Zombie Burger & Drink Lab – American
Step into a high-energy culinary laboratory where post-apocalyptic grit meets playful pop-culture nostalgia, creating a vibrant backdrop for bold, boundary-pushing comfort food. The kitchen turns out monstrously creative plates like crispy, loaded tots and fiery "Atomic" edamame, delivering a symphony of crunch and spice that pairs perfectly with their inventive, over-the-top burger creations. Every visit feels like a thrilling, flavor-packed adventure, inviting diners to embrace the unconventional in a setting that is as spirited as it is delicious.
300, East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50309 +15152449292 https://www.zombieburgerdm.com0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegetarian, nut-free, high-protein, dairy-free, vegan, low-carb, gluten-free, pescatarian, plant-based, diabetic, sugar-free, heart-healthy, low-fat, mediterranean, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, atkins, south-beach, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, weight-watchers, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, macrobiotic, slow-carb, mayo-clinic
Currently open
Hours
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Menu
- Birdon Wings - $12: six chicken wings tossed in Mike’s Hot Honey, Kaiju chile crunch and soy; with shoyu ranch Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Biollante Sprouts - $10: fried brussels sprouts tossed with sesame-chile vinaigrette; topped with Kewpie mayo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Kaiju Tots - $7: crispy tots tossed with Togarashi spice; with shoyu ranch Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Gamera Tots - $14: crispy tots with cheese sauce, shoyu-marinated fried egg, kimchi, Kaiju chile crunch and scallions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Atomic Edamame - $9: steamed edamame tossed in Kaiju chile crunch Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Goat Cheese + Jalapeño Poppers - $9.25: with raspberry chipotle sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Crispy Fried Pickles - $9.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Zombie Nachos - $9.99: corn tortilla chips, shredded pork, Cheddar cheese, guacamole, salsa, pico de gallo, sour cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Three Little Pigs As Told By The Wolf - $10.25: corn tortilla chips, pulled pork, ham, bacon, cheese sauce, Cheddar, sour cream, pico de gallo, guacamole Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Cheese Nachos - $8.25: corn tortilla chips, Cheddar cheese sauce, Cheddar cheese, guacamole, salsa, pico de gallo, sour cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Fried Cheese Curds - $9.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Godzilla Ramen - $14: tonkotsu shoyu broth, corn, sesame-chile brussels sprouts, carrot, menma, scallion, shoyu-marinated fried egg; topped with sesame seeds, nori and sesame oil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Mothra Ramen - $14: roasted garlic tonkotsu broth, corn, sesame-chile brussels sprouts, carrot, menma, scallion, shoyu-marinated fried egg; topped with sesame seeds and sesame oil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Jet Jaguar Ramen - $14: miso tonkotsu broth, corn, sesame-chile brussels sprouts, carrot, menma, scallion, shoyu-marinated fried egg; topped with sesame seeds and sesame oil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- King Ghidorah Ramen - $14: red chile tonkotsu broth, corn, sesame-chile brussels sprouts, carrot, menma, scallion, shoyu-marinated fried egg; topped with Kaiju chile crunch Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Rodan Ramen - $14: vegan shiitake-charred onion broth, corn, sesame-chile brussels sprouts, carrot, menma, scallion; topped with sesame seeds and sesame oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Zombie Burger - $12.5: American cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, Zombie sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- East Village of the Damned - $14.75: breaded mushroom + cheese croquette, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, mayo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- 28 Days Later - $12.75: blue cheese, caramelized onion, lettuce, tomato, red onion, mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- The Cremator - $13.75: ghost pepper cheese, onion rings, fried jalapeño, chipotle mayo, house hot sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- They're Coming To Get You Barbara - $14.75: 'two grilled-cheese-sandwich' bun, American cheese, caramelized onion, bacon, Zombie sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- The Walking Ched - $17.5: breaded + deep fried macaroni + cheese bun, bacon, Cheddar cheese, caramelized + red onion, macaroni + cheese, mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Undead Elvis - $13.75: peanut butter, fried bananas, bacon, American cheese, egg*, mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free
- The Negan - $13.99: ZB Veggie Nut patty, vegan bun, vegan chipotle mayo, guacamole, caramelized onion, lettuce, tomato, red onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- The Poultrygeist - $11.99: hand-breaded + fried chicken, pickle, lettuce, mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- 3-Piece Chicken Strips - $10.99: three hand-breaded + fried chicken breast, French fries and choice of dipping sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- House Salad - $9.99: roasted corn, edamame, cucumber, tomato, red onion, red wine vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Zombie Salad - $12.99: dried cranberries, pecans, red onion, gorgonzola, raspberry balsamic dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Southwest Chicken Salad - $14.25: grilled chicken, guacamole, red onion, tomato, fried jalapeño, Cheddar cheese, chipotle ranch Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Coney Chili - $4.5: topped with Cheddar cheese + onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Fries - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Loaded Fries - $5.5: sour cream, bacon, green onion, cheddar, cheese sauce Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Onion Rings - $5.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Peach and Vanilla Bean Boba Shake - $8: vanilla ice cream, peach purée, vanilla bean purée, boba
- Passion Fruit Boba Shake - $8: vanilla ice cream, passion fruit purée, boba
- The Zombie Cocktail - $9: Light rum, dark rum, triple-sec, cherry liqueur, Zombie juice
- 3 Floyds - Zombie Dust - $7: Pale Ale. 12oz. 6.5%
- Kirin - Ichiban - $7: Lager. 16oz. 5.0%