Great quality food and a warm welcome, highly recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
CJ Todd
I like the food here the, definitely good vibes with the 90’s R&B menu was smaller than expected but I did go for lunch menu could be different for dinner but overall I liked it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Amy Landrigan
Just had an amazing lunch from Joppa Experience and we’re already planning our next visit! I got the catfish sandwich and let me tell you—the breading was perfectly seasoned and crispy, and the sauce? So good. My team member ordered the lemon pepper wings and said they were “fire”—crispy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection.
The atmosphere was equally impressive. It felt like walking into a space where everyone knows each other—warm, welcoming, and full of love. Joppa Experience is truly a gem. We’ll 100% be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Torrin LaBresh
The food was fantastic!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Italian Beef with Hot Peppers and Fries
Kennesha Jewett
Got what the cashier recommended and was not disappointed! Everything hot and fresh also! Fish Sandwich w/ Fries & mild sauce in the side
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Jennings
The Italian beef dipped with hot peppers was fantastic. Can't wait to go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hannah Rose
I got their burgers and fries with mild sauce. It was absolutely delicious, friendly people, delicious food and great atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ayoub Obou
MANNNN!!! Go get some oxtail on Friday! 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Macaroni and Cheese
LYNSI BAKER
That Fish sandwich and both cakes I got was Amazing!!!🥰🥰🥰
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Thomas Sawyer
Great local place with tasty bites. The Italian beef sandwich was exceptional. Had to use a fork… too big to fail !!! Friendly staff made it special. Limited dine in options, mostly to-go orders. Yummy desserts from Shuga Shack.
Fish fried just right! They also feature Chellie's Sugar Shack Bakery Cakes
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Al S
First, it's not a restaurant. This is carryout only, at least on the Friday I went.
Ordered the oxtail plate with Mac n cheese and sweet potatoes. Oxtails were about 3.5/5. I thought they'd be Jamaican oxtails but they were southern style. Pretty good overall. Mac n cheese was 3/5, good but nothing special. Sweet potatoes were 5/5, amazing.
If I was in the area again, I'd try their Chicago style dishes. Just wish there was seating.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 4
Tom Deatsch
Great place to eat! Very tasty catfish sandwich.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Diamond Sims
The food looks good and looks like they have alot of community support. This is important if you want to stay in business.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Miranda Knauss
Truly the closest to Chicago you’ll get in Iowa! Food was absolutely amazing and will be returning every time I go to Des Moines! Don’t miss out on the dessert either, just as amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Italian Beef with Hot Peppers and Fries
Great quality food and a warm welcome, highly recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I like the food here the, definitely good vibes with the 90’s R&B menu was smaller than expected but I did go for lunch menu could be different for dinner but overall I liked it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Just had an amazing lunch from Joppa Experience and we’re already planning our next visit! I got the catfish sandwich and let me tell you—the breading was perfectly seasoned and crispy, and the sauce? So good. My team member ordered the lemon pepper wings and said they were “fire”—crispy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection.
The atmosphere was equally impressive. It felt like walking into a space where everyone knows each other—warm, welcoming, and full of love. Joppa Experience is truly a gem. We’ll 100% be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was fantastic!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Italian Beef with Hot Peppers and Fries
Got what the cashier recommended and was not disappointed! Everything hot and fresh also! Fish Sandwich w/ Fries & mild sauce in the side
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Italian beef dipped with hot peppers was fantastic. Can't wait to go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I got their burgers and fries with mild sauce. It was absolutely delicious, friendly people, delicious food and great atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
MANNNN!!! Go get some oxtail on Friday! 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Macaroni and Cheese
That Fish sandwich and both cakes I got was Amazing!!!🥰🥰🥰
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great local place with tasty bites. The Italian beef sandwich was exceptional. Had to use a fork… too big to fail !!! Friendly staff made it special. Limited dine in options, mostly to-go orders. Yummy desserts from Shuga Shack.
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Fish fried just right! They also feature Chellie's Sugar Shack Bakery Cakes
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First, it's not a restaurant. This is carryout only, at least on the Friday I went.
Ordered the oxtail plate with Mac n cheese and sweet potatoes. Oxtails were about 3.5/5. I thought they'd be Jamaican oxtails but they were southern style. Pretty good overall. Mac n cheese was 3/5, good but nothing special. Sweet potatoes were 5/5, amazing.
If I was in the area again, I'd try their Chicago style dishes. Just wish there was seating.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 4
Great place to eat! Very tasty catfish sandwich.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food looks good and looks like they have alot of community support. This is important if you want to stay in business.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Truly the closest to Chicago you’ll get in Iowa! Food was absolutely amazing and will be returning every time I go to Des Moines! Don’t miss out on the dessert either, just as amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Italian Beef with Hot Peppers and Fries
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