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  • 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!"
  • 8.9

    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

    Fareway

    Grocery Store 329 West Des Moines, IA

    People also say (5 tips):

  • 8.8

    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."
  • 8.8

    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."
  • 8.7

    Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

    Steakhouse 150 S Jordan Creek Pkwy West Des Moines, IA

    People also say (22 tips):

    • Niki B.
      Niki B: "Amazing filet mignon. Also, get the berries and cream for dessert. They make homemade whipped cream with powdered sugar."

People are talking about these places in West Des Moines:

  • 8.9

    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"
  • 8.9

    Fresh Thyme Farmers Market

    Grocery Store 2900 University Avenue West Des Moines, IA

    People also say (4 tips):

    • Cathy S.
      Cathy Smith: "Love this place, my new favorite grocery store! Not overpriced either for healthy food."
    • Julie L.
      Julie Larson: "Great prices for the grand opening this week. Very nice produce section."
  • 9.2

    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!"

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