Guidebook for Des Moines

Brooke
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 Ave
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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.
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 Ave
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It's so delightful! Superb coffee. No internet. You can sit out back if it's warm!
Vegan and vegetarian options! There is internet here.
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 St
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Best restaurant in town! Another location is right by my place around 30th and Ingersoll.
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Centro
1003 Locust St
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Best croissants! Closed Sunday. Can get really crowded, so go early!
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La Mie Bakery
841 42nd St
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Best 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 Ave
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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.
Delicious dairy and vegan options with generous portions.
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Black Cat Ice Cream
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Delicious dairy and vegan options with generous portions.
Good vegan options, delicious overall and near my place. Open late.
Krunkwich Ramen House
2721 Ingersoll Ave
Good 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 Ave
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Chocolate and coffee and sometimes live music at night. Need I say more?
Just opened at looks fantastic!
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Harbinger
2724 Ingersoll Ave
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Just 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 St
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Drinks 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 St
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Best coffee in Des Moines. Great wifi, funky atmosphere, vegan pastries!
Organic coffee, amazing owner.
Corazon Coffee Roasters
516 Elm St
Organic 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
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Has a TON of beers on tap from all over the world. Nice outdoor seating area in the summer.
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The Iowa Taproom
215 E 3rd St
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Confluence
525 17th St
A group of bike riders meet here (on Tuesdays?)
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Exile Brewing Company
1514 Walnut St
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A group of bike riders meet here (on Tuesdays?)
Near my place there are some funky shops and bars
Ingersoll Avenue
Ingersoll Avenue
Near my place there are some funky shops and bars

Entertainment & Activities

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Des Moines Social Club
900 Mulberry St
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Shopping

Hilarious store-perfect for witty Iowa/Midwest souvenirs
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RAYGUN
505 E Grand Ave
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Hilarious store-perfect for witty Iowa/Midwest souvenirs
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Target
5901 Douglas Ave
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Funky Finds Vintage & Retro
1731 Grand Ave
Funky shops. Walkable area. Fun! Farmers market Thursdays evenings through end of September.
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Valley Junction
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Funky shops. Walkable area. Fun! Farmers market Thursdays evenings through end of September.

Arts & Culture

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Pappajohn Sculpture Park
1330 Grand Ave
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Cheap student tickets
Des Moines Symphony
1011 Locust St
Cheap student tickets
For all your activism needs
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Kapitol ng Estado ng Iowa
1007 E Grand Ave
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For all your activism needs

Parks & Nature

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Gray's Lake Park
2101 Fleur Dr
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Getting 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 public transportation central terminal
Dart Central Station
620 Cherry St
DART public transportation central terminal