Spring has sprung, and summer is not too far away. A great way to beat the heat is to enjoy some of the best ice cream and frozen custard the Des Moines metro offers. Check out one of these top spots the next time you want something to cool you off!
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If you’re looking for things to do in Des Moines, Iowa this summer, checking out the Downtown Des Moines Farmers’ Market is a must! Now open every Saturday from 7am to noon throughout the summer and into the fall, come visit Des Moines’ Historic Court District downtown to shop from an incredible selection of local vendors.
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Looking for a quick slice or bite to kick off your week (or weekend)? Here’s our top 5 places in Des Moines for a good pizza fix!
Fong’s Pizza
A Des Moines classic, this is a must for anyone new to the city or coming again for a quick visit. Some fan favorites include the Crab Rangoon pizza, General Tso’s chicken pizza, and the Street Taco pizza. This Asian-Italian fusion has proven to be a success amongst Des Moines natives and visitors alike!
Eatery A
This Mediterranean-inspired spot has become known and beloved for their selection of wood-fired pizzas. Customers strongly recommend trying their non traditional flavors such as the savory-sweet #14, which features smoky bits of chorizo and tart pineapple with a hint of heat from jalapeño jam.
Blaze Pizza
If your dream pizza is one that happens to be light, fresh, and quick, Blaze is your pizza soulmate. This popular pizza chain has 800 degree ovens guarantee a perfectly blazing hot pie just about any time you order from them. Flavors that won customers over include the Green Stripe and the traditional mozzarella and red pepper.
Franka Pizzeria
Another wood-fired find, this restaurant is owned by the same company behind St. Kilda Cafe and Bakery. Their feel and atmosphere are great, but what sold their customers was their simple, yet excellent quality pizza. Fan favorites here are the grilled corn, margherita, and pancetta pizzas! Their sweet inclusion of hot honey is what makes the place stand out from the rest here.
Des Moines Uber
Does Des Moines Uber?
Yes! Des Moines Ubers!

There are many Des Moines Ubers and Uberers. It’s very popular among the cool kids. Des Moines Uber is much better than Lyft, your friends carpool, your parents car, taxis, the friend of the friend that is friends with your friend who is kind of weird and smells like cheese but you don’t care because they live 5 miles from your house, and more.
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After a night out on Court Ave, you might be feeling a little “under the weather”. Check out the Top 5 brunch restaurants in Des Moines to cure your hangover!

By Jacob Sales
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