Date Spots in Des Moines, IA

Dating in Des Moines

In Des Moines, a date can start simple over coffee. Horizon Line Coffee, Zanzibar's Coffee Adventure, Chain & Spoke, Kava DSM, Northern Vessel, Daisy Chain Coffee, HomeGrown, Smokey Row Coffee, and Mars Cafe give you plenty of coffee shop and breakfast options. Add Black Cat Ice Cream for an ice cream stop. For a casual bite, Fuzzy's Taco Shop brings tacos, and Zombie Burger + Bird covers burgers. You can keep it low-key with a walk at Whitmer Park, Columbus Park, MacRae Park, Bates Park, Stewart Square Park, Pete Crivaro Park, Stone Park, Birdland Park, Union Park, or Redhead Park. The vibe is easy to plan around what you both like.

For dinner, options include Italian at Centro, Thai at Thai Flavors Ingersoll, American at Francie's Bar & Grill, Mexican at Zavy Kitchen, pizza at Mad Meatball, and burgers at Zombie Burger + Bird. You can also try Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe, Vibes Kitchen & Bar, Bar Nico, or Fuzzy's Taco Shop. For drinks, pick Ceviche Bar, Nothing Major, Secret Admirer, 300 Craft & Rooftop, Nightingale Cocktail, or Confluence Brewing Company. A culture date might mean Science Center of Iowa, Des Moines Art Center, World Food Prize Hall of Laureates, Liz Lidgett Gallery & Design, or Salisbury House. For entertainment, consider Civic Center of Greater Des Moines, Temple Theater, The Varsity Cinema, or Hoyt Sherman Place.

Neighborhoods in Des Moines

These areas are called out in the local notes for this city. They can help you keep a date to one part of town.

• Ingersoll Thai Flavors Ingersoll gives this area a Thai dinner option.
• Birdland Park Birdland Park is listed as an outdoor option, so it works for a casual stroll.
• Union Park Union Park is another outdoor spot in the data for a low-key meetup.
• Columbus Park Columbus Park appears as an outdoor option for a simple walk.
• Stewart Square Park Stewart Square Park is a small green space in the list for fresh air.