15 years ago, I found a place to replace my bagel joint that met my needs and far exceeded my…read moreexpectations! Let me just start with Jenny the best bartender in the world!... I have never felt more at home and never been more pleased with an establishment as I have been with Louie's'. I could go on and on, but my only true compliment is towards Jenny who made my life a better place in the last 15 years thank you so much. I don't know how I'm gonna do it without you!

*CELIAC / GLUTEN FREE REVIEW…read more SO many GF or GF-modified options available! They have a safe fryer, with most fried things being naturally GF or made with rice flour. Servers are also very knowledgeable and can mark the order as an allergy. we got the happy hour cheese curds and the carnitas tacos (they weren't marked GF but our waiter said it was a typo and they actually are!) both were SO good and definitely worth the stop. During this time of year they have live music on Wednesdays and Sundays, and it's a nice venue :) I did not get sick!

Hello This is kind…read moreof an old school dining experience. The patio is nice and the inside reminds me of an old Supper Club vibe. Service was just a little slow, but food was good. I will be back to try more. I have a feeling this is an original to the neighborhood!

I was excited to try this place as so many people recommended it. We went on a weekday in the mid…read moreafternoon and it seemed like only one person was taking care of everyone. We waited for quite a substantial amount of time for everything. When our food arrived, I thought the taste and proportion sizes in comparison to the price were not comparable at all. I ordered the soup & sandwich. While the French onion soup was nice, it wasn't anything that made me want to come back. The sandwich was very dry and didn't have much flavor. Our drinks were never refilled and it was hard to flag down the waitress to get the check to leave. Personally, I have no desire to return. I felt like I've received much better food and service at other establishments like The Urban Grill. I hope you're experience is better than mine!

Great service and cool wine bar vibe here! Definitely the type of place you want to come with a…read moregroup and do some wine tasting and share some nice apps. Overall the food was good, but nothing blew me away. The chicken picatta was not overly flavorful and neither was the Asian salmon. We enjoyed the crème brûlée dessert but it was a little more pudding on the inside than I usually like. Even though food is fine, the wine tasting aspect is fun and the servers are great about helping you pair wine and food and making recommendations!

What is great - they have a gluten free menu and lots of options for those of us with allergies…read more What is less great is overall service and taste. They 1st prepared the burger not gluten free and I give them credit for catching it b4 bringing to the table. However, having other diner served their food and almost finishing b4 I got the gf burger was not great. The burger itself wasn't tasty and didn't finish it. The s'more dessert was fine. The flatbread salad combo was not good bc the flatbread was soggy from the salad dressing and overall tasted weird. Also not sure why other tables were offered a tasting of the special barrel wine and we were not. We will not be going back.

Great vibe. Perfect place to get drinks with friends or for a date night. Huge cocktail menu and…read moreall great drinks ranging from your classics to super unique flavor combos.

Stopped in on a hot Sunday for a frozen drink. I saw they have a patio online; however, with the…read moreheat of the day, I ended up taking a seat inside. The server was efficient and quickly served me a mug of water. I started with the flamingo, which is a frozen daiquiri. I loved the glass straw and my drink stayed frozen to the last sip. Then I switched it up and got a mocktail. The Karate kid was carrot forward with a hint of ginger and spice. It was all around refreshing. I couldn't leave without taking a picture of the art above the table where I sat. I especially liked, "Be a Good Loser."

We stopped at Hobnob for breakfast before leaving Des Moines, and it was the perfect way to end the…read moretrip. The service was friendly, our food came out quickly, and the space has a modern, aesthetic vibe that feels a step above your typical coffee shop. I ordered the breakfast platter, and the roasted tomato was the unexpected star of the meal. It added something unique that elevated the whole plate. Along with smooth coffee, and you've got a breakfast spot I'd happily return to if I lived nearby! And if wine is more your thing, don't worry, because they have a whole wine bar! If you're visiting the Des Moines area, definitely check the spot out!

I travel to Hotel Fort DesMonies regularly and the employees of Hobnob are dedicated and pleasant…read more But they fumble back there with no clear direction of who is doing what causing patrons to stand around wondering what the delay is. But even worse than that, stop being so cheap and get LARGER usable paper coffee cups. The little hotel coffee cups don't cut it. I see people over fill and spill all over and guess what - the employees say it happens all the time! So here's a hint - if you want to be a respectable coffee spot - get the damn proper coffee cups and stop being so cheap with less than 12oz cups.

My how I have missed my favorite restaurant in the Midwest! This was my first time at their new…read morelocation and it did not disappoint. Chef Lynn greeted me when I walked in and took time to chat with me. Everyone and everything here is fabulous and I will be back as often as possible. The food, service and ambiance are fabulous!

We had a good experience! The restaurant was busy when we visited, but the staff handled everything…read morewith a positive attitude. Even with a full dining room, everyone was friendly and worked hard to make sure we were taken care of. However, we spent more time there than we originally planned waiting. The food was good. You could tell the kitchen and staff were doing their best to keep up with the crowd without sacrificing quality.

This was a fun stop to taste some wines and beers. We had a large group and stopped in on a…read moreThursday afternoon. The beers and wines were very good but I wasn't a fan of our server. He was more on the rude side because he was the only one working at that time and was more than happy to tell us this on multiple occasions. There was only 2 other customers in the whole place and we weren't in a hurry or trying to rush our server. He must have been trying to be proactive, but it was unnecessary and came off rude, hence the 4 rating.

Beautiful place, great customer service, very clean, the drinks were really good…read more Bar tenders great

This place does old-school hospitality really well. The manager, Eva, is wonderful. She is so…read moreknowledgeable about wine and always willing to help you pick out just the right glass or bottle, no matter how busy it is. The servers are so welcoming and attentive. We always feel so at home and comfortable there. The food is fantastic. You can't go wrong with any of the tapas or empanadas. I haven't tried any of their sandwiches yet, but they all look good when others order them! They have dessert options from Dore Bakery and I've liked all of them that we've tried. A low-key gem in the East Village. Very happy to have them close by.

It's slim pickins when it comes to tapas in Des Moines and Purveyor is top tier. The menu is…read moremeticulously curated and well executed. It's not just a bowl of macaroni and cheese to slop at the pigs, it's creative and light. I'm a Purvert for Purveyor.

Stopped here while visiting a friend. Loved the bright and cheery atmosphere. Our waitress was…read moreextremely friendly and helpful when we asked her questions about the wine list and menu. We ordered the Smorgasbord and it was delicious. It came with an assortment of local meats and cheeses in a beautiful display. Each item was explained to us and where it came from when the board was delivered to our table. The board was more than enough food for the three of us to share. I can't wait to visit again and try more items on the menu!!!

The service was quick and extremely friendly…read more I went during lunch hour on a weekday and it was very busy, but totally worth it. The tomato soup was not too acidic with a hint of sweet, and the bleu grilled cheese paired with it perfectly. I was suggested their house salad, something lemon almond - I wasn't a huge fan just because everything seemed way too tart, and there wasn't a lot of balance. Because of the variety, and the quality of food, I'm still giving this place five solid stars and would definitely take someone else back here !

Had an opportunity to venture in on a Sunday (No Food Service) to review the minimalist bar food…read moremenu should I return since I do not partake in libations. The food choices were very limited $$, but there was an array of beers, wines, cocktails, and an assortment of other mixed libations. The decor is like a bar dive if liquor is your main thing. As a non drinker -- nothing stiffer than a Dr. Pepper-- this would not be my vibe, but may be yours if all you want is a solid selection of creative and mainstay libations from a very friendly bartender whose primary purpose was to please all who entered -- this tipsy topsy environment ( Like TV Cheers) -- then this may be the place for you.

There is nothing worse than sitting at a bar, during happy hour and having the bartender working…read moredirectly in front of you and not speaking, not making eye contact and completely ignoring you. He was short in his response when I asked about food and basically told me no, and I was angry when another group was served food. The space is cool and has an awesome atmosphere but dang, first impressions matter. There was 3 of us and the one who recommended it said that service can be questionable at times. Tonight was one of those times. Bummer. And it's loud so be ready to shout a bit.