Great Places to Eat and Get Coffee in West Des Moines, Iowa

Are you in West Des Moines and looking for some good eats? Look no further! My sister lives in Iowa, so we make our way over there a couple times a year. We've spent some time in West Des Moines and let me tell you, we have found some great food and great coffee. Let's dive into the list, so you can pick what place you'd like to try!

1. El fogon

If you like delicious tamales, you definitely need to try El Fogon! It is a Mexican restaurant situated near West Glen Town Center. The restaurant has a super relaxed atmosphere and is decorated so well! My husband ordered enchiladas with their cheese sauce and he enjoyed them a lot!

This is a great place to eat if you have some shopping to do. There's countless stores in this area! The restaurant is super kid friendly and our service here was awesome. You should definitely check this place out if you're in West Des Moines!
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2. Smokey row

Don't be fooled by the outside of this place. This cozy coffee shop is attached to a gas station, but the space is still separate and DREAMY on the inside! Picture a roaring fire place, dark but inviting wall colors, and vintage tables for seating. 

This was the perfect spot to post up and get some work done. The black coffee was affordable and the lady at the register was a sweetheart! A few drinks I'd love to try when I go back are: Sweet Georgia Brown or their Turtle Mocha.
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3. Blue shark

In December, we were in Des Moines for a wedding and in need of a snack before the ceremony started. We stopped at Blue Shark for appetizers and this place was so fun! The restaurant has multiple TVs and plenty of high top seating.

We ordered spinach artichoke dip and pretzel sticks. They were a hit! The food came out super fast too. I'd love to visit this place on a Saturday, they do some awesome deals that day!
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I am a big fan of West Des Moines! It is such a nice place for a weekend getaway. The area felt very safe, so it could be a fun option for a family trip. Anyway, thanks for stopping by Bliss Junkie!

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