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.

Excellent food and service. I love that I can get gluten free options as a person having celiacs.read more

Service was so amazing! Saphyre was so sweet and gave great suggestions! Vanilla latte was…read moreexceptional!

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.

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!

Got the Rueben to go . Very good. Unsweetened Tea was…read morethe best I've had in awhile!!! Thx

I went here to eat lunch last Friday with my sister in law and brother. I ordered the half and…read morehalf, half Italian sub and garden sald. The salad and the bus was delicious. The sweet tea was delicious and refreshing. We ordered at the counter, and about 10 minutes later the food came to our booth. The building is on the other side of 5 guys, but it was a little bit loud, I guess it was because it was lunch time, and they were busy. Overall the service and the food was delicious.

Amazing Food Ordered…read moreChicken Tikka, hariyali chicken tikka, chicken dum Biryani, chole bhatura (Epic) Food - 10/10 Ambience - Friendly Parking - Dedicated parking lot Great food. Ordered Takeout on way from Omaha to Des Moines Recommend. Will surely try again

Our 8 yr old son wanted momos and asked to try out a different Indian restaurant than our "usual."…read moreI searched the area, checked out menus, and reviews. Chowrastha looked like it would work. It was a Friday evening and when we entered, about half the tables were full. We were guided to a table and given menus and water (glasses and a pitcher) arrived shortly after. My son definitely wanted the chicken momos. We asked for them as mild as they could make them. My husband chose the chicken vindaloo (medium) and I asked for the Korma Masala with chicken. I asked for it mild, especially so our son would be able to have some of mine, but was told it could only come medium or spicy. So I chose medium. We also placed an order of butter naan. My husband and son ordered fountain drinks. The waiter pointed out the fountain machine and told them to help themselves to start and for refills. My son and husband's food came out along with the naan. There was no mention about mine. We started to wonder if mine had been forgotten but then it came. Our son dove into his momos and almost immediately said they were too spicy. The other Indian restaurants we've been to put the sauces on the side. These had the sauce on them. He powered through and ate four. We were proud of him for doing so. My husband and I ate the rest. I enjoyed the flavor but agreed it would be spicy for a kid. The dumpling wrap seemed to be dry in places. Otherwise, I liked them. My husband enjoyed his chicken vindaloo for the most part. He did mention he's had chicken vindaloo at other Indian restaurants and said he didn't recall it being so tangy. My Korma Masala was fine. It was definitely spicier than I'd desired and there was no way my 8 year old would have enjoyed trying it. My nose would not stop running from the spice level. The butter naan was tasty. Service was non-existent once our food arrived. While other tables did get filled and orders taken, we felt completely ignored. We didn't know if the check came to us or if we needed to pay at the counter. No idea where to get to-go containers. We saw people from a large party coming up and ordering at the counter. Since this was our first time here, we had no clue if this was due to being understaffed or just the norm. Definitely not a good service experience. Our son was disappointed and asked to return to our "usual" Indian restaurant in the metro. I can't disagree.

Hana Sushi was overall a good experience. As a vegetarian, I was happy to see several sushi roll…read moreoptions available. We ordered the veggie sushi combo, veggie maki roll, peanut avocado roll, and shiitake mushroom roll. The veggie sushi combo came with a salad, but it wasn't brought out with our meal and we had to ask for it. The veggie maki roll was essentially fried rolls, which were solid and satisfying. The vegetarian sushi combo had a beautiful presentation, and it included some veggie sashimi, which was unique and not something I see very often. The peanut avocado and shiitake mushroom rolls were fantastic and definitely the highlights. The ambiance was good, the food was solid but not extraordinary, and the service was mid. Overall, a decent spot with good vegetarian options.

Got the Kiss Kiss specialty roll, which I'd get again, very tasty. And the chicken katsu ramen with…read morethe spicy tonku broth base. The ramen bowls here are massive, and I'd recommend splitting it between two people like we did or plan on taking part of it to-go with you because of its larger portion size. Will have to come back again earlier in the day to try one of their lunch specials!

Tried Vietopia (carryout), and overall...we left a little confused…read more The wings were honestly the highlight--really, really good. Didn't get much "lemon pepper," but still super flavorful. Potstickers were just okay. The dipping sauce didn't do them any favors--this felt like an easy upgrade they're missing. Imperial Egg Rolls were the biggest letdown. At $17 for three, I expected something memorable...they just weren't. Pad Thai landed squarely in "average." Grilled Honey Roast Chicken Egg Noodles was a mixed bag. The chicken itself was delicious, but the noodles were pretty bland--and oddly, they didn't really work together. Royal Fried Rice was a win. The combo of BBQ pork, sweet sausage, and shrimp came together really well. Seafood Noodle dish was unfortunately pretty bland. All in all, a few bright spots, but not a place we're rushing back to--though I'd reorder those wings without hesitation.

If you are looking for a unique experience to try a different style of vegetarian pho with tofu…read morethen Vietopia of E. P. true near Jordan Creek is the place. The entrees are well portioned. My favorite style of Pho is Soft meats. The tenderloin is too chewy but flavorful. The soft poached egg and the fresh veggies are phenomenal. The service is great with the wait staff being very attentive. However they were out of Mocktail offerings which is not good when more gatherings are opting for non alcoholic flavors. They need to stock up for millennials and the genzeers who want options. The total vibe was very peaceful and it allowed you to sit and think.

I had to pick an Rx up at the Walgreens up at 128th and University in Clive today at lunch…read more Walgreens is basically next door to Z'Mariks. I used the Local by Toast app on my cell phone to place a quick online order, for pick up, so I could grab food and head back the office. Local by Toast is easy to use and it only took a few minutes to key in my standard order. Regular Z'Udon (add chicken and no carrots or cilantro). Extra mushrooms and broccoli. Extra spicy! My order was ready at the time the app said it would be (1145 AM). I was greeted immediately when I walked up to the front counter. The counter service here is always top notch! The Z'Udon... Always on point. This is why it's one my standard orders here...! Noodles are always cooked well. Chicken is tender. Broccoli and mushrooms are steamed down and not hard. And the sauce... They nail the extra spicy every time! Reasonably priced, the portion sizes are decent, and it's usually an enjoyable experience whether you choose to dine-in or grab it to go...!

okay believe it not the z'asian was very good. sweet and JUICY. the combo was quite economic and…read moreproportional for the price. good deal. very nice mac and cheese size and cheese pull. the z beer cheese soup was way too cheesy i really don't know what i was expecting but fr it was not that good. the pasta was solid tho! and i dipped my mac and cheese in the cheese soup so it was fine. good vibes and lights, and nice staff.

Pulled up to Capriotti's while heading back to Omaha (from Des Moines) expecting a solid sandwich,…read moreand they definitely delivered -- anything with turkey here is a guaranteed win. Ambience and customer service were just... there. Nothing offensive, nothing memorable. It's giving "get your order and go," which honestly works if the food's this good. If you're in it for the sandwich game, don't let the dry vibe throw you off -- the flavor makes up for the rest.

The sandwiches were absolutely incredible--honestly some of the best I've ever had, no question…read more But the wait was beyond frustrating. We were driving through from Colorado back to Minnesota and did everything right: ordered online a full 30 minutes ahead so we could just swing in and pick up. We arrive, my sister (who also ordered ahead online) is already walking out with her food. My brother orders in-person right when we get there, and his sandwich--plus two other walk-in customers' orders--come out before ours even starts being made. We ended up waiting over another 30 minutes. More than an hour total from when we placed the order. What is the point of online ordering if the system doesn't hold your spot in line and just lets in-store orders and later arrivals jump ahead of you? It completely defeats the whole purpose. Still... those sandwiches really were exceptional. Almost worth the headache.