Brian Taylor Carlson|The Des Moines Register
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Des Moines isn't known as a late-night town.
But if you're up in the wee hours and looking for food, there areplenty of good restaurants open late to help satisfy your hunger.
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Here are your options — some with full late-night menus, some limited — for overnight eats in central Iowa.
Looking for restaurants open 24 hours a day? Here's that list, too.
Midnight
Bailey's Pub and Grub
This down-to-earth neighborhood restaurant is a great place to unwind over a burger, sandwich or shrimp basket with fries. An extensive appetizer list with breaded wings, fried cauliflower and cheese sticksalso makes for some great late-night snacking. Check out a hot sausage sandwich with mild or hot peppers, mozzarella and marinara.
Location:918 E. Euclid Ave., Des Moines
Hours:
- Monday through Saturday, 6 a.m. to 12 a.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m. to 12 a.m.
- Sunday through Thursday, 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 12 a.m.
Contact:(515) 266-6560; Facebook
Chicken Coop Sports Bar & Grill
Both locations of Chicken Coop in the metro have plenty of TVs and a menu with something for everyone. Appetizers include flame-broiled wings with a choice of sauces, pot roast with brown gravy and mashed potatoes and veggies. Munch on a three-pepper quesadilla with jalapeños, red bell peppers andpepper jack cheese.
Locations:
- 12725 Meredith Drive, Urbandale ;(515) 334-2667
- 1960 Grand Ave., Ste. 23, West Des Moines;(515) 223-0088
Hours:
- Urbandale: Monday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. Kitchen hours: Sunday through Thursday, full menu until 10 p.m.; apps only until 11 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, full menu until 11 p.m., apps only until 12 a.m.
- West Des Moines: Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 12 a.m.Kitchen hours: Sunday through Thursday, full 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, full menu until 12 a.m.
Contact:chickencoopsportsbar.com; Facebook Urbandale; Facebook West Des Moines
District
The District'skitchen is open late on Friday and Saturday, serving appetizers and baskets from 10 p.m. to midnight. Jalapeño poppers and chicken fingers or nuggets are options, along with baskets of wings and popcorn shrimp that include fries. Hungry? Go for a combo basket with cheese sticks, onion rings, chicken taquitos and fries.
Location:216 Court Ave., Ste. 101, Des Moines
Hours:
- Tuesday through Saturday, 4 p.m. to 2 a.m.; closed Sundays and Mondays.
- Tuesday through Thursday, 5 to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, full menu from 5 to 10 p.m., appetizers and basketsfrom 10 p.m. to 12 a.m.; closed Sundays and Mondays.
Contact:(515) 280-3331; Facebook
Doff's E. 25th Street Pub
This tiny East-Side pub features steaks and barbecue basket specials, along with burgers, chicken strips, tenderloins and sides. Daily specials — including beer and drink deals — are written on a board and can feature items like pizza rolls, meatball sandwiches, spicy sausage grinder baskets and chicken bacon ranch sandwiches.
Contact:509 E. 25th St., Des Moines
Hours:
- Monday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 a.m.
- Kitchen hours: Monday through Sunday, regular menu until 12 a.m.
Contact:(515) 266-6885;Facebook
Eatery A
Known for an upscale and modern yet casual atmosphere, Eatery A’s Mediterranean menu includes small plates, salads, cheese and charcuteries and pizza. Snack on marinated olives and bacon-wrapped dates with red pepper coulis. Ifyou’re feeling lucky, try the No. 7 pizza with merguez sausage, red pepper, crispy shallots and red sauce.
Location:2932 Ingersoll Ave., Des Moines
Hours: Monday throughThursday, 3 to 11 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 12 a.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Contact:(515) 282-8085;eateryadsm.com;Facebook
Fireside Grille
This cozy little biker bar in Altoona keeps its kitchen open late, with plenty of appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers, pizza and pasta options. Load up on some Italian nachos— a bed of crunchy tortilla chips topped with Graziano sausage and smothered in cheddar cheese, banana peppersand pepperoni, and served with marinara.
Location:523 8th St. S.E., Altoona
Hours:
- Monday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
- Kitchen hours: Sunday through Thursday, 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 12 a.m.
Contact: (515) 967-8122;Facebook
Hessen Haus
A German beer hall with German comfort food, Hessen Haus sports more than 175 German and European-style beers. Have loads of fun playing the house beer-drinking game The Passing of the Boot, but make sure you follow the rules carefully. Munch on spaetzle, schnitzel, brats and more. Save room for the German chocolate cake.
Location:101 S.W. 4th St., Des Moines
Hours:
- Monday and Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 12 a.m.; Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
- Kitchen hours: Sunday through Thursday,until 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, until 12 a.m.
Contact:(515) 288-2520;hessenhaus.com; Facebook
High Life Lounge/El Bait Shop
The same menu is available in this building'stwo lounges. Try High Life's pressure-fried broasted chicken with sides and a roll, or El Bait's house specialty — a beef or chicken burrito with beans and rice rolled up in a flour tortilla and smothered in cheese, topped with lettuce, tomatoes, jalapeños and green onion. Did we mention El Bait's 200+ beers?
Location:200 S.W. 2nd St., Des Moines
Hours:
- Monday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
- Monday through Thursday, full menu until 10 p.m. and a limited late-night menu until 11; Friday and Saturday, full menu until10 p.m. and a limited late-night menu until 12 a.m.; Sundays, the kitchen stays open until 9 p.m.
Contact:(515) 284-1970; elbaitshop.com; thehighlifelounge.com;Facebook El Bait Shop; Facebook High Life Lounge
Johnny's Hall of Fame Bar & Grill
An extensive collection of pictures and sports memorabilia adorn this restaurant and bar. A big selection of apps, sandwiches, pizzas and burgers comprise much of the menu, along with salads and other lighter fare. The Johnny's original double cheeseburger with American cheese is one of the more popular choices.
Location: 302 Court Ave., Des Moines
Hours:
- Monday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
- Kitchen hours: Sunday through Thursday, 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 12 a.m.
Contact:(515) 280-6679; johnnyshalloffame.com; Facebook
Mickey's Irish Pub Waukee
Enjoy apps like wings and pretzel bites, burgers, sandwiches, wraps, pizza and salads at this Irish pub in Clive. Sip on daily drink specials after building your burger, grilled chicken breast or portobello mushroom sandwich on a grilled brioche bun. Top it with a choice of veggies, cheese and extras like a fried egg, barbecue sauce or peanut butter.
Location:50 S.E. Laurel St., Waukee.
Hours:
- Monday through Saturday, 4 p.m. to 2 a.m.; Sunday, 4 p.m. to 12 a.m.
- Kitchen hours: Sunday through Thursday, 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 12 a.m.
Contact:(515) 987-9604;mickeyswaukee.com
Quinton's Bar & Deli
Quinton’s Bar and Deli in the East Village servespub classics like nachos, wings, sandwiches and burgers,but don't overlook thebread bowl soups. Quinton's is the place to go for drink specials, with most being $5 or less. Half-price on everything behind the bar, happy hour all day and $4 "big girl" margaritas are just some of the weekly specials.
Location: 506 E. Grand Ave., Des Moines
Hours:
- Sunday through Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 12 a.m.; Wednesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
- Kitchen hours: Sunday through Wednesday, 10 p.m.; Thursday through Saturday, 12 a.m.
Contact:(515) 244-6624; quintonsbaranddeli.com; Facebook
Rookies Sports Bar & Grill
Feast on burgers and sandwiches galore at this Clive sports bar,like the shaved prime rib dip with a creamy horseradish sauce and Swiss cheese, baked on ciabatta bread and served with au jus. Or go lighter with a blackened chicken taco salad with diced tomatoes, tortilla chips, shredded cheddar, black olives, salsa and sour cream.
Location:2180 N.W. 156th St., Clive
Hours:
- Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 12 a.m.; Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 a.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m. to 12 a.m.
- Kitchen hours: Sunday through Thursday, 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 12 a.m.
Contact:(515) 987-0093;gorookies.com; Facebook
Royal Mile
Go for a taste of the U.K. at this downtown British-style pub. Enjoy royal favorites like a scotch egg (baked breaded banger sausage and hard-cooked egg topped with Cheddar cheese and served with Coleman's mustard. Or try the traditional fish and chips with tartar sauce.
Location:210 S.W. 4th St., Des Moines
Hours:
- Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 a.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 a.m.
- Kitchen hours: Sunday through Thursday, 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 12 a.m.
Contact:(515) 282-2012;royalmilebar.com;Facebook
Scotty's Pub and Grub
This Irish-themed pub in West Des Moines serves food late on the weekends, including its appetizers, pizza, tacos, burgers and sandwiches. Munch on wings, available in five different sauces like buffalo or honey barbecue. Or try some crispy fish tacos with wild-caught Atlantic cod, zesty "boom boom" sauce and coleslaw.
Location:3781 EP True Pkwy., West Des Moines
Hours:
- Monday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
- Kitchen hours: Sunday through Thursday, 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 12 a.m.
Contact:(515) 777-1050;scottyspubandgrub.com;Facebook
Star Bar
On Fridays and Saturdays, Star Bar's small plate menu is available from 10 p.m. to 12 a.m. That means you can enjoy onion rings with chipotle sauce, crispy chicken fingers with honey mustard and sesame crusted ahí tuna with ginger and wasabi. A must-try is the grilled bread with roasted garlic, goat cheese and roasted peppers.
Location:2811 Ingersoll Ave., Des Moines
Hours:
- Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 a.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. to 12 a.m.
- Kitchen hours: Monday through Sunday, full menu until 10 p.m.; small plates and appetizers until 12 a.m.
Contact:(515) 244-0790;starbardsm.com;Facebook
The Continental
Nibble on small plates and tapas, salads and sandwiches. For a light bite, try the Maytag bleu cheese crostini with honey and roasted walnuts on toasted South Union focaccia. Or for a heartier appetite, order a cranberry brisket sandwich— slow-roasted brisket in a cranberry and tomato sauce, served on a kaiser roll.
Location:428 E. Locust St., Des Moines
Hours:
- Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 12 a.m.; closed Sundays.
- Kitchen hours: Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 12 a.m.
Contact:(515) 244-5845;continental-lounge.com;Facebook
The U Neighborhood Bar & Grill
This casual sports bar is all about unpretentious food in a comfy atmosphere. Mozzarella sticks with marinara, pickle chips with ranch and thick-cut bacon cheese pub friesmake the menu for appetizers. Burgers, wraps, salads, pizza and sandwichesround things out. The kitchen is known for staying open later if the bar is busy.
Location:7500 Douglas Ave., Urbandale
Hours:
- Monday, 3 p.m. to 2 a.m.; Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 2 a.m.
- Kitchen hours: Sunday through Wednesday, 10 p.m.; Thursday through Saturday, 12 a.m., later if the bar is busy.
Contact:(515) 278-9575;the-u-neighborhood-bar-and-grill.business.site;Facebook
Thunderhead Sports Bar & Grill
Storm into Thunderhead in Ankeny for a meal and a game. Ten- or 16-inch specialty pizzas are available with a range of toppings like seven cheese and buffalo chicken. Burgers, wraps, wings, sandwiches and salads also make the menu, along with ribs in full and half racks. Be sure to try one of eight beers from Thunderhead Brewery.
Location: 1325 S.W. Oralabor Road, Ankeny
Hours:
- Monday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Kitchen hours: Sunday through Thursday, 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 12 a.m.
Contact: 515-289-1578; thunderheadsportsbar.com; Facebook
Truman's KC Pizza Tavern
Truman’s atmosphere features a Kansas City vibe with specialty and build-your-own pizzas in 10- and 14-inch sizes. Bar offerings feature 10 taps (of 24) featuring beer from Kansas City-based Boulevard Brewing Co. Try the Bobby Bell—smoked brisket with Kansas City barbecue sauce, mozzarella, red onion and diced tomatoes.
Location: 400 S.E. 6th St., Des Moines
Hours:
- Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 2 a.m.
- Kitchen hours: Monday through Sunday, 12 a.m.; late night happy hour - $1 off apps and pints, $5 1-topping 10-inch pizzas, $10 1-topping 14-inch pizzas.
Contact: (515) 214-2759; trumanstavern.com; Facebook
Victory Lane MotorSports Cafe
If you are a Nascar or car racing fan, this is the place for you. The kitchen serves up daily specials, appetizers, burgers, sandwiches and pizza. Fill up your tank with a baked cavatelli dinner with homemade marinara and mozzarella cheese, served with salad and garlic bread in half and full orders.
Location:3801 Easton Blvd., Des Moines
Hours:
- Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 12 a.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
- Kitchen hours: Sunday through Thursday, until 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 12 a.m.
Contact:(515) 263-1811;victorylanedsm.com;Facebook
Yankee Clipper
Open for 75 years in the heart of Uptown Ankeny, this bar and grill has a hometown feel. Daily specials abound; Taco Tuesday featurescrispy fried taco shells filled with meat with cheese, lettuce and tomato or the American tacos filled with ham, lettuce and ranch dressing. The menu'sappetizers and sandwiches areperfect for any day of the week.
Location:312 S.W. Maple St., Ankeny
Hours:
- Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 a.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
- Kitchen hours: Monday through Sunday, full menu served until 9 p.m., late-night menu featuring appetizers and pizzas until 12 a.m.
Contact:(515) 964-9484;yankeeclipperbar.com; Facebook
Zimm's Food & Spirits
The Zimm's kitchen is open until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays offering sandwiches, burgers, appetizers and personal pizzas. Munch on a Hotta Spotta— an Italian sausage sandwich with special sauce, served on a toasted ciabatta hoagie with mild or hot peppers and mozzarella cheese. Or share some loaded potato skins.
Location:3124 Ingersoll Ave., Des Moines
Hours:
- Monday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
- Kitchen hours: Sunday through Thursday, 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 12 a.m.
Contact:(515) 277-9929;Facebook
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1 a.m.
515 American Sports Bar and Grill
There are plenty of choices at 515, including starters and salads, burgers, melts, pizza and signature entrees like Chicken Con Broccoli— lightly-floured chicken breast, broccoli, mushrooms, lemon butter, white wine and Parmesan cheese over rice. Or go for a steak melt with thinly-sliced sirloin, green peppers, onion and Swiss on a French baguette.
Location:165 S. Jordan Creek Pkwy., #120, West Des Moines
Hours:
- Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 1 a.m.
- Kitchen hours: Sunday through Thursday, 12 a.m.; Friday and Saturday, 1 a.m.
Contact:(515) 225-7877;515bargrill.com; Facebook
Kung Fu Tap & Taco
If motorcycles and cheap tacos are what you're into, Kung Fu Tap & Taco is the place for you. Hard shell tacos with ground beef, lettuce and shredded cheddar cheeseare only $1.50 eachat this biker bar. They're served with sour cream and Lola's Fine Hot Sauce.
Location:210 Indianola Road., Des Moines
Hours:
- Monday through Sunday, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
- Kitchen hours: Monday through Sunday until 1:30 a.m.
Contact:(515) 285-8226; Facebook
The Other Place
This regional chain has two locations in the metro. For lunch, enjoy burgers, wraps, salads, pizza and combo plates. The dinner menu includes appetizers, sandwiches, chicken tender baskets and pasta entrees. Try the oven-baked Big Pig sub with sausage, pepperoni, bacon and ham topped with pizza sauce and mozzarella cheese.
Locations:
- 2010 S.E. Delaware Ave., Ankeny,515-963-9494
- 12401 University Ave., Clive,(515) 225-9494
Hours:
- Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to midnight; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
- Kitchen hours: Sunday through Thursday, a late-night menu is served from 10 to 11 p.m.; Friday and Saturday,a late-night menu is served from 12 to 1 a.m.
Contact:theotherplace.com; Facebook Ankeny; Facebook Clive
Orlondo's On Park Bar & Grill
Located on the Great Western Trail, cyclists (and drivers) love stopping in for pizza. The kitchen servesup appetizers, salads, sandwiches, pasta and pizza. Munch on crunchy fried meat- or cheese-filled ravioli served with red saucesauce, or go for an Italian-style steak sandwich with diced sirloin, mushrooms, roasted red peppers, cheese and red sauce.
Location: 4337 Park Ave., Des Moines
Hours:
- Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.; Monday, 4 p.m. to 12 a.m.
- Kitchen hours: Monday through Thursday, 12 a.m.; Friday and Saturday, 1 a.m.
Contact: (515) 244-3637; orlondos.com; Facebook
Whiskey River
With a rooftop patio and outdoor seating, this Prairie Trail spot offers elevated bar fare for lunch and dinner. After 9 p.m., guests 21 and over can enjoy a late-night menuuntil 1:30 a.m., including wings, fried cheese balls, a crispy tenderloin sandwich with fries, egg rolls, fried pickles and more. Grab a brew and nibble on some popcorn shrimp.
Location: 1350 S.W. Vintage Pkwy., Ankeny
Hours:
- Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 a.m.
- Kitchen hours: Monday through Sunday, 9 p.m., with a late-night menu (only 21 and over after 9 p.m.) served until 1:30 a.m.
Contact: 515-264-5502; whiskeyriverankeny.com; Facebook
2 a.m.
Cabaret Sports Bar & Grill
Choose from pizzas, burgers, appetizers, wings and more. Be sure to check out the Centennial Burger with smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, ranch and jalapeño peppers. On the late-night menu, try some mac n' cheese bites served with marinara or ranch or share the jaguar pizza with pepperoni, Italian sausage, fresh basil and feta cheese.
Location: 2785 N. Ankeny Blvd., Ankeny
Hours:
- Monday through Sunday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
- Kitchen hours: Monday through Sunday, full menu until 10 p.m.; a late-night menu is served until 2 a.m.
Contact: 515-965-5481; cabaretsportsbar.com; Facebook
Mickey's Irish Pub and Grub
Under new ownership since August of 2017, Mickey’s Irish Pub and Grub's "anytime" menuincludes mozzarella bruschetta dip; chilled smoked salmon spread; Genoa salami and provolone rounds and tzatziki dip — all served with flatbread, pita chips or a sleeve of round crackers. Also on the menu are sandwiches,chips and salsa and more.
Location: 1800 86th St., Clive
Hours:
- Monday through Friday, 2 p.m. to 2 a.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
- Kitchen hours: The full menu is served nightly until 9:30 p.m., but an 'anytime' menu is served until 2 a.m.
Contact:(515) 252-9805;Facebook
Players Sports Bar & Grill
Enjoy daily specials and a late-night happy hour from Thursday through Saturday, 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. withall drinks$1 off. Try a Bulldog burger made with a half-pound of prime Angus beef, cheddar cheese, bacon, bleu cheese crumbles, bleu cheese dressing, sautéed onions, mushrooms, lettuce, tomato and pickles.
Location: 1760 Beaver Ave., Des Moines
Hours:
- Sunday through Tuesday, 3 to 10 p.m.; closed Wednesdays; Thursday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
- Kitchen hours:Sunday through Tuesday, 3 to 10 p.m.; closed Wednesdays; Thursday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
Contact: (515) 274-8639; Facebook
Twisted Pizzaria
This family-owned restaurant serves unique pizzas and plenty of apps, sandwiches and pastas that includeonion strings, pulled chicken sandwiches with barbecue sauce and cavatelli with meatballs or sausage. Try a pulled pork pizza with barbecue sauce, bacon, cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
Locations:3801 S.W. 9th St., Des Moines and the food court at Merle Hay Mall.
Hours:
- Sunday through Tuesday, 4 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
- Kitchen hours: Sunday through Thursday, 1 a.m.; Friday and Saturday, 2 a.m.
- Merle Hay Mall location: Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.;(515) 252-9843
Contact: (515) 244-0554; twistedpizzaria.com; Facebook
Vista Pub
This lounge is known for its pizza,but there are plenty of appetizers to mix and match, including Pub Balls — Italian meatballs topped with Parmesan cheese and served withmarinara. Or go for the jumbo soft pretzel sticks with a beer and cheese sauce. For pizza, trythe Helluva Gouda pizza with herb oil, bacon, red onion and gouda cheese.
Location: 7205 Vista Dr, West Des Moines
Hours:
- Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 12 a.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
- Kitchen hours: Sunday through Thursday, 12 a.m. or, if the restaurant is busy, until 2 a.m.; Friday and Saturday, 2 a.m.
Contact: (515) 528-2186; Facebook
Zombie Burger + Drink Lab
Whether you're alive or undead, there's something to enjoy at Zombie Burger. And the full menu is available until close. Enjoy a wide selection of ingredients for your burger, or choose a specialty like the Dawn of the Dead with bacon, egg, American cheese, red onion and mayo. Sip on a co*cktail or amilkshake with a basket of chili cheese fries.
Location: 300 E. Grand Ave., Des Moines
Hours:East Village location only: Sunday through Thursday, 12 a.m.; Friday and Saturday, 2 a.m. The kitchen is open for the duration.
Contact: (515) 244-9292; zombieburgershakelab.com; Facebook
3 a.m.
Big Tomato Pizza
Big TomatoPizza is New York-style and was rated "Best Delivered Pizza" by Cityview for 10 years in a row. You can choose an Herbal White or Honey Wheat crust and top it with red, white, Cajun or pesto sauce. The over 40 toppings includecauliflower, Cajun tuna, Doritos and ricotta cheese. You can also get pizza by the slice.
Location: 2613 Ingersoll Ave., Des Moines
Hours:
- Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 a.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. to 3 a.m.
- Kitchen hours: Monday through Sunday, pickup or delivery, 3 a.m.
Contact: (515) 505-1333;thebigtomato.biz; Facebook
Fong's Pizza
Have Chinese food and pizza simultaneously at this popular downtown spot that offers pizzas inspired by Asian ingredients, as well as moretraditional pies. Order a whole pieor pizza by the slice.Sorry, Ankeny. Fong's closes earlier (10 p.m. weekdays; 11 p.m. weekends) at that location.
Location:223 4th St., Des Moines
Hours:
- Monday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
- Kitchen hours: at the downtown location only, the full menu is served until 12 a.m. every day; late-night slices are served Monday through Thursday until 2 a.m.; late-night slices are served on Friday and Saturday until 3 a.m.
Contact:(515) 323-3333; fongspizza.com; Facebook
Happy Burrito
The East Village'sHappy Burrito is open late on the weekends, serving up authentic family recipes for burritos, tacos, sopes, quesadillas, tostadas and tortas. Diners choose the wrap and then one of 17 fillings like braised pork, chorizo, avocado or flank steak. Orders comewith tortilla chips and a trio of mild to spicy salsas.
Location: 525 E. Grand Ave., Des Moines
Hours: Monday through Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Thursday, through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 a.m.; closed Sundays.
Paul Revere's Pizza
This small chainserves a wide variety of build-your-own and specialty pizzas with a hand-tossed crust. It's open late nightly on Indianola Avenuefor pickup, delivery or eat-in. Try a Wedgie: an individual hand-rolled crust folded with your choice of fillings, baked and topped with a garlic-cheese blend. Pizzas range in size from eight to 20 inches.
Location: 3201 Indianola Ave., Des Moines
Hours: Monday through Sunday, 4 p.m. to 3 a.m.
Contact: (515) 244-9256; paulreverespizzadm.com; Facebook
4 a.m.
Abelardo's Mexican Restaurant
This restaurant's two latest-running locationscloseat 4 a.m. and reopenat 6 a.m. Look for all your Mexican favorites like tacos, burritos, quesadillas, breakfast dishes, nachos, tortas, enchiladas and tostadas a la carte or in combination platters. For a late-night snack, try some rolled taquitos with guacamole and cheese or some chicken nachos.
Locations and hours:
- 2510 Ingersoll Ave., Des Moines;(515) 243-3743; Sunday through Wednesday, 6 a.m. to 3 a.m.; Thursday through Saturday, 6 a.m. to 4 a.m.
- 5525 Douglas Ave., Des Moines;(515) 278-4749; Monday through Sunday, 6 a.m. to 4 a.m.
- 5525 Mills Civic Parkway., #130, West Des Moines;(515) 440-0323; Sunday through Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 12 a.m.; Thursday, 8 a.m. to 2:30 a.m.; Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 3 a.m.
- 205 E. 14th St., Des Moines;(515) 266-6598; Monday through Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.; Thursday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 a.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- 209 S. Ankeny Blvd., Ankeny;(515) 965-7733; Sunday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 12 a.m.; Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 3 a.m.
Contact:abelardosmexicanfood.com
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