The hot and sour soup was the best we had ever had....anywhere. Crab RAGOON was very good also…read more Really it was all above satisfactory. Clean, and service was good. A little disconcerting to watch two young employees watch the woman running circles to help ppl while they talked but that was just my hang up. Nobody lacked for good service. Highly recommend!!

And two more great meals! Szechuan so I chicken and pan fried noodles. Wow, haven't found anything…read moreyet I wouldn't order again.

I liked the selection here. The beef sticks were really good. I also ordered a few different…read morecheeses. We bought the strawberry rhubarb pie which was delicious. The frozen cranberry relish was not a favorite. It has a spice we couldn't place but was quite strong. One thing we did think that would be helpful would be a list of ingredients on the premade food items. Service was great.

Terrific smoked meats. Counter service is average and prices are reasonable. The dried beef and…read moreGouda sandwich on raisin bread is really yummy.

The staff at Fiss provided a great experience for our team after a soccer game! Yummy ice cream,…read morefriendly and efficient service as well as great prices! Thank you!

Delicious. Fast. Friendly. We always stop there when we are in the area, even if we only want a maltread more

We went here for Valentines day with the In-laws. The food was good, we really enjoin the street…read moretacos. They were overwhelmed with the crowd but I feel they did great for the number of people that descended on them. I really thank them for making the day great and we will return again.

Even though Lorimor, IA is located about 15 minutes outside of the county seat of Winterset, it has…read moreone of the better Mexican food restaurants in the area. As its name implies, it has a very definitive western motive and open dining concept. Parking is on the front street, and is ample. The service was very attentive and intuitive. We shared their chicken tacos, see pic. As you can see these tacos were plentiful. There were tons of chicken strips which were mildly seasoned. They kinda hid the ample amount of chicken under the crisp lettuce and diced tomatoes. There were plenty of sauces on the table for personalized seasoning. The soft taco shells held everything together well. We then shared their Chicken Enchiladas. As you can see in my pic, there are 3 enchiladas. The chicken was tender and very mildly seasoned. The tortillas held up well to the queso (cheese) sauce. The queso sauce was very thick. As you can see it was a white cheese and with minimal flavoring. On the far left is a small bowl with salsa, guac, sour cream and cilantro. These all aid with tuning in the flavor of the queso sauce to your tastes. The refried beans and rice were okay.

Looking for a quick bite after a nearby business meeting, Pickerman's hit the spot. I grabbed a…read moreturkey sub, lightly toasted. Bread and ingredients were fresh, comparable to sandwich chains. The fact they are local and small makes supporting them that much tastier. I noticed signage pointing out they have some very tasty bread, which I agree, but if you're more of a I'll take some bread with my meat sammy gal (or guy), then double up on the meat. This bread is thick! After reading some reviews, I wish I would have grabbed some soup but I was in a hurry to get checked in to my hotel. I noticed there was a lot of random shopping in the area, lots of discount stores and thrifting. Pickerman's is in a strip mall and could easily be missed, but worth checking out if you're looking for a quick lunch in the area.

Picker man's is a classic for a reason. They're only open for lunch and there was a steady crowd of…read moreprofessionals lined up to get something tasty before heading back to the salt mines. Everyone we spoke with was Iowa Nice, and our meals were fresh and flavorful. Looking forward to trying it again the next time I'm in Des Moines.

Will be back for sure Best sandwich in a long time…read moreNo skimping on meat At a lot of sandwich places, I tend to order double meat. Just too much bread in proportion to meat at most places. No need to double up here. The Betty's was thick and juicy. Perfect proportion of bread to meat. Was somewhat reminiscent of a Cuban with mustard and pickles. Very light, almost falling apart bagel. Delicious! Best sandwich I have had outside of the actual Manhattan!

As a New Yorker, this is the closest thing I can find in Des Moines that's like grabbing a sandwich…read morefrom my bodega down the block. They've got wide selections of sandwiches and honestly, you can't go wrong with any of them. The Manhattan is my go-to (Corned Beef, Ham, Salami, Coleslaw & Swiss with Mustard, Mayo & Pickle on an Onion Bun) but I always sub the onion bun out for a hero bun. Every flavor works well with each other, the coleslaw is sweet and contrasts well with the saltiness of the meats, the crunch from the pickle, and finally the mustard cuts into all of them for a beautiful clash of senses in your mouth. Other sandwich pictured is their Tuesday, it's a daily special sandwich you can get on any day. The special pricing won't apply if you get it on another day obviously. The Tuesday was hearty and the cheese on top of it was seasoned well. The peanut butter brownie, very decadent! I don't even like brownies but I always try to snag this one whenever I'm here! Service here is always prompt and helpful. The ambiance does a great job at pulling on the community aspect you feel at your local corner store in NYC.

Stopped for a coffee & Carmel nut roll. Coffee was better than Starbucks! Carmel nut roll…read moreabsolutely delicious. The atmosphere was perfect & service wonderful. Definitely worth stopping.

From the owner: Brickside is a family owned coffee bar and café located in the heart of Vinton Iowa. Our goal is…read moreto make customers feel welcome and at home. One of our repeating customers said she loves Brickside and has always wanted a place to call "her place". Hence our slogan "Brickside Brew n Chew, Make it Your Place. We feature amazing coffee, espresso drinks, pastries, breakfast, lunch and soups that will leave you wanting more. Come a see for yourself and Make it Your Place.

Always a major favorite when we're back home! This is a staple for our family…read more I love all their signature sandwich options! I usually get the turkey club - the quality of their turkey is great and they LOAD the sandwich high with meat and toppings. My mom's favorite is their ham salad - she is obsessed! I also love their variety of classic deli sides. I've had their potato salad, but this time got the broccoli salad: so good. Service was quite slow this time, but it seemed to be a new staff member learning the ropes. We took ours to go but it's a nice experience inside. Overall, good prices, great quality and generous portions for what you get!

LOVE THIS SPOT! I've now had it every time I've visited Des Moines. The options are endless. So…read moremuch seating too. The sandwiches and salads are amazing. I loved the 3 salad sampler option. Cookies are also delicious!

I'm so glad we stumbled upon Hot Off The Presses while passing through on our way to…read moreMinneapolis--this place is an absolute gem. We were just here a few weeks ago and I am so bummed to see they permanently closed!! We came during lunch and took advantage of their weekday lunch combo (Tues-Fri, 11am-2pm), which includes soup and a half grilled cheese. You can choose from the OG, Kick in the Cheese, or Fancy grilled cheese, plus either tomato basil bisque or the soup of the day. Honestly? A dream setup. I ordered the tomato basil bisque with a half OG grilled cheese, and wow... just wow. The soup was rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced, and the grilled cheese delivered that classic, beautiful cheese pull moment you hope for (and rarely actually get). The cheese had the perfect amount of sharpness and subtle bitterness, balancing everything out so well without being overwhelming.. I seriously could go for one right now! Every bite was comforting and delicious, and I immediately wished I had ordered a full OG sandwich because it was that good. The combo was mouth‑watering, satisfying, and wildly exceeded expectations for a quick lunch stop.

Easily the best sandwich place that I have visited in the DSM Metro area, Hot Off The Presses…read morecombines friendly customer service with quality menu items, and their owner, Jed, is a helluva kind person! I have visited twice, and have been impressed by their efficiency, timing, and pricing. Plenty of free parking on site. Lots of seating inside. I have enjoyed their Chicken Caesar wrap and their Chicken Bacon Ranch wrap, both with terrific taste, made to order, and plentiful. I explored more of the menu and have a lot of other things to try. I also enjoyed their homemade soup and their cookies.