Guidebook for Des Moines
Food Scene
Eatery A
2932 Ingersoll Avebest happy hour in DSM- half off all wine and pizza 3pm to 6pm
Sakari Sushi Lounge
2605 Ingersoll AveScenic Route Bakery
350 E Locust StCeviche Bar
223 E Walnut St Cuban
Cheese Bar
2925 Ingersoll AveAmericana
1312 Locust Stbest brunch in DSM!
Open Sesame
313 E Locust StLebanese
La Mie Bakery
841 42nd St French bakery
Mi Patria Ecuadorian Restaurant
1410 22nd StEcuadorian
Tumea & Sons
1501 SE 1st StItalian- family owned and my favorite restaurant in all of DSM.
Alba Restaurant
524 E 6th StDrinks & Nightlife
Beechwood Lounge
416 E Walnut St my favorite casual dive bar
upscale rooftop bar in the AC Hotel with craft cocktails
9 Einheimische empfehlen
The Republic on Grand
401 E Grand Aveupscale rooftop bar in the AC Hotel with craft cocktails
The continental
407 E Locust St tapas and craft cocktails
The Lift
222 4th St small, chill bar near Court Ave. where many other bars are located
Fong's Pizza
223 4th StTiki vibe with pizza and tropical drinks
Essentials
Walgreens
606 Walnut StPrice Chopper
3425 Ingersoll AveHy-Vee
420 Court AveNew location/open market style grocery store- has a bar as well!
Gateway Market
2002 Woodland AveAlso has a great cafe!
Getting Around
Ingersoll Ave / 29th St, DSM station
Veridian Credit Union
2005 Ingersoll AveParks & Nature
Gray’s Lake Park
2101 Fleur DrArts & Culture
Des Moines Art Center
4700 Grand AveEntertainment & Activities
Fleur Cinema
4545 Fleur Dr