r/desmoines is a subreddit with 79k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses looking for, looking for a, worst, des moines, and tired, and they frequently recommend/review pizza, mexican food, and thai food.
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Popular Themes in r/desmoines
#1
Advice Requests
: "Any recommendations for at home pet euthanasia?"
15 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Gait Analysis + Custom Insoles"
7 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Mold removal and water mitigation. Help!!"
3 posts
#4
Self-Promotion
: "selling my camera!"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/desmoines
#1
Looking For
24 posts
#2
Looking For A
21 posts
#3
Worst
18 posts
#4
Des Moines
: "Hey Des Moines! The Iowa LEGO Users Group has our summer showcase this weekend at the Ankeny library. If you love LEGO and want to see cool creations, stop on by. It's free and fun for all ages of LEGO fans."
9 posts
#5
Tired
8 posts
#6
Hate
8 posts
#7
Struggling
7 posts
#8
Hair
4 posts
#9
Job
3 posts
#10
Flock
: "Flock cameras watch the entrances to West Des Moines Lowes"
3 posts
Products Discussed in r/desmoines
Pizza
65 reviews
#1
Grimaldi's
4.0★ from 4 reviews
#2
Dough Co
4.8★ from 4 reviews
#3
Taste of New York
3.7★ from 3 reviews
Mexican Food
61 reviews
#1
Fiesta
4.6★ from 5 reviews
#2
Rancho Alegre
5.0★ from 2 reviews
#3
El Taco Guapo
5.0★ from 2 reviews
Thai Food
55 reviews
#1
Nut Pob
4.8★ from 10 reviews
#2
Eat Thai
4.7★ from 7 reviews
#3
Thai Flavors
3.8★ from 6 reviews
Member Growth in r/desmoines
Yearly
+14k members(20.7%)
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Last updated: August 6, 2026