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Comfort classics get a chef’s polish from James Beard semifinalist Chris Hoffmann. The CFD burger, dill wings, and seasonal plates draw regulars, while Eater and the Des Moines Register consistently flag it among the metro’s musts.
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Chef-driven diner serving comfort food with farm-fresh ingredients
111 E Grand Ave Suite 111, Des Moines, IA 50309 Get directions
$20–30
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