Top 5 Specialty Food in Iowa

2001 SE 6th St, Des Moines, IA 50315, United States

“My first trip! Been forgetting to come here forever. So happy to have time and remember. Simple set up with meats, cheeses, desserts, sides. Also full sandwich shop with dozens of choices. They recommended the grinder so that's what l went with. Very good sandwich. It was spicier than I expected, but I love a little spice. The tiniest skimpy on the filling. Bun was soft and fresh. I added chips and a cookie for a total of $11. Fair pricing! Everyone working was pleasant. I chose to take mine to work to eat, but there is a dine in option, too. Very cool place that I will visit more often! When I remember!”

208 Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309, United States

“This place was a nice surprise after a long day of meetings and travel. The food and beverage was top notch. The servers were knowledgeable and attentive. It is well worth stopping in for nice, sharable plates or a full meal.”

414 S Duff Ave # 104, Ames, IA 50010, United States

“Phenomenal location with great staff. This store was swamped after a game day making boxes of 12 cookies back to back and freshly baking them. They’re very professional, fast, and clean place. They have self ordering. Close parking. And a nice bright and clean location. I definitely recommend this store. With only 3 workers I watched them whip out more than 75 finished cookies in the 15 minutes I was there.”

2905 Telegraph Rd, Davenport, IA 52804, United States

“Came in on a whim because we heard it was soooo good. Beer was cold! Bartender was sweet and extremely busy. My husband's Bacon Swiss Chicken sandwich was really good - he said as he's shoving it in his mouth 🤣 I wouldn't recommend the Philly cheese steak though. It came all "ground up" together which looking at it reminded me as if someone already chewed it up and then put it on a hoagie bun. NOT a fan. Didn't eat it after the first bite. Kind of pricey for that to happen. Not sure we'll be back.”

2321 30th St, Spirit Lake, IA 51360, United States

“Absolutely everything about this shop is AMAZING! Their coffee is excellent, the candies are to die for, the ice cream is perfect, they have cards and gifts perfect for everyone on your list, their pies are DELIGHTFUL, AND the crust is light and made to perfection! Last but not least, the customer service is SPOT ON! You are all great. You have my lifetime business! Thank you”

2814 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312, United States

“One of the best selections of chocolates available anywhere. They're pricey but offer a wide selection of milk and dark chocolates. I've ordered a box of chocolates here and had them shipped out of state at a very competitive price. During hot weather, they package the box with ice packs.”

3403 Devils Glen Rd, Bettendorf, IA 52722, United States

“This was our first time experiencing Smash! We went on a Friday for a late lunch. We had been told to arrive prior to the dinner rush if we expected to order the Sicilian style pizza. I have to say... we have been corrupted! It was amazing. They only make 35 per day, so get there early! FOH manager was amazing. She made us the best cocktails, and we had great conversation. This is a small neighborhood pizzeria and pride themselves on their spectacular small menu. Chef food is amazing, and you MUST be patient and understanding of the small establishment. Trust me, you will NOT be disappointed! We also grabbed a loaf of sourdough bread and can't wait to dig into it! Thank you, Mo & Chef Brian, for such a beautiful and delicious pizzeria!”

1615 SW Main St #100, Ankeny, IA 50023, United States

“The restaurant is beautiful! The food was not worth the drive and the money. The sushi was disappointing. Bread crumbs mixed with the sushi. Ugh. The ramen had packet quality. Also kept being reminded how expensive the food was. Was ready to leave.”

2223 5th Ave S, Fort Dodge, IA 50501, United States

“Great food and service I had the shrimp cocktail just incredible and my friend had the enchiladas she loved them. We'll be back. 😀”

5911 University Ave Ste. 100, Cedar Falls, IA 50613, United States

“We had my son’s birthday party last night. The workers were excellent. When games broke they were fixed right away. Questions were answered quickly. The place is very clean. My only complaint is the spooky music videos on the jumbo tron. We don’t do scary stuff at our house and that was a little unnerving. It is so great to be able to pay for an amount of game time rather than playing til your money runs out. The pizza was pretty good but not cheap. The kids had a really great time.”

1507 C St SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, United States

“I love seasonal restaurants and was very happy to stumble upon this one! Nice little cozy restaurant. My Duck Breast was cooked wonderful and all the flavors on the plate were definitely paired perfectly. Can't wait to go back and see what is next.”

1717 Terminal Dr, Sioux City, IA 51105, United States

“Like a tiny popcorn museum and a store all in one! We live nearby yet just made our first visit yesterday! We will definitely be back!”

424-498 Main St, Ames, IA 50010, United States

“Great small farmer's market, live music and food vendors were nice. Had a great cup of coffee, a local BBQ place breakfast bowl and found a few gems of produce and art pieces”

327 S State Rd, Lake View, IA 51450, United States

“We are originally from Texas where there's a Mexican restaurant every 5 miles...and yet THIS one by far is the best we've ever had! Thanks yall for the excellent food and awesome service!!!”

1000 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265, United States

“Wonderful place! Friendly staff. Not a huge place, But has a large assortment of chocolates and other confections. Has great small gifts as well. This is one of the places we planned on visiting and it did not let us down. If in the area. Check this place out. You will not be disappointed.”

3500 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310, United States

“great bosnain food best in town must try. service is great very caring workers”

504 N Main St, Holstein, IA 51025, United States

“Always the highlight of my trip home. I have to go in with a budget or I'll buy the house!! Everything I've tried has been excellent, and they are always coming up with new items. They have the best beef jerky, brats, prime rib, ham, beef sticks, and pork!!! Highly recommended!!”

15159 Thielen Rd, Epworth, IA 52045, United States

“My family and I had a great time at this winery. It has the most stunning views from all levels of the building and property. But the best view is all the way at the top looking out over the valley. They have great wines that will please any palette from very dry to very sweet. They have wine flights and great pizzas to compliment.”

3322 Indianola Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315, United States

“Let me start by saying, the food has always been great. Wish we lived closer. LOL, but the service is religiously slow and unresponsive (you can set your watch to it). However, I see they hired at least one new girl who was awesome. That’s how service should always be. Honey, you earned them 5-stars across the board. Hope the others learn. Anyway, back to the food, love it!!!!! We’ve tried several dishes and they’ve all been tasty. If you’re in the neighborhood and don’t mind the wait (not because of a line), you won’t be disappointed. Oh, the peanuts and sriracha sauce you see in the photo came on the side.”

5585 Mills Civic Pkwy STE 110, West Des Moines, IA 50266, United States

“Came here around 10pm last Friday after a show. A server greeted us right away. We requested a high top by the bar because that area was more lively. There were so many drink options but the both of us were in the mood for a cocktail. I got the Sweet Heat, he got the Old Country. The food didn't take long to come out after we got our drinks. The cocktails were really good, but, oh my goodness, the pasta was amazing! They don't make their own pasta (which was perfectly al dente) but their sauces from scratch are absolutely on point! The bleu cheese in the Gorgonzola Cream was not overpowering and the other elements complemented each other perfectly. My beau got the Vodka Rigatoni--absolutely delicious! These pastas totally hit the spot and were still just as good reheated the next day! Highly recommend!!!”