We're from Kansas City and took a spontaneous day trip up to Des Moines on Saturday with zero plans or expectations--and we're so glad we happened into G Migs. What a fantastic surprise! From the moment we walked in, the staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. Jake behind the bar absolutely stood out--great energy, excellent service, and clearly a bright future ahead of him. The owner, George, was also so much fun and made our group feel right at home. This place is a unique little gem with delicious food, great drinks, and that warm Midwestern atmosphere that makes you want to stay awhile. We had an amazing time and wish the entire G Migs team nothing but the best. If you're in Des Moines, do yourself a favor and check this place out--you won't be disappointed! read more

Stopped in at 1 o'clock on a Tuesday for lunch. The place was very full. It's a bar with lots of high top seating and has a great vibe. The waitresses did a great job of taking care of us and quickly brought our drinks. I love having Coke zero from the fountain! Sister had the brisket sandwich and said it was tasty, but that the sauce was a little too sweet. Next time she would order it on the side. I had a ham, turkey and bacon sandwich with the cheese sauce on the side. We both had chips which we hoped were homemade, but they were just a bag. It was more than enough for lunch. read more

G Mig's 5th Street Pub - The prime rib sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Des Moines, Iowa

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The ranch was so bland I thought I had COVID. Also, the service was subpar. Waitress wasn't very attentive/ friendly.

Wow. Totally forgot I had been here previously 2017 with a foul experience. Was here recently. Great experience! Menu much different. Much better. Had the tacos special and a few drinks. Reasonable rates and the food was properly cooked and seasoned and delicious. Waitress was excellent such a sweet lady. read more

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I definitely recommend the hot and spicy burger here. I don't think spicy is the best word for it, unless you have a low spice tolerance, but was still flavorful and delicious. Definitely more of a bar/pub scene. It felt kinda cramped inside. They had a decent amount of seating but definitely a place where you're really close to your neighbors. I think the staff was nice considering it was busy on a Saturday night. Didn't have any issues with parking in the area. read more

G Mig's 5th Street Pub - Hot & Spicy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Des Moines, Iowa

Love the prime rib dip.... so many more choices to make, but that is my favorite. I love the atmosphere and I love to see them cook my food in the general area. You always get a hello, when you walk in the door! PS... Jason is a great bartender and really makes sure the atmosphere is good!... shout out to the waitresses also. LuAnn read more

G Migs is a bar, but a bar with restaurant quality food. It has a nice patio area, great food specials each week, and drinks. The employees are friendly and attentive. It gets super busy when they are events in Valley Junction, but should not be overlooked as a nice lunch spot during the week. read more

G Mig's 5th Street Pub - Shrimp Chipotle Shrimp Tacos (3) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Des Moines, Iowa

I always love the wraps at this place, and the location is perfect in Valley Junction. It's a causal, low key place! My only wish is for the service to be a little more attentive. read more

G Mig's 5th Street Pub - The Pride of Iowa Wrap - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Des Moines, Iowa

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I really enjoy this little pub. Gotten the buffalo wings, as well as the strawberry salad- both were fantastic. They aren't the most attentive about refilling waters. It can get packed and loud quite fast. I'm excited to try the outdoor patio once the weather warms up. They have good gluten free options- I do with there was a little more certainty from the servers in what's gluten free & the preparation of it, however I've not had a gluten reaction in my visits. read more

Don't you just love a good down home Pastrami Sandwich that has delicious sautéed onions, a plethora of your favorite well seasoned meat on a freshly sauced bun? You can order up at MiG's and get their fast, cheerful and helpful service. As you enter this mainstay neighborhood Pub the vibe is one that is full of everyday people there for a quick lunch or to catch up on the neighborhood gossip while watching one of the large sports screens. I was in and out and totally enjoyed my flavorful Pastrami Sandwich with the jamming cold slaw! read more

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4.25* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 3* Value: 4* Service: 5* 12/15/2023 Stopped again after attempting Happy Hour at a nearby restaurant that was already full. This place always seems to be packed and tonight was no different - around 5:30 on a Friday. We were able to get a table right away, but there were a number of people standing and waiting when we left. I always enjoy places with free popcorn and G. Migs had that - although it so salty, we couldn't each much. Once again, our meals were fantastic - each of us ordering one of the specials for the night as they were both highly recommended. My wife ordered the Shrimp Risotto (see picture & video) and I ordered the Prime Rib (see picture & video). The shrimp, prime rib and shrimp were all cooked to perfection, as was the asparagus. The dishes are a little pricey and you'll likely find yourself bumping elbows with the other patrons and staff, but the food is very good. read more

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Exactly what I wanted. Bloody Mary, made with Zing Zang. Pub breakfast with fluffy scrambled eggs, crispy hashbrowns with a slice of American cheese, pub toast and the best thick slice bacon in Des Moines. Allison was a delight and didn't leave us waiting. Sat at the bar and got to watch George cooking each dish with care and skill. A Des Moines breakfast staple read more

G Mig's 5th Street Pub - Menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Des Moines, Iowa

I went with some friends to eat at G Mig's and the food served is typical average pub food. G Mig's is known for their Pride of Iowa Wrap and my friend's said it tastes better at the Iowa State Fair. G Mig's has a pub feel, and lots of people were hanging out. read more

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Restaurants and bars are also about expectations, what type of bar and restaurant are you going to? And everyone is under staffed, so I always appreciate the service staff who are working. It's an interesting tavern with a small town local feel. I found out that they make a lot of their own meats. Such as pastrami and prime rib, I had a shaved prime rib sandwich when I was there it was excellent. Also make their own au ju. They also had some excellent craft beers on tap. The food was excellent and the staff was friendly and helpful and I look forward to coming again read more

G Mig's 5th Street Pub - parking lot at night - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Des Moines, Iowa

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Probably a great place to meet for cocktails but not a great dining experience. Service was not great. I think the margherita pizza was a frozen cheese pizza with basil added. read more

One of a few restaurants on 5th St in Valley Junction. When you go in, just take a seat at a table and you will soon be waited on. I wanted to try the Pride of Iowa wrap and it didn't disappoint! I added clam chowder to my order because it was the Friday soup of the day and I might just have to go on Fridays from now on. Pro tip: the women's restroom has two side by side doorless stalls so remember to lock the hallway door! read more

G Mig's 5th Street Pub - Pride of Iowa wrap & Clam Chowder - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Des Moines, Iowa

Food and service were fabulous. Special kudos for the prime rib on Friday nights. Waitress very good and knowledgeable.

This little spot in the Historic Valley Junction is very relaxed with a good selection of wine & beer. The breakfast was a bit greasy for my liking, however it was good and you get a lot for your buck! read more

G Mig's 5th Street Pub - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Des Moines, Iowa

3.1 What's all the fuss about. This place works hard to pump numbers through and it is maybe above average for a general value but that not my goal for sure. Old school boring. read more

Food is delicious (but portion sizes are very large) and pretty inexpensive. They have a ton of gluten free options (including wraps and buns, their gluten wraps have a very yellow color, gluten free and whiter (which feels backwards but I've eaten here for years)). Their service is on point and very timely and friendly, and the ambiance is like any pub-food place in Iowa. During game nights it can get really busy, and I'd say breakfast is their best meal, but it'd always a great place to come for food in your in the junction! read more

G Mig's 5th Street Pub - The Pride of Iowa Wrap - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Des Moines, Iowa

Birthday breakfast morning. Not too early a table of five we invaded the pub. Breakfast was on our minds. The menu was easy to navigate and I found making my own omelette was better fit for me. My husband got the meat lovers omelette. The service was a bit slow. The food was cooked well but seemed to take forever for 4 omelets and breakfast biscuits. The interior was a cozy set up. It's mostly high top tables for the bar. We were tucked towards the back. There were so many tvs. So many different shows playing all at the same time. After eating I took a trip to the ladies room. Two toilets in the same room with no door for the stalls...a little different. Lucky you can lock the main door. Also there is even a tiny tv in the bathroom. The building is overall clean and not what you would expect from a bar like establishment. I'm glad we got to try them. Maybe I'll be back and just ask for substitute of the carbs next time. My omelette was okay. It came with hash browns and toast. I should have asked for a substitute cause I don't really eat those. I got veggies and extra avocado on the side. Not really a over the top wow of breakfast. However it was filling. None of us had any complaints and coffee was good. read more

TL;DR - check to make sure your food is cooked before eating The (mostly) good part: I stopped in with my family for lunch on a subzero Saturday afternoon. The place was packed. Zero social distancing (that doesn't bother me, but it would most people). We ordered a steak sandwich, cheezy weezy bacon burger, a garlic cheese flatbread, and an order of chicken tenders for the youngest. The steak sandwich comes out loaded with cheese, peppers, onions, and mushrooms. The meat was cooked perfectly. The bread was nicely toasted and buttered. The pickle was ice cold. The choice of sides was a little weak. No fries? I took the bag of kettle chips. The meal was pretty great other than a lazy bag of chips. The burger came out great. The bacon was amazing my wife said. She and my daughter split it. My teenager took down the flatbread quickly. Now for the hard part. The tenders were really just six greasy nuggets. My son told me they tasted funny after the first one. I told him to use the sauce. He ate two more and told me he didn't want any more. I passed it off as him being picky and gave two to my daughter. She took one bite and said they were gross. My son said said "yeah, they made me feel funny." That set a flag off in my mind. I took a closer look. So gross! They were totally raw. We had plenty of food for the rest of us so we just shared meals with them. I waited for the staff to come back. Nobody returned until it was time to clear plates. Finally they came to clear plates. I informed the staff that the nuggets were raw. He informed the bartender who asked me if I wanted new ones and said she'd take it off the bill. I said "no, we don't need more nuggets. They ate them totally raw. I don't think they have appetite for more, but a discount would be nice.". They brought me a bill which included the checker tender meal. I waited for the wait staff to come back for the bill. I waited and waited. Finally the staff returned with a to-go meal of cooked nuggets. By now I was not impressed. I asked for the bill and she pointed at my ticket. I went up to the bar to pay because she left without taking my card. They took $5 off. $5? Unreal. Considering they fed my kids raw chicken and didn't wait on us, I expected some grace. I left the to-go meal at the table, tipped despite all of this and will likely never return. A few tips: 1) Offer better sides. The burger and the sandwich were really good but they were lonely on the plate. 2) If you sell chicken tenders, you can do better than raw nuggets. They looked like Tyson's nuggets that were fried on a grill. Gross. It really is the easiest thing to serve kids. 3) If you feed someone raw chicken, make it right. At least do what you said you were going to do and bring them a bill without the meal on the ticket. read more

G Mig's 5th Street Pub - a hand holding a piece of food - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Des Moines, Iowa

I was skeptical and I am impressed! We had the margarita pizza with ham, onions and gluten free crust. I couldn't tell it was gluten free. Pizza sauce was excellent with no major pepper taste. The pride of Iowa wrap has a little Mexican flavor to it and it fantastic! With the description, I thought it might have a bite but it did not! read more

G Mig's 5th Street Pub - Margherita with ham, onion and gluten free crust. Yes! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Des Moines, Iowa

Arrived here later on in the evening. They were busy, but i tried to remain patient. After 15 minutes, I finally had to flag someone down to ask about getting seated. We were informed that their kitchen closed in 30 minutes (didn't close for another hour) & were told they weren't going to allow us to order basically refusing to serve us. Apparently they dont like to make money. Very disappointed. Will not be going back, which is disappointing because I loved their food truck at the Iowa State Fair. read more

Best 'everything' omelette in the metro! The staff, the environment and the friendly locals are all second to none!

Great food! Great people all around. Offer gluten free options other than salads. We eat here at least twice a month. Great atmosphere for all ages. read more

Tiny location but huge flavors! Not the best for large parties as it can get crowded quick. Everything on the menu is absolutely fantastic! Portions are huge. Unique and homemade flavors that satisfy your hunger and leave you wanting more. I've gone during the breakfast menu and lunch/dinner... Both are fantastic. Each night is a different special Get the chili to go so you can have it for lunch the next day. You won't have room after your sandwich or flatbread for it. If you haven't gone, you're missing out! read more

MiG's has the best pancakes. I also enjoy their chicken salad sandwich. I'm working my way through their menu. The service is good and friendly. MiG's had the ambiance of a very nice bar. It's clean and is a comfortable place to just have a beer and watch a game. Great place to vist read more

Georgie's prime rib burger is the best thing ever . The bread by itself is amazing ! Friendly service as well , love my local bar ! read more

Great locals place even if your not a local. In town for work and they have the best sandwiches I've found. Good food. Good service.

Fun vibes for watching games! A little on the smaller side, but besides that is a lot of fun. The servers are very friendly!

Were planning on going to Eggs and Jam but they had tons of people standing outside, so we moved on to G Migs. It was pretty busy at 10:30 on a Saturday, but there were a few empty seats. I ordered the croissant with bacon. I added cheese and onions on my hash browns. The onions were to die for, I love onions, next time I would order 3 times those onions. They were rings of onions though, not small peices. The food was just OK, i asked for a side of something to dip my sandwich in, I think I got the chipolte aoli. That really helped a lot. Service was pretty good. I had a mimosa and water to drink. This visit was not great nor was it horrible, this probably won't be a place that I frequent for breakfast. I want to come back for the pasta night. read more

G Mig's 5th Street Pub - crossiant sandwich with bacon, hashbrowns with cheese and onions. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Des Moines, Iowa

The food here is completely first rate! Over and above the food's quality, I've found it to be consistent from visit to visit. Service good too :-) Bearing in mind that this place is primarily a bar, it's still a really good place to come if you're interested in eating some quality local food :-) About my only complaint is the fact that they use plastic plates and silverware. Given the high quality of their food, I'm happy to make due with plastic utensils. read more

Got pick up here after trying some of the food they had at the State Fair. Everything was really good. We got the Pride of Iowa wrap, Chicken BLT wrap, flat bread pizza, and some chips. Would def return when in the area. read more

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We had a reservation for the patio. All the tables were spaced out. Service was great. My friend ordered a pizza and I had a chicken sandwich. My friend needed to place a to go order as well. The waitress made sure to place the order as we got our food so it was ready when we finished read more

G Mig's 5th Street Pub - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Des Moines, Iowa

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We heard about steak night at G migs and as avid steak eaters we HAD to try it. For $17, you get a 10 oz steak, potatoes, garlic bread, and a salad. Their steak was decent for the price and they cooked it to our liking (true medium). However, I would have to say the highlight of this meal were the mashed potatoes. They were so full of flavor! Also note that they have a limited menu on steak nights (just salads and appetizers). The place itself is similar to a dive bar. They also have two slot machines the back to keep you occupied while waiting for foods and drinks! I would like to return another time to try any of their other specials -- they change it up daily. read more

G Mig's 5th Street Pub - Salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Des Moines, Iowa

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Love me some G Migs. Great burgers. Great patio. It's the perfect little local spot in Valley Junction.

G'Migs food never disappoints and tonight's vegan chorizo tacos were no exception! They were fresh, hot, and delicious! I will be back for more! Thank you G'Migs for including such a vegan treat among all the deliciousness you create! read more

G Mig's 5th Street Pub - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Des Moines, Iowa

5 stars all the way. From the moment we walked in this placed is so welcoming and devoid of pretentiousness. The beers are cold and if I can go on about one thing it's the chips, queso and salsa platter. I don't know what kind of witchcraft they are doing in the back but the chip to dip ratio was so perfect, I mean last drop of queso was matched exactly for the last chip. Truly a maverick in food science, they did what the competition can't. read more

Not coming back. I come here a couple of times a month. Good in general. Staff can be a little overrun, but fine. But what got me tonight was the waitress turning off the jukebox (when I had about 6 songs loaded) without saying anything: she just wanted the CMA awards on. I said something to them: and they laughed. Great. read more