Located in the Des Moines metro, Charlotte’s Kitchen is a locally owned and operated fast-casual restaurant serving juicy fried chicken sandwiches and bold flavors made fresh daily. From the fan-favorite crab rangoon sandwich and Nashville hot classics to our crave-worthy milkshakes, this is fried goodness done right.
Scratch-made chicken sammies (grilled or crispy), wraps, salads, tenders, & more! Every entrée is made fresh and packed with bold, mouth-watering flavor.
Craving something sweet? Our thick, creamy milkshakes come in classic flavors like chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, and caramel, plus rotating monthly specials you won’t want to miss!
Sides that steal the show? Yep, we’ve got ‘em. Cheese curds, loaded tots, fries, mac & cheese, and our fan-favorite Brussels sprouts! Because every meal deserves a little extra love.
Fueled by a serious love of good food and a passion for creating, Michael and Rob started Charlotte’s Kitchen with a simple goal: to share something truly special with their community. Inspired by the recipes and heart of Michael’s Grandma Charlotte, every dish is packed with fresh, honest flavor and made with real care.
What started out as a humble food truck, Charlotte’s Kitchen quickly grew with the support of loyal customers who couldn’t get enough of the bold flavors and made-with-love meals. Now with multiple locations, Charlotte’s Kitchen is still all about one thing: to be sure every sandwich served is made with love & soul, just like Grandma’s.
Charlotte’s Kitchen started off in Johnston, IA, and now we’re serving up mouth-watering fried chicken across the Des Moines metro! We’re beyond excited to keep growing the Char’s fam and spreading the love for the best chicken in Iowa to even more communities across the state.
From food truck bookings and catering to donation partnerships and merch, there are plenty of ways to connect with Charlotte’s Kitchen.
Follow us on social to catch our weekly chicken specials and monthly milkshake flavors. Plus all the tasty updates and behind-the-scenes fun you don’t want to miss!
