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"Start with a coffee at Zanzibar's Coffee Adventure, the capital city’s “first and best coffee shop,” where, she says, “you can always find a cast of regulars” while smelling freshly-roasted beans." - Marguerite Imbert
Art-filled coffee shop with in-house roasting & breakfast
2723 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312 Get directions
$1–10
Restaurant · Des Moines
Laid-back eatery with patio, playground, fire pit, burgers & BBQ
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Chicago-style deep-dish & thin-crust pizzas, pasta, sandwiches
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Australian cafe & bakery with Counter Culture coffee & full bar
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Italian restaurant · Des Moines
Modern Italian with North African influence; pasta & seafood
Bakery · Des Moines
French bakery with artisanal breads, pastries, sandwiches, & more
Steak house · Des Moines
Prime cuts of beef & seafood with extensive wine list
Iconic South Side pizza spot with renowned onion rings
Upscale dining with on-site garden, extensive wine cellar, and inventive dishes
Bar · Des Moines
Casual drinking spot with friendly bartenders, karaoke, and pool
Caribbean & West African flavors, crafted cocktails, patio seating
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