Cara's Profile
About Me
I try to make Martha proud.
Username
CaraHall
Metromixing Since
July 2008
Location
Des Moines
My Hometown
Lawrence, Kansas
My Blog/Website
dmJuice.com/cara
My Favorite Restaurant
Django
Thing I'm Most Addicted To
Crafting
Diners, Drive-ins and Dives
In honor of Food Network personality Guy Fieri's visit to Des Moines this weekend for the Celebrity Food and Wine Expo, I give you a roundup of Des Moines' greasy spoons.
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A greasy spoon at Porky's Diner
By Cara Hall - November 5, 2008
Report this commentBurgers, tenderloins, and over-the-top breakfasts at a '50s style drive-in with regular car and bike nights in the summer. The only thing missing is girls on roller skates.
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Waveland Cafe -
4708 University Ave. - Des Moines (Des Moines Metro)
Report this commentFor breakfast, you can't go wrong with this diner spot. The walls are painted with murals, the waitresses are sassy, and if you get there early enough, you might actually get a table.
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Baby Boomers -
313 E. Locust St. - Des Moines (East Village)
Report this commentI can't confirm rumors that Fieri is coming to film his show here, but it would be the perfect place. Great diner breakfasts and a burger that actually has a pork tenderloin on top.
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Drake Diner -
1111 25th St. - Des Moines (Drake)
Report this commentClassic diner food (burgers, crinkle cut fries, thick shakes) but with a twist. They serve healthier options like veggie burgers and unique dishes like pumpkin pancakes and the ultimate dessert, the cake shake.
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Stella's Blue Sky Diner -
3281 100th St. - Urbandale (Des Moines Metro)
Report this commentA family friendly place with a '50s diner vibe and decor. Burgers, onion rings, and shakes the waitresses pour into a glass from above while you hold it on your head.
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George the Chili King -
5722 Hickman Road - Des Moines (Des Moines Metro)
Report this commentJuice readers haven't exactly agreed with the "king of chili" part, but this place has been going strong for a looong time, and it remains a fixture of the Merle Hay area.
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