3 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Des Moines, IA

“Ritual Cafe is a locally owned and operated business that offers vegetarian food, breakfast and panini sandwiches. The restaurant is a homey cafe that features live music and local wall artwork. Their team specializes in preparing vegetarian dishes. They also offer sweet treats from some of the best local bakeries. Ritual Cafe's space is available to rent for corporate meetings, special parties, or any other special event. Get an extra shot of espresso when you order a special drink. Ritual Cafe serves organic coffees locally roasted and uses several local bakeries for their breads and sweets. Ritual Cafe offers takeout and dine-in.”

“New World Kitchen offers a healthy vegan meal. The restaurant in the Robert Mickle Business and Neighborhood Resource Center. Their menu contains ingredients, such as grains, nuts, beans, vegetables, and seeds, ensuring nutritious and flavorful options for their customers. New World Kitchen started under New World Café, the city's pioneering 100% vegan restaurant. New World Kitchen provides gift cards to their valued customers and also offers them a delightful way to share the vegan culinary experience. New World Kitchen offers dine-in, delivery, takeout and convenient curbside pickup services.”

“Fresko offers vegan, gluten-free and vegetarian dishes. The restaurant's seasonal menus made from locally sourced ingredients. They use natural ingredients from the bounty of Iowa farms whenever possible. Fresko enriches the flavorful and nutritious dishes and serve while benefiting their community. The restaurant's culinary team carefully prepares meals with natural, time-honoured techniques at every step. The restaurant also features a splendid of original cocktails, a deep spirits menu, a beer program with sixteen beers on tap, and bottled options. Fresko offers happy hours, gift cards and kids' menu.”