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This may be one of the friendliest and most comfortable coffee houses in the city. Zanzibar's even roasts its own coffee beans on the premises, and customers can buy special blends by the quarter pound. The décor features actual burlap coffee bags that release a savory aroma into the air, as well as taupe and teal walls and a pressed metal ceiling. The menu offers an array of desserts ranging from pastries and biscotti to bagels and breakfast items. The ambience is funky and multicultural, and the staff is fun and interesting.
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2. Trattoria
207 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50309 · 515-288-6821
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A full mural showcasing a monk eating spaghetti is a sure sign that you've reached this local Italian favorite. The Trattoria offers flavorful entrées made fresh with the best ingredients. The cuisine is Northern Italian and features daily specials like caramelized onion linguine with artichokes and garlic in white wine sauce. The restaurant is housed in a building that sits back off the street and is marked with a dark blue awning.
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Black chairs and gray and pink ceramic tiles add to the atmosphere of this quaint eating establishment. The Iowa Bakery Café specializes in bagels, and most choices fall into the kosher category. The menu also features specialty sandwiches, soups and breakfast items. Also available are muffins, scones and croissants. On the beverage side, diners can enjoy everything from an assortment of flavored coffees to cappuccinos, mochas and steamers. The eatery is also renowned for its great catering and delivery service.
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Seafood is the specialty at this combination restaurant/market. The Waterfront serves lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. The menu is diverse and even includes three steak entrées and a savory chicken breast dish drizzled in lemon sauce. Diners can enjoy the casual ambience or grab carryout from the market, which means choices are limited to salmon or seafood salad. Extremely popular with businessmen, this restaurant makes a nice lunch alternative.
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5. Café Su
225 5th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265 · 515-274-5102
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This local café is hot – and even more popular on weekends. The Café Su menu features items like soup and dim sum for starters, as well as savory shrimp and vermicelli combinations for main entrées. Additional choices include shumai and, to drink, chrysanthemum tea. The décor is elegantly stylish and features blue and cream colored wainscot, tiled floors and modern artwork on the walls. The service is friendly and pleasant.
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Locally acclaimed, this may be the best breakfast spot in Des Moines. The Waveland Café's décor features walls faux-painted with windows and sconces, as well as coffee mugs lined on pegs behind the sit-down counter. The menu features home-style cooking, and breakfast is served all day. Diners can savor a made-to-order meal while enjoying the eclectic touches of purple polka dot curtains and the interesting ambience. The clientele runs the gamut from college kids to society mavens.
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The Latin King Restaurant, housed in a sprawling stone and stucco building, offers diners a very rustic, villa-style Italian ambience. The windows are oak trimmed, the walls feature painted murals, and the color theme centers on a gold, tan and rust scheme. The menu features appetizers like toasted ravioli and bruschetta. Entrées include filet mignon Marsala and chicken piccata. The menu also offers a variety of pastas and seafood choices. For dessert, try the tartufo, a raspberry gelato dipped in chocolate, or the Spumoni ice cream.
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