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/

Love everything about Flying Elbow! Their portions are huge! I usually end up taking some home…read more We live outside of Marshalltown but gladly drive the extra miles to go there

Is this absolutely MY best (aka favorite) burger...? Is it the best burger I've personally had in…read moreIowa...? Probably not. BUT it is the best burger I've ever had out of a gas station in Iowa...! Actually... I'm not exactly sure which way this place actually goes... Is this a gas station that sells food... Or a restaurant that sells gas? Potato...potatoe! Lol And it IS a very good burger overall too...! But not only do they serve burgers... They have other menu selections... Mostly all deep fried and grill options... And ice cream! I've seen signs for Iowa's Best Burger Cafe for years while running back and forth on I-80 from the Des Moines metro... Kellogg is about halfway between Newton and Grinnell. We've never stopped here until this past weekend when we were on our way home from the What Cheer IA flea market... Iowa's Best Burger Cafe is just off the highway... The first thing I noticed as the GPS said our route was about to end... It looked like it ended at an Amoco gas station... Huh? And then I noticed the signage for the Iowa's Best Burger Cafe on the building... Oh... So we're here...? Not exactly what I expected..., but I eat at food trucks too so it wasn't going to stop me. I did glance at my girlfriend to see if I could tell whether she was feeling it or not... I think she was just really hungry at that point and didn't really care. Lol There's ample parking. As you enter the building it kind of looks like a standard gas station convenience store...until you turn and look to your Right. Red plastic booth seating. There are two counters and a case that sit adjacent to one another. The counter you order at also displays the ice cream. There's a case displaying some ready to eat options. The register is on a shorter counter closest to the entrance. It's an open kitchen. There is also another small room of seating further to the left as you face the counters. The tables are kind of faux marble. Napkins, salt, pepper, ketchup, and mustard are available in each booth. We were greeted as we walked and I let them know it was our first time there and we didn't know the drill. They let us know you order standing there at the counter. Take a seat. They bring the food out to you when it's ready. You pay at the register when you are done. Cash or card...and there is an ATM on site. They bus your table. There are a couple of menu placards on the counter where you place your order... The 16 flavors of ice cream selection are plainly labeled. The two ladies behind the counter were very helpful and were both personable! We ordered: 2x half pound burger combos (one with cheese, bacon, onions and pickles and one with cheese, onions, pickles, mayo, and lettuce) 1x upgraded side to garlic mushrooms 1x upgraded side to onion rings 2x fountain drinks (Coke products...comes with combo) 1x mozarella sticks 1x two scoop bowl of ice cream 1x single cone of ice cream The wait for food wasn't long. Everything was served hot and fresh! They'd asked us if we wanted ranch... My girlfriend always wants ranch! Not only did they bring us ranch... They brought us a HUGE squeeze bottle of ranch! This is how every restaurant should bring you ranch! While we dined in (as did a couple of other customers) most of the business appeared to be take out. One pro tip... The standard half pound burger comes with two patties. I heard a customer ask a guy, at the booth next to her, how many patties he had on his burger... Huh? He had four patties on his burger... A full pounder! So there has to be a way to add an additonal patty (or patties) too... If you want a bigger burger... Ask...! The bathrooms...not horrible. The food was all great. Good service. No complaints. I wouldn't hesitate to stop in here again! And I know what to expect next time...!

Super cute pit stop when passing through. Highly recommend. Friendly staff, good food and hefty…read moresnack selections!

Great, friendly service in a small local diner! We're not disappointed with the prize winning…read moretenderloin sandwich and fries! A huge, thick cut tenderloin, cooked perfectly and served on a toasted bun with all the sides. Delicious flavor and more than enough to satisfy a hungry appetite. I'll be back and highly recommend!!!

My husband and I have been wanting to try a Pork Tenderloin for awhile and this place says theirs…read moreis "award winning". The restaurant is located in downtown Ogden. There is seating in the front then you walk thru the bar area then in the back is a hip dining area of high tops, booths, tables bad chairs and bench seating. There are 4 large TVs and also seating outside. 2 pg menu. Of course we ordered the tenderloin sandwiches. They come with lettuce, pickles, tomatoes and onions and 1 side. My husband got cottage cheese, which was the size of a to go sauce. I ordered sweet potato fries which were really good. They were super busy and the food took awhile, there was 1 server for the whole back part. The vibe is fun and family like. Everyone knows everyone. There is also a room at the front for party that can be reserved. Will be trying this place again soon.

Very cool vibes with a mixture of racing, baseball, neon signs, and old nostalgia signage…read morethroughout. The Hawaiian Pizza on the Regular Crust was deeeeelicious. The Pizza Fry was thin crust and comes with a marinara sauce for dipping. The Onion Rings were very good, I'd say more of the Onion string cut...came out with a ranch sauce....everything was hot, delicious, and homemade. Staff was friendly and accommodating and it seemed like we weren't the only newbies that were showing up tonight. We saw a post on Facebook about the Haverhill Social Club and figure a few others must have as well. Very good place...we'll be back to try the burgers and other pizzas as well!

Quick update! ! Pretty busy on a Friday night! We got lucky and a group had just left so we got a…read moretable. We visited for a while before ordering our food. We had the spaghetti special - - spaghetti meatballs, bread, and a salad and a small Reuben pizza. The Reuben pizza was very good. The spaghetti meal was as well. The salad is served on the same plate as the spaghetti so it doesn't come early.

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

My husband and I had dinner at Three Days Grille last night on June 5, 2026. This was our first…read moretime visiting this establishment. The food (chicken wings, bacon cheese burgers, and fries) was delicious and the service was amazing. The young lady working the bar and the dining room did a fantastic job! She was very busy, had a lot of customers, and she still gave excellent service. We are definitely going back while we are in town. Our meal was better than anything we have had in the area over the past few months.

The town is 31 people. Figure it out. Super clean, friendly owners, bar food plus. Owner stops by…read morefor conversation, had wings and tenderloins, plus cheese curds. Wow. This is real Iowa.

Absolutely LOVE Big Heads! Everything in there is delicious!! You can get a bangin' smash burger or…read morea juicy better than Chick Fil A chicken sandwich!! Their fries are generously seasoned and the onion rings are HUGE! The cherry on top is super friendly staff! They get to know their repeat customers and treat them like family!

The burger was delicious . The fries were good too with a little seasoning on them. Service was…read moregood and fast. Would probably get to go in future but the tables were clean. We will be back because the food was fabulous.

Needed to grab lunch after visiting friends in the Hampton area. As they did a conference call I…read moregrabbed soup and half a panini at Rustic Brew -- great choice! Was a good excuse to see Hampton's cute downtown as well as get a really good bite. When I saw the special board I sort of wanted that salad.... And I was told there was one quiche special left. But I was hungry so I asked about getting half a panini (turkey with pepper jack) and half that special salad. Was bummed they had run out of feta, but moved to the potato soup and that was such a good move! Left there full and happy!

Another cool place in Hampton. Great staff and cool interior. The food is delicious and it has many…read moresandwich options and great breakfast.

We love Fenceline! Such great people, crafted brews, variety, and fresh ingredients. We enjoy the…read morepatio, and the unique seating inside. Their use of the grains from their brewing makes for some excellent combinations and positive upscaling!

Best place in town to relax and have some beers, food is excellent. Come here often never…read moredisappointed staff is super friendly.

Nailed it on the smash patty. Very creative burger options. Cream cheese on a Philly burger is a…read morenice touch. There was a special today called The Dutchess: Dutch letter cream cheese, homemade raspberry jam, white cheddar. Very creative and the flavors were incredible. Fries are also perfect. Ambiance is simple. Good job!!! Clean plates!

Smash & Grab Burger Co. Knoxville…read more Passing through Knoxville and the truck pulls hard into Smash & Grab. Got it to go. We both got the Jesse's Function Burger: two smash patties; only ketchup, mustard, pickle onion, and cheese on a brioche bun. The presentation was fabulous. The patties had crispy lace edges with great beef flavor, fresh red onion and crisp pickles that just takes you to hamburger heaven. Perfect beef to bun ratio. Juicy and full of flavor. The bun was soft and held up well. The flavor is fantastic. Fries. I am not a huge fry person and can take it or leave it. These fries are phenomenal. I love the fries. They are like battered seasoned fries or something, possibly dusted with food crack because I actually ate half an order. Very tasty. The service was excellent. They also have the 3% CC Fee, so it's not just Des Moines area. Paid cash and no CC fee, plus no issues just great customer service and fresh fantastic food. The fries are included and not extra. I came through a couple weeks before and got a couple of the other burgers on the menu, but made some modifications. I wanted to try just a plain burger and it's definitely a solid burger. The smash sauce and other toppings can hide the flavor, so wanted to strip it down. However they have a lot of different options and everything I have had has been fresh and delicious. I have tried the "Get in my Belly, Jack & Jelly" on a Brioche Bun and it was excellent. Definitely will keep returning. #IABestBurger Iowa Beef Council