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26 Best Fast Food Restaurants in West Des Moines

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1 Chick-fil-A

4.3 Superb 376 Reviews

4502 University Avenue, West Des Moines
- Take-Out
- Delivery
- Drive-Through
Customers’ favorites
- Honey Pepper Pimento Chicken Sandwich
- Chick-Fil-A Waffle Potato Fries
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich Meal
- Chick-Fil-A Chicken Sandwich
“Went with my niece before an appointment. Showed up a little before 9 and Zuella was the cashier. She was very personable and polite. She had a warm feeling about her. We dined in and my niece and I both got the bacon, egg and cheese biscuit. Both sandwiches were fresh and Zuella came out and checked on us. She was very hospitable. Restaurant was clean. What I did appreciate was there was a table of staff all sitting together eating behind us. Whether it was them on break or about to start/ended shift, it was nice to see they were given that time and seemed to be enjoying themselves. Great experience.”
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2 B-Bop's

4.3 Superb 301 Reviews

6135 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines
- Take-Out
Customers’ favorites
- Western Bacon Double Cheeseburger Combo
- Half-Pound Bacon Double Cheeseburger
- 1 2 lb Bacon Cheese Deluxe
- Double Bacon Cheeseburger
“B-bops is AWESOME! Food is AWESOME! I never wait more than 5 minutes for my food. I have almost had every menu item. Superb food Superb service!”
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Fast Food · $
3 Chick-fil-A

4.2 Good 335 Reviews

6555 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines
- Take-Out
- Delivery
- Drive-Through
Customers’ favorites
- Chick-Fil-A Spicy Deluxe Sandwich with Extra Toppings
- Chick-Fil-A Grilled Chicken Club Sandwich
- Crispy Chicken Nuggets and Fries
- Chick-Fil-A Chicken Biscuit Meal
“I’m only doing this review because I honestly don’t know what else to do. I met this guy named Jorden That works at the Jorden Creek location, and I cannot express how amazing this single person is. For context He greeted every single person that walked in the door. Checked on every single customer That was sitting down, including myself. Picked up a little bit of trash, wiped down some tables and did everything in his power to make sure that every single customer had a five star experience as they come in. Jorden’s dedication and passion for his job almost brings me to tears because of how much he enjoys it. I watched this man single-handedly put a smile on over 15 different people’s face in a span of 10 minutes. I have every reason to believe that Jorden is the spitting image of what a perfect employee is. I hope the management Understands that by textbook definition, Jorden has to be one of the best employees in the entirety of the company.”
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Fast Food · $
4 Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

4.1 Good 411 Reviews

5901 Mills Civic Parkway Unit 7000, West Des Moines
- Take-Out
- Delivery
- Drive-Through
Customers’ favorites
- Chicken Fingers and Fries
- Freshly Squeezed Lemonade
- The 3 Finger Combo
- The Sandwich Combo
“Always good! Super busy today, inside and out, but the food came out fast. Tables were all clean. Yummy.”
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Pizza · $
5 Blaze Pizza

4.4 Superb 213 Reviews

1551 Valley W Drive, West Des Moines
- Take-Out
- Delivery
Customers’ favorites
- White Top Pizza with Chicken
- Build Your Own Pizza Large
- Pepperoni & Sausage Pizza
- Green Stripe Pizza
“We are fully staff. Stop by for a fast and friendly service. See you soon. Thank you Rios General Manager”
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Fast Food · $
6 Chick-fil-A

4.1 Good 175 Reviews

101 Jordan Creek Parkway Ste 12508, West Des Moines
- Take-Out
- Delivery
- Drive-Through
Customers’ favorites
- Spicy Chicken Sandwich Deluxe Meal
- Chick-Fil-A Chicken Sandwich
- Chick-Fil-A Deluxe Sandwich
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich
“I recently ordered 2 large (catering size) orders of nuggets for our son’s graduation party from this store. They are one of his favorites! The nuggets were delivered on time to our home by an employee of the store at no charge. They were fresh and hot upon arrival! It didn’t take long for them to disappear 😋 I was able to do everything through the app—very easy! I ordered from this restaurant in particular because their minimum order amount was lower. The manager confirmed my order via email and even followed up with me after. I could not have been more happy with the whole experience! I highly recommend this store for your CFA catering needs.”
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7 Blaze Pizza

4.2 Good 220 Reviews

6305 Mills Civic Parkway Ste 4200, West Des Moines
- Take-Out
- Delivery
Customers’ favorites
- Build Your Own Pizza Pepperoni Sausage Mushrooms and Onions
- Build Your Own Pizza 11-Inch
- Build Your Own Pizza Large
- Pesto Garlic Cheesy Bread
“Yesterday, my 8 year old granddaughter and my daughter in law came to your restaurant for lunch. My granddaughter is on a strict diet due to health reasons. The employees were so caring and were going out of their way to make her lunch pleasurable! Her mother and I appreciate that so much!!! There are not many restaurants she can go to and feel that there are food options for her! She was smiling the whole time we were there. The employees were very kind to her and I saw care and concern towards my granddaughter. Please thank them for me!”
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American · $
8 Culver’s

4.0 Good 322 Reviews

1101 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines
- Take-Out
- Delivery
- Drive-Through
Customers’ favorites
- Salted Caramel Concrete Mixer
- Double Cheeseburger
- Crinkle Cut Fries
- Chicken Sandwich
“fast food. great service.”
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Fast Food · $
9 Taco John's

3.7 Good 211 Reviews

7253 Vista Drive, West Des Moines
- Take-Out
- Delivery
- Drive-Through
Customers’ favorites
- Meat and Potato Burrito Plus Potato Oles
- Meat & Potato Burrito
- Grilled Burrito
- Nachos Supreme
“I have gone to this location many many times. The last two times I was a little let down by the flavor and preparation. For example the quesadilla, all the toppings were in the middle, the edge was 2 inches of plain tortilla all the way around the outside. Also the item I ordered wasn't made with the right ingredients. I will go back, but I need a slight break. The staff are friendly and helpful, maybe more so than other places. That helps.”
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American · $
10 Culver’s

3.9 Good 337 Reviews

1820 22nd Street, West Des Moines
- Take-Out
- Delivery
- Drive-Through
Customers’ favorites
- North Atlantic Fish Sandwich and Cheese Curds
- Bacon Deluxe Cheeseburger Basket
- The Culver's Deluxe Value Basket
- Deluxe Double Cheeseburger
“I really enjoy the Sourdough Melt. not a lot of options out there for sourdough or melts so I swing by and make it a double 🫠”
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Fast Food · $
11 Arby's

3.6 Good 190 Reviews

7241 Vista Drive, West Des Moines
- Take-Out
- Delivery
- Drive-Through
Customers’ favorites
- Roast Beef Sandwich and Curly Fries
- Arby's Signature Sandwiches
- Smokehouse Brisket Sandwich
- Classic French Dip & Swiss
“Was in tonight, and while I had already thrown out my receipt, I just really wanted to let this company know that you have two wonderful young women working for you. I was witness to a scene tonight. I woman who appeared to be quite drunk, came in from what I assume was the drive through. Called the older young women words I don't care to repeat. All over what appeared to be them asking her to pull forward. What I'm really trying to say is those young women remained composed, even in the face of belligerence. Just my two cents. I wanted to talk to them personally but they seemed far too busy. Anyway just an old ladies opinion.”
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Ice Cream Shop · $
12 Dairy Queen (Treat)

4.2 Good 105 Reviews

308 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines
- Take-Out
- Delivery
- Drive-Through
Customers’ favorites
- Banana Split
“because the Ice cream is the best 👌 🍦🍦”
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Fast Food · $
13 Taco John's

3.6 Good 183 Reviews

350 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines
- Take-Out
- Delivery
- Drive-Through
Customers’ favorites
- Meat & Potato Burrito Beef Chicken or Crunchy Chicken
- Beef Softshell and Beef Meat & Potato Burrito
- Fried Chicken and Potato Olés Snacker
- Potato Oles Small Medium Large
“Went to this location on Friday, 03/06/26. The service and Food here was outstanding! I ordered fish tacos and oles. Both were fantastic. I have been to other taco johns locations, but the courteous, friendly people at this location has everyone else beat. I will definitely return to this location in the future. Thanks!”
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Fast Food · $
14 Five Guys

3.5 Good 308 Reviews

455 South 64th Street Ste 300, West Des Moines
- Take-Out
- Delivery
Customers’ favorites
- Little Cheeseburger All the Way
- Double Cheeseburger Fries
- Five Guys Style Fries
- Kosher Style Hot Dog
“I was really impressed with the five guys staff at the West Des Moines location on Mill Civic as I came in at 10:49 PM with an 11 PM closing time. They welcomed me in with smiles and greeted me as if it was the middle of the day. They didn’t seem at all annoyed that it was so late and I was able to have a great conversation with the general manager. It was clear that Customer Service is a priority at the store and I was especially Impressed given the late time Everything was hot, fresh and delicious and it was a great experience overall. I definitely wanted to take the time to give a review considering I went in 11 minutes before the store was closing and they could’ve very well turned me away or been frustrated but instead, they gave great customer service. It was a pleasure and the GM appears to be excited about building the brand and making it a great experience for everyone. Bravo!”
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Sandwich Shop · $
15 Firehouse Subs Mills Civic

3.9 Good 168 Reviews

460 South 68th Street, West Des Moines
- Take-Out
- Delivery
Customers’ favorites
- Smokehouse Beef & Cheddar Brisket
- Italian Grilled Chicken Salad
- Smoked Turkey Breast
- Philly Steak Sandwich
“The subs are out of this world! I like my going to good causes.”
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Ice Cream Shop · $
16 Dairy Queen (Treat)

3.8 Good 195 Reviews

2020 Grand Avenue Ste 100, West Des Moines
- Take-Out
- Delivery
- Drive-Through
Customers’ favorites
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Blizzard Treat
- Vanilla Cone with Sprinkles
- Hot Fudge Sundae
- Banana Split
“Great service. We were asked if we qualify for the senior discount. No one had ever asked us that before. We do. So, received a 10% discount. The blizzards were good but looks like the medium size is not as big as in the past. Not surprising Parking: No problem this time.”
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Cheesesteaks · $
17 Charleys Cheesesteaks

3.7 Good 156 Reviews

101 Jordan Creek Parkway Suite 12512, West Des Moines
- Take-Out
- Delivery
Customers’ favorites
- Chicken Teriyaki Cheesesteak Boxed Meal
- Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich
- Charleys Signature Sauce
- Louisiana Cajun Fries
“Chicken California the best!”
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Pizza · $
18 Papa Johns Pizza

3.7 Good 131 Reviews

5930 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines
- Take-Out
- Delivery
Customers’ favorites
- Philly Cheesesteak
- Pepperoni Pizza
- Stuffed Crust
- Breadsticks
“DEAR PAPA , Please stop putting ranch cups in your HOT pizza boxes on deliveries . Nobody likes warm spoiled at this point spicy ranch 🥹🥵🌶️ Ps: please read - BEST REFRIGERATED. Thank you kindly.”
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Hamburger · $
19 Steak 'n Shake

3.5 Good 291 Reviews

815 South 51st Street, West Des Moines
- Take-Out
- Delivery
- Drive-Through
Customers’ favorites
- Western BBQ Steak Burger and Chili with Cheese and Onions
- Single 'N Cheese Steakburger 'N Fries
- Single Burger with Bacon Cheeseburger
- Triple x3 Steak and Cheese Burger
“The quality of our local steak and shakes have significantly improved along with the staff. Much cleaner, tastes better, and even seems more filling than it used to. On top of that the new company policies like banning microwaves, beef tallow for their fried goods, and grass fed beef for the burgers. It went downhill a while ago but I can definitely say it has done a complete 360 and has honestly been one of our families favorite quick fast food locations now. Definitely better than McDonald's.”
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Fast Food · $
20 Burger King

3.2 Average 205 Reviews

5308 University Avenue, West Des Moines
- Take-Out
- Delivery
Customers’ favorites
- Hand Breaded Crispy Chicken Sandwich
- French Toast Sticks
- Flame Grilled Beef
- Impossible Whopper
“Weirdly, the best BK in the area. I've only been here between 11am & 2pm. So there's that. Only BK that gets the classic chicken & big fish right. I know that's weird to care about. But almost every other BK is bad at handing over hot food. Again, weird to talk about at work, but more than one coworker says the same thing.”
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Sandwich Shop · $
21 Jersey Mike's Subs

3.5 Good 117 Reviews

5901 Mills Civic Parkway Ste 3160, West Des Moines
- Take-Out
- Delivery
Customers’ favorites
- Mike's Chicken Philly
- Chipotle Cheese Steak
- Gluten Free Italian
- Philly Cheese Steak
“Wanted to wait until I visited this new location at least four times before giving an honest review. Well, after four visits are not completed, I will say that the staff and owner of this place are doing things the right way! I used to be a subway and Jimmy Johns customer, but after visiting this location multiple times, I am now a Jersey Mike's customer. The owner is really outgoing and easy to talk to, making things more relaxing once the order is being processed. The staff that prepares the food are friendly also, and they aim to please as much as possible (within reason). The sandwiches are built with care, not sloppily put together like other establishments I have visited. The facility is clean, and safety making the sandwiches is always practiced. They are also very efficient getting the order processed in a timely manner. For the near future, this will be my "To-go" place for fast food. Thank you!”
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Sandwich Shop · $
22 Subway

3.5 Good 114 Reviews

3701 EP True Parkway, West Des Moines
- Take-Out
- Delivery
Customers’ favorites
- All-Pro Sweet Onion Teriyaki
- The Ultimate B M T
- Turkey Cali Club
- Buffalo Chicken
“Out of all the Subways in West Des Moines, Urbandale, and Clive this one is easily one of the best. Don't come here often since its out of the way but when I do come here it makes it's case easily. Also yes its 12-18 dollars for a footlong. You're a grown man you better pay ✌🫩”
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Chinese · $
23 Panda Express

3.3 Good 254 Reviews

6495 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines
- Take-Out
- Delivery
- Drive-Through
Customers’ favorites
- Fried Rice Noodles Orange Chicken Kung Pao Chicken
- The Original Orange Chicken Chow Mein
- Honey Walnut Shrimp & Orange Chicken
- Beyond Orange Chicken
“I usually stop here when I'm heading out of town and need to get dinner. I live an hour away and the food stays hot all the way home. Everyone who works here is always so nice and super quick. The food is always fresh, hot, and delicious!”
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Sandwich Shop · $
24 Jimmy John's

3.3 Good 106 Reviews

1271 8th Street, West Des Moines
- Take-Out
- Delivery
- Drive-Through
“The sun is setting, the drive is short and you want a sandwich that is easy to navigate as you complete your end of the day activities then stop in at Jimmy John’s on 8th in West Des Moines. The staff have the professional looks, clean environment and are customer forward to prepare your sandwich with attention to detail. The toasted Chicken Ranch Sandwich is totally delicious. Grab it and go!”
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Asian · $
25 Great Wok

3.1 Average 22 Reviews

101 S Jordan Creek Pkwy Suite 12510, West Des Moines
- Take-Out
Customers’ favorites
- Bourbon Chicken
“The service was fast. The employee was efficient, professional, pleasant, and hard-working. I thought the options were somewhat minimal, but my wife ate all her Broccoli and Beef entree with noodles. I thought the food looked fresh enough, and the area seemed to be clean.”
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Sandwich Shop · $
26 Jimmy John's

3.2 Average 132 Reviews

5465 Mills Civic Parkway Suite 125, West Des Moines
- Take-Out
- Delivery
- Drive-Through
Customers’ favorites
- Giant 7 Spicy East Coast Italian
- Kickin' Ranch Chicken Wrap
- Italian Night Club
- Ham and Provolone
“Honestly, whoever made my sandwich ate down. This sandwich was so good. I mobile ordered this and it was one of the best sandwich’s I’ve had from Jimmy John’s ever. Praise these employees for knowing how to make a sandwich this good.”
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