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Foursquare helps you find the perfect places in West Des Moines to go with friends:

  • 9.0

    Scratch Cupcakery

    Cupcake Shop 7450 Bridgewood Blvd West Des Moines, IA

    People also say (25 tips):

    • Randee D.
      Randee Dwire: "Cupcakes are amazing!!! Their frosting is to die for! If I ever come back to this town I for sure will return! Yum!"
  • 8.8

    Fareway

    Grocery Store 329 West Des Moines, IA

    People also say (5 tips):

  • 8.9

    Ohana Steakhouse

    Japanese Restaurant 2900 University Ave West Des Moines, IA

    People also say (26 tips):

    • KJ W.
      KJ Wall: "Make sure you have at least $100 for a great dining experience for you & your date. The master chefs are all very skilled with the presentation & unfortunately share the same puns; Food is awesome!"
  • 8.9

    Waterfront Seafood Market

    Sushi Restaurant 2900 University Ave West Des Moines, IA

    People also say (44 tips):

    • KJ W.
      KJ Wall: "The Captain Crunch Sushi Roll has recently been changed - if you're expecting the crispy tempura it's no longer served that way; it's still tasty, just different from the original menu item."
  • 9.0

    Raccoon River Park

    Park 2500 Grand Ave West Des Moines, IA

    People also say (12 tips):

    • Miss K.
      Miss KB: "Nice loop around the lake and just a great park all around."
  • 8.8

    Scheels

    Sporting Goods Retail 101 Jordan Creek Pkwy Ste 4000 West Des Moines, IA

    People also say (9 tips):

    • Kyle R.
      Kyle Rohlfing: "Such a huge and great selection. Always my favorite place to go for anything from shoes and clothes to camping supplies."

People are talking about these places in West Des Moines:

  • 9.0

    Chick-fil-A

    Fast Food Restaurant 4502 University Ave West Des Moines, IA

    People also say (5 tips):

    • Marc M.
      Marc Mueller: "Spicy chicken deluxe, when it's available the chicken tortilla soup, awesome lemonade."
    • Dud
      Dud: "Best chicken around"
  • 9.1

    Trader Joe's

    Grocery Store 6305 Mills Civic Pkwy West Des Moines, IA

    People also say (51 tips):

    • Norma Z.
      Norma Zubradt: "Produce is good. Love to get my fresh flowers there. They have different extras the family loves."
    • Adam B.
      Adam Brewer: "If you get one item here, make it some kind of hummus. Nobody, and I mean NOBODY does it better. Very very busy on weekends during the day, but really clears out at night. Take your time and explore!"
  • 8.7

    Whole Foods Market

    Grocery Store 4100 University Ave West Des Moines, IA

    People also say (35 tips):

    • Adam B.
      Adam Brewer: "$5 deli sandwiches on Thursdays -- get here early or prepare to wait! Also, many of the sausages in the meat case are made on-site. I highly recommend the Buffalo Chicken sausages -- delish!"
    • Chad T.
      Chad Thompson: "Good produce section - most everything is good and lasts until you eat it. (I.e. you will eat what you pay for). Be careful with other items - some can be pricey. (Still miss New-Pi / Wheatsfield)"

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