George the Chili King
3.5
from - Neighborhood: Des Moines Metro
- 5722 Hickman Road
- Des Moines, IA 50310
- 515-277-9433
- Price range: $ (Under $9)
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Hickman Road and 57th Street
- Parking:
- Free Lot
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 10 a.m.-10 p.m. daily
- Cuisine:
- American
- Price Range:
- $ (Under $9)
- Reservations:
- No reservations required
- Dress Code:
- Anything Goes
- Alcohol:
- Not Permitted
- Smoking:
- No
Features
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Area Classic, Laid Back Casual, and Theme
- Live Music:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Moderate
- Features:
- Open Kitchen/Watch the Chef and Takeout/Carryout
- Worth Noting:
-
The Coney-style hamburgers and cheeseburgers are a very popular George original. The burger is cut in half and served on a hot dog bun with chili, onions and other Coney toppings.
Food specialties: Chili, Coneys, jumbo tenderloins and Coney-style hamburgers(burger served on hot dog bun with onions and chili).
Televisions: 1
- Payment Methods:
- Checks Accepted, Major Credit Cards, and Cash
- Capacity:
- 16 inside; 30 cars outside
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"Greasy, but so delicious "
By MegF from West Des Moines , August 7, 2009
Man I love George the Chili King! Its definitely not a place you would want to eat often, but definitely a place you need to go to at least once. M...
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"The calories are worth it at this Des Moines Landmark"
By MegF from West Des Moines , May 13, 2009
My dad grew up in Des Moines and likes to share stories with us about his love for George the Chili King and childhood tales walking there with his...
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"Think greasy"
By Robbman2000 from Johnston, January 28, 2009
I went a few year back. Parking lot had pot holes and cracks with grass growing out. Old wood picnic table that would splinter your butt. The m...
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