Fong's Pizza ★ 4.3
The most reliable late-night food stop in Des Moines, Fong's serves its Chinese-tiki inspired pizzas until 02:00 on Friday and Saturday nights.
The Contrary is a bar late-night spot in East Village, Des Moines.
Editorially verified June 26, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Address: 503 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309
The most reliable late-night food stop in Des Moines, Fong's serves its Chinese-tiki inspired pizzas until 02:00 on Friday and Saturday nights.
The horror-themed East Village burger bar operates until 23:00 on weekends, making it the best full burger stop at the later end of the evening.
The most reliable late-night food stop in Des Moines, Fong's serves its Chinese-tiki inspired pizzas until 02:00 on Friday and Saturday nights.
The horror-themed East Village burger bar operates until 23:00 on weekends, making it the best full burger stop at the later end of the evening.
The German bierhalle keeps serving pretzels, bratwurst and schnitzel until late on weeknights and into the small hours on Friday and Saturday.
The 150-tap craft beer bar operates until 01:00-02:00 and while the kitchen is primarily bar snacks in the late hours, the beer quality remains constant.