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!

Megan P. • October 20, 2014I was on a no-coffee kick for about 6 months during college (haha!), and this was a great place to stop on my way through town. Just tell the staff what you like and they'll make you something great!

Mark M. • March 23, 2017A ton of rotated local crafted Iowa brews. Also, everything I've had off the menu has been fantastic.

Molly L. • November 8, 2012The monkfish was delectable... Try the jalapeño fritters too!

Hannah G. • September 30, 2012Order the grilled portabello in lieu of meat- the veg burger was a letdown. Also, their house salad is delicious- including edamame, grilled corn and red wine vin- perfect for lunch.

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

Joshua P. • May 15, 2016Sangrias on Sunday's are the best!

Kasey J. • November 8, 2012Delish!! Try the Tiger roll!!

Annette M. • September 28, 2012Absolutely fantastic little place. What a find!!!! Vegetarian plate is definitely a win!

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.

Riley B. • December 2, 2012Great atmosphere, helpful staff and fun menu. I got the burger trio with no buns. It was a grass fed beef burger, lamb burger and salmon burger with white/sweet potato fries. Super tasty!

Kristen W. • April 25, 2013Fantastic lunch, amazing dinner. One of the best in DSM.

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.

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

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

Juice Magazine • July 20, 2012With a considerable wine list and a nice selection of domestic and microbrew beers, try an appetizer plate of citrus hummus, mashed black beans and pico de gallo with toasted pita points.

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

Lindsey R. • August 25, 2010MOJITOS!!! I like the original although the blueberry is yum also!

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

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

Miranda A. • August 24, 2014Bar food is great, nachos, chicken strips, baskets, blue moon...

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.

Angelos L. • March 26, 2023A little corner of Greece in Des Moines! Great souvlaki, saganaki, and baklava!

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

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

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