
Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, halal and kosher options across Des Moines, including where to go and what to order.
Vegan in Des Moines
3 places-
Harbinger
Harbinger's cooking puts vegetables first and proteins second.
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HoQ
HoQ's farm-to-table identity naturally produces a menu with abundant plant-based options.
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The Breakfast Club
The East Village all-day breakfast cafe labels its vegan options clearly.
Vegetarian in Des Moines
3 places-
Harbinger
The most vegetarian-centric fine dining restaurant in Iowa, with a rotating menu of small plates built around what the seasonal market produces.
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La Mie Bakery
The bakery's core programme of European breads, croissants and pastries is overwhelmingly vegetarian.
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Zanzibar's Coffee Adventure
A natural fit for vegetarian mornings: Zanzibar's coffee programme is entirely plant-compatible, and the rotating baked goods display includes reliably
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Gluten Free in Des Moines
2 places-
HoQ
HoQ's farm-to-table cooking produces many naturally gluten-free dishes by default.
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Flying Mango
Flying Mango's BBQ and Cajun menu offers numerous naturally gluten-free options around smoked proteins, grilled fish and vegetable sides.
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 venues, each editor-picked with what to order and how to ask.