40 Best Fast Food Restaurants in Des Moines

“came over 3 hrs away, there food is excellect.“

“Tasty donuts and the staff is always so sweet to my three year old!“

“We went through the drive up window, and Shelby took such good care of us. Very kind and courteous. The most pleasant drive thru experience I have had in a very long time.“

“After 7pm on a Monday night My Brother and I found ourselves starving After a day of being attentive to our Elder mother at Methodist Hospital. Dreading eating outing if the vending machine I googled food near me and Ted's sounded delicious. And it was. Chicago dogs, Massive tenderloin and Onion Rings later and we were completely satisfied. It's good food. I'd go back no problems. 8.2/10“

“Always amazing service! I went through the drive thru a week or so ago and ordered, then pulled ahead and a younger boy made sure to stop and tell me my brakes were squeaking and it was extremely dangerous to drive in that condition. His concern was so sweet and thoughtful. You have very nice employees, I am always impressed!

I already had plans to fix my brakes but appreciated his genuine concern!“

“great restaurants! thanks for providing discounted burgers, every weekend for ever! you've helped so many people have a nice meal for the whole family. BEST BURGERS IN DES MOINES!“

“It's my first time coming to Taco Jonathan's and I must commend the staff here for upholding Taco Jonathan's promise to his customers.

To provide the best west-mex food at a reasonable price and keep the cleanest toilets of any taco establishment.

So long as Taco John evangelist's uphold this creed, I shall return to come again and again.

Some say Taco Jonathan is just a concept, an idea. But Taco Jonathan lives on in all of us, one day he will return and raise the bar once again.

Until then, the staff at Taco Jonathans will continue spreading the good word.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stopped through the drive-thru today at B-Bop’s on SE 14th, and I’ve got to give a big shoutout to Andrea for her honesty! I accidentally handed her too much cash without realizing it, and she caught it right away — gave me back my correct change and the extra bill I had slipped in. That kind of honesty and integrity is rare these days, and it really deserves some recognition. Appreciate you, Andrea — thank you for being so genuine and kind!“

“My daughter and I visits Spices of Nepal for the first time today. We were very pleased with everything we ordered. We will definitely be back!!“

“I don’t usually leave reviews, but this place deserves it. Visited on 2/26/26 around 4pm. Restrooms were clean and well stocked, restaurant area was clean, no trays or dishes laying out, everything well stocked, counters all wiped down/not sticky, drive thru was moving along at a steady pace, staff was all friendly, all in proper uniform, and don’t even get me started on the food 🤤 very impressed all around 🌟 10/10 recommend ♥️“

“I was looking for somewhere to get a quick bite to eat, and boy was I in for a treat.

I ordered a simple chicken finger basket with fries and a drink. I was pleasantly surprised that the lady at the register, who’s name I believe was Makenzie, was very knowledgeable about the menu and cleared some things up from me, appreciated her help!

The food was great, very clean and organized, I will be visiting again sometime, thanks you.“

“This review is just customer service based. I came through the drive-through this morning around 11 AM. In ordered A medium French dip meal his dip meal. And was assisted by Dominic, Who had a fantastic attitude. Very playful and friendly. Very enjoyable interaction“

“The manager Jackie keeps the place so clean food was fresh and amazing! Was also able to have some great conversations with the manager.what a great place to come eat if your questioning if it’s worth going It is I sat in the lobby and couldn’t have felt more welcome!!“

“First time eating here. Friendly staff, fast service, reasonable prices, generous portions and delicious burgers and fries. I enjoyed the mushroom Swiss burger with perfectly seasoned crinkle fries. Our daughter is home from college, and she told us that’s the best burger she’s had in a long time. She had the bacon cheeseburger. Hubby had the double cheeseburger, it looked great too. He must’ve enjoyed it, he ate the whole thing! Glad we found this place, we will be back.“

“I personally like Taco Bell’s food more, but in terms of service and preparation, this location is superior to any other Taco Bell or Taco John’s I’ve been to. The employees are really nice, they get the food out quickly, and there’s never been any mistakes. Other fast food joints in the area should take note on what they’re doing here!“

“I've been coming to this taco johns for over 2 years now. Probably twice a week, ALWAYS in the morning. This crew knows my favorite order, always delivers a smile even at 635am, and has never messed up my food. What else can you ask for? Most consistent fast food place I've ever eaten at. Thank you.“

“I was greeted immediately with a warm welcome as I entered the store. The cashier was friendly and processed my order with ease. While standing at the counter, I accidentally dropped a $10 bill without realizing it. The cashier found it and brought it straight to me. Acts like that may seem simple, but she came to me without hesitation, which speaks volumes about her character and the type of employees you hire. In addition to the great customer care, the store was clean and even smelled fresh. I had an excellent experience and will return soon“

“Literally just came from here and had a GREAT experience !
Me and my boys I take care off came in for lunch and the employees were super nice and helpful to my boys when picking out lunch !
They made things easy and treated me two boys like the best of friends !
Thank you to the amazing people that were workin at this time here !“

“I ordered two of the barbecue steak House brisket sandwich meals that looked huge and delicious in the picture, it was the exact opposite 😑 for a meal that is $13 this was really disappointing and clearly the amount of meat they put on this was just sad smh idk what’s going on at this location lately but that’s twice in the last week they have dropped the ball, the first time I went my fries weren’t filled even halfway up and now this tiny sandwich that was Luke warm and bland, I doubt I will be back“

“Best TJ’s in town! All of the locations are great, but this is my favorite one. Always hot, fresh food. The staff is kind and friendly. Great, fast drive thru. These folks work very hard and it is appreciated from this East Sider.

Thanks y’all! 😃“

“Service was great, food was good, and store was acceptably clean.
I visited on a weekday afternoon, the place was steady but not busy, about half-full with a few orders in line. I was greeted and placed my order right away. I, of course, got an ice-cold frosty mug and poured a root beer out of the tap. The staff were friendly and prompt, and my food was ready within five minutes. Staff brought the food directly to my table. The double papa burger was hot, and tasted good, the fries were fresh.
Staff were actively cleaning the restaurant between taking orders as they walked in. Gnats and fruit flies unfortunately seemed to be attracted to the root beer tap. Wall was lightly decorated with Americana kitsch and a big mural of a 50s sports convertible while 30s and 40s jazz and big band tunes played softly from the speakers.
I was initially thought the price was maybe a couple dollars too high, but after enjoying the food and especially the root beer, felt the price was worth it. I rang the bell nice and loud on my way out to show my appreciation to the staff for this more-than-satisfactory lunch visit. Great work from the whole team!“

“I was so happy to come here again. Our initial order was missing a few items, so we decided to call to see what could be done. Seeing that we had already been home by that point, Aaron was able to accommodate us over the phone. He understood how frustrating it could be when this happens, on both ends. Ultimately, the next time we were there, he made sure we were in good spirits before leaving. Upon his leave, I believe Tanya and Mina helped us just as much. If I have the names wrong, I apologize. Either way, the customer service was welcoming, the outcome was satisfactory, and this time all of the food was accounted for. Thank you all.“

“They changed their coleslaw which is very disappointing, it used to be my favorite.

This place does hold lots of memories for me though. I have been going here since I was little, I'm nearly 50. I still go here off and on when I make it to Des Moines around lunch time.

Story has it it was a restaurant back in the 50s. It would be interesting to know for sure.“

“As Senator Grassley says, it's a good place for u kno what. I agree.“

“We’re from Marshalltown, and unfortunately the Chinese food options back home just don’t quite hit the mark. So we decided to give this place a try… and wow, what a surprise! 🤩🥢 This restaurant completely exceeded our expectations. From the moment we walked in, the staff taking our order were incredibly patient, kind, and genuinely helpful. 😊👏
The fried spring rolls tasted homemade and were perfectly crispy and delicious. 🥟✨ And the egg drop soup? Absolutely amazing. 🍲 It had that comforting, homemade flavor with a rich, savory broth and generous bits of vegetables and chicken in every spoonful. You can really tell they care about quality and flavor.
We left happy, full, and already talking about our next visit. 😋❤️ I honestly can’t wait to go back again!“

“De las mejores pulidas que he comido y la mejor horchata 100% recomendada“

“Food is always on point! The evening/night crew is pretty laid back and every time we go in it's not too busy but the food is always yummy & fresh. I hope the company treats its staff well and pays them right, it's why we continue to choose them over chipotle & Pancheros. Cholula chicken is fire!“

“Friendly, quick, Decent price excellent food, I tried the cheeseburger will definitely be coming back“

“Es un buen restaurante su comida es rica“

“DoorDashed messed up my order, and Nick L’s too. He dropped off Nicks order and gave me a terrible time about rectifying the issue. I went through DoorDash for a replacement order. When my order arrives, not only was it correct, fresh and exact what I wanted but they gave me a FREE cookie (my favorite) to make up for the Dasher’s mistake. This act of kindness makes a difference in people’s days. Thank you!
Happy Thanks Guving!
PS idk what the sub crunch is but sprinkle sprinkle!“

“I haven’t had Blaze in a long time, and just happened to be over this way for some shopping. We decided to stop in to grab dinner to take home. Jenny helped us build our pizzas. She was super friendly, offered suggestions, and checked to ensure she was building our pizzas to our satisfaction. We also ordered cheese sticks and meatballs. Very refreshing service, especially in the fast food industry. We will definitely be back to see her again!“

“Stopped by Firehouse Subs and ordered the Roasted Turkey sandwich, and it was amazing! 🥪🔥 The turkey was fresh and flavorful, the bread was perfectly toasted, and everything tasted really well put together. You can definitely tell they care about the quality of their food.

But honestly, the staff was the cherry on top! They were welcoming, friendly, and made the whole experience even better. Great food and great service — I’ll definitely be coming back! 😊“

“Absolutely great experience I had today! The service I received from Sami was exceptional! She was very friendly and knowledgeable about the food ! I’m a firm believer she made my food with love ! The store was very clean also! I will definitely be returning to this location“

“The people that are working today at 6:19pm 09/11/2025 I want to thank you for serving me my number 9 Mike's way with extra onions. Your smiles were nice and warm your service was nice! Thank you guys and gal's work here!! We need more people like the team working here!!“

“Great job to the crew today we live nearby and today was busy but handled quickly and our food was great. Girl with blonde hair had a lot of subs on the grill and got them out quick and the young lady cierra was helpful with our cold sandwich and great conversation and even made sure our table was wiped before we sat down. Thanks you girls keep up the good work! We will be back.“

“Are you keeping Cherry Dip Cones? since you are a franchise?“

“Seriously such amazing food! Best tacos in dsm ☺️“

“The best subs outside the East Coast !!! 2nd to none.“

“The food here is great but if you order online and try to change the cheese, they remove it altogether. I’ve tried multiple times and even put it in the comments and still, my sandwich comes with no cheese at all. Just a heads up. Love the food here though.“

“Came in Thursday around 11:30 a.m. and the gal working was pretty awesome! She was very kind and attentive to the customers in line. She was busting her butt and I don't think it's fair that any Subway manager would allow their employee to work alone like that. I think you should give her a raise! Her name was Tiarra, I believe.“