Smashburger

4.2
1441 reviews

About

Burger JointRestaurantIce Cream ShopChicken RestaurantAmerican RestaurantFast Food Restaurant
Smashburger® is a leading fast-casual better burger restaurant that is redefining its category by providing a burger experience that combines the superior product, service and atmosphere associated with sit-down casual dining and the speed and convenience associated with quick-service restaurants. With its handcrafted comfort foods ranging from smashed-to-order burgers, handspun Haagen-Dazs® milkshakes, chicken sandwiches, salads, and sides made with fresh, premium ingredients and quick served in less than six minutes, Smashburger® is putting the burger back at the center of the consumer dining experience. As the fastest restaurant company to reach the 100-unit milestone, Smashburger® is well on its way to becoming a leading international brand.

Details

  • Dine-inAvailable
  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Accepts reservationsNot available

Location

Smashburger
1821 22nd St., West Des Moines, IA
50266, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.2
1,382 reviews
5 stars
780
4 stars
357
3 stars
108
2 stars
42
1 star
95

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Customers had mixed experiences with food quality, with some praising the burgers and fries while others reported issues with cold, greasy, or undercooked items.

Customer Service

Service quality varied significantly; some customers highlighted friendly staff and quick service, while others experienced rudeness and poor management.

Pricing

Many reviews noted that the food is considered overpriced, especially given the quality and portion sizes.

Cleanliness

The restaurant was generally described as clean, but some customers pointed out issues with food preparation areas.
  • AM
    Aaron Martinson
    Dec 30, 2025
    1.0
    Disgusting every item was wrong. Called woman who answered was very rude. We will never eat at another smashburger again also will be telling everyone we know how horrible it is.
  • SP
    Some Person
    Dec 26, 2025
    1.0
    I have had a terrible holiday; I have been in the hospital twice over Christmas, and we had a death in the family Christmas morning. I just wanted Smash Burger to lift my spirits. I arrived, and the cashier was on her phone and did not even greet me until she finished her text or scrolling or whatever. After, she was nice enough, but distant. My primary concern, however, was as I was waiting for my food, a gentleman came from the back, seeming nice enough, but I watched as he put his right hand, no glove, on the garbage can as he passed it. I saw his fingers on the inside of the bin. He greeted the chef, I believe placing this same hand on her back, and then he placed it on your food counter, drumming his fingers. I watched as your cashier adjusted her earring and ear with her right hand- no glove, as well- and then approach the food counter. I asked to bag my food, myself, as I did not want such touching my food. She did not reply, and I saw as she grabbed the fries with the same 'ear hand,' grabbing the outside and scraping the food with the same hand. I told your staff to keep the food, and requested my money back. I am not trying to be a problem, but these types of things should not happen with food. I hope the cleanliness standards improve.
  • DC
    Derek Corns
    Dec 20, 2025
    1.0
    crappy employees. They think you should sit here and wait for 47 minutes for an order. we got a lot of orders, rude customer service never will come back to a Smashburger ever again. and the employees were ignoring the people in house, dining area, waiting for their food more concerned about DoorDash orders, and serving the customer.
  • DW
    Derek Weber
    Dec 15, 2025
    1.0
    Dont order to go . Everytime you pick up your food will be cold . I throw it away . Not eating that . Buns are demolished by the too much sauce they add
  • PS
    Paul Strennen
    Dec 12, 2025
    1.0
    Food was delivered poorly food was made poorly food was very cold. Fries were greasy like I’ve never seen before. You could literally squeeze grease out of them disgusting terrible. Customer service from the manager Alicia on 22nd St., West Des Moines garbage garbage garbage would never go back in 1 million years for this overpriced grease bucket, trash of food

Frequently Asked Questions About Smashburger

What kind of food does Smashburger serve?

Smashburger offers smashed-to-order burgers, handspun Haagen-Dazs milkshakes, chicken sandwiches, salads, and sides made with fresh, premium ingredients.

What are the operating hours of Smashburger in West Des Moines?

Smashburger is open daily from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM for dine-in and from 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM for delivery.