FONG'S PIZZA
223 4th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309 Directions
Since 2009
Here’s The Deal:
"Fong's Pizza combines flavors & inspiration from the Far East & the West to create what they think is the best. They offer a truly unique experience with creative Asian-inspired and traditional pizzas, homemade appetizers, sandwiches, salads, and desserts. They were inspired to open this business because downtown Des Moines lacked in late-night dining options. Their busiest times at that store are the late-night slice rush, which always provides for great entertainment. They also feature a tiki bar complemented with a diverse beer selection. The restaurant offers tiki drink or craft beer with their Fongtastic unique cuisine. They take out and waiter service."
SPECIALTY:
Egg Roll, Fong's Feature, Crab Rangoon, Mac and Cheese, Sweet and Sour Chicken, Bacon Popper, Mongolian Beef, General Tso’s Chicken, Thai Chicken, Chicken Ranch, Sesame Chicken, Loaded Potato, Iowan, Big Delicious, Grinder & 4th Street Special
Price: Starts from $14
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GUSTO PIZZA CO.
1905 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309 Directions
Since 2011
Here’s The Deal:
" Gusto Pizza Co. provides unique, made-from-scratch pizzas and sandwiches and reasonably priced wines and craft beers. It is the heart, soul, and imagination that their customers bring into their doors and that we, in turn, bring to the plate. They create your enthusiasm with Crust, Red Sauce, and Mozzarella Cheese for $9. You can enjoy a 7" signature pie served with house salad, pasta salad, Panzanella salad or cup of soup, and a fountain drink lunch only for $10.95. Gluten-free crust is available in 10"."
SPECIALTY:
Saltimbocca, Francesco, The Deburgo, Fromage-A-Trois, Mona Lisa, Thai Kwon Dough 3.0, Pancho Villa, The Harvester, Vincent Van Goat, Soprano, Van Helsing, Buffalo Springfield, The Duke & Spartacus
Price: Starts from $10
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FELIX & OSCAR'S
4050 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA 50310 Directions
Since 1975
Here’s The Deal:
" Felix & Oscar's in Des Moines' offers original and only authentic Chicago style deep dish deep-pan pizza. They also serve traditional thin crust pizza, pasta dinners, appetizers, including their unique " nasty fries," salads, signature sandwiches, and burgers. Tommy is the business owner, and he has been with Felix and Oscars for the past 38 years. They are a full-service restaurant offering dine-in, take out, delivery, catering, and their specialists are hosting your party or special event. They offer a full-service bar with two big-screen TVs and their famous Monday night football parties. They have a perfect lunch-sized burger, served with Felix Fries or a tossed salad, and Select any burger from their 1/2 lb. Gluten-free Pizza is offered at the same rate as their traditional thin-crust pizza medium."
SPECIALTY:
BBQ Chicken, Pepperjack Pepper, Fajita Pizza, Bacon Chicken Ranch, Western, The Meat Pie, Taco, The Grinder, The Ultimate Cheese Pizza, The Hawaiian, Veggie, Bacon Cheeseburger, Chicken, Buffalo Chicken Ranch, Oscar, Broccoli, Alfredo & Garlic
Price: Starts from $7.99