50 Best Vegan Restaurants near Urbandale

“If you haven’t tried Bandit Burrito, let me just tell you right now. You are missing out! This is a must try location if you are in the DSM area. It can’t get any better than Bandit Burrito. I have tried them all, and personally not a big fan of Qdoba and Pancheros is ok. But this place here is no comparison, absolutely amazing. 100 percent RECOMMEND!“

“First time ever at a Panera’s. I had the tomatoes soup and Green Goddess chicken Caesar salad, with half a baguette. Very friendly, helpful service. Got my eat-in order in less than minutes. Everything was so fresh, filling, and delicious. I love all the great, unique, and healthy food choices, and the asst portion sizes to choose from, plus the calories for each posted. My salad looked like it came from a food photo op in a magazine - chocked full of thinly sliced roasted chicken breast, avocado, soft lettuce, grape tomatoes and just the rt amount of green goddess dressing.I can’t say enough about the delicious meal that definitely filled me up and the relaxing atmosphere as well.Can’t wait to return to a Panera to try other items and maybe sneak in some of those bakery items I resisted thjs first visit.“

“5/5 all around. Great organic meat with a positive environment and mission. It is on the more expensive side of grab and go food ($17 for my typical burger+sides). However, you get what you pay for when it comes to food and I would choose a $17 organic burger freshly made over a $8 McDonald's burger with chemicals and horrible ingredients any day.“

“Delicious food! Veggie spring rolls, butter chicken, and garlic naan. Try it out!“

“Might be one of my new favorites in Des Moines! The burger I had was called “The Ron”. I definitely will be going back! The fries were also delicious and well seasoned. Thank you!“

“I hosted my husband's 50th birthday party at the Station, and their back room was having the Nightmare on Ingersol, so they had some tables reserved for us. We ended up with more than the tables would hold, and they did an amazing job of getting to people quickly, and made the night great, from the 8 year old, to the birthday boy with some people getting food, and getting drinks to everyone. Many thanks to you!“

“I have never been disappointed with the food and treats ordered from Main Street Cafe!! Without a doubt, some of the best tasting and best quality food I’ve ever had locally. Highly recommend!! 10/10“

“Amazing experience! Just became one of our new faves!! Can’t wait to go back and see what’s on the menu next!“

“This was my first time there, and walking in the place was clean and nicely decorated. I was helped through the whole process of choosing your paleta, sauce to dip it in, toppings, and drizzle. He was very nice and helpful. I don't think I could eat here consistently, it's a large portion, but it's definitely a nice treat! If you don't enjoy biting into your frozen treats, this may not be the place for you. But the flavors I chose worked well together and I will be back to try a new flavor when the weather gets warmer.“

“We order take out and was perfectly amazing. Best calamari EVER! I had the glazed almond spinach salad and my husband had the spicy seafood linguini. The best ever! They sent bread home with us also - so fresh and delish. We will be back - soon!“

“We just catered Cinnaholic for our wedding in August and LOVED them. We had the mini cinnamon rolls & cookie dough for our desserts. Shane sat down with us to go over our options and have a taste testing as well. The options were endless and the set up crew did amazing as well. Would highly recommend Cinnaholic for desserts for any event you may have in the future.“

“The best costumer service and incredible food!!“

“We are visiting from out of state, and came here on the recommendation of the front desk lady that checked us in at our hotel. I had the bulgogi tacos and they were DELICIOUS! My spouse had one of the hamburgers on a rye bun, and tells me it was good. We had a lot of questions about the available foods due to allergies and food sensitivities that we have, and our waiter was very helpful and understanding. And the Deals cider was so sweet and delicious we are about to go track some more down!!“

“Celebrated or anniversary here and it was fantastic! Be sure to make reservations. Everything was top notch from the great drinks, to delicious food and superb service!“

“Absolutely loved this place, the ambiance, food and service was beyond excellent. We had 1 meal we did not care for and they took the price off our bill without even having us ask. Our waitress was personality plus and made us feel like we had been coming there for years. Loved the music that was playing and how this place looked. Highly recommend stopping.“

“Me and my daughter went here this weekend, and overall it was great! This is my 11 year old daughter’s review. The inside was super cool, and my daughter really enjoyed the gingerbread house’s. Also, the inside swings as a chairs were a very smart idea. The food was pretty good as well. My daughter and I normally go to Starbucks to get cake pops, and the ones we got here were so much better! The taste was better, it was slightly cheaper, and way bigger than Starbucks. The only problem I had with it is it crumbled apart really easily. The edible cookie dough was amazing, despite the small amount they gave you. It was still pretty decent though. The variety of cupcakes they have is amazing too. And we also got the “Muddy Buddy” cupcake, 8/10! Amazing! The service was great as well. There is so many kind things I could say about this place, but I don’t wanna keep repeating myself. Keep up the good work!“

“Excellent, high quality food, good variety, good service. Only issue is that it was very noisy when crowded. Absolutely recommend, but try some off hours first. Oh, and excellent gluten free options!Dietary restrictions: Excellent Gluten free options“

“I stopped in here on a Saturday afternoon and got a 2 scoop cup of coffee heath. The girls behind the counter were very nice and gave me a sample no problem when I asked. The 2 scoops were just over $7. The place was cute, had a decent amount of seating but very cool that they had small child seating as well. The ice cream was good, not overly heavy on the coffee flavoring. The heath was good though I personally wished there was a bit more as I did have quite a few bites without any real heath in it. It seemed pretty busy for a chilly and windy day but no one really waited in line for service. I would say check it if you are in the area. It's good ice cream with nice friendly staff.“

“Went there for the first time today. The egg roll, crab Rangoon and the sesame chicken was amazing! The people there was nice and friendly. This place is now my to go to for delicious food !“

“Birria tacos and Michoacano beef tacos. Excellent. Both were authentic delicious meals.I would go back for sure.If your looking for upscale corporate, margaritas and lots of chips to graze on, this ain't the place.Real deal tacos served hot and fresh in small mom and pops hole in the wall, this is worthy of a try!“

“Happy to see another local restaurant come to Ankeny! I ordered their Cubano sandwich, 1/2 order Brussel sprouts, and regular fries. I was blown away by how hot and fresh the food tasted even with delivery! I can’t wait to try them as dine in! Food was so flavorful and lots of unique choices!“

“Cajun pasta is 11/10, absolutely jam packed with flavor. Bartender Luke goes above and beyond. Exceptional service drinks and food, best in Des Moines from my experience. Smoking gun and pig & fig manhattan are best bourbon drinks I’ve had.“

“Super cool vibes in here. It is hip hop themed with graffiti art of rappers on the wall, and they have a fire playlist of old school classics. The breakfast egg rolls were phenomenal especially with the cilantro sriracha sauce. The biscuit sandwiches were great, it was hard to choose which one I wanted, and the pancakes here are absolutely ginormous. I recommend the iced chai, it was crafted to perfection. Next time I'll have to get the mimosa flight, it looked like a good crowd pleaser for sharing. Service and wait was way faster than I thought it would be, especially for how busy they were on a Sunday morning for brunch. I could tell the staff was hustling and working well together to get people in as quickly as possible. Thank you!“

“CALLING EVERYONE IN DES MOINES. EAT HERE!!! I absolutely LOVE this place. I am a certified picky eater, but trust me, regardless of your dietary preferences, you will love the food here. This is the kind of high quality, only found locally, restaurant that you're leaving with cravings for. Seriously. A mac and cheese burger that doesn't make you question your life choices afterward?? I didn't know it was possible. Her desserts are also addicting and she is always adding more and trying new delicious recipes. If I dont leave with one of their actual spare inventory boxes full of food and snacks, I know I haven't gotten enough to get me through the week. I want to yell their name from the rooftops. A true diamond in the rough. My #1 obsession in Iowa. Please stop by and support these awesome small business owners!!“

“It was our first time trying this place and we loved the food and Juan's service was great, from the moment he saw us thinking about what to order he was more than willing to help us and recommend what to try. Thanks to him we had a very nice experience“

“Great atmosphere, friendly staff and awesome food.“

“Had a wonderful opening day experience at the Lincoln restaurant � enjoyed two appsfor my besties birthday & delicious lattes. Total for two apps and two lattes was $36.My server was Taylyn was great“

“I want to give a shout out to Early Birds restaurant in West Des Moines. Kevin was a fantastic bartender. First time I have been here. The food was amazing. I love the atmosphere. The whole concept is great. The menu… too many things to choose from. I got the Cinnamon roll French toast. Delicious. And the Hashbrown holes delicious. It was great to get an appetizer before my French toast. I have to give a shout out to Kevin as he knows everything on the menu plus he has great suggestions for drinks from the bar! Will deffinately be going back again.“

“Just had my sons bachelor party there tonight. What a incredible venue, staff, and activity this is. They definitely provide extra mile service. Bravo to your team. My son and his friends loved it.❤️“

“There’s simply no better place to go for breakfast, especially if you’re entertaining company in town. So many choices, healthy clean choices in addition to some fun indulgences!Vegetarian options: You have to specifically request it, but my go-to is the vegan scramble…it is different than the vegetarian scramble in that it does not have eggs. Lots of other GREAT stuff in it such as quinoa, chickpeas, asparagus, diced tomato, red onion, avocado. Delicious.“

“Everything was phenomenal from beginning to end! The waitstaff was attentive but not overbearing, and our waiter in particular was so friendly and recommended the crab stuffed walleye, which was to die for! The environment was classy and intimate, yet casual enough that it felt comfortable and warm. The best part of the meal was the appetizer- the seared ahi tuna is too good for words, just trust me on this and order it! This was a great place to visit for my birthday dinner, and we definitely plan on being back.“

“New World Kitchen has been an incredible blessing to our family. My husband has lyme disease and his food options are limited. My husband needs to eat foods that are dairy free, anti-inflammatory and gluten free with clean and simple ingredients. New World Kitchen checks all those boxes!! Additionally, the food flavors are absolutely phenomenal and unlike anything I've experienced before. The chefs at NWK are amazing and how they mingle the ingredients together to create a gourmet experience Is so impressive!! Thank you New World Kitchen for special treats and meals every week!!“

“The BEST beer selection ANYWHERE!!! Every time I’m there I describe what I’m feeling like drinking and they ALWAYS bring a beer that hits the mark!!“

“this is a fantastic place!!! food is incredible, atmosphere is awsome, and the owner is top notch. if it is a large group of a date this is the place to go“

“This is literally the nicest establishment I’ve ever dealt with. I spoke with Taylor, who I believe is the manager. She was extremely nice. Everyone at Crème was so responsive, professional and did the cake exactly like the inspo picture I showed them. I wish I would have taken more pictures of the cake cause it was gorgeous. I will definitely be ordering from them again!!“

“TL;DR: you will have a good time here.Overall the service and atmosphere are fantastic. The owner, Mike, happened to be in the restaurant and came over to our table to check on us a few times. Personable guy, funny.The food was in a weird spot for me. The sides were dynamite (creole mashed potatoes & and corn bread), the mains that I had (ribs, brisket) were just ok.The rub from the ribs was very smoke forward (my hands and clothes actually smelled of smoke for a while after we left) but I didn't get much in the way of flavor past the smoke. The rib meat was fine, if not a little bland.The brisket was less smoke forward but still that was the primary flavor I got. Additionally the brisket was served in one big hunk and it had the taste and feel of a pot roast moreso than what I expect brisket to taste like.The homemade sauces did a lot to impart flavor though. I would go back and try some of the other offerings though.“

“We were so happy to learn about this location. Whenever visiting Des Moines, we went to the one downtown, but this is closer to our family.I love the menus they have! This time I ordered the Salmon with vegetables and was delighted with the crunchiness of the fish and how flavorful the dish was. The pictures are for the other dishes ordered. All food was superb, a signature from St Kilda. We shared a tiramisu that was super light and so yummy. To accompany it, we had hot chocolate and Australian coffee.We will be back for more!!“

“Paneer sizzles in the pan, a melody of sputters,As tikka masala simmers, its aroma flutters.India's culinary journey, at its best.We ordered Tikka masala…naan….chicken , cheese paneer, korma and lamb biriyani . Food was delicious!The server was a very nice and attentive.“

“The food was delicious. The atmosphere was great. HOWEVER, our server was EXCEPTIONAL. In most cases, wait staff will make or break an experience for fine dining. Charismatic, friendly, and helpful was what we got tonight. We don’t make it out to the Waukee area often but I’m so glad we did tonight! Thank you Lauren for a special night out.You went above and beyond to make our experience one that we absolutely couldn’t forget. :)“

“We had our Holiday party there on Saturday January 20th. The food was good, and the staff was excellent.“

“The food was amazing! Great sushi and the seafood noodle dish was awesome. The dynamite shrimp appetizer was great too. Our server, Ron, was very friendly and attentive and fun.The only critique would be the music was really loud techno music that made conversation with my spouse challenging. Other than that, we loved it. We'll definitely return for the food though!“

“Great time. Service was great. Shots were awesome“

“We tried the fried pickles, poutine, bourbon burger with onion rings, and a kids fish and chips. It was so good. We will definitely be back. Service was top notch.Kid-friendliness: The server was great, paid attention to my child while ordering and even made them chocolate milk. There is a kids menu that has activities on it and crayons were provided.“

“All the servers looked happy and smiling. Our server Gavin was soooo nice!!! Would definitely recommend eating here.“

“The waiters are very accommodating. Good food and services.“

“The place was buzzing and I was lucky to find an open table. The tables are inches apart from another so you can't be the claustrophobic type. I had just spent 30 minutes photographing outdoor sculptures at the DM Art Center and was chilled to the bone. Placed my order at the counter. Sat at my little round table waiting for my order about ten minutes. The sandwich and drink were brought to my table and both were fantastic! I didn't know an egg sandwich could taste so heavenly. The hot chocolate was served in a tall clear glass mug with a handle and topped with lot of whip cream. The temperature was perfect. Walked in frozen and moody, left feeling fully thawed, refreshed and pampered. I can recommend going here.“

“Cool shop, super fresh treat, thank you!“

“My recent visit left me thoroughly impressed with their impeccable rendition of the classic Vietnamese dish. Opting for their Pho Diet Biet bowl, I was delighted by the harmonious blend of flavors and the freshness of the ingredients. The broth was rich and aromatic, infused with layers of spices, while the rice noodles were perfectly cooked. The generous portions of tender beef, brisket, and meatballs added depth to the dish, making each spoonful a delight. I also added extra shrimps in my bowl and it was a great addition. Accompanied by a medley of fresh herbs and condiments. With attentive service and a cozy ambiance, Pho 515 stands out as a must-visit destination for pho enthusiasts. Highly recommended! Also it is right inside a supermarket so very convenient if you wanna buy some snacks.“

“Excellent food, and great service. Lzaza is the best Indio-Pak restaurant in town!“

“One of the best sushi restaurants I’ve ate at so far!“