Zombie Burger + Drink Lab ★ 4.2
Horror-themed East Village burger bar with creatively named combinations, thick Angus patties and a milkshake programme worth the visit in its own right.
Smokey D's BBQ is a bbq budget eat in North Des Moines, Des Moines.
Editorially verified June 26, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Address: 5055 NW 2nd St, Des Moines, IA 50313
Horror-themed East Village burger bar with creatively named combinations, thick Angus patties and a milkshake programme worth the visit in its own right.
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