$$Downtown Des Moines
Modern American
Rated 4.6 out of 5 on Google
Chill restaurant offering vegan, gluten-free & vegetarian fare, plus cocktails & draft beer.
909 Locust St Ste. 103, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
Vegetarian Restaurants in Des Moines
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Restaurants whose name, cuisine or description mentions vegetarian. We match the words in the listing and don't check menus, so call ahead, especially for an allergy. Hungry now? See restaurants open now.
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$$Multiple Locations
Vegetarian
Rated 4.8 out of 5 on Google
4801 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA
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How does this page choose vegetarian restaurants in Des Moines?
It lists Des Moines-area restaurants whose name, cuisine or description mentions the diet, for example "vegan" or "gluten-free". That is a keyword match on the listing, not a check of the menu or the kitchen, so call ahead before you go.
Is the gluten-free food on this list safe for celiac disease?
A listing can't tell you that. Call ahead, say it's celiac disease rather than a preference, and ask about shared fryers and prep surfaces.
Where can I find halal food in Des Moines?
Start with the halal list on this page, which shows places that mention halal in their listing. Call ahead to ask how the meat is sourced and whether it shares fryers and prep surfaces with other dishes.
Where can I find kosher food in Des Moines?
Start with the kosher list on this page, which shows places that mention kosher in their listing. Call ahead to ask about supervision and whether dishes share fryers and prep surfaces.
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