In May 2011 Rene G wrote:I tried to visit Kelly's Little Nipper but, like JeffB, found it closed. I was under the impression that it had
reopened with new owners. Does anyone know the current situation?
The Little Nipper has reopened!
We were twice warned the tenderloins are no longer as big and flat as they used to be (it seems the previous owner took the schnitzel machine) and that adding condiments would be our responsibility (the cook had been known to overdo things a bit). Furthermore we were advised we'd probably need to add salt. Honestly, I was getting a bit worried.
I don't think it was merely from lowered expectations but this is among the best tenderloin sandwiches I've had (apologies for the atrocious photo, lit by a yellow neon beer sign). Smaller and thicker is fine with me. No need to add condiments, thanks to expert seasoning and slices of good tomato. Even better than the top-notch tenderloin were the onion rings, freshly sliced and encased in a light tempura-like batter. Great stuff.
Kelly's Little Nipper
1701 E Grand Av
Des Moines IA
515-265-2031