Local Bites

New hours

CyHawk pregame lunch at Local Bites is always a winner!

Closing at 2 today. See everyone tomorrow at 8:30 AM!

We are adding some new hours to the menu! Breakfast from 8:30-10:30 at JJ's (only). Late lunch and Dinner until 8PM at Mama Africa Catering. Whata Pho will be opening extended hours this week as well so swing down for a late lunch or dinner... without breaking the bank.

After World Food & Music Festival, Mama Africa Catering is back at it again for normal hours Tuesday Sept 2.

When it's hot outside, the answer is easy:

✅ Air conditioning
✅ 8 restaurants to choose from
✅ Everyone gets exactly what they want

Grab your coworkers, pick your favorite spot, and meet at the table together for lunch.

https://www.travelmag.com/des-moines-iowa-under-the-radar-restaurant-gems-locals-prefer-to-keep-quiet-2701bf9f/?utm_source=ia&fbclid=IwY2xjawT-mXRwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMWJ2MVU1b3dKTUZyZDFmV0lzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeSIKpxFYWRe1uWGbmmQeddVFA5F_RLs_CJYPajV9N6zJSKv1NzqYmhDJenPQ_aem_zgEV27M1hm04oVtt4r4t2w
One of our own getting some much-deserved press! Whata Pho is the real deal

12 Des Moines, Iowa Under-The-Radar Restaurant Gems Locals Prefer To Keep Quiet Find Des Moines, Iowa restaurant gems locals love, from pho shops and taquerias to Italian favorites, tenderloins, and pizza.

Reminder: Mama Aftica will be closed today in order to support the World Food & Music Festival Try any of our other 7 restaurants!

We’re OPEN today, but we’ll be closing early at 2 PM as we get ready for the 🔥 WORLD FOOD FESTIVAL! 🌍🍽️

🎉 Festival starts TOMORROW at 10 AM!

⚠️ We will NOT be at the restaurant this weekend — come see us at the World Food Festival! ❤️🔥

Want a fun way to support a local artist? Check out these vending machines across DSM! We have one near the elevators. Grab lunch but bring some quarters too!

Mini Art Vending Machines — Mainframe Studios, Des Moines, IA Introducing Mini Art Vending Machines in Downtown Des Moines! Art is popping up all over Downtown Des Moines and you can collect it all, one piece at a time!Mainframe Studios and Operation Downtown, in partnership with the Greater Des Moines Partnership, proudly present an exciting new public art in...

Exciting news local Restauranteur is launching a New Concept in the Center Kiosk!