Restaurants in Ankeny

“Everything we have eaten there our food and service has been superb. In fact, it has become my wives favorite place in Ankeny to eat.”

“This food was like having a fantastic home cooked Italian dish made for you. Everything was extremely fresh and full of flavor. If you enjoy pasta you need to stop here!!”

“Great food at a reasonable price.”

“The best lamb stew I’ve ever had. The herb palate was amazing!”

“Didn’t feel like cooking so I called to pick up some burgers on the way home. Turns out it was a good idea. I’m never disappointed w any of the food I’ve gotten here. I always see the owner in there greeting customers and leaving the table full of smiles. This is the best example of local hospitality and food I can think of. Stop in and have a burger or a sandwich or some pizza or even a drink. You will be satisfied with your decision and may even wonder about being a regular. I’m glad this place is open.”

“We often eat there when we're in Ankeny, and did so last Sunday. The fish and chips was, as it always is, outstanding. Our waitress, Jordan, was equally outstanding. She took care of our lunch time needs, often anticipating what we were wanting next. She even sent my wife home with a cup of the pop she was drinking. Simply outstanding and is our favorite restaurant when we're in Des Moines area.”

“YES!! Gluten free options.”

“Foods always good, quick, and by far my favorite selection of music”

“Food and service were excellent! Mia our waitress was absolutely wonderful!!”

“Excellent service and food!”

“We really liked it. My wife had the Turkey Panini and I had the Nashville Hot sandwich, it was really good. The fries were very tasty as well, not to mention the great Selection of IPA’s! Service was spot on too with our server(s) being there right when we needed them for another round of IPA’s. Looks like a new “go-to” spot for us!”

“Kaden is always really nice and engaging whenever we order from the Hyvee Market Grille section! The last few times we’ve ordered from him he always has nice suggestions and makes good conversation. I hope he gets paid good because he deserves it!!”

“I have never been here but after following some of your reviews and looking at you online makes me want to visit!”

“Stopped by at the farmers market today, great prices and delicious cookies!”

“Lots of variety. Flavorful and hearty.”

“Trailside Tap is a must-visit in Ankeny! The back patio is amazing. The Berry Summer Salad and Three Pepper Burger were packed with flavor and just the right size. And do yourself a favor—order the Mulberry Mule. You won’t regret it!”

“We had a work dinner & it was amazing! Food, drinks, staff - everything!!! 10/10!!”

“Best bar in Ankeny. Great people, music, and drinks. Never a bad time at the Goodtimes”

“It wasn't very busy on Valentine's day so my friends and I went to have dinner. The hostess was very unprofessional and was sitting behind the table that you check in at. He didn't greet us and I think was confused what was going on...the lady that took care of us was such a sweetheart. Thinks did take a while and prepare to get all your food at once even if you order an appetizer. Lots of other people standing around and shouting to other people even if they were busy with their own tables, for me that's unprofessional. Would I go back again to eat? Maybe, but not driving out to Ankeny just to eat there.”

“Fun atmosphere, bartenders/servers come to you which is awesome, makes it much easier to keep the drinks flowing. Bar does a great job throwing fun holiday parties and theme nights. Bar is well decorated and always fun to bring friends out to.”

“Just went here for my bday dinner last night with family (was a little worried due to reading prior reviews) and all 7 of us had an excellent experience! Bar tender was friendly and did a great job, and the wait staff served happily and quickly. Chef did a great job and entertained and engaged us, while we had delicious food at the hibachi grill. It was a great outing!”

“Had the Tuscan Slice, which was a great combination of flavors and perfect crust! Great selection and quick! Will definitely be back.”

“Food & service is awesome. Very clean. Packaging is pretty & reusable. Didnt even have to warm my food after getting home 2.5 hours later. Large servings so always have leftovers which are just as good the next day. Highly recommend!”

“Just stopped in for the first time and WOW!!! These macarons are absolutely INCREDIBLE! If I lived closer, I would genuinely be here every single day. I love all of the flavors I picked out, but they gave me a free Cinnamon Bun macaron to try and it was easily the best thing I have eaten in a very very long time. I will be anxiously awaiting the next time I have an excuse to run to Ankeny and pick more of these up! Edited to add: I was so excited about the macarons that I forgot to comment on the delicious coffee I got! I tried The Good Day and it is SO yummy, would definitely recommend if you like your coffee on the sweeter side :)”

“Best butter chicken I’ve ever had”

“Definitely our go to resturant. The drinks. The food. The atmposphere. All of it!”

“Would highly recommend I have came here 3x now and never any issues. I got a cookie that’s suppose to have a lemon on them and they were quick to fix the mistake would recommend to anyone. There is a bunch of cookie places but this trumps all them!”

“The girls at Sweet Swirls today were so accommodating! We brought in, from Rock Creek, 12 residents in at once. They listened, took their time, and made sure every order was right. We appreciate it so much!”

“Hawker’s Kitchen is hands down one of the best Malaysian and Singaporean restaurants you can find in the country. From the moment you step in, the atmosphere feels warm and welcoming, setting the stage for an authentic Southeast Asian dining experience.

The food is outstanding — every dish is cooked with care and packed with rich, bold flavors that taste just like what you’d find at hawker stalls in Kuala Lumpur or Singapore. The ingredients are fresh, portions are generous, and the balance of spices is perfect. Whether you’re craving savory noodles, fragrant rice dishes, or their incredible curry noodle soup (laksa), everything here is a hit.

The service is just as impressive as the food. The staff are friendly, attentive, and passionate about what they serve, which really elevates the whole experience. You can tell they take pride in sharing authentic Asian flavors with their customers.

If you’ve been searching for a place to satisfy your Asian food cravings, look no further. Hawker’s Kitchen won’t disappoint. I highly recommend this spot — once you try it, you’ll definitely come back for more!”

“So good! I was passing through and decided to stop in and grab a bite and I’m glad I did! I got the veggie melt with a cup of fruit and it was amazing! Kendra was fast and friendly- I highly recommend!”

“Very good food which became a wonderful experience because of Tarla & her staff. Highly recommend!”

“We love Portofinos!!! The salmon dishes are my favorites!!! Great soups and yummy bread!!! We're close, so we walk there often!!!”

“I'm about 90% sure this was at Hinterland festival and had the most amazing Vegan Gluten free cookies. I had 6 of them over the weekend. Couldn't keep my hands off these cookies!”

“The Asian server was super nice, all smiles, and accommodating! The food came in fast. Something that we seldom experience on the Southside.”

“Best restaurant in ankney! By so far haven’t change. Has best customer service and FOOD!”

“Food was beyond amazing!!!”

“We love Amigos! Delicious food made fresh! Their catering services are outstanding as well. Highly recommend!”

“Great little place. Fun selections and very tidy.”

“I went there for the first time today. The Customer Service I received was absolutely amazing. They were so patient, kind, enthusiastic, and friendly. I highly recommend them for a fantastic customer experience, environment, and drink variety. I loved my experience.”

“Absolutely DELICIOUS!!! While in Ankeny today, we wanted to try something new. We went completely blind with our choice as it just happened to be near by. WOW!!! It seriously now is our favorite Mexican restaurant! We were greeted right away, and noticed when walking to our table how clean the restaurant is and impressed with the open kitchen! The service was TOP NOTCH! Delicious food. Great prices on lunch menu, plus still left with leftovers to have tonight. HIGHLY recommend! It is nearly an hour from our home, however we will be back often!!! R”

“Excellent food and AMAZING staff! Very patiently answered all my many questions. 5/5 STARS”

“we had their pizza today it was very delicious and love the thin crust great job to kevin and his crew”

“Had breakfast for the first time here and it was a great experience. Excellent food, service, and great prices. Every one was so friendly and we loved the atmosphere.”

“Best pizza! I always get the Brooklyn Bridge pizza; it's amazing. We always get the same waitress, and I apologize, I can't remember her name, but she's great.”

“I love to come by for a protein shake whenever I’m on this side of town. I also love meals that I can grab for an easy good meal that I can trust. Lots of choices as well that all taste great.

I came by today 5-20-26 in the evening, I had received fantastic service and kindness. The cinnamon shake is definitely a new favorite :) thank uuu <3”

“Adobada 🌯 burrito was huge. Excellent 👌👍 so much flavor with a little heat. Chicken Cheese Rice very good with a perfect char on the chicken 🐔. Chips and two choices of Salsa's, Spicy and mild were refilled. Very friendly personable service. We have found our newest favorite Mexican Restaurant.”

“Went for the first time as we are from 4 hours away. Everything was awesome. Got seated right away. And order was taken. Food came out hot. Didn’t try the pop tart as wasn’t sure what it was. But heard it is very good. Maybe next time we get to town. Service was outstanding”

“All love here! Each time I grab food, I know it’s good and the folks I introduce to it are in awe of the flavor. Keep it up!”

“The food was amazing! The service was fantastic! There were several people in line and several take out orders but the service was great. Hubby got the regular size crispy chicken burrito and he said it was 5 stars. The regular is huge! I got the ground beef burrito and the meat was very well seasoned and was way more than I could eat but was delicious! Next time I'll go with the small which will still be more than I can probably eat. We will definitely be going back!”

“The pork and steak tacos were both delicious. The flour shells are fried but not greasy like so many other places. 5 stars!”

“This is the BEST place in Ankeny for ice cream! It’s all homemade, friendly staff and such a cute place!”

“I think that the service here is legendary they’re always fun and asking what I am doing for the day and their drinks are always phenomenal and sometimes I get free ones that is because they make a mistake but it’s a really good mistake to make!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”

“Absolutely delicious food and very authentic. America is usually our waitress and she does a fantastic job. The enchiladas de mole are my go-to rn. The tacos are phenomenal. The best in town.”

“Fast, friendly and tasty!”

“Amazing selection and great taste! The staff is so knowledgeable and always give me great recommendations when I can’t decide what I want! Keep up the great work!”

“My husband and I just tried this place last night. The food was amazing. We tried lamb saag, hyderabad lamb curry, chicken momos and apricot delight for dessert. The service was excellent. Will definitely go again.”

“This place is amazing! The flavors were all so delicious I could hardly pick one! 😋”

“We have eaten at the Guadalajara weekly for almost 4 years now. Everyone is so friendly, the food is amazing every time, and the margaritas are fantastic. Great customer service, fantastic staff, and a fun atmosphere. Definitely recommend eating at any Guadalajara locations, but we love our Ankeny Guad 🫶🏼”

“Wow! Great Pizza, top notch service and wonderful atmosphere.”

“Great food and friendly atmosphere! Definitely recommend!”

“Great spot for a date night or getting together with friends. My husband isn’t a wine drinker, but they have plenty of beer options. I have a monthly membership, which is worth the money. One of my favorite spots in Ankeny!”

“We loved having Outside Scoop as a vendor at our event! They were friendly, professional, and their ice cream was a favorite with attendees of all ages. A great addition to the event—we’d happily welcome them back anytime! 🍦😊”

“Awesome beer and support their local first responders!”

“I'll be honest, I haven't had the food. I stop in to have a drink and play the Golden Tee machine. Everyone says the tacos are fantastic. The service is incredible, best I've had anywhere in Ankeny. Y'all should stop by, it's an awesome local spot.”

“This is straight fire!!! Food is awesome and FRESH! They are the best/only reason to go to Menards! Do your self a favor and drive past Tasty Tacos and hit up Tacos Meza you WILL NOT be disappointed!”

“the rolls are so good always taste fresh. the customer service is top notch!”

“Must try!! Delicious, almost too pretty to eat just beautiful 🤩😋”

“Delicious coffee and friendly service every time! I love getting a hot latte with the mint and the seasonal cinnamon sugar latte!
One of the employees I think drew this cute cat that I ended up getting as a tattoo cover-up. Just sharing because I hope the employee will get to know about it! 🙏🙂‍↕️”

“The gluten free breakfast sandwich is awesome! Doesn’t even taste gluten free!!!”

“I LOVE Cafe Diem! Every time I go I feel like I’m at home. Tabitha is an amazing barista/host and always helps me with getting a high chair and bringing my drink over. She is very kind and welcoming and makes me want to keep coming back!! I would recommend Cafe Diem to anyone!”

“Great food with very friendly staff.”

“The staff are incredible!! Monty and I love all the helpful and friendly bar tenders! Highly HIGHLY recommend ☺️”

“The flights are fantastic. Ask questions if you’re unsure.”

“One of my wife's favorite places. She has Alpha-gal, and I am probably spelling that wrong. (It's that tick bite disease that radically messes up your diet.) She once owned a restaurant herself. She is impressed with Olive Gardens' attention to detail with the freshness and temperature (cold) of the salad.”

“Fast, polite and kind service with ordering and additional breadsticks. Speaking of the breadsticks, they are delicious as well as their entrees. The sampler platter is perfect to satisfy hunger both initially and portions saved for later.”

“Probably my favorite place to go in Ankeny. Great food, and you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. super affordable drinks and the staff has always been awesome.”

“All the coffee! Quiche, banana bread, acai bowls...basically anything I have ordered”

“Had mother's day brunch. Good selection of food on the buffet line. Good service to. Had 11 am reservation. Was seated right at 11am.”

“Ice cream was excellent as always!!”

“Loved the fresh fruit and big serving! UBE(sweet yam) or blue majik (some sort of algae with antioxidant properties) for a base were both amazing, if you’re wanting to try something new! I’m thinking the only thing that would make it better would be some warm weather and that is out of their control! We’ll be back.”

“This is the best restaurant”

“Huge lunch portion! Great food!”

“I am the type of person that loves positivity and giving great reviews. Give honor to where honor is due. And I give great reviews, call the managers and praise the service all the time. I have also had my share of terrible service and/or food and usually do not say a word. The experience I had this afternoon at Culvers in Ankeny was horrendous. The food that is. The drive through guy that took my order, payment and delivery was so kind and helpful. I ordered a cod dinner and was only able to eat some of the fish. The 2 sides I ordered were cheese curds and fries. Both were so cold, hard and dry. I was so disappointed. The roll that came with it was cold, hard and dry as well. The butter was good! I did eat most of the fish but it too was tough. WHAT has happened to Culvers? Don't they realize that they are not the only option for food? Sad to say but I will be going to those other options for my meals in the future. The concrete I ordered was sloppy (down side of cup) and melting but did taste good. I HATE leaving a poor review but come on Culvers. Do better. Be better. If it had been just 1 food this review would never have been written. Oh, side note. This was after the lunch rush and before dinner rush. It was close to 2. Got right into drive through with no waiting. Disappointed.”

“Awesome place! Great staff, great service and great food! Love the Smoothies!”

“My wife and I went there Saturday evening for dinner, drinks, and a football game. Our waitress was outstanding! Can't remember her name but she is a 4th grade teacher.
Drinks were wonderful and lots of draft beer to choose from. We ordered a pizza and it was very good. Good enough that we are coming back Friday night to try taco pizza.
Thanks Cabaret!
UPDATE: We went last night and again, had a great experience! We ordered a taco pizza and wow, it was a surprise! One of the best, if not the best, taco pizzas we've ever had! Very good. Shocking really. Thanks again Cabaret!”

“It was my 1st time there. I went there about 5 PM My friend was having a birthday party for his wife and daughter.
They had a great menu selection. The customer service was top notch.
My friend Joel and Diane are regulars there.”

“Amy’s work is top notch. She has made our daughter’s birthday cakes every year, we don’t even need to discuss where we are getting our cake from. You won’t be disappointed!”

“Great family restaurant Great food”

“Best bar and bartenders in Ankeny! Cheyenne is always friendly and always treats you like family. Huge selection of beer and liquor with great pours. Lots of tvs and friendly people. Handicapped accessible and has a nice patio for the summer months! Will always stop in when I’m in town!”

“The best wings. Consistent every time. Also had the ornery tots and different sandwiches. All delicious! It’s quickly becoming a weekly stop for us.”

“Went through the drive thru yesterday for lunch for my toddler. The line was crazy for drivers side so we went through passenger side and I let him pass the money out his own window and get his food. He loved it and the guy working the window was amazing with him! He had the biggest smile!”

“Absolutely love this place. Even when it gets busy, the wait times are low and ontop of that they make you feel welcomed! We always appreciate coming here on our days off or when running around ankeny getting our chores done for the day. Thank you ankeny scooters team!”

“Best food ever, very affordable price and everything is so fresh!”

“Love the Shakes and Tea Bombs!”

“Spent some time here with business teammates, and, as a non-coffee drinker, I am challenging my limits at a Starbucks! Kind service, great layout, modern design.”

“This establishment stands out as a premier fast-food option. The premises were impeccably maintained, and the parking area was notably clean and free of debris. The staff delivered exceptional service, and the menu was clearly presented and easy to navigate. The ordering process was seamless, facilitated by direct interaction with a staff member rather than automated kiosks.

The food was served fresh and at an optimal temperature. The fries were particularly noteworthy, with a perfectly balanced seasoning. The chicken sandwich featured a delightful crisp exterior and a succulent interior, resulting in a truly delicious experience.

While the pricing is somewhat higher compared to other fast-food establishments, the unparalleled service and superior quality of the food more than justify the cost.

In conclusion, I wholeheartedly endorse this establishment.”

“We were in for lunch yesterday, my grandson wasn't feeling well. Our waitress refused to wait on us. She must have gotten the manager, he was a real trooper, took our order and delivered our food. I thought it was unprofessional of her. But we were suppose to get salad, he even said he forgot the salad and never brought it. Never again!!!”

“Last week was my 1st time here, but the staff treated me like an old friend. & the pizza was amaaazing. While waiting for my food, there was a little girl who was dancing & fell (she was alright). The staff were very kind to her & even gave her a big cookie to have for dessert!”

“Sweetest restaurant manager I have ever met! She makes me feel wonderful every time I am there! Food is wonderful and the staff is great!”

“we love this place the employees are nice and they get stuff out when people needed what food they wanted.they was on top of everything and it's a good place to take kids do birthday parties or other kind of parties. and all the workers cooks dish washers and the little robot keep up the good work and a happy new year”

“It was lovely to walk in to such a clean and beautifully simple dining space. The atmosphere gave us a most pleasant time to reminisce, tell stories, and catch up. Our server was most patient and polite. Thank You Silk Elephant!”

“Travelling through Iowa and wanted to have dinner at someplace other than fast food. 36th Street Tavern was the place to go- food was excellent, atmosphere great, service topnotch! Check it out ..If we lived near we'd frequent this place often!”

“This is a very nice laid back bagel coffee shop. There are a million drink options and tons of bagel and breakfast options. The bagel bites and bagels are awesome. Great place to relax and enjoy a cup of your favorite coffee or other drink and have something to eat.”

“Great staff!! Great drinks! Excellent service! Super location!”

“very good food.....affordable...alot of choices...staff is friendly....comfortable place to have a meal”

“Ordered for delivery and the app was easy to use and quoted an hour for delivery. Before I could finish vacuuming and she was knocking on my door. This lady was so sweet!!! Now the food was... It was amazing! I ordered Mongolian beef and chicken with veggies. The egg rolls were perfect, light crispy and full of goodness. Both entrees were fantastic. Definitely the best I have had in the Ankeny area in the past. Thank you for doing a great job on customer service and quality😊”

“FANTASTIC! Anyone that has read my reviews know that I can be harsh at times. I know it is hard to get here with road construction but there are ways around it. Most people find their way there (DANG IT, it means you may have to wait a bit on weekends) I'LL WAIT! I do wish I still got texts from Papa Murphys, I love this place!”

“We eat here a lot. I was happy to see an offer for a bonus $5 gift card with purchase of a $25 card. So I go for the offer, only to discover, several screens into the process, that there is a $2.50 "digital services fee." Come on guys. This really leaves a bad taste in your mouth.”

“ordered a 32 piece and were not disappointed! got Nashville hot and santa fe. Nashville wasn't very hot but still tasty. wings were great size and cooked perfectly. so juicy. fries also good. just needed a tad more seasoning. 8 out of 10 will order again!”

“Great Ankeny bar with fantastic music all night long. Have been here a couple of times with friends, and it is always easy to get drinks at the bar. This is our new favorite spot since we relocated from the south up north.”

“You could never go wrong here. Business or pleasure. Food or service.♡

Vegetarian options: Great!

Dietary restrictions: Amazing!

Parking: Great!

Kid-friendliness: Yes!

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes!”

“The food was fantastic. My server Yotaga was very kind and attentive.”

“My friend and I wanted a drink and a late lunch. After stopping in Bench Warmers several times and not getting waited on because the waitresses tend to pay more attention to bar patrons, we decided to give Bench Warmers one more try! We were pleasantly greeted immediately by Lisa that took our drink order and gave us time to check out the menu and visit while we were enjoying our drinks. The service was fantastic and always with a smile. We will stop in again in the near future! I think one other waitress finally greeted us as we were walking out the door!”

“Great custom service and such an awesome atmosphere”

“amazing dinner we all loved which is no easy feat with asian cuisine in my house and its my birthday so thank you!”

“Enjoyed my initial breakfast visit, combining good pricing and quality food. Good setting inside the store, but protected with soundproofing. Liked my combo of French Toast, scrambled eggs, bacon, and sausage.”

“Went today as a special treat and the lady Megan who helped us was the sweetest, the people always make me want to go back there always so sweet, thank you Megan for the complimentary cake pops”

“I had the absolute pleasure of being helped by Tim at the Subway in Ankeny today. He was working all by himself and still managed to serve everyone with such grace and ease even though his help arrived pretty late. Despite the rush, Tim kept a positive attitude, made great conversation, and was genuinely one of the kindest people I’ve come across in customer service.

I sat down and ate while watching him work, and he never once seemed stressed or overwhelmed. He was polite, efficient, and kept everything running smoothly without missing a beat. It’s clear he takes pride in his work and he’s just the kindest person. Tim truly went above and beyond, and he absolutely deserves a raise and some serious recognition!

If you’re ever in Ankeny, do yourself a favor and stop by this Subway you’ll be glad you did. Huge thank you to Tim for making my experience such a pleasant one! 🤍”

“I’ve been coming to pho 85 since I’ve been out of high school. It’s my #1 fave spot in Iowa. I come here for my birthday, when I’m feeling down, and any other occasion. It’s very good food. The staff is friendly, fast, and super helpful. The atmosphere is just great, best vietnemase spot I’ll ever go to. I always get the 1b and spring rolls.”

“The entrance is actually directly below the TJ.Bagels sign however, I visited 2 days ago and was treated great by the customer service at the desk and with my order. They were trying and had patience since the sign I referenced was no longer there.

I didn't have any fun in the past that I wasn't pleased with the employee's customer service or the attitude.I could tell was going on behind the counter. Nevertheless, the food was good and atmosphere could be enhance with a few more comfy options. I chose cheese and egg on a croissant, An assiago bagel with garden vedge, And my new favorite, the caramel apple cider. Which, by the way, is not just a fall or seasonal drink... It's available year round!”

“Awesome food, awesome service”

“One of my favorite places in Ankeny!”

“I conquered a large order of inferno wings but they didn't go down without a fight. Loved the flavor and the heat.. wings were big and had a even mix of flats and drums. Heck yeah man.”

“Very clean and taste great”

“Employees tonight were friendly and polite. Veggie sandwich with fresh, crisp veggies and bread soft and flavorful. Usually will go during the day, and have always had fabulous service. It is always clean. I like having Subway so close:)”

“We already love The Ornery Chicken, and when I saw the post about The Crafty Mac opening today we just had to order for dinner! I got the Philly mac and he picked the Chicken Bacon Ranch Mac, both are amazing - the pasta was cooked just right (no mushy noodles) and they use my favorite, cavatappi. The toppings would have been great on their own, as everything was cooked and seasoned perfectly - will be regular for sure! I loved that you can order from both Ornery Chicken & Crafty Mac (we added a side order of Sidewinder fries).”

“My sandwich and okra were good. The chicken is small though!”

“I ordered a taco salad on Doordash. This thing was so huge and so good it's like a guilty pleasure. I also love their fried tacos. If you haven't tried yet I highly recommend!”

“The food was AMAZING! I completely recommend the ribs and it was so good. The waiter Nathan was great and we got excellent service. 10/10 recommend it to everybody.”

“This place is the bee’s knees. Consistent fast fresh & friendly. Fair prices too. They’ll modify your order to make you something, even if it’s not on the menu. They used to have a burger I liked that wasn’t on the menu, but our server Levi knew what we were talking about and told the kitchen. The best service we’ve seen for a long while.”

“Starbucks us definitely a favorite for my daughters. They love their Starbucks drinks. The employees here always seem friendly and courteous as far as I see, and our drinks always come out correctly and in a prompt manner.

We went into the store once and also thought the coffee shop seemed clean and inviting. All in all, I would recommend this Starbucks location.

Vegetarian options: Drinks is why I go here, mainly

Parking: Free lot

Kid-friendliness: My kids love it

Wheelchair accessibility: Accessible”

“I am the type of person that loves positivity and giving great reviews. Give honor to where honor is due. And I give great reviews, call the managers and praise the service all the time. I have also had my share of terrible service and/or food and usually do not say a word. The experience I had this afternoon at Culvers in Ankeny was horrendous. The food that is. The drive through guy that took my order, payment and delivery was so kind and helpful. I ordered a cod dinner and was only able to eat some of the fish. The 2 sides I ordered were cheese curds and fries. Both were so cold, hard and dry. I was so disappointed. The roll that came with it was cold, hard and dry as well. The butter was good! I did eat most of the fish but it too was tough. WHAT has happened to Culvers? Don't they realize that they are not the only option for food? Sad to say but I will be going to those other options for my meals in the future. The concrete I ordered was sloppy (down side of cup) and melting but did taste good. I HATE leaving a poor review but come on Culvers. Do better. Be better. If it had been just 1 food this review would never have been written. Oh, side note. This was after the lunch rush and before dinner rush. It was close to 2. Got right into drive through with no waiting. Disappointed.”

“The workers at this Dunkin are always kind and efficient. This Dunkin use to be super slow in the morning but they have improved on that so much. I go on my way to work around 6:50am and if there is a line- it goes very quickly.

My drinks also taste the same each time I order them. The staff is always friendly and respectful.”

“This store is so good! The staff are friendly and attentive, and the food, prepared as requested, tasted great!”

“I don't usually leave reviews but truly I must after the incredible experience we just had here. My kids are your typical picky eaters and getting them to eat is usually quite a task. Instead of the usual, both my kids devoured thier burgers, and were even asking if they could get another burger. They are currently talking about how they can't wait to go back. The atmosphere was fun and the staff was just as fun while still being professional. The food...the food was absolutely scrumptious. We will be back soon and greatly appreciate how one stop has made our entire day brighter.”

“Food and service excellent! Contiinous customers, waiting was a short time to be seated. Staff were so friendly! Food was delicious. I had the spicy poblano omelet ..it was spicy 🔥”

“We had a variety of choices for an evening meal, and we chose The Other Place Ankeny. What a great pick! They had the right balance of everything we like in a restaurant.
The Food: we went with the Sampler for our appetizer. It didn't disappoint. The onion rings and fried mushrooms were delightfully delicious. The two chicken tenders and mozzarella sticks were prepared perfectly. House-made marinara, ranch, and honey mustard dressing served on the side were especially great.
While their menu is straightforward. We liked the SICILIAN pizza. It's a brushed garlic-basil oil, Italian sausage, spinach, mushrooms, red onions, sun-dried tomatoes, red peppers, and mozzarella. Since they have been making pizzas for over fifty years they know something about what makes a great pizza. It had the right balance of toppings, sauce, and dough. This isn't some cookie-cutter pizza either. It has definitive flavors and tastes. Our drinks were there while we perused the menu. Seeing some of the cuisine coming out of the kitchen wet our appetite for our next visit.
The Service: Here's where they did well, with just a few faux-paus. Our server was on point with drinks and the kitchen delivered our food fast and hot. At the end of the meal, we asked for a box for the rest of our food. She had just a few tables and forgot about our request. She came back after checking on her other tables and asked if we wanted a box. Then she went to service her other tables before coming back. We then had to wait to pay our bill (which is done by her POS device). You don't know what's on the bill until your receipt is printed.
The Atmosphere: this is the way a sports bar and grill is done well. While there were multiple TVs, with a lot of action, (the NBA playoffs, NHL playoffs, and Cubbies- who have been on a tear) were all muted. This made for being able to enjoy our meal and the overall vibe of the place. The eclectic choices of decor and signage made it interesting to take note of the whole place. The seating options were especially nice. With short and long booths, table and bar stool tops, and a bar adequately spaced made it that much easier to have a fantastic time.
The bathrooms are clean and well-maintained.
We loved our meal and bookmarked it for another visit.
Update: we went back, and boy did they impress. Everything was perfect.”

“This location is very convenient. Just off I-80, you can't beat its location. It's biggest downfall is that there doesn't seem to be very many adults working there between 11an and 1pm. As with many businesses, with high employee turnover rates, there just seems to be not many give-a-dangs given by most of the staff, with one or two members truly caring about their jobs and their customers. That being said, the ones who care, do what they can to keep things alive. The food is hit or miss on heat. I even had 1 Frisco handed to me on regular bread that wasn't even toasted. I gave this Hardee's a 4 out of five for their hard workers that are trying their best to keep the business alive and not complaining to every guest who pulls up to the window. The fries are always good, the sandwiches are good, just not always hot or built correctly, and drinks are always cold and fizzy. A for effort to those who do their job. The rest who work there need to consider mowing lawns.”