This is one of the best fast casual restaurants in the Des Moines area. We visit almost every week. They have friendly service, the food is consistently excellent, and the prices are very reasonable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Holly Stepanek
I’ve been to this location and the Iowa City location. Reasonably priced and so many fresh options! highly recommend !
Alex Freed
Great noodles! Lots of great options for anyone, and they have fast table service to make sure you're well taken care of. Also right next to (my favorite) Caribou Coffee location! Convenient to just grab coffee and noodles and relax for a bit. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese
It's OK. I don't think I would give hem more that a 3 star review. The food is OK. The service is decent and the atmosphere is
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Garlic Mac and Cheese, Z'Greek Salad, Z'Mac N Cheese
John Miller
This has become a go-to if neither of us wants to cook. Always good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jalapeno & Bacon Mac and Cheese
Tiffannie Bledsoe
Love this place!!!! My favorite lunch spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tess Ashley
Literally my favorite restaurant in Des Moines. The food is so fresh, staff is friendly & the vibe is great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Z'Mac N Cheese, Fettuccine Alfredo with Broccoli and Chicken, Z'Lemon Saute, Z'Soup & Salad
Bradley Zingler
Last night was our first time eating here; we came on the recommendation from some friends. The food came out quickly and was hot but two of the three dishes my family ordered were quite underwhelming. My wife ordered the mostaccioli and my daughter the alfredo and neither could finish their meals. They described the food as bland, not having enough sauce, and the alfredo had a strange flavor. I’d order the buffalo chicken mac again but all in all it was disappointing.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
Bob Duver
Food is
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jalapeno & Bacon Mac and Cheese, Z'Mac N Cheese, Garlic Mac and Cheese, Gyro, Tortilla Soup, Meatballs, Fettuccine Alfredo with Broccoli and Chicken, Z'Soup & Salad
First off I went into this place blindfolded thinking it was a sit-down upper-scale restaurant. After my friend convinced me to try it I did. I was completely wrong. Although they do have seating (comfortably) they also have online, and call-in. I got a fettuccine meal with a snapple and it's was decent. A tad dry, but I must say for a $7 bowl that is a meal I can certainly live with. $11 even with snappleIf I had to compare it to another restaurant, Fazolli's popped straight in my head. The Fazolli's of the 20s.. If anyone remembers that place. Enjoy!Parking: In a strip mall with a Walgreens and a bank so there's all sorts of free parking in the areaKid-friendliness: Kids menu, high chairs, nice atmosphere, and great people. Maybe take the kiddos every other time.. ))Wheelchair accessibility: Multiple wheelchair ramps lead to 2 different main entrances plus others throughout the strip mall
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Z'Alfredo
NightTime Stories
Personally I found the pasta to be very bland, the chicken was very bland. The staff was nice but were very loud talking to each other in the back.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
Fawad Baig
This place has been in the Clive area FOREVER and appears to still do great business. Love the Z’Udon, always consistent with their flavors for years. Worth a fast-casual visit
k3n77
Good food and service. The place got pretty cold every time someone used the entrance doors.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jacob Hansen
Been eating Z'Spicy Peanut since 2007. Never disappoints.
This is one of the best fast casual restaurants in the Des Moines area. We visit almost every week. They have friendly service, the food is consistently excellent, and the prices are very reasonable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I’ve been to this location and the Iowa City location. Reasonably priced and so many fresh options! highly recommend !
Great noodles! Lots of great options for anyone, and they have fast table service to make sure you're well taken care of. Also right next to (my favorite) Caribou Coffee location! Convenient to just grab coffee and noodles and relax for a bit. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese
Great food and great service. Fair prices.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Z'Soup & Salad, Fajita, Z'Thai Stir-Fry, Z'Lemon Saute
It's OK. I don't think I would give hem more that a 3 star review. The food is OK. The service is decent and the atmosphere is
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Garlic Mac and Cheese, Z'Greek Salad, Z'Mac N Cheese
This has become a go-to if neither of us wants to cook. Always good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jalapeno & Bacon Mac and Cheese
Love this place!!!! My favorite lunch spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Literally my favorite restaurant in Des Moines. The food is so fresh, staff is friendly & the vibe is great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Z'Mac N Cheese, Fettuccine Alfredo with Broccoli and Chicken, Z'Lemon Saute, Z'Soup & Salad
Last night was our first time eating here; we came on the recommendation from some friends. The food came out quickly and was hot but two of the three dishes my family ordered were quite underwhelming. My wife ordered the mostaccioli and my daughter the alfredo and neither could finish their meals. They described the food as bland, not having enough sauce, and the alfredo had a strange flavor. I’d order the buffalo chicken mac again but all in all it was disappointing.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
Food is
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jalapeno & Bacon Mac and Cheese, Z'Mac N Cheese, Garlic Mac and Cheese, Gyro, Tortilla Soup, Meatballs, Fettuccine Alfredo with Broccoli and Chicken, Z'Soup & Salad
Restaurantji Recommends
First off I went into this place blindfolded thinking it was a sit-down upper-scale restaurant. After my friend convinced me to try it I did. I was completely wrong. Although they do have seating (comfortably) they also have online, and call-in. I got a fettuccine meal with a snapple and it's was decent. A tad dry, but I must say for a $7 bowl that is a meal I can certainly live with. $11 even with snappleIf I had to compare it to another restaurant, Fazolli's popped straight in my head. The Fazolli's of the 20s.. If anyone remembers that place. Enjoy!Parking: In a strip mall with a Walgreens and a bank so there's all sorts of free parking in the areaKid-friendliness: Kids menu, high chairs, nice atmosphere, and great people. Maybe take the kiddos every other time.. ))Wheelchair accessibility: Multiple wheelchair ramps lead to 2 different main entrances plus others throughout the strip mall
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Z'Alfredo
Personally I found the pasta to be very bland, the chicken was very bland. The staff was nice but were very loud talking to each other in the back.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
This place has been in the Clive area FOREVER and appears to still do great business. Love the Z’Udon, always consistent with their flavors for years. Worth a fast-casual visit
Good food and service. The place got pretty cold every time someone used the entrance doors.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Been eating Z'Spicy Peanut since 2007. Never disappoints.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5