. The first day I was charged $4 and change. I never got a receipt and didn't question the price since it was cheaper than I expected. The second day I was charged $3 and change. Again, I didn't question it since it was cheaper than I expected but laughable. The work area looked unclean and disorganized. The employee seemed quite flustered one of the days and needed to use a microwave for our order... which was again, laughable. My kids survived

Was pretty disappointing. Had low quality nacho cheese and what seemed like bacon bits on my hot…read moredog. Service was about like what you'd expect.