Local Bites

Local Bites Local Bites, Not Your Average Food Court, is located in the Greater Des Moines Partnership Building and is open Monday-Friday 7am-2pm.

Local Bites is located in the Walnut Loop Neighborhood in the Greater Des Moines Partnership Building -Lower Level

Breakfast
Monday-Friday 8:30am-10:30am

Lunch
Monday-Friday 11am-2pm.

9 affordable culinary concepts under one roof! Amazing breakfast and lunch options to eat in the food court or take it to go!

New hours
09/21/2026

New hours

09/11/2026

CyHawk pregame lunch at Local Bites is always a winner!

09/09/2026

Closing at 2 today. See everyone tomorrow at 8:30 AM!

09/08/2026

We are adding some new hours to the menu! Breakfast from 8:30-10:30 at JJ's (only). Late lunch and Dinner until 8PM at Mama Africa Catering. Whata Pho will be opening extended hours this week as well so swing down for a late lunch or dinner... without breaking the bank.

09/01/2026

After World Food & Music Festival, Mama Africa Catering is back at it again for normal hours Tuesday Sept 2.

08/31/2026

When it's hot outside, the answer is easy:

✅ Air conditioning
✅ 8 restaurants to choose from
✅ Everyone gets exactly what they want

Grab your coworkers, pick your favorite spot, and meet at the table together for lunch.

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08/28/2026

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One of our own getting some much-deserved press! Whata Pho is the real deal

Find Des Moines, Iowa restaurant gems locals love, from pho shops and taquerias to Italian favorites, tenderloins, and pizza.

Reminder: Mama Aftica will be closed today in order to support the World Food & Music Festival Try any of our other 7 r...
08/28/2026

Reminder: Mama Aftica will be closed today in order to support the World Food & Music Festival Try any of our other 7 restaurants!

We’re OPEN today, but we’ll be closing early at 2 PM as we get ready for the 🔥 WORLD FOOD FESTIVAL! 🌍🍽️

🎉 Festival starts TOMORROW at 10 AM!

⚠️ We will NOT be at the restaurant this weekend — come see us at the World Food Festival! ❤️🔥

Want a fun way to support a local artist? Check out these vending machines across DSM! We have one near the elevators....
08/28/2026

Want a fun way to support a local artist? Check out these vending machines across DSM! We have one near the elevators. Grab lunch but bring some quarters too!

Introducing Mini Art Vending Machines in Downtown Des Moines! Art is popping up all over Downtown Des Moines and you can collect it all, one piece at a time!Mainframe Studios and Operation Downtown, in partnership with the Greater Des Moines Partnership, proudly present an exciting new public art in...

Exciting news local Restauranteur is launching a New Concept in the Center Kiosk!
08/27/2026

Exciting news local Restauranteur is launching a New Concept in the Center Kiosk!

Address

700 Locust Street
Des Moines, IA
50309

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 2pm
Tuesday 11am - 2pm
Wednesday 11am - 2pm
Thursday 11am - 2pm
Friday 11am - 2pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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