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    Lachele's Fine Foods

    4.3 (20 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Tenderloin and side salad.
    Dan T.

    I've always associated Lachele's with unique burgers. I never noticed they had a tenderloin or a Sunday brunch! Maybe this is specific to Highland Park? A classic diner motif with an open kitchen/grill. It's always fun to watch the magic happen! Wait to be seated and order and pay at the table with your server. Heather got The Ron burger and curly fries. I ordered the tenderloin and side salad with garlic parm dressing. The tenderloin sandwich was not obnoxiously sized and was perfectly cooked. Hot and juicy! Not too thin. Not overcooked and dried out... Standard side choices are fries, seasoned curly fries, and a side salad. There are several other options you can choose for an up charge. I enjoyed the tenderloin more than I probably should have. I actually liked it better than a lot of highly praised ones found throughout the metro... The Sunday brunch was a nice surprise to see. I'm not sure if that's a regular thing, but it kind if looks like they have at least an abbreviated lunch menu to accommodate it. One of the items looked like a pseudo breakfast version of a horseshoe. A tenderloin served on a bed of fries or mashed potatoes (your choice) topped with country gravy and a fried egg. I regret not ordering this after seeing it coming across the counter for others... The number of servers appeared to be about half the number of cooks working in the kitchen today...the kitchen was stacked deep. At times we had a little bit of a wait. No big deal. Be patient and kind. The food is worth it! Watch their Facebook page for their frequent specials and other happenings! https://www.facebook.com/share/1Fm4Hsf6CF/?mibextid=wwXIfr

    Uncle dennys triple with tots Smash patty, grilled onion, lettuce, dijon, Duke's mayo, pepper jelly and American cheese on a sesame bun
    Lexie C.

    This fine establishment is always a hit. You are welcomed with such an amazing vibe from the moment you walk in. The waitstaff, servers, chefs, and bartenders have always made the experience just that much better. The food? 10/10 you can't find a better burger around Des Moines. I usually choose the Yoshi or the Jake something but I did switch it up yesterday and got a new sandwich called it's frito time - it was delicious! The Mac was alright but I'd definitely go for the tots if you like a bit of spice!! This location transports you to a classy retro 60s diner and then next door you have a speakeasy/cabernet vibe. The arts unique, nestled in highland park so the shops around are worth taking a look at as well.

    Beef and Noodles
    Marianne H.

    Great food for a cold fall evening. Atmosphere is retro and relaxed. Family friendly as well as a great place to eat with a friend. Service was great. She was knowledgeable of all items on the menu and made recommendations. Full bar options as well. Definitely will go back.

    Lachele burger with curly fries
    Hannah V.

    Came here with a group of friends over the weekend after hearing several good reviews. It was a full house but we got quickly seated. I ordered the Lachele burger with curly fries. It was a very good burger and I liked the herby ranch they serve. My friends said the garlic parm dip was good too. I normally can't finish a whole meal at a restaurant but our whole table cleared our plates- good serving sizes. The service was alright and they keep people moving in and out. Loud atmosphere and hard to hear conversation at times. Would come back!

    Laura P.

    Dad got the pork tenderloin & tots. Tots are perfectly crispy & delicious! daughter got chicken Sammie that was ooooh so good!!! (I'll be getting my own next time) Fries were good. I got Mr Denny's smash burger. the burger itself was good. ill get a less dressed burger to get the full flavor. Had the house salad with house dressing & it was great with plenty of dressing! I had a hotdog at their other location & was soooo so good!! only one hot dog choice at this location? great service. seriously a great place to eat!

    Kim W.

    this is our fourth visit - maybe fifth - since they've opened. not once have i been less than totally thrilled at the experience. the food, the service, the staff, the place, the other customers - they all are five stars. even better is that this place is just five blocks down the alley from our home, and i LOVE walking the alleys in our neighborhood. twice we've been seated in the fitz, and two or three times we've been in the regular space. i LOVE this joint. it is a great new addition to our neighborhood.

    Jerry K.

    Had the Chicken Pot Pie since I've had the burgers at the other location. Pretty tasty on a cold night. Tables move quick. Hop in and have a drink next door and get some good food.

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    So delicious!! Burgers were cooked perfectly. Definitely highly recommend. Fries were super crispy too.

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    All the food is fire here and the workers are cool. Cool little spot for a great burger

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    Clayton Farms Salads

    Clayton Farms Salads

    4.4
    (20 reviews)
    28.9 mi

    4/14/26 3:15 p.m…read more Online Order for Pick Up Food: We were very excited to try the food here, but we weren't too impressed, unfortunately. We ordered a Caesar Wrap w/chicken, Chicken Pesto w/no cherry tomatoes, Firehouse Chimichurri w/steak and no cherry tomatoes, Chocolate Smoothie, and Farmer's Punch. For starters, all of the produce was fresh and crisp (which is always a plus), but you can tell that meat is not their forte. The chicken tasted as if it were precooked, frozen chicken (not saying that's a bad thing, just didn't seem as if it was freshly cooked), and the steak was full of almost inedible gristle. The overall flavor of the food was pretty lackluster as well, besides on the Chicken Pesto; the balsamic vinaigrette was very overpowering. The Caesar Wrap was large, but the sandwiches were quite small portion-wise. The Chocolate Smoothie tasted more like a green smoothie with chocolate protein powder, and we had a really hard time keeping it mixed; sadly, we didn't finish it :( The Farmer's Punch, on the other hand, was really good! Service: The service wasn't bad, but it wasn't good either. The person who greeted us was friendly, but not particularly social, if that makes sense? It almost seemed as if they didn't have enough time for us. They were polite and quick with getting our order to us, though. Ambiance: Inside is quite small and not meant for a dine-in experience; there are no tables at all. This is definitely a pick-up/to-go/drive-through type of establishment. It's kept very clean, though, from what we could see.

    Seriously what a fun concept! They grow the lettuce for the salads right where they make the salads…read morelove it! How cool!! They only negative... is its a bit of a small salad for $10. The bowl was quite small... I had to add to it once I got home to make a full meal.

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    Chicken Pesto Panini, no cherry tomatoes
    Chicken Pesto Panini, no cherry tomatoes
    Crunchy Asian Salad: oakleaf/romaine, pea micros, cabbage, edamame, carrots, onions, bell peppers, oranges, almonds, sesame ginger dressing
    Crunchy Asian Salad: oakleaf/romaine, pea micros, cabbage, edamame, carrots, onions, bell peppers, oranges, almonds, sesame ginger dressing
    Garden Salad: oakleaf/romaine, pea micros, red onion, green onion, tomatoes, cucumbers, pistachios, lemony herb dressing

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    Garden Salad: oakleaf/romaine, pea micros, red onion, green onion, tomatoes, cucumbers, pistachios, lemony herb dressing
    Deez Greenz

    Deez Greenz

    3.8
    (5 reviews)
    1.9 mi

    Wow, for $8, this salad was NO WHERE NEAR being worth it. It's not the worst salad I've ever had…read morebut for $8? No. I gave this place three stars for its use of fresh veggies and cleanliness of the truck from the outside, but the price and flavors weren't all there. This place is a food truck that's parked on the side of the Sculpture Park. I wonder if it's the fact that I ordered the thai salad or what, but it was not worth it to me. The flavors were lacking but it was mixed with power greens. Also, there were only three options for salads today. I don't know if that's an every day thing, but I didn't think there were enough choices. Maybe we should try one of the other salads they have. Or maybe a smoothie. But still, for the price? I doubt I'm going back.

    First off, when I saw the truck with the name, Deez Greenz I thought oh boy big Dr. Dre fan.. Cool…read moreby me! As long as the food was nothing but a G thang GREAT, I will be more than happy to keep my head ringing and keep me singing for more! I was pretty stoked to see they had a portabella burger and as I ordered it with no dairy, it was amazing to have them pull out a veganaise type spread and ask me if they could use that! I was stoked! Great grilled bello, topped with sautéed onions and mushrooms as well as the rest of the fix-ins for a great burger! I really dug it.. Great flavor and packed to the gills, I like it when a burger gets messy. The fries were also top notch I got to taste the regular and sweet potato ones and both hit the spot! I probably ate way to much and thats ok. I found the truck at the HALL in Valley Junction and the food went perfect with a cold brew! The staff was super nice, the food was great, and hey I look forward to my next fix of Deez Greenz!

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    Raspberry mango smoothie
    Raspberry mango smoothie
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    Leachmon Pit Stop BBQ

    Leachmon Pit Stop BBQ

    4.5
    (20 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    This is 5 star food in our great city. The owner is humble and has so much to be proud of! They…read morewere out of many things in the day we tried, but that won't stop us. They have a board of items listing what they're out of. I had the brisket sandwich with fries and mac and cheese. The sandwich was everything you want brisket to be. Tender, succulent, perfect crust and loaded on a grilled bun. The fries were great and had some delicious rub/seasoning on them. The mac and cheese was different than expected, but in a good way. Rotini noodles, cheesey, perfectly seasoned. You need to go. They're not open all days of the week so check yourself so you don't end up brokenhearted. Go. Eat. Indulge. Tip well. Thank me later.

    I stopped by and checked out Leachmon's today. I live in Clive and for some reason I never made it…read moreover when the location was in Valley West Mall before they moved over to NE 14th. Dumb me. Lol Fair warning the pin on Apple and Google maps is a little off. The restaurant is in the corner of the building nearest to NE 14th. I want to say there was a Family Cafe or something like that there before... I was greeted right away by a young lady who was updating a sign board. Seating is a horseshoe shaped bar as you enter. In a dining area off to the Left there are both low and high top tables with chairs and a few booths. I went a little unconventional for BBQ... A cheesesteak combo with fries and mac n cheese and a golden fried catfish combo with fries, fried okra, and a cornbread muffin. My order was placed to go and the wait wasn't long. I'd seen someone post a picture of their cheesesteak a while back... This is something I am unnaturally passionate about. I was stationed in Philadelphia PA for about two years. The metro has a lot of steak and cheese sandwiches, but not many true cheesesteaks. The picture I saw looked legit so this was a must try for me. As they would say in Philly these are served "wit" so if you don't want onions make sure you let them know. It did not disappoint! The chop on the flat top was traditional and not just strips of more or less stir fried beef. The roll...while not entirely traditional...does its job. Soft enough to the bite, but firm enough to hold everything together and it didn't get soggy. It fits the mold of a true cheesesteak. The catfish is fried in seasoned corn meal. Mine was a thick nice fillet. If you don't like catfish because it tastes "fishy" this is not for you. It's not tilapia or a different mild white fish. You're going to get exactly what you ordered. I loved it! But I love catfish. The only thing that would have made it better was if it was whole and bone-in. The mac n cheese was made with a fusilli style pasta. A little funny to the eye but the taste is beyond reproach. Some of the best mac n cheese I've had in a long time! The fries and fried okra were cooked perfectly. I have plenty of those left over. Hopefully they reheat up well in the air fryer! Don't make the same mistake I did by waiting so long to stop by Leachmon's! The gentlemen working in the kitchen know what they are doing and are serving up some good food! https://www.facebook.com/pitstopbbqia.leachmon.7?mibextid=LQQJ4d https://www.lpitstopbbq.com/

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    Rib Tips, Macaroni and Cheese Balls and Coleslaw.
    Rib Tips, Macaroni and Cheese Balls and Coleslaw.
    Leachmon Pit Stop BBQ
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    Charlotte’s Kitchen

    Charlotte’s Kitchen

    4.7
    (113 reviews)
    4.9 mi
    $$

    It's all about the customers! I mean- weekly specials that…read moreare as tasty as they are creative. We have waited for the return of the street corn sandwich. My son downed it in 4 bites! The monthly flavored shakes are also a nice treat. And where can one get some of the best Brussels sprouts at a chicken place? They are delish! You can get your sandwiches grilled, fried, in a wrap or in a salad. For me, all great options but the original fried is my go to- large, always perfectly cooked and juicy chicken. The service is as fantastic as the food- always friendly. And- dogs allowed! Outdoor patio seating in addition to indoor and (let me repeat what exceptional service) they find you even when you change your mind and start one place and end in the other. Drive through is a nice option and the only (good) problem for this business that started out as a food truck is that at peak times parking and pulling out can be tricky with the drive through. I've saved one of the best customer- friendly mentions for last- when you pay by card, the highest display for tip is 10%(starting at 3%). I mean- the service is always worth 20+ but I appreciate this range as opposed to so many that start at 15% or higher. Come for the always fresh, awesome food and tip for the excellent and friendly service! Locations growing around the metro- yeah!

    Amazing chicken sandwiches and great milkshakes! The service was fast and the restaurant is clean…read more I love how the owner set up the "Wall of Grandmas" where people can bring their own pictures to add! Really nice family touch. The kids and the adults all loved our experience.

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    Inside dining area with locally-made tables
    Inside dining area with locally-made tables
    The special of the night was a queso cheese chicken. Dragging cheese balls through the queso before taking this picture
    The special of the night was a queso cheese chicken. Dragging cheese balls through the queso before taking this picture
    Charlotte’s Kitchen

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    Flavory Bistro

    Flavory Bistro

    4.5
    (203 reviews)
    5.9 mi
    $$

    The food outshined the service!…read more Ambiance: 4 stars Food: 5 stars Service: 2 stars Well, I came here with a friend for lunch. He loves the place and said the Gyros are fantastic. So I went with his recommendation. First impressions: The place is small and nicely located in the District at Prairie Trail in Ankeny. They have adequate seating and were only slightly busy when we arrived (I would say it was at half capacity the entire time we were there) We stood at the reception location for a while before we were 'greeted' and finally seated. We sat for quite a while before the guy with the headset to came back to take our orders. This was the weird part - he was fine, but he spoke so quietly we were not sure he was addressing us or talking to someone in his headset. Eventually we got our orders in, and we again waited. Some time later the water showed up, then after another pause the drinks we ordered were delivered, and sometime later the food showed up. He even remembered the dipping sauce which I thought I was going to have to ask for. We ate our entire meals without once being asked how things were, and eventually after the food was all gone, he came back to unceremoniously plop the bill on the table, and after another extended period he came back to process the payment. All-in-all the interaction with this guy was 'just weird'. (It was suggested that he might be the son of the owner...) He was doing his job but there was absolutely not any extra effort put in to make us feel welcome, and the total lack any real interaction was off-putting. The overall appearance of the place was nice and appeared clean, the decor was fresh and classy. However the bar area around the kitchen was very cluttered and looked like it was being used for overflow storage and it was a bit chaotic and had lots of clutter. Please forgive the fact that I forgot to take pictures of the delicious food. I got into conversation with my friend and just forgot! It was a very well made traditional Gyro with generous portions of meat, fresh hummus and a perfect portion of super fresh tzatziki sauce. I ordered fresh jalapeños and they got that right too! The side of fries were delicious as well, seasoned perfectly, crispy and fresh, and the garlic sauce...well did not lack for garlic! Wowza!! Overall I do recommend this place for the food! I will most likely return and I hope that the service will be a little better next time around.

    The waiter was the main reason I would never return. He had all the charisma of Rasputin, was surly…read moreand exhibited not a shred of joy. The food was OK. Still, it was nothing that would ever draw me back given the discomfort we three felt from the waiter. Sorry, we were hoping to find a gem. We only found a dour place to eat and drop $45 for three meals.

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    Flavory Bistro
    Falafel "gyro"
    Falafel "gyro"
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