Stop in at These 10 New Restaurants in Downtown DSM

With summer is in full swing, Downtown Des Moines activities and events are ramping up! If you’re busy planning which Downtown events to attend, keep in mind these new restaurants in Downtown Des Moines to try while you visit. Whether you’re craving Mexican food, a new breakfast or brunch spot or an Italian restaurant, Downtown Des Moines has a bite for you at one of these new places to eat!

New Restaurants in Downtown DSM 

SingleSpeed Brewery

The newest Downtown Des Moines brewery and taproom is now open, after much anticipation! Its location at 303 Scott Ave., with quick access to the Downtown Des Moines bike trails, makes this a great place to eat or drink before an Iowa Cubs game, after the Downtown Farmers’ Market or as a Sunday Funday destination! A robust food menu paired with their in-house craft brews and a fun outdoor patio will leave you satisfied. Try the “Pesto Watermelon Bites” appetizer and the Umami Burger made with smoked cheddar cheese, black garlic-balsamic aioli, caramelized onions, roasted tomato and crisped Parmesan with Umami seasoning.
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Breakfast Club

The Breakfast Club at 212 E. Third St. is open from 6 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. and it’s got breakfast items like loaded hashbrowns, Monster Cookie Pancakes, coffee cocktails and other cocktails including a Morning Martini and Cranberry Margarita. If you want to try one of the newest breakfast and brunch restaurants in Downtown Des Moines, look no further!
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Chelsie's Courtyard Diner

Open daily at 11 a.m. and within walking distance of Principal Park, give Chelsie’s a try! You’ll find a robust menu ranging from breakfast to quick lunch options including a full salad bar. There are tons of comfort food staples like onion rings, cheese curds and the Baconator BLT. Find a seat on the patio and order a Strawberry Spike Lemonade or Cucumber Mint Martini (pictured below) and enjoy!
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Cinnaholic Cinnamon Roll Store

Also, in the Historic East Village at 505 E. Grand Ave. is Cinnaholic Cinnamon Roll Store. The plant-based Cinnaholic is open from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. daily and offers seasonal items like the Razzle Dazzle Roll featuring chocolate raspberry frosting, homemade brownie bites, chocolate chips and raspberry jam and the Maple Pecan Pie Roll with maple frosting, pecans, pie crumble and caramel sauce. With treats this decadent, pop in for a cinnamon roll as dessert in Downtown Des Moines.
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Fresko

Another new place to eat in Downtown Des Moines is Fresko, a natural food restaurant located at 909 Locust St., Suite 103, Fresko offers vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options like Blackened Salmon, Golden Dragon Street Noodles and the Beet & Goat Cheese Salad. Fresko is open seven days a week with varying hours.
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Hobnob Coffee and Wine Bar

The Hobnob Coffee and Wine Bar is located in the Hotel Fort Des Moines at 1000 Walnut St. The Coffee Bar is open from 6 a.m. until 2 p.m. daily, while the Wine Bar is open from 5 p.m. until Midnight Wednesday through Friday. Try a Matcha Latte featuring Rishi Tea matcha and oat milk, pinot noir or other offerings. LEARN MORE>

Table

It’s baa-aack! But in a new location. The much-loved Table 128 restaurant has made its Downtown Des Moines debut, now located on Southwest 9th Street in the Gray’s Landing neighborhood. Chef Lynn Pritchard brings a beautifully curated menu of mouthwatering dishes from salmon, scallops and stuffed clam to steak tartare. And — rejoice! — those tiny little chocolate chip cookies we know you love are still waiting to treat you on your way out. 
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The Stuffed Olive

Although the location is brand-new, they still have their tried-and-true, impressive list of drinks and martinis to choose from, with almost every flavor under the sun! The Stuffed Olive food menu includes a solid selection of tapas, plus entrées like seared ahi tuna, grilled salmon tacos, poké bowl and build-your-own macaroni and cheese. Don’t forget to order the seasonal cheesecake or Crème Brûlée for dessert!
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Vibrant Coffeehouse + Kitchen

Hello, walk-up coffee window in the Historic East Village! Fill your belly with handcrafted energy drinks, freshly roasted coffee beans and a tasty food menu including all-day breakfast, plus lunch and dinner selections. Bonus: They serve fresh baked goods, too! There’s even an outdoor patio seating area in the back.
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Zavy Kitchen Vietnamese

On East Grand Avenue in the Historic East Village and from the makers of Pho Real Kitchen and Bar, this new culinary adventure serves up yummy Vietnamese fare like pho, beef stew and tapioca crab noodle soup. Oh, and did we mention they also serve milk teas, Vietnamese coffee drinks and smoothies too? Sip, sip, hooray!
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More Downtown Des Moines (DSM) restaurants are opening all the time. Don’t miss out on bakeries, brunch, breakfast, lunch, dinner, pizza, seafood, bars and breweries in downtown. Here’s the in on where to eat locally in Downtown Des Moines.