Guidebook for Urbandale and Des Moines metro

Sandra & Kevin
Sandra & Kevin
Guidebook for Urbandale and Des Moines metro

Food Scene

I buy my coffee beans from here, they're awesome!
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Grounds for Celebration
2709 Beaver Ave
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I buy my coffee beans from here, they're awesome!
This is an Ecuadorian restaurant. The food here is amazing and cheap. Kevin and I like getting the Mi Patria for two; delicious marinated pork, beef, and chicken with beans and rice and a fried egg!
Mi Patria Ecuadorian Restaurant
1410 22nd St
This is an Ecuadorian restaurant. The food here is amazing and cheap. Kevin and I like getting the Mi Patria for two; delicious marinated pork, beef, and chicken with beans and rice and a fried egg!
One of our favorite restaurants! French American cuisine.
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Django
1420 Locust St
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One of our favorite restaurants! French American cuisine.
Our favorite sushi spot. Mike is the owner and always behind the sushi bar. He's legit.
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Miyabi 9
512 E Grand Ave
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Our favorite sushi spot. Mike is the owner and always behind the sushi bar. He's legit.
The name says it all.
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Zombie Burger + Drink Lab
300 E Grand Ave
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The name says it all.
We love going to Starbar for our favorite bartender Junior. Great food, great drinks, one of our spots.
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Star Bar
2811 Ingersoll Ave
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We love going to Starbar for our favorite bartender Junior. Great food, great drinks, one of our spots.
Great brewpub with great food.
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Exile Brewing Company
1514 Walnut St
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Great brewpub with great food.
Excellent thai food in addition to sushi and other great items! Lots of variety.
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Cool Basil
1250 86th St
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Excellent thai food in addition to sushi and other great items! Lots of variety.
This is our go to Mexican food spot. Specifically for their carnitas.
Monterrey Mexican Restaurant
6630 Mills Civic Pkwy
This is our go to Mexican food spot. Specifically for their carnitas.
La Mie is the best bakery, hands down, in Des Moines. Amazing french pastries and their breakfast is always on point. You won't be disappointed.
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La Mie Bakery
841 42nd St
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La Mie is the best bakery, hands down, in Des Moines. Amazing french pastries and their breakfast is always on point. You won't be disappointed.
This is a small specialty food shop. The people behind the counter know their stuff. There is a little bar where you can enjoy some cheese, charcuterie, and wine.
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The Cheese Shop
833 42nd St
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This is a small specialty food shop. The people behind the counter know their stuff. There is a little bar where you can enjoy some cheese, charcuterie, and wine.
This is our favorite hole in the wall bar/restaurant. It's small, local, and has the best comfort food and is ridiculously cheap!
University Library Cafe
3506 University Ave
This is our favorite hole in the wall bar/restaurant. It's small, local, and has the best comfort food and is ridiculously cheap!
The food here is fantastic! They have excellent pizza, wine, and mediterranean inspired dishes.
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Eatery A
2932 Ingersoll Ave
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The food here is fantastic! They have excellent pizza, wine, and mediterranean inspired dishes.
Excellent wine selection with a casual atmosphere. The food is on point with a little southern influence.
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Louie's Wine Dive Des Moines
4040 University Avenue
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Excellent wine selection with a casual atmosphere. The food is on point with a little southern influence.
The pizza is awesome! One of my favorite sandwiches is the Frank's Special. It has a casual atmosphere with beer and wine for your enjoyment!
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Gusto Pizza Co
2301 Ingersoll Ave
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The pizza is awesome! One of my favorite sandwiches is the Frank's Special. It has a casual atmosphere with beer and wine for your enjoyment!
This is one of my favorite local Italian restaurants! It's only open Thursday-Saturday for dinner, and the first Sunday of the month for brunch. Romantic atmosphere & delicious every time!
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Aposto at the Scala House
644 18th St
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This is one of my favorite local Italian restaurants! It's only open Thursday-Saturday for dinner, and the first Sunday of the month for brunch. Romantic atmosphere & delicious every time!
This restaurant has a great wine selection! They have a chef's table that you can make reservations at for an up close experience. Delicious and unique food every time!
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Alba Restaurant
524 E 6th St
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This restaurant has a great wine selection! They have a chef's table that you can make reservations at for an up close experience. Delicious and unique food every time!
Breakfast anytime!!! They also have excellent bloody mary's and mimosas. They're wings are my favorite in Des Moines. Casual atmosphere you can relax in.
Jethro's BBQ 'n Bacon Bacon
1480 22nd St
Breakfast anytime!!! They also have excellent bloody mary's and mimosas. They're wings are my favorite in Des Moines. Casual atmosphere you can relax in.
Proof is amazing! Reservations usually required. Excellent cheese and charcuterie; small plates; big plates, you name it. The service here is excellent and will not disappoint.
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Proof Restaurant
1301 Locust St
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Proof is amazing! Reservations usually required. Excellent cheese and charcuterie; small plates; big plates, you name it. The service here is excellent and will not disappoint.
This place is stuck in an awesome time warp...bacon wrapped tater tots, goulash, and all of your comfort food favorites. Very casual joint that's fun to hang out in!
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The High Life Lounge
200 Southwest 2nd Street
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This place is stuck in an awesome time warp...bacon wrapped tater tots, goulash, and all of your comfort food favorites. Very casual joint that's fun to hang out in!

Essentials

We're only 2 minutes from the grocery. They have a huge health market area and gluten free section.
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Hy-Vee
8701 Douglas Ave
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We're only 2 minutes from the grocery. They have a huge health market area and gluten free section.
We finally have a whole foods. If you like to shop there, now you know where it is!
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Whole Foods Market
4100 University Ave
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We finally have a whole foods. If you like to shop there, now you know where it is!
We like to shop the Trader Joes. It's inexpensive and delicious!
Trader Joe's
6305 Mills Civic Pkwy
We like to shop the Trader Joes. It's inexpensive and delicious!

Everything Else

Local gas station not too far and easy access to the freeway.
Kum & Go
3104 University Ave
Local gas station not too far and easy access to the freeway.
This is a cool area with several restaurants and shopping. In the warmer months there is a farmers market every Thursday 4-8 pm.
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Valley Junction
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This is a cool area with several restaurants and shopping. In the warmer months there is a farmers market every Thursday 4-8 pm.
The Des Moines farmers market is huge! Every Saturday May-October, 7 am-noon. Lots of local vendors of all varities. Our favorite food spot is the papusa stand!
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Des Moines' Downtown Farmers’ Market
300 Court Ave
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The Des Moines farmers market is huge! Every Saturday May-October, 7 am-noon. Lots of local vendors of all varities. Our favorite food spot is the papusa stand!
If you're looking for some outdoor exercise there is a beautiful trail circling the lake; and the trail is a part of the metro trail system.
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Gray's Lake Park
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If you're looking for some outdoor exercise there is a beautiful trail circling the lake; and the trail is a part of the metro trail system.
Awesome park right next to our townhouse. You can access the bike trail from the park. There is a playground, tennis courts, and baseball field.
Colby Park
6900 School St
Awesome park right next to our townhouse. You can access the bike trail from the park. There is a playground, tennis courts, and baseball field.
This is a local t-shirt shop that has lots of Iowa and Midwest inspired apparel. It’s one of the coolest places to grab a fun T-shirt and souvenirs. It’s a must see!!
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RAYGUN
505 E Grand Ave
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This is a local t-shirt shop that has lots of Iowa and Midwest inspired apparel. It’s one of the coolest places to grab a fun T-shirt and souvenirs. It’s a must see!!

Arts & Culture

Yes! We have art too; check it out!
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Des Moines Art Center
4700 Grand Ave
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Yes! We have art too; check it out!

Drinks & Nightlife

This is a great live music venue. There's a show almost every night with a variety of music. Check out their website for more information.
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Wooly's
504 E Locust St
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This is a great live music venue. There's a show almost every night with a variety of music. Check out their website for more information.
This is one of our regular spots. Laid back atmosphere and good people.
Ducktail Lounge
1809 86th St
This is one of our regular spots. Laid back atmosphere and good people.
Awesome bar that is LGBTQ friendly and lots of fun! They have drag shows every weekend and electronic music always playing!
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The Garden Nightclub
525 E Grand Ave
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Awesome bar that is LGBTQ friendly and lots of fun! They have drag shows every weekend and electronic music always playing!