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Popular Restaurants & Dining Establishments in Your Area in Des Moines, IA

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Total Listings: 94,332 businesses

Popular Restaurants Categories

Sandwiches & Salads

31,610 listings

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16,349 listings

Chicken

15,000 listings

Fast Food

13,313 listings

Mexican

11,782 listings

Burgers

6,273 listings

Pizza

5 listings

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Top Rated Restaurants

Business	Subcategory	Location	Rating
Subway Des Moines, Iowa's capital, features Subway as a popular dining choice, offering diverse sandwiches and salads. It serves as a community hub, emphasizing fresh, customizable meals and local engagement.	Sandwiches & Salads	Des Moines, IA	★ 4.1
Starbucks Des Moines, Iowa's capital, boasts a vibrant community and rich history. Starbucks enhances the city's coffee culture, serving as a social hub for diverse residents and contributing to the local economy.	Cafes & Coffee Shops	Des Moines, IA	★ 4.1
Starbucks Des Moines, Iowa's capital, boasts a vibrant community and rich history since 1851. Starbucks enhances the local coffee culture, serving as a social hub for residents, students, and professionals alike.	Cafes & Coffee Shops	Des Moines, IA	★ 4.1
Subway Des Moines, Iowa's capital, features Subway at 3940 SE 14th St, offering fresh sandwiches, salads, and wraps. It caters to health-conscious diners and serves as a community gathering spot.	Sandwiches & Salads	Des Moines, IA	★ 4.0
Subway Des Moines, Iowa's capital, features Subway as a popular dining choice, offering fresh, customizable sandwiches. It supports local events and caters to health-conscious diners, enhancing the city's diverse food scene.	Sandwiches & Salads	Des Moines, IA	★ 4.0
Subway Des Moines, Iowa's capital, features Subway as a popular dining choice, offering customizable sandwiches, wraps, and salads. It supports local employment and caters to community events, enhancing the city's food scene.	Sandwiches & Salads	Des Moines, IA	★ 4.0

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