Local Bites
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Local Bites, Not Your Average Food Court, is located in the Greater Des Moines Partnership Building and is open Monday-Friday 7am-2pm.
Local Bites is located in the Walnut Loop Neighborhood in the Greater Des Moines Partnership Building -Lower Level
Breakfast
Monday-Friday 8:30am-10:30am
Lunch
Monday-Friday 11am-2pm.
9 affordable culinary concepts under one roof! Amazing breakfast and lunch options to eat in the food court or take it to go!
06/07/2026
This next 2-3 weeks at your Local Farmers Markets…you can find Garlic Scapes!
If you haven’t tried them yet…it will be a treat!
05/28/2026
Local Bites recommended by Restaurant Guru!
05/23/2026
The Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market vendor family is one of the most impressive I have been a part of in the past 30 plus years!
05/23/2026
Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market was amazing today…all my favorite vendors sold out today!
05/08/2026
We are open this Saturday from 9am-2pm!
04/30/2026
Congratulations! So glad the newfound partnership will give you a NEW chapter to your culinary journey!
Panka Peruvian Restaurant staying open with new ownership partner The restaurant on Ingersoll Avenue in Des Moines had announced on social media that it would close this month.
04/27/2026
The B & B Market Double Cheeseburger was a hit today! Limited time only! Working on our Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market Empanada Menu!
Vote for your favorites:
Argentinian, Graziano, Ham & Cheese, Smoked Brisket, Smoked Roast, Smoked Chicken and Spinach & Ricotta Cheese!
04/12/2026
Nanna's Kitchen and Local Bites Marketplace are excited to be joining the 2026 Sparks DSM Business Incubator Cohort!
We will be a the Saturday Farmer’s Market on select dates introducing our Sourdough Empanadas, Pizza and other Sourdough Treats!
Meet the 2026 Spark DSM Business Incubator Cohort!
The 2026 Spark DSM cohort has been selected, supporting 28 entrepreneurs with hands-on experience, education and mentorship to grow their businesses. Many will be featured at this season’s Downtown Farmers’ Market, World Food & Music Festival and Out to Lunch series.
The 2026 cohort represents a diverse group of entrepreneurs across food, retail, wellness and service-based businesses. Learn more: https://www.dsmpartnership.com/the-partnership/news-and-stories/news/spark-dsm-business-incubator-selects-2026-cohort
Spark DSM is presented by Principal Financial Group Foundation in association with the Evelyn K. Davis Center For Working Families.
02/05/2026
Visit us this Saturday to collect Mica's exceptional Homemade Sourdough Argentinian Empanadas accompanied by her freshly prepared chimichurri.
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Address
700 Locust Street
Des Moines, IA
50309
Opening Hours
| Monday | 11am - 2pm |
| Tuesday | 11am - 2pm |
| Wednesday | 11am - 2pm |
| Thursday | 11am - 2pm |
| Friday | 11am - 2pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 4pm |