Guidebook for Des Moines
Drinks & Nightlife
One of my top 5 favorite bars in Des Moines. Cash only, classic juke box, dimly lit. Order a Moscow Mule and stay for the conversation.
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Alpine Tap Room
2720 Ingersoll AveOne of my top 5 favorite bars in Des Moines. Cash only, classic juke box, dimly lit. Order a Moscow Mule and stay for the conversation.
A great bar to watch the game and enjoy the patio. They also serve up some great bar food.
Wellman's Pub
2920 Ingersoll AveA great bar to watch the game and enjoy the patio. They also serve up some great bar food.
One of my favorite bars. No TVs, great drinks and one of the best places for a conversation.
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The Lift
222 4th StOne of my favorite bars. No TVs, great drinks and one of the best places for a conversation.
Food Scene
Brand new mid-scale restaurant in the area. Amazing happy hour from 3-6p. Great pizzas and one of the best patios in the city.
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Eatery A
2932 Ingersoll AveBrand new mid-scale restaurant in the area. Amazing happy hour from 3-6p. Great pizzas and one of the best patios in the city.
Zanzibar's Coffee Adventure
2723 Ingersoll AveGreat spot to read/ chat/ get delicious coffee.
A bit pricey for Asian-fusion in Des Moines, but they often have Groupons to make the trip worthwhile. You'll leave happy.
Red China Bistro
2925 Ingersoll AveA bit pricey for Asian-fusion in Des Moines, but they often have Groupons to make the trip worthwhile. You'll leave happy.
For those days where you just want to grab and go -- Jimmy Johns always solves the problem.
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Jimmy John's
2705 Grand AveFor those days where you just want to grab and go -- Jimmy Johns always solves the problem.
Abelardo's Mexican Restaurant
2510 Ingersoll Ave24 hour Mexican goodness! I usually go for the Arizona burrito.
Great sushi and great happy hour. Just a few blocks away.
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Sakari Sushi Lounge
2605 Ingersoll AveGreat sushi and great happy hour. Just a few blocks away.
Late night pizza! Seriously good stuff. They'll deliver if you're feeling lazy.
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Big Tomato Pizza
2613 Ingersoll AveLate night pizza! Seriously good stuff. They'll deliver if you're feeling lazy.
A local favorite. Bar/restaurant with live music often. Small patio when there's nice weather.
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Star Bar
2811 Ingersoll AveA local favorite. Bar/restaurant with live music often. Small patio when there's nice weather.
Ted's Coney Island
3020 Ingersoll AveLocal fast food joint. Get the gyro.
One of Des Moines' top upscale restaurants. The food is amazing. Great ambiance, but it's one of the more expensive restaurants.
Bistro Montage
2724 Ingersoll AvenueOne of Des Moines' top upscale restaurants. The food is amazing. Great ambiance, but it's one of the more expensive restaurants.
Americana
1312 Locust StDo the weekend brunch here if you can. It's an awesome experience.
La Mie Bakery
841 42nd StGreat bakery to grab breakfast / snacks.
A Des Moines classic. Steaks/burgers with classic Des Moines photos on the walls. No windows and great service makes this a fun and intimate spot to grab a meaty meal.
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Jesse's Embers
3301 Ingersoll AveA Des Moines classic. Steaks/burgers with classic Des Moines photos on the walls. No windows and great service makes this a fun and intimate spot to grab a meaty meal.
Everything Else
Lunch on steroids. Palmers offers a little bit of everything and offers some of the tastiest sandwich offerings around.
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Palmer's Deli & Market
2843 Ingersoll AveLunch on steroids. Palmers offers a little bit of everything and offers some of the tastiest sandwich offerings around.
Price Chopper
3425 Ingersoll AveGrocery store within walking distance!
Shopping
Dollar General
2650 Ingersoll AvePick up some essentials on a quick two block walk.
Arts & Culture
Des Moines is spoiled to have such a fabulous art center. It's only 2 miles away and offers free admission. You can easily spend several hours wandering here.
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Des Moines Art Center
4700 Grand AveDes Moines is spoiled to have such a fabulous art center. It's only 2 miles away and offers free admission. You can easily spend several hours wandering here.
One of Des Moines' premier destinations. This place has Malo, a latino-cuisine bar/restaurant with a great patio. There's always shows, art installations and a fun dive bar in the basement.
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Des Moines Social Club
900 Mulberry StOne of Des Moines' premier destinations. This place has Malo, a latino-cuisine bar/restaurant with a great patio. There's always shows, art installations and a fun dive bar in the basement.