Harbinger ★ 4.7
Harbinger's entire cooking philosophy centres on vegetables as primary, proteins as secondary. The market-driven menu shifts almost daily; vegan adaptations
Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, halal and kosher options across Des Moines. including where to go and what to order.
Vegan in Des Moines
HoQ ★ 4.4
HoQ's farm-to-table identity naturally produces a menu with abundant plant-based options. The constantly rotating format driven by what Iowa farms supply
The Breakfast Club ★ 4.1
The East Village all-day breakfast cafe labels its vegan options clearly. The Impossible Sausage and gravy biscuit, vegan-egg scrambles and plant-based hash
Vegetarian in Des Moines
Harbinger ★ 4.7
The most vegetarian-centric fine dining restaurant in Iowa, with a rotating menu built around what the seasonal market produces. No compromises or
La Mie Bakery ★ 4.6
The bakery's core programme of European breads, croissants and pastries is overwhelmingly vegetarian. Quiche and egg-based pastries are the standard
Zanzibar's Coffee Adventure ★ 4.4
A natural fit for vegetarian mornings: Zanzibar's coffee programme is entirely plant-compatible, and the rotating baked goods display includes reliably
Gluten Free in Des Moines
HoQ ★ 4.4
HoQ's farm-to-table cooking produces many naturally gluten-free dishes by default. The rotating menu based on local produce tends toward vegetable
Flying Mango ★ 4.4
Flying Mango's BBQ and Cajun menu offers numerous naturally gluten-free options around smoked proteins, grilled fish and vegetable sides. The kitchen staff
Halal in Des Moines
El Rodeo Taqueria ★ 4.1
The south-side taqueria serves a Muslim-friendly Mexican menu where beef dishes can be halal-sourced on request. Confirm with staff on arrival; the birria
Kosher
Dietary in Des Moines, FAQ
Does Des Moines have good vegetarian or vegan food?
TableJourney's Des Moines dietary chapter covers vegan, vegetarian, gluten_free, halal venues, each editor-picked with what to order and how to ask.