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!

Local Bites recommended by Restaurant Guru!
05/28/2026

Local Bites recommended by Restaurant Guru!

The Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market vendor family is one of the most impressive I have been a part of in the past 3...
05/23/2026

The Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market vendor family is one of the most impressive I have been a part of in the past 30 plus years!

Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market was amazing today…all my favorite vendors sold out today!
05/23/2026

Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market was amazing today…all my favorite vendors sold out today!

We are open this Saturday from 9am-2pm!
05/08/2026

We are open this Saturday from 9am-2pm!

Congratulations! So glad the newfound partnership will give you a NEW chapter to your culinary journey!
04/30/2026

Congratulations! So glad the newfound partnership will give you a NEW chapter to your culinary journey!

The restaurant on Ingersoll Avenue in Des Moines had announced on social media that it would close this month.

The B & B Market Double Cheeseburger was a hit today! Limited time only! Working on our Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Ma...
04/27/2026

The B & B Market Double Cheeseburger was a hit today! Limited time only! Working on our Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market Empanada Menu!

Vote for your favorites:
Argentinian, Graziano, Ham & Cheese, Smoked Brisket, Smoked Roast, Smoked Chicken and Spinach & Ricotta Cheese!

Nanna's Kitchen and Local Bites Marketplace are excited to be joining the 2026 Sparks DSM Business Incubator Cohort! We ...
04/12/2026

Nanna's Kitchen and Local Bites Marketplace are excited to be joining the 2026 Sparks DSM Business Incubator Cohort!

We will be a the Saturday Farmer’s Market on select dates introducing our Sourdough Empanadas, Pizza and other Sourdough Treats!

Meet the 2026 Spark DSM Business Incubator Cohort!

The 2026 Spark DSM cohort has been selected, supporting 28 entrepreneurs with hands-on experience, education and mentorship to grow their businesses. Many will be featured at this season’s Downtown Farmers’ Market, World Food & Music Festival and Out to Lunch series.

The 2026 cohort represents a diverse group of entrepreneurs across food, retail, wellness and service-based businesses. Learn more: https://www.dsmpartnership.com/the-partnership/news-and-stories/news/spark-dsm-business-incubator-selects-2026-cohort

Spark DSM is presented by Principal Financial Group Foundation in association with the Evelyn K. Davis Center For Working Families.

04/10/2026
Visit us this Saturday to collect Mica's exceptional Homemade Sourdough Argentinian Empanadas accompanied by her freshly...
02/05/2026

Visit us this Saturday to collect Mica's exceptional Homemade Sourdough Argentinian Empanadas accompanied by her freshly prepared chimichurri.

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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