Guidebook for Des Moines

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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 Ave
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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.
A great bar to watch the game and enjoy the patio. They also serve up some great bar food.
Wellman's Pub
2920 Ingersoll Ave
A 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 St
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One 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 Ave
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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.
Great spot to read/ chat/ get delicious coffee.
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Zanzibar's Coffee Adventure
2723 Ingersoll Ave
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Great 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 Ave
A 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 Ave
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For those days where you just want to grab and go -- Jimmy Johns always solves the problem.
24 hour Mexican goodness! I usually go for the Arizona burrito.
Abelardo's Mexican Restaurant
2510 Ingersoll Ave
24 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 Ave
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Great 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 Ave
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Late 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 Ave
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A local favorite. Bar/restaurant with live music often. Small patio when there's nice weather.
Local fast food joint. Get the gyro.
Ted's Coney Island
3020 Ingersoll Ave
Local 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 Avenue
One of Des Moines' top upscale restaurants. The food is amazing. Great ambiance, but it's one of the more expensive restaurants.
Do the weekend brunch here if you can. It's an awesome experience.
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Americana
1312 Locust St
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Do the weekend brunch here if you can. It's an awesome experience.
Great bakery to grab breakfast / snacks.
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La Mie Bakery
841 42nd St
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Great 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 Ave
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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.

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 Ave
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Lunch on steroids. Palmers offers a little bit of everything and offers some of the tastiest sandwich offerings around.
Grocery store within walking distance!
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Price Chopper
3425 Ingersoll Ave
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Grocery store within walking distance!

Shopping

Pick up some essentials on a quick two block walk.
Dollar General
2650 Ingersoll Ave
Pick 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 Ave
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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.
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 St
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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.