Where to Buy Local in Downtown DSM
Downtown Des Moines is more than just a place to work. It’s home to entertaining shows, like the Broadway series at the Des Moines Civic Center and headliners at the Iowa Events Center. It’s also home to a collection of incredible restaurants, bars, services and shops. If you’re looking for a unique place for dinner or a new boutique to explore, start your search with these local businesses.
Downtown Des Moines Restaurants and Bars
Americana
Featured Item: Champagne Cocktails
Description: Bubbly Betty, Saint V and Basil 75 are just a few of the Effervescent Cocktails available at Americana in the Western Gateway neighborhood.
americanadsm.com
Court Avenue Brewing Company & Restaurant
Featured Item: CABCo Wings
Description: From Noon to 9 p.m. (Dine-in only), celebrate Sunday Funday with low-cost wings at Court Avenue Brewing Company in Historic Court District.
courtavebrew.com
Fong’s Pizza
Featured Item: Fusion Pizza
Description: Stop by the original location of Fong’s Pizza in Downtown DSM to try the Crab Rangoon or Iowan pizza. Gluten-free options like the Fongolian Beef, Polynesian or the Thai Chicken are also available.
fongspizza.com
Gateway Market & Café
Featured Item: Plant-Based / Vegan Items
Description: The Black Bean Burger, Beyond Meat Burger and Tofu Banh Mi await at Gateway Market. Or, try other menu favorites like the Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich, Reuben or Cranberry Chicken Salad Wrap.
gatewaymarket.com
Iowa Taproom
Featured Item: Iowa Beers
Description: You can sample more Iowa-made beers here than anywhere else in the state. There is also a wide variety of upscale bar food on the menu.
iowataproom.com
Kava DSM
Featured Item: Smoothie Bowls
Description: Try out DSM’s first kava bar! Smoothie bowls include the Sunkissed, Coral Reef, Sandcastle, Magic Mermaid, Blue Ocean and Sea Lily.
kavadsm.com
Lucca
Featured Item: Prix Fixe Menu
Description: Enjoy a delectable four course meal with a menu that changes seasonally. The exposed brick walls add to the ambience of this Historic East Village location.
luccadsm.com
Mash + Marrow at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown
Featured Item: Graziano Hot Salami Flatbread
Description: Locally sourced Graziano hot salami is featured on this flatbread from Mash + Marrow inside the Des Moines Marriott Downtown hotel.
marriott.com/content/dam/marriott-digital/mc/us-canada/hws/d/dsmia/en_us/document/assets/mc-dsmia-mash---marrow-menu-20191.pdf
The Stuffed Olive
Featured Item: Martinis
Description: There are more than 20 martinis on the menu. try a new one each time you visit. If you love olives, they also sell freshly stuffed olives by the skewer.
stuffedolivedsm.com
Tupelo Honey
Featured Item: Chicken & Waffles
Description: This restaurant serves scratch-made Southern food, including fried green tomatoes and their classic chicken and waffles.
tupelohoneycafe.com/restaurant/des-moines
Downtown Des Moines Services
DART
Featured Item: Public Transportation
Description: DART provides resources for those who vanpool, walk or bike, connecting people through affordable, convenient service.
ridedart.com
LOCALiQ & Des Moines Register
Featured Item: Digital Marketing Solutions
Description: LOCALiQ uses tools to understand your user’s journey with a combination of reporting, tracking, and analytics.
localiq.com/markets/Iowa
UPS Supply Chain Inc.
Featured Item: Freight Options
Description: UPS Supply Chain Inc. has trusted air freight options to get it where you need it, when you need it and on your budget.
ups-scs.com
Downtown Des Moines Shops
Eden
Featured Item: Luxury Skin Care
Description: Find the best skin care products at Eden and indulge in a little extra self-care.
edeniowa.com
Goldeneye Curations
Featured Item: Brigade Collection
Description: Goldeneye Curations is Des Moines' first vintage and sneaker store.
goldeneyeia.com
Mainframe Studios
Featured Item: First Fridays
Description: Occurring on the first Friday of every month, these themed open studio events are your chance to tour 180 artist studios and enjoy special exhibitions, food and live music. It's a free event.
mainframestudios.org
MARNe
Featured Item: Sustainable Fashion
Description: You can feel good about the brands you're buying at MARNe. They only carry products from sustainable sources with fair-trade practices.
shopmarne.com
Moberg Gallery
Featured Item: Art Consultation, Framing, Installation
Description: Moberg Arts Services offers services personalized for each client, including for the following services: art consultation, framing, site-specific artworks, art collection management, transportation and installation, live painting events, appraisal and restoration, art branding solutions, public art and murals and art exhibitions.
mobergartservices.com
West End Architectural Salvage
Featured Item: Antiques
Description: This is not your average antiques shop. Here you'll find architectural items such as windows, doors, lights and decorative trim that will add character to any home or business.
westendsalvage.com
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Learn more about buying local by visiting dsmpartnership.com/buylocal and make sure to use #DSMlocal when posting about your local products, services or purchases on social media.
Greater Des Moines Partnership
The Greater Des Moines Partnership is the economic and community development organization that serves Greater Des Moines (DSM), Iowa. Together with 23 Affiliate Chambers of Commerce, more than 6,500 Regional Business Members and more than 400 Investors, The Partnership drives economic growth with one voice, one mission and as one region. Through innovation, strategic planning and global collaboration, The Partnership grows opportunity, helps create jobs and promotes DSM as the best place to build a business, a career and a future. Learn more at DSMpartnership.com.