Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives - Des Moines metro

[AgronAlum]

Maybe, I know Cozi has a new owner from what people probably remember from 5 to 10 years ago.

IIRC Cosi got a new owner and then the original owners bought it back again.

 

[GoHawks]

Has anyone eaten at Early Bird in Waukee? What's the breakdown?

 

[nfrine]

A Dong by Iowa Methodist has awesome vietnamese food.

Tough name...can't imagine what's on the specials menu...

 

[ISUTex]

Mama Lacona's and Noah's were from the same family.

Noah's Ark is another great place.

 

[cycloner29]

Ever eat at Latin King?

We heard a lot of good things about it and went there, but was not really impressed by it. Just failed to get the woo factor with the food.

 

[ISUTex]

We heard a lot of good things about it and went there, but was not really impressed by it. Just failed to get the woo factor with the food.

What did you order? Chicken strips?

 

[abbepc]

Francie's best Cheese Burger in town

 

[Cyforce]

Francie's best Cheese Burger in town

1st post after 7.5 years here. Welcome to the party.

 

[CloneGuy8]

I've never been to big Al's, but I think I might need to change that. Support good people

 

[cymac2408]

Better than her liking 2 Dong Though.

Oh no you didn’t!

 

[ruflosn]

Tough name...can't imagine what's on the specials menu...

I heard pigs in a blanket is on the appetizer menu.

 

[cymac2408]

I am seeing a lot of places outside of DM and can’t believe someone hasn’t mentioned Hickory Park in Ames…

 

[BCClone]

I heard pigs in a blanket is on the appetizer menu.

I prefer A Taco over A Dong

 

[CYdTracked]

I've never been to big Al's, but I think I might need to change that. Support good people

He had out free meals at his Adel location during 2020 for awhile when things were shutdown that people could just drop by and pick up. Probably can find an article or news story if I search for it but it was his way of getting rid of inventory before it expired while also providing something to the community. I once read a really good story on his past and how he got to where he is today.

 

[Robb]

He had out free meals at his Adel location during 2020 for awhile when things were shutdown that people could just drop by and pick up. Probably can find an article or news story if I search for it but it was his way of getting rid of inventory before it expired while also providing something to the community. I once read a really good story on his past and how he got to where he is today.

Al is one of the nicest, most caring people, you will ever meet. I will say that I don't think his BBQ is the best in town or anything, but will still keep going to his restaurants just because of how he acts on a day to day basis.

 

[CycloneDaddy]

Blue Shark in Urbandale is trying to be the winner of slowest service in 2022 tonight. Just dont open if you dont have the servers.

We are being nice as its obvious these ladies just arent good at their job.

 

[Jer]

Rubes outside Waukee is a fave for us. Tsing Tsao in Waukee is great for Chinese.

Mandarin across from Texas Roadhouse has a dedicated menu button on their terminal just for my special lunch order.

 

[CycloneDaddy]

Rubes outside Waukee is a fave for us. Tsing Tsao in Waukee is great for Chinese.

Mandarin across from Texas Roadhouse has a dedicated menu button on their terminal just for my special lunch order.

I just cant get excited about going to places where I have to cook my own food.

 

[aeroclone]

I just cant get excited about going to places where I have to cook my own food.

Doesn't Rubes give you the option to cook your own, but also to have them do it if you prefer?

 

[Cyforce]

Doesn't Rubes give you the option to cook your own, but also to have them do it if you prefer?

I think last time I was there I ate 6 pieces of Texas toast grilling my steak.