Drink Lab? Shake Lab? What’s the difference?

Zombie Burger + Drink Lab is our standalone flagship restaurant located in downtown Des Moines. With both full-service and quick-service dining options, the Drink Lab features an expanded menu of culinary creations, a full bar and its popular revolving weekly special.

Zombie Burger + Shake Lab is our quick service dining experience located in Jordan Creek Mall (West Des Moines) featuring convenient counter service with the option of dining in or on the go.

Where can I park?

We do not have dedicated parking spots at our East Village location, however there is plenty of metered street parking in front of the restaurant and on adjacent streets. In addition, a city parking garage is located on East Grand, one block west of the restaurant. An additional parking garage is available for metered parking just one block north of the restaurant. Do not park in private lots in the areas surrounding our restaurant; you may be towed.

There is ample (free) parking surrounding Zombie Burger + Shake Lab in Jordan Creek Mall.

Can I bring my kids to Zombie Burger?

Of course! Zombie Burger is a popular spot for people of all ages, including children. Both locations have a kids menu available, and our East Village location offers high chairs and booster seats. While some kids can be a bit put off by the zombie motif, many kids love it.

Do you have Zombie Burger swag available for purchase?

We do! We have a rotating selection of t-shirts, hoodies, hats, stickers, koozies and more. These are only available in-store, so be sure to check them out when you stop by.

I want a Zombie Burger in my town! Do you franchise?

We do not currently offer franchise opportunities.

I want to bring my entire class/team/extended family/other large group to Zombie Burger… can I get in?

Our East Village location can accommodate groups of 20-40 people in a semi-private setting adjacent to our quick service counter. To inquire about reserving the space for your group, please contact info@zombieburgerdm.com. Please note: a $350 minimum may apply to all large group reservations.

Our Jordan Creek Mall location has plenty of available open seating, and our quick service counter set-up is designed to effectively serve large groups.

Do you take reservations?

At our East Village location, we offer a texting service for those wishing to dine in our full-service Drink Lab. If there happens to be a wait when you arrive, simply provide a name at the host stand and we’ll text you when your table is ready. That way you can explore the neighborhood while you wait. 

For groups of six or fewer, you can enter our East Village waitlist remotely via the Yelp portal on our web page (or by downloading the Yelp App to your mobile phone) and will be notified when a table is available. You only have 10 minutes to claim the table though, so plan accordingly!

At our Jordan Creek Mall location, no reservations are required as the line moves quickly and any wait is sure to be short.

Do you have vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free/dairy-free/soy-free/… menu items?

We do have some items that fit with any/each of the above. Our knowledgeable staff is very used to working with various dietary preferences and restrictions, so be sure to speak with them when you visit. Our facility is not allergen-free; we are not responsible for individual reactions to any foods. Best practices are used in production; however, our equipment is not dedicated to allergen sensitive preparation. Trace cross-contamination could occur on any menu items.

Do you have nutritional information for your menu?

We do not have the nutritional info for any of our menu items.

Can you cater my event?

Due to our specialized menu and prep requirements, we are unable to offer off-site catering services at this time. However our sister property Gateway Market does offer extensive catering services and may be a fit for your event.

Does Zombie Burger donate to charitable events?

Zombie Burger and Orchestrate Hospitality are strong supporters of our local community. Our charitable donation and sponsorship policy focuses primarily on registered 501c3 non-profits active in food- and hunger-related causes. If this describes your event or cause and you’d like to request a partnership, contact us (info@zombieburgerdm.com) no fewer than two weeks before your scheduled event.

I want to work at Zombie Burger… how can I apply?

Zombie Burger is a great place to work! Stop by any of our locations to request an application, or check out the Zombie Burger + Drink Lab (Des Moines) and Zombie Burger + Shake Lab (Jordan Creek Mall) job boards.Item description