Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Capitol View South, Des Moines

Steph • March 7, 2015Great pastries-love the cinnamon rolls! The honeybee coffee is just right. And, delish soup and sandwiches for lunch!

Ben B. • October 9, 2017I wish I had a place like this at home. All Iowa brews, tasty appetizers, and knowledgeable bar staff.

Skip • September 24, 2010The Milk Oolong is amazing.

Eric M. • August 1, 2015The pork tenderloin is huge but delicious! The spiked milk shakes are definitely a great dessert!

Cosmic Donuts • January 17, 2013Monday happy hour is $5 burger and fries. They have quite a few interesting and delicious burgers to choose from. Do it!

Sean W. • June 3, 2012Try the Hawaiian Roll. It's so delicious with cream cheese, crab and mango.

Jason C. • October 23, 2015Great espresso. Tasty croissants. Friendly staff.

Jordan D. • November 17, 2012The scallop entree was excellent and scallops were cooked perfect.

Colleen J. • April 10, 2014I love the Taziki dip w/pita bread, the Shwarma chicken wrap and the lentil soup.

Theo P. • July 26, 2018The rooftop bar is a great place to take your loved one for a drink or to eat. Food is really nice and they have a small but tasty selection of beers. Cocktails are great too. All this with views.

Ted C. • June 13, 2016Great sandwiches and entrees, drinks and superior service staff. Very welcoming.

Jazmine B. • March 13, 2017Best cupcakes ever! We're having them cater our wedding. Love the creme brûlée cupcakes 💕

Abigayle V. • August 29, 2012i love this place, friendly people and a great hip atmosphere! freaking awesome:)

Zachary B. • October 25, 2011Very chill, a great summer hangout. Not too many bars like this around.

Gabe N. • April 14, 2017Just had a Scallop Pasta at Lucca. Great value at $11 for a freshly made pasta with scallops!

Emily H. • March 15, 2020Cute spot for breakfast with an antique store, offers a vegan menu in addition to breakfast staples. The John Henry hash brown platter (fried chicken, sausage gravy & eggs on hash browns) was amazing

Alisha L. • November 6, 2015Margaritas are fantastic and the staff are super friendly!

Michelle R. • May 24, 2013Good food! The chicken philly was really good!

Colleen J. • February 26, 2014For the winter, their tomato bisque and truffled grilled cheese is excellent.

Andrea B. • April 26, 2014Avocado Crab Rangoons are delish!

Juice Magazine • October 5, 2011AJ’s looks like any other bar, until the big beer cooler catches your eye. Stocked with 61 different cans and bottles (plus 5 on tap), AJ’s has a much broad selection: http://dmreg.com/NEOt0N

Erik L. • December 2, 2019Cheese balls and the Mahomes

Eric G. • February 16, 2017Gyros and Saganaki are well worth stopping in for.

Jaime B. • July 26, 2019Old school beers in cans, 6 taps, cocktails.

Samantha S. • March 27, 2013Friends said the chicken panini was amazing. The juicy juicy burger is, well, deliciously juicy.

Jill W. • July 26, 2013The bartenders and owner are great people.

Jon T. • January 8, 2010Freak (Your sub was so fast)

Megan M. • November 28, 2010Peace Tree Hop Wrangler in bottles! Great local IPA!