Cheese Bar is such a gem. An incredible selection of cheeses, wines, and thoughtful additions to take home. It’s the perfect cozy spot to stop in for a glass or pick up a bottle and enjoy charcuterie with friends. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and friendly, which makes the experience even better. Just very impressed all around.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Raclette Board
Kullen Koelker
Best cheese curds in Des Moines and the drink selection is fantastic.
Rj Mckenzie
The fried chihuahua cheese was cold
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
Jack Repplinger
Great people, extensive choices of drinks to pair with their food and the cheese forward dishes to die for.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Evan Clymer
Me and a few family members had been planing on coming here for about a month now, after having it hyped up quite a bit, and we were not let down. Everything from the schmorgasboard (if I spelt that right) to the pork mac and cheese, the chicken sandwich, and the special grilled cheese were on point. Not a single flavor in our book missed and everything was beyond delicious. My only complaint if any was that the chicken sandwich is a bit small and the prices are a little high, but it is completely made up for in quality of the chicken and all other ingredients. It was cooked to absolute perfection along with everything else. We will 100% be making a trip back any time were down in Des Moines, thanks again! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Robby D
The Cheese Bar has become one of my favorite places to go for lunch in Des Moines. If you enjoy cheese-focused comfort food, this place is easy to love. Their grilled cheese sandwiches, mac and cheese, and cheese boards get a lot of praise from other customers, and I completely agree. My personal favorite is the Reuben Grilled Cheese with the Tomato Soup. It is incredibly flavorful and comforting, and I find myself craving it often.
The atmosphere is cozy and relaxed, and it works really well for casually dressed groups or anyone who just wants to hang out and enjoy good food. People often mention how inviting the place feels, and that matches my experience every time. They also offer a big selection of drinks like wine, cider, beer and mead. I am not much of a drink person myself, but many guests seem to appreciate having those options.
One thing I agree with other reviewers on is the price. It can feel a bit expensive, especially if you order more than one item or expect large sides. For me the quality usually justifies it, but it is something to keep in mind.
Service is friendly, although there are times when it feels a little slow. This seems to happen more when the place gets busy. On my most recent visit, paying the bill took longer than expected because the staff were helping new customers, so I ended up waiting quite a while. It was not enough to ruin the visit, but it did stand out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
E. Bosworth
Love to come here with my partner! Staff are always lovely and helpful, and we haven't had a meal we haven't enjoyed in the many times we've visited! (Highly recommend the charcuterie boards and the turkey & brie sandwich)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kimberly Hendrick
Definitely must check this place out! Staff is beyond helpful snd fun!! Love kim n winnie , otego ny!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Denise Obrecht
Fun atmosphere, great drinks and their cheese/meat boards are the best. Can’t go wrong with all their grilled cheese sandwich’s either!
Service was excellent. Our waiter went out of his way to make our experience memorable. Food and drink was excellent. Atmosphere was impeccable, excellent vibes. Will be returning when in town next.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Andrew Gulden
Service still needs much work.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
AJ
I dont know when or where my review was put at one star but I am soo sorry for that it was entirely intentional it was supposed to be a 5 star would be 50 if I could best MAC AND CHESSE IN THE WOLRD
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sophia Laughman
The special grilled cheese was insanely good. Crème brûlée was probably the worst I’ve had in the metro. Burnt and extremely runny. Service was great! Very friendly and quick. Atmosphere is very cute my only complaint is the seating is all very hard chairs. Overall a good experience, will be back to try more grilled cheese sandwiches and other dishes.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Katie Jordan
They have some of the best grilled cheese and Mac and cheese you have ever had. Not to mention the variety of drinks on tap. Staff are very friendly and the atmosphere is so laid back. We absolutely love going here.
Very chill place. Food was good and very filling.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cheese Bar is such a gem. An incredible selection of cheeses, wines, and thoughtful additions to take home. It’s the perfect cozy spot to stop in for a glass or pick up a bottle and enjoy charcuterie with friends. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and friendly, which makes the experience even better. Just very impressed all around.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Raclette Board
Best cheese curds in Des Moines and the drink selection is fantastic.
The fried chihuahua cheese was cold
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
Great people, extensive choices of drinks to pair with their food and the cheese forward dishes to die for.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Me and a few family members had been planing on coming here for about a month now, after having it hyped up quite a bit, and we were not let down.
Everything from the schmorgasboard (if I spelt that right) to the pork mac and cheese, the chicken sandwich, and the special grilled cheese were on point.
Not a single flavor in our book missed and everything was beyond delicious. My only complaint if any was that the chicken sandwich is a bit small and the prices are a little high, but it is completely made up for in quality of the chicken and all other ingredients. It was cooked to absolute perfection along with everything else.
We will 100% be making a trip back any time were down in Des Moines, thanks again! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Cheese Bar has become one of my favorite places to go for lunch in Des Moines. If you enjoy cheese-focused comfort food, this place is easy to love. Their grilled cheese sandwiches, mac and cheese, and cheese boards get a lot of praise from other customers, and I completely agree. My personal favorite is the Reuben Grilled Cheese with the Tomato Soup. It is incredibly flavorful and comforting, and I find myself craving it often.
The atmosphere is cozy and relaxed, and it works really well for casually dressed groups or anyone who just wants to hang out and enjoy good food. People often mention how inviting the place feels, and that matches my experience every time. They also offer a big selection of drinks like wine, cider, beer and mead. I am not much of a drink person myself, but many guests seem to appreciate having those options.
One thing I agree with other reviewers on is the price. It can feel a bit expensive, especially if you order more than one item or expect large sides. For me the quality usually justifies it, but it is something to keep in mind.
Service is friendly, although there are times when it feels a little slow. This seems to happen more when the place gets busy. On my most recent visit, paying the bill took longer than expected because the staff were helping new customers, so I ended up waiting quite a while. It was not enough to ruin the visit, but it did stand out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Love to come here with my partner! Staff are always lovely and helpful, and we haven't had a meal we haven't enjoyed in the many times we've visited! (Highly recommend the charcuterie boards and the turkey & brie sandwich)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Definitely must check this place out! Staff is beyond helpful snd fun!! Love kim n winnie , otego ny!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fun atmosphere, great drinks and their cheese/meat boards are the best. Can’t go wrong with all their grilled cheese sandwich’s either!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Service was excellent. Our waiter went out of his way to make our experience memorable. Food and drink was excellent. Atmosphere was impeccable, excellent vibes. Will be returning when in town next.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Service still needs much work.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
I dont know when or where my review was put at one star but I am soo sorry for that it was entirely intentional it was supposed to be a 5 star would be 50 if I could best MAC AND CHESSE IN THE WOLRD
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The special grilled cheese was insanely good. Crème brûlée was probably the worst I’ve had in the metro. Burnt and extremely runny. Service was great! Very friendly and quick. Atmosphere is very cute my only complaint is the seating is all very hard chairs. Overall a good experience, will be back to try more grilled cheese sandwiches and other dishes.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
They have some of the best grilled cheese and Mac and cheese you have ever had. Not to mention the variety of drinks on tap. Staff are very friendly and the atmosphere is so laid back. We absolutely love going here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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