Charlie's Filling Station
305 Grand Ave, West Des Moines
(515) 274-9041
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305 Grand Ave, West Des Moines
(515) 274-9041
I used to love coming to this bar for its accommodating, relaxed, and fun atmosphere. Today, I brought my wife for her first visit, excited to share the nostalgic experience. Unfortunately, we were met with a rude bartender who acted like we were an inconvenience. It was a huge disappointment and really tainted what used to be a great spot. I hope management addresses this issue so others don't have the same negative experience.
The owner, Andrew, personally reached out to inquire about our visit and took steps to make things right, apologizing for our experience that day with his staff. I so appreciate Andrew's effort to correct the situation and I'm confident it will reflect in future visits. Thank you for that! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Service: 1
Great bar! Old school, super fun and great bartenders and drinks!
Great service and the fresh orange and grapefruit juice is awesome.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Great neighborhood bar. Close to bike trail. Famous for making drinks with fresh squeezed juice.
Atmosphere: 5
Attitude from the bar tenders... Don't even know why?? Outside seating was great. Everything else was good.
Best vodka drinks in DSM!Opened in 1975!One of the few cash only bars left.
Wonderful!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love the place!
It’s Charlie’s - you have too
Attitude from the bar tenders... Don't even know why?? Outside seating was great. Everything else was good.
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Great dive barSeems to be cash onlyOld fashioned push button cash register
Fresh OJ & grapefruit juice for your refreshment needs, with a covered patio or tables out front in the sun. A simple bar, clean and friendly, Charlies is a WDM institution. Bring cash!
Nice place nice staff nice place to stop in and meet some friends or have a postride drink
It's a local spot. Friendly people. Fresh greyhound are their thing. Visited from Wisconsin. Had to stop in.
Best screwdriver on the planet and the Saturday chili dogs aren't bad either.
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