Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Drake, Des Moines

Jessie C. • October 13, 2015All of their smoothies are delicious and made with good ingredients. The seasonal pumpkin pie smoothie is to die for.

Dennis S. • October 6, 2013Good Sunday brunch. Unique items to satisfy the foodie in you. Where else can you find croquet Madame in Des Moines?

Tiffany G. • April 5, 2014Long lines but the lines move pretty fast. Worth the wait: the lemon macaron was so good it brought a tear to my eye.

Terry L. • April 7, 2013What a great place. Nachos = Awesome, Burgers = Awesome, Beer = Super Awesome. Don't miss a chance to go here.

Justin B. • August 23, 2011Try the Veggie Mex Burger. It has guacamole, black bean relish and is unbelievable.

Drake University • August 15, 2011Sample gyros, hummus, salads and other Mediterranean favorites. Yum!

Jeff V. • February 28, 2010meatball subs are the best

Justin G. • February 26, 2013#17 or #14 with cheese everytime. Very friendly staff

Aaron H. • February 13, 2014Kind if small but nice baristas and good musical selection.

Oliver H. • February 9, 2012Breadsticks are the thing to buy! Don't forget about the dessert breadsticks.

Hunter W. • January 11, 2014Great sushi for a reasonable price! Favorite sushi in Des Moines! :)

Zachary B. • February 27, 2011Some of the best Chinese in Des Moines. The portions are ginormous. A great bang for your buck.

Brian S. • February 27, 2014Everything is awesome!

Jay M. • October 14, 2018Coming soon

Thomas C. • July 4, 2021Fantastic homemade ice cream.

Rick H. • May 3, 2021For lunch, I love an order of egg rolls (#2, Chả Giò ) and the grilled meat sub (#17, BÁNH MÌ THỊT NƯỚNG). Delicious!

Rebecca S. • September 27, 2011Try a Pumpkin Latte and a pastry - perfect for fall.

Rebecca S. • September 30, 2011Did you know Cowles Cafe in Cowles Library is now open on Sundays from 6:00p.m. - 11:00p.m.

Mark G. • August 15, 2016It's all good, but I always get the chicken tacos.

Marnie F. • September 26, 2012This store really has it together, great place

Jay M. • June 7, 2012Now open for summer

Kari L. • March 31, 2012The Pondhopper has a delicious IPA presence that makes it a soft cheese winner for me.

Aaron S. • February 17, 2015Walk inside and their staff will talk knowledgeably about their selection of oils, liquors, and liqueurs while offering samples. Expand your palate one tiny spoonful at a time.