Restaurants near Van Meter

“My Fiancé and I are currently in the process of buying a house in Van Meter. We have stopped at 5th Quarter a few times already and each time it’s been great! Great service, amazing food, and on top of that, good food and drink selection! Visiting 5th Quarter has made us very excited to move our lives into this community!:)”

“I'm extremely picky about boba so it can be hard to find boba places that I like, and I thought I had found my favorite boba place... and then I tried Zenko and now other boba will never beat it lol. I'm a very routine-order person so I've only ever tried the black sugar milk tea with boba here, but I lowkey just never bothered trying any of their other drinks simply because this one is so good. Most of my friends who do like several of their drinks also tend to gravitate towards the black sugar milk tea as well, though, so I feel validated in always ordering the same drink over and over :) It's also so cozy and fun inside all the shops--I've been to three of the locations and they all have the same relaxing vibe, lots of plants and soft music.”

“I love this place so much!! The ice cream is always fresh and delicious. I know the owners because I use to have their kids in daycare and they are such a sweet family. Definitely my favorite ice cream shop in the area!”

“Quite possibly the best bbq on the planet!! They had lots of gluten free choices.. all meat and sauces are gluten free. Although they served the food with 4 huge slices of bread which seems unnecessary and is totally cross contamination. The brisket was melt in your mouth amazing! The garlic Parmesan potatoes were very delicious!”

“I'm extremely picky about boba so it can be hard to find boba places that I like, and I thought I had found my favorite boba place... and then I tried Zenko and now other boba will never beat it lol. I'm a very routine-order person so I've only ever tried the black sugar milk tea with boba here, but I lowkey just never bothered trying any of their other drinks simply because this one is so good. Most of my friends who do like several of their drinks also tend to gravitate towards the black sugar milk tea as well, though, so I feel validated in always ordering the same drink over and over :) It's also so cozy and fun inside all the shops--I've been to three of the locations and they all have the same relaxing vibe, lots of plants and soft music.”

“The food is so good and they are lightning fast! Def check out their spicy chicken, I think it starts with a “K”?”

“I got a tuna lovers poke bowl here and it was delicious. generous portions of protein and mix-ins. Much better flavor than most poke bowls I get. I will definitely be back!”

“Great Smoothies and friendly service!!!”

“Nice variety of ice cream flavors with many non dairy, GF, and vegan options. Their cake was absolutely delicious. Nice clean and spacious store front and great customer service!”

“The best ice cream ever! They have key lime ice cream and it’s my favorite and they also have the dole…. cherry dole is my favorite!”

“Coming back from the Rail ride in Boone saw this place. We were thrilled with our ice cream. I got the Cherry Chocolate amaretto and my husband got Carmel popcorn! Yummy!! Can’t wait to come back again!!”

“Fun stop!! Good food!! Nachos were great!!”

“Good wine, good food truck and very good music 🎵🎶”

“I want to give a shout out to Early Birds restaurant in West Des Moines. Kevin was a fantastic bartender. First time I have been here. The food was amazing. I love the atmosphere. The whole concept is great. The menu… too many things to choose from. I got the Cinnamon roll French toast. Delicious. And the Hashbrown holes delicious. It was great to get an appetizer before my French toast. I have to give a shout out to Kevin as he knows everything on the menu plus he has great suggestions for drinks from the bar! Will deffinately be going back again.”

“Just popped into The Coffeesmith to try it out for the first time - I immediately had to run and leave a review bc it’s just that good! I tried the summer seasonal smores latte, I am a smores latte connoisseur, and this one was amazing!! But what really had me running to leave a stellar review? The almond patty pastry. Only one bite into it and I’ve determined it’s going to be something I crave way too often. Growing up in Eastern Iowa as a bohemie, iykyk, I frequently visited Jaarsma’s and know my way around almond pastries of all kinds. The Coffesmith’s almond patty rivals all others! You have to have it! 🤩🥐”

“My first time visiting this place yesterday. I enjoyed the whatever bowl. I will be returning tomorrow. 😊 The ladies at Virginia Beach store was very welcoming and friendly.”

“We have dined here so many times, I've lost count. Our favorites are the Chipotle fettuccine pasta, guacamole, salsa, flautas, the Las Alegres special, quesadillas, and of course, the margaritas 🍹. Small group or large, they can take care of your table without missing a beat. We will be back again and again!”

“The wings were amazing. Super crispy outside and juicy inside. I had the Thai Basil and son had the Honey Gochjang. Both were awesome. Hoping for the best for them.”

“Delicious! Sushi and sashimi we have had has always been fresh! No kids menu but they had helpful suggestions! My kids eat sushi and sashimi so I didn’t have any problems! Sesame chicken is also delicious! Pad Thai is good! I love the Korean fried chicken “starter”… so good and the sauce is on point!!! 🤙🏽”

“If you are ever in the neighborhood, stop by!! Best service and food in town! Leah H is your go to girl. She is top notch and will take great care of you!”

“Love What Dak! The chicken katsu and Korean corn dog are my favs.”

“I came there on a Saturday and had the prime rib special. My steak was cooked to perfection. For dessert I had the smore. 😋👍👍”

“The food is scrumptious! My favorite is their shrimp tacos. Although it is very pricey for lunch. I wish they had a lunch menu with smaller portions and a bit of $$ savings. (I don't like leftovers at lunch. )”

“Order ahead.
This establishment is take-out only.
Which is great as you get to judge strictly based on the food quality.
I thought it's one of the best - balanced Efo that I've had in a long while. Absolutely worth the price.
Could use more protein(assorted meats) but still very satisfied with overall experience and I will try it again any day of the week.
Owner is graceful and responsive too. Communicates promptly and is graceful.

I didn't tip as I was yet to taste the food. Next time I surely will tip for it is a healthy meal.”

“I’m gluten and dairy sensitive. Staff and the chef have always been so understanding and accommodating! The food is outstanding and so are the staff!!”

“Monster cookies are the best! Also love the peanut butter balls! Becky’s husband”

“Great food and drinks! Service was fantastic, thank you to Cory and Zoey!! The kitchen team was hard working!!”

“The BEST sour beers I’ve had!”

“Today we stopped in as we were camping in the area. The restaurant was very clean and well maintained. The food was hot and delicious. The service was more than impeccable and want to say a BIG THANK YOU to our waitress Angie for being extremely kind to our family. If you read this I hope you know how much your kindness meant to us and made our day!”