Des Moines’ skywalk spans more than four miles across the city center.If you’re visiting, working or staying downtown, it’s good to know that just about whatever kind of food you’re looking for is within a pleasant stroll.
Here’s a guide to what’s available.
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Where to grab a bite in the skywalk
You can find all of these locations by using this map .
Templeton Distillery at The Fort
Iowa Events Center, 730 3rd St., Des Moines; (515) 564-8000
Appetizers, sandwiches, burgers. Full bar and Templeton Rye cocktails.
Hours: Open 90 minutes prior to, and during, most concerts and sporting events
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The Daily Grind
Iowa Events Center; 730 Third St., Des Moines; (515) 564-8000
Coffee, beverages, bakery items
Hours: Open during select events
Hilton Des Moines Downtown, 435 Park St., Des Moines; (515) 645-4065; Facebook
Upscale breakfast, lunch and dinner for takeout at the closest hotel to the Iowa Events Center. Full bar. Guests may be seated in the lobby.
Hours: Breakfast 6-11 a.m.; lunch 11.30 a.m.-1.30 p.m; dinner 4-10 p.m. Monday-Saturday
Bar service and bar bites menu available 11.30 to 1 a.m.
The Marketplace
Capital Square, 400 Locust St., Des Moines; (515) 237-8144; themarketplaceia.com
Convenience store.
Hours: 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday
Panda Chinese Food
Capital Square, 400 Locust St., Suite 235, Des Moines; (515) 244-0800; Facebook
Regional Chinese food, appetizers and entrees for takeout or dine-in.
Hours: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday
J J Jasmine Thai Cuisine
Kirkwood Building, 400 Walnut St #2, Des Moines; (515) 288-4247; Facebook
Thai appetizers and entrees. Dine-in during lunchtime only; carryout only at night.
Hours: 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Kirkwood Building, first floor, 400 Walnut St., Des Moines; (515) 777-3636; w-taosushi.com
Sushi and Japanese food for dine-in or carryout.
Hours: 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and 4-9:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and 4- 10 p.m. Friday; noon-10 p.m. Saturday.
Saddlery Building, first floor, 309 Court Ave., Des Moines; (515) 282-2739; Facebook
Brewpub; open for lunch and dinner.
Hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday
Equitable Building, first floor, 604 Locust St, Des Moines; (515) 957-4903; Facebook
Sandwich shop for dine-in or carryout.
Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday; 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday
2 Ruan Center, 601 Locust St., Des Moines; (515) 243-1835; Facebook
Breakfast and lunch café for dine-in or carry-out.
Hours: 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday
2 Ruan Center, 601 Locust St., Des Moines; (515) 245-3800; Facebook
Barbecue joint serving lunch for dine-in or takeout.
Hours: 10:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
Kaleidoscope at the Hub, 655 Walnut St., Des Moines; (515) 288-4466; Facebook
Breakfast, sandwiches, soups, salads, snacks and desserts for dine-in or carryout
Hours: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday- Friday
606 Walnut St, Des Moines, first floor; (515) 283-2591; Facebook
Pharmacy chain with snacks and other food and beverage items.
Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monda-Friday
Davis Brown Tower, first floor, 215 10th St., Des Moines; (515) 244-5972; Facebook
Japanese restaurant serving sushi and sashimi.
Hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Friday; 5-10 p.m. Saturday; 5- 9 p.m. Sunday
Partnership Building, basement, 700 Locust St., Des Moines; Facebook
Food court serving a variety of menus for breakfast and lunch. Dine-in or takeout.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday
Basil Prosperi
Principal Building, 801 Grand Ave., Des Moines; (515) 244-2070; Facebook
Pizza, pasta, soups, salads.
Hours: Breakfast 7.30-10 a.m., lunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monda-Friday
Chick-fil-A
Partnership Building, 700 Locust St., Des Moines
Chick-fil-A’s original chicken sandwich, spicy chicken sandwich, waffle fries and bottled drinks.
Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday,
Basil Prosperi
Principal Building, 801 Grand Ave., Des Moines; (515) 244-2070; Facebook
Pizza, pasta, soups, salads.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday
Principal Building, first floor; 801 Grand Ave., Des Moines; (515) 288-6000; Facebook
Fine dining, with steaks, seafood, wine and cocktails.
Hours: 5-10 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 5-9 p.m. Sunday
Des Moines Marriott Downtown, first floor, 700 Grand Ave.; Des Moines; (515) 245-5500
Hotel dining room with upscale seasonal dishes, appetizers, cocktails and wine.
Hours: 5-11 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 2 p.m.-1 a.m. Friday; 11-1 a.m. Saturday
Des Moines Marriott Downtown, first floor, 700 Grand Ave.; Des Moines; (515) 245-5500
Casual American restaurant serving breakfast
Hours: 7-10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday
418 Sixth Ave., Des Moines; (515) 282-5555; Facebook
Coffee, cocktails, continental breakfast, bar food menu. Breakfast bar with individually wrapped, pre-packaged breakfast items.
Bar hours: 6 a.m.-midnight daily
Breakfast bar hours: 6.30-9 a.m. Monday-Friday; 7-10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday
Nationwide/Allied Insurance Building, first floor, 1230 Locust St., Des Moines; (515) 243-7827; Facebook
Fast sandwich shop.
Hours: 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday
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