Best Hidden Gems In Des Moines Area
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Highlife Lounge's fried chicken is tough to beat. The menu (and prices) are straight out of the 70's. Then head next door to El Bait Shop for Iowa's largest tap & a beer "flight." If you brought your bike, pedal over to Gray's Lake, Water Works Park, Orlando's, or even Cumming Tap if you're feeling ambitious.
Confluence Brewery is great too... Not sure that I know you but I frequent all of those places.... seems like I should
Agree on Akebono for sushi and MrPeske is absolutely right, if you go there, be ready for some Hennessey...
Tacopocalypse, Tacopocalypse, Tacopocalypse. That place is fantastic. Loved his stuff when he was just catering bike events, and then over break I was able to go to his east village location a few times. Just freaking awesome!
While in Cumming check out Iowa Distilling and their Prairie Fire whiskey. Great stuff for cold football games.
Iowa Distilling Company – Iowa Distilled Whiskey and Rum
My favorite Saturday ride since I live in Norwalk, is riding to the trail from my house. Hit Cumming tap, ride to Confluence, and then to Tacopocalypse.
Another hidden gem is B&B Grocery..
When I lived in DSM, I tried to make it Gerri's about once a month.
I never ordered anything but the wings. They're exceptional.
Buzzard Billy's on 3rd Street. Haven't been there lately, but truly enjoy their alligator and the egglant pirogues.
https://www.facebook.com/BuzzardBillys
https://www.facebook.com/BuzzardBillys
I used to work in that neighborhood. Got in for lunch about once a week. I probably miss Manhattan Deli more than any place in Des Moines. Just can't find a deli sandwich that good out in the boonies.
Perusing this thread, it's easy to see why I was heavier while living in Des Moines than anywhere else I've lived. Just a plethora of great food for a city it's size.
I had some good biscuits and gravy recently at PerkUp Café in Urbandale.
It is a tiny place though, so don't go with a big group and expect to get seated.
It is a tiny place though, so don't go with a big group and expect to get seated.
My Girlfriend's mom makes some pretty good jalapeno cheese and potato soup. And I never have to stand in line for it so I am going to guess it isn't that popular.
