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

Tony • January 3, 2015Good selection of pastries and a full menu of espresso drinks. Great place to hangout on weekend mornings.

Estepha F. • October 3, 2017An absolute gem for tea lovers. Try the Kenyan Green Tea!

Andrew D. • October 24, 2013Cool place. You can definitely split the fry between two people. The 'Walking Ched' was very...cheesy...

Kate A. • December 24, 2016All Iowa beers, good food, beautiful atmosphere. The onion rings are great!

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

Megan P. • March 2, 2012Try the chive potato gnocchi. It's my fav!

Jonathan S. • December 27, 2015Great little gem in the east village.

Abby • August 1, 2013The strawberry rhubarb crisp is to die for.

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.

Ash B. • October 6, 2012Great and unique martinis! Try the Open Sesame!

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

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

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

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

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

Jessica L. • October 7, 2011Great bar for any mood- chill night or wild time. They got you covered!

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

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

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

Steve W. • November 17, 2013Awesome food, great specials, and a fun atmosphere. I can't wait to go back.

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

Mitch H. • January 25, 2013Great food, great staff, relaxed atmosphere - get the flaming cheese!

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

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

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

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

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

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