Looking for plant-based-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Winchester Public House, The Station on Ingersoll and Nightingale Cocktail, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry plant-based-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Des Moines's Affordable Plant Based Destinations
Discover the vibrant world of budget-friendly plant-based dining across Des Moines, where eating green is both accessible and delicious. This curated selection highlights the city's culinary diversity, featuring everything from hearty American pub fare at The Station on Ingersoll to authentic Italian favorites at Dough Co Pizza. Whether you are looking for a sophisticated evening at Trostel's Greenbriar or a casual bite at Main Street Cafe & Bakery, these local spots offer an impressive range of meat-free options spanning from classic steakhouses to international Thai and Chinese flavors.
30 restaurants in Best Affordable Plant Based Restaurants in Des Moines | Affordable & Plant Based
- Winchester Public House · rated 4/5: 10 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Station on Ingersoll · rated 4/5: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Nightingale Cocktail · rated 4/5: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- G. Mig's 5th Street Pub · rated 4/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Al's Dairy Freeze · rated 4/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Dough Co Pizza · rated 4/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Trostel's Greenbriar · rated 3/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- The Green Olive: 31 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Friedrichs Coffee: 17 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Tasty Tacos: 17 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- El Bait Shop: 14 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Clyde's Fine Diner: 12 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Iowa Beef Steakhouse: 12 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Z'Mariks Noodle Cafe: 12 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Skip's: 11 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Motley School Tavern: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Sakari Sushi Lounge: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Drake Diner: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Grounds For Celebration: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Gameday: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Francie's Bar & Grill: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Urban Cellar: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Scooter's Coffee: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Palmer's Deli: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Zombie Burger & Drink Lab: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Palmer's Deli & Market: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- W-Tao Sushi: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Fresko: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean (often associated with "fresh.
- India Star: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Tom Archer's: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
