Lachele’s Fine Foods functions as a high-performance gastronomic interface on Ingersoll Avenue, bridging the gap between vintage diner aesthetics and modern culinary technicality.
The story of this establishment is one of entrepreneurial resilience; founder Cory Wendel opened his doors in February 2021, a time when most were closing theirs.
His transition from a regional planner to a burger architect demonstrates a rigorous commitment to independent business development and technical flavor engineering in Des Moines.
How the Lachele’s Fine Foods Won Des Moines’ Heart
The success of this operation is rooted in a bold negotiation. When Cory Wendel first shared his dream of opening a burger joint in the middle of a pandemic, his wife, Lachele, didn’t mince words: she told him the idea was “insane.”…