Guidebook for Des Moines
Food Scene
3-6 pm 1/2 price pizzas, beer, and wine everyday! Best pizza in Des Moines. Outdoor seating first come-first served when it gets warmer.
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Eatery A
2932 Ingersoll Ave3-6 pm 1/2 price pizzas, beer, and wine everyday! Best pizza in Des Moines. Outdoor seating first come-first served when it gets warmer.
It's so delightful! Superb coffee. No internet. You can sit out back if it's warm!
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Zanzibar's Coffee Adventure
2723 Ingersoll AveIt's so delightful! Superb coffee. No internet. You can sit out back if it's warm!
Ritual Cafe
Vegan and vegetarian options! There is internet here.
Best restaurant in town! Another location is right by my place around 30th and Ingersoll.
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The Cheese Shop
833 42nd StBest restaurant in town! Another location is right by my place around 30th and Ingersoll.
Centro
1003 Locust StBest croissants! Closed Sunday. Can get really crowded, so go early!
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La Mie Bakery
841 42nd StBest croissants! Closed Sunday. Can get really crowded, so go early!
This is the absolute best thing to do in Des Moines if you can make it. Saturdays starting at 7 am from May 6-October 28, 2017.
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Des Moines' Downtown Farmers’ Market
300 Court AveThis is the absolute best thing to do in Des Moines if you can make it. Saturdays starting at 7 am from May 6-October 28, 2017.
Delicious dairy and vegan options with generous portions.
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Black Cat Ice Cream
Delicious dairy and vegan options with generous portions.
Krunkwich Ramen House
2721 Ingersoll AveGood vegan options, delicious overall and near my place. Open late.
Chocolate and coffee and sometimes live music at night. Need I say more?
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Chocolaterie Stam
2814 Ingersoll AveChocolate and coffee and sometimes live music at night. Need I say more?
Harbinger
2724 Ingersoll AveJust opened at looks fantastic!
Drinks and cupcakes. They always have 1 vegan and 1 gluten free option.
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Crème Cupcake + Dessert
543 28th StDrinks and cupcakes. They always have 1 vegan and 1 gluten free option.
Best coffee in Des Moines. Great wifi, funky atmosphere, vegan pastries!
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Horizon Line Coffee
1417 Walnut StBest coffee in Des Moines. Great wifi, funky atmosphere, vegan pastries!
Corazon Coffee Roasters
516 Elm StOrganic coffee, amazing owner.
Drinks & Nightlife
Has a TON of beers on tap from all over the world. Nice outdoor seating area in the summer.
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El Bait Shop
200 SW 2nd St Has a TON of beers on tap from all over the world. Nice outdoor seating area in the summer.
The Iowa Taproom
215 E 3rd StConfluence
525 17th StExile Brewing Company
1514 Walnut St A group of bike riders meet here (on Tuesdays?)
Ingersoll Avenue
Ingersoll AvenueNear my place there are some funky shops and bars
Entertainment & Activities
Des Moines Social Club
900 Mulberry StShopping
RAYGUN
505 E Grand AveHilarious store-perfect for witty Iowa/Midwest souvenirs
Target
5901 Douglas AveFunky Finds Vintage & Retro
1731 Grand AveFunky shops. Walkable area. Fun! Farmers market Thursdays evenings through end of September.
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Valley Junction
Funky shops. Walkable area. Fun! Farmers market Thursdays evenings through end of September.
Arts & Culture
Pappajohn Sculpture Park
1330 Grand AveDes Moines Symphony
1011 Locust St Cheap student tickets
Iowa State Capitol
1007 E Grand Ave For all your activism needs
Parks & Nature
Gray's Lake Park
2101 Fleur DrGetting Around
Uber can be used in Des Moines (don't need to necessarily go to this location)
Uber Greenlight - Sprint Spot
4520 University Ave Uber can be used in Des Moines (don't need to necessarily go to this location)
Dart Central Station
620 Cherry StDART public transportation central terminal