Jamie's Guidebook
Food Scene
Amazing atmosphere and delicious food! One of my very favorite restaurants!
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Flying Mango
4345 Hickman RdAmazing atmosphere and delicious food! One of my very favorite restaurants!
The Dam Pub
2710 Beaver AveThe food is to die for! Also the best service and drink menu!
Drake Diner
1111 25th StLocal favorite! The best breakfast!
Christopher's
2816 Beaver AveClassic Beaverdale spot! dress up or down. Delicious!
Curbin Cuisine
1325 Beaver AveHealthy options and also guilty pleasure food! Very relaxed restaurant
Waveland Cafe
4708 University AveSmall and busy but super great breakfast menu
Great place to grab a drink and on occasion hear an amazing band! Yummy food too!
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Star Bar
2811 Ingersoll AveGreat place to grab a drink and on occasion hear an amazing band! Yummy food too!
Snookies Malt Shop
1810 Beaver AveA true neighborhood summertime treat!
University Library Cafe
3506 University AveGreat beer selection and delicious food
New to the neighborhood but a great spot so far! Interesting menu! Sit at the bar or grab a table in the open atmosphere
Motley School Tavern
1903 Beaver AveNew to the neighborhood but a great spot so far! Interesting menu! Sit at the bar or grab a table in the open atmosphere
Perfect spot to watch the game and eat comfort foods
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Saints Pub + Patio Beaverdale
4041 Urbandale AvePerfect spot to watch the game and eat comfort foods
Fong's on Forest
3018 Forest AveUnique pizza and super delicious! Crab rangoon egg rolls are a must
Jethro's BBQ
3100 Forest AveA must if you enjoy BBQ! Great specials and happy hour deals
All you can eat delicious buffet and all you can drink mimosas/bloody marys! Bombshell Brunch about $30 each. Totally worth it!
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Americana
1312 Locust StAll you can eat delicious buffet and all you can drink mimosas/bloody marys! Bombshell Brunch about $30 each. Totally worth it!
Amazing summer patio! Great brunch with all you can drink options. Pretty relaxed atmosphere.
Gilroy's Kitchen + Pub + Patio
1238 8th StAmazing summer patio! Great brunch with all you can drink options. Pretty relaxed atmosphere.
Beaverdale Confections
2641 Beaver AveDelicious treats galore
Adult Beverages
Cooney's Tavern Beaverdale
3708 Beaver AveCash Only Bar
Coffee
Grounds for Celebration
2709 Beaver AveCoffee! Yes!
Friedrichs Coffee
4126 University AveOnly a few blocks away! Coffee!
Starbucks
909 Locust StCoffee!
Zanzibar's Coffee Adventure
2723 Ingersoll AveTotally worth the crowd! Soooo great!
Smokey Row Coffee Co.
1910 Cottage Grove AveCoffee, food and a great atmosphere. Patio too!
Sightseeing
A Des Moines must! My only advice....go early and beat the crowd
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Farmers Market
231-299 Water StA Des Moines must! My only advice....go early and beat the crowd
Great farmer's market in the summer! Usually on Thursday nights. Fun bars and great local shops.
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Valley Junction
Great farmer's market in the summer! Usually on Thursday nights. Fun bars and great local shops.
Neighborhoods
Beaverdale
One of the best neighborhoods in DM