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Nourished
1139 24th St ~ :
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Fast food, Delivery, Take-out -- Additional Info: Vegetarian and vegan takeaway and delivery offering a range of salad bowls, chilled pasta, buddha bowls and more. Menu is posted every Thursday at noon and changes weekly, orders can be placed until noon on Sunday. Most vegetarian dishes can be made vegan when modified. Pickup available Wednesday between 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm. Additional information and details can be found on business website. Wed 5:00pm-6:30pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Ritual Cafe
1301 Locust St Ste D (at 13th and Grand) ~ : +1-515-288-4872
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Organic, Take-out, Breakfast -- Additional Info: Coffeehouse serves fair trade coffee, smoothies, and other hot and cold beverages; soy and rice milk available for extra charge. Specialty is natural non-dairy fruit smoothies made with hemp nut. Also light breakfast foods, sandwiches, and salads. Live music on weekends. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Fri 8:00am-3:00pm, Sat 9:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

A Dong
1511 High St ~ : +1-515-284-5632
Moderate -- Chinese, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Vietnamese, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Has a vegetarian menu also available - NOTE to ask kitchen to leave out fish sauce, etc. Large portions. Vietnamese music is played, silk hangings and buddha statues decoration. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Thu 11:00am-10:30pm, Fri 11:00am-11:00pm, Sat 11:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

All Phở You
4120 University Ave (at Uptown Center) ~ : +1-515-279-4711
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Vietnamese, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Vietnamese restaurant with vegan pho, vegan banh mi, vegan fried rice, vegan lo mein, and vegan spring rolls. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Tue 10:30am-9:00pm, Thu-Sat 10:30am-9:00pm, Sun 10:30am-8:00pm -- Rating: 2.5 Happycow(s)

Big Grove Brewery
555 17th St, Unit 300 ~ : +1-515-212-3598
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Western, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Brewery with several vegan food options. Specify vegan when ordering, as some dishes may have a non-vegan form. Vegan choices include a pretzel, hummus board, sweet potato fries, salads, tofu poke bowl, the Impossible Burger, and cauliflower wings. Items with a vegan option are clearly labeled on the menu. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Thu 11:00am-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-10:00pm, Sun 11:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Blaze Pizza
300 MLK Jr Pwky ~ : +1-515-518-1393
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Pizza, Italian, Fast food, Take-out, Gluten-free, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Mon-Thu 11:00am-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-12:00am, Sun 11:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Blue Sushi Sake Grill
316 Court Ave ~ : +1-515-379-6800
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Japanese, Beer/Wine, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 11:00am-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-11:30pm, Sun 12:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Bubba
200 10th St ~ : +1-515-257-4744
Expensive -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Beer/Wine, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. An upscale southern comfort food restaurant. The succotash stuffed chiles rellenos is vegan by default, and some sides and salads can be made vegan. Mon-Thu 11:00am-10:00pm, Fri 11:00am-11:00pm, Sat 4:00pm-11:00pm, Sun 10:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Campbells's Nutrition
4040 University Ave ~ : +1-515-277-6351
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, American, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Cafe and grocery store. Food menu has vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Store sells supplements and natural medicine and various vegan foodstuff. Naturopath on staff. Mon-Sat 9:00am-6:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-4:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Centro
1003 Locust St ~ : +1-515-248-1780
Expensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Italian, Beer/Wine, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Upscale Italian-inspired restaurant. Tofu gnocchi is vegan, and some appetizers are vegan or can be - ask. Tofu scramble on the breakfast menu. Mon-Thu 11:00am-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-11:00pm, Sun 10:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Ceviche Bar
223 E Walnut St ~ : +1-515-770-9795
Expensive -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Western, Beer/Wine, Cuban, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Small upscale restaurant specializing in Cuban food and inventive cocktails. Serves vegan paella and a plantain-based vegan entree. Occasionally they host “vegan night” where they offer some additional vegan items. Mon 11:00am-9:00pm, Tue 11:00am-10:00pm, Wed 11:00am-12:00am, Thu-Sat 11:00am-2:00am -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Chipotle
3737 Merle Hay Rd ~ : +1-515-974-4300
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Fast food, Delivery, Take-out, Mexican, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 10:30am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Clyde's Fine Diner
111 E Grand Ave Ste 111 ~ : +1-515-243-3686
Moderate -- Lacto, American, Beer/Wine, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Re-imagined diner food in a downtown setting. Menu has a few vegan options, including a beet reuben sandwich. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Sat 4:00pm-9:00pm, Thu-Sat 11:00am-2:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Company
309 Court Ave ~ : +1-515-282-2739
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Beer/Wine, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Downtown beer brewery with full kitchen. Vegetarian burrito, falafel sandwich, and colossus salad all can be made vegan with slight modifications. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 11:00am-12:00am, Fri 11:00am-12:30am, Sat 10:00am-12:30am -- Rating: Not rated yet

Dough Co. Pizza
2330 University Ave ~ : +1-515-630-0796
Moderate -- Lacto, American, Pizza, Italian, Delivery, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Specializes in New York style pizza, several of which can be made vegan by request, as well as a grinder sandwich, breadsticks (ask to use vgan margarine), and salads. Has vegan cheese and impossible sausage. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 11:00am-8:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Drake Diner
1111 25th St ~ : +1-515-277-1111
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Retro style diner. For vegans has the Impossible burger, steamed veggies and salads. NOTE: Portobello burger reported to not be vegan friendly, as well as the mushroom appetizers. Mon-Sat 7:00am-11:00pm, Sun 7:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Eatery A
2932 Ingersoll Ave ~ : +1-515-282-8085
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Pizza, Mediterranean, Beer/Wine, Fusion, Middle Eastern, African, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Mediterranean-North African fusion with wood fired pizza. Some sides can be made vegan, and you could get a pizza or salad made vegan - ask your server. Offers vegan cheese. Mon-Thu 3:00pm-11:00pm, Fri-Sat 10:00am-12:00am, Sun 10:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Either Or
6222 Grand Ave ~ : +1-515-214-1831
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Fusion, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant offering a few vegan items such as cauliflower wings, salads, and sandwiches. NOTE: Ask for the vegan options. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 11:00am-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-11:00pm, Sun 11:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

El Bait Shop
200 Southwest 2nd St ~ : +1-515-284-1970
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Beer/Wine, Mexican, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Beer bar with almost 150 beers on tap. Vegetarian burrito can be made vegan by ordering without the sour cream (served on the side), also offers the Beyond burger. Hip downtown spot. NOTE: Reported May 2023 to have limited vegan options – please send updates to HappyCow. Outdoor seating. Mon-Sun 11:00am-2:00am -- Rating: Not rated yet

El Michoacano Ice Cream and Mexican Food
2922 Merle Hay Rd ~ : +1-515-277-1826
Inexpensive -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Mexican, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Owner has a vegan daughter that is often working the cash register. Menu states to "ask us about vegan/vegetarian options". They can make almost anything vegan. They have soy cheese and soy meat products. Accepts credit cards. -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Fernando's Mexican Grill
2650 University Ave ~ : +1-515-255-3700
Moderate -- Lacto, Fast food, Delivery, Take-out, Mexican, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Counter-service Mexican eatery offering vegan options for rice & beans, burritos, tacos, and vegan chorizo. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sat 11:00am-8:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Flora
909 Robert D Ray Dr ~ : +1-515-323-6288
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Indian, Mediterranean, Beer/Wine, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Cafe inside Des Moines Botanical Center. Has a full bar. Do not have to pay the entry fee to the botanical center in order to eat here. Vegan choices may include chickpea curry stew, tandori tofu, Mediterranean bowl with falafel, vegetables, couscous, salad, soup, hummus. Uses local produce. Accepts credit cards. Wed-Sun 11:00am-2:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Fong's Pizza
223 4th St ~ : +1-515-323-3333
Moderate -- Lacto, American, Pizza, Italian, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Asian, Fusion, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. One of a few outlets serving pizzas with Asian influence, as well as traditional pizza varieties. Lists a couple of vegan pizzas (with vegan cheese), or you could build your own pie. Note the whole wheat crust contains honey. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 11:00am-12:00am, Fri-Sat 11:00am-3:00am, Sun 11:00am-12:00am -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Fresko
909 Locust St, Unit 103 ~ : +1-515-630-7009
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Mediterranean, Mexican, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant offering a mushroom burger, chorizo seitan tacos, and a selection of sides. Reservations required. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 11:00am-9:00pm, Fri 11:00am-11:00pm, Sat 10:00am-11:00pm, Sun 10:00am-8:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Gursha Ethiopian Grill
2316 University Ave ~ : +1-612-207-1341
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Delivery, Take-out, African, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Fast counter service Ethiopian that offers take-out and delivery. All veggie entrees are vegetarian and vegan friendly. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Thu 11:00am-8:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-9:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-7:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Harbinger
2724 Ingersoll Ave ~ : +1-515-244-1314
Expensive -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, American, Thai, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Upscale small plate eatery with a Thai influenced menu. Reported to have a separate vegan menu. Wed-Sun 4:00pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

HoQ
303 E 5th St ~ : +1-515-244-1213
Expensive -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. A farm-to-table restaurant with a rotating menu that always includes at least one vegan option, or vegetarian option that can be made vegan. Staff will assist you. Mon-Sat 11:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Hummus Mediterranean Grill
2650 University Ave ~ : +1-515-369-4063
Moderate -- Lacto, Mediterranean, Fast food, Delivery, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Mediterranean restaurant with falafel and a few vegetable items as vegan choices. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 11:00am-2:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

India Star
5514 Douglas Ave ~ : +1-515-279-2118
Moderate -- Lacto, Indian, Buffet, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Catering, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Northern Indian food with menu items marked if vegetarian or vegan. Lunch is buffet, dinner a la carte menu. Pleasant atmosphere. Mon-Sat 11:30am-2:00pm, 5:00pm-9:30pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Kathmandu
7229 Apple Valley Dr, Windsor Heights ~ : +1-515-255-1270
Moderate -- Lacto, Indian, Nepalese, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Small place off the beaten path specializing in Indo-Nepali cuisine. Staff is aware of veganism and vegetarianism and states that there are approx. 10 vegan choices on the menu. Relocated from 4121 SE 14th St. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Sun 11:00am-2:00pm, 5:00pm-9:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Lazize
3800 Merle Hay Rd (at Merle Hay Mall) ~ : +1-515-250-5703
Inexpensive -- Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Mediterranean eatery having the usual veggie items like falafel, hummus, baba ghanoush. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sat 11:00am-8:00pm, Sun 11:00am-5:00pm -- Rating: 1 Happycow(s)

Lua Brewing
1525 High St ~ : +1-515-630-5311
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Western, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Gluten-free, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Brewery with a separate vegan and dairy-free menu that includes fried tofu bites, avocado toast, and the Impossible Burger. Please note that the kitchen closes one hour earlier than the taproom. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 11:00am-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-11:00pm, Sun 11:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Lucky Lotus
2721 Ingersoll Ave ~ : +1-515-262-8488
Moderate -- Ovo, Thai, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Thai food eatery offering a selection of labeled vegan dishes and additional ones that can be made vegan upon request: appetizers, noodles, curry, pad thai, and stir fries. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sat 11:00am-3:00pm, 5:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Main Street Cafe & Bakery
801 Grand Avenue Ste 370 (at 8th) ~ : +1-515-282-2796
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Italian, Take-out, Bakery, Honey, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Bakery and lunch spot offering a vegan wrap and salads. Always has at least one vegan soup option. Also offering a veggie burger (clarify with staff if it is vegan. Acai bowls and smoothies are vegan or can be made vegan upon request. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 6:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Malo
900 Mulberry St ~ : +1-515-244-5000
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Mexican, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. An upscale, hip Mexican spot with vegan tacos, such as crispy onion & avocado with vegan crema, and a portobello taco which can be vegan upon request. Many sides can be made vegan or are vegan by default. Servers are very helpful and knowledgeable. Mon-Thu 11:00am-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-11:00pm, Sun 10:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Mullets
1300 SE First St ~ : +1-515-244-1443
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, American, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Honey, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Bar & restaurant offering a few vegan items such as vegan brunch, vegan chorizo hash, vegan steak & eggs, vegan skillet, pizzas, Impossible burger and sides. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 7:00am-2:00pm, Fri-Sun 7:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Noodles & Company
5840 Douglas Ave ~ : +1-515-278-4294
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, International, Italian, Fast food, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 11:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Oh Sushi
2815 Beaver Ave ~ : +1-515-859-6146
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Japanese, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Japanese restaurant with labeled vegan options, including sushi, edamame, seaweed salad, house salad, and five labeled vegan sushi rolls. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sat 5:00am-9:00pm, 11:30am-2:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Open Sesame
313 E Locust St ~ : +1-515-288-3151
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Middle Eastern, Lebanese, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Cozy Lebanese restaurant with many vegetarian and vegan choices such as hummus, baba ganouj, and stuffed grape leaves for starters. Falafel and vegetarian plate for dinner - be sure to ask for no dairy. Tue-Sat 11:00am-2:00pm, Tue-Thu 5:30pm-8:00pm, Fri-Sat 5:30pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Panka Peruvian Restaurant
2708 Ingersoll Ave, Unit 200 ~ : +1-515-244-1430
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, International, Delivery, Take-out, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Peruvian restaurant with vegan dishes clearly marked on the menu. Staff is helpful and knowledgeable. Reservations required. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Sat 11:00am-2:00pm, Tue-Thu 5:00pm-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 5:00pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Parlor
4041 Urbandale Ave ~ : +1-515-274-1293
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Pizza, Italian, Take-out, Gluten-free, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Detroit style pizza joint with labeled vegan items. Includes curry cauliflower starter, pizza with vegan cheese and vegan sausage and vegan sorbet for dessert. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Thu 2:00pm-11:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-12:00am, Sun 11:00am-8:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Pho Real Kitchen & Bar
200 Fourth St ~ : +1-515-630-3552
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Vietnamese, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Vietnamese restaurant serving Vietnamese dishes, pan-Asian dishes, and bubble tea. Has vegan options clearly marked on the menu, including vegan pho and drinks with oat milk. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Tue 11:00am-9:00pm, Wed 4:00pm-9:00pm, Thu 11:00am-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-2:00am, Sun 11:00am-8:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Plain Talk Books & Coffee
602 E Grand Ave ~ : +1-515-243-0815
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, American, Delivery, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Book store and cafe with a separate vegan menu that uses Herbivorous Butcher meats and cheeses. Options include soups, salads and sandwiches such as BLTs, breakfast sandwiches, grilled cheese and chickpea tuna melt. Mon-Sat 7:00am-7:00pm, Sun 7:00am-4:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Railroad Bill's Dining Car
621 Des Moines St ~ : +1-515-243-0247
Inexpensive -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, American, Take-out, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. This diner introduced an extensive, separate vegan menu in 2018 offering all-day breakfast and brunch foods. Choices include tofu scramble, french toast, tempeh bacon, breakfast sausage, breakfast sandwich, biscuits and gravy, salads, and a lunch veggie burger (ask for vegan patty). Staff is knowledgeable about the vegan items. Mon-Sun 7:00am-2:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Sakari Sushi Lounge
2605 Ingersoll Ave ~ : +1-515-288-3381
Moderate -- Ovo, Japanese, Take-out, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Sushi and Japanese food. Will provide separate vegan menu on request. Choices include veggie gyoza, edamame, 4 house rolls, 4 specialty rolls plus teriyaki don, vegetable yakisoba, and a bento box. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 11:00am-2:00pm, Mon-Thu 5:00pm-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 5:00pm-11:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Thai Flavors
2301 Ingersoll Ave, Unit 500 ~ : +1-515-776-7201
Moderate -- Ovo, Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Fast food, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Thai restaurant with vegan choices. Menu includes vegetable pot stickers, edamame, tofu delight, clear broth vegetable soup, tofu glass noodle salad, various vegetable sushi rolls and more. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 11:00am-2:00pm, Mon-Thu 5:00pm-9:00pm, Fri 5:00pm-10:00pm, Sat 12:00pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 2.5 Happycow(s)

The Breakfast Club
212 E Third St ~ : +1-515-280-5251
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Honey, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Breakast/Brunch restaurant with vegan options clearly marked on the menu. Choose from homestyle biscuit with Impossible Sausage and gravy, loaded hashbrowns, avocado toast, Impossible Burger, overnight oats, quinoa with Just Egg and Impossible Sausage, and more. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 6:00am-2:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

The Grateful Chef
1938 SE 6th St ~ : +1-515-559-4952
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Raw, Take-out, Fusion, Gluten-free, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Offers frozen meals and grab & go offerings. Items include chickpea salad wraps & sandwiches, chia pudding, salads, featured vegan specials. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Tue 10:00am-3:00pm, Wed-Thu 10:00am-6:00pm, Fri 10:00am-3:00pm, Sat 10:00am-1:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

The Walnut
1417 Walnut St ~ : +1-515-282-1000
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Fast food, Beer/Wine, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Offers a sweet & spicy vegan bowl, vegan tacos, veggie philly (ask for no cheese or cream cheese), portobello and peso sandwich without Swiss, sweet maui onion potato chips and grilled asparagus. Tue-Thu 11:00am-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-11:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Vietnam Cafe
3800 Merle Hay d ~ : +1-515-252-8713
Inexpensive -- Chinese, Asian, Vietnamese, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Vietnam and Chinese food but will make to order dishes using tofu in place of meat, or ask for vegan pho and spring rolls. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sat 10:00am-9:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-5:30pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Zavy Kitchen
111 E Grand Ave, Ste 101 ~ : +1-515-515-9289
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Asian, Vietnamese, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Modern Vietnamese cuisine from the owners of Pho Real Kitchen & Bar. Vegan choices may include tofu spring rolls, pho, vermicelli bowl (bún chay). Accepts credit cards. Mon 11:00am-9:30pm, Wed-Thu 11:00am-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-10:30pm, Sun 11:00am-8:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Zombie Burger
300 E Grand Ave ~ : +1-515-244-9292
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Fast food, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Zombie-themed, burger and shake place but with two vegan burgers on the menu called the Negan and the Undead Glen plus there are salads and a chili that can be made vegan, as well as fried Brussels sprouts appetizer. If ordering a different burger, make sure to request the vegan bun. Multiple locations. Outdoor seating. Mon-Thu 11:00am-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-11:00pm, Sun 11:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Cinnaholic
505 E Grand Ave, Ste 101 (at E 5th St) ~ : +1-515-644-7491
Inexpensive -- Bakery -- Additional Info: Mon-Sun 10:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

MARNe
350 E Locust St Ste 101 ~ :
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Small boutique selling primarily women’s clothing as well as a few skincare products and small home goods. All vegan. Order online, or in-person starting June. -- Rating: Not rated yet

New World Kitchen
1620 Pleasant St (at 16th) ~ : +1-515-202-8315
Inexpensive -- Take-out -- Additional Info: 100% vegan meal prep & products made from scratch using whole food ingredients. Pre-order through website for pick up weekly. Menu changes weekly and is released Tuesday mornings, and ordering is open Tuesday-Thursday. Pick up is the following Monday from 5-6:30 pm at the Mickle Center Kitchen. Accepts credit cards. Mon 5:00pm-6:30pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

THE COLLECTIVE
3523 6th Ave Suite 101 ~ :
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Vegan store selling sustainably living products including home goods, bath and body care, and kitchen supplies. Jar library available for buying bulk shampoo, conditioner, soap, laundry powder, tooth powder, etc. Relocated from 340 SW 5th St Ste 122. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Wed-Fri 11:00am-6:00pm, Sat 10:00am-4:00pm, Sun 11:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Thistle's Summit
340 SW 5th St #122 ~ : +1-319-535-3832
Inexpensive -- Bakery, Gluten-free -- Additional Info: Plant-based bakery and catering with vegan and gluten-free baked goods. Includes oatmeal cream pies (OCP's), snickerdoodle creams, sea salt tahini chocolate chip cookies and rotating treats. The shop also sells all vegan and gluten-free culinary products such as seasoning salts, snacks, herbal teas and cruelty-free home goods. Focus on supporting small makers and LGBTQ creators. The space is shared with Ash Gravity Astrology who is available by appointment only for astrology readings. Thu-Sat 8:00am-2:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Veggie Thumper - Food Truck
Des Moines area ~ : +1-515-867-7253
Inexpensive -- Take-out -- Additional Info: Mobile truck providing locally sourced organic vegan cuisine. Check its webpage for location & time updates. Menu offers items like nachos, vegan crab cakes and ribs, chick’n & waffles, chili carrot dogs. Does events and catering. -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Big Acai - Truck
Des Moines area ~ :
-- Take-out -- Additional Info: Truck selling acai bowls at changing locations - check its facebook for scheduel. Accepts credit cards. -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Black Cat Ice Cream
2511 Cottage Grove Ave ~ : +1-515-720-2672
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Makes ice cream by hand. Usually has a vegan flavor, such as coconut curry with granola or salted caramel coconut. Relocated from 1501 Grand Ave. Tue-Sun 12:00pm-8:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Creme Cupcake
543 28th St ~ : +1-515-288-1050
-- Bakery -- Additional Info: Cupcake shop, with one daily vegan flavor. Tue-Thu 11:00am-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-12:00am -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Divide Hill Roadhouse
1620 Pleasant St (at 5555 St) ~ : +1-515-554-2645
Moderate -- International, Organic, Raw, Juice bar, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Catering, Fusion, Gluten-free, Breakfast -- Additional Info: Plant-based meal prep, sweet treats, catering services and events. The meal prep menu is posted every Wed and orders close every Sun night. Pick-up and delivery Tues between 4pm-6pm. Vegan options include bowls, soups, spreads, juices, frozen and prepared foods, meat alternatives and snacks. -- Rating: Not rated yet

Gateway Market
2002 Woodland Ave ~ : +1-515-243-1754
-- -- Additional Info: Conventional supermarket also offering fresh organic produce, some vegetarian food products, and soy options. Has a cafe with veg-friendly options. Mon-Sun 7:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Horizon Line Coffee
1417 Walnut St ~ :
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Coffee shop and roastery. Offers vegan baked goods: donuts, scones, and cookies. Mon-Fri 7:00am-7:00pm, Sat-Sun 7:00am-5:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Insomnia Cookies
405 Court Ave ~ : +1-515-478-3475
Moderate -- Delivery, Bakery -- Additional Info: Accepts credit cards. Mon-Wed 11:00am-12:00am, Thu-Fri 11:00am-1:00am, Sat 12:00pm-1:00am, Sun 12:00pm-12:00am -- Rating: Not rated yet

Kava DSM
300 W Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy #140 ~ : +1-515-661-2755
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Organic, Juice bar, Take-out, Gluten-free, Honey, Breakfast -- Additional Info: Kava bar serving drinks, smoothie bowls, waffles and ice cream. Offers clearly marked vegan choices that include six types of ice cream flavors, kava mocktails with choice of vegan whip, waffles, plant-based milks for coffee and smoothie bowls. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Thu 8:00am-8:30pm, Fri-Sat 9:00am-9:00pm, Sun 9:00am-7:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Lifestyle Juices
2418 University Ave ~ : +1-515-777-2301
Inexpensive -- Juice bar -- Additional Info: Juice bar serving up fresh, made to order drinks. Mostly vegan except from whey protein and honey. Mon-Fri 10:00am-6:00pm, Sat 10:00am-5:00pm, Sun 11:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Molly's Cupcakes
215 E 3rd St Ste 101 ~ : +1-515-244-0778
-- Bakery -- Additional Info: Bakery with schoolhouse decor. Sells a wide range of baked goods. Has mix and match vegan cupcake options: chocolate and vanilla cupcakes with choice of frosting. Mon 8:00am-9:00pm, Tue-Fri 8:00am-10:00pm, Sat 10:00am-10:00pm, Sun 10:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt
1905 Ingersoll Ave ~ : +1-515-369-5323
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Self-serve frozen yogurt chain with five dairy-free vegan fruit sorbet flavors and vegan-friendly toppings. Mon-Thu 11:00am-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-11:00pm, Sun 11:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Prudent Produce
Central Iowa area ~ : +1-515-367-0302
Inexpensive -- Delivery -- Additional Info: Organic produce home delivery service. Under new ownership from Apr 2017. Accepts credit cards. -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

The Bartender's Handshake
3615 Ingersoll Ave ~ : +1-515-630-3008
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Beer/Wine -- Additional Info: Cocktail bar with 100% vegetarian snack menu and vegan options available upon request. Choices include hummus, pretzels, and Field Roast veggie dog. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 2:00pm-12:00am -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)